“The country is indeed faced with a prospect of far-reaching change. We believe it asks for nothing better.” So said a leader article on page 8 about what main news of the present – the formation of a new Government under David Lloyd George, who as the centre article on page 9 reported, had accepted the office of Prime Minster and was forming a ministry which appeared to have broad-based support, as despite previous doubts the Labour Party also emerged as backing him. As page 7 reported, this news was greeted “with unanimous enthusiasm and confidence” in France, with three papers likening him to William Pitt. As to which one, Elder or Younger, is isn’t clear but an interesting choice given both led their country in wars against France. It will come as no surprise either to see on the same page that Wales was delighted with the news.