28 JUNE 1913, Page 19

The air is full of rumours as to Cabinet changes.

A sort of "General Post" is indeed contemplated if we are to believe

the gossip of the London correspondents. Mr. Burns, though it is notorious that he has managed the affairs of his great department not only without scandal or friction but with great administrative ability, is sent flying from pillar to post by the Cabinet remakers, and finally landed in the Post Office, in order that Mr. Samuel may get promotion and an office more worthy of his abilities. That recalls the American epitaph upon the lady " who fell asleep on Abraham's breast " "All very well for Mary Ann, But not quite so pleasant for Abraham."