The New York herald., 1868-03-11
Premier Disraeli's Pr0spects--A New Parlia-
mcnt His Opportunity.
[From the London Times, Feb. 2
u trhn stntn.nann hnnnrnd LIZ

WIN lle uuty Oh reforming lne Ministry mas larry
won the high place he occupies. lie is the first in
power ana in ability Of the colleagues Of Lord Derby,
and he has acquired position in the House Of Com
mons TO which no Other statesman or the am can
pretend. Yet, II Mr.. Disrae be evidently the fitting
successor to Lord Derby it must be remembered
also that he has achieved that distinction In
spite OF every disadvantage OF birth, of cdl-
cation and OF position, and In spite, above ALL OF
dne great ana a one time apparently unmigated
leader. The tory party, the Chancellor Of the En-
chequer has often declared is the historic party
OF England; but or that history ne hfDlser cannot
claim the inheritance. 1t has accounted itself
the party Of long descen.s and ancestral English
honors but Mr.. Disraei has boosted that
''literature was his only scutchon," and has
described himself as IA gentleman OF the press.p
Of the Exchequer have often been cited as additional
evidence OF the inconsistency OF his opinions with
his present position; but the conservatives have
never harshy Judged the CfferveScence OF youthful
independence. Mr.. Dsraes first public acts have
more justly inspired dstrust among his followers
because they indicated an artistic Qatickness ana
seastbatv especially removed iran, the conselpa-
the tgpe. But the Chancellor Of the Exchequer
has has, served the conservative party for more
its Parliamentary organization, and has thrice
brought II into power BY the public he has been
and it has been evident to all men that the Reform
bin OF last session was only carried by his courage
OF Commons. The time has arrived FOR the servant
10 become the master; nor could MI. Disraeli have
accepted lower place without a loss OF dignity
which would have been unworthy OF himself and dis
creditable to his party.
the present time to favor the stability, at least for
given season, OF any Ministry that may be formed.
1t has not unfrequcntly happened that the dincnl-
ties Occasioned by the retirement OF some eminent
member OF Cabinet have been surmounted: but the
government has received such injuries in the effort
that 1t has after fallen TO pieces Fortune, how
ever is kind to Mr.. Disraeli. condemned Puriid-
rlentis sitting and yet while any House OF Commons
elected after his year would be chosen by nelc a,
enlarged constituencies, general election during the
current twelvemonth would be an appeal to the old
electors 1t may be assumed therefore, that no general
al npfin on hnl usgly
OF the session Is not on that account dvested of its
importance, but 1t is almost necessary consequence
OF the practical obstacles TO general election that
the Ministry cannot be effectively challenged on ques-
tions involving new schemes OF action Apart, how
ever, from these considerations, the House OF Com
mons will weigh with candor the conduct and pre-
tensions Of Mr. Disraeis ministry. Mr.. Disracli is
known and admired by the House, and members will
lngly entertain the proposals OF one who mani.
testify deiers 10 its authority.
[From the London Post, Feb. 26.1
What Mr.. Dsrac will want in the wav Of
influence he will compensate for in the way OF skill.
To do him justice party leader he has few equals
and II the government Of kingdom were a mere
question OF party leading his title to his present
post would be unexccpuonabe. How he managed
TO reconcile the conservatives to the Reform bin
OF last year - n matter which none bit hnlseir
coud DOsstOlg explain, and the passing of that bill
was q crucial test of his ability as q great party
chief. A few men, such as the Earl of Carnaryon
Lord Cranborne aud General Peel, proved restiye
and were insensibe to the lessons which, with SO
much success, he nculcated on his more
humble followers. But their secession served to
prove how persuasive ard convincing were
his arguments when addressed to The majority
Again, Ii must he admitted that Mr.. Dsraci has
achieved success under the most difficult conditions
lie ~ In the fullest sense OF the term aef-made If
he Is Prime Minis OF England to-day he has nothing
bat his own talent and Industry and perseverance q
thank FOR having reached the goal Family interest
or influence he mad none. lie entered Parliament
as unproptious as any which at IL possible
TO conceive he has attained the proudest position
10 which subject can aspire. IN country
possessing institutions like our own and prole sing
twhatever the practice may he to tie contrary to
ignore layoritisn, this IS merit which every one,
whatever may be his personal or party feelings on
the subject, s bound cordially to acknowledge.
There Is nothing so successful sas success, and we
willingly pay TO Mr.. Disraei that need which his
industry. his talents and his surprising ability
party leader justly entitie him 10 receive ut our
nanda.
From the London News, Feb. 20l
Mr. Disraeii Is the Prime Minister elect OF Eng
iand HIS FOOT Is on tie tDpmost round 81 the ladder
ne mas larly won the prize which s within his
grasp. Jhs is not the time 10 discuss the morality
o. his career. Mr. Disraeis political biography
during TIE last twenty years has been the history OF
the tory party. Whatever blame may attach to him
belongs IN an equal degree to it. That II should
sh,ch SG IN ,r power, ,r,oy by 6 means aud for ends
dal; but the scandal would be grayer, as adding
ingralitude 70 aposacy IT, being In power, u recog
nNed any other chief than himself. hr. Disraeli's
Premiership al over sixty is more trOnde1JH Than
rus Premiership NJ tcentyice. It involves VIC
tory over greater dnlcuties 1t is Pascal we think
who declares that noble birth gives a man thirty
years start IN lle The patrican sets out from the
poiht 70 which the plebeian slowly labors. Viewing
Whlch ne had TO surnount and the weights with
Whlcn ne was loaded, It is scarcely paradoxical To
say tnat Mr. Disraes success has been quicker than
Mr.. Pitts.
FROM the Manchester Guardian, Feb. 27.l
we rejoice that no other way has been
iound out oi an unqucsonaby awkward complica-
tion than that OF giving the first name and the first
honor 10 tnc man who beyond all doubt Is the real
leader or the government. Mr.. Disraeli had fully
earned tne riRht OF being called upon to try his
hand at forming q government on the dsappear-
ance from the scene Of the only chief whom
he has known since the death OF Lord George Ben
tick, and very serious injury might have beeT done
to the respect In which parliamentary Institutions
are held " any Jdncted disqualification or birth.
rank or fortune had caused the opportunity 10 be
refused to him. Whether or not he can pick up and
hold the prize now that IL Is at his feet he will have
won the chance by unaided energy and capacity.
From the Dublin Evening Mail uIiqh Cburcb and
tory, Feb 26.1
In HIS old position as Chancellor OF the
Exchequer and leader OF the Commons Mr. DIsraeij
had already given TO the government the immense
strength and popularity OF his genius and
his tact, lis indefatigable diligence and his
admirable temper. His change Of position
to that OF First Lord of the Treasury