The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-02-29
Tho Now English Alisistry-Their Work
and Their Prospects.


and Their Prospects.
Our latest cable dispatches do not convince
Us that Mr. Disraeli Is likely to have any serious
difficulty in securing or forming full and an
able Cabinet. Most Of the men now In once are
likely to continue at their posts. To this three
exceptions, 1t appears, must be made. Sir
Hugh Cairns succeeds Lord Chelmsford on the
woolsack; Mr.. Hunt and not Sir Stafford
Northcote is to succeed Mr.. Disraeli rs Cham
cellor of the Exchequer, and Lord Cranboume
Is to be Secretary for India. With these three
exceptions the Cabinet Of Mr. Disraeli is likely
to be substantially that Of his predecessor.
Sir Hugh Cairns has long been tower OF
strength to the conservative party, and, unless
1t be that he Is known to be somewhat enthusl-
astically devoted to the Protestant interest in
Ireland, we know Of no reason why his appoint
ment should not be generally acceptable. Mr..
Hunt is a rising man and q good fnancier.
lie has already done good service In
more than one position, having partcu-
larly distinguished himself some time since in
arranging the existing commercial treaty
between England and Austria. Lord Gran
bourne Is one Of the most hopeful OF the youth
ful members of the aristocracy. He is thor
oughly posted on Indian affairs. His retire
ment from the Indian Secre.ariat in March,
1867, as some of our readers will remember,
was occasi0ned by difference in opinion
between him and his colleagues in regard to
the Reform bill, which has now passed into law.
1t is not to be denied that the new Ministry
has some severe and testing work before
it. The Scotch Reform bill and the Irish
Reform bill have both TO be carried through.
There is but small presumption that Ministers
will experience great difficulties In carrying
through either Of these measures. Their
success is as certain as II is necessary. 1t Is,
however, to be borne In mind that there are
other and important questions which are
certain to be brought forward and which will
ut once tax the ability and reveal the tenden-
ces of those now in power. The question of
national education is already creating immense
excitement throughout the country. The Irish
Church question, too, and the Irish Land Tenure
question both imperiously demand attention.
There is but small chance that any one CT
these questions will be allowed to hang over
till the new Parliament has been elected. 1t
will be the object of tho liberals TO compel
their opponents to commit themselves to O
policy before they 20 to the polls. This, in
truth, will be the great object of the liberals
during what time the present Parliament shall
be in existence, and this will be the real diff
Guilty against which the Disraeli Ministry will
have to contend. Each Of the two great par
lies will bid for power. The chances of sue
cess on the ono side and on The other will
depend on the line Of policy which each fore
shadows. If the new Ministry goes in for
liberal solution OF all these outstanding diff
cultes its prospects are good. If Mr. Disraeli
contents himself simply with representative
reform, refusing TO advance further in the path
way of progress, success cannot attend him
The game of The present session. therefore.
will be to win the people. The highest bidder
will have the best chance of success. 1t will
be interesting to note how the game pro-
crosses. Dsraelis chances are good. He Is
not the man to strain at a gnat and swallow
camel