Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-05
THE CRISIS IN THE BRITISH CABI.
NET,
Resignation Of the British Ministry-A New
ministry to be formed by MIR. Gladstone
Debate in the House of Commons

hesignation OF the British Ministry-A New
Ministry to be formed by MIR. Gladstone
Debate in the House of Commons
Cable dispatches OF last night announce the
important intelligence that the British Minis
try has resigned, all compromises offered by
Disraeli order to bridge over the breach nm.
til after the general election under the new re-
form bills having been rejected Lord Stanley
Earl OF Malesburg, and Claiborne Hardy refuse
absolutely to serve under Dsraeli. Mr. Glad.
stone was Immediately sent for by the q ueen.
and 10 him will be entrusted the formation of
the new Ministry. The new Cabinet is not
made yet, but Will no doubt be a compromise
There was very full house At the opening
OF the session OF the House of Commons last
night. The Prince OF Wales and Prince Chris.
tian, Of Schies W g -Holstein were among the
distinguished visitors present Great inters It
was manifested In the proceedings, and N uch
excitement appeared among the members. The
Premier and Gladstone We're loudly Cheered as
they took their seats. DIsrae.i rose and was
greeted with cheers from the ministerial bench
de reviewed the course Of the Tory admins
tration, which, at the outset, was without
majority OF supporters in the House, and spoke
OF lts UNIFORM success, SO entire, indeed, that
Even It's opponents acknowledged it. On
lhursudy last, on vote upon the first of a
ries OF resolutions, the Ministry encountered a
new and sudden question, which threatened
confusion to Ireland, and ultimately the over
throw OF the English Church. the effect of
which would be the ABSORPTION of all sects in
the Church Of Rome. To this measure he could
not assent, and he asked Of the House time to
ADVISE win the Queen on the new attitude OF
aHalIs. Her Majesty had heard his statement
and had not only declined his rendered resig-
nation, but had urged him not TO dissolve Par
nament IN It's present anomalous circumstances,
until an appeal could be made TO the new con-
stituences, and this he hoped to do with the aid
OF the House. He deprecated the urgency with
which Mr.. Gladstone had pressed the resolves,
ana hoped that the suspension of the orders Of
the DAY would now, as he was ready to give to
some other gentlemen the right TO carry on the
discussion if debate must be.
Mr.. Gladstone said the Premier's praise of
Torres was not only in bad taste, but especial
ly that portion OF 1t respecting finance.
mr.. Gladstone doubted whether the eulogi-
um passed upon the Premier was a chal-
lenge 10 the opposition or sop to the Tories to
persuade them TO remain in Office. He laughed
AT the cry of danger to the Established G hurch
OF England. and at the Church of Rome alb
sorbing all other sects. 1t was unprecedented
that M inistry which had been beaten by six.
ty-fye majority should think of dissolving
Parliament. 1t might be right to elect a new
Parliament to settle the question OF the Irish
Church; but Its first duty when chosen would
De TO settle the Ministry itself The Premier s
course was unconstitutional The House was
hostile to the Ministry, and it would not be
wanted TO govern the country till the fall.
Meantime the fate Of Ireland and other great
OF the Liberals was clearly 10 follow up the
resolves with a supervisory action, thus clear
ing the way Of the new Parliament. Phey
to make. The Premier had said nothing would
change the course of the Ministry. He fMr.
q ladstorel would not urge the suspension of
the orders tonight If the Ministers would al.
low the earliest possible day for the considera.
tion of the resolves. lfthey passed the House.
bill should follow suspending the appoint.
ments in the Iirsh Church. The next step
threafter would be for the Ministry to take
Mr.. Robert Lowe said, after the Ministers
had nullified the will of the House, they had
the audacity to ask for the control Of months TO
come of the Government Such q course was
unconstitutional.
Mr.. John Bright said the Premier's statemen
would amaze the country. He asked the House
to reverse the usage Of the constitution, that
he might keep an office. got by arts, not the
most worthy, and held by the adopting of dog.
mas he had SO bitterly denounced.
Mr.. DIsraeli said the Liberals had a right TO
pass a vote of want of confidence, and asked
why they had not done SO. He then fixed the
7th day OF May for the debate on the Irish
Church question.