The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-06

elected for the University OF Oxford Upon the ques-
tons of university reforms and the Of Jew
sh disabilities, which were agitated in the Parlia-
ment OF 1s47-52 he took active part, and for his
opposition to the tories on these measures broke
loose from his party. and declined to accept office
under the first administration OF the Earl OF Derby
After a severe struggle Mr.. Gladstone was re-
elected for the University OF Oxford at the gene.
raj election In 1852, and upon the formation OF
the coalition Ministry under the Earl OF Aberdeen
became Chancellor Of the Exchequer. Upon the re-
construction OF the Ministry under Lord PalmerstOn,
in 1885, he renamed in office for brief while and then
resigned, continuing however, to give the Premier
Independent support. In the winter of 1850 he
went on special mission to the Ionian Islands, in
1859 he again became Chancellor OF the Exchequer
under Lord Palmerston At the general election In
1859 Mr. Gladstone was defeated for Oxford, but re-
turned South Lancashire. After the death Of Lord
Palmerston he became the liberal leader in the House
OF Commons, remaining Chancellor Of the Exchequer
under Earl Russell's second administration During
the session Of 1866 he brought In the Reform bill and
ministers, himself included, resigned. He then
assumed the position OF leader OF the oppo-
sition to Earl berbys last Ministry, and after the
accession OF Mr.. Disraeli to the Premiership intro,
duced the bill to dsestablish the Irish Church. The
severe political contest which followed Ia OF too
recent occurrence to need recapltulation. The de-
feat OF the conservatives ut the general election JUST
concluded influenced Mr. Disraei to resign, and the
Minister.
THE EARL OF CLARENDON FOREIGN sEcRErAEy.
The Right non. George William Frederick villers,
X. g. G. G. b., p. Co. &C., said to be appointed Secre-
tary OF State for the Foreign Department was born
public service While quite young man. From 1888
TO 1889 he was Minister Peninotentiafy to Madrid
to is4i he held the position Of Lord Prvy Seal and
Chancellor OF the Duchy OF Lancaster and
in ls4e became President OF So the Board OF Q,
Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland, which position he held
until 1852 In ls43 he became Secretary for Foreign
Affairs and held that office during the administra
tons OF Lord Aberdeen Earl Derby and Lord Palmer
ston, retiring with the latter In 1868. In 1864 he
entered ONCE with Lord Palmerstons second admin
istraon. first Chancellor of the Duchy OF Lancas-
ter S6l and next as Foreign Secretary ls65 hold
ing the latter Office under Earl Russell and retiring
| with him In June 1868.
Since writing the foregoing sketch cable telegram
| announces that Mr.. Bright Is reported to have
| insisted upon the appointment OF the Earl OF Am
berry to the Office Of Foreign Secretary and that 1t
Is probable his demand will be conceded to. TINS,
| however, being mere report, we must consider the
Earl OF Clarendon the appointee until iurther intel
| hgence arrives
| RIGHT HON. ROBERT LOWE, cHANCELLOR OF THE
| ExCHEQUER.
This gentleman was born In bingham In 1911 and
was educated at winchester and at University Col
lege, oxford, from which he graduated In 1883. In
1885 he was elected Fellow OF Magdaen and was APP
is42 he was admitted to the bar and removed to
Australia, where he practised his profession with
great success. Here he also held prominent Official
from ls43 to 1850, and subsequently elected MEM
Der for Sydney He returned to England in 1851
and during the following year became one OF the
Joint Secretaries OF the Board OF Control; In 1855
Vice President OF the Board OF Trade and Paymaster
General On the accession to power OF Lord Derby,
III 1858, Mr.. Lowe retired from Office and has held
prominent position under the government SINCE.
In July 1862 he was elected to Parliament for Kid
dermlnster and for Calne IN 1852 Although men,
Der OF the liberal party Mr. Lowe opposed the Reform
oll recently passed with great bitterness ana force
published In 1857.
JOHN BRIGHT, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.
prnha nj nanc nj Gbrn rfQ btatn in
as that OF Mr. John Bright. He was born near
Of his native place In 1859 he first became dis.
tnguished IN politics by his opposition to the Corn
League which finally obtained their repeal. In
April 1s43. he became candidate for Parliament
the same place in July following Immediately upon
taking his seat he became prominent member, and
although his associates rather feared his advanced
views II was soon perceived that he would become
one OF the most influential members OF their party
At the general election IN 1852 Mr.. Bright was
the same place account Of his opposition to the
Crmean war. few months subsequently, how.
ever, he was returned and has held the
seat for Manchester SINCE In o brief
sketch, such AZ this is, 1t Is impossible to give the
recent civil war he was one OF the warmest friends
OF the United States, as indeed he has ever been.
cable despatch gives report that he has peremp-
torily declined the Seretaryship OF India.
RIGHT HON. EDWARD cARDwELf, SECRETARY OF WAR.
Mr.. Cardwell is lawyer BY profession and was
chester and Ballot College, Oxford after his ad-
mission to the bar In 1888 entered into political life.
In 1872 he was elected Member OF Parliament for
Clitheroe and supported SIR Robert Peel I'm the fran
cia questions OF 1885, During the year following he
c for b aad de
was elected for oxford city. Excepting In 1857,
when he was defeated at the general election, but
returned few months after, Mr.. Cardwe has repre-
sented oxford city ever since. In 1s45 he was Sec
rotary OF the Treasury Chief Secretary for Ireland
IN 1893, Chancellor OF the Duchy OF Lancaster In
1881 and Secretary for the Colonies from 1864 TO 1866
when he retired with Earl Russell.
The new solicitor General is the Oldest SON OF Sir
John Taylor Coleridge and was born In 1871. He was
ege ed =, Eton became scholar OF sao Cob
oxford: In ls47 he was admitted to the bar, was
made Recorder OF Falmouth in 1885 and Queens
candidate for Parliament for Exeter, and although
defeated then was elected for that place at the gen
era election held during the following year. lie has
represented Exeterev SINCE
RIGHT HON. CHICHESTER SAMUEL PARKINSON FOR
TEsCuE, CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND.
Mr.. Fortesoue was born in 1923, and Is a younger
brother and heir rresumptve to Lord Clermont lie
received MS education at Christ church, oxford
graduating with high honors in 1884, In 1917 NO
was elected to Parliament Tor the county Of Louth
IRON 1894 TO 1855 was an Irish Lord OF the Treasury
and IN 1857 became Under secretary OF state for the
Colonies under Lord Palmerston. Excepting a brief
period during 1889 he held this position until 1885,
when he was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland
from which Office he retired with Earl Russell In
1850. Two years previous Qs6p Mr.. Fortescue be-
came privy councillor.
HUGH CULLING EARDfEY CTIiIDERs, FIRST LORD OF
THE ADMIRALTY
TINS Cabinet Minister IL a native OF London,
where he was born In June, 1897. After his era
duation at Trinity College in 1850 he went to
Australia, where he held prominent positions under
the colonial government for seven years. Returning
to England he entered political fe and In 1859 was
defeated for Parliament for Pontefract. Gu petition,
however. he unseated his opponent and nc the cleo
ton In the following February was returned. In
1894 he became Lord OF the Admiralty, so that he
brings some experience to his new once Mr.. Ch-
uers was appointed Financial Secretary Of the 1rea-
sury IN 1852 and retired upon the accession power
Of Lord Derby la 1850.
EARL RUSSELL.
The despatch from London states tnai Tarl Russell
viii have seat in The new Cabinet without mort.
folio For flfty-hve years this noDlcnial has seen
prominently connected with British pOi.ics Mser
houig numerous prominent pvsItlons ~ w, ". aiv
Prime Minister In lS43 and yniaineu ~ OHlSe UNI.
ls52. ON the death - Ggd ParicS;on IN 1900 hai9
Russell again became Chlef OF state pus Was ue.
,nf1r nI nlcsllnn and lOIlnd