The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-04-16
Epgiand.
THE GLADSTONE MINISTRY IN OFFICE AGAIN.

England.
THE GLADSTONE MINISTRY IN OFFICE AGAIN.
LONDON, March aO.-The House OF Commons pre-
scented an unusual spectacle today In anticipation
Gladstone announcing the termination OF the Min
sterial crisis by his return. All the benches were
filed with members, and the galleries were crowded
with spectators. Among the distinguished persons
present were Prince Arthur, the Duke OF Cambridge
and Prince Christian Many members of the House
OF Lords attended the sitting.
As Gladstone aud DisReli entered the House loud
cheers successfully raised by their respective
supporters. When Gladstone rose TO make state.
ment the cheering was repeated, this time from all
parts Of the chamber. He said he was now able TO
acquaint the House Of the fact that he aud his coll
leagues in Office, with Her Majcsty's permission,
were prepared TO carry on the Government, Before
he explained fully that Il was only after the party
opposite had uucondtionally refused to form Min.
isry that be and his friends had consented TO resume
Office, Gladstone added that the Queen had given
him permission 20 read an extract from a statement
he made 20 Her Majesty. IL was to the effect that
he did not suppose that the efforts of gentlemen of
the opposition TO defeat the Government were made
with deliberate intention OF refusing 10 organize
the Cabinet if Il should be required Of them, but
the summary refusal given when occasion arose he
considered not fully In accord with the cSigencles
Of the case, nor with parliamentary usage. The
Premier's statement was frequently Interrupted by
applause, which was warm and long continued.
At It's close Dsmei explained the coure he bad
thought proper to pursue since the beginning OF the
himself and the Irish Catholics were insulmounta.
bic. new Cabinet would require until Easter TO
get into working order Even then It would have
TO deal with financial estimates made by It's prcde.
ccssor and would probably be outvoted every night
in Parliament \ dissolution of the House OF Com.
mons had been suggested; but why dissolve the
sitting on the opposition hcnchg He and his friends
had difficulty In forming policy on so short no.
ce, and IL was not to be expected that they could
appeal TO the country without policy on questions
more important than the Irish University, There
were many questions which II had been desirable
10 mature policy, even In opposition, such us the
Central Asian difficulties, the new rules introduced
into international law by the Geneva Board, the
payment OF the Alabama claims, the commercial
treaty with France and Others OF equal magnitude,
All things considered he had felt II TO be his duty to
decline the responsibility Of organizing the new
Government. The Queen herself had suggested
dissolution of Parliament. He had declined 10 ad-
wise such step, and stated TO her Majesty that in
his opinion there was no adequate reason for the
Government to resign, and that 1t might return to
Office without the slightest dishonor, and with the
greatest possible confidence of the public. AT this
point some Conservative members expressed their
dissatisfaction in loud cries OF mol no."
In the House of Lords, Granville announced the
decision of the Government in a speech differing
bnt little from that OF Gladstone
The Duke of Richmond defended the conduct OF
the leaders OF the opposition in the crisis.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer will present the
annual budget about the Sd of April. 1t will show
the revenue to be $780, 000 and the expenditures
Will pfODaOly 10
A serious riot between Englishmen and Irishmen
occurred at Northampton, Birmingham,
March Is AT least 5000 persons were engaged in
it. Firearms and knives were freely hsed. There
was much boodshed, though cases of fatal injury
ARE reported.
Spain.
MADRID, March 23d-Evcning. The bill provid-
ing for the immediate abolition of slavery in the
colony of Porto Rico passed the Assembly to-day
by unanimous vote Much enthusiasm prevailed.
On motion OF President Figueras, the Cortes was
Ihen declared dissolved.
Permanent committee has been appointed to sit
lud act on all necessary matters OF legislaionduring
he recess.
PARIS, March 23d.-The French and German Gov
have exchanged notifications of treaty
or the evacuation of France, TO take place in Sep
ember next.
VERSAILLES, March 23d. = Thiers passed another
eepless night Great fears are expressed for his
ecovery. Marshal Bazaine is reported dangerously
Il at Versailles. His trial WILL probably, not come
of before September.
ST. PETERSBURG, March % The GOlos declares
hat the only issue of the expedition to Khiva must
re complete and unconditional submission of the
ihivans 10 Russian sway.