New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-21

WA appointed Justice OF Appeal In 1853 ne was Soic
itor in Lord Derbys Administration and on tno
return OF that Minister to power, In 1856 he became
General, and Lord Justice OF Appeals In
1851 be vas ee to peerage Baron Cairns OF
Garmoyle ana been the abest debater oil MS
party in the House OF Lords Lord cairns we reao
In Modern Leaders,"" IL very capable man MS
sudden rise into high place and influence proves the fact
OF itself for he not young man when ne entereu
parliament Obscure and unknown and he is now only
IN the prime OF life while no leads the Opposition in the
House OF Lords"
... THs EARL OF DERBY.
Tho Ear, Of Derby who was during his fathers iife-
time known as Lord stanley is the eldest son OF the late
Earl 10 whose title succeeded in 1862 He was born
AT Knowsley Park in 1896 and after studying at Rugby
he completed his education at the University OF Cam
hrdge He travelled in this country and the East In
dies and during his absence he was elected IN Decem.
Dor 1919 member OF Parliament for the borough OF
Linn Regis which he represented until he entered the
House OF Lords 1862 He made his first speech I'D the
House in 1885, on sugar question and soon after LEFT
for tho East where he still was In 1882 when apponeu
Under Secretary OF State for Foreign Affairs in his
fathers ministry Tn 1885, Lord Palmerson, who liked
him for his liberal principles and Independent course,
offered him the post OF Colonial Secretary In his CAP
met but Lord Stanley declined to leave the Conservative
rapks In his fathers second administration he held
tho responsible post Of Secretary for India ana wheh
the Conservatives again in power from June 1866
Aalrs In the latter capacity aided in settling the
Luxemburg question, and was instrumental In nego'
ating the treaty with Minister Johnson for the settle
ment OF the Alabama claims which the United states
Senate rejected The Earl 10 regarded as at heart LID
era but as permanently allied TO the Conservatives by
associations While I'm the House he favored
many liberal measures calculated TO Increase popular
power and promote religious liberty. He has evincsd
warm interest ia tho advancement OF the people, and
has made public speeches remarkable for their sound
common sense aud practical knowledge.
THE DUKE OF RICHMOND.
The Duke OF Richmond is the eldest son OF the late
Duke and ia now in his ffty-seventh year He was
educated at Oxford became Captain In the army In
1914 and was aide decsmp TO the Duke OF Wellington
from 1912 till 1882 and to viscount IIardnge from 1882
till 1854. represented West Sussex IN the Conserva-
from July 1s1. TIL he succeeded his father
as sixth Duke Of Richmond. in october, 1850 The Duke
was President the Poor Law Board In 1852 and be-
came President OF the Board Of Trade IN Lord Derbys
Administration in 1867 He is the leader of the Con-
seryaiye party the House OF Lords but as bis ability
as debater poor Lord Cairns is actually the authori
ave exponent of Conservative opinion in that assem-
| blage. -
The Marquis OF salisbury. the eldest surviving son OF
the second Marquis of Salisbury, born IN $780, and
was educated oxford. where he was graduated, and
was elected Fellow Of All Souls College. While known
as Lord Cecil he entered the House OF Commons
August 1885, and there eyinced decided aptitude for
public affairs and great readiness in debate. He con
| sistenty sustained uraTory principles, resolutely
opposing all encroachmens upon the privileges OF the
crown the peersge. He contributed to the "Qusr-
tery Review-the time honored organ OF British Tory
sm-a series OF political articles bitterly assaling Mr.
Dsrse who, he warned the Tory party, was unworthy
OF their confidence, aud certain III the end TO betray
their cause. When Lord Derby came into power Lord
Robert Cecil who had then become Vscount Cfanbonrne,
| WA intru staJ
for India His changed with the responsibilities
OF office. and from being cynical ana disputaye he be-
tolerant and reserved He extorted the respect
and admiration OF the Liberals by the real and efficiency
he displayed in conducting the Indian business OF the
administration Holding tenaeiousy TO his opinions he
resigned when the Ministry mainly at the instance OF
Mr.. Disrael sdeCded upon extending the suffrage. On
the Of his father the Marquis Of Salisbury he
succeeded that title and his seat in the House OF
Lords.
the EARL OF CARSARvoS
The Earl Of CarnarvOD is the eldest OF tina third
Earl and born June ~, 1891 He was graduated at
Oxford and succeeded to the title during his minority
He tho author Of small book Oh the Druses Of Leb'
anon" and also published or two historical and
antiquarian lectures delivered in his neighborhood
Tho Earl Under Secretary OF state for the Colonies
in Lord Derbys second administration, in 1889 and
appointed Secretary OF State for the Colonies IN
that Peers third administration, June. 1866. Being an
ultra Tory he disapproved OF Mr. Dsraelrs Reform bill,
aud resigned fr0m the NlnlsUy on tndt accOuut' III
March, 1857.
THE RIGHT HOy. GEORGE WARD HUNT.
The r. ght Hon George Ward Hunt is the son OF
clergyman, and was born in 1925. He educated at
Eton and oxford, and was called to the bar III 1851
After being twice unsuccessful candidate, he was
elected NorthamptOnshre In December 1857 and has
ever since repre- ,ented the constituency Mr..
ward was Financial Secretary to the Treasury from
July 1866 to February 1863 and Chancellor OF the Ex
chequer from the latter date 10 December, 1863.
THE RIGHT HON. GATHoRSB HARDY.
The Right Hon. Claiborne Hardy IA Yorkshreman
and Is now Goth year. He practcing harris
ter for time and represented Leomnster from 1856
TILL June 1866 when he elected for the University
defeating Mr. Gladstone who was displaced because OF
his advanced liberalism. In 1883 Mr. Hardy ap-
pointed Under Secretary for the Home Department. aud
when IN 1865 the Conservatives again in power he
became President Of the Board Of Trade and on the
resignation OF Mr. Wapoe, in May 1867 Secretary OF
State for the Home Department. Mr. Hardy makes
good administrative officer, but possesses only moderate
abilities as @ legislator debaer He il regarded
holding the next place to Mr. Dlsraeh the Conserva
tive ranks and enjoys than his chief the confidence
of Tories Of the old school.
SIR STAFFORD SoRTHCoTE.
Sir Stafford NOrthcoe in his 56th year. aud has been
a member of the House Of Commons since 1883. He
pr,yate secretary to Mr. Gladstone when the latter
President OF the Board Of Trade. and was Financial
Secretary to the Treasury from January TO june 1882
He was sfterward President OF the Board OF Trade,
Lord Derbys third administration In 1885, and became
Secretary OF State for India, March, 1867. Sir Stafford
Northcoto has been on good terms with both political
parties In England, and one OF the Commissioners
appointed by the Gladstone Government to negotiate
the Treaty OF Washington He takes an active interest
in the progress and education and is author Of
hook entitled Twenty Years Of Financial Policy 1912
1861" published in 1867.