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

THE LEADERS OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY-rHE
PUBLIC CAREERS OF THE NEW MINISTER'S.
The following Conservative Peers and Mem
bers Of Parliament form the new British Ministry;
THE PREMIER-BRNJAMN DIsRAELI.
The Right Bon BENJAMIN Disraeli Is descended from
Hebrew family who went from Italy to England In the
last century His father Isaac Disrae. author Of
the "Curosites OF Literature" and other works. Mr.
Disrael was born in London Dec 81 1906, educated
by his father, and when youth spent few years IN
solicitors office. he conspicuous in London society
at an eprly age, and while still minor published
Vivian Grey," which very favOrably received
This novel was folio we'd fat intervals by The Young
Duke" "Henrietts Temple" "Contarini Fleming"
"yenetis" "The Wondrous Tale OF AlrOy," and other
brilliant works Of fiction. After extensive travels
in Southern Europe aud the East he returned to En-
gland In 1884, and candidate for Parliament in the
borough Of Wyoombe, but was defeated by small ma
iOrity In 1887 he married the widow Of Mr. Wyndham
Lewis with whom he acquired considerable wealth. He
entered the House Of Commons IN that year. and has
ever since been member OF each successive Parliament
He adhered TO Sir Robert Pees party until that Minister
adopted free trade policy and from that time he
closely allied himself with the Conservative party OF
which he became the acknOw leader In the House
OF Commons after the death OF Lord George Bentnck
Ho was Chancellor OF the Exchequer during Lord
Derby's three administrations, and became Premier
Feb 25 1862 when his chief retired from Office Mr. Dis
when the general elections having gwen the Liberals
large majority in the House he resigned before the meet
ing Oh Parliament Last year upon the defeat OF Mr. Had
stone on the Irish Unversity BILL he was rendered the
Premiership but declined it, because OF the weakness
OF his party The great Of strength which the
Conservatives acquired In the recent elections has now
enabled him 10 resume the responsible position OF the
Queens first minister. Political occupations have not
diverted Mr. Disrae from literature. Since entering
Parliament he has written the novels Conngsby."
"sybn." Tancred" and Lothian" as well as biog
raphy of Lord G. Bentiuek. and "a Vndcaton OF the
| British Constitution"
In private, Justin Mccarthy Observes MT Disrseli
| is much liked. He is kindly, be IA good friend he
is sympathetic IN his dealings with young politicians,
| and rs always glad to give helping hand TO young
man OF talent. Personal ambition. which in Mr.
Brighrs eyes is something dsspcable. and which Mr.
Gladstone probably regards sin, IA in Disraeli's
acceptation something generous and eeyatng some
thing TO be fostered and encouraged Therefore young
men Of talent admire Disrae and are glad and proud
10 gather round him. The who have any brains I'm
the Tory ranks are usually OF the adventurer cs and
they form phalanx, by the aid OF which Dsrasl can
do great things No matter how the honest dull hulk
of hi. party may dstrust him. they cannot do without
| him and his phslanx. and they allow him to win hi.
battles by the force OF their votes and they think Is
| winning their battles all the time"
| LORD CAIRNS
Lord Cairns is from North OF Ireland aud born
| In 1919 He was graduated at Trinity College. Dublin.
aud became lawyer III ls4< soon acquiring conAidef