Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-24
The New English Ministry.

} rank as nlgn as the mem Oers OF tBe dIau-
stone Ministry did as debaters, the most
of them are practical men, and will dis
charge the duties of their respective posi-
tions creditably. The Marquis of Sails
bury, who is Prime Minister and Secre-
tary for Foreign Affairs, is So years
OF age, and mas several times
held office under Conservative admins
trations. He was twice Secretary for
India, but won his reputation for remark
able ability as an assistant to Disraeli at
the Berlin conference. He is a man of
fine presence, with effemiuate features.
He wears a full, thick beard, and his
wonderfully bright eyes attract attention
wherever he may be. He is rather elO-
quent as a speaker, and has the reputa-
ton Of being fine writer. In the jOurn-
alistic line he made his mark in the
columns Of the London Standard.
Sir Stafford Northcote, the first Lord of
the Treasury, is a native of London, and
is 81 years of age. He succeeded to his
family title and estates in 1851. From
1913 to 1S45 he was Mr.. Gladstone's pri-
vate Secretary, while that statesman was
secretary of the Board OF Trade. He Ell.
joys the title of "father' OF civil service
reform in England. He made his appear
ance in the House of Commons in 1850.
He has held Office frequently, having been
Financial Secretary Of the Treasury Presi-
dent of the Board of Trade, and Secretary
of State for India. Under Dlsraelps adj
ministration in 1874, he was Chancellor Of
the EXchequer, and became the leader of
the House Of Commons when Disraeli
was made a Peer.
Lord Randolph Churchill, Secretary of
State for India, is very young man for so
responsible place. He is only
30 years old. He has won his posi-
ton fairly, however, by his force of char
acter and excellent ability. The casual
observer might take him for an idler-a
man who wasted his time at the clubs.
A closer inspection, however, shows HIM
to be man with purpose, and one who
is deeply interested in the serious affairs
of life. He is a small, slight man, and his
most conspicuous feature is his long
mOustache, which he handles a good deal
Of the time when he is not otherwise en-
gagged. In the House Of Commons he has
made quite reputation as debater. He
is the leader of what is known as the
"Fourth party" which Is a sort of annex
to the Conservative party.
Sir Michael K. Hicks-Beach, Chancellor
of the Exchequer, does not appear tohave
made much OF a reputation in any office
which he has held, but he has somehow
or other managed to create the i'm
preston that he is great man or would
be if he had the chance. He is a hand
some man, but his cold and naughty bear
ing has rendered him somewhat unpopu-
lar.
ViscOunt Cranbrook, Lord President of
the Council, is one of the old men of the
new Ministry. He was born IN 1914.
He got into Parliament when he
was AZ years of age. BE
is a man of more than ordinary ability,
and has administered the offices which
/ he has held with satisfaction to himself
and his party. He was Secretary of War
and also Secretary for India under Dis
raeli. He also held other places which
were of minor Importance.
The Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Lieutenant
]
never been a member of the House of
Commons. He made his appearance in
public life in the House of Lords, and his
/ first speech, at the age of p, made such
good impression that Lord Derby took
/ him in hand and made him Under Secre-
/ tary for the Colonies. He was twice a
member of Disraeli's Cabinet. He is
/ looked upon as a man Of great ability,
but impracticable.
The Rt. Hon. Edward Gibson, Lord
| Chancellor of Ireland, is a snowy man.
and is able, it is said, to make better
impression than his abilities warrant.
Although very gray, he is a remarkably
yOung-looking man. He is aggressive
active and pushing, and is certain to
occupy much higher place in popular
estimation than men of more solid abili-
ties. He at present represents Dublin
University in the House of Commons.
Rt. Hon. VIM. Henry Smith, Secretary
for War. represents Westminster in the
/ House of Commons. He is well known
TO the public as Disraelrs First Lord of
the Admiralty, and as the mOnopolist
who controls the news vending business
over all the principal railway lines OF
England.
Sir Richard Asheton Cross, Secretary for
the Home Department, was DisraelPe
! Home Secretary. He did very well in that
position, but when the appointment was
/ first announced it was the occasion of
many jokes. He is a banker and a bar
rlster, but believes that he is a statesman.
lie appears to be one of those peculiar
individuals who are always serious, but
who impress others with the idea that
they are somehow or other funny.
Col. Frederick Stanley, Secretary Of the
Colonial Department, was connected
with Disraelrs administration during its
last two years as Secretary for War. He
is about a years Of age. He is a
brother OF Lord Derby and has held sew
eral other very important Offices.
IL is pretty certain that the new gov
eminent will not have a very easy time Of
il. Mr. Gladstone. it is true, has given
certain pledges, but 1t is not probable
that he has bound his party not to make
use Of. all the advantages which leglti-
mately belong 70 il.