Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-25
CHURCHILL A PUZZLER.
THE REASON FOR HIS RESIGNA-
TION STILL A SECRET.

ruutio on in the War and Naval Depart
ments was the Basis of His Refusal to
Vote Larger Appropriations.
LONDON. Dec. 24.-The Rome corre-
snondent of the Central News says that
Lord harrington received the news of
Lord Randolph Churchilps resignation
direct from Lord Salisbury, and tele-
craphed in reply that he would return to
London directly II Lord Salisbury thought
his presence necessary.
The Times, commenting on the reported
reason for Lord Randolph ChurchilPs
resignation-that he was opposed to an
Increase in the military and naval esti-
mates-says the estimates are not extra
ordinary, and only provide for moderate
strengthening of the naval and military
condition of the empire, rendered neces-
sary by the outlook OF foreign affairs.
The Conservatives In Ireland look upon
the resignation as serious blow to the
Ministry, while the Nationalists think it
will prove fatal to the present govern
ment.
HARRINGTON STILL AT ROME.
In consequence of Lord Salisbury's re-
quest, Lord Harrington will remain In
Rome until Sunday to await letters from
Lord Salisbury. Lord Harrington has not
received an invitation yet to enter the
Cabinet. 1t is improbable that the invi-
tation would be sent by telegraph, as he
has no cipher that would enable
him to translate govern
ment dispatch. He will not
come to decision until he has received
Lord Salisbury's letters. Lord Hart1ng-
ton thinks that virtually there has
been no change in the situation since last
autumn. He reserves his opinion as to
the political future. The opinion grows
that Lord Harrington will not enter the
Cabinet. Lord Randolph Churchill alone
insisted on an early meeting. A Cabinet
council has been summoned for next
week. Lord Churchill is irritated and
astounded at the unanimity OF the denun-
Citations of his course by the ConserY-
atives.
PARLIAMENT TO BE PROROGUED.
Parliament will be prorogued until the
second week in February in order to
allow the formation of a new Ministry.
MIR. Matthews, Home Secretary, whose
resignation was thought probable, says
be is in perfect harmony with the Cabinet.
No member of the government, within OF
without the Cabinet, avows adherence to
Lord Churchill. The Conservatives are
taking courage. Many members of the
Conservative clubs are opposed TO
coalition Ministry under Lord Harting-
ton, and want purely Tory Cabinet.
THE ST. JAMES GAZETTE's ADVICE.
The St. James Gazette, rejecting upon
this spirit, doubts the wisdom OF making
any appeal to Lord Harrington, and urges
The Conservatives to close UP their ranks,
1uha nr6 nj dor n1fi in nmio t0ft tntN
for awhile, and 60 straight on with their
foreign policy. sit will be fitting" says
the Gazette, ''for England to act with
vigor and promptitude in the suppression
OF crime in Ireland, and leave the results
TO fortune"
The supporters Of Lord Randolph
Churchill declare that when he is able to
tell the true reason for his resign alton the
disclosure will cause sensation through
out the country and result in his triumph
ant vindication.
ROBBING THE PEOPLE.
They say it will be shown that he did
not oppose grants for the necessary de-
fense of the empire, but that he refused to
sanction an increase Of the estimates
unless 1t was accompanied by reformed
administration Of the War and Admiralty
departments. Lord Randolph discovered
nullC III Say tudt thC
government had no control over the expen-
diture OF hundreds Of thousands OF
pounds which are yearly voted for the
War Office for material that has never
been provided, and that similar abuses
exist In the Admiralty.
ADoZEN LEAGUE MEETINGS.
DUBLIN, Dec. 24.-Over dozen league
meetings were held in Ireland to-day.
MIR. OBrIen has begun action foI 5000
damages against the Dublin Express for
libel in having accused him of being a
sWindler and an "Invinclble."
RESERVES CALLED OUT.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-It is stated that the
russian reserves have been called out.
Marked movements OF troops have been
noticed in Bessarabia.
AN ANTI-GERMAN BOYCOTT.
BERLIN, Dec. 24.-German newspapers
publish list of German merchants en-
gagged In trade in Bordeaux who, the
Reyeil, of that city, demands shall be
rlgidly boycotted and driven out of
France.
WILD RUMoR.
The North German Gazette, comment
Ing on the story printed in the Progressist
papers, that the Gar, in iii of rage, shot
German military attache at st. Peters
burg, declares that such abuses of the
freedom OF the press require instant
remedy.
AS business was about to close on the
Bourse today rumor was circulated to
the effect that Emperor William was in a
moribund condition. The rumor failed
TO affect prices, which closed firm, the
market having recovered from yester-
DAYS depression. Similar reports Will
have no effect in the future, as they Will
not be believed, even If well founded.
THE FRENCH PRESS WARNED.
PARIS, Dec. 24.--The French press
have been warned against publishing
military news which would be OF use
abroad
A dispatch from Cologne says the Bull
garian deputation and Prince Alexander
mad cordial meeting there.
The Temps and the Liberte deny that
either France or Germany has any inten-
Lion to go to war.
CONFESSION OF WEAKNESS.
LONDON, Dec. %, 3 A. M.-The Daily
News, referring TO Lord Salisbury's over
lures TO Lord Harrington, says: by this
act OF miserable weakness and miscalled
patriotism Lord Salisbury acknowledges
mat the Conservatives are absolutely de-
pendent upon the will and pleasure OF
Lord Churchill. 1t Ia rot strange that
many Conservatives are puzzled over
ana indignant at the feebleness OF their
leaders, whicn must surely damage the
reputation Of modern Conservatism"
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