Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-12-25
LORD CHURCHILL.
HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE
BRITISH CABINET.
Its Probable Effect upon the Political
Situation-Yarious Opinions as
to His Real Motive.
Iby TELEGRAPH TO TIE REoosD-UMos,

! |
leagues was really thought of fortnight
ago, and there is no doubt that the chief
political cause of his difference with the
rest of the Cabinet was the local govern
ment bill but it is also true that whatever
other questions may have influenced him,
ne virtually yielded to his violent temper.
This may also be taken to account for his
hearty and boyish publication of his
resignation. Chamberlain saw him on
Friday last, when he talked with him
saw Labouchere on Sunday. This shows
plainly the powerful Radical influence
brought to bear on Churchill. 1t is be-
lieYed that Chamberlain has overshot his
mark, and that he regrets Lord Randolph's s
sudden resignation as giving more chance
than existed before of Gladstones return
to the Exchequer Churchill was much
liked at the Treasury. He was great
economist, and supported every proposal
for retrenchment. He is generally credited
with a genuine desire for an economic
budget, including the reduction OF the in
come tax. His subordinates regret his
departure sincerely. He is not at all
likely, by the way, to be able to form an
Independent Tory party. Whatever sort
of partey he may be influential in getting
| together. it will be in coalition with his
| Radical friends.
THE ESTIMATES NECESSARY.
LONDON, December 24th.- The Times
commenting on the reported reason for
Lord Randolph Churchill's resignation,
| viz, that he was opposed to an increase in
| the military and naval estimates, says ::
| The estimates are not extraordinary, and
| only provide for the moderate Strengthening
of the naval and military condition of the
Empire, rendered necessary by the outlook
of foreign affairs
| WILL ADVANCE HOME RULE.
New YORK December 24th.-A London
special says II is obvious that the Pre-
| mier must now ask the Marquis of Hart
| ington ana MIR Goschen to Join the Minis
| try, a seat being found for the latter. Ii
they accept il may suffice to hold the Min
! istry together and maintain majority back
| of il for time. If they refuse. il is diff
cult to see how the Ministry can survive
| the first fortui Iht of the session. 1t is not
| improbable that Salisbury will be driven to
| offer the Premiership TO Lord Harrington,
and himself take the Foreign Office. What
| ever happens. it is certain that the Home
| Rule cause viii be measurably advanced by
the smash-up.
THE THREATENED DOWNFALL OF THE TORY
! MINISTRY.
| New YoRK. December 24th.-A special
| 10 the Times from London says: Despite
! rumors Of dissensions and riyalries inside
the Cabinet the resignation of Lord Ran
| dolph Churchill has had great and start
| ling effect in political circles, and unless all
! signs fail. will be the signal for the down
fall Of the Tory Ministry. Churchill has
| been growing angrier and more impatient
/ for a long tine over the dissent of old-time
! Tories 10 the Ministry to his schemes for
| ireland and England. Then the recent
dragging of the Duke of Marlborough, Lord
| Randolphs brother, through the divorce
court. vexed his never too amiable temper.
! He was harassed, nervous and shattered
| by constant illness, till he got at last in
| thoroughly truculent state. This weak
ems the natural theory of deep-laid
scheme back of the resignation. 1t was
more ike the petulant asst of n
sick and angry man. But that is no reason
/ why il should not have serious and far
reaching consequence. He is not man to
sit meekly down and be buffeted for his
errors He will be in mood to fight his
recent colleagues on the whole range of
points in controversy, which embrace prac-
| tically everything the Ministry can touch
|
| on Ireland rules of procedure the London
| municipal system, the rotten bureaucracy
of the army and navy, the land purchase,
and local government. On all of these he
| is in whole accord with Joseph Chamber
! lain and it is likely these two will vet
raise the standard of new fourth party
that will be strongly radical, and open ne
| gotiations with the Gladstonians and Par
nellites for a combination.
POLITICAL CIRCLES DEEPLY STIRRED.
LONDON December 24th.-In consequence
of Lord Salisbury's request Lord Harting-
ton will remain in Rome until Sunday TO
await letters from Lord Salisbury. Lord
Harrington has not yet received an invita-
ton to enter the Cabinet. II is improbable
that an invitation would be sent by tele-
graph, as he has no cipher that would en-
able him to translate Government dis
patch. He will not come 10 decision until
he has received Lord Salisbury's letters.
Lord Harrington 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.
A Cabinet council has been summoned
for next week.
Lord Randolph Churchill is irritated and
astonished at the unanimity of denuncia-
ton of his course by the Conservatives.
1t is now said that Parliament will be
prorogued until the third week in Febru-
uary. in order to allow the formation of a
new Ministry.
Matthews, Home Secretary, whose resig-
nation was thought probable, says he is in
perfect harmony with the Cabinet. No
member of the Government, within or
without the Cabinet, gives his adherence to
Churchill The Conservatives are taking
courage. Many members of Conservative
clubs are opposed to coalition Ministry
under Lord Harrington, and want purely
Tory Cabinet.
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,
throw overheard all domestic legislation for
! while, and go straight on with their re-
form policy +" 1t 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"
THREATENED SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES.
Supporters of Lord Churchill declare that
when he is able to tell the true reason for
} his resignation, the disclosures will cause a
sensation throughout the country, and re-
suit in his triumphant vindication. They
, say it will be shown that he did not oppose
| the grants for the necessary defense of the
Empire, but that he refused to sanction an
: increase of estimates unless it was accom-
panied by reformed administration of the
War and Admiralty Departments. Lord
Randolph discovered while in office, say
5 his friends, that the Government had no
: control over the expenditure of the hun
dreds of thousands of pounds which are
2 yearly voted for the War Office and fol
: material that has never been provided; and
that similar abuses exist in the Admiralty
THEIR Loss AND GAIS.-Ladies who ex,
pect to remain good singers must not ex-
pect to have babies. This is well settled
There never was yet a prima donna who
: sang as well after maternity as before; very