New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-01

Lord Rosebey succeeds TO the leadership of the Lib
erals in the House of Lords.
Granville George Leveson Cover, second Earl Gran
vile, born on May H. 1915. His father. the first
earl, Lord Granville Leveson-Gower, p c., G O.
b. youngest son Of the first Marquis OF Stafford The
nrst earl sometime Secretary OF state for war; ma
was successfully Ambassador TO Russia, Holland and
France. lie was created Vscount Granville In 1918,
and Baron Leveson and Earl Granville in 1888 His
wife, Henrietta Elizabeth Cavendish, was the daughter
OF the fifth Duke of DevOnshre. The second earl was
educated Eton and ct Christ Church, OXFORD Uni
versity taking his degree in 1884. In 1853, when
his father the British Ambassador 10 the court
OF Philippe Lord Granville was attached to tie en-
bassy at Paris. There he remained for about year.
and In 1896 he was elected TO Parliament LOT Morpeth
as a Whig Ills first speech made favorable I'M
pression Even at this early period he heartily SYM
pathized with the more advanced Liberals; such SUD
jects as free trade and the repeal OF the taxes on
knowledge had his support. AZ the general eieouon
I'm 1887 after the death OF King "llam Nv,
he was reelected for Morpeth, ana he hau
the honor of moving the address In the House
OF Commons in reply to queen Nictoras MS.
sneech In Parliament In 1910 he was appointed
for Foreign Affairs. AS this was al
the period of the revolt Of the Pacna Oh Esypt rum
the sultan and Of the successful armed hlerieeioo
OF England In favor OF Turkey, the young Loiu
Leveson as he was then styled was initiated into oclsi
a
of becoming acquainted with the active duties Oh
diplomacv Lord Palmerston was his chief, and inc
old statesman never lost confidence in the ability ana
discrimination OF the young nobleman, WIN WHOM
he was brought into official relation al TINS carry
nerod During the old Wings last administration,
indeed Lord Granville was always understood 70 DO
Lord Palmerston's favorte colleague and the states
man IN whom he wished to beQueath his power.
prt Tho Wings were defeated in the year OF LORD
Gr,nve,s appointment and he, OF course ceascu 10 Do
connected with the Government
In 1916 Lord Granville succeeded to his fathers
titles and on the return OF the wings y power
IN tbo same year he was for a time content with
tbo Office of Master Of the Buckhounds In le4o Lord
Ihp Russell appointed him ce-presldent of the Board
| 10 Trade The appointment criticised at the time
nv Mr. Bright and others unseemly piece OF
nepotsm for Lord Granville was descendant OF Loru
John Russells grandmOther but by his knowledge anu
industry Lord Granville soon secured tie goodwin Vi
those who had doubted the judieiousnesS OF Ills ap
non+mcnt for I'm this as in all the Offices he ever fu
| filled he displayed shrewd sense, importantly ana
cadines, 10 listen and he always careful 10 make
himself thoroughly master OF the details Of every meas
ura he took in hand Lord Granville was one OF tlc
leading promoters OF the great Exhibition oil 1901 anu
one OF the most active members OF us cohhi''0o VI
management and tie business of the Exhibition made
him better known the Prince ConSort' VINO Soon dp
nreciacd his good sense and vigorous understandings
N.
erston after the French coup dctat at the END Oh l0o'
The Porecn Secretaryshdp was vacant, Lord Granville
WAS inrusted with the duties of this Important oce'
| The downfall of Lord John Russelps Government nav
ing speedily followed Lord Palmersons separation rum
his colleagues Lord Granville had little opportunity
AT this time of directing the foreign policy OF England
and when Lord Derby defeated at the END OIL inc
year 1882 in which lie took Office, Lord Granville dd
not return TO the Foreign Office. In 1853 AFTER SefV
ing As Master Of the BuckhOunds. Paymasterueherai
Chancellor of the Duchy OF Lancaster ana treasurer VI
the Navy Lord Granville wts appointed feSluenU VI
the Council place which he held until he assumed tie
leadership Of the Liberal party in the House oil LouS
| In 1a55 In 1856 he was sent Ambassador ExtraOr
| binary on a special mission TO Russia OIL
| the coronation of Alexander II, and he won
| golden opinions by his frank bearing anu
nnfaune tact I'm the conduct Of this important and
considering the period, somewhat dihcult m'sson' Al
1853 Lord Derby returned TO power ana wheh nc was
defeated at the general election Of 1859, the queen
sent for Lord Granville and requested MN 70 orin an
administration She proposed that Lord John Russell
and Lord Palnerston should be invited to take ONCE
under him. To this proposal LORD PalnerSton sar S
ready compliance, Dat bo o Syn Was not willing
to- take Office under Lord GRANVILLE man 80 d ac
SVnScT inr Pslmelston once more became First Lord
NJ the Urea with Lord John russell as foelsH SCI
| rotary and Lord Granville at rs OLD post vi hVIu
! Pr%sdent OF the Council In this Office Lord Granville
directed some Of the most important changes III the
chnirmsn Of the committees for the Exhibition OF lo62
and as the Prince OF Wales was absent ne tooa te
| place that would have been occupeu ny HIN at U
04 the death of Lord PamerstOn, in 1862 Earl
Russell became Premier Tor tc secou t Sgi D until
Granville did not cease to be L9rd PlesaGeS clad
500 In 1868 he became Colonial secretary /" war
stones Cabinet Though or he G TaS TS effected mo-
metcls changes the relations between t14 no'i h
country ana her GSof 20 the lot Of Lord Gran
VILE as leader of the House OF LORDS , ~ 5
and defend Mr.. Gladstones Irsn Cufcn nn D his
upper house, and his moderation ana c0ur9esS mS
determination and tact, were never exercised 10 suoh
good purpose during the memoraDe ssSsoh TI
Witnessed the passing OF this act. IN Ic o uI hin, VI
Lord Clarendon In 1870, Lord Granville succeeded nm
a. Foreign secretary, and for the remaining our years
| To,d that impouant Office. Soon after he became
Foreign Secretary the Franco-PIussah war Droc r Us
Ills policy ut this time won the confluence VI Ills
Land In emphatic language Germany and France
we're told that Great Britain would insist on the IN
Good ofces on both sides in favor of peace and while
on the one hand Lord Granville resisted the IranrS
cIanor OF the writer's and orators who wished England
30 cnnd troops To help the French he did not hestate
IN remind the conquerOrs Of the mschlet thaJ nil9h
arise from pressing their advantages TOO far ana 100
e' Mile the Conservatives were in power under Lord
dor dnrinr GIadstone's temporary retirement In
10 he resmed the post Of Foreign secretary, under
r Ga& d r vdar Lord Lord Tanve %sa out Of Office
in 1856 no became Colonial secretary under MT Glad
Ss sPT tT power in 1887 Since the split in the LIB
cral party the Irish question: ne lad Deeh ono VI
| Mir Glad stones most powerful supporters. Ill,
Lord Granville was one OF the most popular noOie
liberal patron OF art and letters, and jealous adyo
cate Of the extension of elementary ana mgner e tc
University OF London and in 1868 Oxford gave MN tne
degree Of D. c. l. Ills titles Will go 10 GsnT Tn.o
D ,iorfh Is72 Lord Granvilles first wife died
In In 1860 His second wife survives him, with two
sons and two daughters.
CHARLES HOWE FORD.
Charles Howe Ford, of this city, died at Redondo
Roach Cal. on March 80 after lingering illness.