New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-13
THE TORY MINISTRY OUT.
lord SALISBURY CARRIES ITS RESIGNA-
lion TO THE QUEEN.
AID GLADSTONE SUMMONED TO OSBORNE HOUSE
vop MoNDAY-RUMoRED MEMBERS OF THE
NEW clBINET-THE HOUSE TO MEET
on THURSDAY

on THURSDAY.
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rondon, Aug. l2.-Lord Salisbury left London
.hl afternoon on special train for Portsmouth,
.bence he embarked for the Isle of Wight. the
ohiect of his journey being to tender to the
Oueen. at Osborne House. the resignation Of the
conservative Ministry. The members of the
Cabinet had met at noon and formally agreed to
resrgn. Most Of the Ministers left town to-day.
Mr. Gladstone will escape one journey to
Osborne House, the Queen havisg conveyed her
command to him 10 form a Ministry by General
Sir Frederick Pcnsonby. her private secretary.
who visited Mr.. Gladstone this afternoon to execute
his mission. Mr. Gladstone Will. however, 20
IN Osborne House on Monday to fulfil the usual
custom Of kissing the hands of Her Majesty. Mr.
Gladstone was up early tbs morning. He took
a long drive, and upon his return devoted
most of the day to receiving his colleagues.
Mr. Gladstone will go to Osborne House on
Monday with complete list of the next Cab
met to submit to tlls Queen but, in pursuance
of constitutional usage he malntalns absolute
silence on the proposed appointments. IL has
been impossible to conceal the arrangements
made for Sir William Vernon Harcourt at the
Excheouer and for John Morley as Irish Secre-
tsry; but Mr.. Gladstones intentions regarding
other Ministers not known, even to some
definitely appointed members of his Ministry. lie
has received long lines of aspirants for Office,
and has discussed the composition of the Cabinet
with his chief advisers without definitely COM
municating to any one his final selections
Being punctilious observer Of official precedent
he will not formally offer place 10 any one
until he has actually received the Queens COM
mands to form Ministry.
Surmises are rife regarding new Ministerial
combinations Among the most striking reports
finding crcdence in official legal quarters is one to
the effect that Lord IIerschell will become Gov
ernor- General of India, that Lord Chief Justice
Colerdge will become Lord Chancellor. and that
Sir Charles Russell will become Lord Chief JUS
tice Lord Herschell's transference from tie bench
to the tremendous political responsibilities OF the
Viceroyalty of India would be incredible but for
the known fact that he has long desired 10 be a
prominent figure in the political arena. lie has
the highest opinion of his own qualities as an
administrator, and, if the report be accurate ne
must have convinced Mr.. Gladstone of his worth {;
hut his appointment will cause a shudder of ap-
prehension throughout the country, In view OF tne
critical position of lndian-Russian relations. Unul
Tuesday when Mr. Gladstone returns from osborne
House, the exact composition OF the Caoinet Will
remain unknown. , 81,
The Queen will have unusually exciting time
during her conferences with Mr. Gladstone over
the nominations. The names of the old group
re-entering the Cabinet she knows. but most Of
the new set she breads acquaintance with ~
il known in the Court circle that it is fear regard
ing the personnel of the Gladstone Ministry that
mainly induced the Queen to consult the Duke
of Devonshre during his visit TO Osborne House,
inst concluded as to whether il was possible 1or
him 10 reunite with Mr.. Gladstone and sweeten
fhr Liberal Ministry by taking Office himself.
riianYr in the royal household appolncemnte
Inevitable on Mr.. GadstOnes accession to power
While the Liberal ranks included the old Whis
families changes in the royal household mattereI
little to the Queen. One duchess succeeded
another as mistress of the robes. and ladies OF
the bedchamber could easily be recruited from the
Wing aristocracy But now Mr.. Gladstone has
small choice and will find il exceedingly diilicnlt
10 get personages agreeable to the Queen to I'LL
the great court Offices.
The House of Commons will resume business on
Thursday, mainly TO issue writs for the reelecton
of Ministers. Most Of the members OF the House
have already left town, and intend not to return
till the opening Of the session in January. Neither
Mr. Gladstone nor his leading colleagues will ap-
pear in the House Thursday. The necessary ofll-
cial announcements will be made in their befalf
by the senior member of the new Government who
Is not required to be reelected. The prorogation
of Parliament is expected to take place on August
%. r.
A group Of idlers gathered about the Foreign
Office early in the day to see the last OF the
Conservative Cabinet as they gathered for their
final meeting There was n holiday appearance
about the Ministers Mr. Balfonr and Mr.. Stan
hone Secretary OF State for War, were dressed
in blue serge suits and wore billycock hats and
brown shoes. mn
augury OF the consolidation of European peace.