The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-09
ROSEBERY THE MAN
He Has Consented to Become
England's Premier.

The Grand Old Man Retires to the Ranks
of the Commoners-RoyaIty's Peculiar
Method of Announcing the Fact.
LONDON, March 5.-Mr. Gladstone has
retired to the ranks as a commoner, and
yet will ever be known as one of the
worlds greatest statesmen. Englishmen,
regardless of political aff1liation or belief,
acknowledge the splendid services to the
country and humanity now brought to a
close
The manner in which the queen an
nounces the retirement of Mr.. Glads tone
to the people will prove interesting to
Americans. 1t is contained in the court
circular and is written by court official.
Every word of this circular is generally
submitted to the queen in advance. The
announcement is dated Windsor Castle,
March 8, and begins thus: "The queen,
accompanied by her royal highness.
Princess Beatrice, drove out yesterday af-
ternoon."
Then follows list of the arrivals at
the castle. headed by the names of the
children of the Duchess of Albany,
Prince and Princess Henry of Batten-
berg, the Hon. Thomas f. Bayard,
American ambassador to the court of St.
James, and the French ambassador, end
,i9 with the names of Mr.. and Mrs. Glad
stuffe. ltithen goes on to eiaameratc all
those who attended her majesty's dinner
party, wherein the names of Mr. and Mrs.
Gladstone came last. This is followed by
the information that the queen and
Princess Beatrice went out this morning,
and then comes the fact that cabinet
council had been held.
Finally, following the announcement
anent the council, comes the announce
ment that Right Hon. w. E. Gladstone
had an audience with the queen, and
rendered his resignation, which was graci
ously accepted by her majesty. 1t
adds that the queen has summoned Earl
Rosebery, K. c., secretary of state for
foreign affairs, and offered him the post
of prime minister, vacated by Right Hon.
w. E. Gladstone, NJ p, and that Earl
Rosebery has accepted her majasty's offer.
Gladstone willing to Aid
Mr.. Gladstone yesterday wrote a letter
to Earl Rosebery congratulating him
upon his succession to the premiership.
In his letter M. Gladstone promised to
aid the new prime mn. ster whenever his
ass stance was askcl It is understood
that Earl X ,srbery's communication to
Mr.. Harcourt has resulted in the latter
consenting to retain his position as chan
cellor of the eX hequer, and to his ac-
cepting the goverum ent leadership in the
house OF commons
Lord Rosebery called upon the Elrl of
Kimberley yesterday and offered to him
the post of foreign secretary, made vacant
by his promotion to the position of prime
minister. The NV prime minister has
appointed Munroe Ferguson his political
private secretary.
Hundreds of letters and kilograms ex-
pressing regret b b'cauSe of his retirement
from office were ceived by Mr.. Glad
stone. The Nationalsts propose to pre-
sent to him an address in recognition of
the great services that he has rendered to
the Irish cause.
The speech from the throne proroguing
parliament was signed by the queen
Saturday. 1t is neither long nor sgnifi-
cant, The speech is the last official docu-
ment prepared by Mr.. Gladstone. 1t
briefly refers to the protracted and labori-
ous character of the session.
Prime Minister Rosebery held his first
cabinet council at his residence yesterday
afternoon. All the ministers were present
except Mr.. Asquith and Mr.. Fowler, who,
however, WILL retain the offices. The
council was in session for only a short
time Upon its conclusion, Lord Rose
berry sent a message to the queen, sub
mitting the names of the members of the
new cabinet.