The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-04
ROsEBERY As PREMIER.
DimcuitIes O. His wny-Ths Reconstructed
Cabinet.


DimcuItIes .. His wny-Ths RECONSTRUCTED
Cabinet.
Copyright 1894. BY tie GATED Pr,,.
LONDON. March 4.-Ths United Press cor
respondent learned from an official source.
at IL: 30 o'clock last evening. that the
Queen had accepted Mr.. Gladstone's resig-
nation and had offered the Premiership to
the offlce.
LONDON. March 3-Mr Gladstono's with
drawal from the Premiership opens q most
complex situation in domestic politics. What
the consequences will be It is now impossible
to foretell although the air Of the political
clubs and the columns Of the newspapers are
filled with surmise. advice. and warning. Dif-
fcultiss will not cease finally with the eleva-
ton OF Lord Rosebery to tho Premiership or
the two or three other Cabinet changes which
arc contem plated.
The career OF the reconstructed Ministry
will proceed for some time probably on the
lines hitherto followed. The glamour OF Mr..
Gladstone's name will be doubtless OF the
greatest use in making clear the way OF the
Cabinet as long as he shall remain In or near
the arena OF politics: but It must be remem-
bered that the Government majority 10 small.
and that Lord Rosebery. who has never been
an ardent homo ruler. Is likely to have trouble
with the Irish members after the withdrawal
OF the old Premier's conclliatory influence.
Henry Labouchere. the lighting leader Of the
Radicals. and most Of his supporters. moreover.
are not likely to be reconeiled to a peer In the
Premiership. even under Mr.. Gfadstons's In
husnce. especially In view Of Mr. Gladstone's
The attitude Of Justin MCCARTHY and bis
anti Parnellite followers will not be chosen
until the Pre. ssG hs1 t ar. eve %o Of die
leadership; as they regard tho pledges given
Claims Of ireland. Much d Depends upon the the
attitude, OF Sir William Hareourt Chancellor
lieutenant In the House OF Commons.
Sir william seems to be the only possible
much Of the. Ministerial dinicuity would be
removed. although minor causes OF embar-
any Liberal Commone to oppose any item OF
the Newcastle programme merely with view
but II Sir William and other Ministers dislike
the plan o. the new regime. dissolution OF
tan a. men more ES:y than 81
beers from the outside and the front bench TO
take seats in the Cabinet is regarded as un-
Another series Of questions. Is involved In
the uncertainty Of the pni9nists' attitude to
IN UGH the Conservative and Liberal Uuionlsts
may desire to Dust the new Ministry at the
first opportunity. their action Is likely to be
dictated largely by the, tactic. OF the Liberal
party managers, and should Lord Rosebery
favored by Mr.; Gladstone. the Conservatives
and Liberal UnIonists would support him.
from the Radicals and irishnea. Sir William
hareourt, moreover Is not llkely to favor the
Large naval S to Which Lord RO'e
anxious to have popular budget,
IL Is not ny any means certain that Lord
gethe long. but It Is certain that he Is better
abls to reconcile the discordant elements than
and deilcaey Of the situation win I'D discourag s
him In advance and cause him 10 refuse the
leadership, az the same time pushing forward
the Earl OF Kimberley, now Secretary of state
hosebsry Is ameitiogs and selt,confient.
would greatly injure his popularity. which Is
due largely to the peoples belief In his
Mr.. Gladstone took an early walk this morn
ing and attended divine worship in the Chapel
q St; deorRe at Windsor. He viii remain at
Council which me Queen will hold this alter
noon.
Mr.. Edward MarioribenkS this morning sent
. reply to the letter addressed to him By Mr..
Iabouchere yesterday. IN which the latter
a tRs o Mr. As 81 ys
the character OF the reply has not been made
The Earl Of Kimberley will give dinner to
Mr.. Gladstone his Cabinet Ministers. and
number OF other State officials this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. GladstoPe will give large din
ner and reception az The onieiAi residence In
shortly after the visit OF Earl Spencer. John
Morley Mr. Acland. and Home Secretary As
guith to the Earl OF kosebery this morning.
Lord Kosebery and Mr. Asruith called upon
Foss5sry s sum mOSins him 70 VIM :0T, and he
left Paddington station at l o'eloek. Earl
Earl Spencer, Sir William Har-
the PTivy Council. arrived at Windsor at L
O'Clock, where they met MT, Gladstone. The
proceedings Of the Council at Windsor were Of
for the proroRation OF Parliament and the
opening OF a new session,
MT. Gladstone arrived at the paddington
railway station on his return from Windsor by
assembled to catch glimpse OF the great
statesman AS he emerged from the railway
carriage he was greeted with roars OF APP
plauss. which no acknowledged by bows aud
~ lifting his hat. IL is believed that Mr..
Gladstone will shortly take trip on the Con-
tinent ior health and recreation. remaining
ConeeTninR the retirement Of Mr.. Gladstone.
the SPEAKER. weekly organ OF the Liberal
party. In its issue to-day sRys;
1t 10 a legacy Of e Mort and stubborn con-
70 como after him. Thursdays speech In the
House Of Commons will bs notable on the
pages Of history as markin not OnlY the close
Of q mAtchless career but the opening Of = new
The fact OF this coming battle Is the real
secret Of Gladstone's resignation. The habit
Of his life aad thought has been against a
conflict either with the hereditary legislators
or the heEsdltATy throne; and. although ne
bowed to the viii II his party aud the mex
Orable logic Of events Ia making his last
spseeh call 70 that Egeat osttls, ho pTsieEred
10 eommit the Leadership to : more Nilling as
Nsll "A 4 EoaRger apiriL"