New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-01
GLADSTONE NOT TO RESIGN.
4 LONDON RUMOR DENIED.
NO PRESENT INTENTION OF RELIN-
GUSHING OFFICE.
HE SAYS HOWEVER THAT AGE AND FAILING
SIGHT AND HEARING MAKE RELIEF
FROM PUBLIC DUTIES DESIRABLE.
AND NAY At ANY MOMENT INTER

FROM PUBLIC DUTIES DESIRABLE.
AND NAY At ANY MOMENT INTER-
R1.rT Hrs TENURE or OFFICE
london. Jan 31.-"The Pail Mall Gazette" to-
dav. under spread head and IN leaded lines,
printed the following:
1--WE have reason TO know from an authority
that we are unable % disclose but in which we
bav. every conf lcnce. that Mr. Gladstone has
decided % resign almost Immediately.
eve understand that letter announcing this
resolution will be sent to the Queen by Mr. Glad
stone before the reorcning Of Parliament. Mr..
Gladsones decision is due 10 a sense Of his ad-
yanced age and to ;he great strain to which
ne was subjected during the late arduous ses-
sion os Parliament. He Is also deeply disap-
pointed because Of The rejection Of the Home
Rule hill and the opposition % the Parish Coun-
ellis bill by the House OF Lords Domestic pres
sure also had considerable influence in determin-
Ing his mind at last. Who Will succeed him and
what Will be the result
Mr. GI.ADsTONE'S DENIAL.
Mr.. Gladstone authorized Sir Algernon West.
who is his companion in Bisrrtz. to send out the
following statement this evening:
The statement that Nir. Gladstone has def
nitely decided or decided at all. 20 resign IS I'M
true. It is tr-Ie. however, that for many months
past his and the condition of his sight ana
hearing have in his Judgment. made relief from
public affairs desirable Therefore, his tenure Of
Office has been at any moment liable to interrupt
ton from these causes. which are in their nature
permanent 1t remains exactly as 1t has been
He is ignorant OF the course which events I'M
portant to the nation may take even during the
remainder of the present session OF Pariament,
and he has not said nor done anything which
could in any degree restrain his absolute 1ree-
dom or that of his colleagues regarding the
performance Of the arduOus duties now lying or
likely to lie before them.
"The Pail Mall Gazette's" article caused much
excitement in political and other circles in Lon
don. The Government offices were beseged with
inqurers who wanted to know if the statement
was true \ letter received from Herbert Glad
stone to-day says that h.s father Is enjoying
splendid health. and that he l. full OF hght Tor
the coming session.
Runlors were Current at the STOCK Exchange
that Mr.. Gladstone had duarrelled with LORD
Rosebery over the question Of the Governments
Egyptian policy, but denial OF these reports
was made at the Foreign Office.
Mr. Lyttleton. Mr.. Gladstore's secretary. Ead
aot received at. 11:f5 any ansWer TO the state
inent concerning the pail Mall Gazette's an
nouncement which he telegraphed TO BiariiN
The National Liberal Club and the centra. h.
officers Of the National Federation have been
deuged ali the evening with kilograms OF inquiry
as to Mr.. Gladstone's intentions. Scores OF Per
sonal Inquiries have been telegIaphed to Mr..
Gladstone In Biarrtz-among them several from
his Ministerial colleagues.
MORE UNEorEvocAL DENIAL HOPED FOR.
The Liberals in London disappointed by
the statement sent ont by Sir Agernon West,
rs they had all hoped for n plain. unequivocal
aeriaL Nevertheless ft.e rarty managers are
convinced that nothing warrants the assump-
ton that Mr.. Gladstone will retire soon from
public lie.
The Central News says that the Irish men,
bers Of the House Of Commons are seriously
concerned and the leaders deem Ii their duty
under certain conditions to force the situation.
Mr.. Campbel-Bannerman. Secretary Of State
for War, was expected 10 make some open
statement concerning Mr.. Gladstone's inten-
tions when he addressed a Liberal meeting IN
Dunfermine this evening His only reference
to the subject, however, was a remark about
the "unexampled indecency of the Opposition.
who reckoned upon breaking down the health
and powers Of the Prime Minister and driving
him TO retirement" Their reckoning, he added.
would prove vain.
Arthur J. Balfour, leader Of the Unionists. In
speaking In Manchester this evening emphasized
the necessity Of immediate organization. as the
general election would b. held. The Duke
Of Norfolk also In addressing meeting at
Dorking. referred to the approaching elections
and urged his hearers to make their final
preparations for the appeal to the country.
COMMENT on THE PRFMIER's STATEMENT.
THE Daily News" refers edtorlally to the
Pail Mall Gazette's' story as a "sy hoax" an
ESSAY in thought-readng" practical joke"
and gross ndscretior" After remarking
upon Mr.. Gadstones courtesy in giving careful
and conscientious denial. while emitting the well
deserved rcproof which most persons would have
administered, THE News says: "IIe says only |
what he has said often previously. His last
word is Of the duties that lie before him. not Of
his wishes. For the rest. since he assures US |
that he has done nothing to restrain the freedom |
Of himself or his colleagues for the performance |
Of those duties, the world may be sure that he !
has no thought Of quitting his place at the head |
Of the Liberal host"
"The Standard" regards the statement |
thorlzed by Mr.. Gladstone Of the highest i'm |
portance. Its effect upon the fortunes Of the !
Ministry and rs programme" says this high Tory |
daily. cannot fail TO be most damaging and dis
to his colleagues. They are left vr-
tually without head their leader holding him
self at liberty 20 retire at a moments notice. |
A Gladstonian Ministry with Gladstone on the /
shelf is an absurdity as well as constitutions! |
anomaly We have this |OnsOlatiOn-the posi- |
ton cannot be prolonged"
"The Daily Chronicle" rdicules "The Pail Mali /
Gazette" and It's announcement. closing it's leader
with the words: "Ex America semper aNquid
nOyi."