Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-05
IN A BLAZE Of GLORY
Gladstone Retires 10 The
Ranks of COmmOnerS.
LORD ROSEBERRY CONSENTS
Royalty's Peculiar Method Of An
nouncing the Retirement.

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 affiiation 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
20 the people will prove interesting to
Americans. Ii Is contained in the court
circular and is written by a 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 a 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 r. Bayard,
American AMBASSADOR TO the court OF ST.
James, and the French am bassador, end
ing with the names OF Mr.. and Mrs Glad
stone. II then goes on to enumerste all
those who attended her msjestys 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 a cabinet
council had been held.
Finally, following the announcement
anent the council, comes the announce
ment that Right Hon. w. K. Gladstone
n. IL
rendered his resignation. which was graci-
ously accepted by her majesty. 1t
adds that the queen has summoned Earl
Rosebery, X. c., secretary Of state for
foreign affairs, and offered him the post
OF prime minister, vacated by Right Hon.
w. f. Gladstone, VI. r., and that Earl
Rosebery has accepted her majesty's offer.
Gladstone willing to Aid.
Mr.. Gladstone yesterday wrote letter
TO Earl Rosebery congratulating him
ppon his succession TO the premiership.
In his letter Mr.. Gladstone promised to
aid the new prime minister whenever his
assistance was asked. 1t Is understood
that Earl Rosebery's communication 10
Mr.. Harcourt has resulted in the latter
consenting TO retain his position as chan
cellor OF the exchequer, and TO his ac-
cepting the government leadership in the
house of commons.
Lord Rosebery called upon the Earl OF
Kim berley yesterday and offered TO him
the post OF foreign secretary, made vacant
by his promotion to the position Of prime
minister. The new prime minister has
appointed Munros Ferguson his political
private secretary.
Hundreds Of letters and kilograms ex-
iptr hananu af hiu ant
from office were received by Mr. Glad
stone The Nationalist 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. II Is neither long nor signif-
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.
Lord Rosebery has been the recipient of
many congratulatory letters and dis
patches. Among those who telegraphed
to him were the Prince and Princess OF
Wales.
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 short
time. Upon its conclusion, Lord Rose
berry sent message to the queen sub
mitting the names of the mem bers OF the
new cabinet.
The ParnelIite Stand.
The Irish Independent OF Dublin. which
isa Parnellite organ, will contain an
article saying that as Mr.. Gladstone has
now retired 1t will be necessary that full
and complete assurances be obtained
from Lord Rosebery that the governments
home rule policy shall be continued 1t
adds that only on condition that Lord
Rosebery, In the fullest sense, adheres to
this policy and gives guarantees that a
home rule bill will be passed within a
practicable period OF time can the Par
nellites continue TO support the Liberal
government. On this point, the paper
declares, there must be no weakness or
hesitation. Lord Rosebery must show
his colors Immediately.
Interviews had with leading mem bers
OF the house OF commons show that while
a section OF the Radicals continue TO
strongly resent the selection of Lord Rose
berry instead OF Mr.. Harcourt as Mr..
Gladstone's successor, there is a large
preponderance Of Liberals who favor ac-
cepting Lord Rosebery.
The general feeling Is one OF confidence
that Lord Rosebsry will carry out the
promises made by Mr. Gladstone.
The Irish Nationalist state that they do
not feel AZ though they had any right TO
take part In the agitation over the leader
ship Of the Liberal party, but, strong in
the past promises Of the government and
their own voting strength, they rely upon