The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-05
LORD RosEBERY.

Finally, following the announcement
anent the council, comes the announce
ment that Right Hon. w. K. 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. X. c., secretary of state for
foreign affairs, and offered him the post
of prime minister, vacated by Right Hon.
W. +. Gladstone, NJ. p, and that Earl
Rosebery has accepted her majesty's offer.
Harcourt Remains
Mr.. Gladstone yesterday wrote letter
to Earl Rosebery congratulating him
upon 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 to
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
Kimberley yesterday and offered to him
the post of foreign secretary. made vacant
by his promotion to the position of prime
appointed Munroe Ferguson his political
private secretary.
Hundreds of letters and kilograms ex-
pressing regret because of his retirement
from Office were received 10y Mr. Glad
stone. The Nationalists 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. IL
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 short
time. Upon its conclusion, Lord Rose
berry sent a message TO the queen, sub
mitting the names of the mem bers OF the
new cabinet
Home Rule.
The Irish Independent of Dublin. which
is n Parnellite organ, will contain au
article saying that as Mr.. Gladstone has
now retired IL will be necessary that full
and complete assurances be obtained
from Lord Rosebery that the governments
home rule policy shall be continued. IL
adds that only on condition that Lord
Rosebery. i'm the fullest sense adhercs To
this policy and gives guarantees that
home rule bill will be passed within
practicable period of time can the Par.
nellites continus To support the Liberal
government On this point the paper
declares. there must be no weakness or
hesitation. Lord Roscbery must show
his colors Immediately.
Interviews had with leading mem bcrs
OF the house OF commons show that while
section of the Radicals continue to
strongly resent the selection OF Lord Rose.
berry instead of Mr.. Hsrcourt as Mr.
Gladstone's succcss.-. there is n large
preponderance of Liberals who favor ac-
cspting Lord Roscbery
The general feeling is Que Of confidence
that Lord Rosebery will carry out the
promises made by Mr.. Gladstone
The Irish Nstionslists state that they do
not feel ss though they had any right to
take part la the agitation over the leader
ship Of the Liberal party, but strong In
the past promises of the governments aud
their own voting strength. they rely upon
the government giving practical atten-
'ion IN due course TO the Irish claims