The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-09
ROSEBEEf,s FfEsT COUNCIL
Drafting the Queen speech-Dissension.
Among the IcCarthvitts.

Among the IcCarthvitts.
LONDON, March S.-The first Cabinet
Council under the presidency Of Lord
Rosebery was held at noon. The min
listers were mainly occupied with draft
ing the Queens speech. which is TO be
delivered upon the approaching opening
| of Parliament. This speech, IL is said
will be "A most important document. as
| IL Will practically open "A new chapter
! in the history of the United Kingdom
Considerable interest is manifested in
the coming speech not only among the
| Liberals, Conservatives. and other parties
represented I'm Parliament, but among
the Queens subjects at large.
Opportunity of the irish
Her Majesty's Irish subjects are proh.
ably more deeply interested in the draft
ing of this speech than any other class Of
subjects of the British crown. 1t IS I'M
fortunate at this critical period I'm his
tory that there should be dissensions in
the Irish parliamentary ranks, as even
the Conservatives admit that the con-
slant and admirably conducted warfare
waged by the representativ Of the Irish
people i'm parliament has finally resulted
in practically convincing the tories that
Ireland must have home rule in some
SHdpt Ut 10TH. 90 long as the irish
demands are refused, British legislation
can only be tedious and unsatisfactory
process, and the Irish parliamentary
party, acting together, now has IT in
its power to overturn Lord Roseberys
government unless the new Premier has
succeeded in making a deal with the
Unionists. which would amount TO com
pletely dropping the home rule question.
This, II is thought, is not likely 10 be
possible. and thus II is that the Irish
now have the best Of all opportunities
Of asserting their strength and win
ming the measure Of self government
wA.ch all liberal-minded men admit they
are justly entitled TO. Consequently il
Is hoped that wise cOunses will prevail
and that personal animosties ana per-
sonal jealousies will be promptly smoth-
cred and that 1reland's representatives
will act as a unit when victory is al
most within their grasp.
Di-seBs ors Among the McCarihyites
There is continued dissension in the
ranks of the McCarthyites. and the Heay-
ties have decided that unless Lord Rose
berry is prepared to give the most explicit
assurance in regard to home rule and the
evicted tenants measures that the Healy-
ties. who are said 10 number twenty-six,
will divide against the Government.
II is reported that II the Dillonites show
any inclination TO carry matters with a
high hand. at the coming meeting of the !
party Messrs. Healy and Arthur OCon- |
nor will refuse to serve any longer on |
the committee In that event. it is |
added. Messrs. Esmond and O'Driscoll |
will resign the duties OF whips. and i'm |
portant changes in the committee are |
predicted.
II is said that Mr. Michael Davitt will |
again be a candidate for election to the |
House Of Commons.
McCs,tby'- In'erview with Gladstone.
The Daily News describes Mr.. Justin
McCarthy's interview with Alr. Glad
stone on March 9Th. II says: Mr. Glad
stone deprecated the idea that he should
be presented with an address, a dinner
or any other mark OF gratitude Oh the
part of the Irish members. He appeared |
10 be in happy spirits in his confer
ence with Mr.. Mccarthy and made varied
references to the Irish question. with !
anecdote and Renaissance. He spoke Of
OConnell and said that he possessed an
intellect superb and statesmanike. He
said that although his comments on the
Unionist transactions had been considered
too strong he was unable TO withdraw
them.
He said nothing definite about the
crisis, but he clearly indicated that he
expected an unbroken line Of policy He
would not have remained in Office so
long but for the interest he took in Ire
and.
The Times editorially says: II it is true
that Mr.. Herbert Gladstone has been
'hosen to be Gerdner's successor as Pres
lent Of the Board Of Agriculture there
might be more than a ripple of indgna-
ton. considering the fact that British
lusbandry is passing through the most
painful experience il has ever known.
Discussing the chances for home rule
The Times says it believes that Lord
Rosebery is impotent to break the Irish
'hain until he has reconstructed his party
md its policy in opposition.
Go d New to- W,lshmen.
The Cabinet this afternoon formally
approved the draft OF the Queens speech
o be reaG at the reopening OF Parliament.
ord Rosebery. in a letter declining TO
eceive a deputation Of Welshman. IA
-oring the disestablishment of the Welsh
'hurch. adds that there will be time
nough after Monday TO consider whether
he visit OF such deputation is neces-
ary This is taken 10 mean that the
lueen's speech will make specific prom
SEES that the church i'm Wales shall be
sestablished.
The Cabinet Council today approved a
egistration bill. which was drafted by
henry Fowler. formerly President of the
ocal Government board ana now Secrc-
airy Of State for India. and amended by
ierbert Asquith. Home Secretary. The
III shortens the term Of residence nec,s-
AIRY 10 qualify voter and includes the
ono man. one vote" provisions. The bill
.ili be introduced before Easter.
M"j"rib 'rks to Enter the Cabinet.
Tho announcement is made that Baron
'wedcmouth Edward Maioribanks) will
@ made Lord Privy Seal with a seat in
he Cabinet.
The announcement that Herbert Clad
tone will receive the appointment of
rst commissioner Of works is again made 8
n official authority. and from the same 4
PURGE il is learned that T.. G. Munro .
essuson. II. T.. and member of the
rivy Council. will be appointed "A junior
ord Of tho Treasury. in the room Of j
homas Edward Ellis, elevated 10 the
eerage.
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