Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-08

LORD RosEBEREr.
that could have been advised. Archi-
bald Philip Primrose, the new premier,
is the fifth Earl OF Roseberry, the son
OF the late Archibald, Lord Dslmeny, .
Scottish peer, and Lady Catherine Lucy
Wilhelmina, daughter OF Earl Stan
hope. He was born In London In is47,
and educated at Elton and Christ Church.
He succeeded 10 the title on the death
OF his grandfather, the fourth Earl OF
Roseberry. in 1865. The first time be
spoke in public was in 1871. when At the
opening OF parliament, he was selected
by Mr.. Gladstone 10 second the address
In reply 10 the speech from the throne.
The young nobloman took decided po-
sitIon on the question OF national edu-
cation and other measures, and gave
evidence OF high talent for statesman
ship. He held various important posts
between 1874 and 1885, and In 1885 on
the accession TO power OF Mr.. Gladstone,
Roseberry filed the post or secretary
OF foreign affairs, which Office be
held only six months, until tho fall OF
the Gladstone ministry. To that short
time he won general approval for tho
hrmness with which no conducted the
different questions arising out OF the
Servo Bulgarian war ana other Euro
pean questions. When Mr.. Gladstone
again became prime minister, In 1892.
Roseberry was reappointed secretary
FOR foreign affairs. As debater he 10
both eloquent and humorous, aud Mr..
Gladstone has publicly spoken OF him
as destined TO play great part In the
history OF the country. He is a strong
advocate OF imperial federation, aud
takes great interest In all movements
for the Improvement OF the social condi-
ton OF the masses.
An event that demonstrated Lord
Roseberry's capacity as manager OF
public affairs was his settlement OF the
great English coal strike In November
last. For four months the strike had
wrought misery ana suffering among
the working classes. IL had reached
the proportions OF great national ca
lamity. Not only had 10 paralyzed one
OF the greatest industries, but II had
bllghted the numerous trades whose
continuance depended on cheap and
abundant supply OF fGol. A con-
ference Of coal-owners and miners, with
view to q settlement, was called, and
Lord Roseberry, representing the gov
eminent, presided. After a sitting Ell
tending over four hours and hall, 10
was agreed that tho men should resnms
work at once az the old rate OF wages
until February /, 1894, at which tins a
board OF Cancellation would determIns
the rate. Before this settle
ment many proposals and coun-
ter-proposals were made and
discussed. Delegates on both sldea
spoke in high terms OF Roseberry's Inn
partial conduct and the settlement was
received with great satisfaction, espec-
tally in tho colliery districts. In many
places the church bells were rung 10
celebrate the event.
II is well known In England tbs,
Roseberry was placed In the cabinet By
the direct influence OF the Queen, and
for the purpose Of maintaining conser-
yatiye traditions. He was known %
be thorough stalwaTt, and although
Mr.. Gladstone wanted Lord Kimberly.
the Queen preferred Roseberry. and 30
had her way. A repeated experiences
With the young. capable and ambitious
AUUhb III blAAHNVuo hgWeAN
him a warm feeling Of friendship, and
as the outgoing premier, according 70
ancient usage, has the privilege OF
selecting his successor, the Grand Old
Man" chose his younger COLLEAGUES, al
though II was the choice least expected
DY many.
Bold though not brilliant, a master Of
tact, and with thorough training Ia
that school OF diplomacy upon which
England. more than any other Euro
pean nation, relies for her future statss-
men, Earl Rossberry IL by no means %
be regarded as unworthy TO SIC In ths
chair OF PaImerston, Disraeii and Glad
stone. Indeed. his character shows
some remarkably PalmerstonlGn traits,
for he has the courage OF his own opip'
ions, ana be IL even apt 10 take high
handed course with parliament,
on proyocation. He has the peculiar
British bluntness which oyeTrides
forms and ceremonies, aud bits toe
bull's-eye Ia lts own way. IL used
70 be related Of Ps.merston that, when
be wa. ambassador 10 Turkey, be ln'
structed an attschs 10 convey 70 the
Sultan England's renOnstranee AZ SONS
offensive OuCl1i &c sue| H-N
mitted. "In plain English, ne salo.
addressing tbs sttsche, "fon VIII teb
the Sultan that II be doesnt come 70
our terms, We will pitch him into the
Bosphorus. or course" ne added, see
ing look OF pained establishment on
the face OF the Official, "Yon will tel
him this in diplomatic language. y
Roseberry would be quite likely 70 iol-
low similar sturdy policy 10 sn emer-
gency. and would make little either OF
parliamentary or cabinet opposition ~
real pinch.
Roseberry rarely attended the neet-
ines OF the GladstoniRn Cabinst. and
was almost always 10 the minority. u
was the rule. rather than she exception,
70 find him opposing Gladstone, for he
/, % almost All foreign Affairs stub
bod conservative. II vas N open 81