The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-25
Agents Throughout
Britain Receive Notice tn Prepare
for Dissolution of Parliament.
IN THE COMMONS AND LORDS
OF THE RESIGNA-
TION OF THE ROsEBERY CABINET.
Speculation as to the New Ministry
Earl of DcvOn.,hire at the Head
of Foreign Affairs.

LONDON, June A-The downfall of the
Rosebery Cabinet continues to be the en-
crossing topic among all classes of people.
1t was officially announced to-day that the
Marquis of Salisbury had accepted the task
of forming a new Cabinet. The various
Conservative agents throughout the coun-
try have received official notice to prepare
for an immediate dissolution of Par riament.
The Marquis of Salisbury conferred this
morning with the Rt. Hon. "A. j. Balfour,
the Conservative leader in the House of
Commons; the Duke of Devonshire, the
Unionist leader in the House of Lords, and
with Rt- Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, the
Unionist leader in the House Of Commons.
at his house in London, and proceeded to
Windsor at 1:3O o'clock this afternoon, in
reply to the summons of the Queen follow
ing the resignation of the Rosebery Minis
try. According TO rumor, the Marquis OF
Salisbury will become Premier and Presi-
dent of the Council OF Ministers. and the
Duke of Devonshire will become Secretary
of State for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Balfour
is said to be slated for the office of First
Lord of the Treasury and Mr.. Chamberlain
will become Secretary of State for War.
The Rt. Hon. George J. Goschen, formerly
Chancellor of the Exchequer. is said to be
miralty. Lord Lansdowne, Sir Henry James
and the Hon. Leonard Courtney, Liberal
Unionists, are also reported to have been
selected for Cabinet positions. The prin-
cipal members of the Salisbury Cabinet
must be selected Immediately, and the dis
| solution of Parliament is expected within
| a fortnight The Marquis of Londonderry.
| Conservative is expected to be the next
! Viceroy of Ireland
SCENES IN THE COMMONS.
In the House of Commons to-day there
was a most animated scene, and outside the
| houses of Parliament large crowds of peo-
| pie gathered eagerly discussing the situa-
| ton. The Speaker, Mr.. William Court Gull
| ly, took the chair at p. m and soon after
ward the Secretary of State for War, Mr.
| II. Campbell-Bannerman, entered the house
amid prolonged Liberal cheers. Mr.. Bal
| four followed, and was greeted with viSor-
| Gus cheering from his supporters. At 3:3O
| p. m. the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir
William -Harcourt, entered the
| House. and the Liberals rose in body and
| cheered him 10 the echo. The supporters OF
| Mr.. Chamberlain made similar demonstra-
| ton when the Uno1ist leader entered the
| House of Commons.
At A o'clock Sir William Vernon-Harco
arose and said: 1T is my duty to make the
| announcement to the House that the di-
| vision or Friday last was q vote or cenSufe
on the Secretary of WAR than whom never
| more able, respected or popular Minister
held office. The government, OF course, as
| socated themselves with their colleague.
and, feeling they were unable to pass the
| votes for supply, the government resigned,
| and their resignation was accepted. Under
ordinary circumstances, 1t would have been
! incumbent TO move an adjournment; but the
| seal fisheries bill must be passed before
July L. and when it has R passed its 81; third G
| journment Of the House." The Chancellor
| of the Exchequer then thanked his sup
porters and acknowledged the consideration
! shown TO the government by its opponents.
| Tears were in the eyes OF Sir William when
he uttered the last words.
Mr.. Balfour criticised the conduct of the
| government. He said he thought the con-
| stitutonal manner of proceeding would have
been 10 advise the Queen to dissolve Parlia-
instead I'd Of throwing the burden Of
ton. At 3:22 p. m. the House went into
committee on the seal fisheries bill
| Most of the members left when the House
| went into committee. Numerous questions
were asked in regard TO the agreement with
Russia on the Bering sea question. and the
the Dominion of Canada on the same SUBJ
ject The parliamentary Secretary of the
Foreign Office. Sir Edward Gray, in reply,
| said that satisfactory assurances had been
| given to Canada on the points raised in be-
| half of the Dominion. The seal fisheries
bill then passed its third reading. DR..
Charles X. ID. Tanner, member for the mid
die division of Cork. anti-Parnellite. raised
disturbance by exclaiming that he did not
see why the seal fisheries bill should be
| given precedence over the Irish land bill.
The House then adjourned
| 1t was rlmored shortly after the adjourn
ment that Sir William Vernon-Harcourt
will not, present himself a candidate
for reelection and that the concluding
| words of his thanks to the House of Com
| mons were in reality a vaiedictory.
In the House of Lords.
LONDON, June 24.-There were few Peers
in the House of Lords when the Premier
Lord Rosebery, at 3:45 p. m. to an
nounce the resignation of the Cabinet. The
| Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and
the Duke of Cambridge sat on the cross
| benches. The Marquis of Salisbury was alb
sent at Windsor, where he had gone in an
| swer to the command of the Queen. The
| gallery crowded with peeresses and
| a number of members of the House OF
| Commons were present i'm order to hear
the statement of the retiring Premier. Lord
| Rosebery, amid deep silence, said: II de-
sire to make very brief statement which
| the House had undoubtedly anticipated
| After the vote of the House of Commons
| on Friday, which was practically a vote
| OF celsure to the Secretary of War on z
| question of national defense, Immediately
after there had been laid before the Houes
| a great scheme for military organization
| the government felt 1t their duty to place
their designations in the hands of tht
Queen; their designations were accepted anc
|
| their successors are appointed.
The Earl of Cranbrook. Conservative
said that the Marquis OF Salisbury haC
desired him TO say he wished the House
| to adjourn until Tomorrow.
| Lord Rosebery remarked that there wa:
only one very important BILL the seal fish
cries. which would be proceeded with anC
be expressed the hope that he would pass al
its stages tomorrow. The seal fisheries bill
then passed its first reading
Gladstone Returns to London.
LONDON. June 2i-The steamship Tan
talon Castle. on which, as the guests of S
Donald Currie, Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone hav,
been witnessing the celebration of the open
ing of the Kaiser Wilhelm canal, arrived a
| Gravesend to-day. Mr.. and Mrs. Gladston,
| came to London by special train.
Mr.. Gladstone dined with Lord Rosebery
the retiring Liberal Premier this evening.
Mr.. Gladstone remained, discussing the
situation with Lord Rosebery until nearly
midnight. The party was Joined by Mr.
Asquith the Home Secretary, and LORD
Tweedmouth. the Lord of the Privy Seal.
AT CARNOT'S TOMB.