The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-23
LORD ROSEEERY MAY HOLD ON
DslieYed That the British Ministry May
Not Resign YET Awhile.
RESULT OF THE CABINET COUNCIL.
The Ir' sh Members Largely Respo sible for
the frocariou, Situation--C CampbelI-
Eannerman's Posltion-Mr. Glad
stone Called on for Advice,

ii o'clock this morning, with all the Min
listers in attendance. lord Kosebery
presided. Immediately after the council
had assembled. II. Il. Ellis, FIRST Liberal
whip was summoned 20 the council
ChahmhCr. The prospect Of the lmine-
diato dissolution OF Parliament attract
Ell large crowds to the vicinity Of Down
Ing street, but little excitement was mani
tested. The council concluded It's de-
H0erations and adjourned at l,S1 o'clock
L. NJ, with the result that Sir william
HarcOurt Chancellor Of the Exchequer
will make n statement I'm the House ot
Commons on Monday next. During the
session OF the House on that day ellis,
Liberal will state that the Government
is pledged 90 pass the irish iand Din
before the dissolution OF Parliament
The belief gains ground that the Min
istry will not resign.
TWO RuMoEs srARTTD.
Posfmaster-Gcnoral Arnold Morley and
the Secretary of State for War were
snmmonod 10 confer with Lord kosebery
after the adjournment Of the Cabinet
rouncu to-day. This started rumor
that the Ministers Will finally decide 10
resign. and cast upon the opposition tne
responsibility Of Government and make
them select the time for the dissolution
OF Parliament.
Another report has il that the Govern
ment may determine to carry non
contentious measures, and appeal to the
country later.
Either course would probably prevent
the Irish land bill and other important
measures from passing the remaining
stages 1t is asserted that the lrlsh
members are largely responsible for the
prcsent situation The basis for this as
scrtion is that their action In compel
ling the Chancellor of the EXchequer, sir
William Harcourt. 20 rescind the vote
for the erection Of n statute TO oliVer
Cromwell, seriously undermine the Gov
eminent
cAMrnr1I-BAsNEKMAN's POSITION.
Prior 10 the meeting Of tho Cabinet IN
council this morning Mr.. II. Calnpueh-
Banncrman. Secretary of State Tor war,
Informed his colleagues of his unatera-
bic determination TO resign unless the
House should rescind the vote passed
upon the question Of reduction OF ms
salary to enable the opposition 10 crlu-
cize the estimates. only the considera-
ton OF adding 20 the dificulues OF the
Government. he added. prevented MS I'M
mediate withdrawal from ONCE put ne
would do nothing hastily. nor would he
take any step that might have the erect
of embarrassing the Ministry or ulslhle-
grating the Cabinet. Those in the minis
,erial circle are now In the expectation
that the Cabinet will decide to raise
a question Of confidence, and force II
10 an immediate vote.
MUST MET DEFEAT.
The majority Of the ministry are averse
20 "A policy OF immediate cisSoiutoh
aud the reports Of the Liberal WHIPS
giving assurance of victory at the CON
clusion of the House If the ministry
challenged, strengthens them IN thiS po-
sit on. -,..,, ,,,,
nerman will involve a tn rough recon-
efryJcfion of the Cabinet, lfllcn, III lh'
present temper of the House, and IN view
Of the narrowncss OF the government ma
tority al the best. is liable to meet de
feat any day and certainly cannot re.
main i'm office great while after lhe
close Of the session. IN
In view of this situation the nulk oi
the Liberal members agree that the b'S'
cturse 10 be pursued Is 10 ask the house
for It's cOnndnce. and proceed with the
legislative programme. The fauical minor
ity who are clamoring for immediate
d-eolufiou. are the greatest source or
anxiety TO the ministerial whips, VINO
find these members reluctant 10 iespohu
20 their appeals 10 support the Hii'llsuS
While last evenings divisions were
pending several Radical members who
were summoned 10 their seats Ialled 70
respond. expressing perfect indinefence
as 10 how the vote went: Now, however
they seem 10 regret their epsitntlon'
and have promised the whips ihat a
vote of confidence is asked theN VIII pe III
qhsIIBrEA1s cnANcIs wEAKENING.
The prospects for the success OF the
liberals i'm the next general elections are
daily growing worse I'm consequence OF
the action OF the Government ~ resard
10 the proposed statue OF CliNer Nroin-
we'll The irritation of the non-contor-
Inis,s toward the Liberal members VINO
submitting TO the party Whlps, voted
against the proposals. has become intense
S,ich militant puritans as Caryln VIII
liam. Albert Spicer and Angus Golden,
who falsihed their opinions for the sake OF
pleasing the irish. have airedE bcth
given emphatic warning from their con-
etftuents that they won't be reelected
unless they support The proposal TO sIan'
the bill for the statue which was con
templated In the appeal for public sub
scrlptions TO the memorial
The Irish members who intend TO op-
pose the proposal to grant site for the
statue within the precincts of the House
rely upon a coalition with the old tories 10
ses deieSe tne h, ,bH Dailv News. that they are
irving the patience of the Liberals too
far in this matter which, though OF minor
consequence i'm itself. Is likely 10 lead 70
spch a profound rcvusion Of liberal feel
ing against the Irish as 10 cause the
abandonment OF the principle OF home
rule.
rHE QUEEN cArRIFs HER POINT.
Despite the profound secrecy attaching
10 tho plans Of the government as 70 the
details of tho foruatCr OF "a new supreme
military council. u has transpiied lIat 'he
intention is TO propose the pukc OF Nclt-
uarght as the ccmmander-ir -chief, hoid-
ing thc position Of chief adviser OF the
Secretary of state for War at the pro-
r,osed council OF officers.
In this matter tho queen bar carried
her point I'm inssting upon the observance
81 the precedent that a prince OF royal
bioca shall be In chief commend OF the
british army.
Lord Salisbury was consulted In the
matter ana promlscC the adhesion Of the
conservative PARTY 10 the scheme.
This agreement induced tho government
"a assent TO It's adoption. as the proposal
vas certain 10 raise a storm OF indigna-
zion. and without the help OF the To
rlrs A. could not possibly be put through.
Another Royal appointment Is project
cd Witch Is certain TO be re- ell ed with
vehement protests II attempted. not only
Wv the Radicals, but by good many
15bers.ls and probably some Conscrva-
fiycs This proposal contenpiates the
nomination OF Prince Henry OF Batten-
herg the ornamental husband OF the
Cueen's favorite daughter. Beatrice, as
Roth the Queen and the Prince OF Wales
Rave rlcotci the subject 10 Lord Rose
hery. who under this pressure, II is re-
ported. suggested 1t 10 his colleagues. Ac-
coriing 10 reports Princess Beatrice
,couid accompany her German consort
!. "a eetabl.sh royal court IN Sima
4 ~'hich would be calculated TO enhance the
inperiaI prestige In India.
vur CABINET wITL NOT RESIGN.