The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-06-24
ROSEBERY RESIGNED
Her Majesty Accepted His Resignation
Last Night.
SALISBURY SUCCEEDS HIM
He VIII Form Conservative Min
istry = Probable Effect the
Change Will Have In Business
With This Country.
SALISBURY SUCCEEDS HIM

London, June eat is just an
nounced that the outcome of the delib-
erations of the cabinet in consequence
of the adverse vote in the house of
commons on Friday is that Lord Rose
berry, prime minister. has rendered his
resignation to the queen. Her majesty
has therefore summoned Lord Sails
bury, leader OF the conservative party.
To Windsor in connection with the for
nation OF the conservative ministry.
The leading conservatives declare the
Marquis of Salisbury will not formally
take office until parliament is dissolved.
He will insist that the government. be-
fore yielding the seals. shall pass
vote OF an amount necessary for the
expenditures for two months to en-
able the general election to be held.
The conservatives will thus be in
position to attack instead of defending.
Throughout the day the situation
was the absorbing topic at the chief po-
litical clubs. Several members of the
cabinet called in Downing street in
the afternoon in expectation OF seeing
Lord Rosebery. who returned from
Windsor about 6 o'clock and drove TO
Downing street. where an informal
cabinet meeting. lasting % minutes.
Immediately followed. 1t is understood
that the Marquis of Salibury only
agrees to form cabinet on condition
that parliament be dissolved. Nothing
is known regarding the personnel Of
the new ministry, but complete har-
mony exists between the liberal union
lists and the conservatives.
The Irish members are extremely un-
easy and dissatisfied. They state that
after acting for three years as the
strongest arm Of the government, they
are deeply concerned at the sudden
ending of government without passing
any of the principal Irish measures.
The liberal Scotch members are also
sore, their expectations having been
disappointed James G. Weir, member
for Ross and Cromarty. communicated
with Lord Rosebery this morning, urg.
ing him not to dissolve parliament un-
til the masure extending the benefit
Of the Crofters act to the highland ten
ants should have been passed.
Lord Rosebery rose early to-day and
attended st. Georges chapel before
breakfast. He then strolled through the
grounds alone till 10 o'clock. when he
went to Frogmore. where the queen
was breakfasting with Princess Bea-
trice and Prince Christian. He then at
tended service at Frogmore mausoleum
with the queen and family, after which
hA had v.rtxr r.,
queen. A number Of dispatches were
received and opened by the queen.
Lord Rosebery returned to the castle
for lunch and returned to town in the
afternoon. He held consultation with
Mr.. Asquith. the home secretary, Lord
Tweedmouth. lord of the privy seal and
Arnold Morley. postmaster-general, in
Downing street Immediately on his re-
turn. Lord Rosebery conferred with
Sir William Harcourt later in the even.
ing. and a flve-line whip was issued
calling upon the liberals to be In at.
tendance at the house of commons al
3 O'Clock tomorrow, when 1t is expect.
ed Sir William Harcourt will make the
official announcement Lord Salisbury
did not receive his summons until toe
late to go to Windsor tonight. He will
go early in the morning.
The court circular tonight contains
the following: Earl Rosebery. X. c.,
first lord of the treasury and lord presi.
dent OF the council. arrived at the
castle and rendered his resignation to
her majesty, by whom 1t was ac-
cepted."