Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-22
DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.
His Royal HiShusss TO Retire from Com
msnd Of British Army.
ANNOUNCEMENT ~ PARLIAMENT
Sre~chc~ In EuIogy Of the Sene-
rnbie Oniccr-Proposcd War Conn
.iI-Goyrrumrnt Dcfcat--Other For
elm Notes Of Special Interest.

LONDON. June ei.-In the House oil
Commons to-day Mr.. II. Campbell-ba Ban
herman. Secretary OF State for War, an
nounced that the Duke OF Cambridge
would retire from the command OF the
army.
In making the announcement the Sec
rotary said: AT the close OF the hnanciai
year his Royal Bighness. the Duke Oh
Cambridge. will relinquish the position OF
commander-in-chief Of the British forces
which he has held so long. He has de-
voted his whole life to the service, ana
has Identified himself with the army. it
IL hardly possible that any one engaged
I'm the civil administration OF the army
can make this announcement without ieel-
ings Of emotion. We can look back with
admiration and gratitude upon his long
career, which has been distinguished by
consistent zeal and marked by marvellous
improvements In the army. His resigna,
ton has imposed upon the government
serious task The Duke of Cambridge
cannot be succeeded by any officer VINO
combines such large and varied service
and abilities.
ne kbNflUilitnlr nt Ns'itf 'N''f
cept and proceed in the premises upon the
Duke OF Devonshire's scheme OF an army
command embodying a plan whereby the
Secretary of state for War would be ad-
ysed by deliberative council composed
of experienced officers" Cries OF Hear,
hearth
Mr.. BaIfour said the members OF the
House must all feel that the severance OF
the Duke of Cambrldge's connection with
the army was an event which must move
the country for the moment. but they
must exclude this feeling from their con-
sideration Of practical questions which
could not be long deferred II was GER
| tain, however that they would never md
any man who would inspire greater arec-
ton in the army, or would be animated
by any higher sense Of public duty as
well as his duty 10 the Queen and to Par
lament"
FUNCTIONS MODIFIED.
Mr.. Campbell Zimmerman further said
that the appointment OF "A commandments
chief Of the army woud be maintained.
but his functions would be greatly mods-
fed He would he subject 10 the ordinary
rules affecting staff officers. and his office
would be teuablr for a period OF ten
years, which term would be capable OF
| extension II desirable. The commander
n-chief would be the principal military
adviser Of the Secretary OF State for war,
whose council would consist OF five gen.
| eral officers
During the debate on the war estimates
| the Hon. William ST. John Brodrick. Con-
sentative member for the Guilford DIVE
| sion Of Surrey, asked Cor certain irfor-
nation In regard 10 the present supply oil
small arms and ammunition.
.I.alI fla rf,,a a
estimates comprehended enough to meet
| the current needs.
| Mr. Brodrck was not satisfied with this
answer and moved a reduction of the
vote for such supply.
short and sharp discussion Of the mo-
! ton ensued, after which division was
| taken. and the government was deteated
| by a vote OF l32 to l25.
The defeat Of the government on
| question OF estimates WAS received viii
a deafening volley of Conservative
| cheers.
| Mr. Campbell Bannerman Immediately
moved that the committee report pro
gress on the estimates, which WAS agreed
| to.
! Mr.. Rafour asked II the government
proposed to take up further business TN
| evening.
After some discussion II was agreed t
proceed with the naval-works bill.
CABINET COUNCIL TO-DAY.
A Cabinet council has been summoned
| for tomorrow Mr.. Campbell Zimmerman
! Secretary OF State for War. VIII oner 4
| resign, because Of the reduction by tn
| House Of Commons OF the vot- for a sup
| ply of small arms and ammunition con
tanned in the war estimates. \ section
the Liberals urge the Ministers to call
| general party conference 10 consider IN
matter OF the dissolution OF Parliament.