The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-22
CHANGES IN ENeLAND'S ARMY.
THE DUKE or CAMBRIDGE TO RE-
TIRE FROM THE COMMAND.

He II tO step Down at the Close OF
the Financial Year-The Secretary
of state For War Makes the
Announcement in the House OF
COmmOns-An Army Commission 90
he Selected To Act as Advisers of
the Secretary of state For War.
London. June 2l.-In the House OF Com
mons to-day. H. Campbell -Bannerman,
secretary OF state for war, announced that
the Duke Of Cambridge would retire from
the command of the army.
In making the announcement the secre-
tary said: AT the close OF the financial
year his royal highness. the Duke of Cam
bridge, will relinquish the position of chief
in-command of the British forces. which
he has held so long. He has devoted his
whole life to the service, and has ident-
fed himself with the army 1t is hardly
possible that any one engaged in the civil
administration Of the army can make this
announcement without feelings Of emo
tion. 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 Ills resignation has imposed
upon the government serious task. The
Duke of Cambridge cannot be succeeded
by any ofhcer who combines such large
and varied powers and abilities"
The government. no said, would accept
and proceed in the premises upon the
principles of the Duke Of Devonshire's
scheme Of an army commission, embody-
frter t,Ia h.. pf a ~
for war would be advised by a. .delibera-
tive council composed OF experienced OH
GERS (cres of hear" "hearO.
Mr. Balfour said that the house must
all feel that the severance Of the Duke
of Cambrdge's connection with the army
was an event which must move the coun-
try for the moment but they must ex-
clude this feeling from their considera-
ton of practical questions which could
not be long deferred. 1t was certain,
however that they would never find any
man who would inspire greater affection
in the army or who would be animated BY
any higher sense of pubic duty, as well
as his duty TO the queen and to porlia-
ment
Mr.. Campbell -Bannerman further said
that the appointment OF a commander
in-chief of the army would be main
tRined, but his functions would be great
ly modified. He would be subject TO the
ordinary rules Affecting star officers, and
/ his Office would be tenable for a period Of
ten years, which term would be capable
OF extension If desirable. The commander
in-chief would be the principal military
! advisor Of the secretary OF state for war,
whose council would consist Of five gem
eral officers.
During the debate on the war estimates,
! the Hon. William ST. John Broderick
conservative member for the Guilford d.
t.t.. f.FC oh fpF "a mr.
nation in regard to the present supply OF
| small arms and ammunition.
MIR. Campbell-Bannerman said the esti-
mate comprehended enough to meet the
current needs.
! Mr.. Broderick was not satisfied with this
answer and moved that the salary of the
/ secretary Of state for war be reduced 100
pounds to cover what he alleged was de-
felt in the army stores. etc.
| Mr. Campbell -Bannerman contended that
! the estimate for small arms was ample 10
render possible the mobilization Of three
army corps Of 10000 men, with sufficient
| ammunition.
| A. j. Balfour, the conservative leader In
| the House, held that the vote asked for
would not provide a proper supply Of arms.
| Joseph Chamberlain, the liberal unionist
! leader, said that the supply on hand was
| a long way behind what the Japanese army
| had wher It took the field.
George j. Goschen, formerly chancellor
| Of the exchequer. said he concluded. after
| listening to the debate, that, using the
word reserve In its original sense Great
| Britain had no reserve at all.
| The division was then taken and the gov
ernment was defeated by a vote of 1872 to
| 1875
The defeat OF the government on a ques.
! tion Of the estimates was received with
/ a volley of deafening conservative cheers
| Mr.. Campbell -Bannerman Immediately
moved that the committee report pro.
| gress on the estimates which was agreed
! to.
Mr.. Balfour asked If the government
! proposed to take up further business this
| evening.
! After some discussion It was agreed tc
proceed with the naval works bill
! The result surprised both sides.
After the House had again Gained dowr
| 70 business the lobbies were crowded with
/ members discussing the situation. The
/ consensus Of opinion among the liberals
was that the government ought not tC
take the extreme step Of dissolving parlil
ment on its defeat in such a minor mat
/ ter.
In conversation Mr.. campbell-Banner
man said the government must find an
| other secretary of state for war.
! A conservative whip, replying TO charge,
/ that II was a trick division, denied tha
/
| the governments defeat was the legit
| innate complement Of a series OF incl
dents connected with the war Office mis-
management
Several liberals including Sir Charlie.
] Dixie. voted against tho government. II
/ an interview Sir Charles said he hoped
/ the government would not take it's dc
| feat seriously. 1t might get out Of ths
! difficulty by putting back a vote for ths
! secretary Of wars salary. Doubles,
when this was proposed the House woult
agree TO it,
/ A cabinet council has been summoned
| for tomorrow. Mr.. Campbell Banner.
man, secretary OF state for war. will offer
/ to resign, because Of the reduction by the
| House of the vote for a supply Of small
arms and ammunition contained in the
war estimates. A section of the liberals
urge the minister to call a general party
| conference. TO consider the matter of dis
/ solving parliament.