The sun., 1896-10-10
WHERE ROSEBERY STANDS.
WHY He OPPOSES GLADSToNE AND
WHY HIS PANTY FELL.

DID Gladstone Complete tho Collapse OF
Liberalism I-Engiaud Would ImperiI
Her Existence by Isolated Action in Tur-
key-Who Is TO he the New LraderI
EDINBURGH, Oct o.-Speaking in this city to-
night, Lord Rosepery discussed the remedies
that had been suggested for the settlement OF
tho Turkish question. He adduced reasons
against nearly every one of them. Regarding
tho proposal that Russia should take possession
Of Constantinople, Lord Rosebery said that his
own Government had been extremely anxious to
arrive at an understanding with Russia. and he
was still in every way hopeful that such an un-
derstandinr as to the Turkish question would
be reached. He urged the advocates OF the pro-
posal, however, to remem Der the treatment that
had been accorded the Poles by the Russians
Moreover he asked. how was Great Britain to
give to Russia what was not hers.
While vowing veneration and unaltered
friendship for Mr.. Gladstone. Lord Rosebery
said that he could not agree with the proposal
made by Mr. Gladstone in his Liverpool speech
to withdraw the British Ambassador from Con-
stantinople. or to threaten action which could
not be effected II the powers did not approve of
it. Such course would lead to humiliation
He differed with Mr.. Gladstone in the opinion
that Great Britain was bound by the Cyprus
convention to intervene in Turkey This con-
vention had been dead letter ever since it had
been signed. He did not desire specially tho re-
tention Of Cyprus and would willingly give it to
any power, except Turkey, as the price of a
European concert.
Lord Rosebery further declared that he was
emphatically opposed to isolated action by
Great Britain on the Turkish question, and
would fight the proposal that she act alone
Such action would mean European war. with
the slaughter of hundreds of thousands
threaten tho existence Of Great Britain, and,
perhaps. precede the determination OF the Ar
menians. He could conceive of nothing more
futile. dangerous, and disastrous than such n
policy. Any British Minister incurring Euro
pean war, except through the direct necessity
of interests distinctly British. would be q Grim
inal He believed that any just war would
have the assistance OF the British colonies. He
doubted that war in behalf OF the Armenians
would elicit such assistance. The panacea was
concerted action by the powers most interested.
This could not be postponed long.
Lord Rosebery then referred to his retirement
from the leadership OF the Liberal party. He
said the difference of opinion on the Eastern
question was only one OF N series of incidents
He added that he had not received the loyal
support that peer needed II he was to lead his
esFy ssIy dsSs SsS been His pS in m
Tna TS p9s1y n. h fS Ssan
tered she c"'q De grace. The internal differences
in the party had been equal to the external dif-
to render his position untensble. He had ten
dered his resignation to his colleagues after
L0fa awsr ii s2nse na
Arnold Morley for their cordial support.
The meeting unanimously adopted resolu-
Which @ Lord kosesary D had p led e the Gnfs LIBERAL al
party. deploring his retirement, and earnestly
Lord Ro.eberv replied that his decision was
the result of mature reflection. and had been
reached with the conviction OF its absolute
necessity.
The clubs here to. night were filled with men,
oers who eagerly awaited n report or Lord
Rnsebery's speech at Edinburgh. The Central
News Was alive to the importance OF the occa-
sion. and caused column OF the speech to be
put on he tckrrs concurrently with its deliv-
cry This rciort was devoured with avidity
Lord Rossbery TO throw up the leadersh hip of his
party was discussed cxcitedlv.
A grent thrung filled the National Liberal
Club. which presented the appearance 1t does
at the time OF general election. Lord Rose
hery's reference, to ,Messrs Fowler, ,A.quith.
cleavage in the Rosebery Cabinet. especially in
terested the readers OF the speech. His response
regarded leaving open the question of his
possible rcNumption OF the leadership.
for scotland in MIR. Gladstone's last Cabinet.
stated afterward that he believed that Lord
Rosehery would soon be reelected as leader of
the Liberal party.
The Midland Liberal Federation have called
meeting for the purpose of offering the leader
ship OF tho Liberal party to Mr.. Gladstone. and.
in the event of the refusal OF the ex-Premier To
resume the leadership. to reatfirm their conti-
dence in the leadership OF Lord Rose berry.
Tho various opinions expressed by the press
and the gossip and arguments in the CLUBS show
the existence Of wide rift in the Liberal party.
4 majority of the party desire the leadership OF
| Sir William Harcourt but Others including
Spence Watson. President OF the National Lib
eral Federation, and most of the Scotch Llberat
members of Parliament. declare that Lord
Rosebery has not been fairly treated.
The independent. In Dublin, In its criticism of
the action OF Lord Rosebery, expresses its belief
| that the ex-Premier will become Unionist.
! The Chronicle. Liberal. but opposed to Lord
Rosebery the leader OF the party. max kes a hot
onslaught on the ex-Premier. accusing him of
total Indifference to the sutferings of the Ar
| menians.
His speech. 1t declares. was evidently an at
tempt to discredit the agitation In their behalf.
1t says 1t regrets that Lord Rosebery thought IL
necessary to express respect for Mr.. Gladstone,
! upon whom the speech WAS an unqualified AT
tack.
| The Ddilu Neps, Liberal. contends that there
! is evidence OF u rally to Lord Rosebery. and a
! renewal OF confidence in him which his speech
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