The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-25
LIBERALS WILL LOSE
They are Divided, With Con-
Servatiyes a Unit
SALlSBURYS CUTE TRICK
In Timing Elections = The
Chamberlain Rake-oR
SALlSBURYS CUTE TRICK

week remains before polling begins and
it will be only a little over five weeks
when the the new parliament assemblies.
That it will be a Conservative body is
a foregone conclusion. Mr.. Herbert
Gladstone admits that it is quite i'm
possible for the Liberals to win over the
16O sea- IS necessary to give them a vic
tory. Thus from the outset the election
loses it's interest, practically resolving
itself into an opportunity for politicians
on both sides to air their views and to
discuss the momentous ssues Of the last
wear untrammeled by the conventional
tiles of St. Stephens. This outbreak OF
oratory, judged from the initial stages,
promises to develop no new or startling
facts. The Conservatives conf1ne their
energies to a defense of the war in South
Africa and of its management; while the
Liberals attempt to ignore It, concen-
trating their attacks upon the failure
of the Conservatives to fulfill the prom
ises of beneficial legislation. Though
this is officially the Liberals plank, the
divi sion of their ranks over the war is
so great that it is quite impossible to
keen all the candidates iaf line. Thus,
while Sir Edward Grey and the Right
Hon. H II. Asuuith and others are tell
ing the voters that it is useless to dis
cus1s the war and admitting the annexa-
ton Of the Boer replbEcs IS the only log
ical outcome, Mr.. Morley and other well
known members OF the party are telling
them that the war was unnecessary and
that the annexation of the republics is
blot upon EngLands fair name.
One one point hofever. the Liberals al
unite; and that point is the unfairness
Of Lord Salisbury in bringing about
dissolution at the present moment, when
the register of 1893 is expiring, so that
tins all who were not registered over
four years ago are DISTINGUISHED. The
new register comes into force in Feb
ruary. Thousands are affected; and the
Liberals maintain that Lord Salisbury's
action is not only without precedent but
is unconstitutional. On the other hand,
the Conservatives claim that Lord Sal
isfurv acted fairly, as, had he waited
until after February he would have the
undoubted advantage of the votes Of SOL
diens returning from South Africa.
In their wrath that the election was
pracipitated with so little warning the
Liberals are not not alone. Business
men. regardless of party, are furious
over the disintegra ton of trade which al
wavs accompanies election contests.
Publishers. for instance. after wretch
| ed wear. seeing the war in South Africa
! ending and affairs in China becoming
more olliesceTt, made all preparations for
| a revival of trade. Just as they were be-
! ginning to put new books out the an
| no1ncement of the dissolution of pariia-
ment came ike a thunderclap, spelling
all their prospects. The stock echange,
on the same grounds, has got great
grievance against lord Salisbury. as it
will he well into December before the
public can be expected to take keen in
terest in stocks.
The question of home rule, except IN
Ireland. is scarcely mentioned. Mr.. Her
| bert Gladstone, who represents West
Leeds. advises his commitments to let
the matter rest; but the Earl of Sand
witch strikes much franker note in re-
nouncing his adherence 10 the govern
ment and returning to the ranks Of the
Liberals because "hone rule" is dead.
A miniature bomb has been thrown into
| the Conservative camp by the Liberal
! Morning Leader, which publishes a
lengthy story showing that the wife,
sons and daughters of Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain the secretary of state for the
colonies hold almost all the shares Of
the firm of Hoskins Sons contractors
TO the admiralty. Among the sons hold
ing large amounts Of. stock is Mr.. ].
Austen Chamberlain, the eldest son of
the secretary, who is a civil lord of the
admiralty. To put worse complexion
on the matter. It is pointed out that
there are no Roskinses now connected
with the business, which is practically a
family concern and apparently prosper
ous The only answer so far vouch-
| safed to the accusations is a letter from
Mr. Chamberain's secretary saving the
minister is not disposed to notice the
cowardly insinuation contained in en- in
direct charge"
/ Rumors assigns the war ministry to
Mr.. Chamberlain in the new cabinet, the
supposition being that the Marquis Of
I,andsdowne will retire and also that Mr..
Chamberlain will then have Lord Roberts
as commander in chief and Lord Kitch-
ener as adjutant general Earl Halls
bury. the lord high chancellor: earl Cad
ogan. the lord lieutenant Of Ireland
Viscount Cross the lord privy seal. and
Mr.. William Court Gully, the speaker of
the house Of commons. are all said to be
likely 10 retire.
Another American innovation viii
fgsfr., ~ 7 IN, CHI
Of 20 laundries run by American en-
ployes and with American money.
How greatly the British government
profits by death can be judged by tbs
returns Of the estate duties Tor lSg9-50
They show that nearly 100000 pounds
sterling were added 70 the excheque.
from this cause The total sun
heluea the5 by 6c.z4 persons amounted %
over e92ocl,ooo pounds sterling. or hat
. the national de5t Twelve milton acres
3 paid tolls 10 the amount OF 20o.cs
, pounds sterling.
Lord Roberts laconic report that
nothing IS left for the Boer army bu'
q few maraudtng bands came onoo--
tunely Tor the government. II was. in.
deed. announced that Lord SALISBURY
awaited IL before going 70 the country
NaraadiEs sands do not require m,
presence ~ 81 I'D marshal so Lord
Roberts coming home is eagerly awaited
though II would seem that these sam,
n-arsuders win aStaln several army. corn.
I il South Africa. But 10 al intents and
purposes with "a exception % the cas-
ualty and sick reports. the way. so IA
. as the British public Is concerned. wa.
I over weeks axe and ire Soi.7rs-0@ NJ