The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-07-24

he was the minister of Queen Victoria's
declining years and the minister of
King Edwards opening reign. Rumors
of change have been rife since King
! Edward came to the throne, and it has
been frequently stated that the King
and the Prime Minister did not agree.
This latter has, however, proved to be
untrue. Lord Salisbury is an old man.
and he is worn out with the burden of
public affairs. He has, nevertheless,
banded on his policy, intact, and It
will be continued and not reversed by
his nephew, Arthur James Balfour.
Many people had an idea that Joseph
Chamberlain would be Premier, but
strong as Mr. Chamberlain, is, and
wonderfully able as he is, 1t is very
doubtful whether he would make a
good premier. He lacks the "suaviter
in modo," the diplomacy in action
which is one of the chief attributes
sought for in a leader of political
party This Mr.. Balfour certainly pos
sesses in an eminent degree, as his
uncle did before him.
Chamberlain's ambition is now said
TO be from the Colonial office to the
Exchequer He would certainly make
an able finance minister and the posi-
ton would enable him to carry out GER
tain financial schemes, of which some
inkling has been given during his oc-
cupation of the Colonial office. His
policy would be imperial, if it is posi-
BILE to have an imperial financial policy
and he would use his thorough knowl-
edge of colonial affairs, and his inti-
mate association with leading colonial
statesmen in carrying out that policy
Besides the resignation of Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach as chancellor of the eX-
chequer, there are likely to be other re-
signations. Among his lieutenants
Lord Salisbury numbered men who had
been his colleagues through life, and
who need rest as he does. a younger
generation will come forward, and
though tn traditions and policy of the
party will be preserved, other hands
| will have to carry along the burden of
! government and administer the details
! of office. This is a necessity of life,
and one Of the things to know in life
is how to retire gracefully.
! When speaking of Lord Salisbury, the
/ Marquis of Salisbury to give him his
| proper title, it may not be amiss to
| give short sketch of his life. He was
born February g. 1880. He was
| younger son and had to make his way
in life. His means were meager and
he increased them by writing political
| and other articles for leading papers,
the quarterlies and some OF the maya
zines. In 1858 he was elected NJ. p. for
Stamford and served his constituents
! till 1868 In 1865 his brother died, child
! less, and he became Lord Cranbona and
| in 1868 succeeded his father as Marquis
of Salisbury, leaving the House of Com
mons and taking his seat as peer. In
| 1866 he was Secretary for India in the
third Derby Cabinet, which fell in 1867,
and held the same post from 1874 to
1878 in the DisrasH Cabinet. From 1878
| to 1880 he was secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs.
Lord Salisburys first ministry was
formed in 1885, falling early in 1886. His
second administration began in July
of the same year and lasted till August
1898. His third administration COM
menced in June, 1885, and has lasted
seven years. This give Lord Salisbury
career in politics lasting forty-nine
years. His parliamentary training was
in both Houses. There were fifteen
years spent in the House of Commons,
and thirty-four years IN the House of
Lords. During thirty-six years of his
! life he has been in occupation of gov
eminent posts with a seat in the cab
met. He has been prime minister, taxi
! ing his three administrations, for a
! period of fourteen years.
! Surely the honors of office have been
thick upon Lord Salisbury, and he his
! guided the ship of a great state,
! through many troubled waters. That
he has been able to hold his party to-
gether for so long a period argues great
ability. He has worthily kept up the
traditions of his House. His ancestor,
the founder of the House of Cecil was
Queen EliZabeths celebrated minister
Lord Burleigh. 1t is not often that an
illustrious family can claim two states
men, at such widely different times, and
under such different circumstances,
and who have each been SO thoroughly
patriotic and such firm believers in the
destiny of their country.
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