River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-09-24

London, Sept. 21.-Lord BalfouT, of
Burleigh, secretary for Scotland, and
Arthur Ralph Douglass Elliot, fihan-
cial secretary to the treasury have re-
signed, and their designations have
been accepted by the king. Mr.. Elliot
was not in The cabinet These two res
ignations make a total of four vacant
cabinet posts and one secretaryship at
Mr.. Bahour's disposal
king Approves Changes.
London, Sept. 21.-The Observer says
King Edward, in the course of his au-
dience with Premier Balfour, approved
certain changes in the ministry. Mr..
Balfour, the Observer adds, will prob
ably make official announcement of the
new appointments to-day or Tuesday,
but this announcement is likely to be
incomplete, as the premier will not
be able to perfect the reconstruction
shire, the lord president of the coun-
Gil, shall decide what course he will
adopt.
Sole Topic of Discussion.
London, Sept. 21.-The political crisis
is still the sole topic of discussion in
the United Kingdom, Premier Baliour
was expected to have an audience of
King Edward at Balmoral. where he was
expected to present the nominations for
the cabinet vacancies. The exact nature
of these appointments still continues
matter of varied surmise.
Regarding the eventual result of the
upheaval, the Spectator forecast, that
Mr.. Balfour, when he appeals to the
country, will be beaten and succeeded
by Rosebery cabinet, which will not
last long, attracts the greatest atten-
ton.
Ba1fOur Criticised.
! A curious phase Of the situation is
the severe criticism, regardless of party
lines, bestowed on Mr.. Balfours action
| in publishing his views and selling them
in pamphlet form. The premier's keen
sense of chivalry and honor is far too
deeply appreciated by all parties to even
permit the suggestion that he purposely
adopted the doubtful practice. BY Mr..
Balfour's own admission, he is mere
child in such matters" and his ineSpe-
rience in business affairs now appears
to have put him at the mercy of the pub
| fishers of the pamphlet, who are coming
money over the vital issue in national
affairs That Mr.. Balfour will devote
his portion of the proceeds to some
charity is generally assumed, but it
is regretted that he did not mention
some such intention in the preface OF
the pamphlet
Comment of the Outlook.
The Outlook, which is warm support
er of the premier declares Mr.. Balfour's
indiscretion STRIKES a rude blow at ores
reverence for the traditions of English
public life, when public servants po-
sition seems to be used for private gain,
no matter whose"
The Outlook estimates that the profits
on 100000 copies alone will be oyer
ST. 900, of which Mr.. Balfour will re-
ceive large share. The pamphlet
promises to reach a sale of a million
copies. In the meantime there are no
pamphlets in print, and the copies print
ed have reached premium, many of
them selling for SO cents, double the
price of the issue. Mr. Balfour's party
managers openly proclaim grave dissst
isfaction. In the first place, they say
they cannot get any more copies for
their impatient constituencies, and they
add that they object to paying for Mt
erature which is supposed to be the
most powerful aid In keeping the goV-
eminent in power.
Expects Chamberlain to Retire.
The press learns from an authorita-
tive source that Mr. Balfour expects MIR.
Chamberlain to reenter the cabinet In
the event that an appeal to the couh-
try returns Mr.. Balfour TO power.
Both desire, however, that the elections
be postponed so long as possible, in o.
| der to give Mr. Chamberlain the OPP
portunity to impress his views on the
| people. If the government is re-
turned, or, if a weak, liberal ministry
| Is retained in power only short time,
Mr.. Balfour anticipates that ne and Mr..
| Chamberlain will reorganize new
ministry According to an authority
thoroughly cognizant with Mr.. Cham
berlains plans, Mr.. Balfour might then
! find Mr.. Chamberlain unwilling to join
him.
Died of His Injuries.
| Chicago, Sept 21.-Nathan Butler