Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-23


permit the suggestion that he purposely
adopted the doubtful practice. BY Mr..
Balfour's own admission, he is q mere
child In such matters" and his inexpe-
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 MI. 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
or Of the premier, declares Mr. Balfour's
indiscretion strikes rude blow at ones
reverence for the traditions Of English
public life. when a public servants po-
sition seems to be used for private gain,
no matter whose"
The Outlook adds that the fact that
note was sent to the editor with the
pamphlet. only allowing them to quote
1000 words textually, is lone Of the
worst features in this deplorable busi-
ness"
The Spectator and other periodicals
also express concern on the latter point
The Outlook estimates that the profits
on 100000 copies alohe will be over
$17,000 of which Mr.. Balfour will re-
ceive large share. The pamphlet
promises to reach sale of million
copies. In the meantime there are no
pamphlets in print. and the copies print
ed have reached a premium, many of
them selling for so cents. double the
price OF the issue. Mr.. Balfour's party
managers openly proclaim grave dissat-
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 lit
most powerful aid in keeping the gov
eminent in power.
Several of the conservative agents
have gone so far as to threaten to re-
sign. The publishers make no discount
to party organizations, even though
mand the money in advance.
The press learns from an authorita-
tive source that Mr.. Balfour expects Mr..
Chamberlain to Renter the cabinet in
the event that an appeal to the coun-
try returns Mr.. Balfour to power.
Both desire, however, that the elections
be postponed so long as possible, in or
der to give Mr.. Chamberlain the op-
portunity to impress his views ON the
people. II the government is re-
turned, or, if a weak, liberal ministry
is retained in power only q short time.
Mr.. Balfour anticipates that he and Mr..
Chamberlain will reorganize a new
ministry. According to an authority
thoroughly cognizant with Mr.. Cham
berlain's plans, Mr.. Balfour might then
ind Mr.. Chamberlain unwilling to Join
him.
1T has been Mr.. Chamberlain's pur-
pose." said the person quoted, TO form
a party OF his own. and he may take ad-
vantage OF the present opportunity to
carry out his intention. His reputation
as the only public man in England with
definite policy. coupled with his
strength Of will and ability. may en-
able him to achieve his ambition. In
case Of the success at the elections of
his advanced programme Of preferen-
tial tariffs, he would form hie own cab
met and probably diap@ace Mr.. Balfour
as premier" u
Glad OF Chambeela&nps Restoration.
A Reuter- dispatch from st. Peters,
burg says MI. Chamberlains resigna-
ton is regarded BY the Russian press
and public with Satisfaction, as it is
considered that With M. Chamberlain
disappears one OF tbe most dangerous
political factors for European peace.