The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-09-25
BRITISH DISCUSS
POLITICAL crisis
Successors to Fill Cabinet Vacan-
cies Is Still Matter of
Surmise.
PREMIER BALfOUR SUBJECTED
TO VERY SEVERE CRITICISM
His Action I'm Publishing Views I'm
Pamphlet Form and Selling Them
Creates Much Adverse TaIk-Au-
thor and Publishers Coming Money
Comment of the Papers.

London, Sept. 21.--The political crisis
is still the sole topic of discussion in
the United Kingdom. Premier Balfour
was expected to have an audience of
when he was expected to present the
nominations for the cabinet vacancies.
The exact nature Of these appointments
still continues a matter of varied sur
mise.
Regarding the eventual result of the
Mr.. Balfour, when he appeals to the
country, will be beaten and succeeded
by a Rosebery cabinet, which will not
last long, attracts the greatest atten-
ton.
A curious phase of the situation is
the severe criticism, regardless of party
lines, bestowed on Mr.. Balfour's 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 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 Mr.. Balfour will devote
his portion of the proceeds to some
oh ri &c cd hut
is regretted that he did not mention
some such intention in the preface of
the pamphlet.
Comment of the Outlook.
The Outlook, which is a warm support
er of the premier, declares Mr. Balfour's
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 adds that the fact that
a 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 bust
ness"
The Spectator and other periodicals
also express concern on the latter point.
The Outlook estimates that the profits
on 100000 copies alone will be over
SIT 900, of which Mr.. Balfour will re-
ceive large share. The pamphlet
promises to reach a 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
erature which is supposed to be the
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
thousands are ordered, and actually de-
mand the money in advance.
tive source that Mr.. Balfour expects Mr..
Chamberlain to reenter 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 weak, liberal ministry
is retained in power only a 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
find Mr. Chamberlain unwilling to Join
him.
ut has been Mr.. Chamberlain's pur-
pose" said the person quoted, ito form
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 his own cab
met and probably displace Mr. Balfour
as premier"
Glad of ChamberIain's Resignation.
A Reuter- dispatch from st. Peters,
burg says Mr. Chamberlain's resigna-
ton is regarded by the Russian press
and public with satisfaction, as 1t is
considered that with Mr.. Chamberlain
disappears one of the most dangerous
political factors for European peace.