Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-06-18
CHAMBERLAIN
MAY Be OUT
Rumor Colonial Secretary Has
Resigned Is Startling Re-
4 suit of Debate.
Mr.. RlTCHIE'S BOLD STAND
For Adjustment of Tax on Corn
Drives Out All Hope For Secreta-
tary's Tariff Policy-Al Speakers
Opposed to Plan. .,

isnatlon OF Cofonlal secretary Cham
berlain is the most startling develop
ment of the proposal OF the chancellor
of the exchequer, Mr.. Richie, to
abolish the corn tax, the debate on
which kept the house of commons
yesterday packed and spellbound un.
til midnight. Even II Mr.. Balfour
persuades Mr.. Chamberlain to remain
in the cabinet, the colonial secretarys
preferential tariff programme is hope.
lessly showed under, and his infiu-
ence as a political power In Great
Britain at least temporarily eclipsed
All the members of the government
who contributed to yesterdays debate
vigorously declared themselves as free
traders. and frankly opposed Mr..
Chamberlain proposals Except for
Mr. Chaplin, not a voice on either
side of the house was raised In effec-
tive support of Mr.. Chamberlain 8
campaign. Former members of cab
inets and private members. prospect
i've OF party, protested against any
dickering with Great Britain's fiscal
policy. The unionists Wed with the
liberals In declaring themselves out
and out free traders. All that was
lacking in the complete rout of the
protectionists' cabinet minister, was
Mr.. Balfours official pronouncement,
as premier and on behalf of the gov
eminent, that the cabinet as whole
, refused to adopt Mr.. Chamberlain 8
views. Both the pronouncement and
the premier were absent from the de-
bate, because, according to report,
Mr.. Balfour was spending the evening
endeavoring to persuade the colonial
secretary to remain In the cabinet,
Notwithstanding his differences with
his colleagues. The debate was adj
journed at midnight, when, amidst a
sensation, Chancellor of the Exche-
quer Richie said he hoped Mr.. Bal
four would be able to give the house
on Wednesday a definite statement on
behalf of the entire cabinet, though
he could not promise 1t.
Upon the resumption of the debate,
Mr.. Chaplin's amendment to the
budget bill, which Is the cause Of this
sensational political crisis, will be
taken up. Sir Henry Campbell-B Ban
herman will demand the right to know
the premier's attitude towards free
trade before they support him In the
repeal Of the corn tax.
Mr.. Balfour will reply and Mr..
Chamberlain Is also expected TO
speak There are many members who
believe tonight that Balfour will also
resign and that a dissolution Of the
house is involved, but these rumors
lack confirmation, the best opinion
being that a solution of the crisis will
be arrived at by Mr.. Chamberlain 3
resignation or by an open declaration
that he is willing to drop for the
present his preferential tariff pro-
posals.
"Oil and vitriol" Is the only ade-
quate description of Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach's speech today, which
started the revolt. Amid intense ST.
lence this famous Tory ex-minister
extolled the colonial secretary's vir-
tues and damned his programme.
BLACK Michael" as he Is familiar
ly called. was never seen to better
advantage The ministers sat with
troubled faces, Mr.. Balfour looking
especially detected.
James Bryce QiberaD followed, de-
claring that the reference to the
United States made by Mr.. Chamber
the protectionist argument was quite
erroneous, as American prosperity
was due greatly to the cheapness OF
food under system by which free
trade prevailed between all the great
states composing the American ma
ton. The colonial secretary's idea,
said the speaker, would disintegrate
the empire and produce network OF
protective tariffs such as that in
which America was now enmeshed.
Then came another sensation when
the Hon. Arthur Elliot, the financial
secretary Of the treasury, replying on
behalf OF the government, to Mr..
Bryce's inquiry, made a bitter attack
on protectionists and preferential
tariffs.
London, June 11.-By a dexterous
and extraordinary speech, Premier
Balfour last night temporarily
smeothed over the differences in the
cabinet, relieved Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain of any necessity OF re-
signing and for the moment averted
a crisis which threatened the unionist
party. This, Mr.. Balfour accomplish
ed without committing the govern
ment either to protection or free
trade, though the effect OF his speech
will generally be taken to mean that
the tariff issue Is to be shelved Tor
the present. Henry Chaplin's amend
ment, which gave rise to the most In
teresting debate Of the present par
lament, was defeated by The over.
whelming majority Of 396 votes, DOM
posed of unionists. liberals and Irish
members. The minority who support
ed Mr.. Chaplin's amendment were al
most all followers of the government,
while many others Of the conservative
party abstained from voting.
Many a spinster Is sorry she learn
ed to say mo-"
A woman never puts anything In
her pocket that she can bold In her
mouth.
No doubt many a wife wishes sho
had her old Job back ag-M. 49,.
As girls grow older they think less
Of dolls ane more Of dollars.
Piatonio friendship Is Better than
love of the konorable-men.ion brand.
Don't sit on assths' mans point
of view.
A little lie generally travels faste'
than a great truth.
Any man who boasts OF his wisdom
wouldn't do It II he had more.
When men mix religion with poll
tics too often the religion gets lost In
the shuttle.
II a man doesn't know when he's
we'll of some of his fool friends will
tell him.
The will Of the people disinherits a
good many candidates.
Ewes fondness for apples was a
good thing for tailors and dress
makers.
The silver lining to cloud Is not
visible to the naked eye.
xyl.. fo-.ily hao hIaoly ohaar