Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
Political Upheaval In England
the Sole Topic Under Dis
cussion In the Kingdom
PREMIER SEVERELY CRITICIZED
His Action in Selling His Pamphlet
to Publishing House for Distribution
Meets With Disapproval-Talk of
Chamberlain as Prime Minister -
TeIegraphic News.

London, Sept. 19.---The political crisis
is the sole topic of discussion in the
United Kingdom. Premier Balfour is
expected to have an audience with King
Edward at Balmoral today, when doubt
less he will present nominations for
cabinet vacancies. The exact nature OF
these appointments still continues to be
matter OF varied surmise. Regarding
the eventual result of the upheaval, the
Spectators forecast that Balfour, when
he appeals to the country, will be beat
en- and succeeded by the Roseberry
cabinet. which will not last long, at
tracts the greatest attention A curious
phase of the situation Is severe criti-
cism regardless of party lines, bestowed
on Balfour's action in publishing his
views and selling them in pamphlet
form. The premier's keen sence of
chivalry and honor is far too deeply
appreciated by all parties to ever per-
NIT the suggestion that he purposely
adopted such doubtful prac-
tice. BY Balfours own admis-
sion he is a mere child In
such matters and his mex
perience In business affairs now ap-
pears to have put him at the mercy Of
the publishers of the pamphlet, who are
coming money over vital issue in
national affairs. That Balfour will de-
vote his portion OF the proceeds to some
charity Is generally assumed. but 1t is
regretted that he did not mention some
such intention In the preface of the
pamphlet. The Outlook. which is a
warm supporter OF the premier declares
that Balfour's fndiscretion strikes
rude blow at ones reverence for the
traditions of English public life, when
public servants position seems to be
used for private gain. no matter whose"
The Outlook adds the fact that a
note which was sent to editors with a
pamphlet, only allowing them to quote
one thousand words taxeually, is "one
Of the worst features of this deplorable
business"
The Spectator and other periodicals
also expressed concern on the latter
point. The Outlook estimates that the
profits on hundred thousand copies
alone will be over seventeen thousand
dollars, of which Balfour will receive
a large share. The pamphlet promises
to reach the sale Of million copies In
the meantime there are no pamphlets
in print and copies printed have reach
ed premium, many of them selling
for SO cents, or double the price issued
Balfour's party managers openly pro-
claim grave dissatisfaction. In the
first place they say they cannot get
any more copies for their impatient
constituents, and add that they object
to paying for literature which Is sup
posed to be a most powerful aid in
keeping the government in power. Sew
eral conservat tive agents have gone so
far as to threaten to resign. The
publishers make no discount to the par
ty organizations, even though thou
sands are ordered, and actually demand
money in advance.
The Associated Press learns from an
authoritative source that Balfour ex-
poets Chamberlain to re-enter the cab
met in the event that the appeal to the
country returns Balfour to power. Both
desire, however. that elections shall be
postponed as long as possible. in order
to give Chamberlain an opportunity to
impress his views upon the people.
II the government is returned or II
weak liberal ministry is retained In
power only a short time, Balfour an
ticipates that he and Chamberlain will
reorganize a new ministry. According
to an authority thoroughly cognizant
with Chamberlain's plans, Balfour
might then find Chamberlain unwilling
to join him. 1T has been Chamber
lains purpose" said the person quoted.
"to form party Of his own, and be
may take advantage of the present OPP
portunity to carry out his intentions.
His reputation as the only public man
In England with a definite policy, coup
lied with his strength of will and ability
may enable him to achieve his anbi-
tions. In case of success at the cleo
tions, of his advanced program of pref
erential tariffs, he would form his own
cabinet and probably displace Balfour
as premier" Balfour and Lord Lans-
downe both went to Balmoral today.
Brodrick goes there Monday.