The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-20
Cabfnent Not Likely to he Completely
Reconstructed Until Several Men,
hers Decide What They VIII Do.
AN ATTACK ON MR.. BALF0UR
ACTION IN SELLING HIS VIEWS IN
PAMPHLET FORM CRITICISED.
Chamberlain, 1t Is Said, Is Expected
to Re-Enter the Cabinet After
the Coming Election.

LONDON, Sept 20-The Observer this
morning says: king Edward, in the
course Of his audience with Premier Bal
four, approved certain changes in the Min
istry Mr. Balfour, the Observer adds.
will probably make official announcement
OF the new appointments tomorrow or
Tuesday. but this announcement is likely
to be Incomplete. as the premier will not
be able TO perfect the reconstruction of the
Cabinet until the Duke of Devonshire, the
lord president of the council and Lord Bal
four OF Burleigh. secretary for Scotland,
will have decided what course they will
adopt. Mr.. Balfour and Lord Lansdowne
both went TO Balmoral yesterday. Mr..
Brodrick will go there to-day.
Regarding the eventual result Of the up
heaval the Spectators forecasts that Mr..
Balfour, when he appeals to the country.
will be beaten and succeeded by Rose
berry Cabinet, which will not last long, at
tracts the greatest attention. curious
phase of the situation Is the severe criti-
cism. regardless OF party lines. bestowed on
Mr.. Balfour's action In publishing his
views and selling them In pamphlet form.
Tie premier's keen sense OF chivalry and
honor is far teo deeply appreciated by all
parties to ever permit the suggestion that
ne purposeIy adopted the doubtful practice.
BY Mr.. Balfour's own admission he is a
mere child in such matters, and his expert
ence In business affairs now appears to
have put him at the mercy of the publish
srs Of the pamphlet, who are coming money
over the most vital issue in national af-
f. irs. That Mr.. Balfour will devote his
portion of the proceeds to some charity,
Is generally assumed, but IL is regretted
that he did not mention some such inten-
tion in the preface of the pamphlet.
CALLS 1T INDISCRETION.
The Outlook. which is a warm supporter
of the premier. declares Mr.. Balfours in
discretion strikes rude blow at ones rev.
erence for the traditions OF English public
life when a public servants position seems
to be used for private gain. no matter
whose" The Outlook adds that the fact
that a note was sent to the editors with the
pamphlet, only allowing them to quote one
thousand words textually. lis one of the
worst features in this deplorable business"
The Spectator and other periodicals also
express concern on the latter point.
Ihe Outlook estimates that the profits on
lVtvD copies alone Will be over $1,000, of
wnicn Mr. Baicour will receive a large
share. Tne pamphlet promises to reach
sale or million copies In the meantime
there are no pamphlets on hand. and the
copies printed reacned a premium. many Of
them selIing at 30 cents, double the price
OIL the issue Mr. BaIfour's party managers
openly proclaim grave dissatisfaction. In
the nrst place, they say, they cannot get
any more copies for their impatient con-
stituencies, and they add that they object
~ paying for literature which is supposed
10 De the most powerful aid in keeping the
government In power. Several of the Con-
servative agents have gone so far as to
threaten TO resign. The publishers make no
n f. arrfx
though thousands are ordered, and actually
demand the money in advance
A NEW SCHEME
IL Is learned from an authoritative source
that Mr.. Balfour expects Mr.. Chamberlain
60 re-enter the Cabinet in the event that
a appeal to the country returns Mr.. Bal
-four 10 power Both desire. however. that
the elections be postponed as long as pos
sible. to give Mr.. Chamberlain the
opportunity to impress his views upon the
people. II the government is returned or
tf a weak Liberal Ministry. is retained in
power only short time, Mr. Balfour an
ficipates that ne and Mr.. ChamberIain
will reorganize a new Ministry Accord
Ing 10 an authority thoroughly cognizant
with Mr.. Chamberla!n's plans. Mr. Bal
four might then find Mr.. Chamberlain un-
willing TO join him. 1T has been Mr.
Chamberlains purpose" says the person
quoted. Ito form party or his own. and
he may take advantage of the present op-
portunity to carry out his intention. His
reputation as the only public man in Eng
land with "A definite policy coupled with
his strength OF will and ability, may enable
him 10 achieve his ambition. In case of the
success at the elections OF his advanced pro-
gramme of preferential tariffs he would
form his own Cabinet and probably dis
place Mr. Baifour premier"
IL was reported yesterday that the Earl OF
Halsoury. the lord high chancellor, would
resign, owing To poor health. and that At
IaV Ra6
but Lord Halsbury last night denied the
rumor.