The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22
THE POLITICAL CRISIS.
United Kingdom Gabbles over Moves Of Cham.
bsylain and Balfour,
(By the Associated Press. J

London, Sept. 19.-The political crisis
is still the sole topic of discussion in the
United Kingdom. Premier Balfour is ex-
pected to have an audience of King Ed
ward at Ralmoral when doubtless he will
present the nominations for the Cabinet
vacancies. The exact nature of these ap-
pointments still continues a matter CT
varied surmise.
Regarding the eventual result of the
upheaval, the Spectators forecast, that
Mr.. Balfour, when he appeals to the coun-
try, will be beaten and succeeded by a
Roseberry Cabinet, which will not last
long, attracts the greatest attention.
A curious phase of the situation Is the
severe criticism regardless of party lines.
bestowed on Mr.. Balfour's action in pub
fishing his views and selling them IN
pamphlet form. The Premier's inexper-
ence 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 The Outlook, which is a warm
supporter of the Premier, declares Mr..
Balfour's indiscretion STRIKES a rude blow
at ones reverence for the traditions of
English public life"
The Outlook estimates that the profits
on 100, 900 copies alone will be over $4,000,
Of which Mr.. Balfour will receive large
share The pamphlet promises to reach
sale of a million copies. In the mean
time there are no pamphlets in print and
the copies printed have reached a prem.
ium, many of them selling for fifty cents,
double the price of the issue Mr.. Bal
tours party managers openly proclaim
grave dissatisfaction. 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
literature which is supposed to be the
most powerful aid in keeping the gov
eminent in power.
The Associated Press learns from an au
thoritative source that Mr.. Balfour ex'
poets Mr.. Chamberlain to re-enter the
Cabinet in the event that an appeal to
the country returns Mr.. Balfour to power
Both desire, however, that the elections
be postponed so long as possible IN order
to give Mr.. Chamberlain the opportunity
to impress his views on the people. u
the government is returned, or If weak,
Liberal ministry is retained in power
only short time, Mr.. Balfour anticipates
that he and Mr.. Chamberlain will re.
organize a new ministry. According to an
authority thoroughly cognizant with Mr.
Chamberlain's plans, Mr.. Balfour might
then find Mr. Chamberlain unwilling to
join him.
at has been Mr.. Chamberlain pur.
pose" said the person quoted, ito forrl
party of his own and he may take
advantage of the present opportunity "a
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 enable him to
achieve his ambition. In case of the sue
cess at the elections of his advanced pro
gram of preferential tariffs he would form
his own Cabinet and probably displace
Mr.. Balfour as Premier
| Mr.. Balfour and Lord Lansdowne, both
went to Balmoral today. Mr.. Broderick
goes there Monday.