The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-09-20
MAY ORGANIZE
HIS OWN PARTY
Not Certain That Chamberlain
VIII follow BalfOur.
CRITICISM OF THE PREMIER
MAKING A PROFIT OFF OF HIS
PAMPHLET.

London, Sept. 19.-The political crisis
is still the sole topic Of discussion IL
the United Kingdom Premier Balfouc
is expected to have an audience with
King Edward at Balmoral today when
doubtless, she viii present the nominal
tons for the cabinet vacancies. The
exact natU e OF these appointments
stlI continues a matter of varied sur
Mise Regarding the eventual result of
the upheavaL the Spectator forecasts
that Mr. Balfour, when he appeals to
the country. viii be beaten and sue
ceeded by Rosebery cabinet, which
viii not last long attracts the greatest
attention.
A curious phase Of the situation is the
severe criticism regardless of party
lines. bestowed on Mr.. BalfOurs action
IN publishing his views and selling
them in pamphlet form The Dremier's
Keen sense Of chivalry and honor is far
too deeply appreciated by all parties
10 ever permit the suggestion that ne
purposely adopted the doubtful prac-
tice.
Pleads Ignorance
BY Mr.. Balfour's own admission ne
is mere child in such matters, and
his inexperience in business affairs now
appears to have put him at the mercy
of the publishers Of the pamphlet, who
are coming money over the vital issue
viii devote his portion Of the proceeds
to some charity is generally assumed,
but il is regretted that he did not men
ton some such intention in the preface
of the pamphlet The Outlook, which
Is warm supporter OF the premier, de
clares Mr.. BalfoUr's indiscretion
strikes rude blow at ones reverence
for the traditions of English 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
LOCO words teXtually. is zone of the
worst features in this deplorable bust
ness"
The Spectator and other periodicals
also express concern on the latter
point.
Large Profits Accrue.
The Outlook estimates that the pro
fits on 100000 copies alone win be ST.
OOO, Of which Mr.. BalfOur viii receive
a large share. The pamphlet promises
to reach a sale Of 1 900 900 copies. IN
the meantime there are no pamphlets
IN print, and the copies printed here
reached a premium. many of them SELL
ing for 80 cents, double the price of the
issue. Mr.. BalfOur's party managers
openly proclaim grave dissatisfaction.
In the first place, they say they can
not get any more copies for. their i'm
patient constituencies and, they add,
that they object to paying for literature
which il supposed to be the most pow
erful aid in keeping the government in
power.
Several Of tho r.o,,r.o.,---, +s,-c ,.~r,,.t,.
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-
nand the money in advance.
The Associated Press learns from an
source that Mr.. BalfOur
expects 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 pos
sible in order TO give Mr.. Chamberlain
the opportunity to impress his views on
the people. IF the government is re
turned, or if a weak liberal ministry is
retained in power only a short time.
Mr.. BalfOur anticipates that he and
Mr. Chamberlain viii reOrganize a new
New Party Possible.
According to an authority thoroughly
coSnizdnt with Mr.. ChamberIain's
plans, Mr.. Balfour might then find Mt.
unwilling to join him.
1T has been Mr.. Chamberlain pur-
pose, said the person quoted. Ito form
a party of his own. and he may take
advantage of the present opportunity to
carry out his intention. His reputation
a. the only public man in England with
a definite policy, coupled with his
Of viii 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"
Mr- BalfOur and Lord I.ansdowne
both went 20 Balmoral today. Mr..