New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
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those OF our colleagues whose destinations were
rendered and accepted last month, but untn
some new Development in the situation should
have taken place have not thought il necessary
70 trouble YOU with these doubts. The speech
however. which you delivered last night mace ~
necessary for me 20 finally ana oenniteiy ueSaIs
whether I IN so far in agreement with yourSeit
on the question OF fiscal policy as 10 MAKE II
possible for me with satisfaction 10 myself or
advantage TO the community 10 remain Il mem
her Of YOUR government
I must. especially as the representative OF 1ne
government in one IF the Houses or Parliathen1.
fn forming this decision have regard not ohiS
10 the definite statements OF policy contained 4ii
your speech, bat also 10 its genera to.,s =,
tendency. AS 10 the former II was posslole 70
arrive az clear understanding by previous ols,
cussion hut 10 the latter no Judgment co1iu
be formed until declaration had peeh a0'~3''S
made.
MR. BA1,FoUR.s SPEECH CRITICISED
MAS prepsred by our discussions for your
statement that YOU desired 10 obtain Inc sanC
fion of the constituencies for reversal OF tI4s
doctrine that taxation should never be illposso
except for purposes OF revenue. ana lhls =, ~
doubt the principal and most oeilIate STATE
in your speech. But you may remember that =.
told you ] thought IL would be very olnlcuII -
make this statement the foundation OF a great
announcement Of policy, inasmuch as was mo-
aware OF any law or constitutional principe IN
which this doctrine embodied ADMIT
that YOU have succeeded in making this declara-
rion the basis OF great political announce
ment, but in my opinion that announcement h1s
been extended very far beyond the necesslues %
the case. r. A..
purpose OF the statement 10 which hau as as
scented 10 assert that the controversy OF lc4o'
which YOU describe as the great lawsuit between
free trade and protection. is OF no interest what
ever 20 rs excert from an historical point OF
view. Nor can ! think that Il was necessary 10
assert that you desired to reverse me hscaI
tradition. TO alter fundamentally the hscal ira
dition, that has prevailed during the last TWO
generations"
AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO PROTECTION.
I had hoped 10 have found in your speech a
definite statement Of adherence TO the principles
OF free trade as the ordinary basis of our fiscal
and commercial system, and an equally definlte
population Of the principle Of protection in the
Interest of our national industries. But in their
absence cannot help thinking that su dec
iarations as those which I have quoted cannot
fail to have the effect of materially encouraging
the advocates or direct protectlon IN we Ooh-
1roversy which has been raised tZ~2v Snout Ifle
country. and OF discoura ging those who. like me.
and. hoped. yourself, believe that our present
system Of free imports. and especially OF 1000
imports, is the whole most advantageous TO
the country. although do not contend that
the principles on which IL rests possess any
such authority sanctity as to forbid any de-
parture from it-for sufficient reasons.
have only ventured TO make these criticisms
from which we regard the whole question. and
] am very far from wishing to enter into any
personal controversy with you.
You have in your second speech said that this
subject could no longer I've left an open question
among the members of the government. and
fhink have said enough TO prove TO you that
there is no such agreement between us on the
general question 10 make It possible for me
20 be a satisfactory exponent Of your views or
those Of the government in the debates which
must inevitably take place in the next session OF
Parliament.
cannot adequately express the deep regret
which feel ia separating myself from a govern
ment with which I believe myself TO be in SYM
Dathy on all other matters of public policy, or
the anxiety with which 1 anticipate the wide di-
vision which fear mast result from the unex-
pected scope and strength of your declarations
az YESTERDAY in the ranks Of the Unionist party,
larrF ho1.l Inc he min inns viii en-
Geavored 20 express, no other course is open TO
me but to ask you TO place my resignation In
the hands Of mis- majesty.
] yours sincerely,
DEVONSHIRE
The Cabinet crisis has ended in a manner more
remarkable and dramatic than that of its in
ception Mr.. Balfour's new ministry affords
measure Of the enormous difficulty he had had
90 contend with in the task Of reconstruction,
and its composition seems 10 indicate that the
Premier himself can have little belief in its
durability. The most ssnguine supporters of the
government tonight express the smallest hopes
Of such an administration living many months.
and the prevalent idea is that there will he a
general election before Parliament reassembles.
The withdrawal Of the Duke Of Devonshire is
O. heavy blow. Had he remained the govern
,nent might possibly have survived another
Parliamentary session by avoiding legislation
dealing with the fiscal problem. but with him
goes the support Of the strong party OF Liberal
Tnionists in the country Mr. Balfour's extraor-
Y binary letter reproaching the Duke Of Devon
shire with breach of faith is the theme Of uni
Nersal surprise and comment. Though II is
generally admitted that Il is difficult TO under
stand why the duke did not resign when Mr.
Ritchie and the others seeded. it is recalled
that he publicly announced long ago that he
considered it his duty 20 hold Office as long as
possible in the interest Of free trade, and the
curiously plaintive and bitter tone of Mr. Bal
four's reply is regarded as altogether unjusti-
fed by the circumstances.
One consequence Of the Duke of Deyonshire's
retirement is extremely unfortunate for the gov
eminent It win bring the leadership Of the
House OF Lords to the unpopular Lord Lans-
ooWne. No successor has yet been appointed to
the Duke Of Devonshire. and several minor gov
eminent Offices still remain vacant
or the new appointments announced tonight
the most surprising is that OF the Hon Al
fred Lyttelton as Secretary for the Colonies. Mr..
Jyttelton is a man Of Acknowledged ability and
q good speaker but he has had ministerial
experience whatever. He is better known to the
colonies as a cricketer than as a politician He
and his seven brothers were famous cricketers
81 Elton. while Alfred and his brother Edward
displayed even greater prowess at football rae
ouets and other games. Alfred Lyttelton was
always an enthusiastic cricketer and he has
taken several teams on colonial tours. He was
eiso for fifteen years the champion tennis
player.
While the former Colonial Secretary brides
himself on having never taken any exercise
his successor is one of the greatest all round
athletes in England. Alfred Lyttelton IS re-
lated to Mr.. Balfour by marriage. He has beer
twice married His first wife was a daughter OF
Cir Charles Tenant and his secopd &c q s.,.-a.