The St. Louis Republic., 1903-09-20
1t Is Reported That He and Mar
quis of Londonderry Hand in
Their designations.
NOT ACCEPTED BY BALFOUR.
Probably Will Not Press the Mat
ter Unless New AppOintees
Are Advocates of Pref
erential Tariff.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
| London, Sept. Is-It is learned on the
best authority that the Dukc of Devon
shire. Lord President of the Council. and
the Marquis OF Londonderry. President OF
the Board of Eaucatioe. rendered their
| designations from the Cabinet concurrent
| ly with those of Messrs- Chamberlain and
Ritchie and Lord George Hamilton. but
| that Mr.. RaIrour refused to accept them.
! 1t is not known whether they will press
| the matter until the successors Of their
| late colleagues are appointed. but. If the
| appointees are pronounced advocates of a
| preferential tariff. It is believed that the
Duke and the Marquis viii resign.
The exact nature OF the new Cabinet ap-
pointments still continues a matter of
varied surmise. Regarding the ultimate
result of the upheaval the Spectator fore
| casts tha' Mr.. Balfour. when he appeals
| to the country, will be beaten and sue
ceeded by Roserery Cabinet, which will
not last long.
BALFOUR CRITICISED.
A curious phase of the situation is the
severe criticism, regardless of party lines.
| bestowed on Mr.. Balfours action in pub
fishing his views and selling them in pam
phlet form.
The Premier keen sense of chivalry and
honor is far too deeply appreciated by all
parties ever to permit the suggestion that
he purpOsely adopted the doubtful prac-
tice. BY Mr.. Balfour's own admission he
is '.mers child in such matters" and his
inexperience in business affairs now ap
pears to have put him at the mercy OF the
publishers Of the pamphlet, who are coin
affairs.
That Mr.. Balfour will devote his por-
ton Of the proceeds to some charity is
generally assumed. but it is regretted that
he did not mention some such intention in
the preface OF the pamphlet.
The outlook, when is a supporter Of the
Premier, declares Mr.. Balfour's .'indis-
cretion strikes a severe blow at ones
reverence for the traditions of English
public life, when a public servants posi-
ton seems to be used for private gain, no
matter whose
THREATEN TO RESIGN.
The Outlook estimates that the profits
on 10000 copies alone will be over ;I7,eeo.
OF which Mr.. Balfour will receive a large
share. The pamphlet promises to reach a
sale Of 1.ooO.OOO copies. In the meantime
there are no pcmphlets in print and the
copies printed here reached a premium,
many Of them selling 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 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 Govern
ment in power.
Several of the Conservative agents have
gone SO far as to threaten to resign. The
publishers make no discount to party or
ganizatons. even though thousands are
ordered. and actually demand the money
in advance.
BALFoUR's EXPECTATIONS.
II has been learned from an authorita-
tive source that Mr.. Balfour expects Mr.
Chamberlain TO re-erter the Cabinet, in |
the event that an appeal to the country |
returns Mr.. Balfour to power. Both de- |
sire, however. that the elections be post |
pored as long as possible, In order to give |
Mr.. Chamberlain the opportunity TO inn |
press his views on the people. If the Gov |
ernment is returned. or If a weak Liberal |
Ministry is retained in power only short |
time. Mr.. Balfour anticipates that he and |
Mr.. Chamberlain will reorganize a new
Ministry.
According to an authority thoroughly
cognizant Of Mr.. Chamberlain's plans. |
MIR. Balfour might then find Mr.. Chamber |
lain unwilling to join him.
ut had been Afr. Chamberlain's pur-
pose" said the person quoted. Ito form Z /
party Of his cwIl, and he may take ad-
vantage of the present opportunity to |
carry out his intention. His reputation as
the only public man in England with a
definite policy. coupled with his strength
OF viii and ability. may enable him to
achieve his ambition. In case of the suc-
cess at the elections OF his advanced pro-
gramme Of preferential tariffs he would
form his own Cabinet and probably dis
place Mr.. Balfour as Premier
Mr.. Balfour and Lord LaIsdowne both
went TO Balmoral to-day. Mr. Brodricb
goes there Monday.
Lord Halsbury telegraphed to London
tonight saying that the report that he
Intended 10 resign the Lord High Chan
was not true