Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-09-20
POLITICAL CRISIS
STIRS ALL ENGLAND.
It Is Now the Sole Topic of
Conversation.
BALFoUR TO CONSULT KING.

Nominations For Cabinet Vacancies
VIII Probably Then Be Presented.
Roseberry Cabinet a Possible Con.
Contingensy-Premier Is Being se-
verely Criticised.
London, Sept 19.-The political cri-
sis is still the sole topic of. discussion
Balfour is expected to have an audi
ence Of King Edward at Balmoral to-
day, when doubtless he will present
the nominations for the cabinet vacan-
ctes. The exact nature of these ap-
pointments still continues a matter
of varied surmise. Regarding the
eventful result of the upheaval The
Spectator forecasts that Mr.. Balfour,
when he appeals to the country, will
be beaten and succeeded by a Rose
berry cabinet, which will not last long,
attracts the greatest attention
A curious phase of the situation is
the severe criticism regardless of par
ty lines bestowed ON Mr.. Balfour's
action in publishing his views and
selling them in pamphlet form. The
premier's keen sense of chivalry and
honor Is far too deeply appreciated
by all parties 70 ever permit the sug-
gestion that he purposely adopted the
doubtful practice. By Mr.. Balfour's
own admission he is mere child in
such matters" and his inexperience in
business affairs now appears to have
put him at the mercy of the publish
ers of the pamphlet, who are coming
money over the vital issue in nation
al affairs. That Mr.. Balfour will de-
vote his portion of the proceeds to
some charity is generally assumed, bul
tion some such intention in the pref
ace of the pamphlet.
The Outlook, which is warm sup
porter Of the premier, declares Mr.
Balfour's indiscretion strikes a rude
blow at ones reverence for the tradi
tions of Englis'4 public life, when
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 payment, only allowing them to
quote 1000 words, textually is "one OF
the worst feature in this deplorable
business"
The Spectator and other periodicals
also expressed concern on the latter
point. The Outlook estimates that
the expenses Of one hundred copies
alone would cover $4,000, of which
Mr.. Balfour will receive a large share
The pamphlet promises TO reach a
sale Of a million copies. The copies
printed have reached a premium many
of them selling for so cents, double the
price of the issue.
Several of the conservative agents
have gone so far as to threaten TO re
sign. The publishers make no dis
count to party organs even though
thousands are ordered and actually de-
mand the money in advance. The
Associated Press learns from an au
thoritative source that Mr.. Balfour ex
poets Mr.. Chamberlain to re-enter the
cabinet in event that an appeal to the
country returns Mr.. Balfour to power
Bothlestre, however, that the cleo
tions be postponed as long as possi
BILE in order to give Mr.. Chamberlain
the opportunity to impress his views
on the people. If the governmnt is
returned of 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 au.
thority thoroughly cognizant with Mr.
Cham mberlain's plans, Mr.. Balfour might
then find Mr.. Chamberlain unwilling
to join him.
"It has been Mr.. Chamberlain's pur
pose," said the person quoted, ito form
party Of his own and he may take
advantage Of the present opportunity
to carry out his intntion. His repu
tation as the only public man in Eng
land with perfect policy coupled with
his strength Of will and ability may
enable him to achieve his ambition
In case Of the success at the elections
Of his advanced program of prefenen
tfal tariffs, he would form his own cab
met and probably displace Mr.. Bal
four as premier"
Mn Balfour and Lord Lansdowne
both went to Balmoral today. MIR.
Broderick goes there Monday.