Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-11
A STRONG CABINET.
Eannerman's Efforts Commended Even
by London's Conservative Newspapers.

London, Dec. 11.-The Conservative
1norninG newspapers are compelled to
.,dmit that Sir Henry CamDbell-i;an
herman has succeeded in forming
InuclI stronger administration than
Nad been thought possible. The Liberal
lapcrS are full Of enthusiasm and Of
.-prdial congratulations to the premier
an having not only united all sections
If his party in the ministry, but ON
hatin displayed great discrimination
IN giving it's individual members con-
genial pests. They express the convic-
ion that such Il cabinet Will inspire
confidence both at home and abroad.
The names of Herbert Henry ASqulth.
Sir Edward Grey and Richard Burden
Ialdane, alone, it is held, will give
great weight to the ministry and in
sure that there will be no revival of
';t&detonian Home rule despite the
f.-rt that the cabinet contains Il pre-
I'pnderence of those favorable to Home
rule.
The Conservative organs point out
that the most enthusiastic Homo ruler,
John Morley, has been sent to the In
lila office, where he will have little in
tiuence on internal politics.
7aturaly the subject of much comment
and there is considerable curiosity az
10 what attitude he will adopt when
he addresses the Liberal League. to-
day. 1t is noticeable that his son-ili-
law, the Earl of Crewe, is in the cab
met.
The composition of the cabinet pre-
ients no surprising features. 1t is larg-
or than WAS expected. the last Liberal
cabinet only numbering 16 members.
SIX of the new secretaries, besides Sir
Henry Campbell Zimmerman. have h"ld
cabinet rank before. though most Of
ihcn have held ministerial appoint
n,ents, whilst three, David Lloyd
George, Augustine Eirrll and John
Burns have never before held office of
any kind.
The rapid rise of John Burns from the
workshop to the cabinet with a slldry
OF $4,000 year. is unique feature,
indicating the growing Importance of
the Radical party. He will be the first
labor member of the House of Com
mons to have attained cabinet rank
Perhaps the most popular appoint
mcnt of all is that of Sir Edward Grey
mo, after Lord Rosebcry, has the
''i~h-St LOT St6teSlnl llShlD
ne Is expected to uphold the best ira
'itions of Great Brtan's foreign pol-
icy and to inspire confidence abroad.
Augustine Birrell is not a member OF
Parliament. but it is expected thar h,
VIII he elected for Bristol almost i'm
mediately.
Among the unexpected appointment,
ere those of John Sinclair and Levi.
Vernon Harcourt. The former has Ia,
much military experience and has beo,
fariiamentary whip and secretary t,
S,r Henry Campbell Zimmerman. Mr.
ti.rcourt is very popular in society
haron Tweedmouth will lead in n
House Of Lords. thus succeeding ~,
spencer. who is i'll.
Inc omission of Sir Charles D;r
!. from the ministry is much commento
upon py the Daily Telegram uh;o
'ays In an editorial that it does ~,
'eSlre TO reopen wounds that sbo,I
ave been healed years ago hut p.
''lhds the Liberals that they w.,
tiad to avail themselves of the sarvi,.
al Sir Chmdrles while they We're ont
once. inviting him 10 lead the deb,,,
ol i"relgn office questions. ct>
To have osiracizcd Sir cb3rras ~,
ai'"Stthsr, Tie Daily Telegraph ada