The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-07
ny HON, WILLIAM JENNINGS
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(Cepyrieht, 1006. by Joseph B. Bowles Copyright in Great Britain
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(Cepyrieht, 1006. by Joseph B. Bowies
 -COpyright in Great Britain
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 Paris, France Aug. 13. 1906.-Great Britain has recently experienced one of the greatest political revolutions she has ever known. The conserva. tive party. with Mir. Balfour. one or the ablest of modern scholars at it's head, and with MT. Joseph Chamber lain. a powerful orator and forceful political leader, as its most conspicu- ous champion, had won sweeping victory after the Boer war. and this victory. following long lease or po"
 le conservatives to believe
 invincible. They assumed.
 ..r made confident by success ,.... t. hat they are indispensable on, and paid but little at ... the warning and thereats
 'als.
 a. ke after another, however, Q lt voters and the special sl. years ago began to show
 If in tho conservative ,'-.s,n ,n. and when the general cleo tion was held last fall the liberals rolled up a majority.of something like 200 in the house of commons. new ministry was formed from among the ablest men of the party-a ministry of radical and progressive men seldom equalled in moral purpose and intel lectual strength. My main purpose in visiting London at this time was to become acquainted with the personnel of the new government and learn of their program.
 Before speaking of the ministers, just a word in regard to the king, who is the head of the government whether 1t be liberal or conservative. The government of Great Britain is always in harmony with the house of com mons, and as the ministers speak for the king he does not emphasize the virtue of consistency, for he may be put in the attitude of advocating a thing today and opposing 1t tomorrow. He is not expected to have opinions upon public questions, or, If he has them, they are always presented with the understanding that if the minis ters will not adopt his views he will adopt theirs. It is much easier to be a king now than it used to be, and the burdens of a monarchy have been very much frightened in the nations which. like England. recognize the omnipotence of parliament
 I was very glad to avail myself Of the opportunity offered by private audience to meet his majesty. King Edward, and to be assured of his per sonal interest in the promotion of peace, The king has very genial face and makes his visitor feel at ease at once. He has a knowledge of world politics and by his tact and good nature has done much to promote cordial relations between his own and other countries It may not be out of place to correct an impression that has gone abroad with regard to the style of dress required of those who are admitted to the presence are worn king. Because knee brooches are worn at court functions many have under stood. and I among them. that they were required on all occasions; but this Is not the case. Most of the calls made upon him informally are made before dinner, and the ordinary black coat Is worn. The requirements are not as strict as they are in Russia, Japan and Sweden. where was advis- ed to wear an evening suit for a morn- ing call.
 Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman. a sturdy Scotchman. is the new prime minister, and those who know him in timately feel that his selection is a vindication of the doctrine that pa tience and courage, when joined with merit, are invincible. He is now well advanced in, years and during his en- tire public career has stood unflinch-