THE CRISIS IN ENGLAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 752, 30 July 1886, Page 17

THE CRISIS IN ENGLAND.

By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.)

London, July 27. At a meeting at the Carlton Club the Marquis of Salisbury confirmed the statement already telegraphed that the Marquis of Hartington had promised his support to the measures to be introduced by the Conservatives for dealing with the Irish difficulty, and Lord Salisbury expressed the hope that these would result in a lasting settlement of affairs in Ireland. A meeting of the Conservative party has been held, at which it was resolved to proceed immediately with. Supply when Parliament resumes, and after that had been obtained to adjourn until January next. It is reported that the Eight Hon F. A. Stanley, who was Secretary of State for the Colonies in the last Conservative Administration, will again take that portfolio on the formation of the new Ministry. London, June 28. It is reported that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will fill the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland in the new Ministry. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, July 27. Ic is anticipated that a little new blood will be infused into the Conservative Cabinet now being formed. If the Marquis of Londonderry accepts the position of Viceroy of Ireland, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach will become Chief Secretary for Ireland, Lord Randolph Churchill leading in the House of Commons during Sir Michael’s absence. Viscount Cran

brook may possibly take the office of Secretary for the Colonies. London, July 29.

The Marquis of Hartington and Messrs Goschen and Trevelyan have distinctly declined the overtures made for coalition. ■ •