THE SPLIT IN THE BRITISH CABINET.

Otago Witness, Issue 1834, 14 January 1887, Page 9

THE SPLIT IN THE BRITISH CABINET.

(Rbdtek's Telegbams.)

London, January 6.

Owing to the dissatisfaction with whioh the appointment of Lord Northbrook as Secretary for India has been received by the Conservative party, that nobleman has withdrawn from the position.

The Marquis of Landsdown, who was offered the portfolio of Secretary for War, ha& declined the appointment, being unwilling to sever his connection with Canada.

The Right Hon. Edward Stanhope has accepted the portfolio of Secretary of State for War in the Salisbury Ministry.

The Standard of to-day states that Mr Gladstone is inclined to modify his Home Rule for Ireland scheme with a view u> conciliate tho Unionist- Liberals.

London, January 8.

It is announced that Lord Cross has reconsidered his decision to resign, and has consented to retain the position of Secretary of State for India.

It is stated that Earl Carnarvon will succeed Mr Edward Stanhope as Secretary of State for the Colonies.

January 9,

It is announced that Lord Salisbury will replace Earl Iddesleigh as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

It has not yet been decided who succeeds Mr Edward Stanhope as Secretary of State for the Colonies. Earl Cadogan has been mentioned as likely to accept that portfolio.

Londok, January 10.

Earl Iddesleigh, late Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has declined to re-enter the Cabinet either as Lord Privy Seal or as Lord President of the Council

It is announced that Sir Henry Holland has been appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies.

The Hon. Stafford Northcote, son of Earl Iddesleigh, has resigned his appointment as Financial Secretary to the Surveyor-general of Ordnance. It is understood EarMddesleigh has r taken exception to his being superseded at the Foreign Office. -

(Special to Press Association.)

London, January 5. Mr Goschen's acceptance of the position of '- hancellor of the Exchequer disconcerts Mr Gladstone, who was promoting a conference hoping to alienate the Radical Unionist's.

London, January 6.

The Conservatives are taking grave objections to the overtures jnade by the Whigs.

London, January 8

Earl Morley is mentioned as likely to succeed the Hon. E. Stanhope as Secretary of State for the Colonies.

January 9.

The Times considers Sir T. Holland, Vicepresident of the Council, is preferable to Earl Cadogan as Secretary of State for the Colonies, and it regrets, that Mr 33- Starjhtfp'e was transferred.