THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXV, Issue 4253, 29 June 1895, Page 3

THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(Press Association.) London, June 25th. It is believed thai all the difficulties in the way of an early dissolution have been removed. Mr ,"JBalfour becomes First Lord of the Treasury, and Mr Chamberlain takes office as Secretary of State for the Colonies. It is announced that the following portfolios in the new Ministry have been allotted : — Marquis of Salisbury, Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs ; Sir M. HicksBeach, -Chancellor of the Exchequer; Duke of Devonshire, President of the Council; [ Mr Goschen, the Admiralty. Mr Gladstone, on being interviewed, said he did not intend to renew political work or assist in the genera} election. .June 26th. " The Times," says Mr Chamberlain's desire to draw closet the ties between England and her colonies influences his choice of portfolio. The dissolution is expected to take place in the second week in July. It is reported the Liberals are unprovided with candidates for 170 seats. The Liberals promised to afford Lord Salisbury reasonable assistance to pass the remainder of the Estimates. It- is understood Mr Gladstone questions the wisdom of Lord Eosebery's resignation. Mr. John Eedmond states that the Parnellites intend tp contest every seat in Ireland.. • Mr James F. O'Brien has resigned his seat for South Mayo, and will stand for Cork City. This seat is rendered vacant by 'Mr William. O'Brien's bankruptcy, " . '