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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 27, 1855
Page
11
A dramatic exchange in the Lords follows the resignation of Lord John Russell as President of the Council. The Commons adjourns after confirmation of the resignation as ministers await full grounds. The scene shifts to Cabinet discussions and speculative accounts of why Russell stepped down.
The House agreed to adjourn and postpone motions to the next day as ministers pledged to oppose no obstacle to Roebuck’s inquiry into the war. Lords noted forthcoming explanations by the principal figure to clear doubt and mystery from public mind.
War Office announces Queen's intention to award a Crimea service medal with Alma and Inkerman clasps to surviving officers and men. Medals and clasps will also be given to the nearest relatives of those killed or dying on service. Field Marshal Raglan to forward casualty hats. order issued by Viscount If ArpineE and Adjutant-General G A Werneb.
The Times editorial critiques Lord John Russell for resigning before a Parliament debate on Roebuck’s motion to form a Select Committee into the army before Sebastopol and War Department conduct. It warns the move weakens the government and foresees a new coalition struggle as Lyndhurst and others push for accountability.
Lord John Russell wrote to the Earl of Aberdeen to resign after Roebuck moved to appoint a committee to probe war conduct. The resignation, carried to Windsor and accepted by the Queen, signals a rapid ministerial crisis as the coalition government fractures before the debate.
The writer denounces secrecy in government over Crimea war faults. They blame cowardice at home for delays, criticize bad appointments, and applaud Lord John Russell for resigning from the Cabinet in protest against mystification and concealment fueling national misfortune.
The Morning Chronicle debates a political move on the War Office leadership. Authors question the timing and necessity of the step and argue for accountability, suggesting a change of personnel or policy might have occurred earlier.
The Moraine Post argues that the nation has entered a costly war with a peace establishment and disorganized staff. It criticizes the Cabinet for talent without decisive leadership and says the ministry must face a censure vote and solidify its policy regardless of Roebuck's motion.
The Morning Advertiser reports Lord John Russell may resign over Crimea policy after remonstrances to Lord Aberdeen and the Duke of Newcastle. It notes Peelites aim to stay in office while seeking reshuffles and hints some Whigs, including the Marquis of Lansdowne, contemplate remaining in government.
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