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The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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On Feb. 6 in London, the outgoing British Ministry handed seals of office to Queen Victoria at Osborne, ushering in Gladstone's new government. Commentary notes Earl of Aberdeen's appointment as Ireland's Lord-Lieutenant as ceremonial, with John Morley to lead as Chief Secretary.
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London, Feb. 6.—The members of the late Ministry left London for Osborne at 9:30 o'clock this morning to deliver the seals of office to the Queen, and the members of Mr. Gladstone's government proceeded to Osborne at 11:30 o'clock to receive the seals from her.
The Dublin Freeman's Journal says that the Earl of Aberdeen, who was yesterday appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, will be an ornamental figurehead, and that Mr. John Morley, the Chief Secretary, will do all the work connected with the country.
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London
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Feb. 6
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new ministry formed with gladstone's government receiving seals; earl of aberdeen appointed lord-lieutenant of ireland, john morley as chief secretary.
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Members of the late Ministry left London for Osborne at 9:30 a.m. to deliver seals of office to the Queen; members of Gladstone's government went at 11:30 a.m. to receive them. Dublin Freeman's Journal states Earl of Aberdeen, appointed yesterday as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, will be ornamental, while John Morley, Chief Secretary, will handle the work.