Official Announcements
A rundown of new appointments in the Gladstone government, including cabinet seats and command of the Suakim-Berber expedition.
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Burlington Weekly Free Press · February 13, 1885 · Page 1
1 min readLONDON.
The following official announcements were made to-day: Lord Rosebery has been appointed Lord Privy Seal and also first commissioner of public works. Both Lord Rosebery and Mr. Shaw-Lefevre, postmaster-general, will occupy seats in the Cabinet. Gen. Graham has been appointed to the command of the Suakim-Berber expedition. Gen. Freemantle will command the guards and Gen. Greaves act as chief of staff.
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