In October 1884, Mr. Trevelyan succeeded Mr. Dodson as chancellor of the duchy (with the cabinet), Mr. Campbell-Bannerman becoming Irish secretary without a seat in the cabinet.
In February 1885, Lord Rosebery, first commissioner of works, succeeded Lord Carlingford as lord privy seal (with the cabinet) [Lord Carlingford had also been president of the council from March 1883 in succession to Lord Spencer], and Mr. Shaw-Lefevre, postmaster-general, entered the cabinet.
Chronology
All speeches unless otherwise stated were made in the House of Commons.
1860.
Jan. 25. Defends good understanding with France.
Feb. 10. Introduces budget.
Feb. 20. Replies to criticisms on commercial treaty.
Feb. 24. Defends his financial proposals.