Several cabinet members demanded Sverdrup 's resignation .
Instead he was transferred to the post as Minister of Auditing on 31 July 1886 , allowing Elias Blix to return as Minister of Church Affairs .
Several cabinet members demanded Sverdrup 's resignation , but instead he was transferred to the post as Minister of Auditing on 31 July 1886 , allowing Elias Blix to return as Minister of Church Affairs .