From 1887 to 1892 he was one of the members of Parliament for Cambridge University. In spite, or perhaps because of, his great and profound knowledge and remarkable ability, he rarely spoke in the House of Commons, but was always listened to with attention.
Mula sa 1887 na 1892 siya ay isa sa mga miyembro ng Parliament para sa Cambridge University. Gayunman, o marahil dahil sa, ang kanyang apo at malalim na kaalaman at kakayahan ng pansin, siya dili nagsalita sa House of Commons, ngunit ay palaging listened na sa pansin.