The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-22
ENGLAND.
Mr.. GIadseone's Election Address.

Mr.. (sDadscOne's Election Address.
The following Is Mr.. C;IadstOne's address to the
electors OF southwest Lancashire, printed In London
GRSrLEHEN~From you, the electors Of the south
western division Of the county OF Lancaster, solicit
renewal OF the trust which was confded to me In
1865, IN manner demanding from me peculiar grs-
division.
then came before you as the advocate Of a policy
a Ds Change ' m e sOr an o
that profession was party in 1865 TO proposals for
the extension Of the franchise which | Thought the
smallest that could meet the just claims OF tine
enfranchized classes and which were studiously
limited in order, II possible. TO disarm ieal-
an opposition, not indeed. As drecs. but Jet az
perseverinR and detrimental, as ever offered
which the government OF Earl Russell found that
the resignation OF their offices appeared to be the
most becoming method by which they conld secure
ingy. The result was that the opponents Of reduc-
tion in the franchise took Office ana found themselves
laton, TO make proposals on that subject, which,
though not only narrow, but strongly rcactionary In
ment. Issued in the passnw Of measure larger and
more democratic than the bill which, TN 1861 zoe
,cere told on the highest authority, tro,td reduce orr
Institutions 10 the pattern or the American Republic
From the extensive, though unequal, enfranchise-
mcnt Which has thus been secured for the people
anticipate increased strength FOR our institutions and
more vigorous march, both OF Legislative and
The bills which have been passed. and especially
that relating To England, introduced ~ the govern
opposition, present the marks OF conflicting handl
work and lend doubtful aspect to settlement
which ought to have been conclusive. One point,
indeed fear that the experience OF the present year
already proves to he not only OF great but also Of
pressing importance. In 1857 2se gentlemen voted
patton should be enjoyed alike, whether the rates
were laid on the owner or on the occupicr. The
q s ns bin e
carried has led TO grew Gus Inconvenience and vexa
non in large number rs Of bo m These sca
avert them shall be not less anxious under more
favorable auspices to remove.
The rapid growth Of wealth, especially among the
classes OF the greatest activity and enterprise, has
\ led. for q number OF years past TO q diminished
speeding the great and cardinal subject Of economy
| In the public charges, and the relation between the
income OF the State and t- expenditure. earnestly
desire that the paramount interest OF the lately
fraLchlsed classes In thrifty administration may ope-
rate powerfaily to bring abont change. THIS ten
decline Of the permanent revenue, and by the addi
/ lion, since the present government took ofce OF
enryes no from Ss Teaas 81 the
war. This Increase has extended not less TO the civil
than In me military and naval department. In my
1 OF the Country or by the demands VI the public
/ service
ipercelve with satisfaction that attention has OF
late been increasingly directed to The local charges
/ OF the country. Their amount the manner OF their
Incidence aud the means provided Tor their aduinis
trntion aud control appear to demand careful
siderao IL WILL IN my Vpinion be just and polite
TO allow 10 ratepayer, Wy the principle VI REPRESENTA-
| ton. a control over county expenditure
No question IL ut che present day more complicated
by differences OF opinion than that Of primary edu-
cation. But all are agreed both upon It's vital i'm.
portsnce and upon it, pressing urgency. In the year
1889 Earl Russell for the government or Lord Mel
bourne, placed upon ocia record the desire Of her
Majesty that tue rights Of conscience should be
specicd aud that the youth OF this country should be
regousy brought up. Further measures are Ger.
tany required to establish aud secure The nrst OF
these great principles; and they need not IN my
opinion Involve the slightest dlsparagemcnt TO the
second. think that the declaration OF Earl Russell
st marks the proper basis o natonal policy IN edu
/ cation for the three kingdoms But u mas become
increasingly desirable that the state should stand
clearly apart from responsibility for the teaching oil
particular aud conflicting crcods 10 schools aided by
I grants from any national fund.
There are many SUBJECTS OF puolic moment, some
or them especially Affecting your great ana varied
interests wnich I am unable 10 notice within the
limits OF this address.
tions oversladows ali the rest Tho state OF ireland
| ana the actual temper OF small portion OF ~
towards the ana aspa ,na care al
all public men and OF all good citizens who would
seek not merely 10 ifre ~ eIpedte,ts rom dpV Y
unp but looking EDWARDS into the future, 10 mak.
| provision. az lar human means avail, Tor tht
strength, concord, and stability OF the empire. Inc
OBJECT oi truly liberal policy - by equitable but de
cueu measures 10 make the name Of law ia ireland
respected as u - ia Great Britain: to make u re-
spected by making II oyed and to create this at
,acnineht pJ creating IN the national mind the con
Nlcuon hhi laW - . friend aud not an enemy, the
friend Of every class but ESPECIALLY OF those cases
whlch have THE greatest need Of its protection Tile
piess mosrO commons has four times been called
In Ireland. but II has not fOrpO,,en the work OF
improvement IA that country IN 1865 the
government or Earl Russell nddreasnd N.
self to on0 absolutely vital portion on ms work. 4,
introducing Land bill for securing TO tcnants tbs
value OF Their improvements, which the obstrnctiops
VI tie Ministers now Ia power prevented rom nae
inc i1tO aW. Bus taa year tluso Aiual.,s r,sg,t,