, 1873-03-16

1Ha' N tho theory Of the Tories,
Mr. 1 Gladstone is diaturber Of the peace. Ire
Aonc. II IS 10 who lashes the waves, and
renders that tranquil sea" impossible. But
this WAS slight affair. AS whole, the speech
Mas allowed to he. considering the magnitude
and comple1ity Of the details dealt with, q
marvel Of clear statement. Is there any oao
else in Parliament (hlr. Bright being away
who could hold m audience in this fashion
Tor three honrs7 Such work cannot be done
by man Of M1. Gladstone's age without con-
siderable effort and consequent exhaustion. Mr.
ing occasions: He emphasizes every other
sentence, and it has always seemed singular
thlng TO- me that 60 much emphasis does not
tire the listener. He addresses each part of tho
crowded chamber in succession. His back is
often turned upon the front Opposition bcncil,
and he explains his theme to those who sit i'm
medlateiy behind him. Not a single part Of the
room is left unnoticed. Throughout most of tile
three hours. he is slowly moving round staying
perhaps ten minutes in each position. He stoors
more than ho did, and his hairs thin and gray;
but his splendid voice is unharmcd by time. He
WAS independent Of notes only turning TO them
when there wero figures to quote. As lie ap-
preached tho close, ho ceased to turn from side
to side. He drew his figure together, and threw
into his tone and manner ell his unspent strength
and wearing:
We, sir lhe aaid] bave done our best. We have not
spared labor and application in the preparation Of this
certainly sn IT. hope
remedy Tor what ne thought, and for what We have
long n.rEcd and held up to public htteation pal
pable gEieyauce,-a grievance Of conscience. But We
have not thought that, in removing that grtev-
ancc, we're diecharging either tho whole or the
distractions from the ground 1t is smother to raise
the fabric And the fabric which We seek to raiee IS
substantive. organized eysem, under which a1l the
Of Ireland, be their professions be their opinions
Whist they may. may freely meet in their ancient
noble historic University for the advancement Of
as to II h' s9a We ask tho Honss
described as one Of mere innovation.
We ssi to gvo to Ireland that which has been long
desired, Which has been often attempted, but which
has never been done and ask ron to give to Ire
land, founding yourself upon the principle on Which
We commit the plan to the prudence aud tho patriot
1sm of this House. which we have often experienced,
and din. IN which The country places. As We al know.
evils which Will How from its failure, from its rejeo-
ton, IN pro!ongng and anhttering the controversies
would rather dwell Oh more pleasing prospect
upon my hope, even upon my belief, than this plan,
II It's essential features may meet Win the approval
convinced that II 1t be your pleasure to adopt it, you
Will BY is enable lrshmen to raise their country
gh IT II the sphere Of human culture which vii bs
may perhs2s emulate those Oldest and possibly best
Traditions Of Irish history upon which that country
still fondly lwels.
The Right Honorable gentleman resumed his
seat amid loud cheers.
WILL IT ANSWER?
That is the question which public men, pro
feEsorB, preachers, journalists, are trying to
decide, to-any. He must be rash man who is
very positive, even yet But there are certain
considerations which may be offered. Purely
denoninational,-which, in Ireland, means
Roman Catholic,-colleges are to be specially
in the Council Of the new Uniyer-
Eity and, out of respect to Catholics, modern
history and moral philosophy are to be struck out
Of the teaching Of the University. Trinity Col
lege will continue to draw the Protestant stu
DENTS and the Catholic colleges the Catholics,
while the teaching provided at the Ns,
ticnal University for the unattached
students will be essentially different from that
Of tho English 3Universities: Geology, natural
history, political economy, all will be taught Il
fear) in m emasculated way. DR.. Newman has
el1borntely shown that every morsel of educa-
lion must be parmeated by the teaching of the
,hurch. The end may be the re~cstnblishment
BY the State, and by means OF the endowment Of
) Protestant University, Of q great system for |
Romnnized learning. The interests |
# true culture scarcely safe with the system
contained in Mr. Gladstone's present proposals,
md patton trained upon them-soma of Us !
hinl-nl;ght, in the end, be in worse state |
han when without University at al.