New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-10
Mr. GLADSTONE ~ JHE NoPTH.

The accounts received by mail of Mr. Glad
stones Scotch journey Indicate passion OF
enthusiasm OF which the cable dispatches have
given only a faint impression He seems to
have made no effort TO court public dcmonStm-
tions. lie avoided Che WaNcllcy route and
timed his journey aud arrival 80 rs to discour-
age the presentation OF addresses and the
gathering OF crowds. But the ardor of his
followers was not to be reprcSsed Atcvcry
station as he went north lac was greeted
with cheers and hearty enthusiasm. At
Warrington and Carstairs Junction he
was forced to LISTEN to public addresses
of confidence and approval, and at
Edin burgh great crowds collected at the depot
and along the road 10 Dalmeny TO catch Il
glimpse of his face and to cheer with Scotch
vigor and persistence rs he drove by with Lord
Roscbcry. The meetings Vi the Liberals Of
Nh Giadstonc's constituency were attended by
great throngs, and the ardor, delight and en-
thusiasm Of his supporters were unbOundcd.
Never was public leader i'll England
honored with more signal proofs OF
popular confidence and esteem.
The three counties on the southern shore of
the Firth of Forth are known 70 the Scotch as
trail of these counties is Eduburghshre, one of
the richest districts OF Scotland, with popua-
ton conspicuous alike forintellgence and pub
lie spirit This is Midlothian. celebrated in Sir
Walter SCOTS rocials, and famous now as the
scene of Mr.. GladstOnes wonderful electoral
campaign of 1850. wherein he framed the ter
rible indictment of Lord Bcacon,Hcld's admin
istration on which the constituencies passed
Judgment II is constituency which ordi
natiy ha. fallen under the dominating inlu-
encc of Tory landowners like the Duke of
Bnoclcuoh aud thp Liberals have0nly succeeded
In carving Il by the sheer force of Mr. Glad
stones commanding ololuoncc ard character
There are liberal lnndhuldcla Of great personal
popularity. like Lord Roscbcfl, hui in rent
rolls aud mine privileges the weight of territorial
influence bears heavily against their party. The
constituency Is mainly agricultural. and 10y viz
tue Of the shilc's being the outlying district of
M intellectual centre ns Edinburgh. II ranks
among the most important and influential cleo
t0ral divisions In the United Kingdom.
The welcome extended 90 MIR. Gladstone upon
his return 10 render an account 10 his cOnstitu
cnts of thcpoltiCal stewardship, for which he ~
personally responsible 10 thou, is therefore an
event of the highest significance. The details
are interesting 10 proving how complete
and absolute ia the Prime Minister'S nSco ndancy
over one of the most intelligent and consorva-
tive bodies Of voters In the United Kingdom.
He has been greeted with warmth and elusive
demonstrations of loyalty and personal conf
dencc by IA constituency that Ia ordinarily cold,
cautious and critical IN its Judgments OF men
and public affairs. His attitude in regard to the
Lords and the Franchise Bill has been-com
mended with flaming enthusiasm, and has
called forth the most emphatic expressions OF
approval. He in his turn has given his con-
stituents q most exhaustive review of the
events of his administration and the tendencies
of the liberalism Of the day, and
while speaking with selfrestraint of the
conflict which the arrogance of the
Lords has precpitated, he has not shown
the faintest disposition to sbirk the issues that
have been raised nor to accept any terms OF