The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-10
GLADSTONE IN SCOTLAND.
The Greatest Display of Enthusiasm Ever
known in English Politics.

The Greatest Display of Enthusiasm Ever
known in English Politics.
LONDON, Nov. 9.-Mr. Gladstone started from
Hawarden to-day for Edinburg, in good health
and spirits. In replying to an address at Ches
ter, the exPremier said: II am going to Mid
lothian, not to secure my election, but to teach
and preach the necessity for united Liberal
action" Great enthusiasm was displayed by the
large crowd present.
Large crowds were assembled at the various
stations on the railway to welcome Mr.. Glad
stone as the special train bearing the ex Premier
and party stopped for few moments at the diff
ferent points. The exPremier had enthusiastic
receptions at Warrington, Preston and Carlisle,
and, in short addresses said that he believed the
country was still faithful to Liberal principles.
At Wigan photographer was present and
secured likeness of Mr.. Gladstone as the lat
ter was leaning out Of his railway carriage win
dow. In a speech there the ex- Premier declared
that the assertions Of the Tories that they had
assisted III carrying the franchise act through
Parliament were not true, though they Loyalty
assisted in passing the redistribution of seats
bill.
Mr.. Gladstone arrived at Edinburg at 440
o'clock this afternoon. At Carlisle, Lockerby
and other places on the route the crowds of peo-
pie were so great as to hinder the starting of
the Liberal leaders train.
Mr.. Gladstone delivered a long and unexpected
speech in Edinburg in response to repeated calls
OF the immense crowd which had gathered to
welcome him. The enthusiasm displayed by the
people was unexampled in the political history
of Great Britain. In his speech Mr.. Gladstone
said:
''The Irish question is about to assume new
posltion, because 1t is not now question of
cruel grievances. Through the patience, zeal,
energy and good sense of Parliament the griev-
ances have been removed. / know very we'll
that my fellow-countrymen in Ireland still feel
and believe that one grievance remains concern
ing the management Of their own country as op-
posed to imperial concerns. Formerly the elect
crate of Ireland was so timid that it was almost
| impossible to recognize it's utterances as the
| voice of the nation. The members were split
| into three parties-Parnellites, Tories and
Liberals Now lreland's electorate is as broad,
as extended, as well qualified to speak
| OF the wants and wishes of the people,
| as are the electorates of Scotland and England.
| am confident that England will never repent
giving perfect equality to Ireland. We must
| look step further forward, ard expect tho
| party which is probably in a vast majority in
| Ireland to demand large powers of self govern
ment. Such will be grave contingency. But
| let 1t not I'LL US with alarm, because as long as
we can give literally and prudently, it will be
needless to fear the results. assuming, always,
that nothing will be demanded that would ieop-
ardze or compromise the unity of the empire.
If such demand be made, we will know how
to deal with it. 1t is unjust for the people of
| Ireland to suppose that any other basis is con-
| templated. To restrict Ireland in powers neces-
sary or desirable for the management of purely
irish matters is great error l lay this matter
before yon because it has close and immediate
bearing on circumstances connected with the
present elections. Taking part in Parliament in
the handling of this question is not. for me. a
| great difficulty to contemplate because in years
past, have repeatedly declared that such a dis
| cussion would he not only allowed. but beneficial.
once the wishes of Ireland had been constitution
| ally enunciated am confident that the Liberal
| vote in the next Parliament will exceed that of
| the Tories and Parneltes combined. If it does
not the empire will be endangered A fair con-
sideraton of probable Irish demands is new
and commanding reason why standing shoulder
| to shoulder. uniting heart with heart and mind
with mind, We shall adhere to the Liberal pol
| icy descended from two generations Of states
| men"
| Mr.. Gladstone subsequently proceeded to the
residence of the Earl of Rosebery.