The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-06-24
ENGLISH POLITICS.

Gladstone Starts On His Trip to the NORTH
Amid Scenes of the Widest Enthusiasm
Earl Spencer's Speech-Salisbury Tx
Plains-ParneH TO Issue a Manifest.
LONDON, June 1.-THE astounding old
man set forth ON his expedition to con-
quer the country this morning amid scenes
of enthusiasm almost unparalleled, even
in his career He drove, as usual, in an
open carriage, accompanied by Mrs.
Gladstone. who, apparently, never leaves
him for moment. He wore a light
tweed suit. As he bowed in acknowledge
ment OF the cheers that went up from al
most every group he passed on the long
drive from Downing street 10 st.
PancraS, MIR. Gladstone looked extremely
well and seemed in the best of spirits. l
learn that his voice is in excellent c0adi-
ton. Outside of st. Pancras a huge
crowd assembled and gave him an Ova-
ton. The train inside the station was
unusually long. His salon was at least
a hundred yards from the booking Office.
Every foot of space between the
two was covered with masses Of
people, except narrow lane,
through which he walked. 1t was only
with the greatest difficulty that he made
his way. Everybody seemed determined
to grasp his hand. Dozens Of ladies
pressed forward to thrust flowers upon
him as he advanced. The people closed
behind him, pressing after him to the
very door of the salon carriage. All this
time there was one uninterrupted cheer.
When he reached the carriage he dis
posed his flowers round him, and then in
response TO Irresistible cries opened the
window. Speaking in full, clear voice
he addressed the people fora few minutes.
He said he understood what their enthu-
siasm ment. He pointed out, a. he never
IOOses opportunity of doing now, the cX-
act issue of the election, namely between
Salisbury and coercion and himself and
Cancellation. At the principal stations
along the route arrangements are being
made for him 10 say Il few words TO pub
lie meetings gathered in the yards of the
railway stations. / hear that besides his
Scotch speeches, he will also address
two or three meetings in the North OF
England, probably on his return, if his
health continues good; also n mass-mcet-
ing in the East End of London.
sPENCER's SPEECH.
LONDON, June l7.-In speech at
Chester, last evening, Earl Spencer, Lore
President of the Council, intimatcd that
the Land-Purchase bill would not be
dropped. He said that the Government
WAS defeated by a combination of tive
parties which were unable to form a gov
eminent, either singly or combined, be-
cause they agreed upon no policy except
that of opposing Mr.. Gladstone. lie dc
clared that separation was impossible.
and that the Irish knew and acknowledged
the fact.
THE dixie. CRAWFORD CASE.
Sir Charles Dixie has given notice that
he will appeal from the decision of
Justice Sir James II men, made on the
18th instant. denying Sir Charles and
Mrs. Or wford the privilege of being
made y .ri"S 10 thr ID lNr-GT6 Tfo-G cas-
rcoTencd by The Queens proctor. s.
Charles insists upon his right TO deny
ueder oath the charge made by Mrs.
Crawford and TO have her subjected TO a
croSS-eNaminatioL.
PARNELL'S MANIFESTO.
LONDON, June l7.-Mr. Parncll is rrc-
pairing an election manifesto. 1t will he
addressed TO the English people, and It's
purpose will be to rcasSure them con-
cernin" the consequences of granting
home rule 10 Ireland.