Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-18
Gladstone Begin. HIS Campaign.


LONDON, June 17.-Mr. Gladstone
started this morning at IL o'clock on
his Scotch campaign. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Gladstone. Thousands.
Of people congregated at the railway
station to witness his departure. The
crowd was simply enormous. 1t Sc
riously blocked and delayed approach
to the Premier's carriage. When Mr..
Gladstone finally succeeded in reaching
the station platform he found it packed
with people who welcomed him with
enthusiastic cheering. At last he
reached his seat in special coach as
signed for his conveyance. The win
dow at his seat was open. When the
crowd saw him through the window it
set up another cheer, which was re-
peated several times. The people APP
pesred DESTROYS Of having the Premier
address them with some parting words
before going away on his ardnous
errand. lie arose ard spoke from the
coach window. He thanked the people
for the honor Of their extraordinary
demonstration. lie adjured them to
allow nothing to hide from them the
" bare question Of the hour"
Attempts have been made" the
venerable orator exclaimed, land will
be made to divert your attention from
the real question at issue. This ques-
ton is solely whether Ireland shall be
trusted TO manage her own affairs.
Those who deny Ireland this right adj
nit that Canada and other British colo
MES enjoy such rights. Are we to
trust our fellow-subjects in Ireland and
govern by love, or are we to adopt the
policy Of the Governments enemies
and introduce into Ireland government
by force;"
Gladstone then babe his hearers good
bye, and the train moved away. En-
thusiastic and prolonged cheering &C
companied its departure, and hundreds
of people, waving handkerchiefs and
bats ard gOdspeeding the Premier, ran
along the platform beside his coach
until the train outsped them.
At Luton and Bedford crowds Of
people were at the station and cheered
Gladstone as his train sped by. No
stop was made until Leicester was
reached. Here there was an enormous
gathering, which gave the Premier an
enthusiastic greeting. A few groans
were heard from the outside of the
crowd, but these were soon discontinued.
The committee presented Gladstone
with an address expressing confidence
in him and his Irish scheme, and the
Premier made a brief reply. After
thanking the people for their reception,
he said
"Time is not allowed me to dwell
fully upon the great question before
the country-namely, VIII you give
Ireland what you give the colonies
with the greatest Advantageous to
manage not imperial but Irish affairs
During my ffty-icur years of public
life | never saw enthusiasm to ,ual
that which has been shown in this
great cause. The eyes Of the world
are now upon US in a degree never
eQualled before not only the whole
British race, but civilized mankind,
have testified the liveliest interest in the
question. II, as have every reason
to believe, the verdict Is favorable to
the people of Ireland, there will be no
thing less than thrill Of Joy through
out the civilized world. place before
YOU this noble object Of humane SYM
pathy combined with justice, and COM
mend it to your deep and deliberate con-
sideration, for you have never had an
issue to determine more charged with
good or evil to the future advancement
Of this great empire"
Gladst0ne's speech was received With
wild enthusiasm by the multitude. The
train arrived at Trent at ten minutes
after | and another halt was made.
Here, as at the other places, there we're
huge crowds composed not only of the
inhabitants OF Trent, but Of people from
Nottingham, ilkestone, and every other
place near by. Addresses and bou-
quets were thrust in through the win
dow of the Premier's coach, and the en-
thusiasm of the people was unbounded.
Railway employees lined the route for
the distance Of half mile. Gladstone
beamed and smiled to the people, but
did not speak.
A crowd Of immense proportions
awaited the train at Galashiels. On the
arrival Mr.. Gladstone was conducted to
the platform to receive the following
address: AS committee appointed
by a crowded meeting Of Liberals Of
Galashiels which, with only three dis
senters, resolved to support the Govern
ment, and not to vote for any candidate
who refuses to grant to Ireland legis-
lature for the management of her do
nestle affairs, We herewith express our
answering confidence in you and the
Government Of which you are so illus
trious head. We trust that God will
grant you strength to embody in our
legislation the greatest of all liberal
Acknowledgements"
There is great excitement at Gala
shiels over the approaching election.
The opinions Of the people on the Irish
question are about equally divided.
Gladstone will speak at Glasgow Tues
day. The meeting which he will ad-
dress will be held in Hsngler's Circus,
which will hold 5000 persons.
Comments on fsartingfon's Manifesto.
by Anglo American cable to the Dispatch
LONDON, June 1.-THE Standard
pronounces Lord Hartington's manifesto
q straightforward and courageous state
ment. The most significant passage OF
it, the paper says, is reserved for the
last, and refers to the Parnellite OBJ
siructions in Parliament as rebellion.
"This," says the Standard, :" Is the
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