The Portland daily press., 1888-06-19
GLADSTONES TRIBUTE TO THE KAISER.
In secondlng the Motion for an Ad-
dress to Queen and Empress.
How Frederick EarIy Endoared Him
self to the English People.
His Long Services to Germany During
a Short Reign.

LONDON, June 15.-In the Commons to-
day, the rising Of Mr.. Smith was the signal
for the uncoyering Of all members. Mr..
Smith moved an address be presented to
QueenVietoria and the Empress Of Germany,
expressing upon the part Of the House, deep
concern and coincidence upon the death Of
the Emperor. The late Emperor, he said,
had faced death in battle with the greatest
courage, but that quality was common com
pared with the fortitude with which he
faced the progress Of terrible disease, sus-
tanned by the sense Of devotion Of the cOun-
try. Hear Hearu
MI. Gladstone seconded the motion. He
said the trial that had befallen the German
Empress was probably the greatest that
could happen to any human being. Was
there any case in which one Of 80 exalted
rank and station had earned such claims
upon the admiration, sympathy and pity Of
the world? IL was touching TO reflect up
on the enhancements Of the great trial. due
to the circumstances under which it Oc-
CURED the peculiar slowness but certainty Of
the disease, the extraordinary strength Of the
sufferers constitution. the marvellous addi-
tions 70 the resources Of medical art which
enabled its most skilful professors 10 secure
life.
English recoleetions of tbs Emperor reach
PACK over a long series OF years. 1t was In
the hrst period Of his married life that be
made deep impression on the minds Of the
people OF England. Since then. they have
telt that their interest in him was a personal
interest, not alone founded upon his rela-
lions TO their sovereign, but upon the high
qualities OF the man, the bright Intelligence,
the wonderful simplicity, the gentleness OF
character, and the kindliness which gave
him open access to all men. Those qualities,
as time went on, were destined 10 be follow
ed by the development Of others, and when
the Crown Prince came to England, after the
war OF 1870, II was impossible not TO be pro-
foundly struck by the fact that one, who In
youth displayed In so peculiar degree all
the m0desty OF youth, and who had In the
field, earned distinction among the heroes of
the world, still remained as II all were con-
scious OF his supreme worth except himself
His character remained precisely the same
In It's unassuming gentleness and total alb.
sence OF pretence as before he had shown
the world some claims for its admiration.
Hear Hear
There might be a disposition 10 murmur
because his reign was so short but there
was another view which should change that
murmur into thankfulness. His short period
on the throne might be still more glorious
in the eyes OF the world and cause a deeper
impression Of the Individual qualities Of his
mind and character upon the German people
and mankind at large. 1t might well be said
OF MIN, that In the course OF his short time
on the throne he fulfilled long service. Hear
HearJ Therelwas no expectation entertain
ed before he became Emperor that was not
fully realized by all that we heard here Of
his daily share In the labors Of state, or by
the wise and comprehensive manifestation Of
his views on the condition Of Europe, as
made known at the very earliest date 10 the
German nation and the nations around nim.
Hear Hearl The recollection Of his great
qualities, his singular union Of wisdom with
yalOr; his known attachment TO the liberties
OF bis country, his respect for the constitution
which would have made him secure guar
dian OF the privileges Of the people not less
than OF the honor OF the throne, the winning
personal qualities which In him showed
forth that most beautiful and appropriate Of
all associations. that Of gentleness with the
highest manhoOd-theser recOleetions and his
continued fOrtitnde on the bed Of suffering
greater than that displayed by many a sol-
der and many martyr, constitute great
and noble Inheritance for the German peO-
pie. Hear hearll We trust that great ma
tion, through long period OF strength, pros
perity and virtue, will cherish the memory
OIL Emperor Frederick as among the most
precious possessions that can accrue to any
people on earth. ICheers.l
Lord Harrington thanked Mr.. Gladstone
foT the eloquent expression he had given to
the sentiments that prevailed throughout the
House.
In the Lords, the MARQUIS of Salisbury
moved similar address Of sympathy. He
said 1t seemed as II the Emperor had aecn-
mnlated upon his head every possible quAl-
ieation for a life Of glorious, splendid and
peaceful usefulness. We must bow TO the
lnserutable degree that dashes all this aside.
Werender homage TO one Of the highest and
noDlest monarchs that ever adorned
throne.
Earl Granville seconded the address, and it
was passed In silence.
Foreign Notes.
No foreign officers will be allowed TO wit
ness the Russian military maneuvres this
year and the Russian officers are forbidden
to see similar maneuvres abroad.
Miss Flora West, second daughter of Sir
Lionel Saekville West, British minister TO
the United States, was married In Paris yes
terday TO Nj. SOlans0n, recently third secre-
tary Of the French legation In Washington.