Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-28
JOHN BRIGHT Is DEAD.
END OF TBS FAMOUS COMMONER PEACEFUL
AND PAINLESS.
1t Creates a Profound Impression among The Glad
stonlans-Ihs Irish Members Share the Cen
eral Sadness In ths House Of Commons
Sketch Of His Eysntf1l Life.

LONDON, March 27.-John Bright died
at $50 o'clock this morning. His end
was peaceful and painless. lie had laid
in comatOse condition since yesterday.
All of his family were present at his death
bed.
The death OF the famous Commoner di-
yerted attention from all other subjects.
Bulletins were posted in the House Of
Commons and outside the newspaper build
iDgs in Fleet street His long illness has
caused the most voluminious series OF bull
letins ever known by the English press.
Yet, accustomed as everybody has been 70
the idea Of his death, il created profound
shock among Gladatoniane, and even the
Irish members share the general sadness,
for the old man, they say, WAS led of into
Unionist folly by the mere vanity Of old
sge. He had lived so many years in sn
atmosphere of adulation in all circles that
when the young Irish members howlsd
him down, as did Gladstone, Harcourt
and the rest, it seemed TO him nothing less
than impioue, and he never WAS able to
speak even temperately OF the Parneliiies
again.
Mr.. Bright represented the Central di-
vision OF Birmingham in the House. The
district has never been polled on the Home
Rule issue, as Mr.. Bright was unopposed
in 1856. Doubtless there will be a contest
now which will enchain the attention of
the whole people
In the House OF Commons to-day tho
Right Hon. Wm. II. Smith, the Govern
ment leader, with much emotion, referred
to the death of Mr.. John Bright lie said
he would postpone his remarks on Mr.
Bright until next Friday, when Mr. Glad
stone, who was called 70 Scotland by the
death Of his brother, could be present.
Mr. Morley thanked Mr. Smith for HE con
sideration in regard TO desiring Mr.. Glad
stone's presence, and said tina. the latter,
who was the lifelong friend Of Mr. Bright
would be greatly gratifed.
JOHN BRIGHT's CAREER.
He was born at Greenbank, Lancashire,
November 16, 1911, the son Of Jacob
Bright. He was educated in Yorkshire
school belonging to a gOciety of Friends
At the age of 10 he was put 10 business by
his father, who WIS cotton5piuuer
When, in 1888, the Anii-Com league was
formed in Manchester, Mr.. Bright attach
ed himself to il, and in few years was
prominently associated with Richard Con
den in the agitation conducted by that
body. It's operations soon covered En-
gland with jealous supporters and resulted
IN the repeal OF the corn laws m the year
1916. measure due in great pari to SIR.
Bights effective oratory, In 1913 be en-
entered parliament as representa-
tive from the city Of Dur
ham, Four years bfterSsrd he
took his seat iD the house OF commons as
member for Manchester, which he contin-
ued during four years. In 1857 BirmiDg-
ham elected him one of its members, and
he has represented that constituency ever
since. He was PRECEDENT Of the board OF
trade, ls6S-72, and chancellor OF the
duohJ Of zroNsteri 1eT3 ~. VpVn uiv
advent of Mr. Gladstone to power IN 1850,
Mr.. Bright became chancellor of the duchy
Of Lancaster the second time, but resigned
in 1852, because opposed TO the policy Of
the government with regard 10 Egypt. he
was returned Tor Birmingham al the
last election. Mr.. Brights views on the
Irish question are shongly opposed to
those Of his friend Gladstone.
His services ~ statesman have been
devoted 10 the expansion OF popular power
He is a member of the Society Of Friends,
and "a such is opposed TO war. In 1861
his voice was raised in opposition 70 the
war with Russia, made IN that year by
the allied forces OF England, France and
Turkey, who were subsequently strength
ene1 by an army from Sardinia Duiing
the civil war in this country be WAS An
earnest defender Of the federal cause.
In his prime John Bright was OF the
same stature ss Henry Ward Bsecher,
though considerably heavier than the Ply
mouth pastor in middle age. His large,
squaTe face was Cf the finest nOrid EDglish
type, full and open, with high, brosd
forehead and round head. Only short side
were wcin. His thin hair has
long been silvery white. His is q most at
tractive, kindly, intellectual face open
and winning, white showing in thesquars,
firm chin and strong-lined mouth
the courage and tenacity he hgs shown
his pnblic career. The high
arched c0rOnal speaks Of the strong religious
tendencies OF his character, and there II in
his bearing and presence the unmistakable
Quaker air Of calm and quiet power. Mr.
Bright has always looked the leader Of
men. He maintains pleasant, dgnifed
manner, cordial, yet with something Of the
1rusque dirsctLess which has naturally
,rown ont of his sense Of power and public
responsibilities. This has somewhat in-
,reased 10 later years. In conversation
NJ. Bright ia a charming talker, easy ana
'eady, and without any tendency - pro8i-
ices. Naturally he talks on serious sui
ects, and one finds him al says fall Of in
ormation, with decided views he does not
iesitate TO express.
Mr.. Bright, ~ the on,set Cf his public
,areer, was, o. one of his townsmeu said,
7ehement speaker. His words lowtd from
iis lips like torrent of h,me HE i'm
was electrilYing. Metaphor and
Illustration were almost uperabundani.
3ut his choice Of words was always mas
erly. His Euglish is almost biblical in
ts purify Of style and simplicity Of Anglo
saxon range. A short period OF pu0lic
.ctivity had q marked influence on the
'OuDg orator, whose spsech s0berly soidi-
led into a restrained gravity aud power.
q all aens6s John Bright has been an
,rater rather than a debater, and IN the
public tribune before the people greater
han in parliamentary forum. John
Bright a, home vas indeed IL delightful
noat and "A charming man