The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-03

The House OF Lords Warned Local OPP
tion an.l Labor Representation Fa-
vored by the, Speaker.
NEW CASTLE, Oct. 2.-Over 1000 persons
were packed in the Tyneside theater tC-
Of the noted statesman and wife was the
(, signal for prolonged ovation, with which
GladBtons WAS obviously delighted. Whom
quiet was restored DIR. Watson moved, and
Burt seconded, resolution expressing af-
feotion for and undiminished confidence in
Gladstone. Tho resolution was carried
with renewed acolamations. When the
cheering subsided Gladstone rose TO speak.
Looking back to 1886, they saw, he said,
what was believed to be crushing liberal
defeat, but during the years since elapsed
the horizon had frightened. There were
many precursors Of certain victory, and
that victory could not be far
distant. Much had been said
about tho late conversion Of
the national debt. All saving
thereon, and more, he declared,
had already been absorbed and effaced
from public accounts, not only by the enor-
nous increases in charges for the supply of
the necessary civil rates Of the country, but
also the enormous increase in naval and
military expenditure. He should like to
have spoken on the governments foreign
policy, which hnd many domestic results.
but the policy Of the present administra-
| ki1u 4hoI hea, ;cI, IL,
verse Of that of Lord Bsaconsfeld Just as
the liberals sndeavorsd to make the work
of the Beaoonsheld administration difficult,
because they thought it was doing ill, SO
had they strivsn to make the work of the
present administration in it's foreign policy
easy, because they thought, as far a. infor-
nation went, that its spirit had undergone
q beneficial change. IT shall indeed re-
joice," continued. Gladstone, 'if before
the day comes for the present admins
tration to give mp the ahbst, it will be
possible for Lord Salisbury to make an
embarrassing occupation Of Egypt, which,
as long as it lasts, must be cause of weak
Il ness. =
Gladstone spoke word OF congratulations
Rnd hope in regard to the temperance
question, reviewing the work. and added:
y AO6o nppA AAy psi A1Oh VI l1AS may
not witnesait but many Of you will see 4
Thorough and effective reform Of laws csss;ss ;s
neoted with tho traffic in alconol8 with an
acknowledgment of the right of local
population to settle the question whether.
Within their borders, public houses shall
exist [Cheers. Touching tho question
Of the abolition Of hereditary peers,
Gladstone said it is at present
rather in the shade, owing
I to the priority of the claims Of other sub
jects. He should not be sorry if it would
remain in the shade longer, provided the
extra lease were gained by its forbearance
and wisdom In dealing with public senti-
ment. lie warned the house of lords, how
ever, that it might make the matter burn
4 ing question if the peers were tempted to
iisten to the counsel given BY Lord Salis-
bury when he contemplated the possibili-
ty of q liberal victory and reminded them
that all would not be over, even il the com
mons should pass a home rule bill, that the
house Of lords might interpose itself be-
tween the Judgment OF the nation
ment in the form of law. The
lords tried that game in 1881 throughout
proceedings OH the reform bill, and under
went humiliation. Gladstone himself. in
1860 and 1861, had the felicity or infelioity
to bo in conflict with the lords. "We had
he said "a great battle upon the repeal Of
paper duties, one Of the most important
questions in the whole free trade contro-
versy. You know what the consequences
have been Of the establishment Of a free
press, which has done more than any other
single cause to educate the country. and to
which We mainly owe the vast extension Of
tho franchise. Should the lords be seduced
to accept the deplorable suggestion of Sal
isbury, they themselves will be the first to
repent it''
Regarding registration reform, Gladstone
said there was much in favor of giving it
fnr apA ri m tina 1jhprN1 ,1p4fOrD.
Coming down to the question of labor, he
said that labor representation in parlia-
ment must be extended. Those charged
with the central management of the af-
fairs Of the party will exhibit the utmost
disposition to assist whenever q consti-
tuency ID found favorable to the claims of
a labor candidate. Constituencies must
bear the cost of the residence of these labor
representatives in London. Nothing can be
clearer than the title Of such members
treasury rs will enable them to discharge
the task imposed upon tl.em for the public
benefit. .'E7urthermore, it is among the
Indispensable duties OF the Liberal party.
when in power, to establish district and
parish councils, to bring self-government
the country, and to enact compulsory pow
ers enabling suitable bodies to acquire
land, in order to place the rural population
lin near relations to the use and profit from
the land they have SO long titled Tor the
beneRt0t Others" (Great cheering.l
Coming down to the question of hours OF
labor, Gladstone said he views with satis-
faction large reductions in the amount Of
toll exaoted which his fellow citizens had
achieved in the last twenty years. He
wished we'll to all further reductions il may
4 be possible to achieve. without
4 violation Of the rights of any
man. Before assenting TO the
principle OF compulsory law binding Ia
borers to reduce labor to a certain number
Of hours daily, he WAS glad to SEQ u demon
stration Of the fact that those who now re-
oeived low wages for long hours are to re-
ceiye at least those wages for shorter
honrs. Ha would give no absolute judg-
ment upon the question, but recommended
much ciroulnspection, much careful exam
ination, hofors proceeding with steps
which may prove irratrievable; therefore it
ought not be prematurely adopted.
Speaking OF the Irish question, Mr..
Gladstone said he was glad that their op-
ponentH proposed TO ointroduca n local gov
ernnant bill; hut ii is dsathhoa repent
nnce. TOR this Bixth-year parliament and
government have pledged themselves not
to ndops coercion, and not to- rss British
credit to purchase Irish land; also to intro
due local government They have spent
five years breaking two of these pledQes
Now in articu!o mortis they seek to redeem
tho remaining pledge. Such is the eemency
Of the liberal party, am sure that thoir