The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-29

BY a sound. civil. secular and Christian
feeling and respect for actual rights. Only
within n few years had the labor party be-
come strong. The system OF proft-sbaring
was most attractive as an adjustment. but
then came the question of how il was 10 be
adjusted in those years in which there
was a loss instead of "a profit. In
any case IL was most important TO
give the laborer the same interest in the
production as the capitalist. To this end
he looked with confidence. In view OF the
good disposition displayed on each side.
Doubtless strikes helped the workers
cause, but he thought all would agree that
they were only adapted to what he might
cali a rude state of industry. Ii was 20 be
hoped that the wOrkmen were now
In "a better position than to he
compelled to have recourse to such
wasteful methods. Much might be hoped
from cooperation, distribution and produc-
ton towards a solution of the problem, be-
cause this would give the laborer the same
position and feeling as the capitalists.
Workers were no more eXem pt from intirm-
ity than other men. and the intoxicatIon
of the power they had won might bewilder
them as 1t bewildered others. yet he had
sufficient belief in the character of his
countrymen to hold the conviction that
these errors would correct themselves.
In an eloquent perOrstion Mr.. Gladstone
appealed TO employers to give the workers,
besides an increase OF wages and a decrease
of hours. a sense OF common feeling with
IuOlL oi5s W q OlOIhCl IOOu
of man and man; TO look to the heart and
conscience as well as to the appetite and
ambition for q solution of these difficulties
above all, to look to the Providence that
shapes our ends, and recOllect the sacred
words. Behold how good and pleasant q
thing 1t is for brethren to dwell together
In unity"
Mr.. Gladstone endured so we'll the fatigue
of attending the Liberal conference ut
Newcastle. and of his speech on that &C.
casion, that il has been widely hoped that
he might be counted upon for another ora
torical effort IN the near future. The forth
coming agricultural conference at the Ma
tional Liberal Club, it was hoped, would
furnish the occasion for the veteran states
mans next appearance In an exposition OF
his party's policy. The conference is ex.
pected to take action which will have an
important bearing uDon the attitude of the
rural voters toward the Liberal party.
With q view to obtaining a definite state
ment as to his intention, q correspondent
addressed an inquiry to Mr.. Gladstone.
which has ELECTED q reply to the effect
that the ex-PremIer does not expect TO pre-
pare an address for that occasion. but
hopes to be present and To make such I'M
m remarks as may occur to HIM as
appropriate at the time. Mr.. Gladstone
adds that he fully recognizes the importance
of effecting rural reforms. and considers
this feature of the Liberal party's pro-
Qramme a very essential one. So far as he
present. he expects in any remarks he may
make to keep within the lines of his former
utterances on this subject. not deeming
any departure therefr0m called for by the
circumstance under which the conference
is to be held.