The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-03
STAND OF THE LIBERALS.
TIE PRESENT REGISTRATION
LAWS CONDEMNED.

LAWS CONDEMNED.
Shorter Sessions of Parliament Fav-
o.ed-Pay for Members OF the House
of Commons Advocated-Au Imme-
diate investigation Into the Condi-
ton of the Rural Population De-
manded.
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND, Oct. 2.--In the
liberal congress to>day SirGeorge Treveylan
introduced a resolution condemning the
registration laws, which, the resolution
declared, excluded many really quail
flied voters from the polls. The resolu-
tion further declared in favor
of shorter sessions of parliament;
that elections should be held upon the same
day, and recognized the principle Of paying
members of the House of Commons as be-
ing the only means of securing an adequate
representation of the working class in parlia-
ment. The resolutions were adopted with
enthusiasm.
THE RURAL POPULATION.
The Marquis of Ripon, at the end OF
long speech, presented a resolution to the
effect that the condition of the rural popu-
lation Is such as to require immediate at
tention upon the part of parliament. The
marquis speech and resolution produced
another scene of enthusiasm, and the reso-
luton was adopted.
Sir Wllfred Lawson, the great temper
ance advocate. aroused considerable enthus-
iasm among the delegates by submitting a
set of resolutions reattrmIng the declara-
ttons Of the council Of the national liberal
federation In favor of ''mending
or ending" = [prelonged cheersl--
"the House of Lords" [more cheering.l
Resolutions also declared in favor of local
option" in regard to public house regula-
tions. and advocated thorough reform of
the land laws, repeal of the laws of primo
RenitUre and entail enfranohisemeut of
leaseholders and disestahlisnment and dis
ownment Of the church Of Scotland.
TOO LATE TO MEND II.
Sir Wilfred Lawson, speaking with refer
ence to the section regarding the House Of
Lords. said: my own personal opinion is
that the period for mendipg the House of
Lords is passeds [cheersl and l advise its
complete abolishment.' Tremendous ap-
plause.l
Sir Henry Fowler member of parliament
for East Wolverhampton, a privy councillor
and ex-fnanclal secretary of the treasury,
supplemented Sir Lawson's attack on the
House Of Lords and added on his own ac~
count an arraignment Of the Salisbury gov
ernment.
Sir Lawson's resolutions went through
like a whirlwind and the congress adjourned
for refreshments
CROWD TO HEAR GLADSTONE.
Over 1900 persons were packed in the
Tyneside theater tonight to hear Mr..
Gladstone. The stage was occupied by
| members OF the House of Commons, officials
| of the liberal associations and others. while
| the audik0riuFn 1ka1 Nuifh dala kan
and other influential members of the party.
Two hours before the proceedings opened
every inch of standing room was
| taken. The appearance OF Mr.. and
| Mrs. Gladstone was the occasion of
an ovation. The audience rose and gave
round after round of rapLurous cheers
| Mr.. Gladstone, obviously delighted with
the warmth Of his reception, bowed again
| and again in response to the fervid en-
thusiasm of the audience. The cheering
continued so long and so loud that the
chairman, DR.. Spence Watson, was finally
compelled to make mute APP
peal for silence. When quiet was
restored Dr. Watson moved and
| Mr.. Burt seconded resolution
expressing affection for and undiminished
confidence in Mr.. Gladstone. The resolu-
| tion was carried with renewed acclama-
tions. When the cheering subsided Mr..
| Gladstone rose TO speak He expressed pro-
| found gratitude for the reception accorded
| him. He met them, he said, in part, as
citizens of Newcastle, but more particularly
as representatives of that liberal sentiment
| which he believed dominated powerfully
| and effectually the mind of the country
at large. Looking back to 1885, they saw
what was believed to be crushing defeat,
but during the years that had sirce elapsed
the horizon had frightened. There were
| many precursors of certain victory, and
that victory he knew could not be far dis
tant. [Cheers.
HEREDITARY PEERS.
After speaking upon several topics upon
which tho liberal congress has pronounced,
Mr.. Gladstone took up the question OF the
abolition of hereditary peers. He said: II
desire TO pass lightly over the difficult ques-
tien of the House of Lords. Prolonged
cheers Owing to the priority of the
claims of other subjects, this question at
| present is rather in the shade. Well, |
should not be sorry If it would remain in
the shade still longer, provided the extra
lease gained were gained by Its wisdom, for
| bearancs and moderation in dealing with
the public. But if the question
is remote, a mode exists whereby
| it may be made approximately very near.
indeed a burning question; hat is, il in an
evil moment the peers be tempted to listen
to the counsel unsuspiciously given by Lord
| Salisbury. When he contemplated the pos
sibility his mind is open to that extent
| [laughterl of the liberal victory ct the gen.
eral election, and he reminded them that all
| would not be over even il the
| House of Commons would pass a
home rule bill, that they might stfll
rely-I am quoting his sacred words-on
| the play of other parts of the constitution.
There is but one other part Of the constitu-
ton that could possibly perform such a
prank as TO interpose itself between the de-
liberate judgment Of the nation and the in
corporation OF Judgment in the form OF
law-and that 10 the House of Lords. hope
and believe that the lords will
not accept the deplorable suggestion of
the premier but. should they be
seduced. they will themselves be the first to
repent, and those who address you from this
platform will not tell you then that the
question Of the House Of Lords is remote,
but they will tell you that it
shall have precedence over every
question, because upon that alone will
depend the question whether the country is
self-governing or whether there is power,
not upon or behind the throne. but between
the throne and the people, able to stop the
action of the constitutional machine which
hos now been perfected, or brought nearer
to perfection, by the labors, struggles zeal
and wisdom Of many generations.
80 THE LABOR QUESTION.
Another question undoubtedly forcing
ilselEhpon their attention. continued Mr.
G1adstosle, scan be summed up in the single
word Tabor.' ICheersl The great enfran-
chissment of 1885 added 100000 TO thu con-