The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-03
His Views Clearly Expressed on National Econ
omy, Temperance. Church Disestablish-
ment and Labor Representation.
House of Lords Warned that Its Contin.
nance Depends on Its Own Acts.
Reform Of the Land Laws an Absolute Neces-
sity-LabOr Should Have Fewer Hours Of
Toil-Ths Irish Question Reviewed.
GLADSTONE SPEAKS TO LIBERALS.

Mastery Discussion of the Questions Eugross-
ing the Attention of Engiishmen.
NEWCASTLE. Oct. 2-Over four thousand
people were packed in the Tyneside The
ater tonight to hear Mr.. Gladstone. The
stage was occupied by members of the
House of Commons. officials of Liberal as
sociations. etc.. while tho auditorium
was crowded with delegates and other in
fuentiel members of the party. Two hours
before the proceedings opened every inch
of standing-room was taken. The appear
ance of Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone was the
signal for prolonged ovation. The audi
ence rose and gave round after round of
rapturous cheers Mr.. Gladstone, obvi-
ously delighted with the warmth of his re-
ceptiop, bowed again and again in response
to the fervid enthusiasm of the audience.
The cheering continued 80 long and so
loud that the chairman. DR.. Spencer Wat
son. was finally compelled to make a mute
appeal for silence. When quiet was re-
stored DR.. Spencer Watson moved. and
Mr.. Burt seconded resolution expressing
affection for and undiminished confidence
in Mr.. Gladstone. The resolution was car
ried with renewed acclamations.
When the cheering subsided, Mr.. Glad
stone arose to speak. He expressed pro-
found gratitude for the reception accorded
him. He met them, he said, in part as citi-
zens 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 1886 they saw what
was believed to be crushing defeat But
during the years that had since elapsed the
horizon had frightened. There were many
precursors Of certain victory. and that VIC
tory they knew could not be far distant
lCheers. In making survey Of the public
situation he would first allude TO arrears in
legislation. He feared that the arrears
would grow In proportion as the life of the
Tory government was prolonged. Whatever
zeal the Liberals might have they needed
much patience before the arrears could
be overtaken. Among the several SUBJ
jects whose claim TO public attention he
admitted, If be cited the question of the
shortening of the period of Parliament, 10
was only to say that the Liberal party was
for it and would propose 1t at the earliest
opportunity that could justly and wisely
be chosen. ICheers. If he spoke Of re-
adjustment of taxation, especially between
the various kinds of property, he would
dismiss subject aboup<ling in complex de-
tails by referring to speeches and votes al
ready given as an assurance that when its
turn came the subject would have practical
and decisive attention.
Next referring to national economy Mr..
Gladstone said that much had been said
about the late conversion of the national
debt. All the saving thereon, and more. ho
declared, had already been absorbed and
etfaced from the public accounts not only
by enormous increases in the charges for
supply and necessary civil rates of the
country, but also by an enormous increase
in the naval and military expenditures.
And still the relentless appetite of those
bringing il about had not been satisfied.
l"Hear, hear.'1
sALISBURY's FOREIGN POLICY.
He should like to have spoken on the
governments foreign policy il it had had
any domestic results. but the policy of the
present administration had been well nigh
the inverse and reverse of that of Lord
Beaconsteld. Just as the Liberals had en-
deavored TO make the work of the Beacons-
field administration difficult, because they
thought it was doing i'll, so had they
striyed to make the work of the
present Administrations its foreign
policy easy. because they thought that,
as far as their information went, it's
spirit had undergone beneficial
change Appeals TO passion and pride were
kinder, juster and more general spirit
bad dictated at least the departmental po-
sition of the Salisbury Cabinet. II shall
indeed rejoice" continued Mr.. Gladstone
elf before the day comes for the present
administration to give mp the ghost
laughter and cheersl it will be possible
for Lord Salisbury to make an effort To re-
lieve us of the burdensome and embar-
RAISING occupation of Egypt, which so
long as it lasts must be q cause of weak
owe entirely to engagements contracted 10y
former Tory government, and which fear
the present government may. If il continues
Its foreign policy, hand TO its Liberal
successors TO deal with" lCheers.
Looking al the multitude of other topics
calling for notice, Mr.. Gladstone said he
almost echoed the wish of the father Of
poets for ten mouths and ten tongues
wherewith to speak. Laughter lie
must speak O word of congratuIaton and
hope in regard To the temperance question.
Although the parliamentary proceedings on
the subject IN 1890 were negative and
not Affirmative, although they appeared
to consist substantially only in the
rejection of q bad plan and not IN the
adoption of good one yet they had this
effect-they disposed for all time OF the
monstrous and enormous claims tor the
compensation OF publlcans which the pres
ent government acknowledged. If upon
the foundation bill which the government
introduced it had been possible 10 make
these claims, they would have proved an
impenetrable fort against every attempt
There were some positive results Also In
various parts of the country new life and o
more equitable border spirit had been in
fused into licensing boards.
Those approaching my period OF life.n
said Mr.. Gladstone. may not witness it.
but many of you will See a thorough and
effective reform of the laws connected with
the traffic in alcohol. with an &C owledg-
ment of the right of local populations to
settle the question whether within their
borders public houses shall exist" lCheers.
Touching the Welsh and Scotch church
disestabllshment questions Mr.. Gladstone
SAID: Il. resident of Wales. and Scotch
representative. shall not embroil myself
In a pitiless controversy. i shall simply
assure Scotland and Wales that they have
the unanimous support Of the Liberals.
'hear. hear. 1t Is not dependent upon
those conducting Liberal affairs IN Parlia-
ment whether scotch or Welsh dIsestab-
lishment takes precedence. Each has able.
resolute and active champions, who have
no intention of waiting. Ii would be
wrong If they consented to wait until home
rule had become q law, OF until in the due
order of succession on the Liberal pro-
gramme. their turn came. II the Scotch
gain precedence their gain will help the
Welsh. If tho Welsh precede. their
victory will help the Scotch" lCheersl
THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
Mr.. Gladstone then took ND the question
of the abolition of hereditary peers. He
said: Il desire to pass lightly over the diff
ficult question of the House of Lords PRO
longed cheers.l Owing to the priority of