The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-10-02

all, it ID understood that Mr.. GLADSTONE,
who has been silent for considerable
period, will seize the opportunity to prove
that he Is still physically and mentally able
to lead his partlsans to victory.
1t Is generally admitted that. as regards
thoroughness Of organization. the qlnd-
stonians are at present much superior to
their opponents. the situation In this re-
spect being the reverse Of what 1t was In
1886. Nor Is It questioned that this SUPPORT
ority is due to the shrewdness. experience.
and vigilance OF the inventor and former
manager. Of the Birmingham caucussystem.
In all Of the by-elections which 1t was posi-
BILE to foresee, the preparations OF the LIB
erals were begun months before the Tories
awakened TO the imminence Of q contest.
Their candidates have been much more
sagaeious!y selected with reference to
local interests and feelings, and all
the arts Of wirepulling have been ex-
exercised on their behalf. Whether under
its present direction the Liberal Executive
Council-which may DO likened to an Ameri-
can national committee-will prove as efi-
cient In general election as 1t has shown
itself in local struggles. will depend upon
the volume Of the pecuniary resources
which It will be able to command. The
chief financial hacker Of the Gladstonians
in the campaign Of 1885 is dead. and 1t Is not
yet known with certainty whether his place
has been filled.
According to the telegraphed outline Of
the manifest to be issued, the Council Ia alive
to the magnitude Of the political forces
represented at the recent Trade Union Con-
gress. The Gladstonian managers perceive
the importance Of averting the formation OF
distinct labor party by sustaining with
emphasis In their own programme most OF
the wishes and plans Of the trade union
lists. They promise not only to support all
the representatives Of labor now In Parlia-
ment. but also to aid in returning consid-
cradle number Of new labor members. 1t
will DO taken for granted that Glad
stonian nomination will involve total
or partial defraying Of the legal cleo
ton expenses from the Gladstonian fund.
Besides such immediate proofs OF sympathy.
the Liberal Council pledges itself to facili-
tate the future Parliamentary representa-
ton Of labor by reducing the statutory
costs Of elections. and recognizing the prin-
ciple that members Of Parliament should be
paid. The resolve Of the Gladstonians to
carry through generous measure OF nome
rule for Ireland will also. Of course. be re-
affirmed. but it will do the Irish National
lists mo harm II British workingmen are
deeply interested In the triumph Of the
Liberals on their own account.
After all. however. the browning purpose
Of the Newcastle meeting will be served by
the formal temperance Of Mr.. GLADSTONE
in the political field. For some months his
political opponents have 50 busily circulated
rumors of the physical and intellectual de-
cay OF the Liberal leader that not few Of
his own followers have been beset with pro-
found misgivings. Never since the death
Of the younger PITT has personal ascen-
dancy counted for 30 much In the fortunes
Of party. II Mr.. GLADSTONE be still able
to marshal the Liberal hosts. they cannot
too promptly receive ocular and audible
evidence Of the fact.
II once they hear that voice. their nvehest pledge
OF hope in fears and dangers. heard 90 Oft
In worse extremes. and on the perious edSs
OF battle when.i IL ragged. in all asssults
Their sursst signal. they viii soon resume
New courage and revive"