The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-04
GLADsroNE's sPEEca.
Comments of the London and Dublin
Papers on the Effort.


NEW CASTLE, Eng, Oct. 3,-Mr. Glad
stone was presented with the freedom of
the city to-day in the town hall, in the
presence of an immense multitude. After
signing his name to the list of burgesses or
freemen of tho city, Mr.. Gladstone. ad-
dressing vast audience, spoke in praise of
the principle of local self government.
Later on referring to free trade, Mr.. Glad
stone said: "Our children and kinsmen in
America. to whom we have looked and
might still look to teach us many useful
legislative lessons. have set us in this matter
an example Of a ,retrograde nation. They
have thought for q moment, though |
believe only for a moment, that the secret
of prosperity was to be found in fixing up
the government channels in which the en-
terprise should run and forms in which in
genuity should be exercised.
AN EXAMPLE AS A LESSON.
He hoped that in the long run both En-
gland and America would be influenced by
the example and triumpbs of their imme-
diate predecessors. Although, be added there
there remains much to do, yet a great
amendment has already been achieved by
the change from protection to freedom.
England, among the great nations of tho
world,n he remarked, "has become almost
solitary witnesss.of the principle of freedom
as applied to trade, as she has long been in
Europe the solitary witness Of social aud
political institutions. England was faithful
to her task as a witness OF social and politi-
cal freedom, and in time others have fol-
lowed her example.
COULDN'T HESITATE.
Had England been abashei by authority
or been overborne by the examples Of other
countries the English people would not
have been at this moment free, but she
persevered in her work and the world has
been content to tread in her stops That
stewardship iu regard to freedom in gen
commerce. We are again being
tested as to whether we shall ba firm or not
firm to our conviction; whether the time
passed in finding a solution for a great
economical problem has been wasted or ap-
Piled TO great and beneficial work: whether
free trade has been triumph not only for
the capitalist, but for the workman,
whose wages have thereby been increased
so per cent in England"
TRUE TO POLITICAL FREEDOM.
Mr.. Gladstone said in conclusion that he
had been true to political freedom. He
hoped that they would be true to their vo-
cation, so that 1t might be recorded that, in
establishing the rights Of industry, Eng-
land, the standard bearer of nations, had
taught them the safe. just and honorable
way to durable prosperity. Enthusiastic
cheers.
Upon leaving the town hall Mr.. Gladstone
received an ovation from an immense con-
course of people gathered in that neighbor-
hood. After lunch Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone
| started for Hawarden.
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
LONDON, Oct 3.--The newspapers Of this
city ali containexhaustive ssnanents sipcn
Mr.. Gladstone's speech delivered at New
castle last night. The Times, for instance,
says: "Mr. Gladstone never before SO abso.
lutely abdicated the functions of great
leader or sunk SO completely to the position
OF the mouthpiece of political machine.
He plays the part OF mere Snowman of
wares turned out by circus. His profound
belief in his coming success renders his
action all the more extraordinary. He has
no idea Of what he will do with it, and re-
mains on the fence in regard to the eight
hour question. But be begs Newcastle TO
vote for Mr.. Morley"
The Standard (conservative) states that
sit becomes exceedingly difficult to criticise
Mr.. Gladstone's speeches. He does not
make the most simple effort to direct publ iC
opinion, but merely inquiries of the wire
pullers what proposals are likely TO attract
votes or to assist home rule plans. And,
having cautiously assured himself that the
transaction is paying one he pledges him
self to the bargain. His references to the
cost of the defenses and to Egypt are most
mischievous. He should be compelled &c
declare plainly aye or no whether he holds
that the army or navy are excessive. The
country will then know what TO expect from
his return to responsibility"
IRISH COMMENTS.
DUBLIN, Oct. 3.-The FreeBldn'S Journal
discussing Mr.. Gladstone's utterauces OF
last night, expresses the opinion that nc
man after reading Mr.. Gadstone's speech
can doubt for a moment his intention TO
pass measure for home rule that will be
satisfactory TO the Irish people, with al
the dispatch that the laws of the country
will admit"
The National Press to-day, referring &C
Mr.. Gladstones address. expresses the
opinion that it was "a display of matchlesi
ability. The Irish cause is fortunate in.
deed TO receive such an evangelist"
The Irish Times, on the other hand, says
it finds nothing in the speechmaking IN
the direction OF peace. IL encourage;
fresh discord, and is In every way disap.
pointing and unsatisfactory"