Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-05
ARE FOR THE FIGHT.
The Liberals Are Encouraged in the
Struggle.


Struggle.
LONDON, July 4.-The vigor Of mind
and body shown by Mr.. Gladstone in
his Scotch campaign has already had
beneficial effect upon the liberal party
organization throughout the country.
New heart has been taken by the rank
and file. Workers whose belief in sue
cess had not been strong have taken
courage and everywhere the evidence
of renewed hope appears a. . result of
the effective blows dealt at the enemy
by the aged leader of the liberals.
Giadstone's influence was never
stronger than at the present moment.
A gentleman in Q position to know
some of the inside history of the can
vAss now going on states that the thorn
which most troubles Mr.. Gladstone 10
the internecene strife Of Irish factions.
He does not say anything about it
openly, as indeed he could not very
we'll make any reference to such
delicate matter for his party, but he
has emissaries At work appeal
ing secretly to the leaders Of
the opposing parties in lieland
to drop their hostilities and enable
liberals to point TO q peaceful and
united country across the channel
while arguing IN favor of home rule.
But in spite of ali that Gladstone and
the subordinates Of liberalism in Eng
lav "A N at
remoustrance, and IN spite of the ef-
forts OF patriotic lrishmen out of active
politics at home, the wrangling of the
of feeling displayed seems rather 10
increase than diminish.
Not safe Frsm Assault.
Even the most eminent of Ireland's
public men are not safe from assault
and insult. William O'Brlen, one Of
the most modest and unselfish of Irish
politicians, but who has recently been
indulging IN rather sharp language, 10
now as badly treated ~ the foul
mouthed Tim Healy himself. Saturday
night Mr.. VBrien was shamefuily
mobbed at Limerick. Only by having
strong police escort was he able 10
reach his hotel without being subjected
to physical violence from q bowling
crowd Of ParEeIlites, who surrounded
him, yelling indecent epithets, aud
peitlng him with mud and brick bate.
Mr.. O'Brien was obliged 10
forego speaking at some of the meet
ings wncre be had been booked
TO make addresses. The city WAS i'm
. furore all night, tatties between the
Parnellites anu their opponents taking
place every honr or 90 in various parts
OF the town. Mr.. VBrien lift on an
early train this morning to prevent his
presence leine made the excuse for
further disorder. Ii il such events q
these that worry the Gladstonians and
furn,sh . strong argument for those
who declare that Ireland u incapable
of self government. The liberals are
also worTied about the browbeatlne ai.
titude of the pTiests Who, by threaten
ing voters sho refuse TO leave the Par.
neiiite party, supply the unionists with
. powerful argument against home
rule. However, the vigorous character
of the resistance 70 this pressure can
not fail 10 impress the northern Pro-
testsnts, who are keenly watching the
struggle.
Liberals Thsssssves - Blane.
The libersls have only themselves 10
blame, however. But Tor their frantic
appeals 10 Mr.. Gladstone 30 interfers
IN the internal management OF the Irisf
party by demanding the deposition oi
ife leader, the natsonalIets would nov
present united front and would prob-
ably be able 70 capture four or five
more sests IA Ulster The liberal or
Faus set the example for the campaign
OF mud ~ thsls vituperatlon Of farntII
aid be Followers and tbesr continued
indictments 10 Htaly TO continue bi,
scarrIlIty. They hesped rldscaie on
Dillon and 0Br1en for their efforts te
brig sDout union IN the Eousoxnt
nsfot'sts0tss and encouraged Healy a
frostrsfe them.
y. n. Hotckie ~ Musk<Rn1s and s.