The record-union., 1893-09-28
Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

EDINBURGH, Sept. 27.-Gladstone ar
rived here at 4:30 p. NJ. and was met at
the railroad station by the Reception
Committee. He was escorted to Albert
Hall, the place where he was to deliver a
great home-rule speech, the hall being
close to the railroad station. The Neigh
borhood of those two points and the road
| between was jammed with people. So
thickly was the crowd packed that sew
eral tainted while the cheering and rush
ing was going on.
Upon entering Albert Hall with his
wife and daughter, the Premier received
rapturous reception. The hall has a
seating capacity of only 1900, but 5000
crowded into it. The momentthe audience
saw the Premier enter the hall every man
and woman rose to their feet and waved
their hats and handkercheis in the air
and burst out singing, He's jolly Good
! Fellow
When Gladstone had been introduced
to representative Midlothlans, and was
able to commence his speech, the cheer
ing lasted some minutes after he bowed
to the assemblage. He began his remarks
in loud and firm voice, and which was
heard IN every part of the hall, in which
perfect stiffness reigned.
In the early part OF the speech he gave
no indication of his intention to max 70
long-eXpected attack upon the Upper
House. He began by saying that he had
hoped for some Scotch legislation before
the end of the year, which would be OF
benefit to Scotland at large and the poor
crotters in particular. The Irish ques-
ton, continued Gladstone, has barred
| progress in that direction, and itWas only
! Just TO say that the Lords were RESPONSE
| ble for the fact that this barrier was still
remaining.
Continuing, Gladstone said that the
question of home rule for Ireland was
coming rapidly upon them. He hoped
that should at any time an occasion arise
for soliciting their votes they would be
given in way not to undo or dishonor
the commanding strength of Liberalism
in Midlothian. Loud cheers.
Gladstone expressed the hope that a
home rule bill of some description for
Scotland might become law within the
near future. [Cheers.
I'VE are meeting them fairly as men.
now," said Gladstone, his form seeming
to grow taller and more powerful as he
touched upon his favorite theme at
might by some be regarded as a failures:
but" cried the veteran statesman, raising
his hand aloft, his eyes cleaning with in
tense feeling, depend upon it, home rule
Is uOI d 1dlAuIe' LOuu, prolonged Cneer-
When Gladstone was again able to pro-
ceed. he continued, saying: "Weeks,
months and years have been expended
upon the details of the home rule BILL
and in the counteracting tactics of the
opposition. And it is now recorded in
history as a fact that the peoples House
has deliberately and advisedly passed this
bill, which was in itself most important
STEP" [Applause.]
The aged Premier then read an extract
from the speech made by the Hon.Jo-
seph Chamberlain nine years ago de-
nouncing the House of Lords. Glad
stone said that hamberlain's description
| of the Upper House, although greatly
exaggerated, was largely true.
4 The veteran statesman then traced the
course of the House of Lords In defeating
good measures since the time of the re-
! form bill, after which he remarked that it
was grossly unconstitutional and mon
strous innovation to suggest that the
Peers could force the dissolution of Par
/ lament. "To allow such prerogative."
! cried Gladstone, indignantly, would be
| high treason to the nations title Of being
self-governing country" Loud ap-
plause.
1.-The Irish question taxed, burdened
and mortgaged the time of Parliament to
such an extent that it lcrippled the whole
legislative action, and the responsibility
for this state of things rests with the
Lords" [Cheers.]
A voice in the hall-"Let them have it.
Gladstone" This remark was followed
by laughter, and interrupted Gladstone
for few moments.
The Liberal orator instanced the repeal
of the corn laws of 1916 and other meas
ures, saying sometimes the Lords either
from their own prudence or wise coun-
sells, declined to accept the challenge of
the peoples house, and passed bills. If
they had not done so, Mr.. Gladstone as
serted there would be no House of Lords
to-day. Loud and continued applause
In the present case the Lords had been
again emboldened or msled into the re-
lection of a bill which had been incessant-
ly discussed since 1856. There could be
no more favorable pretext than that the
people did not know the provisions of
the bill. 1t was the business of self-goy-
erning nations to understand great ideas,
and when understood to stick to them,
Having debated the bill for years, the
Lords came like a schoolmaster upon
rebellious pupils, and said, You with
your eighty-tWo days have not given the
bill sufficient discussion" prolonged
applause.
When Gladstone was again able to re-
sumo his speech he said: at was urged
4
we should appeal to the people. That is
not the doctrine of the Constitution
cannot produce a cut-and-dried solution
of the present dilemma. yet cling to the
hope that wiser counsels may prevail
among the Lords and induce them to
grant the Irish some just satisfaction for
their aspirations; but, if not, your case is
not new one. If on one side there is a
determined nation, the latter will not be
ba1fied by phalanx of 500 Peers. Loud
cheering.l We cannot give way to the
Lords, although they bear high-sounding
titles and sit in a gilded chamber.
! [Cheers. The next session will not pass
without having the subject appear again.
The nation has set up and propelled upon
our course; it is our duty, our hope and
our belief that we shall find, with the
help of the Almighty, means of reaching
the goal" Tremendous and prolonged
applause.
J Gladstone spoke an hour and half. At
the conclusion of his remarks he said that
/ If the House of Lords ever means to force
the dissolution of Parliament, it might
/ depend upon it that The Irish question
would not be the only question consid-
cred, but that their own independent,
/ irresponsible existence would be taken
into consideration.
ACCIDENTS ON THE RAIL.
Two People Killed in a Collision on
the Grand Trunk Road.
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