The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-25
VOICE FOR pEAcE
GLADSTONE WOULD NOT PLUNGE
ENGLAND INTO A GENERAL
EUROPEAN WAR,
BUT, ON THE OTHER HAND,
PENDENT RIGHT TO COERCE
THE SULTAN.
EVER FRIENDLY RELATIONS.
Directly Responsible for the
Wholesale Massacres

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 24.-Enthusiastic
crowds of people assembled at an early
hour this morning in the vicinity Of
Hengler's circus, all anxious to push
into the building and hear the eagerly
anticipated address which the Right
Hon. William E. Gladstone had an
nounced his willingness to make before
the meeting called by the Reform club
to protest against the recent massa-
ores OF Armenians at Ce..istt antinople
ana elsewhere in Turkey
The doors of the circus building were
opened for the admission of the audi
ence at 10 O'Clock, and at IL the vast
auditorium was packed to it's utmost
capacity.
Mr.. Gladstone, Mrs Gladstone, Mr.
Herbert Gladstone and other members
of the family arrived in this city at
noon and were welcomed at the rail
road station by crowd of about 1000
people, who greeted the veteran states
man with hearty cheers, as he and his
family were recognized. At the en-
trance of Hengler's circus Mr.. Glad
stone was received by a long and wild
ly enthusiastic outburst of applause
upon the part of the crowds who We're
unable to gain admittance, and when
the great Liberal leader entered the
auditorium there was a roar of ap-
plause which could have been heard a
mile away. The cheering was contin-
ued for a long time after Mr.. Glad
stone slapped briskly on the platform
at 1890 D. m. and bowed gravely in
acknowledgment of the enthusiastic
welcome accorded him. The earl of
Derby, who presided, was accompanied
by the countess of Derby, and upon
the platform were many persons of
distinction in political, commercial and
social life. After the usual formalities
Of opening such a meeting had been
concluded, the first resolution, pro-
posed by Conservative and seconded
by Liberal, was put 1t read:
That this meeting desires to express it's
Indignation at and adherence of the cruel
treatment to which the Armenians being
subjected by their Turkish rulers and of the
massacres which have recently occurred at
Constantinople, which are a disgrace to the
civilization of the nineteenth century,.
The resolution was adopted by reclamation.
When Mr.. Gladstone rose to speak, he looked
we'll and hearty for man of his years OF
hard work. He bowed repeatedly in response
10 the outbursts Of cheering which greeted
heard. Mr.. Gladstone, after few preliminary
remarks, moved the following resolution which
was received with thunders of applause dur
ing which every person present upon his
or her feet, wildly waving hats handker-
chiefs sticks. umbrellas.
That this meeting trusts that her majesty's
ministers realizing to the fullest extent the
terrible condition In which their fellow Chris
tians placed, will do everything possible to
obtain for them full security and protection
and this meeting assures her maiesty's minis
thn diol
port Of the citizens of Liverpool in whatever
steps they may feel it necessary to take for
that purpose S}ss
When the applause had been Gained down
by the outstretched hand of the aged states
man, Mr.. Gladstone declared his adhesion to
the principles contained in the resolutions
and said he came there not claiming any au-
therity except that of a citizen of Liverpool
But, he added, the national platform upon
which the meeting was based gave greater
authority for sentiments universally enter
tanned throughout the length and breadth OF
the land and urged that in this matter party
sympathy should be renowned
Continuing, Mr.. Gladstone said:
I entertain the lively hope and strong be-
lief that the present deplorable situation is
not due to the act or default Of the govern
ment OF this great country. (Cries Of ''Oh,"
and cheers)
''The present movement" he added sis
based on the broad grounds of humanity,
and is not directed against the Mohamnle-
dams, but against the Turkish officials evil
official reports.
Now, as in 1876, to the guilt OF massacre is
added the impudence OF denial which will con-
tinue just as long as Europe is content to
listen.
Mr. Gladstone then expressed the enin;on
that the purpose Of the gathering was de-
fensive and prospective, saying that no one
could hold out the hope that the massacres
were ended. although he ventured to antici-
pate that the words spoken at the meeting
would find their way to the palace of Con.
stantinople. loud cheers.)
Mr. Gladstone then said: ri doubt IL 1t is
an exasgeration to say that it was In the
sultan's palace, and there only, that the in
spiration has been supplied and the policy de-
vised OF the whole series Of massacres. When
the sultan carries massacre into his own can
ital under the eyes Of the ambassadors, he ap-
pears to have gained the very acme of what
it is possible for him to do"
But" the speaker further said, 'the weak
ness of diplomacy trust is about to be
strengthened by the echo Of this nations
voice. Great cheering.)
Mr.. Gladstone then alluded to the supine-
ness of the ambassadors of the powers at
Constantinople, and said:
1.-THE concert of Europe is an august and
useful instrument, but It has not usually
succeeded in dealing with the Eastern ques-
ton, which has arrived at period when it
is necessary to strengthen the hands of the
government by an expression of national opin-
ion. I believe that the continued presence Of
the ambassadors at ConStantinople has oper
ated distinct countenance to the sultan,
who is thus their recognized ally. But while
urging the government to act, 1t does not fol- !
low that even for the sake of the great OBJ
ject in view, Great Britain should transplant
Europe into state Of war. On the other !
hand, however, I deny that England must
abandon her own right to Independent judg- !
ment and allow herself to be domineered by |
the other powers" (Cheers.)
Mr.. Gladstone also said: I'VE have just |
title to threaten Turkey with coercion that |
does not III itself mean war, and / think |
the first step should be the recall of our am |
bassador. (Cheers) And it should be fol- |
lowed by the dismissal of the Turkish am |
bassador from London. Such a course is fire. |
auent and would not give the right of COM |
plant to anybody. When diplomatic rea-
tons are suspended England should inform |
the sultan that she would consider the means |
Of enforcing her just and humane demands |
do not believe that Europe will make war |
to ensure the continuance of massacres more /
terrible than ever recorded in the dismal, /
deplorable history of human crime. Loud /
cheering.)
Mr.. Gladstone, who spoke for twenty min |
utes, was in good voice and did not seem |
fatigued when he had finished. Before the |
arrival of he Gladstone party and the dis |
Einguished guests in the auditorium of Hen |
gler's circus today there was a spontaneous 1
outburst OF patriotism, everybody present |
standing bareheaded and Joining in "God |
Save the Queen
Copies of the resolutions adopted will be |
forwarded to the cabinet ministers.