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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
LEADER OF THE LIBERALS.
Legislative Record Crowded with
Fruits of His Handiwork.

Mr.. Gladstone resumed office in the
PalmerStOn administration in 1859 and
from that time began the practical lead
ership Of the Liberal party which has
continued to the end. The statute book is
crowded with the fruits of his handiwork,
says a blographer, who is generally re-
garded as impartial, making, a legislative
record such as has rarely, if ever, fallen
to the lot Of any one man. Beginning
with the repeal of the paper duty and
the commercial treaty with France, these
parliamentary triumphs included the re-
form of the universities, the disesta blish-
ment of the Irish Protestant church, the
Irish land acts of 1870 and 1881, the
abolition of the purchase system in the
army, the judicature act, the ballot act,
the household suffrage and rediStribu-
ton acts-the latter making each mem
Der represent a separate district-and
host of minor enactments. But his strong
est point in legislation was his manage
ment OF the finances. His budgets were
admitted by all parties to be the best in
troduced by any English chancellor of
the eXcheQucr and were models Of clear
ness and methodical arrangement.
But, although he was practically the
leader in 1859 he did not become the titu-
lar head of the Liberal party nutil 1868.
de was defeated for Oxford university in
1860, but found a seat in South Lanca-
shire and became chancellor of the eX-
chequer. After Palmerston's death he
became leader in the Commons under
Lord John Russells second administra-
ton. On the defeat of the reform bill in
1866 the ministry resigned and Disraeli,
coming in, ''dished the wings" by a re-
form bill Of his own, which Gladstone
vainly opposed. While in opposition ne
commenced the agitation of the Irish
church question, and carried through the
Commons resolution which was the
basis of the future measure.
At the general election in 1868 he was
defeated for Southwest Lancashire, but
was returned for Greenwich, and sue
ceeeded Disraeli as prime minister In
the course of the next few years, amid
great public excitement, he carried
through the Irish legislation before re-
ferred to and many other measures. 1t
was during this administra ton that the
settlement of the Alabama claims was eff
fected by the treaty of Washington. The
most remarkable thing about his course
on Irish affairs was the frankness with
which he avOwed his conversion to a pol
icy of Cancellation by the vigOr of Irish
resistance TO the existing order of things.
In one of his speeches he used the fam
GUS expression about "the intensity of
fenianism" making him realize the neces-
sity. of governing Ireland according to
Irish ideas"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
ASPIRANTS WAITING,
Paraboo Pos tmaster will Not be Named
for Some Time.

Baraboo, Wis, May 23.-[ Special-1-
Although many weeks have passed since
there should have been a change in the
postofice here, yet the enigma remains
unsolyed and Postmaster Jackson contin-
ues to draw his salary to the tune of $4,000
per year. 1t is conceded by all that
either Col D. E. WEIGH or A. 2. Cheek
will get the place. Both have been coun-
ty chairnRn for the Republicans and the
former has been postmaster under two
previous administrations. The friends of
both claim that each has been promised
the place, and it is also stated that equal
ly good places elsewhere have been Of
fered to each, if he would yield his claims
in favor of the other. This was the
plan carried out at Richland Center, Prai-
RE du Chen and Juneau. In these cities
it SO happened that there We're two strong
candidates, and in order to prevent fric-
ton, Congressman Babcock secured the
postofice for one and another appointment
for the other. For business reasons both
Col. WEIGH and Mr.. Cheek prefer to re-
main here, and there appears to be no
prospect of harmonizing the matter now.
1t is thought by many that there will be
no appointment until after the congress
slonal convention, for to do so might Gre
ate dissatisfaction on the one hand, which
might not yield the best results in the
end
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
ENTRY INTO POLITICS.
Began His Career as a Tory-Espouses
Ire1and's Cause.

Mr.. GladStOne'S formal entry into poll
tics was made early in 1882. His father
was a Conservative, and the future lead
er of the Liberals entered Parliament
as a Tory under the latter's patronage
of the Duke Of Norfolk for the latter's
pocket borough of Newark. Those were
stirring times and we'll calculated to
bring out all of merit there was in the
member from Newark. He was not only
healthy and wealthy, but was the rip
est flower Of the university culture of the
time. His personal appearance is said
to have been striking.
The great O'Conneil, after an agitation
almost revolutionary in character, had
but three years Wrung Catholic emanci-
patton from an unwilling Tory ministry
with a strong majority n Parliament
at its back, and the Duke of Wellington,
the Irish soldier then at the head of the
English government, had forced the re-
luctant King to sign by Informing him
that refusal meant civil war. A thor
ough-going Tory up to that time, the
passage Of the reform bill made a last
ing impression upon Gladstone and no
doubt shaped his future political career.
The following year Gladstone entered
Lincoln Inn with the intention of be-
coming a lawyer. Later, finding that he
had no real taste for the law, he with
ever, he had taken a lively interest in
his fathers business affairs and showed
considerable aptitude for mercantile pur-
suits.
In 1885 Sir Robert Peel made Glad
stone junior lord of the treasury and a
year later he was appointed under-secre-
tary for the colonies. From 1885 to
1871 he was out of Office, but returned
when Sir Robert Peel resumed control
and made him vice-president of the board
of trade and master of the mint. To
young Gladstone was delegated the duty
49, Do vi; h.
cial policy of the government. The re-
vision of the tariff of 1912 was mainly the
product of his work. Subsequently he
| became president of the board of trade,
| which post he resigned to take the secre-
| taryship of the colonies.
In 1915 Mr.. Gladstone first had his
! serious attention drawn to Ireland. The
anti-cOrn agitation was at its height and
| Golden. Bright and O'ConneIl had almost
! brought the ministry to the point of sur
| render. Gladstone was nearing the turn
| ing point in his career. He was in sym
pathy with the free-trade movement, but
was under obligations to the Duke of Nor
| folk, who, like most of the old aristocracy
was a stanch supporter Of the policy of
protection Gladstone supported Peel in
! the repeal of the corn laws, but resigned
the Newark seat he owed to Norfolk and
was out of Parliament for a time.
Next year, however, Gladstone was
elected for Oxford university. For the
following five years questions arose which
onism with his Tory associates. He was
strong advocate of university reform
and Of the removal of the political disa
bilities of the Jews. 1t was in 1850 Wher
Mr.. Gladstone espoused the cause OF
| Irish home rule and made a speech in
| which was his first appeal to the con
science of the civilized world. which he
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
GLADSTONE'S ANCESTRY.
Came of Good Scotch Stock-Endowed
with Fine Traits.

William Ewart Gladstone. the record of
whose life may almost be said to be the
political history Of England for half a
century, first saw the light of day on De
cember 20. 1909, in Rodney street, Liver
pool. He was the fourth son of John
Gladstones-fo SUCH until 1885, when
the final IS" was dropped by royal IL
cense-was the family name.
1t Is necessary to go back to the days of
his grandfather to show that the Mr..
Gladstone of the present generation was
brought up under conditions which were
favorable to the best development of the
child. The grandfather was Thomas
Gladstones. who was what was then
called general merchant at Leith, the
port of Edinburg. Mr.. Gladstones place
of business was ''laigh," or cellar, shop
of the kind made famous by Sir Walter
Scott in some of his novels. One Of his
staple articles seems to have been a par
ticular kind of Scotch cake or scone called
1'baps." 1t is further related that some
of the boys and girls who patronized the
shop were unkind enough to allege that
the ''baps'' sold by Thomas Gladstones at
a half-penny were smaller than those sold
in other shops at the same price. And
this story became SO thoroughly circu-
lated in the neighborhOod that, as the
general merchant passed along the
main street he was not infrequently sa-
Iuted by the cry of "sma' baps," 'sma'
baps.''
Be this as it may, Thomas Gladstones
of ''sma' baps" fame, prospered suf1i-
GENTLY to enable him to send his eldest
son, John, to Liverpool to enter a ship
ping house as clerk. The influence of
the sturdy stock whence he came soon
manifested itself, and it was not long be-
fore John Gladstones was promoted and
finally was dispatched to Brazil in charge
of cargo. Upon arrival in South Amer
lea it was found that the cargo could not
be disposed of except at a heavy loss.
The young man was at his wits ends to
determine whether it would be better to
carry his unstable freight back to Liv-
erpool or to sell it at loss and invest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
WILL TOW MONTEREY.
Ordinarily She Does Not Carry
Enough Coal to Last More
Than Two Days.

San Francisco, May 23.-The Exam
iner states that the coast defense vessel
Monterey, just ordered to the Philippines,
will be towed al the way to Manila,
probably by some big steam collier. 1t
says: ''The Monterey of herself could
not go half way to Honolulu. She car
ries only 200 tons of coal in her bunkers
which hardly last more than two days.
She could carry 300 tons more on her
decks if good weather prevailed
THE Monterey will be on the drydock
for five days. After the vessel comes
from the drydock two days will be re-
CURED for coaling and Two days more for
loading supplies. She will be ready for
sea week from tomorrow. The vessel
that accompanies the Monterey will be
loaded with coal and stores for herself
and the warship. The voyage of the
Monterey is a hazardous one, but this is
the most favorable time Of the year for
such an undertaking."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
LOOK FOR AN ALLIANCE
Leading Money Dealers irr Europe
Think Spain and France will
Join Hands.

London, May 23.-The ST. James Ga
zette this afternoon in its financial article
says: "In the foreign market this morn
ing several leading dealers are said to be
in possession of advance news Of the
forthcoming announcement of a Franco
Spanish alliance, hence the rise in Span
ish As
In connection with the above, it is eur
rently reported that the recent speeches
of the Marquis of Salisbury and Joseph
Chamberlain did not refer to West
Africa, but to this impending alliance,
against which Mr.. Chamberlain's allusion
to an Anglo-American alliance was in
tended as a counterblast.
The strength of silver is attributed to
the prospective purchases to replace the
Withdrawals from the Bank Of Spain,
amounting to 135,OO0,000 pesetas since
Anril 16
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
VIM. { GLADSTONE DEAD.
b Statesman Peacefully
Passes Away.
GRAND OLD MAN GONE.
Close of the Career of a Man who
Took Part in Many Events
of the 10th Century.

Hawarden, May 10, 5:15 a. m.-Wil-
liam E. Gladstone passed away at 5
o'clock this morning. Last night a crisis
came. He rallied for a short time, and
then began to fail rapidly until the end
came this morning.
During the crisis at o'clock yesterday
morning, Mr.. Gladstone's breathing was
thirty-six to the minute and the members
of his family were summoned Rev.
Stephen Gladstone read prayers and
hymns, including Mr.. Gladstone's favor
lite, Crock Of Ages" When this was con-
cluded Mr.. Gladstone was heard to mur-
muir "Our Father"
Mr.. Gladstone had been unconsciou.
practically all day, though at times ne
seemed to recognize for a moment some
of the watchers about him. Certainly he
did recognize his wife who was beside
him all day, except when the physician
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
DEFEATED BY COALITION.
Circumstances Which Led to His Re-
tirement in 1873.

The Gladstone ministry was defeated in
1873 by a coalition of Tories and home
rulers on the education question and. hav.
ing dissolved Parliament in 1874, the Lib
erals were defeated in the first election
held under the ballot act, and Disrael
again returned to power: 1t was this
election which sent the first independent
Irish party, under Isaac Butt, into the
British Parliament. During his retire
ment in 1875 Gladstone, evidently dis
gusted with his defeat, announced his in
tentiCn to retire from the Liberal leader
ship in letter to Earl Granville which
contained the following now curious pas
sage:
''At the age of 65 and after forty-two
years of a laborious public life, l think
myself entitled to retire on the present OPP
pOrtunity. This retirement is dictated to
me by my personal views as to the best
method of spending the closing years of
my life"
Fifteen years after that letter of resig-
nation had been accepted by the reluctant
Liberals and the Marquis of Harrington
had essayed to step into his shoes, Glad
stone was still the leader Of the Liberal
party. And the intervening years had been
the most phenomenally active of his
whole career. During his retirement he
conducted a vigorous campaign against
the government, by pamphlet and on the
platform, and never in his whole life
showed greater activity. He stirred the
country and stirred Europe by his expos
ure of the Turkish atrocities in Bulgaria,
he gave a vigorous opposition to the
treaty of Berlin by which the Sultan was
still left the ruler of millions of oppressed
Christians, and his famous Midlothian
campaign prepared the way for the defeat
of the Tories in 1880.
Back in Power Again.
He resumed the reins of power, having
but a majority of thirty-seven over To-
ries and home-rulers combined. 1t was in
this Parliament that Parnell came to the
front as leader of the Irish party with a
powerful popular organization behind him
and Gladstone again found himself face
to face with the Irish question. He tried
to stave it off by a mixed policy of coer-
eion and Cancellation, but failed and soon
began to feel his way for an arrangement
by which compromise might be effected.
The Phoenix park murders delayed this
for some years and made break that for
a time seemed final. Having passed
household suffrage and redistributed the
seats he was defeated in 1885 by COM
bination of Tories and Parnellites on the
budget. The Irish vote in England was
cast for the Tories, who were then ready,
if they got into power, to concede home
rule, and the result of the election was a
narrow Liberal majority over the com
bined Tories and Nationalists. Gladstone
then adopted the home-rule policy, which
led to the secession of section of his
party and the return of the Tories to
mower
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
has so often repeated in his home-rule |

has so often repeated in his home-rule
speeches:
There is a further appeal from the House
of Commons to the people Of England; but
lastly, there is also an appeal from the peo-
pie Of England to the general sentiment Of
the civilized world, and I, for my, part am
OF opinion that England will stand shorn Of
a, chief part Of her glory and pride. if she
shall be found to have separated herself,
through the policy she pursues abroad from
the moral support which the general and
fixed convictions Of mankind afford
When Gladstone stood again for Ok
ford he met with vigorous opposition and
won only after a stubborn contest. He
entered the coalition ministry of Lord
Aberdeen as chancellor of the exchequer
in 1852 and retained the post under the
premiership of Lord Palmeraton in 1855
but resigned and remained out of office
for some time. During Gladstone's re-
and who, like himself, had translated
Homer, sent him as commissioner to
settle the troubles in the 1onian islands,
and he prepared the way for their restora-
ton to Greece.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
SAWYER GIVES $1,000.
Change in Plans at Lawrence Uniyer-
sity Science Hall.

Appleton, Wis, May 23.-[Special. i
At a meeting of the board of trustees of
Lawrence university, it was decided to
erect $4,000 science hall, instead Of
the $4,000 building, for which subscrip-
tons were taken. Bids for the construc-
ton of the new building were opened last
week, but ran much higher than the ar
chitect's estimates. An ATTEMPT was
made to bring the figures down, but at
the trustees meeting it was decided to
erect the higher-priced hall The hall
will be of compressed st. Louis brick.
AS two of the contracts were let Satur-
day night, the work of construction will
probably be commenced at once. In order
to help meet the additional expense, ex-
Senator Sawyer gave $1,000 towards the
building fund, which now is about $751;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

prevailed upon her to rest. She tenderly
clasped her husbands hand as she
watched him.
Apparently he slept a good deal, and
occasionally he uttered a few words in an
lncoherent, dreamy way-words those
who We're watching were unable to catch.
Their only consolation was that he was
not suffering pain. No narcotics were ad-
miniStered.
Though a national funeral will probably
be accepted by the family, there is little
doubt that the remains of Mr.. Gladstone
will be laid at rest in the peaceful grave
yard at Hawarden adjoining the church
where he was married more than half a
century ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
STRIKERS ON PARA DE.
onstrateS that a Good
Feeling Exists.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 23.-[Speciall.-
The striking woodworkers paraded the
streets this morning There were about
1900 men in line and they marched
through all of the principal thoroughfares
and attracted a great deal of attention.
There was not the slightest disorder in
consequence of the demonstration. The
procession was headed by a brass band,
and it is said that the music was paid
for by the manufacturers. One of the
strikers, upon the suggestion of the
mayor who had contributed so for that
purpose, called upon the Paine Lumber
company and they and other companies
made UP subscription sufficient to de-
fray the expenses of the music.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
NEARLY A PANIC.
Grand Rapids Audience Badly Fright
ened by Fire.

Grand Rapids, Wis, May 23.-[Spe-
ciaI. About 10 o'clock last night, just at
closing time lamp in the dry goods store
of Mrs 3. SLIDER exploded, and the blaze
which followed caused consdera BILE dam
age before being extinguished. Frank e.
Longs company was playing to a crowd
ed house at the Grand Opera, which is
situated just between the fire hall and
Mrs. Silber's store. AS soon as the alarm
was heard the crowd in the balcony COM
menced yelling fire. which caused a panic
II. the audience A rush was made by
some who thought the opera house was
burning, but they were forced back by the
dtorkeepers. People would not take their
seats until they were fully convinced that
the ile was block away. Many were
terribly frightened, but nobody was hurt
Mrs. Silber's stock was damaged to the
extent of $500 It was fully insured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
DEFAMATION CONTEST.
Miss Myrtle Whee1ock Wins First
Honors at Wausaukee.

Wausaukee, Wis, May 23.-[Specisl.l
place at the town hall. There were ten
contestants. Miss Myrtle Wheelock car
ried off the honors. Quite sum was
realized and some good talent was repre-
sented. Considerable interest was shown
in the contest by the people at Wausau-
kee.
Demorest grand gold medal contest given
in the interest of the Womans Christian
Temperance union was very successfully
held Tuesday evening. Miss Hittie Ken
niSOn was awarded the medal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Ships ClinOmeter.

A new patent ships clinometer registers
the exact roll Of vessel at sea, or when
listing to port or starbOard. 1t is made
entirely of metal. The acting part con-
sists of a circular tube containing mer-
curry, with contraction in the lower part
to avoid undue oscillation, and is fitted
with electric connections so as to record
the roll of the ship in the captains cabin
or other place. If the captain wishes to
be warned when the rolling reaches any n
particular degree, say, for example, 40, he
fixes the Indicator at that number on the
index of the clinometer, and should the
vessel roll sufficiently to cause the mer-
curry to reach this point, contact is in
stantly made and the warning bell is
rung. The instrument also has an index
to record the great roll.
Canada supplies about one-fourteenth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Accidentally Shot,

Ripon, Wis, May 23.-[Special. Miss
Louise Weinmeyer of this city was acct
dentally shot Saturday afternoon while
handling a revolver which was supposed
to have been empty. The bullet entered
the nose and lodged near the back OF the
head. She will recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
A Tug Sinks in Harbor.

New York, May 23.-The tugboat W.
E. Goodwin sank in the North river to-
day at the West Star line pier, foot of
West Tenth street Two men on the tug
at the time were asleep in their hunks.
One of them, Hiram Taylor the engineer,
was drowned. Jeremiah Lynch, the cook,
was rescued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
To Have Electric Ligh1

Elkhart Lake, Wis, May 23.-TSne-
cial. 1-Elkhart Lake will be lighted by
electricity after July 1. Mr.. Gottfried. a
Chicago capitalist, is erecting a SIS. 900
electric light plant. The latest and most
improved machinery is being used.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Wisconsin Man Killed.

A telegram from Oregon states that Win
field Gregory of Reedsburg, Wis. was
killed by the cars while travelling in that
state. The message did not disclose the
cause or nature of the accident
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
GOV. BUSHNELL TO ATTEND.
Ohio's Executive will be Present at
Wisconsin's Semi-Centennia1,

Madison, Wis, May 23.-[ Special. /
Gov. Scofield today received word from
Gov. Asa Bushnell of Ohio saying that
he will be at the semi-centennial celebra-
ton June I, together with ten members Of
his staff, and ladies'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Cot tho Wron~ po4-

Appleton, Wis, May 23.-TSpeciaIl-
Mrs Richard Keown, who took large
dose of earbolic acid thinking if was
medicine, died yesterday morning. She
is the wife of a well-known Appleton in
Suranco man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25
Goes to Waupun for One Year

Oshkosh, Wis, May 23.-[Special.l i
In the circuit court this morning Thomas
l.. Smith. convicted of forgery last week.
was denied new trial and sentenced to
one year at Waupun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

100000 among her save-holding subjects,
the share which fell to Sir John Glad
stones was 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-25

Canada supplies about one-fourteenth
Of the imported food of Great Britain.