Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-26

MuTnthR-Pnbltc OptniOn IN LONDON Prb-
tpundIy surrod by MIR. Giadstones Death
--Conments by Public Men.
Uawarden, Eng, May 10, a. M =
The following bulletin, with respect to
Mr.. Gladstone's death has juat been
posted;
In the natural course Of things, the
funeral will be at Hawarden. Mr..
Gladstone expressed strong wish to
have no flowers at bic funeral; and the
family will be grateful If this desire is
strictly respected.
Dr. Dobie says Mr. Gladstone hreathed
quietly all night and passed away
quite peacefully.
PUBLIC OPINION STIRRED.
London. Eng, May 10. Public
opinion is profoundly stirred by the
death of Mr.. Gladatone. y member of
tina cabinet, iu the course Of long
interview, sBys:
cit is difficult 10 find words adequate
to express ones feelingh at such an
event. The disappearance OF such
central figure ia tremendous oss. In
Parliament anu throughout the country
his influence over our public life was
unparalleled. /"
IMPRESSED mo most in Mr.. Gladstone
was his extraordinary moral influence,
especially in converting the House OF
Commons to accept his Home Rule
bill. Nothing hut his personal influence
could have achieved so much in the
face of insuperable ditiicultieH.
Sir Charles Dix, Radical, member
for the Forest of Dean, said: " Mr..
Gladstons's leading personal char
acteristiu was old fashioned courtesy !;
while as statesman il was his absolute
mastery OF finance, both in principle
and detail, n mastery which was in
comparable and superior to that OF any
OF his contemporaries "
Mr.. Henry Labouchere, editor OF
Truth and Liberal member for North
umpton, said What impressed me
most WAS his power OF concentrated
effort. Once be had decided upon a
course OF action, every thought was
bent to attain the end. No labor was
too arduuuB. He animated hoth ms
supporters and his opponents. inspiring
the former with his own fierce energy
while II he could not gain over the
latter he crushed them. 1t was TO this
grim determination that he owed most
of his successes. "
Mr.. Janus Bryce. Liberal member fol
South Aberdeen and author of The
American Commonwealth, - said
cannot recall any other case in English
history where a whole nation has fol
lowed the sun setting on life wifi
such sympathy and regret
Mr.. John Redmond, Pnrnellite mem
Der of Parliament for Waterford, said
1.-THE lose To England ia absolutely in
calculahe Englishmen OF all partie
should be grateful for his services II
promoting the prosperity OF thel
empire.
TOLD BY THE ToLLING BELL. ..
a. IN. Though the news of Mr.
Gladstone's death, which occurred Mt
O'CLOCK this morning, spread rapidly,
was tho tolliug Of the llawarden chiirc
bell which carried the sad tidings
every sorrowing home in this vicinity.
The family was summoned at Ia m.
owing to the perceptihle sinking notice
by the medical watchers. From thf
TINA until Mr.. Gladstone PEACEFUL
passed away, no one left the deat
chamber. The only absentee was It'll
Dorothy Drew, who had tearfully con
pIained that her grandfather did nj
recognize her. :,
Even in that hour of agony kind
InOuunk Ntlo Hub
The old coachman, who had been unab
to be present when the servants bi
farewell to the dyieg man. was sun
inuned ami remained 10 the end.
At s. 20 a. M, Dr. Dobie took his lea
of Mrs. Gladstone and returned
Chester, deeply affected. Indeed, almo
every one around the castle was IN tear
MANIFESTATIONS OF GRIEF.
.,,nIfaat tinna nj pFi
are reported throughout the countr
Flags are everywher balf-masted, q
bells are falling, shades are drawn dov
and in the public galleries here q
mixtures of Mr.. Gladstone have he
draped with Grape. -
The Queen and the Prince of WA
received an early intimation OF Inc 8
news and Immediately sent touchi
expresaous of confidence to the woo
further details from Hawarden Gas
of the nassipg away OF the great En-
Iish statesman show his end was I
most peaceful imaginable, there was
aipn Of pain or distress. MrF. Ola
stone clasred her husbands hand, VIII
the Rev. Stephen Gladstone read pray
and repeated hymns. The nurse, mel
while, bathed the brow of the patie
who showed gratitude, murmuril
how nice, IllbH buo Euht
almost impsrceptibie cessation OF
IN the midst of his sons prayer, a
the wesping family slowly filed fr
the room.
Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Henry (iladsto
Mrs. Stephen Gladstone, Miss lie
Gladstone and others attended 90
cummnninn this morning at Hawhrl
Church. conducted by tho Rev. Stept
Gladstone. The ordinary service
prefaced with selected prayers from
burial service.
President tRure has telegraphed
condolences. Ambassador Hay mas
letter of sympathy.
Washington, May 10. The follow
telegram was sent by the Seoretar.
State to-day: !" Hay, Ambassador, l
don. Through appropriate channel
press to Mr.. Gladstune's family
Sympathy and surrow OF the Amer
people at the passing away, Is the
ness of years and fitness OF honor
Uns OF the most notable hgures
modern civil statesmanship.
DONORS 10 GLADSTONE.
Impressive Proceedings IN the Hous