Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-19

tention. Mr.. Gladstone, appearing not 20
notice his little friends efforts, went on
with his tree telling, determined to try and
tire him out. But at last, in dire distress,
PETE picked up large chip and dropped it
on Mr.. Gladstone's boot, Mt the same time
looking UP into the statesman's face as II
his life depended on his wish being gratified.
The gentleman had to give In, and PETE was
made altogether happy
Gladstone ms a Speaker.
Notwithstanding his abilities in other q:
rections, it was rs speaker that Mr.. Glad
stone possessed his strongest hold upon the
English people His voice was clear. vi
brint, melodious and penetrating. 1t WIS
quite audible In the corners of the largest
hall, and 1t was rare that be was unable 20
reach the outskirts OF the most EXTENDED
outdoor audience. Even after he had
passed the limit Of fourScore wears this
was largely true. though during the las
years Of his life his magnificent vocal Or
gans were somewhat impaired.
Though contrary to the impressions pro-
duced 10y the pictures Of Mr.. Gladstone, he
was not large man. Ills graceful atti-
tudcs and imposing appearance had much
to do with the favorable impression he was
almost invariably able to produce upon his
audiences. His gestures were apparently
unstudieG and always seemed to emphasize
the words he uttered. His style rs speak
er differed materially from lis style as a
writer. Though it is undoubtedly true that
he prepared most Of his important speeches
carefully in advance, he was never at loss
for reply when interrupted by dissent
ing auditor.
Public speaking is of even greater i'm
pOrtance In English than in American pol
itics. Certainly, Judging from the reports,
which are always printed verbatim in the
English papers, long public speeches are
much more frequent there than here. Mr.
Gladstone probably made more speeches
than any other English statesman Thanks
to his wonderful physique, he never flinched
because OF Indictment weather, ard among
the marvels Of his career was the way in
which he would stand for hours in n pelt-
ing rain sometimes while he expounded to
the voters his views on the vital topics Cf
the day.
Mrs. Gladstone invariably occupied a
place near him when lie was speaking and
was always ready with wFaps and refresh
ments for him the moment ne had finished.
he was rarely treated with diseourtesy, es-
peciaily during his later years. but in the
campaign q 1882 he suffered an injury 10
one OF his eyes from = small missilcthrown
by n woman. lie soon recovered from the
effects OF this, however, ard continued
speaking during the campaign, although it
was feared that he might be laid up during
the remainder of the contest.
Gladstone Chronology.
The chroEo!cSy OF the Hon ". L. Glad
stone is IS follows:
lSJ9-Dcc. -. born at Liverpool.
l&I-Enicrcd at ChTst's Church, Oxford.
lS3J-l-Brilliant triumph, double firstr in
bellies lcttrcs.
lSSl-Graduated from Oxford.
1S2-Entered parliament in December, hay
ing been elected for Newark by the interest of
the Dulic OF Newcastle. The poll stood-Wilde,
Il9 lIandley, 'sI: Gladstone. So Continued TO
represent Newark till 1876.
lsssi-Jan. Is, admitted TO Society Of Linco,n's
Inn; Withdrew IN lS9, having given UP his in
tentiOn TO practice law.
lSii-Dcc. .. Sir Robert Peel. first lo-l of the
treasury, named Gladstone under :acI etary for
the colonies
lS3-Peel administration overthrow: Glad
stone goes out; becomes one Of the "opposi-
ton
lS;.-Marricd.
lss59-Published the once noted Church and
State" severely criticised by Macaulay.
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