The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-19
Universal Sorrow Over.
GladStOne'S Death.
QUEEN SENT CONDOLENCES
Details OF the Passing Away of the
Great Statesman.
HIS SPIRIT FLED IMPHRcEPTIBLY

London, May 10 The deepest manifesto
tons of grief nre reported throughout the
country. Flags are at half-mast, the bells
are tolling. shades are drawn down and in
the public galleries the pictures Of Mr.. Glad
stone have been draped with Grape.
The queen and the Prince of Wales received
the sad news early and Immediately sent
touching expressions of coincidence to the
widow.
Further details from Hawsrden Castle Of
thu, passing away OF the great English states
man show his end was the most peaceful
imaginable: there was no sign Of pain or
distress. Mrs. Gladstone Qlasped her hus-
bands hand and occasionally kissed TO- while
the Rev. Stephen Gladstone read prayers and
repeated hymns. The nurse In the mean
while hathed .the brow of the patient. who
showed gratitude murmuring, "How NICE"
Then came the general. almost perceptible,
cessation Of life in the midst of his sons
prayer, and the weeping family slowly filed
from the roorn, taking Mrs Gladstone, who
was induced to lie down and who slept
quietly.
Mrs. Drew, Mrs. Henry Gladstone, Mrs.
Stephen Gladstone Miss Helen Gladstone and
Others attended early communion this morn
ing az Hawarden chapel. The service was
prefaced with selected prayers from the
burial service. Many kilograms OF sympathy
are arriving nc Hawarden Castle.
President Faure has telegraphed his con-
dolences. kA
THE COMMONS ADJoURNs.
London. May 10. The House OF Commons
was crowded today, and when the speaker
called upon the government leader, Mr..
Balfop. all present uncovered their heads.
Mr.. Balfour said: 'T think it will be felt In
all parts Of the House that we should do fit
ting honor TO the great man whose long and
splendid career closed today. by adjourning.
"Tbis Is not the occasion for uttering the
thoughts which naturally suggested them
selves. That occasion will present itself to-
morrow. when ii will be my duty to submit
the House to an address to the queer. pr ayi ing
her to grant the honor Of public funeral. il
such honor is not inconsi stent with the ex-
press wishes of himself or OF those who have
the right TO speak in his behalf. and also
praying the queen to direct shat a public
monument be erected at Westminster with
an inscription expressive of the public ad,ni-
ration. attachment and high sense entertained
by the House of Mr. Gladstone's rare and
splendid gifts and devoted labors in Parlia-
ment and in the high Offices Of state.
Before actually moved adjournment, /
have to propose formal resolution that the
House tomorrow resolve itself into com
mittee to draw up an address, the contents Of
which have just Indicated
After q word Of assent from Sir William
Vernon Hsrcourt, the Liberal leader, the res
olution was adopted and the House ad-
journed
AMERICAS CONDOLENCES.
Washington, May l9.-The following tcie-
gram wPs sent by the secretary Of state
today:
''Eay, Ambassador, London:
Through appropriate channel, express to
Mr., Gladstones family the sympathy and
sorrow OF the American people at the passing
away In the ripeness of years and fnllness
of honors of one of the most notable figures
of modern civil statesmanship."