The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-20

sis life depended on his wish being grati6ss
The gentleman had TO give IN. and Petz was
made altogether happy.
Gladstone n Speaker.
Notwithstanding his abilities in other d.
ections, it was as speaker that Mr.. Glad
tone possessed his strongest hold upon the
English people. His voice was clear, Vi
5rant, melodious and penetrating. Il was
quite audible il the corners of the largest
iall, and it was rare thar be was unable 70
each the outskirts Of the most extended
IutdOor au5ience- Even after he had
lassed the limit Of fourscore years this
vas largely true, though during the last
years OF his life his magnificent vocal Or
gans were somewhat impaired
Though contrary 70 the impressions pro-
duced by the pictures Of Mr.. Gladstone, he
was not large man His graceful atti-
tDdes AID imposing appearance had much
10 do with the favorable impression be WAS
almost invariably able 70 produce upon bis
audiences. His gestures were apparently
unstudied and always seemed 70 emphasize
the words he uttered His style as a speak
er differed materially from his style As a
writer. Though il is undoubtedly true thai
be prepared nest OF his important speeches
carefully in advance, be was never ~ \ loss
for reply when interrupted by a dissent
ing auditor.
Public speaking IS Of even greater inn
portaDce in English than il American poll
itics. Certainly. Judging from the reports.
which are always printed verbatim in ths
English papers, long public speeches are
much more frequent there than here. Mr..
Gladstone probably made more speeches
than any other English statesman. ThAnkA
20 his wonderful physique, be never einched
because Of inclsment weather. and among
the mRryels Of his career was the way IN
which he would stand for hours IN pelt-
ing rain sometimes while he expounded -
the voters his views on the vital topics a
the day.
Mrs Gladstone invariably occupied -
place near him when he was speaking and
was always ready with wraps and refresh
nents for him the moment be had finished
he wss rarely treated with diseourteSy, e.
peoially during his later years. but in the
campaign ef $50 he suffered an injury %
one Of his eyes from a small missile thrown
by q woman. He soon recovered from the
effects Of this, however, and continued
speaking during the campaign. although is
was feared that he might be laid up during
the remainder Of the contest
Ciadstone Chronology.
The chronology OF the Hon w. E Glad
stone is as follows:
lS9-Dec. 20 born az Liverpool
ls&7-Entercd at Christs Church. oKford.
1soO-l-Brilllant triumph. "doahls frst' n
bellies lettres-
1SS1-Graduated from Oxford
lS2-EEtered parliament IN December, hAv-
ing been elected fer Newark by the interest," -
the Duke Of Newcastls. The poll stood wv thds,
ne; HAndley, 7'e; Gladstone. ss2 Continued -
represent Newark til $50.
Is3-JaH. %, admitted 70 Society OF Llncola's
Inn; withdrew in lsa, having sive2 up his IN
tention 70 practice law.
lSS4-Dec. ., Sir Robert Peel. first lord ~ the
treasury, named Gladstone under secretary fer
the colonies
lSS5-Peel administration ovsrthrowns Glad
stone goes out; becomes one OF the ~opposi.
ton"
ls3s-MaFried.
1855 - Published the once noted Church anA
State" severely criticised By MAcAalAy.