The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-09

age of II he was sent to Elton. where
he studied Latin and Greek for six
years. While there, he made many
friends who We're d great aid to him IN
after years. All of these friends testify
TO his aptness in letters and skill in
debate, even at this early period, as
well as to his influence among them
'or purity, humanity and nobility OF
character.
In 1927 he was entrusted to the care
OF DR.. Turner. from whom he received
instruction in ethics, theology and 9th
er studies which do 81 much to form
character. At the age of 20 he entered
Christ church, Oxford, the most arsto-
cratic of colleges, with more attain
ments than most scholars have at the
age of 30. Here again he distinguished
himself for his scholarship and powers
of debate. He loved Greece. and a
study of her history and language in
terested him. IS
Having graduated from oxford as
double first class in 1881. he prepared
TO visit Italy and Sicily in the year fol-
lowing, where he intended to complete
ms education. He returned soon after
The passage of the great reform bill
winch changed the principle of parl1a-
mentary representation and paved the
way FOR the necessary reforms.
With his personal ability. reputation
and powerful friends it is not surpris-
ing that he gained immediate entrance
to the house of commons as represen-
tative from Newark at the early age
of "a. His maiden speech was on the
treatment of the slaves in the British
colonies, and was defnse of his faith
er's treatment Of the slaves on his
plantations, and was distinguished for
Its modesty, earnestness and fluency,
ana won the approval of the house
from the start. He held that the slaves
We're the property of their owners and
that the owners should be compensated
for their loss, also that gradual eman-
cipation was the only profitable and jul
diciouS measure. The emancipation
which took place a little later was in
accordance with Gladstone's views.
In 1884 Robert Peel, a close friend
and adviser of Gladstone, came into
power and Gladstone was made junior
lord of the treasury, for his ability as
financier had already been recognized
and his assistance was wanted by the
chancellor. At the assembling of par
lament in 1885 he was made under Sec
rotary for the colonies, certainly a very
young man for that important posi-
ton.
After the accession of Queen Victoria
Gladstone was heard in parliament in
all the important Debates and his per-
Sonal appearance and ability at that
time won for him the greatest respect
and attention. His countenance was
mild and pleasant. his eyes clear and
quick, eyebrows dark and prominent.
gestures varied but not violent, and
his voice musical His diction was ele-
giant and easy, without the appearance
of previous elaboration, and the secret
of the interest in his debates was the
introduction of new matter before the
argument.
In, 1887 Mr.. Gladstone married Miss
Catherine Glynn, a daughter of Sir S.
r. Glynn of Hawarden Castle, in
Flintshire, Wales. This union proved
happy, and of the eight children one
only has died.
Peels party succeeded the Wings in
lS41 in the management of the gov
eminent and Mr.. Gladstone became
vice president Of the board of trade
and master of the mint. He now be
came noted parliamentary debator.
but was not yet a leader. He supported
Peel in the repeal Of the corn laws, and
it was through their combined efforts
that the bill passed the house of lords.
Mr.. Gladstone was not in sympathy
with the views .afihis Newark support
ers, and therefore Resigned his position