GLADSTONE’S POPULARITY.
A SPLENDID RECEPTION. REVIEWING POLITICAL AFFAIRS. London, Nov 6. Mr Gladstone while proceeding to Birming. ham, where he takes part in the Liberal Home Rule demonstration, met with an ovation at all the railway stations on route. On his arrival in Birmingham he was accorded an enthusiastic welcome, the streets being lined with thousands of persons. His reception at the Town Hall was most imposing. In reply to an addrese of welcome, Mr Gladstone said he hoped the people of Birmingham would never forget the services rendered by Mr Bright, their representative in Parliament,
In referring to affairs in Egypt ha said they were England’s greatest trouble. The Fisheries Treaty he said had been an egregious failure, and the Sir Sackvill West incident in America was, he considered, a serious slight on England. Speaking on the administration of affairs in Ireland he mentioned that the only trophy the Unionists possessed was the Coercion Act. The local control of the liquor traffic was a question of great moment and had been rendered imperative.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 219, 8 November 1888, Page 2
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174GLADSTONE’S POPULARITY. Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 219, 8 November 1888, Page 2
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