The General Election at Home.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIII, Issue 2711, 5 July 1892, Page 2

The General Election at Home.

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London, .July 3. "The Times" says that Mr Gladtone lives m an atmosphere of glamour and illusion. Lord Randolph ChurcliiTs return unopposed is consideued a good omen for the Unionists. Speaking at Glasgow Mr Gladstone said that he did not fear the antagonism of the C'erical party. The mor? liberty Ireland was given the less risk ■there would be of its being abused. His Bill i^ave promise of happy fraternal relations between England and Ireland, and of a reign of p««re. Mr Gladstone .. .iled that Ireland was sinking under an accumulated load of oppression, and he would not put his trust m the House of Peers but m God. The Scottish Home Rule Society have decided not to support Mr Gladstone. Mr Chamberlain argues that Mr Gladstone has failed three times to make clear what his proposals really are. Mr Balfour contends that Mr Gladstone will not satisfy Ireland, and there will be no finality m his scheme. The "Daily News" admires the Edinburgh speech as frank and outspoken, and a splendid effort, " The Times " calls the speech audacious and assuming. The " Standard " speaks of it as inflaming prejudice and passion. The "Freeman's Journal" is satisfied with the speech. The '• Express " considers the details en the main points too meagre. The elections are causing intense interest, and business m stocks is virtually suspended. The Trades Council are quarrelling over labor candidates, and there v also some discontent m the ranks of the dockers over the elections. In the riot at Waterford one person was killed. Messrs Redmond, Sheehy, and a Parnellite band stormed the committee room. The police charged the mob and Mr Sheehy was wounded m three places. Many persons were severely wounded, and had to betaken to the hospital. The magistrates, at Kilkenny were assaulted, and a priest was. arrested for aiding the rioters. Messrs Healey and O'Brien were burnt m effigy. Mr T. Burt was returned unopposed. July 4. Mr W. O'Brien left Limerick secretly by special train m order to avoid the mob. Severe faction fights have taken place m Ballina, Dundalk, and Newry, and many persons have been injured.