THE STATE OF IRELAND.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXIII, Issue 224, 24 October 1887, Page 2

THE STATE OF IRELAND.

» ■ ■ ME GOSCEEN DEFENDS THE GOV r ERNMENT. . ' MR GLADSTONE TO VISIT IRELAND. (SPECIAL TO CNITISD PRESS ASSOCIATION. ) Londojt, Oct. 20. Mr Goschen m a speech at Bradford, referring to the Irish question, said the difficulties which had ocourred had not discouraged the Government. It was true that midnight secret meetings were atill held, but the action of the Government had had the effect of decreasing the practice of boycotting, and the delivery of speeches which formerly . acted as an incitement to crime. Mr T. R. Buchanan, the LiberalUnionist M.P.. for West Edinburgh, ani Mr W. .1. Evelyn, Conservative member for Deptford, intend to resign, on the geound of being unable to support the Irish policy of the Government. At tho Liberal Conference at Nottingham, Mr Gladstone explained the concessions whioh he believed would be granted to Ireland. He advocated the establishment of an Irish Parliament, the statutes passed by whioh would be subject to the control of the Imperial Parliament. Referring to the disturbances at Mitohelltown and other places, he said the action of the police was abominable, and the Irish nation had a grave account to settle with the English Government. He condemned the Government for passing the resolution suppressing the National League. Mr Gladstone is expected to visit Ireland m December. Oot. 21. Mr Gladstone, apeaking at Derby, praised the conspicuous moderation of the Irish, of whom none now desired separation.