Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1893 — GLADSTONE’S GRIT. [ARTICLE]

GLADSTONE’S GRIT.

TUa Grand Old Man Resents an Insult From Balfour. In the House of Commons, Friday, Mr. Balfour spoke at length in favor of extending the debate on the Behring Sea question. In the course of his remarks he reflected on the present Ministry. Mr. Gladstone questioned correctness of Balfour’s statements. Balfour replied with spirit and In Insulting terms. Cries of "shame” and jeers from Irish and Liberal members ensued amldst much confusion. Mr. Gladstone arose trembling with indignation, and in a voice shaken with anger, thundered out: “With duo regard to circumstances and time I have endeavored to serve tho House to the best of my ability (loud oand prolonged cheers). The right honorable from East Manchester would have shown better taste, would have better fulfilled the duties of the post which he occupies, if he had spared the reference to my agreeable occupation.” Repeated cheers followed Mr. Gladstone s words, and amid the enthusiasm of the demonstration Mr. Balfour rose unnoticed to speak. He began three times before his voice could be heard. Before ho had spoken a dozen audible words the Irish members i drowned Bis voice again with yells and shouts of "Oh, oh, coward,” and “Withdraw.” Finally amidst the utmost disorder Balfour succeeded in making himself heard and stated that he had not intended to reflect on the Prime Minister or to hurt his feelings in any .way. was received on all sides with prolonged cheers.