. Life and public services of Hon. Wm. E. Gladstone . lf satisfied with theposition of England, as stated by Mr. Gladstone, and withdrewhis motion. The marriage of the Princess Louise occurred in March ofthis year, and Parliament was of course asked to make someprovision for her. The proposed grant aroused the oppositionof some members, who affirmed that they represented the inter-ets and sentiments of a considerable number of the people. Theposition of the ministry was warmly supported by its head,who defended the moderate nature of the grant asked for, andshowed with what economy the royal e
. Life and public services of Hon. Wm. E. Gladstone . lf satisfied with theposition of England, as stated by Mr. Gladstone, and withdrewhis motion. The marriage of the Princess Louise occurred in March ofthis year, and Parliament was of course asked to make someprovision for her. The proposed grant aroused the oppositionof some members, who affirmed that they represented the inter-ets and sentiments of a considerable number of the people. Theposition of the ministry was warmly supported by its head,who defended the moderate nature of the grant asked for, andshowed with what economy the royal expenditure was also dwelt upon the value of a stable dynasty, and the un-wisdom of making calculations of a minute nature upon such oc-casions. Whether the opposing members were converted to thisview of the question, or simply absented themselves when itcame to a vote, does not appear ; but when the resolution forthemarriage portion came to be reported, there was but one dissent-ing voice in a House of three hundred and fifty-one Statue of Mr, Gladstone in St. Georges Hall, Liverpool. >M
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