LIBERAL DEMONSTRATION AT BIRMINGHAM.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1814, 10 November 1888, Page 1

LIBERAL DEMONSTRATION AT BIRMINGHAM.

London, November 6. In bis speech at Birmingham, Mr Glads'one said he would never retire from Parliament while the Irish question remained unsettled. He admitted that the union between the Conservatives and the Unionists was becoming perfect, and be hoped that the latter had discovered they must either do justice to Ireland or swallow Toryism. The Women’s Liberal Federation League, Birmingham, commenced its sittings to-day. November. 7. The meeting of the Liberal Federation League at Birmingham to-day "was attended by 3000 persons, Resolutions in favor of Home Rule for Ireland, were adopted, It was also resolved to advocate single voting, and agitate in favor of all elections for Parliament taking place simultaneously, The shortening of the sessions of Parliament was favorably commented on. i At the Women’s Federation League 4 resolution claiming i he fema'e franchise was carried. Ladies Aberdeen ; and Sandhurst supported the proposal. , Speaking at Birmingham, Mr Gladstone said that labour representation in Parliament was inadequate, and he advocated the payment of members. November) 8. At Birmingham Mrs Gladstone was presented with an address of welcome, signed by 20,000 women. Mrs Gladstone made a lengthy and eloquent reply, Mr Gladstone’s meeting at Bingley was , attended by 19,000 people, i He spoke for two hours, his speech being confined to Irish matters, The meeting was most enthusiastic, and the excitement was unprecedented in Birmingham, Mr Gladstone, speaking at Bingley, Birmingham, said that the Government, aided by cruel and invidious laws, had trapped many offenders, whilst they themselves showed unblushing and unscrupulous contempt for the law. He fiercely denounced the Crimes Act.