The Speeches (In Full) of the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., on Home Rule, Delivered in Parliament, Feb. 16 and 17, 1888.

Name: The Speeches (In Full) of the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., on Home Rule, Delivered in Parliament, Feb. 16 and 17, 1888.
Author: W. E. Gladstone

By W. E. Gladstone

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These parliamentary speeches record leading MPs debating Home Rule, with one speaker systematically rebutting government statements while concentrating on core constitutional issues. The addresses select topics such as public meeting law, landlord–tenant relations, and treatment of prisoners, challenge ministers’ denials about communications with a former Lord Lieutenant, and argue that reasonable satisfaction of national aspirations and substantial local self-government can be pursued while preserving imperial unity. Interventions stress independence from party interests, critique the handling and presentation of evidence, and reproduce full parliamentary exchanges that frame the late nineteenth-century argument on devolved government.

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W. E. Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) was a prominent British statesman and writer, serving as Prime Minister four times during the late 19th century. He is known for his significant contributions to political thought and reform, particularly in the areas of home rule for Ireland. Gladstone's literary works reflect his deep engagement with classical literature, as seen in his extensive studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, which explore the cultural and political contexts of ancient Greece. His autobiographical writings and speeches also provide insight into his political philosophy and the tumultuous era in which he lived.