Gladstone, William Ewart

(1809-1898). British statesman. Index : Sy Elected to Parliament for Newark, 22; defeated at Manchester, 48. E His opinion of Lord Elgin, 7, 78; sympathy for Confederate States, 202. B Defends free trade policy, 31; not in favour of Intercolonial Railway, 143; on committee to discu Confederation and defences of Canada, 186. BL His speech on Rebellion Lo es Bill, 326-327, 328; his interview with Hincks, 328. Md Opposes Rebellion Lo es Bill, 41; withdraws claim against United States on account of Fenian Raids, 176-177. T Insists on sinking fund for Intercolonial scheme, 57. Bib. : Works: The State in its Relations with the Church ; Gleanings from Past Years . For biog., see Morley, The Life of William Ewart Gladstone ; Dict. Nat. Biog.