The Franchise Bill: Speech Delivered By The Right Hon. W.E. Gladstone, M.P., In The House Of Commons, On Moving For Leave To Introduce A Bill To Amend The Law Relating to The Representation Of The People, On Thursday, 28th February 1884.
London: National Press Agency, 1884. 30 pp. 8vo. Paper wrappers. Authorized Edition. Gladstone saw reform in the mid-1880s as a way of propping up his ailing government, particularly to swing the rural vote. A Franchise Bill was introduced in 1884. Although the bill got through the Commons, the Lords blocked..... More