Show Gladstone on the Labor Question LONDON Dec 10Four hundred rural delegates to the National Liberal federation federa-tion conference partook of breakfast this morning at which the principal guest was Gladstone Mr Gladstone addressed them He said he thought the time had come for the commencement of continuous efforts to bring about rural reforms Speaking on the subject of workingmen Gladstone said the labor question had a wide range Home rule was part of the labor controversy the condition of the rural laborers was the most urgent question Proof of this statement state-ment lay In the constant migration of these laborers Every endearor ought to be made to keep laborers at home He hoped to see labor candidates for seats in parliament parlia-ment increase in number Gladstone urged the abolition of the common law against conspiracy This law he said had given rise to proceedings adverse to the liberties of the people |