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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
4
Dostow Dost notes that the Persian government is increasingly resisting Russian sway to curb strife. The piece contrasts Russian aims with England’s role, arguing Britain has generally acted as a civilizing and beneficial power beyond Russia’s reach in the East.
General Boulanger casts a flattering view of his alliance with himself as Royalist leaders in France push for an honest republic. He says conservatives are being weaned to his cause and that figures like Marquis de Breteuil joined out of necessity, not plan. He likens it to putting the cart before the horse.
Washington dispatches reveal tense Augusta Indianapolis relations showing General Harrison asserting independence and aiming to riddle his administration of Blaine. Senator Eugene Hale urged Blaine’s return as head of State Department, signaling a leadership struggle akin to Garfield’s crisis.
The Boston Journal claims the American worker is best cared for under the war tariff and rebuts the idea that such care mirrors the old slave system. It argues the reform would free workers from high taxes and allow self-sufficiency, while criticising paternalist views.
A survey of Western newspapers reveals growing tariff reform sentiment as the Chicago News notes shrinking Republican majorities in Minnesota Illinois and Ohio and questions whether farmers support the party for high tariffs. The Chicago Herald argues there will always be enough tariff revenue to fund government wages and that a wave of direct tax refund schemes signals a broader push to deplete the Treasury in favor of protected monopolists. The debate highlights constitutional questions and political bargaining over direct tax refunds and related measures.
Editorials from Chicago Tribune and other Republican papers criticized conservative tariff reform after the party platform, claiming they only then saw the dangers and claimed to have discovered a new light guiding policy.
The Senate tariff bill moves rapidly through the committee of the whole with limited reason or consistency, risking passage back to the Senate largely unchanged. Anticipated formal amendments will be hotly contested. Sherman opposes the free alcohol clause, McPherson notes inconsistencies in the chemical schedule, and the iron and steel duties face a major fight against Pennsylvania monopolists.
In a heated debate, Irish field days and parliamentary obstruction spark clashes between opposition and government. Lasoucarri accuses the government of blame, while Chaplain counters that in twenty three working days five Liberal members delivered 183 speeches, underscoring partisan fault.
The Post defends its stance on independent nonpartisan candidates amid letters endorsing Mayor O'Brien. It rebuts Mr Matthews on O'Brien's appointive record, argues many partisan appointments exist, and emphasizes Hart's platform that city offices be free from partisan politics. It notes Hart's stance on Catholic involvement and school policy, urging scrutiny of school-committee candidates for competence and loyalty to public service.
The school committee should represent all people, not a faction. Hart’s platform calls for men and women who pursue efficiency without personal gain and regardless of sex or sect. This stance earns nonpartisan support for Hart over O Brien as voters seek business like municipal governance.
An excerpt from the current North American Review features Walker Blaine, son of James G. Blaine, arguing that Harrison was elected for protectionist reasons. The piece labels his stance as old and pompous, dismissing tariffs as serving laborers while mocking Carnegie’s wage cuts and the campaign rhetoric.
A new Boston week showcases JuliA Marlowe, a nearly unknown talent whose debut draws praise from critics and judges. Her refined presence and studied emotion signal strong potential, suggesting a rapid maturation that could cement her status as a notable actress in coming years.
Concert outline outlines Wagner Faust Overture Berlioz Harold en Italie and Berlioz Symph Harold outline notes Beethoven influence and Baermann concerto Mozart? Details trace performances since 1857 Boston Thomas concert 1870 and Paris 1834 premiere with Paganini request and viola solo history.
The writer visits an art shop on Boylston Street to view a heliotype of Copley’s famed Boston scene in the Public Library, praising fidelity and finish. He notes the print’s limited edition and recalls Copley and his son as eminent locals, suggesting new memorials near Cop ley Square and praising civic ties to art and law groups. He also quips at Maine statue ambitions for General Knox and recounts Cadet Corps history linked to Cambridge and early Revolutionary figures. TAVERNER.
General Harrison stopped in Dana at Captain Bates’s house during a hunting trip. A despatch to the New York Herald notes little political talk aside from Harrison asking how Dana got its name. Captain Bates says Dana was named for Editor Dana of the New York Sun, a suggestion by Colonel Moore.
In Harper's Weekly edition, the piece argues that ignoring dishonest party nomination practices harms integrity in American politics. It contrasts O'Brien and Dudley schemes, asserting corruption at the core and urging expulsion to ensure fair votes reflect voters' will, not bribes.
An unusually large audience attended the Boston Theatre yesterday afternoon for the Press Club benefit. All performers volunteered, with notable efforts by Mr M Glenen and Mr Tompkins team. Tickets auctioned in the foyer raised premiums totaling about $2000 for the event.
Critics praise Miss Marlowe for Viola in Twelfth Night calling her portrayal exquisite, with Juliet expected next. Miss Davenport shines in La Tosca at Boston Theatre, while McDowell limits excess in Scarpia. Queen's Mate at Hollis Street starts sale. Abbey actors lead a large chorus. Jefferson at Park Theatre features revival of The Rivals with Gilbert and Mrs. Drew in a one week engagement.
The piece views Harrison as a minority president but asserts he remains head of the party that delivered a majority in the Electoral College. It predicts the party will demand a broad sweep to reward loyal workers and activists, despite the public result, and notes tariff interests will push views on import duties.
The Chicago News reflects on a political figure whose last official utterance remains self controlled and devoid of personal feeling. It argues admirers across parties can recognize rugged statesmanship and earnest strive for national best interests even in defeat.
The piece argues that bypassing the Electoral College would have kept Cleveland from losing four years, noting the College's speed in delivering results can cost seating a less acceptable candidate. It cautions that speed should not trump voter plurality in the national outcome.
The Philadelphia Times comments that the Senate tariff bill serves as a campaign lure for monopoly protectors but condemns it as a violent, oppressive policy inappropriate for the era. The piece predicts free raw materials and cheaper goods will win, hinging on Republican wisdom or folly in power.
The Philadelphia Times editorial compares the current tax issue to past conflicts over centralized wealth and industrial oppression. It argues the president’s message to Congress will be reread with growing interest as its predictions unfold, likening the era to 1857 when Buchanan’s election and the Dred Scott decision nationalized bondage.
The Republican party, claiming victory was won by bribery and trading, faces confusion over next steps as Democrats’ policies were misrepresented. With a presidency and House majority, the party is unsure which policies to pursue in the new session. The Senate also holds a majority but remains unsure of its legislative path.
A collage of humorous lines and anecdotes spans public figures and theatre, from Admiral Chestakoff’s death to jokes about Harrison and Coquelin. It includes exchanges on weather, politics, theatre, and cartoons, with a Chicago angle on Coquelin and Hading and a copper-skinned prodigy in the United States.
Ex governor William Sprague’s estate Canonchet now titled in Mrs Sprague’s name nears sale to a New York syndicate. Harper's Weekly notes Howells revived Annie Kilburn with real life echoes as Chicago papers cling to outdated notions of Jennyson as a Spiritualist. General Spinner’s friends defend his health and vigor, praising his Florida surf fishing and a sharp currency article he authored.
Army orders from Washington on December 6 assign Captain John G. Knight of engineers to visit Fort Monroe and West Point to study and report on military instruction. First Lieutenant J. E. Sawyer of the Fifth Artillery is granted six months leave with permission to go abroad.
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