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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1887
Page
4
The notice lists rates for PAILY subscriptions: one year nine dollars, six months four fifty, three months two twenty five, and one month seventy five cents. Local pricing contrasts shown in currency and period.
M FalIieries resigns the task of forming a cabinet after M Gospier and Rovuvizer fail to stabilize the government in France. The article notes no ministry can be secure without a general election giving a leading party influence or a majority in the Chamber of Deputies.
The New York Sun urges Congress to cut internal taxes and keep protection strong, arguing this will restore Democratic confidence and thwart Cleveland's plan. It warns that approving the president’s policy would split the party, aiding Blaine and his allies as in 1884.
The author argues Mr Blaine's classification of tobacco as a necessity is flawed. Tax cuts in 1883 did not lower consumer prices, as increased demand and quality drove prices up. The writer says removing the tax would not meaningfully reduce costs for consumers.
Indications show the United Labor party may not appear in next year's presidential race. Henry George, cited by the New York Tribune, says national canvass costs are intolerable and he cannot make it pay. Blaine supporters in New York may have learned the United Labor party drawing votes from Republicans more than Democrats. George remains unable to cover national campaign expenses and could seek an alliance with a free trade party. George lacks power to influence New York State politics for future engagements.
The attempted assassination of M. Jules Ferry is described as the most exciting development since the Wilson scandal and the presidential crisis it sparked. While Paris news has captivated the world, experts doubt any organized plot to remove Ferry existed, noting the absence of his election to the presidency would alter the stakes.
The text argues the Radicals’ hostility was political, not personal, and that RUBERTIN acted to denounce Ferry. Journals in Paris blame the revolutionary press, and Aubertin’s misreadings harmed the reactionary cause. Ferry’s recovery and partial regain of popularity are anticipated.
In the lead up to the election readers are invited to consider municipal spending. Questions focus on sharp rises in architect and lamp department costs and other services, using fiscal details to frame debates over tariff reform and national politics.
The piece argues that recent events push national politics toward the 1888 presidential campaign. It credits President Cleveland with defining reform as a party platform and nominating himself, while Blaine gains the lead in the Republican contest over tariff reform, overshadowing Sherman.
The sewer department reply confirms prior figures on construction costs and assessments drawn from auditor reports 1885 86 and 1886 87. It argues the board of aldermen bears legal responsibility for assessments and abatements and urges vigorous action to fund sewer loans.
Judge Cowrns denounces Mosr offenders as foreigners and cites a session with fifteen men boycotting a struggling woman. He argues newcomers abuse freedom, mock democracy, and should reflect on American privileges before demanding rights. The report appears in New York papers.
A Paris correspondent to an English journal mocks the idea that the US presidency is a social post and argues that such claims misstate the White House role. The piece suggests foreign reports exaggerate pomp and ignore the political duties of the American president.
A Literary World correspondent rebukes a Cornwall life story title deeming it unintelligible. He cites Tre Pol and Pen and the proverb By Tre Pol and Pen to argue Cornish surnames are known to readers and notes other works by Scott Kenilworth Buack Three Feathers and Miss Brappon's Barbara.
A collage of society notes covers Sir Charles Dilke’s fencing display for Chelsea Hospital veterans, Rev. Dr. Parker’s return from a lecture tour, Wisconsin governors all deceased with some still living, Judge Taft active in Fidelity Bank case, hop grower Robert Schroeder’s vast operation, Professor Boyesen and his sons nicknamed Vikings, Evelyn College near Princeton, Lord Lyons and Sam Ward’s gastronomy views, George Sheffield’s dinners at the British legation, Mrs. Cleveland’s three dogs including KK the St Bernard, and the growing bond with her pet Hector.
Congressman Harr of Michigan sharply criticises the President and his message at the Norfolk Club meeting. John Fiske lectures on The Beginnings of New England recounting King Philip’s War.
The Boston program featured Haydn’s Adagio cantabile and a Liszt influenced Freyschuetz orchestration. Miss Edmonds sang aria from Achilleus with mixed effect, a December 24 concert promises Chadwick overture and Cowen symphony, plus Siegfried Idyll and Wagner pieces.
In Boston the writer praises new theatres as long as quality remains high and argues expansion beyond historic limits. He recalls the Howard Atheneum and the Museum as pivotal venues, notes changing tastes and liberal progress fueling growth, and mentions a Water Color Club exhibition at Doll Richards gallery with mainly amateur artists.
A survey of new works and adaptations across major theatres. The Circassian at Wyndham’s fails to impress. Partners at the Haymarket to open January 5 with Le Thiere and Kingston. Pompadour tracing the life of Madame de Pompadour follows. Lecocq’s Ali Baba debuts Brussels and Paris while Mamzelle Cré nom! heads Bouffes Parisiens. Emily Winant plans U S concert return. Auf Ehrenwort premieres in Leipzig after Garrick success. Mathias Sandort in Paris adapts Verne science into stage spectacle. A volcano finale marks the Ambigu Paris production.
A New York Sun editorial argues the government was formed to protect life, liberty and property not to run postal telegraphy. It asserts the Constitution makes government a protector, not a guardian, and that the people want control of their own affairs.
A New York Tribune editorial argues that a Treasury surplus feels burdensome to the President during Christmas as it complicates fiscal decisions while a household budget might welcome a large surplus. The piece uses a humorous analogy to a king and his royal treasurer to critique surplus anxiety.
The President is right and wise on tax reduction and many Republicans agree. Critics opposing recommendations made by a Democratic president risk alienating a large, patriotic GOP faction that supports policy aiding public welfare.
The Philadelphia Record notes President Cleveland declares no intention to interfere with manufacturers or workers. His aim is to aid American industries and guide those striving to help themselves. He emphasizes he is of the people and for the people.
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