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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1886
Page
4
Subscription rates near Washington Street list one year nine dollars six months four fifty three months two twenty five one month seventy five cents. Weekly issued Fridays one year one fifty. Entered as second class matter. All money sent at sender's risk. Checks payable to the Publishing Company. Washington Office 1420 New York Ave Room 37.
The notice directs readers to the Sixth and Seventh pages for financial and commercial items and the Ship News on the Third page, guiding where to find sections within the newspaper.
The note says Lord Salisbury has offered Lord Hartington the premier post with himself taking the foreign portfolio. It is unexpected but not surprising. Acceptance could seal a final breach between the Liberal Unionists and Home Rule Liberals.
The piece discusses Sir Michael Hicks Beach possibly succeeding Lord Randolph Churchill as chancellor of the exchequer and leading the House of Commons. It notes this would ease his Dublin duties but weaken Conservative parliamentary strength due to a lack of strong debaters and leadership ability.
Henry W. Grady of the Atlanta Constitution delivered the notable oration at the New England Society meeting in New York on Forefathers Day. The speech impressed as a high rhetorical showcase and stirred a warming patriotic sentiment beyond the usual days of celebration.
The remarks of John McLaren a noted Canadian Liberal warn that the US protective tariff stunts Canada’s industries and restricts world markets. He cites Canada’s maritime decline under a similar policy and urges a more open system. Edward Atkinson agrees removal of customs duties would aid iron and steel industries criticizing the current tariff.
The proposed pension measure introduced by Senator Blair before Christmas aims to broaden categories and remove arrears limits while expanding eligibility. Critics warn the plan could invite many claimants and dilute veterans' aid despite slight financial gains.
Brooklyn street-car workers walked off the job yesterday causing public inconvenience and near riot conditions until an agreement was reached later in the day. The piece condemns the rougher material and calls for fair treatment by corporations while noting stronger issues in New York versus Boston.
The piece argues against raising the city debt limit from 2 percent to 2.4 percent, stating the 2 percent cap already liberal when parks are excluded and that any increase would harm credit and taxpayers. It credits Mayor O'Brien with likely vetoing the measure, preserving financial policy and civic security.
A reflective remark suggests New York and Brooklyn could learn from Boston practices through mutual good sense and thoughtful comparison of approaches.
Congress adjourned for Christmas after two weeks of rapid action in the Forty ninth Congress. Key appropriations and bills on electoral vote counting land several measures near final passage while tariff reform faced a House veto. The session paused amid executive sessions and surplus debates with expectations of resumed work after the recess.
The resignation is presented as rejected by principle but driven by deeper concerns about war and admiralty estimates. The London Times notes a major political shift, suggesting Salisbury aims to avoid splits over policy. Irish policy is blamed for the move, signaling possible wider consequences ahead.
A newspaper rate a Harvard English teaching critique, noting Harvard led in elevating English studies yet questioning the claim of an overly literary interest. The piece cites "the art of form" and Balzac to warn against overemphasis on literary skill at Harvard.
The January issue analyzes Sumner on wealth concentration and middle class erosion under socialism, and Crandon on misgovernment of great cities emphasizing clear responsibility. Boston reforms are noted as shifting mayoral power, with other scientific pieces including a Cambodia mission and various essays on instruction race mixing and natural history.
The piece argues that Harvard's literary direction has been unfairly labeled as excessive. It defends the department with Professor A. S. Hill remaining a trusted critic and asserts literature should be judged by art, not morals, countering the Advertiser’s charge of disrepute.
Grottkan, the anarchistic editor, avoids conviction for inciting spring riots by jury disagreement but is jailed for thirty days on contempt of court for publishing doggerel about Judge Sloan during his trial. The piece adds noting Wisconsin soil is ill suited to imported socialism.
An editorial correspondent argues that buying grapes in California for 1.5 cents a pound and selling in New York for 10 cents would yield huge profits, noting local prices are 35 to 50 cents a pound and suggesting others may already be profiting more from such a scheme.
The executive committee refuses to authorize the strike unless two thirds of workers consent. This move curbs labor tyranny but leaves a task to recognize the rights of the remaining one third.
The current number of the American Art Magazine is the most satisfactory issue to date with more pages and illustrations. It features a Whistler Sketch by Frank T. Robinson illustrated by M. Pauli Rajon and a Whistler portrait from Captain A. A. Folsom's collection, plus etchings and a famous caricature. William Howe Downes reviews art in book illustration, and other items cover Endo lithic Marbles, Japanese art, and a new panel on Is Art.
The article notes the magazine features various pieces with well illustrated pages and several color photo spreads, creating a unique, attractive presentation. The description emphasizes visual appeal and broad selection of topics.
The January Magazine of Art reviews the Clarke Collection in New York with critique of de Kay's piece noting its limited scope. It highlights four artists Church Mowbray Eakins and Gaul and praises the illustrations including four Siddons portraits and a Gainsborough engraving. The frontispiece reproduces Jacquet's Pandora's Box in brown tint.
A Boston columnist laments rude sidewalk behavior and lack of courtesy in public places. He contrasts local manners with New York and Baltimore, urges chivalry in crowds, and notes Harvard undergraduates flouting public civility.
A collage of humorous notices and quips from various papers describes defaulters facing prison, forecasts about royal christenings, political jabs at Blaine and Logan, Moody’s campaign plans, quirky courtroom lines, a twin-dining anecdote, and social jests including an Irish dialect exchange and local notices from Jackson Georgia.
Professor C H F Peters of Clinton announces the discovery of an asteroid on December 10 hours 50 minutes Washington mean time. It has right ascension 1 hour 14 minutes 20 seconds and declination north 5 63/30/7 with daily motion in right ascension plus 28 and declination north sf. Magnitude 11 44.
Notes from Boston theatre listings report that the Saturday matinée of The Mikado at the Globe will feature souvenirs for orchestra and dress circle seats, a fan or satin bookmark and a lace mat for balcony and orchestra circle patrons.
Heirs of Charles Francis Adams announce plans to donate 10000 to the Unitarian Church of Quincy. This completes the bequest of Thomas Adams of Quincy who left 10000 to the church if an equal amount was given within two years after his widow’s death. The deadline nears.
Unostentatious reformers who can dispense with notoriety and work quietly for purifying and improving their own party. They start at home and with themselves, the only path likely to bring real reform to our city politics and government.
The Albany Argus notes the Democratic administration shows backbone in its foreign policy via the President's message and fisheries correspondence, while criticizing the lack of guano style diplomacy. The piece underscores decisive stance without flourish or sensationalism.
The Philadelphia Press argues that if Mr. Matthews is competent he should be confirmed. if not he should be rejected. It cautions that senators voting to reject on color or politics will regret it later, framing it as the sole question before the Senate.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a stern stance against compromise on tariff reform. It asserts ninety millions in Treasury excess and incoming funds demand bold action. The piece argues the Democratic party is unequal to the emergency and will be blamed for weakness.
The letter questions the value of mobilizing the Irish vote as biased figures like Dr. Burchard criticize rum, nonm nationalism and rebellion, while Heman Lincoln attacks the Collins and O Briens, reflecting partisan rancor in the public dialogue.
The Providence Journal argues that the proposed war tax is a pretence rather than a fair assessment of the overall case. It notes that any reduction under the bill still leaves work to be done and suggests Democrats in the House may not accept it.
An Albany letter argues that attempts to split workers from the Democratic party will fail as workers are smart enough to see remedial legislation favoring them comes from that party. The writer asserts the Democratic Party benefits workers.
The Philadelphia North American takes a stance that true peace requires strength. It argues that suffering wrong while able to defend the right leads to no honor now or after. The piece asserts that peace is good but must be backed by force.
A suggested plan would abolish sugar duties and the internal revenue tax on tobacco. It would face strong opposition and likely fail, implying that a more prudent bill aimed at legislative changes rather than a formal record is needed.
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