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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1888
Page
10
The text surveys Democratic and Republican tariffs focusing on taxing necessities versus luxuries, praising free salt and challenging protective duties. It cites J. G. Carlisle, Eugene Hale, Morrill, and 1871 debates on coal and salt, noting wool trade, raw materials, and nation comparisons for a tariff stance.
Great Britain exports about 5 billion yards of cotton cloth annually while the United States never exceeds 175 million yards in a year. In 1885 the U S imported 59,598,880 square yards of woollen dress goods 799,617 square yards of carpets and 8,045,656 pounds of other woollen cloths and exported 30,257 yards of carpet with virtually no other woollen manufactures.
In 1862 duties averaged 32.62 percent to fund war costs and compensate manufacturers, now 47 percent after decades of peace. Customs receipts rose from $69 million in 1868 to $212 million last year. The high protective tariff fails to foster wool growing or manufacturing, raises costs on productive industry, and does not stop foreign competition. Lowering the tariff is urged to place American manufacturers and wool growers on a prosperous footing, benefiting workers. Col Charles R Codman argues protection raises wages, noting higher wages in protected economies and questioning the tariff’s local efficacy.
Johann Strauss recalls his father's early career with Lanner in Vienna, noting how composers relied on quick ideas and rapid rehearsals to create new waltzes. He contrasts his father's productive flair with Lanner's more casual approach, describing a decisive moment when an illness halted new notes yet the show went on.
Leather business in Salem and Peabody is duller than before, no hides are being worked, and several tanneries may close soon. Production costs are high and the market is poor, though tanners hope for better trade in early spring.
Paris January entry notes that the 89 exhibition panel may assemble major French artists since 1789 for a world view. It discusses government support for art, the rise of many young artists, and concerns over medals and state purchases. It contrasts public tastes with talent, cites Courbet and other French sculptors, and recalls Monticelli and Bréan as examples of artists fading from memory.
The University of Geneva hosts a conference by Russian students protesting Russia’s closing of higher schools. They describe police domination, exclusion of entire science fields, forced doctrinal approval, barred access for religious reasons, harsh punishment for student associations, police inspectors, and espionage over political views. They express solidarity with Russian colleagues.
A Chinese squadron under Admiral Lang arrives in Hong Kong after a rough voyage from Singapore. The fleet includes the cruisers Ching Yuen Chih Yuen Lai Yuen King Yuen and the torpedo boat Yarrow, with substantial English crew aboard. The vessels appear not very Chinese in build beyond the gilded dragon on bows and yellow peak flag, featuring steel two deck hulls and turtle back lower decks with thick armor.
In Boston the Ritter exhibition at J Eastman Chase gallery features landscapes from France with two flower pieces and one marine amid critique of his color harmony. Lyman Weeks notes Ritter’s best works show simple color, refined treatment, and genuine nature, while others betray unreal interpretations. Also reviewed are W Dodge MacKnight, F M Fenety, and the American Water Color Society show, praising some works and noting advances in prize incentives and a large 674 piece collection. Sargent’s St Botolph display prompts high praise for portraits and technical skill but includes pointed criticism of a few pieces that betray self-imposed limits and odd compositional choices.
Massachusetts General Hospital trustees appeal to friends for aid to provide free beds to the sick poor. For years three quarters of patients were treated free, but last year expenses exceeded $14,000 from the general fund. A $1000 gift buys a free bed for life. $100 yearly yields a free bed for one year. Subscriptions of any amount are welcome, sent to Franklin Haven Jr. or KK Bowarren and committee members at listed addresses in Boston and Framingham.
An employee in Biddeford Maine finds a letter addressed to Miss Annie Durell Oxford village Maine and another marked by Cupid to Skowhegan for Eliza V Wells. Essex county commissioners propose a year estimate of 8256 000 with a 50 000 increase funding convict labor per chapter 447 acts of 1887.
News from London and Paris centers on Daly's American company praised by The Saturday Review for its ensemble craft. Other items note Miss Graves's Egyptian play potential revival, Chippendale's legacy, Italian opera economics, Miss Calhoun and Miss Almar rumors, and new works and theater whispers across Europe.
A scene in Paul Kauvar mirrors a true episode from Steele Mackaye’s youth in Paris. A Vendéen heiress renounces her noble family to join her peasant husband, a moment Mackaye later used for dramatic impact in the leading role.
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