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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1890
Page
4
Rostow Dust reports on British politics and U S congressional pension talk. Discussion centers on the House of Lords power, Gladstone, and a proposed prisoners pension law criticized by Rep Tarsney. Massachusetts Navy Yard debate urges merit system and caution against demoralizing politics.
The Journal questions Captain Codman’s accusation of inaccuracies on the subsidy issue and asks if the Post will dispute Blaine’s claim that Chancellor of the Exchequer Gravstrone pushed a £180,000 bounty to Cunard steamers. It notes English practice of bounties “does not exist” and cites Cunard’s mail payment by rate per pound.
The record shows annual British mail payments to Cunard White Star and others from 1888-59 totaling £85,000 for US mails and £669,124 for foreign mail, with £160,000 repaid by colonies. By 1987-78 payments rose to £765,000 while 1883-84 reached £706,285, indicating no lavish subsidy. Citing Captain CapMAN, the Admiralty protects Navy interests. Post Office handles mails. shipbuilding and Saarane trades sustain themselves.
A critical editorial denounces the Republican majority for withholding a rules code and accuses Speaker Reed of empowering a partisan tyranny. It equates his stance on curbing minority rights with Napoleonic control, warning that blocking motions and speech endangers legislative freedom.
A historical critique warns that proposed measures to control House conduct in elections threaten constitutional balance. It argues legislative despotism usurps the people’s rights via their representatives for temporary partisan gain, surpassing past crises such as the 1876 electoral commission.
An editorial condemns a planned increase in Boston’s tax rate and debt limit, calling it a wedge toward higher taxation. It argues valuations already place a heavy burden, criticizes aldermanic actions, and warns against future debt increases while urging prudent fiscal policy and a qualified Hayti envoy.
The piece notes Haiti’s fragile politics as elections approach, with France lingering in the south, Germany traders in the north, and United States influence rising. A New York Times cor respondent suggests U S annexation fears shape local sentiment. It calls for careful U S policy led by envoy Dovua Lass as Haiti’s exports remain sizable.
Count Andrassy, whose illness has probably taken a fatal turn, had a long public career shaping Hungary. Son of a Hungarian scientist, he entered the Diet in 1847 and rose as an orator, aided the 1848 revolution, and after exile returned after amnesty. He served again in 1860, became Prime Minister in 1867, imperial foreign minister in 1871, and retired a decade ago. His administration achieved Jewish emancipation and expanded railways.
The London Spectator questions Lord Harrincron's political sway, noting that it stems not from oratory. It suggests sarcasm in calling him influential despite being a poor speaker in the House of Commons.
A dispute between Mark Twain and E. H. Howse is described as absurd. Twain accuses Howse of reading a lengthy manuscript while bedridden simply for curiosity, a claim seen as implausible by authors and journalists.
The Transcript, long defender of Mr Howetts, criticizes writers who honor Johnsown and his peers as failures. It quips that contemporary writers claim the world moves in literature, a statement treated as unserious by readers.
The Newton Graphic reports that G. H. Barrr’s hen house burned Tuesday of last week, destroying fifty valuable hens. The fire is believed to be incendiary.
A political dispute in the Legislature over the World’s Fair is blamed on Boss Pratt’s ally Senator Fassett who shifted the issue into politics. The call is to remove Assett from influence to salvage the project.
William O'Brien is warmly received by the Liberals of Leeds, where he continues to lead rival Barrown in popular support. The reception signals strong backing for O'Brien as he maintains a margin over Barrown in local sentiment.
None of the recent wrecks at sea have occasioned half as much excitement as the wreck of a New York bank. The incident draws attention to financial peril and public interest in urban banking stability.
Obituary notes the Cambridge physician and scholar George P. Bradford who died Sunday Jan 26 in his 83rd year. He published Selections From Fenelon and contributed to Philosophic Thought in Winsor's Memorial History. Close ties with Ralph Waldo Emerson and other literary figures are highlighted.
A memorial sketch recalls George Bradford born Boston February 16, 1807, teacher and scholar who studied at Harvard and Harvard Divinity School, wandered as a tutor in Plymouth Boston Bangor Salem Concord Jamaica Plain and Newport, traveled seven times to Europe, and died after a quiet struggle with heart failure. He inspired friends and students, remained devoted to nature, and left a legacy of intellect, gentleness, and steadfast friendship celebrated at his Cambridge burial near Emerson.
William H. Turner a longtime railroad executive died in New Rochelle New York at age estimated between forty five and fifty He held posts with Portland & Rochester Boston & New York Air Line and New York New Haven & Hartford rising to general superintendent under President S M Fulton Jr Turner and his family resided in Hyde Park for years He began in Worcester Massachusetts and also worked in Norwich and Boston during a career shaping New England railroading.
Sir Henry Manistry, judge of the Queen's Bench, died after panalysis on the bench. Born Edlimgham in 1308, he began practice at 23 and became knighted when appointed in 1576. Also noted are Benjamin J. Thompson of Durham aged 84, and Lorenzo Clay of Gardiner aged 73, both listed among the era’s law figures, plus Colonel William Henry Norris of Battmore, Md., described as a leading antebellum lawyer.
A collage of aphorisms on wit and folly followed by brief notes on cultural items. It mentions Waco water carnival plans, The Angelus in Chicago, and humorous exchanges about The Rising Sun and a Miss Spoopendike engagement. The piece highlights Mme le Ray’s daring travel, French literary notes, and forthcoming manuscripts in London auctions.
Mr Fiske outlined colonial governance in North America, comparing crown, charter, and proprietary forms. He traced Leonard Calvert and Cecilius Calvert in Maryland, noted toleration under Calvert rule, and described Maryland's town growth and tobacco to wheat shift before the Revolution. He contrasted Carolina developments and Georgia's 1732 founding by Oglethorpe, ending with reflections on long term impacts.
New York January 31 counsel for Thomas Kerr and James Richmond indicted for bribery in granting the Broadway railroad franchise moved for dismissal before Recorder Smuth. District Attorney Fellows did not oppose the motion and announced he would not try Richmond or Kerr. Decision was reserved.
Brockton January 31 special J Mr E A Waters an employee of the telephone company was struck on the head this morning by a pole being taken down. He was picked up unconscious and it is feared concussion of the brain will result
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