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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1888
Page
4
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Saturday morning February 11 1888 report notes the Loughrea gathering was not proclaimed by the government and Mr Shaw Lefevre addressed a large enthusiastic Irish audience without interruption. The piece suggests limited likelihood of Mr Balfour making a blunder akin to the Blunt imprisonment now Parliament is in session.
A report of Mr Balfour’s Commons speech portrays him as vilifying the Liberal leader for alleged misrepresentations. The remarks, noted for exasperating opponents, are described as a calculated partisan attack amid government Ireland policy debate.
A Journal editorial laments rapid Senate and House approvals of federal building appropriations as wasteful. It notes a fleeting wave of virtue without lasting impact and calls for restraint before the committee on public buildings reports in two weeks, warning of log rolling and urging precautionary action.
The House foreign affairs committee faces a complication in further restricting Chinese immigration. Hong Kong remains a British treaty port supplying emigrants, and while China favors an emigrant ban without U S limits, it cannot control the departure port. Britain must consent to make exclusion effective, as it profits from the carrying trade.
Boston merchants press for a faster Boston to New York mail train to connect with Southern mails. The Boston Executive Business Association, representing over fifteen hundred firms, asks the Postmaster General to fix late deliveries and allow a New York departure around 1:30 p.m. to reach Boston by 5:30 a.m. for early forwarding.
The Executive Business Association argues the Boston office yields over a million dollars in net revenue annually and requests better government services. The association asserts the plea is just and reasonable and voices confidence the request will not be refused.
The Anti Poverty movement collapses as Dr McGlynn severs ties with Mr George and declares a separate candidate. Grover’s weakness proves fatal to the Labor aligned party, while Blaine Republicans shift support and the priest follower is left stranded.
An old government official once quoted a foreign producer claiming that replacing machinery with a better model boosted US sales, then receiving protection for the second hand gear. Wade’s Fibre and Fabric argues tariff trust in incompetence persists as US wool is poorly sorted and graded, urging free import to force better practices.
The opening of Parliament at St Stephen’s gates drew a orderly crowd under police limits after Trafalgar Square disturbances. Cheers and hisses highlighted the mood as Gladstone and Parnell arrived, with Lord Crawtorp and Lord Strong notable in dress. The Lords read the Queen’s speech, while the Commons noted a single Irish-leaning hat. The tone suggested a calmer debate ahead on the Irish question and foreign policy.
The passage questions continuing wool taxes to aid western Territory growers. It argues the wool tax harms New England manufacturers and their workers, and urges adoption of modern business methods by wool producers. It contrasts eastern industry with western plains ranching and criticizes tariff support.
The Republican press highlights Senator Hale of Maine for denouncing Civil Service Reform as a delusion and a sham under President Cleveland's administration. The February Reform issue prints Hale's speech in full, praising editors' notices while questioning reform effectiveness and potential political use.
A committee chaired by Senator Hale calls for subscriptions from officeholders to a Republican campaign fund, sparking criticism of civil service reform. The piece contrasts Hale’s defense of a ten year old letter with Cleveland era circulars, notes party policy from 1876, and assesses the actors in a theatrical scene, including remarks on performances and cast.
An article on a separate page urges readers to support a proposed fair for the blind. It emphasizes public interest and asks readers to engage eagerly in the benevolent cause.
A large Boston audience admires Mr. Irving in a dual portrayal of Lesurques and Dubosc in The Lyons Mail. The review cites Reade's vivid drama, praises Irving's artistry, notes dramatic flaws, and highlights the moral tension and character consistency, especially Lesurques' noble nature and parental tenderness.
Boston audiences enjoyed two standout premieres plus a promising third with The Bells of Haslemere at the Museum and Olivia at the Boston Theatre. Critics praise the acting of Davenport and Barron, while Maude Banks earns favorable notices at the Grand Opera House. Irving's engagement continues with plans for Wanst, The Merchant of Venice, and Louis XI among others, with further readings and Madelon at the Globe Theatre on tap.
A vivid program features the Mazarinade chorus and a flower dance in wooden sabots, with a Paris 1652 Madelon plot in the Fronde. Cast includes Bertha Ricci Isabelle Urquhart Sylvia Gerrish Rose Ricci Nonna Ferner Lucy Rivers Lillian Grubb and men Mark Smith Courtice Pounds A W Tams Edgar Smith James T Powers.
A Boston observer praises the Chauncy Hall School exhibition for its cheerful discipline and modern relevance. The piece notes orderly lines, confident children, and a program blending Shakespeare and contemporary topics, with strong school spirit and robust physical health evident among the pupils.
A collage of wit and quotes from various sources cites debates on advertising costs, whiskey tax ties to the Interior Department, tiger hunts in India, a Nebraska hair album fad, a penny vs dime plea from a tramp, New Jersey crop and deer laws, and humorous notes from the New York Sun and Forest and Stream. The items reflect public talk, jokes, and legislative curiosities.
A catalog of newly released books with authors and publishers including Aphorisms by John Morley The Gettysburg Speech and other papers by Abraham Lincoln Gentle Breadwinners by Catherine Owen Beyond the Shadow and other poems by Stuart Sterne Marvel A Novel by The Duchess Their Wedding Journey by W D Howells priced 150 dollars Chip's Unnatural History Patience Preston M D by Mrs A F Raffensperger A Baton for a Heart A Romance of American Student Life in Paris The United States of Yesterday and of Tomorrow by William Barrows
The President’s call promises reduced revenue and fewer burdensome taxes, with Senator Platt noting the Democratic party aims to follow its commander in chief. The Graphic suggests sensible businessmen should not fear a supposed downfall of protection as the party aligns with Cleveland’s leadership.
The Albany Argus argues tariff reform dominates public focus and must be addressed by Congress. It commends the president's steadfast leadership and criticizes persistent impatience from minor speakers like Platt. The piece warns the people will act decisively when time comes.
Personal profiles recount William D. Kelley Jr as a rising iron maker in the new South. Moset Sirekill to sculpt a bust of the late Charles D. Morris at Johns Hopkins. Dan Doane Bidwell leaves journalism for a Bahamas gold hunt guided by a family map. Donald Fletcher climbs from near poverty to wealth in Denver via real estate, after joining the Rio Grande railroad.
Harvard notes report Professor Godale securing 50000 of a 75000 goal for a museum addition at the Agassiz Museum. Professor Royce will pause philosophy teaching for the next six months due to illness. Shaler returns from Florida. Evening gym contests begin ahead of Harvard Athletic Association winter meetings set for the final three Saturdays of March. Crimson editors annual dinner fixed for February 20 at Parker House.
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