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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1889
Page
4
President Cleveland’s message on Samoa outlines the U S stance, stressing rights secured by treaty and opposition to any power attempting to overthrow them. It frames the issue as protecting national rights rather than contesting colonization schemes.
The Toronto Globe notes Waitt's defeat as an annexation foe, yet the victor also supports annexation, suggesting Windsor shows broad interest in annexation and commercial union due to its proximity to the United States and shared interests. The piece connects local politics to wider Dominion attitudes.
The article notes Britain's refusal to participate in an international maritime conference, arguing such a move weakens global talks and could hinder adoption of Fog signal systems to reduce sea collisions. It critiques Lord Salisbury's government and hopes for reconsideration despite strained US relations.
The article analyzes Henry Labouchere’s plan to broaden Liberal reforms toward Home Rule for Ireland and a democratic overhaul of Britain. It warns that while his proposals seek broad change including abolition of the Lords and paid MPs, such dispersion could cost votes and politics may hinge on safer reforms.
The bill introduced by Mr. Crosby aims to curb corrupt practices at elections, reflecting his long standing stance on reform. The proposal was presented yesterday in the New York Legislature and signals a bold approach to election integrity.
The article discusses a proposed statute requiring candidates for public office to file detailed records of money contributions, expenditures, and debts, within ten days of election. It warns the law’s enforcement would be difficult and suggests ballot reform as a more effective cure, citing England’s secret ballot.
The article notes a London rumor that the ministry may not push an Irish local government bill this session. If they refuse, Parnell may move it, and potential political consequences include Conservative timing, Liberal strategic losses, or a possible alliance with Parnell for political gain.
A skeptical critique denounces plans to double the tin plate tariff to spur domestic manufacture. The piece warns the move taxes all Americans to fund a non existent industry, harming the poor and disrupting canning and related industries reliant on tin plates. It cites Senators Allison Aldrich Hawley, and argues the policy is a dangerous shift from protection to tax driven industrial creation.
Prominent economists reaffirm the theory of tariffs as a core tool for shaping national economic policy. Analysts argue for measured protections to boost industry, fund public works, and support growth while managing trade balance and domestic competition.
A Massachusetts senator is praised for intellect and debate but condemned for harsh partisan tones and personal attacks. The piece notes his early anti slavery stance and later defense of protectionist policies, urging an honest return to principle and possible reform in his final Senate term.
Secretary Whitney approves plans for a new monitor designed by J R Tuomas of Illinois. The vessel combines strong offensive and defensive power with low freeboard, ballast tanks, and compact size. Armament includes two ten inch guns, one six inch gun, a dynamite gun, three rapid fire three pounders, and two bow torpedo tubes. Strong armor and ram bow plus a long coal endurance of thirty five days at ten knots are emphasized.
The Clover Club dining for last night tested a movement to replace polyglot menu terms with simple English. Translations turned Lobster and mushrooms into a bare mouthful of sweet breads and truffles, while other dishes proved too awkward for plain talk.
The article by Ernest Beckett in the Nineteenth Century argues widespread voter discontent with Australian legislatures. Press criticism labels officials as drunken and rowdy. France and Britain face declining regard for their parliaments as the Spectator notes short sessions in many U S states spark similar concerns.
The New York Commercial Advertiser ridicules a Life skit on Mr Howelis and his writings deeming the piece a grave wrong to the author. It cites the uncertain future criticism to defend its high praise for work it calls not fit for ridicule.
The Indianapolis News reports Rep Judge Woods defends consulting Justice Harlan before his charge. Critics say Woods now narrows indictment criteria, effectively freeing Dudley without trial while prosecutors lack an appeal.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society window gardening committee announces a free pamphlet on cultivating house plants to be distributed early in 1889. It will include growing directions, lists of local wild flowers near Boston, and prizes for 1889. The plan also urges substituting flowers with plants at Easter so every child starts with at least one plant.
In Boston officials may replace the old Court Square court house with a new building. The piece recalls its grim architecture and historic trials here including Webster Choate and Burns, plus reflections on Miss Catherine Simonds and the value of a strong teacher.
John Bright relapse reported. Senators-elect Wolcott and Higgins, Yale graduates, are noted. Vice-President-elect Levi Morton and Mrs Morton arrived in Washington. 103 year old Mrs Sarah Chaplin Rodwood recalls Bunker Hill kinship. Bettina Girard, daughter of General Ordway, debuts in Chicago. Henry G Marquand offers his art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A. Squires, a 49er, claims $2201 at the Philadelphia Mint from 1855, with a time-worn receipt. George W Childs fends off a charity-embezzler. Miss Cornelia Roosevelt to wed Baron Zedlitz. NY Supreme Court awards trousseau and annual income to her estate.
The Boston Theatre saw Martha performed by the Ideal company with Miss L Allemand in the lead. Her singing was brilliant at times and consistently tasteful though the cast varied in strength. the chorus and orchestra earned high praise, and The Last Rose of Summer closed the show with charm. John F. Scott became president of the New York Coffee Exchange and James N Jarvie was named treasurer.
Louisville Courier-Journal Dem condemns any cabinet member against funding Anna Dickinson for her campaign speeches. The remark signals partisan debate over assigning speaking fees to influence campaigns.
The Charleston News and Courier charges that Alabama voters who advocate reunion by tightening the Constitution seek to relive Reconstruction. It argues white-rule disruption would ruin the state, noting Alabamians regularly vote Democratic and do not practice their preached principles.
A New York Times editorial criticizes the lack of seriousness in Dudley’s party peers and judges who shield him. It questions whether Democratic bias would affect indictments if the judge or offender were a Democrat, implying partisan protection in the judicial process.
The Montreal Herald notes a drop in Canada’s registered shipping tonnage from 1,333,015 tons in 1878 to 1,130,247 tons in 1887 after protection was adopted. It contrasts this with Britain’s rising tonnage under free trade, and calls the decline in Canada significant and contemporaneous with protection policies.
A New York Evening Post editorial mocks the defense that Dudley is innocent for lack of proven temptation yielding. It likens the argument to a judge advocate claim in the Guiteau case and argues such reasoning fails in morals and practical settings.
The Dudley case shows that a judiciary shaped by partisan influence cannot be trusted in partisan politics and that existing laws fail to properly protect ballot purity. The Philadelphia Telegraph argues this demonstrates a known shortcoming in the system.
The Democratic administration advances a non-partisan plan to recruit and retain capable railway mail workers. The shift contrasts with four years prior when partisan influence shaped classified service. Senate and House members express support, and reform principles gain traction against spoils-system leaders led by Spinolavery.
A rapid collage of jokes and column jabs from Time Puck and others notes playful lines about birthdays crematories and butter prices. The snippets include political quips on March 4 inaugurations and a lighthearted Brooklyn Iphetonga ball scene.
A Gloucester letter to the Post argues against Senator Hoar on fisher crew citizenship. It cites a Deep Sea Assembly study finding less than one twentieth of Gloucester fishermen were American, and challenges testimony from 1886 and a congressional committee report.
Professor S. P. Wait spoke on The Law of Laws at Meronean last evening using a stereopticon. After the lecture many men and women asked questions and offered comments.
Daniel Maxwell was held in 1500 bail after being charged with assaulting fellow-prisoner Robert McMunn at City Point House of Correction. The two men, former inmates and workmates in the same gang, quarreled in the stable when Maxwell struck McMunn with a wooden squirting tool, cutting his scalp eight inches. Maxwell was arrested after his time expired.
Yesterday marked the final day of the Christian Alliance convention at Berkeley Temple with Rev. A B Simpson presiding. Clergy and lay speakers included Dr George B Peck J H Pearson F S Chappelle E Davies John Cookman Miss E S Tobey Mrs J H Pearson and Miss Exony Adams. An afternoon program featured A B Simpson John E Cookman Charles Warren Ryder Miss Mattie Gordon and Miss Carrie F Judd. A revival meeting is set for 3 PM at Bowdoin Square Baptist Tabernacle.
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