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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1888
Page
4
A Boston observer notes a lone bugle performer entertaining crowds in the business quarter. Windows light up as workers pause, the dray and street noise fade, and scenes of sunset boats on the harbor inspire local artists to sketch the city.
The Hoston Post notes a successful Republican meeting described as a triumph of management with a torchlight procession and barbecue seen as strong shows. Speakers labored to persuade voters that free whiskey and taxed blankets aid temperance reform and aid the poor, with reports of speeches promised for readers.
Evidence discussed by Senator SueRMan’s allies includes a June 25 letter from ALGER’s Chicago managers to an unnamed Ohio delegate claiming the Blaine phantom is eliminated and urging to clear decks to fight Sherman. A SherMAN associate says the letter may be forged, but its contents shed light on the Chicago convention’s maneuvering and the rivalries among Southern delegates.
Republican members of the Senate judiciary committee expose disorders in Jackson where a white and a Black man were killed. The report links ward politics, a 100 member committee, White League and other groups to the mayoral election. It claims suppression of the Black vote and possible federal official interference.
The Boston Journal lauds Massachusetts Republicans for a supposed shift to a sound tariff reform and praises unity after four years of division. It critiques the administration’s reforms, accuses the Democratic free trade stance of failing to protect New England fishermen, and predicts internal protectionist quarrels may prevent the Senate measure from advancing.
The piece argues that voters who left the party in 1884 are misrepresented by the Journal and emphasizes ongoing support for Cleveland and reform. It rebukes the Journal and Senator Hoar over Civil Service critique and the Gloucester fishery issue, insisting Massachusetts leaders applaud Cleveland’s civil service efforts and condemning alleged oppression by the Gloucester fish trust.
The piece argues the Republican opposition is demoralized by internal splits over tariff reform. It notes House minority limits action, while Senate Republicans fail to present a concrete tariff plan to reduce the surplus. It contrasts party organs and editorials from Boston and New York, warning electoral risk in failing to offer a decisive substitute.
The Republican party appears without principle or cohesion as it becomes opposition in a campaign where opponents propose positive convictions and reform measures. Internal factions argue over tariffs and action, with one side fearing crisis from inaction and the other warning of disaster from action. The party is described as rapidly breaking apart.
A lengthy critique argues that the Chicago convention silver plank betrays fiscal principles and panders to silver interests. It cites bank leaders hostile to silver and recalls Hayes and Sherman to contrast past Republican finance stance with current pro silver rhetoric. The piece warns of economic misdirection and defends a free market approach.
The piece argues wages alone cannot justify protection and traces historical debates on industrial policy. It then critiques English audience morals after viewing La Tosca, noting indifference to brutal scenes and suggesting Mme. Bernstein’s future performances may face North American reception.
The August Atlantic features Mr Noble's Moscow travel account revealing streets, churches, and Russian sentiment toward the old mother. Miss Jewett offers a characteristic short story while serial fiction and two classic pieces, including Lawton on Prometheus, fill the issue with varied literary fare.
In a Springfield Republican letter, William Whitman of Boston challenges naming woolen firms supporting free wool. The paper lists several figures from Lowell to Philadelphia as backing free wool, notes the woollen association’s stance is largely against tariffs, and cites 1866 aims and Mills bill impacts, attributing a shift to rancher pressure.
The piece argues against a tariff on quinine, noting it was briefly free in 1879 with strong bipartisan support. It mocks claims that removing a 20 percent duty harms domestic industries and lampoons writers who defend high costs due to cheap labor abroad.
The Philadelphia Limes reports state by state sheep totals and House votes on a new free wool tariff bill. It argues the taxed wool push is partisan, not from producers, aiming to tax consumers and sustain monopoly control of taxation.
A collage of satirical snippets mentions Morton for vice president, a wealthy St. Paul businessman living on under $800 yearly, and a debate on tariffs. It notes Icelandic colonists bound for Manitoba, crime and finance chatter, European crises, and a wry jab at legal firm naming conventions from various papers.
Governor Ames seeks a third term similar to past governors like Robinson and Long. The piece questions whether the Republicans will back Ames or nominate General Draper, a respected veteran, to lead a campaign with strong military leadership at both national and state levels.
The Providence Journal reports that many Republican Senators doubt a tariff bill can gain the support of the pork vote. Some prefer to abandon further action and let the issue go to the country as is, highlighting schisms within the party.
After months of argument the Democratic leaders consolidate around the President, delivering a near unanimous vote. Only four of 169 Democrats opposed the bill while two Republicans and three Independents sided with the Democrats, balancing defections.
Boston aldermen face payment out of pockets after indulging in a junket. The Massachusetts Court sets a sound principle and offers a lesson for other cities, urging graceful submission to limits on contingent funds and city trips.
The Democratic party launches a Wednesday investigation into padroni Italian bankers and transportation agents linked to forced emigration. The Ford committee will wield subpoenas to uncover alleged scandal, criminality, and abuses, aiming to halt forced migration and bring culprits to light.
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