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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
6
A tense Commons session centered on General French and General Ewart resignations. Prime Minister Asquith presented a new army order, while Bonar Law and others criticized the government. Major Morrison Bell delivered a passionate attack defending the army. The dispute highlighted tensions over army civil power and Ulster politics during a volatile week.
In London on March 27 Sir John French and Sir John Ewart held firm to their resignations despite pressure from King and cabinet. Asquith announced a new army order defining war office duties and reserve duties to prevent future misuse of authority and to address Ireland related misunderstandings. The order, approved by the army council, aims to clarify conduct and discipline while ministers defend the policy amid opposition critiques.
The New Statesman reports resignations in the cavalry have turned supporters of the government into ardent army reformers. It says democratizing army executive ranks and ending the emphasis on private means for officers has long been needed and that Curragh events now push reform onto the Liberal programme.
A poem recalls Willie Alligam the cheerful poet lad who wandered through sunny hedgerows and cottages. His songs bring sunshine and coaxing words, while Irish hearts fret and mourn for him as they sing of flowers, birds, and brook-voices in contrast to blood and battle. The verse preserves the lingering charm of his ways.
Buffalo improves to 5 runs on 10 hits in an exhibition win over New York Americans in Charlotte. Walsh and Holden homered for the Americans in the first inning. Caldwell and Sweeney started for Buffalo with Bader, Galm, LaLonge, and McNeill in relief.
A vintage advertisement claims Cascarets cure bilious liver and digestive woes including constipation, gas, headaches, and dizziness. It touts a 10 cent box as affordable health, urging use for adults and children, with all druggists selling the product.
Last evening at Symphony Hall, Mr. Newman presented the fourth illustrated travel talk on Florence and Venice. He contrasted Florence’s preserved antiquity with modern touches and noted Venice’s water streets and landmarks like St Mark's and the Palace of the Doges while mentioning the impact of steam craft on gondolas.
In Beverly on March 27, about 1000 people gathered at Millett Woodbury and F. H. Leavy shoe plants on Rantoul street where 80 men are out on strike for a new price list. Police under Chief S. W. Woodberry kept order as a salesman accused of strike breaking was assaulted by strikers. A Burnham Hall meeting concluded the day with warnings of a general two-factory walkout if no action by Monday.
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