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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1888
Page
4
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The London News replies to Mr Chamberlain's prediction that Liberal reunification will be impractical. The paper claims the Gladstone wing hopes for a reunion while rank and file feel embittered by Chamberlain's remarks. Some leaders might accept his return to gain forgiveness, but Chamberlain himself resists reconciliation.
News from Afghanistan via Russia questions the Ameer’s reported death which, if true, may worsen informal strains between England and Russia amid a fragile regional balance and lengthy ill health.
The revolt of Virginia colored men undermines MAHONE by breaking his control of the negro vote. Langston leads a mixed convention of eighteen white delegates, nominating a colored candidate. With MALONE also fielding a candidate, the district likely tilts Democratic, but MAHONE’s influence in politics is fractured.
Commander Evans, chief steel expert for the Navy, testifies that Roach secured cruiser contracts due to his steel plant and cites production of six cent steel. He notes domestic completion issues, praises Secretary Wainwright's insistence on high quality material, and credits his policy with strengthening shipbuilding and future vessel construction. The remark counters partisan criticism of Secretary Wait- Ney and the Reprison-Chandler regimes.
The Deutsche Rundschau in Berlin highlights in a diary of the late German emperor that Germany forfeited a high order statesman. It notes FreiErtsch III became king as a dying man, unable to see his plans fulfilled, yet showed a bold policy for the nation in a brief reign.
Extracts from FrepERich’s diary reveal bold foresight and courage during the Franco German era. He writes of building liberal Germany after peace and hopes to avoid further wars, urging unity to his father and MARCK. The notes promise valuable insight when full publication arrives.
William Warren dies, leaving a mark on Boston and American theatre rivaled by few. The critic contrasts Warren with Lester Wallace, notes Warren’s inward inspiration, detachment from showy manner, and lasting impact on dramatic art. Warren’s kindness, fidelity to detail, and balanced humor and pathos highlight a noble, unspoiled career.
Washington reports on Senate tariff action conflict with claims of rapid bill passage. Dinney and others debate timing and changes, while House Republicans show no unified plan beyond a stay the same. Debates over sugar rice lumber and duties reveal sectional and political pressures shaping tariff fate.
The Museum of Mrs Bale presents Little Lord Fauntleroy to strong crowds and praise. Critics note the play’s literary quality amid a theatre culture leaning toward lighter fare and spectacle, with managers balancing art and profit. A burlesque Romeo and Juliet act at Wallack's raises taste concerns.
The Boston obituary honors William Warren as a genial, modest talent who connected with audiences through intimate courtesy and deep study of English gentlemen roles. It notes his versatility from farce to high drama, his aversion to publicity, magnanimity toward rivals, and his lasting impact on Boston’s theatrical life.
The piece argues that eight weeks before the election the public lacks a clear policy from the Republican party on surplus reduction. It faults Mr Dingley for coloring his view by Maine’s late election and notes many Republicans seek an authoritative party stance, which the Senate has not yet provided.
A portion of letters to Mr. Lownon from the Committee of One Hundred members express firm support for Grover Cleveland in 1884. John Ritchie of Minnewaska New York writes praising Cleveland’s honest government and urges smart, socially aware voting. Another reader states they will certainly vote for Cleveland with strong satisfaction.
A 1884 letter from Henry I. Bownpitcup defends tariff reform and praises the incumbent for standing against party displeasure. He criticizes heavy duties on foreign literary, scientific, and artistic works as protectionism and urges voting for reform. The writer signs Sept. 19, 1884.
A Marlboro Mass letter dated September 19 argues for President Cleveland, praising local business prosperity and supporting tariff reduction to increase the dollar's purchasing power for earners. The writer signs as C. F. Morse at the Times Office.
General A. W. Greely now enjoys better health than at any time since his return from the Arctic regions. He has recovered stamina and shows improved vigor, prompting a note of cautious optimism from medical observers.
In a letter to the Post, the author explains why Hunt paintings remain at the Capitol rather than the Art Museum. They detail Snaiths plan to remove the ceiling stones, Cole and colleagues assessment, and concerns about visibility and durability. A path to display them in the Metropolitan Museum hall is noted, with Richard Hunt pushing for removal.
A Republican Albany paper calls for youths to join a campaign club as young as fourteen. The Journal rebuts a London Spectator quote misattributed to the London Economist. The piece notes widespread political speeches and editorials across Indiana, Massachusetts, and New York, with debates over free trade and misused quotations highlighted by the Home Market Club and Worcester Spy.
A collage of quips and quotes on politics, prohibition, and social wit. favoring Republicans, cane jokes, and cane-raised fortunes. Nero fiddle joke. Spa beauty show flop. Scarecrow play. Libby Prison auction notes. Dobbin humor. shipboard man overboard alert. Warner Miller farmer economy speech urging thrift and virtue amid tax debates.
Boston Herald notes caution about sending Mr. Pettifer to address American farmers in the Northwest. It argues the Home Market Club should test his appeal before advising a broader mission, suggesting his talk on a reimposed English corn tax could sway farmers and affect policy.
A New York Herald opinion notes that Grover Cleveland has pleased both business men and workers with his handling of public affairs and should be allowed to continue for four more years, summarizing the national mood in concise form.
Ex Governor Long lauds Charles Sumner in a Massachusetts convention address while denigrating the Mugwumps. The piece argues Sumner was the first Massachusetts Mugwump in 1872, later followed by Long, as he defected from the Republicans for reasons echoed by the Mugwumps in 1884. Blaine’s countercharges rise from Sumner’s letter defending the Republican faith.
A New York Times article argues that tariff duties enable price increases by combinations. It asks if the Steel Rail Ring, the jute bagging, the Sugar Trust, and the Linseed Oil Trust would have boosted prices without duties. It calls such claims an insult to Americans’ intelligence.
The speaker challenges Joseph H. Walker to publish in print quotations from the English press supporting his claim that Britain’s tone favors Grover Cleveland and the Democrats and that a recent change was prompted by a hint from the United States. He asks for identification of who gave the hint and in what form or to withdraw the statements.
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