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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
5
London reports a despondent view of Parliament as a record session ends. From January 27 to today the body sat with little legislation, passing only six of fifteen promised measures. The Trishland and mines acts were crippled by Lords, the Irish policy sparked anger, and bloodshed in Ireland is blamed on government and cabinet members.
The first full session under the Salisbury government is seen as exposing Lord Salisbury as a weak leader with no clear convictions or policy. Critics call him a despondent cynic who believes ruin is near yet pushes a “resolute government” that cannot avert disaster, echoing Matthew Arnold’s critique of fumbling and failure.
England faces growing dissatisfaction across regions as Ireland appears near rebellion. Ulster Unionists blame the House of Lords surrender on the Irish land bill while Scotland and Wales demand redress. Tory democrats suffer losses as government yields to peers, raising fears of landlordism.
In private, many Tories concede their era is over and fear a wholesale overthrow in the next general election. The septennial act allows a delay of five years or more, while Tory operators hope to blunt the blow with attacks on Gladstone, Irish outrages, and policy concessions. Liberals aim to unseat the government early to rally behind Mr. Gladstone, with Sir William Harcourt steering a hard hitting autumn campaign.
The article portrays Sir William Harcourt as a flexible yet effective political fighter. It lauds his Ireland policy speech as masterful and calls him indispensable to the Liberal cause. It describes his aim to provoke opposition to Tory rule and push for an early dissolution while rallying the party.
The article notes tense lines among Gladstonian leaders on Ireland. John Morley adheres to the defeated Gladstone bill, supporting keeping Irishmen out of Westminster and opposing Ulster separatism while backing the land bill. Gladstone is open to conviction, Harcourt flexible, and Parnell’s stance anchors the group.
The entente cordiale between Gladstonians and the Irish National party reshapes English politics as Liberal branches align with the National League. English Liberals speak in Ireland and Irish Nationalists in England and Scotland this autumn, with Lancashire and London workers forming closer ties. Old anti Irish sentiment in Lancashire and among schoolboys in Scotland has faded as unity grows.
Observers lament shifting power as working class religious bigotry wanes while parliament suffers. The piece criticizes Matthews for blundering, Goschen for partisanship and weak budget, Smith for follower scorn, and Balfour for moral decline amid Dublin Castle influence.
The piece portrays a fractured Unionist movement with Sir A Trevelyan’s secession hardening splits. Hartington’s group is a rent focused faction, Chamberlainites are a small five, and Liberal Unionists are described as crushed across regions. Lord R Churchill suspends plans amid party discord.
In Concorp New Hampshire on September 29 the House halted a filibuster over the Hazen bill after protests from voters. A compromise set a third reading for 11 a.m. Wednesday and a final vote at 3 p.m. with no dilatory motions, adjourned at 5:50 p.m. until 9:15 the next day.
Civil service commissioner Oberly declines Illinois Democratic Association invite to speak citing nonpartisan law duties. North Carolina Congressman-elect McClammy touts Cleveland as the best since Jackson and plans to push for Democratic gains while skirmishing with departments. The piece closes with a literary note on Emily Thornton Charles and her daughter Myla recalling Be Waldo Emerson.
New Haven Conn September 29 Yale law school opened with about seventy juniors the largest class on record President Dwight welcomed the students urging a balance of study and community life He urged reading beyond required courses and discussed the value of conversation and group study Ater of St Louis a junior was summoned for hazing Rowe Jr a freshman accused of being forced to drink milk from a nursing bottle stripped and danced The faculty voted to expel Ater and consider other sophomores in the same offense causing a local stir
New York Sept 29 The general term of the Supreme Court settles the order directing Sharp’s sentence to be carried out. Judge Van Brunt and all counsel present, with Sheriff Grant, prepare the order and plan removal by tomorrow unless life is endangered. Doctors report Sharp refuses examinations. removal to Sing Sing deemed safe. A stay of execution until Oct 6 is granted by Chief Justice Ruger, delaying removal and scheduling Court of Appeals review next week.
The piece notes a likely March dividend on Eastern railroad common stock after reserving funds for lease earnings due in autumn. It reports expected annual earnings around 475,000 with 100,000 sinking fund, leaving about 6 percent on the stock. It compares prices, discusses California Southern gains, and cites Adams Blodget data on operating costs to question efficiency.
The Massachusetts Universalist convention met at Panlmrr with a large delegate turnout. The Rev. Dr. Miner debated unfermented wine in communion and the liquor issue as officers were elected, including President Rev. Richard Eddy and treasurer John D. W. Joy, with numerous clerical and honorary delegates named.
The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Meredith, formerly of the Union Church of Boston, was installed as pastor of the Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church in Brooklyn. The ceremony featured remarks by Dr. Edward Beecher and scripture read by Dr. L T Chamberlain.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Southern tour will traverse seventeen hundred forty one miles of the Atlantic States. The route will be daylight travel so passengers may enjoy the scenery en route.
The page lists showings at Park Theatre Jim the Penman at 7 46 Globe Theatre Erminie at 7 46 Boston Theatre A Run of Luck at 7 45 Boston Museum The Red Lamp at 8 SOS Street Theatre The Corsair at 8 0 Athenaum Lost in the Snow evening showings observed.
A series of wedding notices from Franklin Mass Poughkeepsie N Y Cambridge and West Newton Sept 19 28 list couples including Harry E Batchelor Nellie C Darling Augustus E Bachelder Eliza Wilkinson Luke A Cherrier Lucinda A Pineo John N Ellsworth Jr Clara A Howe George H Gosline Margaret E Smith Walter Downes Humphrey Helen Hunt A W Lawrence F A Ladd Benjamin A Mansfield Emma M Little John A Prather Araminta M Barlow all announced with officiants and locations
Obituary notices list L Austin Baldwin Harriet Rebecca Everson Patrick Harkins Hiram Baker Kelley Elizabeth P Small Naomi Watts with funeral from Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Oct 1 and flowers not to be sent. Names link to communities Allston Dedham Bath Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain and Ayer dates Sept 25 29 28 for several individuals.
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