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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1881
Page
4
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The editorial touches on France’s independence in Africa, a New York Sun stance against a $250,000 Garfield gift, support for a $1,000,000 bereaved family fund if he dies, and criticism of Attorney-General MacVeagh by Star route conspirators. It notes upcoming trials in September, the Perkins Institution seeking $100,000 for readable books, a western donor giving $5,000, Dr. Loring’s aggressive reforms as agriculture commissioner, tea studies in South Carolina, sugar experiments, irrigation plans for the West, and relief at Garfield’s improving health amid cautious Washington reporting.
The piece criticizes sensational anecdotes about President Garfield amid his shooting incident. It denounces a semi official claim that Garfield performed a hand spring from bed as needless hype. The author urges dignity in national discussions and warns against nauseating gush.
Under the era of good feeling the deadlock persists as Conkling declines to withdraw. Sixty-eight votes fell short of a choice, with Half-Breeds and Feather-Heads unable to consolidate against Conkling and Platt. Mounting calls urge adjournment and a voter decision next November amid Albany bickering and fears of fraud.
A satirical column rails against lemon pie and other comforts as public health threats. It recalls the rise of cream cake bologna sausage and lemonade as dangerous luxuries, arguing dietary indulgence betrays national unity and health. The piece treats food fads as political threats amid nostalgic discussion of Washington era comforts.
A historical essay reviews Africa’s colonization by European powers, noting Egypt and South Africa as pockets of civilization while vast areas remain in barbarism. It highlights missionary work, slave trade, cannibalism, and looming conflicts among France, Britain, Spain, Italy over territories like Morocco, Tunis, and Tripoli, urging Christian efforts to improve native conditions.
The United States sees Mexican rail subventions as strategic for growth not bankruptcy. Subsidies total about 90 million dollars over four years with many grants unused. Debt to be paid upon completion of sections, expected to be covered by future revenue. Expansion aims at three trunk lines from Rio Grande to the Pacific plus branches, boosting Mexican development and cross border trade. American capital and machinery to advance farming, railroad construction, and industry in Mexico, bringing American enterprise and trade practices.
The railroad is a great civilizer that opens new countries, populates them with intelligent people, and connects them with the world. It promises peace and prosperity across the Rio Grande within twenty years. A stable, intelligent Mexican government may emerge, financed by mutual benefits from both nations.
The thirtieth annual report shows 1880 engineering trade expansion in Britain with exports valued at £9.26 million, while unemployment fell from 5028 in 1879 to 2014, wages lagged behind the wealth growth, and emigration increased, especially to the United States and Canada. The piece discusses land, labor, and taxation shifts, plus international branches and pending social questions.
A national viewpoint urges caution about a proposed tunnel between England and France. The Times fears the French could seize the English end and flood troops through, threatening naval forces. Critics label such fears cowardice while noting the tunnel’s likely completion despite objections.
The piece surveys Republican reactions to presidential succession and the politics of office seeking, noting past failures of Tyler, Fillmore, and Johnson. It comments on Guiteau and Garfield, public fear, and calls for restraint, while referencing diverse topics from aviation experiments to debt declines and press responses. It mentions France Turkey tensions and a broad mix of 1882-era affairs.
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