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Newspaper
Edinburgh Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 04, 1884
Page
6
A tense parliamentary session debated the Reform Bill and Egypt policy. Opponents urged a clear government stance on Suakim and Khartoum, criticizing delays, demand for explanations, and warning of potential electoral consequences.
In Camp on March 3 evening a report says Nubar Pasha disapproves of Mr Clifford Lloyd bidding to reform the Home Department. Lloyd’s sanitary boards were rejected by the Legislative Council, and the Premier has dismissed corrupt and incompetent officials Lloyd had dismissed. The move signals further administrative upheaval as Lloyd presses reforms.
A reader from Edinburgh March 1 1994 denounces a previous letter and calls for independent candidates. The writer condemns party trickery and jealousy and argues for reform to stop tainted representation and secure reliable candidates for Edinburgh.
An Edinburgh letter complains of misused civic influence by state officials and a local registrar. The writer cites Ralph Bachard and the Liberal associations, accusing officials of leveraging offices for political agitation and demanding removal from voter rolls. The missive targets bias and calls for accountability.
North Staffordshire Liberalists unanimously back George Leveson Gower as second Liberal candidate for the division. Camb ridgehire candidates Coote and Thornhill clash with reports of pacific hopes fading as French-Madagascar talks continue. Anglesea Liberalists note no fighting on the coast. Richard Davies MPC signals not seeking re election while Conservatives have not chosen a candidate.
A Paris meeting yesterday backed anarchist refugees in New York Utica fire damage and anti government outrage. The assembly urged solidarity with Austria’s movement and approved recent acts blamed on revolutionaries.
A Monday Meteorological Office bulletin outlines changing conditions for Tuesday with varying breezes across districts. Gusts may rise in some areas while others see a calmer feel though overall unsettled weather is expected.
Princess Frederick Charles arrived in the city this evening at 50 She was greeted at the station by Prince Frederick Charles and Prince Witham Her husband bowed and presented his ring in a formal welcome setting at the arrival location
In a brisk session stocks opened higher but faded, then recovered with afternoon gains. Commodities show steady prices for sugar coffee iron and flour while wheat and lard drifted, corn steady. The market closed with overall strength despite early weakness.
The market showed wide movements today with limited gains in some shares. Caledonian and Great Western tumbled, while insurance and mining stocks rose modestly. railway and Canadian issues moved variably as investors eyed earlier month trends and global price shifts. Barbados and North British notes, along with miscellaneous promissory activity, reflected cautious trading ahead of week-end settlements.
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