Reprisals and Imperial Fiscal Policy Debate
The text discusses whether reviving tariffs within the empire aims to boost productive power and self reliance for the Mother Country and possessions, or if it serves only punitive aims against certain commodities. It weighs Lord Salisbury's motives and the potential for commercial union across the empire to deter Canada from aligning with the United States, referencing The Times’ paraphrase about a tariff uniting dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Canada
United States
The
Times
Sunbeam voyage shows enduring reach of British trade power
In a critical glance on free trade and imperial reach, the writer cites Lord Bright and Cobdenian doctrine, notes Sunbeam's 37 000 mile voyage in 13 months, and argues Britain’s maritime system keeps a permanent presence in foreign ports and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Teiverstage
Buly
British Empire
Paris Mass Sacrifice Mooted in Sectarian Debate
Henry TV of France comments on religious sectarianism noting Paris as a city worth mass to preserve. The remark suggests even staunch Free Traders might concede sacrificing some economic prejudice to keep such an empire as imagined by Lord Brassey’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Steamship Company
Brassey
Sunbeam
Henry TV
France
Paris
Lord Brassey
Old-Tide Wisdom on Progress and Trade
The piece lampoons old skepticism toward modern locomotion and progress, citing Mr Courtney and steam versus electric transport. It notes weak demand in Manchester markets for India and China, with buyers scarce and inquiries dampened, reflecting broader concerns over trade and economic theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixcathedis
Tardner
Courtney
University College
Mill and Cobden
Adam Smith
Beritham
India
China
Machinery Tax and Labor Strife Haunt 19th Century Industry
The piece discusses ongoing market irregularities in yarn and textile sectors, with phrases on toons stoppers and candy ad weaving machinery idling. It cites Aesnoelidgy on wage strain, the iron law of competition, and the impact of Free Trade on labor, plus a House of Commons rating of machinery and its potential tax effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfeet
Courpe Tien
Tvs
Tobacconists Outfit Shoppers With Fitted Shops Ad
An advertisement from Tobacconists Outfitting Co. promotes shop fittings for all trades at 186 Euston Road London. It offers a respectable start for investors with £20 to £1000 and mentions an illustrated guide of 229 pages available with three stamps. Free estimates are offered.
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Euston Road
London
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Bright
Rachel
Sin Grorce Brepweep
Plindoo
Tdi
Sir George
Greater
Britain
Ton
T. Brassey
Electrus
George Stephenson
Mar. Courtney Aehivel
Stephensorr
Manchester
Trade
Manchester Guardian
Aesnoelidgy
Reynolds
Farr-Trade
Select Committee
House of Commons
England
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