A Note on Irish Policy and Anglo Irish Relations
The essay argues that imperial rule must account for Irish sentiment and idiosyncrasies. It criticizes Anglo-Saxon brutality in policy, urges better local governance for Ireland, and cites Mr. Goldwin Smith on Home Rule as a path to calmer, more trusting relations between Ireland and Britain.
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Ireland
St. George’s Channel
Smith
French Assembly Adjourns to May Amid Tax Burdens
The French National Assembly has adjourned until early May after imposing numerous new taxes to fund lavish government spending and endorsing a large costly Paris fortification plan.
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Paris
France faces crisis as Septennate crumbles and a new constitution looms
The article charts a drifting France with the De Broglie government clinging to the Republic while courting Monarchists. It outlines proposed reforms including a two chamber system and a three million voter disenfranchisement plan, warning of renewed imperialist pressures and possible dissolution to resolve the deadlock.
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M. Thiers
M. Magne
de Broglie
Liberal
Marshal MacMahon
National Assembly
France
Duc de Broglie
Magistracy
Tribunals of Commerce
Order of Advocates
Cour de Cassation
Cour Des Comptes
M. de Broglie
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Marshal McMahon
Anjill Omened Coalition Faces Rural Labour Upheaval
The article argues a growing alliance of clergy landowners and farmers opposes the farm labourers union. It contends clergy fear losing parish influence, charities, and schooling control as workers unite for higher wages, greater independence, and land reform.
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Church of England
Labourers’ Union