Gladstone Ministry Faces Yet More Readjustments
The Times notes further reshuffles in the Gladstone administration. Mansell may retire as Postmaster General with Ayrton likely to succeed, Harcourt as Judge Advocate General, and the Duke of Argyll possibly leaving. A month may pass before final changes. Cavendish is re elected unopposed in Yorkshire.
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Pacific Railway Scandal Dominions Parliament Reassembles
The Dominion Parliament reconvened on August 13 after a two month adjournment to resume debate on the Pacific Railway scandal. Members prepared to hear reports and determine next steps in the investigation and potential remedies.
Prorogation and Royal Commission in Canada Political Scandal
The piece reviews Parliament's prorogation and Governor General Lord Dufferin's move to appoint a royal commission to investigate alleged corrupt influence in Canada’s Pacific railway concession. It notes concerns over election spending and fears electoral corruption spreading among Canadian constituencies.
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