Inability of the Porte to Reform Turkish Rule
The passage argues that Turkish supremacy and the Christian minority’s subjugation hinder reforms and justice. It condemns Turkish governance as irreformable, notes Austria’s right to demand pacification, and contends intervention may be necessary if the Sultan cannot stop the violent insurrections and the ongoing oppression.
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Turkey
Porte
Europe
Austria
Constantinople
Irish Politics and English Liberals in a Changing Ireland
A cautiously optimistic view argues that Ireland’s progress through improved social measures and public works reduces tensions. It notes peaceful reform, rising infrastructure, and a shift away from Fenianism, while urging Home Rule faction to seek reform within Parliament and collaborate with English Liberals rather than pursue disruptive obstruction.
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Ireland
Gladstone
Derry
Dungarvon
Wexford
Galway
Dublin
Henry Grattan
Grattan
Sullivan
College Green
Liberal Party
Three Kingdoms
Wynn Ellis Gallery Bequest Nears National Gallery Size
The late Mr Wynn Ellis of Tankerton Tower Whitstable left a splendid collection to the National Gallery. The number of pictures is nearly equal to the total now housed there, making the bequest a major addition to the national collection.
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Wynn Ellis
Tankerton Tower
Whitstable
National Gallery
Review of a Natural System of Mental Philosophy by Smee
A thorough critique highlighting Smee a natural philosopher with skillful presentation but challenging his claim of a natural system of mental philosophy. The reviewer notes generous indexing and illustrations, cites investigations into optics acoustics galvanism and brain function, and argues that mind cannot be fully explained by physical science or mechanical logic. The piece stresses the gulf between natural science and metaphysics and questions the book title's promise.
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Plato
Matthew Arnold
Smee
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Fiterature
Mana
Alfred Smee
F.R.S
London
Ball, and Sons