Political and international tensions roil Europe before Christmas
The piece discusses a looming budget crash and a potential dissolution of Parliament, urging Liberal party prep for elections. It notes Count Schouvaloff’s return to press for Russian time extension in Bulgaria and Roumelia, Andrassy’s stance on Berlin Treaty obligations, and Bulgaria’s upcoming assembly plan amid rumors of 120,000 Russian troops moving toward the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Count Schouvaloff
London
Bulgaria
Roumelia
Count Andrasev
San Stefano
Berlin
Count Schouvaloft
Turkey
Count Andrassy
Tirnovo
Balkans
Duel and a royalist letter roil Paris political scene
Two sudden events stir Paris society as M ambetta and M de Fourtou duel at thirty five paces in fog with one shot each and no harm. A grave epistle from Comte de Chambord to M de Mun remarks divine right and reign, provoking Legitimists and Bonapartists during Senatorial elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mambetta
M. de Fourtou
Comte de Chambord
M. de Mun
Chamber of Députies
Brittany
France
Welcome to Canada for New Governor General and Princess Louise
Telegraphic dispatches report a hearty greeting for Canada’s newly arrived Governor General and Princess Louise. A rainy, chilly sea voyage dimmed the welcome, but public reception brightened as the party landed on Monday to a sunlit parade through crowded streets under triumphal arches.
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Canada
Princess Louise
Viceroy Takes Oaths as Governor-General in Nova Scotia
Accompanied by military bands the party entered the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly chamber where the Viceroy pledged to execute the Governor-General’s duties, administer justice impartially, uphold all Acts of Parliament, and safeguard the Great Seal. Halifax Mayor welcomed with an address as the Marquis of Lorne replied. further receptions followed before travel to Montreal and Ottawa.
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Legislative Assembly of
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Marquis of L Rne
Montreal
Ottawa
Electric light trials and alchemy claims spark debate
London experiments at Billingsgate showcase sixteen Gramme and Jablochkoff lights amid rival schemes while the Markets Committee weighs cost and practicality. Norman Lockyer demonstrates a copper dissolution in hydrochloric acid with spectroscopic proof suggesting calcium and other metals may transmute, challenging established chemistry theories and inviting further study.
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Billingsgate
Corporation of London
Socié Générale de l’Electricité
Paris
Gramme
Jablochkoff
Thames Street
Norman Lockyer
Bosnian Relief Appeals and Beaconsfield Fund Drive
A report notes urgent Bosnian refugee suffering at Pakrac Slavonia with calls for aid from friends and donations to Mrs Vardy and Miss Sturge among others. It also details a Beaconfield Beaconsfield and Salisbury testimonial fund drive urging subscriptions, noting the design themes and urging modest gifts from working men to honor national figures.
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Misa Irby
Miss Johnston
Earl of Beaconsfield
K G
Marquis of Salsbury
K.G
England
Wmcfair
Protest on Mr Picton and London Union membership grounds
Letter discusses the omission of Mr Picton from the Year-book and the control of London Union over London ministers names. The writer argues the denial is inequitable, notes that non members faced credential requirements, and contrasts Picton with others not seeking enrolment yet kept or omitted.
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London Congregational Union
Albert Spicer
A. Mearns
Mr. Picton
Picton
London Union
London
London Union Committee
Mearns
Congregational Union of England and Wales
Baldwin Brown
Mark Wilks
B. H.cowper
R. H. Smith
Gospel Oak
Mr. Smith
Smith
London Congregational Board
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