Imperialism in India and the burden of war
The piece argues that India remains an imperial responsibility with a fragile subsistence economy. It criticizes British taxation and militarism, noting average incomes near a penny a day, and condemns famine relief as inadequate. It warns against imposing costly wars while neglecting education and civilising aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Hyndman
Khyber Pass
Alexanders
Napoleons
Mackonochie
Sultanpore
Crete
Bulgaria
Advance of Christian civilization as first policy aim
Fragmentary phrase sets a political aim prioritizing the advancement of Christian civilization as the foremost object of policy. No additional context or events are provided to define scope, dates, or actors.
Cyprus Occupation Criticized as Wasteful and Flawed Policy
The piece argues that Britain's Cyprus occupation serves no strategic gain against Russia, exposes the island’s unhealthy climate and lack of harbor, and highlights the dual allegiance of Cypriots under the Ottoman Porte. It condemns the policy as wasteful, misinformed, and misrepresented to Parliament and the public.
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Cyprus
Lord Beaconsfield
Russia
Asia Minor
India
Sierra Leone
Gold Coast
Lord Granville
England
House of Lords
Archibald Forbes
Sho
Lord Derby
Forbes
Porte
Mr. Forbes
Turkey
Greece
Servia
Zaptieh
Grant
Britain
Europe
Lord Salisbury
Batoum
Ardahan
Kars
Alexandretta
A'S
Anthony Home
Dali
Mr. Cross
Levant
Constantinople