Stanley and Schweinfurth tracks cross in Congo exploration
The piece debates whether Schweinfurth and Stanley followed the same Congo route the Lualaba river traverses toward the Monbattoo region. It lauds Stanley's courage and endurance while noting losses, questioning moral power, and stressing trade as Africa's path to wealth and peace through commerce along the Congo artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schweinfurth
Welle
Stanley
Manhatto Land
Mr. Stanley
Dr. Schweinfurth
Livingstone
Africa
Francis Pocock
Congo
North America
Tennyson to quit Hazelmere estate amid moves
The article notes Alfred Lord Tennyson plans to leave the Hazelmere residence due to his dislike of the place. He has spent substantial sums there but now may sell or let the Surrey estate. Madame Nilsson to sing in Manchester Liverpool Birmingham and Brighton before heading to Russia. Jasper More to publish travel account on Bulgaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Nilsson
Manchester
Liverpool
Birmingham
Brighton
Russia
Jasper More
Lady Strangford
Mercy
Bulgaria
Tennyson
Hazelmere
Haslemere
Hazelsmere
Surrey
Mayfrir
Bright’s warning on Manchester as town hall opens
Alfred Bright spoke at Manchester as the new town hall was formally opened with a banquet. He warned the Commons’ languor, urged a wise India policy, and noted industrial risks, tariffs, and labor pressures amid a 45,000-strong trade procession through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town Hall
Manchester
Houses of Lords and Commons
Aldermean Curtis
Lord Winmarleigh
John Bright
Bright
House of Commons
Mr. Bright
Cobden
Henry Ashworth
Scotland
George Hope
Tantallan Castle
Ashworth
Lancashire
Egypt
India
South America
United States
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Phenica
Carthage
Genoa
Venice
England
Calcutta
Palestine Explorations Fund advances map plan for Holy Land
The Palestine Exploration Fund reports progress on surveys covering 6000 square miles in Palestine with 150 miles remaining in the south. Twenty six map sheets are planned with a large and a medium map, plus a smaller one later, supported by memoirs. Funds from churches are urged as the work spans two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Palestine Exploration Fund
Palestine
Holy Land
Ordnance Survey of
Great Britain
Council of the Exploration Fund
Conder
R.E
Kitchener
de Joncs
Sinclair Coghill
Royal National Hospital
Ventnor
de Jongh
Sole Consignees
Ansar, Arford, and Co
Strand
London
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