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Count Tina, the new Premier of Hungary, has succeeded in
The Spectatordefeating the obstructionists who for nearly two years have arrested important Government measures. The method of his victory is significant of many things. He had brought in...
By sea, however, Admiral Togo has again attacked Port Arthur.
The SpectatorOn March 10th seven Japanese destroyers assailed the port on its two projecting sides, and one of, the two flotillas was engaged by six Russian vessels of similar type. The...
It is affirmed, with something of official precision, that M.
The SpectatorDelcass6 and• Lord Lansdowne have arrived at a settle- ment of all the questions which as yet divide France and Great Britain, and that although time must be spent in arranging...
General Kuropatkin, the distinguished soldier in whom the Russians trust
The Spectatoras we trusted in Lord Roberts, has started for the front in an armoured car, and expects to be in fall command at Kharbin by the beginning of April. He has made speeches to his...
As we anticipated, the principle of M. Combes's Bill against
The Spectatorthe monastic Orders has been accepted by the French Chamber. The first and most sweeping clause, which "forbids all religious Congregations to practise teaching of any kind or...
T HE news from the Far East as to land operations
The Spectatoris this week almost worthless. It is guessed that the Japanese in great force are trying to cut the railway by which Port Arthur is supplied, and to get behind the Russians on...
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The debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday was
The Spectatorchiefly remarkable for the defeat of• the Government by a majority of 11 (141 votes to 130) on a Motion by Mr. J. Red- mond to reduce a vote for the teaching of Irish in the...
In the House of Lords on Monday Lord Wemyss moved
The Spectatorthat a Royal Commission should be appointed to report on the state of trade, and whether any action was needed "in the furtherance thereof." He called on the Government to...
In the Commons on Friday week Mr. C. Trevelyan moved
The Spectatorthe second reading of the Land Values (Assessment and Rating) Bill. The measure, which embodies, with certain modifications, principles of Bills introduced in former Sessions,...
On Wednesday a Motion by Mr. McLaren declaring that the
The Spectatordisabilities of women in respect to the franchise ought to be removed by legislation was carried in the House of Commons by 114 (182 to 68),—a heavy majority, obtained, however,...
President Roosevelt has made another step forward in his war
The Spectatoragainst the Trust system. An organisation called the Northern Securities Trust was created, the object of which was to pool the shares of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific...
the whole controversy, which does no good either to religion
The Spectatoror to education. By far the most striking speech was that of Lord Hugh Cecil, which was full of that moral earnestness of which he is one of the few possessors in contemporary...
The Tibetan Mission still hangs fire, the Lamas apparently refusing
The Spectatorto treat, and Colonel Younghusband quietly awaiting their return to a better state of mind. That return is, how- ever, doubtful, for though they have allowed the new Chinese...
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We note with satisfaction that the Liberal Council of North
The SpectatorWilts at their meeting on Saturday last unanimously decided to support Sir John Dickson-Poynder, the Free- trade Unionist Member, at the next Election. Considering that the...
The by-election in East Dorset has gone exactly as all
The Spectatorby- elections now go when the Government majority is not in four figures. The supporter of Mr. Balfour has been beaten, and the Opposition gain a seat. Mr. Lyell has con- verted...
We are delighted to note that the Daily Chronicle, whose
The Spectatorleading articles during the present crisis have been marked by a high sense of responsibility, as well as by political insight and good sense, has spoken out boldly on the...
Lord Rosebery was the principal speaker at a Free-trade demonstration
The Spectatorat Newcastle on Saturday last. After a notable reference to Sir William Harcourt as one of the "stately and memorable figures of Parliament," Lord Rosebery dealt with the...
Free-trade, and that" we should do all that is possible
The Spectatorto con. oentrate the Free Trade forces." All that we desire to add to this—and with our addition we have no reason to think that the Daily Chronicle or any Free-trade Liberal...
We deeply regret to record the death of the Duke
The Spectatorof Cambridge, which took place at Gloucester House on Thursday morning. Had the Duke lived till March 26th he would have completed his eighty-fifth year. Though it would be...
Lord Lansdowne, speaking for the Government, could not agree to
The Spectatoreither form of Royal Commission ; and Lord Spencer, who wound up the debate, also deprecated an inquiry. For our- &Nivea, we agree with Lord Goschen that a strictly limited in-...
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TOPICS OF THE DAY.
The SpectatorA FREE-TRADE MINISTRY. T HE fact that the Government have been defeated during the past week, though it was only on an insignificant snap division, has set every one talking as...
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CHINA IN THIS WAR.
The SpectatorE NGLISHMEN do not like "tall talking," and do not appreciate its use, which is to catch the attention of masses so slow in thought or so low in intelligence that nothing which...
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THE NEW EDUCATION IN INDIA.
The SpectatorI T is always difficult to discuss an Indian administrative reform when only its principle is announced by tele- graph. The mass of reasons by which it is sure to be supported,...
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THE ARMY THAT WE NEED. THE SPECTATOR. 443 But the
The Spectatorduty of the Committee stops at providing an efficient machine. It will be for the Government and the nation to use that machine to provide the Army that we need. This fact, and...
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THE NEW LICENSING BILL.
The SpectatorI T was only to be expected that the delay in the introduction of the Licensing Bill should be the occasion of conflicting reports. We do not mean that this delay is necessarily...
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VOX CLAMANT'S I
The Spectatorwho he realised, in a short-lived moment of insight, was destined to redeem the world. John must have been a striking figure as he stood in the wilderness clothed in camel's...
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AN ACADEMY FOR ACTORS.
The SpectatorW HEN the announcement was made a few days ago that Mr. Beerbohm Tree had founded an Academy of Dramatic Art, there was one question which, in the general chorus of approval and...
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THE "AERIAL WOODMAN'S" WORK.
The SpectatorI N the grove of tall elms at the south-western corner of Kensington Gardens the London public has for some weeks watched the unusual sight of the lopping, sawing, and cutting...
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MODERN GERMANY AND THE BISMARCKIAN TRADITION.
The Spectator[To THE EDITOR OP THE SPECTATOE."] Sur.,—The Russophil portion of the German Press expresses its delight that the "good old Bismarckian tradition" is being adhered to in regard...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
The SpectatorTHE CASE OF FREE-TRADERS WHO ARE SUPPORTERS OF THE GOVERNMENT. [To TEM EDITOR Ow THE " Elnecramos.1 desire to answer the two questions put to me by your correspondent "A. W. G."...
HOME-RULE AND THE DUTY OF UNIONISTS.
The Spectator(TO THM EDITOR 0? THE "spears:ma.") Sni,—Perhaps you will allow me a word in reply to your remarks on my letter in the Spectator of March 12th. The framers of the Irish Church...
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THE TRIUMPH OF THE CHAMBERLAINITES. [To THE EDITOR OF THE
The Spectator" SPECTATOR." . 1 SIR,—In your article under the above beading in the Spectator of March 12th (p. 401) you say:—" 'Dumping' is only foreign importing under a vituperative alias...
THE WOMEN'S FREE-TRADE UNION.
The Spectator[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Stn,—I think your readers will be interested to learn that the following ladies have joined the Women's Free-Trade Union: —The Duchess of...
THE OVER-REPRESENTATION OF HOME-RULE. [To THE EDITOR OF TILE "SPECTATOR."]
The SpectatorSIR, - Will Mr. Waters (Spectator, March 12th) point out where in the Act of Union the number of representatives for Ireland was fixed at one hundred as an irreducible minimum P...
THE DUTY OF UNIONISTS.
The Spectator[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Sra,—May I respectfully submit that Mr. Johnston has not answered my questions in his letter (Spectator, March 12th) ? What I wanted to know...
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NEW LICENSES FOR OLD. [To TIM EDITOR OP TIM "
The SpectatorSPECTATOR:] STD,—The statement recently made in the House that some 70 per cent. of our licensed houses are now " tied " is of grave interest in view of the growing practice...
LOCAL RATES AND FISCAL REFORM.
The Spectator[TO TRH EDITOR OF VIZ "SPRCTATOR.1 SIE,-I have read a great deal that has been said with reference to the fiscal question, and have not seen any allusion to the fact that the...
AMERICA AND RETALIATION.
The Spectator[To TIER EDITOR OP TER " SPROTATOR:1 enclose an extract from the Toronto Mail and Empire of February 23rd referring to the letter of Mr. Edward Atkinson, of Boston, which...
FREE-TRADE AND RETALIATION.
The Spectator[To TER EDITOR OP TICE "EPROM/MOB:9 SIR,—Pray forgive me this once if I ask a question of rather a controversial kind. The old theory of Free-trade was free exchange; that the...
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[TO THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR:1
The SpectatorSts,—I think you will in fairness allow me to point out to your correspondent on p. 412 of last week's issue one reason why the middle class (I say nothing of the upper) do not...
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPIECTATOP..".1
The SpectatorSIR,—At the present moment, when methods of education are being reconsidered, and primary and secondary schools re- organised, it seems opportune to suggest that persons of...
Fro THE EDITOR OP THE " SPECTATOR:1 SIR,—A letter on
The Spectatorthis subject (Spectator, March 12th) seems to ask for a reply. Yes; it does at first sight seem curious that poor gentlewomen do not adopt teaching as a profession. On closer...
ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL TEACHING AS A PROFESSION.
The Spectator[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR.1 SIR,—May I, in answer to the question in your issue of the 12th inst., give a few reasons, drawn from practical experience, against ladies...
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[To viz EDITOR OT THE "SPECTATOR."]
The SpectatorSIE,—Your correspondent's letter on the above subject in the Spectator of March 12th is very much to the point at this juncture ; and there is another aspect of the case. After...
THE GATE OF THE NAVY.
The Spectator[To TEl EDITOR 07 TEl "SPECTATOR."] Sin,—Wishing to place one of my boys in the Navy, I was anxious to learn how boys are now selected for that Service. Accordingly, I read the...
LT0 TRH EDITOR OP TIIII ° SPRCTATOR.1 Sfs,—There are statements
The Spectatormade in the letters on this subject appearing in the Spectator of March 12th which are BO wide of the truth that the public may be misled unless they are corrected :— (1) It is...
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SIMS REEVES AND THE GERMAN "LIED."
The SpectatorITO TRH EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.") SIR,—In the very interesting article on the German Lied in the Spectator of February 27th there is an allusion to Sims Reeves as a singer of...
ROYAL NORMAL COLLEGE AND ACADEMY OF MUSIC FOR THE BLIND:
The SpectatorAN APPEAL. [To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."1 SIE,—Will you allow me through your columns to call atten- tion to the great and pressing needs of the Royal Normal College and...
POETRY.
The SpectatorSHAKESPEARE AND BACON. SAID Hood : " I know, if I'd a mind, I could like Shakespeare write, And soon could prove to all mankind How well I can indite ; And yet," remarked this...
ANGLO-SAXONS AND THE BIBLE.
The Spectator[TO TUE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.") Si,—In your very interesting article on "Anglo-Saxons and the Bible" in the Spectator of March 12th, surely it ought not to have been...
BOOKS.
The SpectatorSARAH JENNINGS.* MRS. COLVILLE would have written a far better book if she had more accurately distinguished biography from history. Many erudite writers have done their best...
INDIAN SYMPATHY WITH THE JAPANESE.
The Spectator[TO TILE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—Concerning your note on Indian sympathy with the Japanese (Spectator, March 12th), may I—as one of the owners of the Times of India,...
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MR. JULIAN CORBETT in the present volumes continues the history
The Spectatorof British naval policy which he so admirably com- menced in his studies of Elizabethan seamanship. His aim is to write the history of our Navy from the standpoint of the...
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COLONEL ANSTRUTHER THOMSON'S
The SpectatorCOLONEL ANSTRIIIHEE THOMSON is to be congratulated on the energy which has enabled him, when nearer ninety than eighty, to carry through to a successful conclusion the task of...
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Jr heredity and environment go for anything, George Villiers, second
The SpectatorDuke of Buckingham, was anything but fortunate. His father was a profligate adventurer, advanced by the favour of an undiscerning master to a greatness far beyond his capacity ;...
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THE MAGNETIC NORTH.*
The SpectatorTHE IClondyke rush and its sequel have furnished the tellers of tales and the manufacturers of romance with a good deal of raw material, mostly at second hand, to be worked up...
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My Friend Prospero. By Henry Harland. (John Lane. Os.) —All
The SpectatorMr. Harland's readers would have a perfect right to be sadly disappointed if he did not give them in his novels a good dose of the sunshine and the romantic charm of Italy. An...
The Taskmaster. By Alphonse Courlander. (Duckworth and Co. 6s.)—For sheer
The Spectatorunredeemed brutality and sordid realism it would be difficult to find the equal of this book. The reader will grant that the story is to a certain extent "powerful " ; but the...
David March. By J. S. Fletcher. (Methuen and Co. Os.)—
The SpectatorMr. Fletcher is so charmed with his book that it is quite a pleasure to read his opening paragraph. "This," he informs the sym- pathetic reader, "is one of those stories which...
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PERSIAN HISTORICAL TEXTS.
The SpectatorThe Lubcibu '1 Allxib (Second Part) of Muhammad 'Awfi. Edited by Edward G. Browne. "Persian Historical Texts," Vol. II. (Luzac and Co.)--English students of Oriental languages...
Babies: its Place amongst Germ - Diseases, and its Origin in the
The SpectatorAnimal Kingdom. By David Sime, M.D. (Cambridge University Press. 10s. 6d. net.)—Whilst somewhat too technical for lengthy review in the columns of a lay paper, Dr. Sime's...
Things as They Are. By Amy Wilson-Carmichael. (Morgan and Scott.
The Spectator6s.)—Mr. Eugene Stock, whose opinion should go for much, speaks very highly of this book. Its literary merits soon show themselves ; of its value as "an account of mission work...
The Despoilers. By Edmund Mitchell. (Cassell and Co. 6s.) —The
The Spectatorreader of this "story of a missing will and of the search for it" will have no reason to complain. In the first chapter a mysterious stranger with a mysterious bag dies in an...
AMATEUR SCIENCE.
The SpectatorThe boy and the grown man who are fond of handling tools and " making things" in their leisure time—a taste which would be commoner than it is if it were adequately...
The Filigree Ball. By Anna K. Green. (T. Fisher 17nwin.
The Spectator6s.) — Boom Five. By Hamilton Drummond. (Ward, Lock, and Co. 6s.)—Here are two competitors for the favour of a public that likes a highly spiced meal. Is there not something...
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pupil, who has taken a Second in the school of
The SpectatorLit eras Humaniores ; and Mr. J. T. Holmes, father of James. The last winds up the correspondence with the remark: "whatever may be the failings of Oxford, about which we read...
The Titles of the Psalms. By James William Thirtle. (Henry
The SpectatorFrowde. 6s.)—Mr. Thirtle gives an explanation which accounts for much of the perplexity that exists about the meaning of the Psalm titles. " Titles " is not the right word for...
"Break!" How the Navy Prepares for War. By " TreTel-Pen."
The Spectator(Westminster Press. is.)—" Break!" is the command given to the signalman to unfurl the rolled-up pennant, and thus signal to the flagship that the order has been executed and...
A Guide to the Antiquities of the Bronze Age. (The
The SpectatorBritish Museum. ls.)—This is the sequel of the "Stone Age Guide," published in 1902, and, like that, an excellent piece of work. It bears no name, a fact that suggests a highly...
Some Letters of St. Bernard of C/airvauz. Selected, with a
The SpectatorPreface, by F. A. Gasquet, D.D. (J. Hodges. 3s. 6d.)—These letters have been selected from the translation made by the late Dr. Bales. Dr. Gasquet has added a few notes ; we...
The S.P.G. in New Guinea. (S.P.G. ld.)—This little picture-book is
The Spectatorvery instructive. There are men—a ".reclaimed cannibal" on the outside, and "three Christian teachers" on p. 1 within— native churches and schools, and village scenes. We trust...
NEW EDITION.—Ill the series of "The King's Poets" (Alex. Moring,
The Spectator3s. 6d. net), 4 The Prelude, by William Wordsworth, with Notes and Introduction by Basil Worsfold. The Prolegomena are biographical and critical, and are of excellent quality....