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A Common Sorrow 53 General Garfield, President of the United States, had succumbed to the effect of the shot of the assassin Guiteau, who had fired at him on July 2nd.
"Out of the Wood!" 54-55 The Irish Land Bill, designed in the interests of Hibernia, after many difficulties had finally passed.
Change of Address 56 The new Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand were opened by Queen Victoria on the 4th December.
On the Trail 57 Seventeen persons suspected of complicity with the Phoenix Park murders had been arrested. There was a good hope of at length securing the clue to the series of crimes.
Snubbed! 58 An exchange of visits, the first for the last 200 years, had taken place between the German and Spanish Courts. This aroused jealousy in France, where the Spanish King had recently been rudely received.
"Mirage" 59 At this time General Gordon at Khartoum was isolated. His appeal for assistance and the opening of communications with Khartoum by the Suakin-Berber route, was still delayed.
"Mrs. Micawber" 60 This Cartoon refers to Mr. Gladstone's vacillating Egyptian policy, and pictures him as "Micawber waiting for something to turn up." The Liberal Party, however, like Mrs. Micawber, remained loyal to the Premier.
"Wait till the Clouds roll by" 61 Mr. Gladstone, burdened with political complications at home and abroad, ill-health and impaired voice, was resting and recruiting at Hawarden. The advice here tendered to him was the title of a popular song.
"Too Late!" 62 When Sir Charles Wilson at last succeeded in approaching Khartoum, the Mahdi's flag was flying upon what had been Gordon's citadel. Khartoum had fallen, and its dauntless defender with it.
"Only his Play" 63 The Russians had attacked the Afghans at Penjdeh, and each side charged the other with provoking the conflict.
The Broken Covenant 64 On April 27 Mr. Gladstone made use of the above significant words with reference to an arrangement or covenant with Russia concerning Afghanistan, which Russia appeared to have broken.
Our Protean Premier! 65 On May 4 Mr. Gladstone removed all immediate fear of war, by announcing that Russia and England would resume negotiations for the delimitation of the Afghan frontier.
The "Irrepressible" Tourist 66 The occupation by Germany of the Caroline Islands had excited Spanish feeling. England, too, regarded with apprehension the active "Colonial Policy" of Bismarck at this time.
The Waits 67 At the end of the year, Lord Salisbury determined to remain in office, though left by the General Election in a minority.
The Grand Young Man!! 68 Lord Randolph Churchill had been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons in the new Salisbury Ministry.
Sink or Swim!! 69 Mr. Gladstone had introduced his Home Rule Bill, and had deliberately set his fortune and that of his party upon the policy thereby involved.
"1886" 70-71 This travesty depicts the retreat of the Liberal Party on the defeat of the second reading of Mr. Gladstone's Home Rule Bill.
The Tempter 72 Certain Socialists and Anarchists had taken advantage of the prevailing poverty and lack of work to make inflammatory appeals to the unemployed.
Salisbury Sisyphus 73 Lord Salisbury had to face the difficulties of the Irish question--a task as formidable to him as to his predecessors.
"What of the Night?" 74-75 The action of Russia in Bulgaria and elsewhere at this time seemed likely to involve a disturbance of the peace of Europe.
"Quite English, you know" 76 President Cleveland was at this time advocating in America the adoption of the English system of Free Trade.
Bear or Bug-Bear? 77 Russia, in consequence of her huge armaments and equivocal policy, seemed a standing menace to the peace of Europe.
In the Arena 78-79 The two sides are shown parading before the reassembling of Parliament--the Unionists under Lord Salisbury, the Home Rulers under Mr. Gladstone.
Germany, March 9, 1888 80 On this date Germany was plunged into mourning owing to the death of the Emperor William.
Consol-ation 81 Mr. Goschen's National Debt Conversion Bill provided for the conversion of the 3 per cent. Stocks into a new Stock bearing 2-3/4 per cent. interest for fifteen years, and thereafter a guaranteed 2-1/2 per cent. for 20 years.
What next? 82 The popularity of General Boulanger suggested the idea that France was growing weary of a Republican "regime."
"Panic amongst the Pigs!" 83 A Papal Rescript, condemning the Plan of Campaign and the practice of Boycotting, caused some excitement among the Irish Nationalists.
Plain English! 84 England was aggrieved by the action of Portugal in reference to the Delagoa Railway, and by insults to the British flag committed by the Portuguese.
From the Nile to the Neva 85 "And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour. And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage."--EXODUS.
Dropping the Pilot 86-87 In consequence of disagreement with the German Emperor, Prince Bismarck resigned his post of Chancellor.
The McGladstone! 88 Mr. Gladstone had started for Midlothian to carry on another political campaign for the rallying of his forces.
"Separatists" 89 Owing to the scandal arising out of the O'Shea divorce case, Mr. Gladstone refused to co-operate any longer with Mr. Parnell as leading the Irish Home Rule Party.
Arbitration 90 The Americans claimed to make the Behring Sea a mare clausum, and it was thought advisable to establish a "close-time" for the seals.
Coriolanus 92 Prince Bismarck had inspired in the columns of the Hamburger Nachrichten, incessant attacks upon the Imperial policy, and especially upon the proceedings of his successor, Caprivi.
"Advance, Australia!" 93 A scheme, advocated by Sir Henry Parkes, was under consideration for establishing "one great Union Government" amongst the Australian Colonies.
Mr. Punch's Jubilee Pageant 94-95 In July "Mr. Punch" celebrated his Jubilee. The sketches surrounding the Pageant are of selected cartoons illustrating events ranging over 50 years.
"Turning the Tables" 96 The suggestion of "Turning the Tables" was that on this occasion the Man was dancing to the tune of the Bear acting as leader.
"What will he do with it?" 97 It was hoped that some portion of the large Russian loan might be applied to the relief of misery rather than for war preparations.
Trying it on! 98 A rapprochement between Russia and Italy was considered likely to weaken the strength of the Triple Alliance.
The Coming of Ninety-Two 99
The Attack on the "Capital" 101 The Liberal Party, which had organised great public meetings in London, were making a determined effort to capture the Tory stronghold.
"Her Majesty's Servants" 102-103 The Parliament opened for its last Session previous to the General Election in July, which gave Mr. Gladstone a small majority.
Younger than ever! 104 The great Liberal leader, who had been recruiting his health in the South of France, had returned and resumed the leadership.
The Dynamite Dragon 105 The Dynamitards had committed many outrages on the Continent, and the destruction of property by dynamite had been made a capital offence by the French Chamber.
The New "Queen of the May" 106 Incendiary Manifestoes having been issued by the French proletariat, it was feared that disturbances might ensue during the May Day celebrations on the Continent.
"When Greek meets Greek" 107 The two great leaders had issued stirring addresses to the constituencies, and were preparing to grapple for supremacy at the approaching General Election.
Mischief! 108 Mr. Labouchere's promises of support to the Government were largely discounted by the report that he considered himself slighted at being left out of office.
A Pilgrim's Progress 109 The Liberal leader was resolved to persevere with his Home Rule Bill, despite the lukewarm support of the Irish Nationalists and the fierce opposition of the Ulster Unionists.
Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman 110 The Ulster Defence Union had issued a Manifesto antagonistic to the Home Rule scheme, and mass meetings were held at Belfast and other parts of Ulster.
"The Minstrel Boy" 111 The Marquis of Salisbury had visited Belfast, and assisted in the demonstrations against the Home Rule Bill.
"Father William" 112 The German Army Bill, which had been vehemently opposed and rejected in the previous Parliament, was eventually passed.
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