- Taschenbuch: 268 Seiten
- Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing (13. August 2009)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0217354807
- ISBN-13: 978-0217354806
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 1,5 x 2,3 x 0,2 cm
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863. Excerpt: ... Chap. XXXVI. IITS INCREASED "POPULARITY. 357 CHAPTER XXXVI. Establishes The Douglas Code, And Receives The Tribute Of A Public Monument. Sir Howard had not dissolved the Parliament a moment, too soon; for hardly was the step taken when Lord John Russell forbade the dissolution, and again enjoined conciliation. Such a relapse took Sir Howard by surprise. He knew that some Ionians were intriguing in England, but they were persons of such infamy that he could not expect their statements would be received by a Minister of the Crown, much less that they should outweigh his own, and deprive him of the support due to the Queen's representative. Hence he felt annoyed at Lord John's vacillation, but not discouraged; for events were justifying the course he had adopted, and proving it the best. His vigour had taken a form that won the multitude, while it brought the faction into contempt, and the Government had never been so strong. He was once more popular, and was received with cheers whenever he appeared in public, so that he looked for an accession of support at the coming elections. And his anticipations were realised, for everything passed off with effect, and the constituencies returned the Government candidates by large majorities.1 1 "The measures completely disconcerted and defeated the faction, enabled me at once to restore perfect tranquillity, and so entirely put down all excitement, that the general elections were carried on in all the islands in the most orderly manner, the electors attending for the exercise of their rights in greater numhers than on any former occasion."--Despatch of Sir Howard Douglas to Lord John Russell. The Parliament assembled in the best temper, and instantly entered on the public business, which it had been customary to impe...
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