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. 1914 Excerpt: ...would be flying. A cousin of mine, a lady, was driving along the street, when a stone lodged in her bonnet. Lord William caused it to be mounted in silver, upon which was inscribed the legend: "This proves that our opponents left no stone unturned to win the York election "; and presented it to the lady to use as a ...
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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. 1914 Excerpt: ...would be flying. A cousin of mine, a lady, was driving along the street, when a stone lodged in her bonnet. Lord William caused it to be mounted in silver, upon which was inscribed the legend: "This proves that our opponents left no stone unturned to win the York election "; and presented it to the lady to use as a paperweight. It was a close contest indeed. On the night of the poll, the Mayor most unfortunately succumbed to the strain and died suddenly. In the result 1 won the seat by a majority of 11 (after two counts), on a poll of over 11,000 votes. When I had taken my seat in the House, a political opponent whose opinions were as changeable as the wind, who had held high office, and who was distinguished by a handsome and majestic presence, said to me in the smokingroom: "Well, my dear Charlie, you have not much of the appearance of a statesman." "My dear old friend," I said, "you must not judge by appearances. You have not the appearance of a weathercock--but you are one." At Christmas, 1908, Mr. Henniker Heaton's indomitable perseverance had resulted in the establishment of Imperial penny postage in every part of the British Empire except Australia and New Zealand. Lord Randolph Chui chill and myself were hearty supporters of Mr. Henniker Heaton, who gave to each of us a golden penny in commemoration of the event. CHAPTER XLII COVETED CHINA Note AS the significance of Lord Charles Beresford's doings in China cannot be appreciated save in the light of the knowledge of the international situation in 1898. a brief analysis of it may here serve the convenience of the reader. The governing factor of the problem was the fear of Russian ambition and of Russian aggrandisement. Both Russia and Great Britain are great Or...
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