The Westminster Review, Volume 156Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1901 - Literature, Modern |
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Page 69
... British Constitution that it surpassed all that had ever been thought of by the wisest philosophers in the wisest times . We know what it is now , observed his lordship , but shall we be able to say what it may be if we attempt reforms ...
... British Constitution that it surpassed all that had ever been thought of by the wisest philosophers in the wisest times . We know what it is now , observed his lordship , but shall we be able to say what it may be if we attempt reforms ...
Page 70
... British subjects . ( 2 ) Persons who have received parish relief within twelve months . On this it should be remarked that medical relief does not disqualify ; so that a man does not lose his vote if the parish doctor orders him some ...
... British subjects . ( 2 ) Persons who have received parish relief within twelve months . On this it should be remarked that medical relief does not disqualify ; so that a man does not lose his vote if the parish doctor orders him some ...
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... British Empire . It shows what true Imperialism means , as distinguished from the bastard Imperialism of which the late Lord Beaconsfield was the prophet , and which is embodied to - day in the blatant Jingoism of Mr. Chamberlain and ...
... British Empire . It shows what true Imperialism means , as distinguished from the bastard Imperialism of which the late Lord Beaconsfield was the prophet , and which is embodied to - day in the blatant Jingoism of Mr. Chamberlain and ...
Page 117
... British Government did not deal justly with the Transvaal , South Africa would in the end be lost to the Empire . In this belief he strove to induce the British people and Govern- ment to see the justice and expediency of the ...
... British Government did not deal justly with the Transvaal , South Africa would in the end be lost to the Empire . In this belief he strove to induce the British people and Govern- ment to see the justice and expediency of the ...
Page 118
... British Government . The Jameson Raid naturally alarmed the Boers , and thenceforth the hatred and distrust of the British Government , which had gone down to a low ebb , began to rise ; the Transvaal Government took increased ...
... British Government . The Jameson Raid naturally alarmed the Boers , and thenceforth the hatred and distrust of the British Government , which had gone down to a low ebb , began to rise ; the Transvaal Government took increased ...
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Page 476 - They err, who count it glorious to subdue By conquest far and wide, to overrun Large countries, and in field great battles win, Great cities by assault: what do these worthies, But rob, and spoil, burn, slaughter, and enslave Peaceable nations...
Page 338 - That to the faithful herdman's art belongs! What recks it them? What need they? They are sped; And when they list, their lean and flashy songs Grate on their scrannel pipes of wretched straw; The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed...
Page 263 - Is true Freedom but to break Fetters for our own dear sake, And, with leathern hearts, forget That we owe mankind a debt? No! true freedom is to share All the chains our brothers wear, And, with heart and hand, to be Earnest to make others free!
Page 212 - The white people had now found our country. Tidings were carried back and more came amongst us. Yet, we did not fear them. We took them to be friends. They called us brothers. We believed them and gave them a larger seat. At length, their numbers had greatly increased. They wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened and our minds became uneasy.
Page 524 - is the key of heaven and of hell; a drop of blood shed in the cause of God, a night spent in arms, is of more avail than two months of fasting and prayer; whosoever falls in battle, his sins are forgiven; at the day of judgment his wounds shall be resplendent as vermilion, and odoriferous as musk; and the loss of his limbs shall be supplied by the wings of angels and cherubim.
Page 141 - In 1678 they again resolved, in fuller language, "that all aids and supplies, and aids to His Majesty in parliament, are the sole gift of the commons; and all bills for the granting of any such aids or supplies ought to begin with the commons; and that it is the undoubted and sole right...
Page 57 - Renowned for their deeds as far from home, For Christian service and true chivalry, As is the sepulchre in stubborn Jewry Of the world's ransom, blessed Mary's Son, This land of such dear souls, this dear dear land, • Dear for her reputation through the world...
Page 258 - Let others better mould the running mass Of metals, and inform the breathing brass, And soften into flesh, a marble face ; Plead better at the bar ; describe the skies, And when the stars descend, and when they rise. But Rome ! 'tis thine alone, with awful sway, To rule mankind, and make the world obey. Disposing peace and war, thy own majestic way : To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free: — These are imperial arts and worthy thee.
Page 259 - that the sanctity of life in the hill villages of Afghanistan, among the winter snows, is as inviolable in the eye of Almighty God as can be your own. Remember that He who has united you as human beings in the same flesh and blood, has bound you by the law of mutual love ; that that mutual love is not limited by the shores of this island, is not limited by the boundaries of Christian civilisation ; that it passes over the whole surface of the earth, and embraces the meanest along with the greatest...
Page 670 - All we have willed or hoped or dreamed of good shall exist; Not its semblance, but itself; no beauty, nor good, nor power "Whose voice has gone forth, but each survives for the melodist When eternity affirms the conception of an hour.