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THE BULLETIN
Fix this textVol. B.—No. 9S.
Fix this textSYDNEY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1881.
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Fix this textSATURDAY, DECSMBEE 10, 1881.
Fix this textA New Era.
Fix this textThe Scotch tenants have commenced on their
Fix this textown behalf an agitation identical with that which
Fix this textthe Irish began afresh a couple of years ago. The
Fix this textEnglish will not be long before they also follow
Fix this textsuit. It is a truly instructive thing to observe
Fix this texthow those who had no word too bad to throw at
Fix this textthe principles contended for, when the Irish were
Fix this textthe pleaders, now countenance the same policy
Fix this textwhen pursued by the Scotch. Take for example
Fix this textthe S. M.. Herald, which, at the outset, was
Fix this textnever tired of railing at the Irish, and of charac-
Fix this textterizing their claims as communistic in tendency
Fix this textand conception. While Irish communism was
Fix this texthorrible, unnatural, and wicked, Scotch com-
Fix this textmunism is rational and worthy of a respect of
Fix this textlanguage closely approaching approbation. There
Fix this textis no blinking the fact that the claims advanced
Fix this textby the Irish tenants, and to them in great part
Fix this textconceded, are identical with those now echoed by
Fix this textthe Scotch tenant-farmers, and are in their
Fix this textessence communistic, and part of the socialistic
Fix this textpropaganda.
Fix this text* * *
Fix this textLandlordism, as it exists in the old communities
Fix this textof Europe, is a relic of feudalism ; and, based on
Fix this textthe same sham as the divine rights of kings to
Fix this textgovern badly, is rapidly hastening to the same
Fix this textobliteration. When, during the earlier stages of
Fix this textthe Irish agitation, the Conservative Press at
Fix this texthome and in the colonies was anathematizing the
Fix this textagitators, and justifying in anticipation their
Fix this textrepression and punishment by armed force, wo
Fix this texttook occasion to observe that, whatever might be
Fix this textthe disposition of tho British Parliament, com-
Fix this textposed, as it is, mainly of owners of property, the
Fix this textsympathies of the British people, as a whole, must
Fix this textbe with the aims of the Irish, because their chief
Fix this textgrievance was shared, albeit in a less shocking
Fix this textdegree, by the masses in Great Britain. We
Fix this texthave never been among those who doubted
Fix this textwhether the troops in the pay of the British
Fix this textoligarchy could bo depended upon. Putting
Fix this textaside a few regiments composed of Irishmen,
Fix this textwhich would of course be sent to the ends of the
Fix this textearth before actual operations in Ireland com-
Fix this textmenced, there seems every reason to believe that
Fix this textthe army would have shot down peasant-insur-
Fix this textgents with perfect alacrity.
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Fix this textThe combative instinct is still so strong in man-
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Fix this textfighting instinct had been, as in the case of trained
Fix this textsoldiers, sedulously nourished and fostered, were
Fix this textbrought face to face with any other body of men
Fix this textin a combative attitude, they would attack them
Fix this textwith the same instinctive ferocity which stimu-
Fix this textlates a game cock or a bull-dog when placed in a
Fix this textpit with a strange cock or dog confronting it.
Fix this textL ">nly an intelligent comprehension of personal
Fix this textresponsibility and of the effect of their action can
Fix this textcontrol and regulate their instinct, and the rank
Fix this textand file of the British army is certainly not com-
Fix this textposed cf moral or social philosophers. Besides
Fix this textthis, the influence of tho new social ethics have as
Fix this textyet scarcely filtered down to the ignorant classes.
Fix this textWith the tenant-farmers the adoption of aims
Fix this textthat are part of a groat philosophic system, is rot
Fix this textso much due to ap intelligent appreciation of the
Fix this texttheory as to a natural revolt against injustices
Fix this textwhich they personally feel, and which that system
Fix this textproposes to correct It is requisite to bear in mind
Fix this textthat the social and communistic theories have not
Fix this textrisen from bolow, but descended from above.
Fix this textThey are the fruits of the reflections of men of
Fix this textthe grandest intellect —men, the recognition of
Fix this textwhose greatness is merely deferred, as happened
Fix this textin tho case of that great social reformer, Jesus of
Fix this textNazareth.
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Fix this textThese new ideas, which have already radically
Fix this textsubverted the relations between land-owner and
Fix this texttenant in Ireland, and which are obviously
Fix this textdestined to work an equal or even greater revolu-
Fix this texttion in Scotland and England, have had to con-
Fix this texttend with enormous obstacles. They have bad to
Fix this textwrestle with the interest of the few and powerful,
Fix this textand tho ignorance of tho many. As culture
Fix this textattaches to wealth, and poverty has ever been held
Fix this textin contempt, the best developed talents have been
Fix this textenlisted on behalf of the favoured few, and the
Fix this textadvocates of the cheated many have been branded
Fix this textwith the stigma of disreputable affinities and a
Fix this textcontemptible cause. Everywhere dominant classes
Fix this texthave enlisted in their cause the aid of superstition,
Fix this textand the influence of churchmen, bound in close
Fix this textalliance with the powerful of the earth, has been
Fix this textbrought unreservedly to bear in inculcating prin-
Fix this textciples diametrically opposed to the spirit of the
Fix this textMaster in whose name they taught. From the
Fix this texttime that they could lisp, the children ef the peo-
Fix this textple have been taught that contentment in their
Fix this textdepressed and over-ridden condition is a virtue
Fix this textpleasing to Heaven; and when, grown to manhood,
Fix this textthe bolder or more impatient spirits denounced
Fix this textthe artificial inequalities which made a well-born
Fix this textfool owner of all he surveyed, divided the whole
Fix this textterritory of a nation among a few thousands of
Fix this textpatricians, and left for the remaining millions
Fix this textnot a rood of ground on which they could grow
Fix this textfood, nor a roof to cover their heads, the Churches
Fix this textresounded with anathemas, and the priests thun-
Fix this textdered the lie that injustice was the work of God !
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Fix this textIt has long enough been considered impious and
Fix this textdisreputable to deny that the mischief which
Fix this textmakes so many countries hells, in which are alter-
Fix this textnated the most licentious luxury and the most
Fix this textappalling misery, is the outcome of human selfish-
Fix this textness and greed, working against the beneficence
Fix this textof nature. The lie is becoming threadbare. The
Fix this textprinting press first began to chafe the surface off
Fix this textit. Dissent in religion has done much to wear it
Fix this textbare. So long as there was but one religion
Fix this textpossible for men in one country, and that religion
Fix this textthe humble servant of the ruling caste, the re-
Fix this textformer was outlawed at one and the same time, in
Fix this textthe eyes of lookers-on, by the powers of Heaven
Fix this textand of Earth. Tho man who was tempted to
Fix this textthink broadly on social subjects, shrank back
Fix this textappalled as he found that his reasoning brought
Fix this texthim inevitably into conflict with the religion of
Fix this texthis fathers, and the sweet lessons received at his
Fix this texttender mother’s knee. To be a caviller at con-
Fix this textstituted things was disreputable—to bo a dis-
Fix this textsenter in religion was not respectable, even to
Fix this textwithin the last score of years. The uprising of
Fix this texttradesmen—many of then Nonconformists —to
Fix this textwealth, in England, has served materially to break
Fix this textthe spell. It is no longer a sign of irreligion to
Fix this textdoubt the divine right of anybody. And the time
Fix this textapproaches when he will no longer be regarded as
Fix this texta dangerous character —an upsetter and advocate
Fix this textof confiscation and spoliation—who dares to say
Fix this textthat artificial perpetuity of property in tho
Fix this texthands of tho few, and idle indulgences enjoyed at
Fix this textthe cost of others’ Jife-long, weariness and travail,
Fix this textare conditions which should and could bo changed.
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Fix this text; That the serf—the mere tiller of the soil—has
Fix this textany rights at all, save barely to live and fill his
Fix this textmaster’s purse, while his own stomach is mostly
Fix this textejnpty, is a doctrine which the Irish have forced
Fix this textupon the notice of the British nation. The hard-
Fix this textheaded Scot—less under tho dominion of the
Fix this textState-bought parson than his brother agricul-
Fix this textturalists in England—has been first to turn the
Fix this textlesson to account. But the Englishman will
Fix this textfollow, and doggedly work out the new inspiration
Fix this text—as is his wont, once he gets hold of a thought—to
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Fix this textAs the Irish began, so the Scotch have com-
Fix this textmenced. It must not be forgotten that the Irish
Fix this texttried simple agitation at fird. It was not till they
Fix this textwere mocked and denied, scorned, rated, and
Fix this textthreatened, that they threatened in turn, and their
Fix this textoppressors gave in. If the Scotch were —which is
Fix this textnow unlikely—to have their appeals thrown in
Fix this texttheir faces with the contumely and indignity which
Fix this textwere meted out to the Irish, it is little likely that
Fix this texttho S.M. Herald would be able to continue its
Fix this textcomplacent admiration of the Scotch, who are
Fix this textonly less fiery than the Irish because they have
Fix this textnot, like them, had for centuries to writhe under
Fix this textthe chafing of an intolerable foreign oppression
Fix this textand religions exasperation. The descendants of
Fix this textthe old Covenanters and hot Highlanders are not
Fix this textso tame as to submit humbly to have their just
Fix this textremonstrances derided. If the Irish have scourged
Fix this textlandlordism with whips, the Scotch, under equal
Fix this textprovocation, would be likely to scourge them with
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Fix this textBut there is now no likelihood that such provo-
Fix this textcation will be ventured upon. The propertied
Fix this text.classes could reckon upon the long inculcated
Fix this textdislike to Irishmen, among Britons, in the case of
Fix this textextreme measures, such as repression by force of
Fix this textarms, being thought advisable. No British regi-
Fix this textment would march against Scotland in such a
Fix this textcause; The ball has fairly been set rolling, and
Fix this texttho eyes of Englishmen and Scotchmen alike have
Fix this textat last been opened to the fact that those in-
Fix this textequalities are not eternal or irremoveable which
Fix this texthave so lon<* divided tho nation into two castes, —
Fix this textthe caste who have all the land and none of tho
Fix this textlabour, and the caste which has all the labour
Fix this textand none of the land ; the caste who live only to
Fix this textenjoy themselves, and squander money earned by
Fix this textothers’ toil—and the caste who never can hope for
Fix this texta_ moment’s leisure, and who are compelled to
Fix this textyield up to their masters nine-tenths of the fruits
Fix this textof their weary and hopeless travail.
Fix this textSir Joshua P. Bell. K.C.M.G.
Fix this textIn conferring 1 the dignity of knighthood upon tho
Fix this textPresident of the Queensland Legislative Assembly,
Fix this textHer Majesty the Queen has not only fitly recog-
Fix this textnised tho dignity of the position, but has been
Fix this texthappily advised as to tho man. The colonists of
Fix this textQueensland will hail the elevation of Sir Joshua
Fix this textwith hearty approbation. There are not in these
Fix this textcolonies many men as much esteemed and liked by
Fix this textthe people among whom they live, and there is
Fix this textcertainly not one more popular and respected than
Fix this textthe new knight. Of amiable disposition, courteous
Fix this textmanners, and liberal tastes, Sir Joshua Bell has
Fix this textever been a prime favourite with the Queens-
Fix this textlanders. Although a squatter, he has always
Fix this textmanaged to maintain tho regard of the most
Fix this textardent liberal. His frank and manly temperament
Fix this texthas preserved him from those grasping and over-
Fix this textbearing courses which have served in so many
Fix this textinstances to raise up class animosities. As tho
Fix this textprincipal proprietor, with his father and brothers
Fix this textas partners, of one of the most magnificent runs
Fix this textin the famous Darling Downs, Mr. Bell necessarily
Fix this texthad to face the inroads of selectors. Under the
Fix this textLand Act of 1868 half of his run, Jimbour, was
Fix this textresumed and thrown open for selection, and a few
Fix this textyears later an additional area—the very cream o
Fix this textthe remainder —was similarly dealt with. For
Fix this textmany years, in fact, Mr. Bell’s run has been
Fix this textstudded with selections and over-run by selectors.
Fix this textBut at all times the best feelings subsisted
Fix this textbetween the squatter and the selectors. For years
Fix this texttho settlers on the Cumkillenbar Agricultural
Fix this textreserve enjoyed free run for their dairy stock on
Fix this textMr. Bell’s leasehold, and' his purse and counsel
Fix this textwere ever at their service. The practical proof of
Fix this textthe good feeling that subsisted was that Mr. Bell
Fix this textcontinuously represented in the Queensland As-
Fix this textsembly the neighbouring town of Dalby, from the
Fix this textyear 1863 up to the time when, in 1879, ho accepted
Fix this textthe position of President of tho Legislative
Fix this textCouncil. And it goes without saying that town-
Fix this textships in the vicinity of squattages are invariably
Fix this texttho strongholds of all opposition to tho pastoral
Fix this texttenant. Sir Joshua held office as Treasurer in
Fix this textthe Palmer Administration, from 1871 to 1874; ar d
Fix this textalthough not a financier of brilliant parts, Lis
Fix this textBudget statements were always clear, methodical,
Fix this textand practical, and during his tenure of power a
Fix this textdeficit was converted into a surplus. As a patron
Fix this textof the turf, Sir Joshua is well known. Although
Fix this textnot a betting man, he has done more than any
Fix this textother man to improve the breed of horses in
Fix this textQueensland; and from his stud at the Grange,
Fix this textIpswich, a Sydney Derby-winner and other young-
Fix this textsters of the highest class have proceeded. fcir
Fix this textJoshua Bell is married, and the father of several
Fix this textchildren. Lady Bell was eldest daughter of the
Fix this textlate Dr. D’Orsay; of Ipswich, Queensland —a
Fix this textgentleman of magnificent physique ; when young,
Fix this textprobably the handsomest man of his day. Sir
Fix this textJoshua is a wealthy man, a hearty companion, and
Fix this texta good fellow all round. Everyone who knows
Fix this texthim, or has had dealings with him at any lime,
Fix this textwill rejoice in seeing him the recipient of tho dis-
Fix this texttinction just conferred upon him.
Fix this textPLAIN ENGLISH.
Fix this textA Practical Protest.
Fix this textThe custom of applying moneys, procured for charit-
Fix this textable purposes, to the junketting of officials charged with
Fix this textthe administration of Institution®, hae become in Eng.
Fix this textland a crying iniquity. The bequests derived from pious
Fix this textand tender-hearted donors are, in too many instances,
Fix this textperverted from their original purpose, and tho income
Fix this textwhich should go to support the needy, wretched, and
Fix this textunfortunate, is absorbed in providing splendid salaries
Fix this textand handsome accommodation for a herd of official.?, or
Fix this textin defraying the expense of banquets, or of elective
Fix this textstruggles for the right to manipulate the funds. Mr
Fix this text.Alderman Hordern has, on many occasions, made
Fix this textspirited protests against tho disposition of tho funds
Fix this textentrusted to the Directory of the Sydney Infirmary
Fix this textHe has made himself troublesome by the pertinacity
Fix this textand downrightress with which he has criticised tfco
Fix this textfrittering away of some part of the resources of tho
Fix this textinstitution in expenses quite foreign to the intentions
Fix this textSIR JOSHUA P. BELL, K.C.M.G., PRESIDENT OF THE QUEENSLAND LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Fix this textIt's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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