2. From courtroom to politics

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Abbreviations ix
4. Preface xi
5. Introduction 1
6. I. Beginnings, 1889-95 7
7. 2. From courtroom to politics 44
8. 3. Remedialism and clerical action: first skirmish 72
9. 4. Between the sessions: a narrowing of choices 111
10. 5. December by-elections and the January crisis: re-alignment without revival 137
11. 6. ‘Les malheurs chevauchent en troupe’: a missionary as diplomat 170
12. 7. Debate on the remedial bill, the Smith mission, and the great filibuster 198
13. 8. The Tupper cabinet, the early campaign, and the bishops' mandement 237
14. 9. The June election: clerical activity, campaign highlights, and an analysis 274
15. Epilogue 316
16. Appendices 325
17. Bibliography 343
18. Index 357