An Act amending the regulations as to Kaffir reservations in Cape Colony, passed in 1894. It provided for the division of the reservations into six-acre plots, and the granting of inalienable titles to the allottees, with succession to the eldest son. At the same time all subsidies were withdrawn, with the object of encouraging industry among the Kaffirs.
Glencoe, Massacre of.
The treacherous massacre, in 1692, of the clansmen of Macdonald of Glencoe, under the orders of Breadalbane, a member of the Clan Campbell, the hereditary foes of the Macdonalds. An appearance of legality was given to the massacre by the fact that Macdonald had delayed till the last moment taking the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, and owing to stress of weather did not actually take it till after the prescribed date.
Glippers.
The name given to the Netherlanders who sided with the Spanish King’s party, circ. 1570.
Glorious First of June.
The name given to the battle off Ushant, fought on June 1, 1794, in which Lord Howe utterly defeated the French fleet.
Gold-bugs.
The name given in the United States to the supporters of the single gold standard.