Arthur's rashness is at most due to lack of experience leading to poor handling, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with his strategic direction.
And the Whig Party?
If they do not continue to promote Irish liberation, then it is a fundamental dispute over policy.
Just like parliamentary reform, they must fight to the end!
As for why choose Arthur Hastings instead of Eld Carter.
Admittedly, species considerations come first.
Secondly, even setting species aside, apart from Arthur Hastings, the University of London currently indeed has no other candidates to offer.
Founded in 1826, the University of London has only been operational for eight years, and there were only a few graduating classes, with the oldest not even reaching 30 years old. Picking out an Arthur Hastings who became famous at a young age from this group of young people is already remarkable, and it's unrealistic to expect them to offer several more bicycles.
