Possible Clues:

• University private secretary's to strongly advocate a rise
• Unionist's first remark after signing demand for rise
• A rising movement of some intensity
• Swelling increases itchiness?
• A sudden rise as in fortunes
• A sudden increase in desire to chase drug highs
• Sudden rapid increase
• A sudden rise, as in business
• Sudden or abrupt strong increase
• A swell leader of panache in the American press