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Editorial on acquittal and fears for imperial policy
The piece argues the Overend Gurney directors were acquitted rightly yet caused suffering through secrecy. It warns against forcing public disclosure of all business risks and criticizes British policy, church appointments, and rationalism amid 1869 tensions including Temple’s consecration and the Essays and Reviews controversy. It decries party spirit and calls for divine guidance to avert national decline.
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Overend, Gurney and Co
Seciecy
Cape
New Zealand
Austria
India
Canada
Spain
Victor Emmanuel
Christendom
Ireland
Wales
England
Canterbury
London
Disraeli
Lord Russell
Dr. Temple
Mr. Disraeli
Church Times
Tait
Jackson
Longley
Kingsley
Newman
Temple