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Newspaper
Edinburgh Evening Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 29, 1869
Page
9
Rumors about the health of the Earl of Derby were denied as baseless. The Lords devoted session to the Endowed Schools bill with Earl De Grey leading the debate. Earl Nelson argued the bill does not go far enough while the Bishop of Fly condemned powers to alter the governing body and religious instruction requirements.
The Attorney General will ask the House of Commons for leave to introduce a bill authorizing a commission to investigate alleged corrupt practices among Dublin freemen. Sir George Grey agrees to delay his Disfranchisement Bill for two weeks.
The Bankruptcy Bill cleared the House of Commons after a lengthy session last night, moving toward final approval. No further details were provided about the vote tally or next steps.
Mr Grant Duff and the Under-Secretary for India attempted humor by noting the finance statement had been held back until July due to a constitutional habit. He suggested the heat and labor of morning sittings affect their ability to sympathize with Indian subjects. The House, in a dull mood, accepts Duff's small mercies.
In the House of Commons last night talk centered on public accounts auditing. Mr Ayrton and Mr Gladstone signaled an inquiry and pledge to address any irregularities found.
Mr Taylor in the Commons attacked the importation of South Sea Islanders into Queensland calling the practice a near slave trade. Mr Monsell replied that irregularities existed but the Queensland Legislature has acted with a stringent act to oversee and end the system.
In the Commons last night Alderman Lawrence announced plans to move a resolution calling for abolition of the house tax. He argued the tax presses unfairly on working class occupiers and hinders building for their accommodation.
In Commons Hartington reported that talks with telegraph companies for government acquisition are complete and railways talks near finish. The government will introduce a bill funding the move with a monopoly clause extending postal style control to telegraphic messages.
The Viceroy of Egypt is reported to depart England soon and is believed to plan a visit to Berlin during the trip. Details on dates and arrangements remain unconfirmed.
The article reports two short speeches by the French emperor at Beauvais. In the first he credits his rule with seventeen years of order and growing industry in France. The second speech to the bishop hints at pious sentiments and religious significance, while the emperor notes bishops’ favorable influence and hopes for national prosperity.
The Home Secretary remains firm on not pursuing further prosecutions of Overend Gurney & Co directors. Eykyn will ask if all facts were presented to law officers. Also notes at Crystal Palace meeting complaints of excess spending, Duke of Newcastle trial delay, a London tragedy, and Paris British-Belgian diplomacy amidst Cuba news.
A terse Washington telegram reports the cabinet sent an agent to Cuba to gauge insurgent strength and prospects. It warns that declaring the insurgents belligerents could provoke trouble with Spain. Filibusters have reportedly landed, with troops and authorities described as powerless against them.
The Amsterdam printers walk out over pay and hours yet newspapers are expected to appear today as usual. The situation remains uncertain while editors prepare for possible delays.
A large public assembly witnessed a military and volunteer parade in Queen's Park. The event aimed to exercise regulars militia and volunteers together, yielding a satisfactory display with about 2500 men under arms.
An order from the Postmaster-General states that money-order and savings bank offices will open on and after July 1 at Bankfoot Blairmore Bowling Carradaille Innellan Minard Roseneath St Monance Toward and Leven.
In the High Court of Justiciary before the Justice Clerk John King, a labourer, was found guilty of culpable homicide for the March 20 21 1869 assault on Peter Ward on the public road between Lochearnhead and Letter Huts Perth shire. The jury retained the verdict and King was sentenced to eight years penal servitude.
The piece critiques ridicule aimed at earnest belief, denounces anti Protestant sneers as empty, and notes Liberal use of laughter failing to curb Protestant fervor in Britain and Ireland. It warns of forthcoming measures to silence Irish Protestants opposing property seizures.
A detailed report on Protestant demonstrations in Enniskillen and London reveals tensions over Lord Cairns and Lord Salisbury, including forthcoming questions in the House of Commons about Mr Brien’s commissions, and warnings of force to secure public order on the 12th of July amid wider Liberal policy criticism.
The article discusses the ongoing Bow Street prosecutions of bookmakers and the law's delays. It argues against broad punishment of betting as a social ill, notes the pervasive reach of gambling, and criticizes government plans to curb betting through policing clubs and related businesses.
Births report a son to Mrs Finlay at Summerhill Perthshire and a daughter at Nethergate Dunder. Marriages include Wirtraw Wincut to Saint Motst Font in London and James Annandale to Anne Restos at Benfieldside. Deaths list Charlotte Katharine Christie at Rutland Square and Sir Henry Borstos at Burton Agnes with other obituaries.
Lord Rollo will sit in the House of Peers as Lord Dunning of Dunning and Pitcairns. Mr and the Baroness Sempill have arrived at Lennoxlove Haddington the seat of the Dowager Lady Blantyre from Moreton Pinkney Manor Northamptonshire.
An interview occurred at the Government Office Spring Gardens London between the Lord Provost and other notable figures regarding a pending measure. A Fossoway Tullidole meeting paid tribute to Mr Scott Moncrieff while discussing repairs to the manse and offices. The Greenock Executos Petition costs were fixed at £679 16s 9d after trial.
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