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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 06, 1870
Page
5
W. H. Smith M.P. and colleagues including Mr. T. Chambers C. P. M.P. Colonel Akroyd M.P. Mr. C. Buxton M.P. Mr. Beresford Hope M.P. the Right Hon. Russell Gurney M.P. and others appear in a parliamentary roll call.
In the French Chamber the debate on a proposed plebiscitum opened with M Grév y arguing the Emperor’s right of appeal makes him sole constituent power. M Ollivier urged a liberal constitution and announced the ministry would submit the Senatus Consultum to the people amid constitutional transformation since 1860.
Reports from Romagna say towns and provinces are tranquil and populations generally loyal. Arrests have been made and General Cialdini has resigned, though not yet accepted, and he plans to quit office. The Chamber of Deputies voted to create four committees to review government financial bills by 168 to 112. The Senate backed the provisional budget and expressed confidence in the Ministry regarding Pavia and Piacenza events.
In Madrid the Cortes erupted as Senor Capdevilla, condemned as a Republican insurrection leader, appeared and then escaped custody amid alleged official connivance. General Prim's foot injury confines him, while posters note two rising factions in the chamber, Unionists and Progressists. Moret named Marine Minister after Topete, and the Military Contingent List proposes 40,000 troops amid protests against conscription. Bejar reports small riots with sixty youths leaving town.
In the Reichsrath a Polish memo notes hopeless independence bids and resigns to back Galician Diet action. Bukowina Istrian and Sclave deputies also quit over self government and direct election fights. Ministers urge Emperor to dissolve resigned Diets. full ministry resigns after refusal. Count Potocki to form new cabinet.
The Bombay mail reports the opening ceremony of the cotton railway branch at Khamgoon attended by the Viceroy and a banquet. Lord Mayo praised India’s first state railway opened ten months after the government decision. Sir Richard Temple’s Calcutta budget showed 1868-9 railway deficits shrinking and proposed large cuts in army and public works.
The Senate voted 39 to 15 to admit Georgia under Virginia’s terms. Texan delegation members gain seats in both chambers. Grant proclaims the 15th Amendment ratified and urges expanded education for four million new voters. Supreme Court agrees to reopen the legal tender decision with a full bench.
The Senate, by 41 to 12, admitted General Ames, former Military Commander of Mississippi, to a seat as Senator from that state. Revels, the negro Senator, delivered his first speech on the Georgia Bill on March 16 to a crowded gallery, reading from manuscript and making a strong impression. Strong and Bradley joined the majority, while Chief Justice Chase sided with the minority.
The Globe reports Irish immigrant Thomas Scott shot at Fort Garry on March 3 by Riel supporters. Scott had escaped prison and joined Major Poundton's forces. He was executed the day after a brief trial. The settlement fears Riel’s armed followers as reports say the Imperial Government may send a steel battery and 1,000 troops if rebellion persists.
Europe, Asia, and America report on M Ledru Rollin in France and new Haiti president. Sugar farming booms in New South Wales and Queensland. Renan re elected at Paris University. Garibaldian enlistments and Terni drilling. Boston libraries to open Sundays. Suttee case in Jomnpore with prison terms for relatives and onlookers. Pope blesses Golden Rose but with no entrega. Telegraphs link England India with instant messages. Viceroy loan controversy in Alexandria. Freedmen's Savings Bank shows rising deposits and black staff. California gold frenzy near San Diego with rich ore claims. Lucknow court backs Muslim husband in mixed marriage dispute.
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