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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 10, 1872
Page
2
The discourse centers on education reform and church influence in England. Disraeli defends civil rights for Nonconformists, warns against secular education, and urges religious recognition in national policy. He urges petitions against the Burials Bill and supports Church of England authority while avoiding party politicking.
In Halifax the Local Government Board president Mr Stansfeld defends government policy on education and disestablishment. He calls education a secular aim and notes the Education Act is a compromise likely to be amended. He says disestablishment is a question of time and that abolishing the Established Church would reinvigorate religious life.
The funeral of John Frederick Denison Maurice drew a large crowd of friends and dignitaries. Relatives including Frederick and Edward Maurice attended, with clergy and university figures present. The service in the chapel led to the burial in Highgate, with a private family tomb preference and a memorial note from notable supporters for Westminster Abbey.
The discussion notes the Government’s effort to balance party factions and its firm opposition to Mr Miall’s motion for disestablishment. It states the government’s plan to pursue amendments in a future Parliament and avoid taking direct action on disestablishment.
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