Disraeli Budget Pleases Despite Land Tax Debate
The article explains Sir Stafford Northcote’s budget and its surplus distribution. It notes abolition of sugar duties lowers collection costs and may boost England as an emporium. It mentions income tax relief debate up to 200 a year and the extinction of the horse-duty as favorable to agriculture. It criticizes charges on land as a fallacy and supports resisting further local tax shifts from Consolidated Fund. The piece endorses the budget's fairness and alignment with Gladstone and Liberal lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sir Stafford
Mr. Disraeli
Fawcett
Hackney
Stafford Northcote
Gladstone
Exchequer
Disraeli
Last Phases of the Great Famine in Bengal
The article praises the Indian government led by Lord Northbrook for finally mounting a relief effort as famine rages in Bengal. It criticizes prior secrecy and delays, notes the need for private charity alongside government action, and cites estimates of feeding millions in Tirhoot and surrounding districts while warning of uncertain crops and ongoing hardship.
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Bengal
Lord Northbrook
Burmah
George Campbell
Rangoon
Daily News
Nero
Rome
Calcutta
Great Britain
Mansion House
Lord Salisbury
Forbes
Richard Temple
Rajshaye
Mr. Forbes
Tirhoot
Chumparin
Bhangalpore
Nepaul
Mansion
India
Lancashire
England
Sketches in Parliament as Northcote Delivers Budget Speech
Sir Stafford Northcote makes a strong budget debut before a crowded House with Mr Ward Hunt present as an eager spectator. Gladstone avoids the Opposition seat, while Bright takes a front bench position for the first time.
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Stafford Northcote
Ward Hunt
Gladstone
Mr. Bright
Mr. Gladstone
Garnet Wolseley
Lowe