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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 24, 1872
Page
7
Lord Cavendish urged limiting rate funding to 15s a year per child with 5s from subscribers and possible Guardian fees, arguing voluntary education risks pauperising parents. The motion by Candlish was defeated, with 115 votes to 316, showing limited progress amid ongoing opposition to the Education Act.
In a strong Commons speech Thomas Hughes denounces Spain for treaty breaches with Britain over Cuba. He disputes Lord Enfield on emancipation, condemns Spanish war aims, warns of yellow fever impeding conquest, and condemns Chinese coolie labor in Cuba amid calls for stronger Foreign Office pressure.
The Edinburgh University graduation ceremony in the General Assembly Hall was led by Lord Justice-General Inglis as Chancellor. Degrees were awarded including Doctor of Divinity to John Kennedy Hugh Martin and Robert Moffat with cheers, Doctor of Laws to Christison and others, and 47 students received the M A degree.
In a packed parliament, supporters and opponents clash as Mr Forster defends and Mr Harcourt attacks the amendment mandating secret voting. Tory cheers and dramatic rebukes mark a tense session with predictions of consequences for open political expression.
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