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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 24, 1878
Page
8
Mr Hanbury stands unopposed as the defender of rights. Mr Arthur Arnold declines nomination citing Liberal splits in Northampton. Mr John Glover of London likely to contest Aylesbury, with Mr George Howell not seeking a third attempt.
Clergy conference in Manchester near future to discuss the Eastern Question led by Bishop of Manchester. Resolutions call for peaceful Congress, condemn war with Russia as national crime, and urge government to seek lasting peace while avoiding inflaming public sentiment. London Baptist Association and United Methodist Church bodies back peace aims. Cardinal Manning and Dr Newman respond on conscience and soldiers duty.
The speaker argues that subjects may resist war if clearly proven sinful, but until then their duty to the Queen stands and they may not refuse service against Russia. It is not simply a case of Russia right and Britain wrong, yet moral certainty is required for religious refusal.
A large Glasgow gathering, led by the Lord Provost, sought steps to ease the famine in northern China. Sir Thomas Wade described widespread hunger across several provinces, floods, and locusts, urging reforestation and careful charity administration by missions. Subscriptions raised about 1020 pounds and a relief committee was formed to receive funds.
The Queen and court depart Osborne for Windsor while royal tours continue. Prince Leopold visits Naples. Maundy distributions in Whitehall Chapel honor fifty nine men and as many women. Various royal departures to London and other UK sites are noted along with political shifts including Mr Butt resigning Home Rule leadership and Lord Beaconsfield pursuing Vatican diplomacy.
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