Disestablishment Conference Proceedings At Cannon Street Hotel
Delegates gather in London for a three sitting conference on the amendment of the Elementary Education Act. Sir Wilfrid Dawson and EK A Leatham are named as chairmen for the sessions, with reports, resolutions, and elections on the agenda. Only admitted delegates may attend. visitors may apply for gallery tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Dawson, Bart
Church of England
EK. A. Leatham
Committee of Selection
Scotland
Cannon-street
London
The Archbishops Bill Divides Clergy And Press
The John Bull reports a push for a conference among Ritualists and moderate Convocation members on the Archbishops bill. Critics warn the measure creates a diocese level tribunal and could drive a revolution weakening Church and State, with bishops given broad enforcement power against clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Church Union
House of Rds
Pen Sents
Canon Gregory
Denison
Bridgewater
England
Spectator
Canterbury
National Church of England
Irish Church Synod discusses funding and service reforms
The Irish Church Synod debated allocating 60,000 to support twelve bishoprics from a 165,000 surplus. It rejected a motion to replace the Ash Wednesday Commination Service, citing tradition and opposition from key bishops and clergy. The synod also backed employing lay preachers with bishop and synod approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Judge Lawson
Whiteside
Cashel
J. Butler
Bloomfield
Saunderson
Gubbins
Canon Reichel
Dublin
Killaloe
Derry
St. Patrick
Church of Rome
Church and State on the Continent in German Debate
The German Parliament debated an ecclesiastical function bill with Bavaria opposing any threat to empire rights. Clause 1 passed with an eight day appeal against expulsions of clergy. A final vote favored the measure 214 to 108. Archbishop Ledochowski and other clergy face potential pardons as new laws pass. Count Arnim criticizes government policy. Berlin reports doubt Prince Bismarck’s standing and possible diplomatic future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Liberation Society
Liddell
Wagner
Stanton
John Bull
Ingland
Archbishop of Canterbury
Herr Riedel
Bavaria
Baden
Federal Council
Prussia
William
Ledochowski
Count Arnim
Dollinger
Berlin
Constantinople
Prince Bismarck
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