Licensing Bill criticism taints reform with liquor interests
The report rails at Mr Cross's Licensing Bill arguing it halves measures to please both sides without a clear principle. It condemns half measures extending hours to publicans while easing police overreach and restoring laxity in licensing amid calls for sober reform.
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Cross
Jacob
Esau
Disraeli
China
Heaven and Earth
Bruce
Mr. Bruce
Portrait of the Prince Imperial Accepted for Salon
Arraxb Pourries presents a portrait of the Prince Imperial by M. J. Lefevre, once drawing master to the prince, now accepted for the Salon. Lefevre reportedly warned to withdraw if it provokes any display. The scene shows the prince beside a table with a large bouquet of violets veiled in black crape.
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Arraxb Pourries
Prince Imperial
M. J. Lefevre
M. Lefévre
Academy
Sketches in Parliament After Gladstone Budget Debate
The gallery report notes perplexity and excitement as Gladstone opens the Budget debate after a hiatus. Conservatives fear a decisive rebuke while Liberals anticipate a turning point. Dav ies delivers a candid maiden speech and Barttelot’s snobbery draws jeers. The session features Smollett's volatile attack, Pell’s follow up, and a forthcoming Licensing Bill with new pub hours.
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Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Mr. Lowe
Mr. Goschen
Ward Hunt
Lowe
Stafford Northcote
Treasury Bench
Mr. Disraeli
Sir Stafford Northcote
Mr. Gathorne Hardy
Mr. Cross
Cross
Home Secretary
David Davies
House of Commons
Aspale
Barttelot
Smollett
Pell
Raikes
Backhouse
Hubbard
George Balfour
Lawrence Park
Hanbury
Gold Coast
Helms
Hackney
House of Lords debated church discipline and clergy penalties
In the Lords the Duke of MakLoonovan warned that the Public Worship Regulation Bill would greatly alter existing law and impose heavy penalties on clergy for minor offences. He urged delaying the second reading to allow clergy to speak and consider the measure.
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House of Lords
Duke of MakLoonovan
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