Lords urged calm over ballot bill debate
The passage argues Lords should reconsider their approach to the Ballot Bill, urging restraint and deference to public opinion to avoid ongoing verbal conflicts. It warns that delaying the measure only leads to future defeat and degradation.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Cholera Fears Rise as Russia Outbreaks Return
A warning on revived cholera activity in Russia heightens concern in England. Two deaths at sea from cholera en route Cronstadt Hull prompt authorities to empower port scrutiny of ships to prevent contagion. Forewarned measures and London drainage progress cited as factors lowering risk, with emphasis on early diarrhoea treatment.
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Russia
Cronstadt
Hull
Medical Department
Privy Council
England
Londonia
London
Cholera Prevention Through Clean Water and Sanitation
The article argues germs spread mainly via polluted water and refuse. It urges pure water, sewer flushing, trash removal, gutter cleansing, and dustbin emptying as essential daily health measures. It likens the effort to spring cleaning to ward off or limit cholera and improve general health.
The Coolie Question in Demerara Reported Abroad
A British commentary reviews a lengthy inquiry into Demerara’s coolie system. It praises Lord Granville for appointing a commission, notes opposition from planters and societies, and summarizes Jenkins’s findings on domination by property owners, flawed justice for coolies, and calls for broader political rights and free labor.
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Colonial Office
Demerara
Des Voeux
St. Lucia
Great
Lond Granvillo
Des Voux
Lord Granville
Frere
George Young
Lincoln’s Inn
Mitchell
Lawters
Fyfe
Jenkins
Sohorsé
Jemerara
Mr. Jenkins
Ramsgate Sands
Scarbro’ Cliffs
Duke of Newcastle
British Guana