Sketches From the Gallery on a Frustrated Parliament
A Parliament column laments the government as the worst yet, praising its skill at deferring debates. It cites South African policy stalls, Irish University Bill timing, and missed recognition of General Haines before a contentious vote of thanks to the army and Lord Lytton. Lord Hartington’s bid to block the motion ends with him voting with the government.
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Teandula
South Africa
Isandula
Stafford Northcote
Robert Peel
Robert
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
India
General Haines
Haines
Lord Lytton
Lord Hartington
Lord Canning
Mr. Disraeli
Major O'Gorman
Wilfrid Lawson
Cambridge reforms eyed for prize fellowships and scholarships
The Times reports Cambridge may standardize prize fellowships tenure at six years with 250 a year and limit minor scholarships to one year initially with possible foundation status based on conduct and study. Proposals include capping minor scholarships at 50 percent and reducing rival college prize competitions. A Religious Instructor office may face opposition.
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Khaireddin Pasha
Vichy
Times
Safvet Pasha
Constantinople
Perfett Effendi
Sofia
Prince Alexander
Bulgaria
University of Cambridge
Athenceum
Wesleyan Conference at Birmingham Reviews Unity and Funds
The Wesleyan Methodist Conference sat in Birmingham from July 22 to discuss nonconformist deputations, ordination candidates, superannuation, and the Theological Institution Fund. Leaders considered debt relief, the Extension Fund, and potential aid from women ministers while noting personnel changes and a possible future union with the New Connexion.
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Wesleyan Methodist Conference
Birmingham
R. W. Dale
Dale
Christendom
W. Arthur
Naples
Jupiter
Venus
Christ
T. B. Stephenson
Theological Institution Fund
G. W. Olver
Osborn
Punshon
Stephenson
Williams
William Muncaster
Bristol
John Bedford
Rigg
Pope
Richard Roberts
Connexion Conference
Cooke