Liberal views on reform and party unity in Parliament
A speech discusses reform funding, rating system changes, and tenant relations, arguing for broader suffrage and a Liberal majority. It notes Conservative minority risks, praises Gladstone and Forster, and calls for union to secure Forster and Miall, with thanks to local Liberal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Mr. Bright
Gladstone
Mr. Disraeli
Scotland
Treland
England
Ireland
Mr. Forster
Lord Stanley
Cobden
Disraeli
Mr. Gladstone
Forster
Prince of Wales
House of Ords
Alderman West
Messrs. Forster and Miall
M. Matrony
Miall
J. W. Godwin
Bribery Bill Reaches Stable Form After Lengthy Debate
The article outlines the final shape of the Parliamentary Elections Act as applied to England with adaptations for Scotland. It details petition filing within 21 days, security of £1,000, a rota of judges, trial location rules, and potential special reports. It notes penalties including seven year disqualification for bribery and related provisions, and argues the act, while limited, signals earnest intent and gradual impact.
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England
Scotland
Court of Common Pleas
House of Commons
Nisi Prius
Commission of the Peace
London And County Bank Half-Year Profits Declared
At the half yearly meeting held on the 6th inst the London and County Bank reported net profits of 72 166 128 6d for the period. A 6 percent dividend plus a 2 percent bonus for the half year was declared and will be payable after the 17th inst. Customers’ balances show little variation from the prior half year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London and County Bank
South Walxs
B. J. Binns
Committee of Council On Education
South Wales
Swansea National Schools