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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 13, 1873
Page
5
The piece argues that excluding school boards from country districts diminishes public spirit and local accountability. It cautions that rural communities lose civic engagement and the sense that schooling is a national duty, while denominational bias harms board effectiveness. Mr Morley’s review of the Struggle for National Education is promised in the next issue.
The East Staffordshire election gave Conservative brewer Mr. Allsopp a large majority over Ash and Jaffray with 8,629 to 2,692 and 937 in the counts. The Birmingham Morning News notes Bible and beer in support of the Tories and mentions a Dartmouth Hotel display urging votes for Allsopp. Conservative fortune prompts plans to contest every Staffordshire seat.
Parliament closes and Cabinet councils discuss rearranging ministerial offices. Resignations of Baxter as Secretary of the Treasury and retirements sought by the Marquis of Ripon and Mr Childers drive the changes.
The article outlines Queen Victoria's approval of cabinet reshuffles. It lists replacements and new offices including Bruce as President of the Council and Bright as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lowe as Home Secretary, Gladstone combining Exchequer and Treasury, Dodson succeeding Baxter, Arthur Peel as Government whip, Cavendish as Financial Lord, and Adam as First Commissioner of Works. It notes pending October implementations, potential elections, and broader political implications.
The Times notes the substitution of Mr Bright for Mr Childers as Chancellor of the Duchy. The paper says Bright’s name is great and his accession is a gain to the Ministry. It adds that the practical effect is uncertain and time will determine political consequences.
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