14 Aug 1878
Page 1
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 14, 1878
Page
1
The financial statement challenges the Conservative label, arguing policy should both preserve and expand national resources. It critiques the current year’s budget and debt, contrasts Gladstone's approach, cites tax and education spending, and urges homegrown development and a vocational, civilizing mission.
The article argues education spending shows social faults and neglect. It questions state funded mass schooling as a remedy and notes its acceptance may curb communism. The piece suggests six million pounds for education could be received more calmly than other costs.
The article contrasts Britain's 2,149,208 vote for naval armaments with 2,000 Board schools and 15,000 schools nationwide. It notes higher costs per pupil in Board schools, critiques taxpayers’ burden, and applauds improved school efficiency and inspector standards while questioning the education system’s funding fairness and practical priorities.
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