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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 20, 1879
Page
7
A parliamentary observer notes Mr Shaw’s calm humor and persuasive power guiding the Irish University Bill through the House. He persuaded rivals to abstain, yielding a statute the hierarchy accepts for now, while criticizing the session for anger, ineptness, and misguided push on other measures.
The Lord Chancellor reads the Queen's Speech detailing foreign affairs and reforms. It notes treaties, Balkan frontiers, Eastern Roumelia, Bulgaria's Prince Alexander, Egypt changes, Afghanistan treaty ending war, strengthened Indian frontiers, and praise for British and native troops. It also mentions peace efforts in South Africa, suitable supplies for public service, and the Army Discipline Act establishing a complete military code.
The monarch commends improvements in military discipline and Reserve mobilization, praises Acts on Public Prosecutor and Magistrates jurisdiction, and notes banking and joint stock laws aiding commerce. She welcomes education measures in Ireland, including teacher positions and university education, and prays for blessing on the session’s work.
The Daily News outlines the long life of the current Parliament begun in 1874, noting few changes in 1879 with fourteen elections and Liberals gaining ground. It details member deaths, retirements, peerage elevations, judicial appointments, and Royal Household shifts under Prime Ministerial influence.
Leicester Conservatives invite Sir Bache Cunard and J H B Warner to oppose sitting MPs Taylor and Arthur. In Kidderminster rumours claim Albert Grant may contest again. West Somerset Liberal candidate P D Acland pledges to push Liberal voice for 40 years, criticizing Conservative policy and taxes. Herefordshire figures discuss potential contest options and align with Liberal aims for local reform. Radnor Boroughs club supports Marquis of Hartington under Sir Gilbert Frankland Lewis.
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