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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 26, 1868
Page
6
Charles Salisbury Butler, longtime resident member and local magistrate, announces his candidacy for the Hackney borough in Parliament. He pledges fidelity to public duties, opposition to high taxation, and continued attention to local interests if re elected. Casenoves Upper Clapton July 11 1888.
Annual average of new business in 1865 67 totals £801000. The company carried £688000 during the previous quinquennium and added £128583 to Life Reserves in 1867. Life proposals now effected will partake in the increased profit share conceded to policy holders. Percy M Dove manager and actuary. John B Johnston secretary in London. August 1868.
The cool weather boosts campaign activity as candidates issue uniform addresses. Tories offer apologies or vague pledges while Liberals stress clear principles and confidence in Mr Gladstone. The piece notes eloquent speeches by Mr Coleridge and others.
The piece praises Liberal unity led by Gladstone on Ireland policy and notes dwindling rival Liberal splits in Preston Wednesbury and Dewsbury. It highlights hopeful Liberal gains in Wales Anglesea Denbighshire Merionethshire Cardiganshire Pembrokeshire and Glamorganshire with figures like Cossham Sartoris and Edwardes.
The piece argues that public spending has risen under the current government eroding gains from 1860 to 1865. Deficits exceed three million sterling yearly, risking neglect of economy before the General Election. It criticizes Conservative governance as ineffective in budget control and notes ministers cannot easily veto costly proposals while in minority.
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