Tests Abolition Act May Not Apply to New Fellowships
A court debate centered on whether religious tests for university fellowships are enforceable on new appointments. The Solicitor General argued the act enables colleges to dispense with tests but does not force them to. Lords discussed if exclusion based on religion could override election rights, with judges noting potential evasion of the act. The judgment was reserved after lengthy legal exchanges.
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Cary
Lord Coleridge
Wright
Justice Brett
Church of England
Church of
Lord Justice
Bramwell
Justice Bramwell
Solicitor-General
Lord Justice Baggallay
Brett
Solicitor
Court likely to rule against Tillyard on fellowship claim
The article notes that many fellowships and scholarships exist at old and new colleges and warns the statute may be nullified. It states the Court’s decision is almost certain to be adverse to Mr. Tillyard’s claim, a point the piece says need not be concealed.
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Tillyard
Madagascar Mission Discord Addressed by London Missionary Society
The London Missionary Society responds to recent Independent letters questioning Madagascar mission governance. It denies a state church control, acknowledges local feudal influence, and notes ongoing inquiries. Directors defend missionaries, urge remonstrance through proper channels, and preserve trust in the Prime Minister’s protection of missionaries.
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London Missionary Society
Madagascar
English Independent
Cheshunt College
England
Palace
Society
Betsileo
Imerina
Price
Joseph Sewell
George Cousins
W. E. Cousins
Exeter Hall
Ellis
Island
Rajona
Joseph Mullens
Mission House
Speech excerpt in 1875 Exeter Hall debate on Madagascar
Rev. G. Cousins delivers extracts at Exeter Hall criticizing the London Missionary Society for concealing darker aspects of Madagascar work. He highlights widespread heathenism, polygamy, deceit, and moral degradation among the Malagasy despite Christian influence.
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Exeter Hall
G. Cousins
London Missionary Society
Madagascar
Cousins
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