Moffat’s Africa Mission and Growing Civilisation
The account recalls Dr. Moffat’s return to aid the Bechuanas and the broader missionary effort across Africa. It notes the translation of the Bible, expansion of missions to 700 miles, and the spread of commerce, dress, and ploughs as civilisation follows the Gospel. It closes with parliamentary and foreign affairs tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Africa
Cheera
Dr. Moffat
Dean Swift
Afric
Christian Church
Zambesi
Mr. Price
Tanganyika
Tropics
Moffat
Chaira
Jones
French Ministers Push Reinstatement of Dismissed Teachers
A note approved by the Council of Ministers urges reinstatement for all schoolmasters dismissed since May 16 for political reasons. In Paris political reshaping unfolds with postings and protests as the right fractures and new undersecretaries are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Waddington
Court of Cassation
Lille
Roubaix
Havre
Troyes
Marseilles
Senate
M. Barbie
M. Bocher
M. d’Audiffret Pasquier
M. de Broglie
M. de Fourtou
M. Gambetta
la Petite République Française
Prévost-Paradol
Paris
France
Council of Ministers
M. Lepére
Chamber
Republican Party
Home Cement
Paul de Cassagnac
Arto
M. Bardoux
Puy-de-Dome
War report on siege delays and rapid weather changes
The Times military critique notes Turkish defenses around Rustchuk and Varna hindered by frost and snow causing siege delays. Russian and Turkish movements are described with garrisons, river crossings, and potential Adrianople focus. Mediation efforts falter as direct Russia Turkey talks gain traction, while Adrianople environs show misery and evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Tantra
Lom
Rustchuk
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Varnara
Adrianople
Constantinople
Sultra
Sofia
Plevna
Varna
Shumla
Balkans
Slivno
Shipka
Asia Minor
Erzeroum
Loris Melikoff
Armenia
Trebizond
Mukhtar
Germany
Porte
Russia
Turkey
Prince Reuss
Mustafiz
The
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