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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 14, 1872
Page
4
Letters from Shrewsbury and London discuss how a revised Education Act could force Nonconformists to choose between obedience and conscientious objection. The exchange foresees possible widespread civil action or repeal, urging calm and urging a broader, voluntary approach to national education.
A town and country managers meeting in South Street approved a resolution to complete the school project. They report 110 applications already and hope to provide for 150 pupils, arguing state endowments favor sons over daughters and urging liberal church support. The appeal lists London, Halifax, Manchester, and Birmingham as origins.
The House ordered papers on Sir R. P. Collier be laid before it. A select committee will arrange attendance at the Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s. Lord Brisparoven reported the Royal response to the Address. Speaker-elect Mr Brand gained the Crown’s confidence. The session closed briefly amid tributes and debate on burial grounds legislation.
The Speaker retires on ill health as Parliament revisits the Washington Treaty. Bernal Osborne attacks the accord as flawed and asserts five American lawyers direct the Commission while British negotiators are amateurs. Gladstone defends the government stance, hints at future Irish Education Bill, and explains arbitration principles and claim procedures.
A Lords debate discusses nonconformist burial grievances under current law and notes metropolitan chaplains predominantly using Church of England services in unconsecrated grounds. The bill aims to extend burial-ground facilities to Nonconformists, with Bishop of Winchester welcoming a second reading.
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