Liberal Chance to Shape Electoral Reform This Session
The article argues Liberals should unite to perfect electoral machinery, press for a Boundary Bill, and extend the franchise, while tolerating Derby Disraeli governance to avoid hindrance from the Lords. It warns against premature partisan clashes and urges focus on expressing national will through reforms.
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Disraeli
Scotland
Derby-Disraeli
House of Lords
Liberal Party
Education
Ireland
House of Commons
Death of Sir David Brewster Noted Scientist Passes Away
An obituary praises Sir David Brewster a foremost thinker in optics and science. At eighty six, his long career linked with Faraday is celebrated for precise inquiry and faith, shaping views on unity of sciences and stellar chemistry. He has entered a higher sphere after a life of fruitful work.
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Sir David Brewster
Faraday
Sir David
Earth
Middle class co operation sparks fierce debate in Times
A Times discussion covers Civil Service Supply Association type co operatives rivaling high street shops. It notes depots for civil servants and “friends” offering near cost goods, provoking threats from West End traders. Advocates urge cash, delivery costs, and own invoicing to cut prices, while others warn of long term instability.
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Civil Service Supply Association
Civil Service
NEW AUSTRIA: A DESPOTIC LEGACY IN DECLINE
The piece notes Austria once epitomized continental despotism with Vienna's stubborn rule and slowness. It contrasts Tory admiration for Austria as a conservative balance of power with the empire's shrinking prestige and repeated reverses that have dimmed its external standing.
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Austria
Vienna
Europe
Austria and Hungary Rise Through Liberal Reforms in 1868
A historical overview notes Austria’s shift after 1866 toward liberal governance. Hungary gains autonomy, Beust guides policy, and Vienna’s parliaments advance parliamentary rights. Despite military strains, Austria pursues peace, conciliation, and restrained power in European affairs.
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Francis i
Austria
Count Beust
Peath
Vienna
Hungary
Reicherath
France
New
Prussia
Luxemburg
Italy
Napoleon III
Salzburg
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Germany
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