Deficit to surplus Grow in British Trade Charter Debates
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a shift from deficit to surplus from 1870 to 1874, with traffic rising to 892 ships totaling 1,209,500 tons. It mentions a proposed loan from the National Debt Commissioners, repayment terms, and political debate over the Khedive related foreign commerce and defense rationale. The text references the House of Commons and public perception of the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khedive
Ita
House of Commons
Growth of London School Board costs prompts debate
A London School Board budget surge is analyzed as salaries, new schools, and bye laws drive costs higher. The piece argues urban expense is heavier than rural, credits public opinion for gains in attendance, and criticizes denominational supply limits while urging clear accounting and continued reform. It dismisses fear of rising costs as manageable and frames education spending as a productive investment.
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Groenwich
Richmond
Suez
London
Gardcnlatioo
Endowments for Education Mentioned in Conversation
The speaker urges directing public attention to large charitable and other endowments that remain unused or misapplied. If channeled to elementary education, these resources could yield gains comparable to those achieved by reserved lands in the American States. The remarks imply a push for reform and educational funding.
New Shipping Bills Aim to Reform Merchant Marine
Parliament moves toward amending merchant shipping and marine insurance laws with bills backed by shipowners and Plimsoll. Proposals include permanent onus on owners for negligence, civil remedies for seamen, extended survey system, an appeal court, deck loading controls, and new Wreck Commissioners.
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Plimsoll
Charles Adderley
Board of Trade Shoul
House of Commons
Charles
Stafford Northcote
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