Debated Church Burial Rights Split Over Parish Cemeteries
Members argue whether churchyards should remain under Church of England control or open as cemeteries for Dissenters. Proponents urge separate nonconformist burial grounds while fearing clerical loss of authority. opponents stress respect for tradition and legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Husparp
Hubbard
Church of England
Hertford
England and
Wales
House of Lords
House
Grant Hame
J. G. Tabor
Marquis of Hartington
Edinburgh
Debate on Conservatism Issue Ends With Loss in House
The speaker argues for clear public understanding before the issue is reintroduced. The House divides on Morgan’s resolution, 227 to 4 against, with cheers from the Opposition as the measure fails.
Tory support wanes as divisions reveal absentees and shifts
Analysis shows Osborne Morgan’s resolution attracting 252 votes while 61 Liberals were absent or unpaired, leaving figures from 1875 to 1877 indicating declining Tory opposition. Absences span English Welsh Scottish Irish Liberals, with illness and domestic issues cited. Burials Question draws higher attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Bruce
Portsmouth
Ritchie
C. Foster
W. H. Stanton
A. J. Hopwood
C. H. Watkin
A. M. Lambert
N. Whalley
G. Martire
P. W. Wilson
Fothergill
R. Stepney
A. K. C. Hughes
W. B. Talbot
C. R
Trevelyan
House of Commons
Traffic in Church Livings Sparks Commons Debate
In the House of Commons on Feb 12 Mr E A Leatham urged action to curb simoniacal evasion and abuses in selling church livings under private patronage. He recalled past government silence and noted prior attempts to restrict next presentations, urging scrutiny by those who love the Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Tuesaday
E. A. Leatham
Home Secretary
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Liberation Society
Hartingron
Talbot
House of
Morgan
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