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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 22, 1871
Page
4
Parliament considers a permissive bill allowing bishops and parish clergy over sixty to retire with a pension not exceeding one third of living value. Proponents call it charity and reform, while opponents warn of financial and independence risks and urge continued scrutiny.
In the House of Commons the sole bill discussed was Mr. T Chambers's proposal to legalise marriage with a deceased wife's sister. The debate featured supporters and opponents, and the second reading passed 125 to 84 as MPs argued civil liberty, religious considerations, and social convenience. The session adjourned shortly after.
In a long session the House examined Mr Cardwell's Army Estimates and the broad plan for reform. Details covered abolition of the purchase system, retirement and promotion rules, and transfer of auxiliary forces to royal control. Dowry debate for Princess Louise closes session with divisions on state funding and royal expenditures.
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