Liberal Cabinet Faces Ireland Question After Derby Resignation
The new Liberal cabinet may shift toward a softer policy on Ireland and education, amid internal divisions and the Disraeli opposition. Lord Cairns’ woolpack seat hints at moderate aims for the Irish Church, as the public awaits the premier’s first policy outline and potential mutinies within the ranks.
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Ireland
Disraeli
Lord Derby
Maguire
Lord Mayo
Cork
House of Commons
Lord Cairns
Lords of Ireland Decline Into Fusty Debate on Union
A House of Lords discussion on Ireland shows aging, out-of-date rhetoric. The essay argues Ireland’s rise alongside Britain demands a changed tone, equal partnership, and recognition of Ireland’s new independence-minded stance.
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House of Lords
William Pitt
Charles James Fox
Mr. Canning
Duke of Wellington
Ireland
Ireland and England United in Shared Family Role
The passage contemplates bridging prejudices and aligning imperial policy to place Ireland within the broader family of nations. It argues England must overcome bias and incur costs to secure Ireland's integration, balancing kindness, imperial needs, and feasible action.
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Ireland
England
Johnson Congress clash threatens national crisis
The article describes a renewed clash between President Johnson and Congress over Stanton and War Secretary duties. Grant resigns briefly, impeachment moves advance, and Supreme Court limits political reach. A solution via impeachment or interim successor is debated, with Grant likely as successor. The Alabama constitution rejection is deemphasized by the looming crisis.
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Congress
Betes Senate
Stanton
General Grant
Senate
Mr. Stanton
Judiciary Committee
House of Repriaeitaves
J. Thaddeus Stevens
Kingham
Tosedey
Atlantic
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Charleston
Army of the Union
Grant
White House
Alabama
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