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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 04, 1868
Page
4
Open letter to the editor proposing a philanthropic emigration scheme from Britain to Jamaica. It urges skilled Christians and artisans to relocate, establish homes, and develop agriculture and export sectors to reduce dependence on imports and counter unrest. A London-based contact would coordinate efforts and fund initial settlements.
London 1867 outlines a Christian settlement in Jamaica with industrial schools. It calls for unsectarian teachers and a range of trades including miller, sugar boiler, paper-maker, engineer, carpenter, gardener, tailor, shoemaker and more. Loans at five percent would fund implements and six months subsistence with leasehold farms for three years then purchase options. First settlement to be at Manchioneal with council revisions after arrival.
Count von der Goltz meets the French Emperor at the Tuileries on New Year’s Eve as France debates the Army Reorganisation Bill. The chamber battles over eight-year reserve service, substitutes, and manning needs, while Liberté cites a Moniteur de la Meurthe editorial urging arms.
A large Leeds meeting of Midland Railway shareholders chaired by Edward Baines MP urged directors to revise engagements and defer or relinquish lines and works. A January 15 committee of consultation was proposed, with Baines Garnett and Jewett to confer with directors. A series of National Reform Union meetings begins next week at St James's Hall with Edward Miall presiding and Mason Jones addressing the Irish Church.
General Menabrea failed to form a government by Wednesday as negotiations with the Piedmontese party collapsed. Count Ponza di San Martino telegraphed that a fusion with the Right is impossible. Victor Emmanuel met with senators deputies and local officials on New Year’s Day and expressed confidence in Italy’s improved position and ability to govern reforms. The King praised Florence for orderly conduct and thanked the National Guard for maintaining order.
Rome advices report the Pope after Pontifical Mass contrasted Jerusalem and Rome. He praised church unity and warned enemies of ruin while urging watchfulness. Other dispatches note Napoleon gifts, Paris nuncio, Prussian approval, and a Neapolitan–Sicilian deputation to King Francis II.
Vienna reports the new Austrian Ministry includes Prince Auersperg as President of the Council and several ministers such as Traffe as Deputy President and von Hasner in charge of Education. The cabinet vows a formal programme and rejects any idea of state bankruptcy while outlining its bases.
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