Our Young Men Past and Present In British Life
A long review argues that bribery and corruption in Norwich elections show the need for strict legal penalties, while praising judges for curbing paid canvassing. It contrasts past and present youth habits, noting progress in moral reform, religious societies, and education, with fewer public scandals.
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Baron Martin
House of Commons
Norwich
Commons
Justice Willes
Daily News
H. Stracey
Cremorne Gardens
Highbury Barn
Ranelagh
Vauxhall
Mechanics’ Institutes
Rome
Social regeneration and the fate of the idle youth
The passage extols social regeneration through religious truth in poor homes while condemning the idle young man who frequents casinos and music halls. It argues pioneers of benevolence face harder work than before and rejects pessimism about reform, warning that discouragement would have worsened society’s condition.
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Tantalus
Home Secretary Bruce Addresses Renfrewshire Electors
The Home Secretary Mr Bruce warns electors that major government measures will take time and may span more than one session. He urges fair concessions on Irish Church reform and backs gradual fiscal retrenchment. He praises the Scottish education system and supports the ballot after observing voter intimidation. He promises to curb crime and improve punishment while expanding national education and scrutinising army and navy spending.
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Renfrewshire
Bruce
Paisley
Cardwell
Childers
Glasgow
England
Army
Navy
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Albert Smith
Gents
Daily Telegraph
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