Vatican tensions rise as Pope slows royal funeral plan
Ultramontane factions fear Pope’s conciliatory stance toward Italy’s royal family. Cardinal Simeoni may protest to Nuncios against Humbert’s proclamation as King of Italy. Critics say the Vatican becomes a prisoner to liberal influence while Cardinal Manning draws ire.
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Cardinal Manning
London
Victor Emmanuel
Camarilla
Cardinal Simeoni
Humbert
Italy
Vatican
Sacred College
Surprising turns in Parliament as war fears ease
The report describes a tense House of Commons scene after the Queen's Speech, with ministers denying immediate war plans for Turkey while Irish issues dominate. It notes the collapse of a heated Eastern Question debate, the delay to Ireland’s Home Rule tactics, and the government’s forthcoming measures on county government and legal reform.
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House of Commons
Lord Beaconsfield
House of Lords
Marquis of
Martington
Stafford Northcote
Sir Stafford
Gathorne Hardy
John Manners
Moyland
Turkey
Mitchell Henry
Ireland
Plunket
Sullivan
Bentinck
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
O'Sullivan
Russia
India
South Africa
Agai
Scotland
The Queen's Speech Opening Parliament
The royal address outlines neutrality after failed effort to avert war in Europe and Asia. It notes hopes for a peaceful settlement and describes aims to end hostilities amid wartime pressures on the empire. The speech references seeking opportunities to promote peace and resolve questions between belligerent powers.
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Royal Commission
Europe
Lodvice
Asia
Porte
Coming Peace article for February Nineteenth Century
Mr. Gladstone may publish The Coming Peace in the February Nineteenth Century. Stanley’s discoveries are likely detailed by Sampson Low and Co. Palestine notes by Lieutenant Conder appear in the Palestine Exploration Fund quarterly. Archibald Forbes receives 2000 guineas and a silver cup for war correspondence with Daily News.
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Gladstone
Stanley
Messrs
Sampson Low and Co
The
Palestine “Exploration Fund
Lieutenant Conder
Palestine
Printers’ Register
United Kingdom
London
Provinces
Wales
Ireland
Jersey
Daily News
Archibald Forbes
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