Dalhousian Reform Idea Seeks Indian Princes Tribunal
The article discusses Mr Torrens proposing in England a tribunal to protect native Indian princes from sudden annexation and unjust imperial actions. It calls for a bicameral parliamentary committee with power to review and reverse Suzerain acts, promoting native judges, lower taxes, public works funded by loans, and conciliatory measures for Muslims, citing Bright’s praise for reform.
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Torrens
England
India
London
Elshazzar
jAsia
Finsbury
Muhammedans
Bright
Empire
Emancipation urged as Cuba and Porto Rico crisis discussed
An influential deputation met Earl Granville urging UK action with the United States to press Spain for emancipation of slaves in Cuba and Porto Rico. They cited treaty obligations, noted Madrid and Spanish towns’ calls for abolition, and pressed Layard to push a decisive policy, while Granville acknowledged obligations but cautioned against intervening in the broader conflict.
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Corberyille
Turberville
English Independent
Crom
Cuna
Earl Granville
Spain
United ‘States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Great Britain
Uba
Bavane
Sturge
United States
Madrid
General Sickles
Layard
Kinnaird
Gilpin
Lord Granville
Tallack
Nonconformist Voice on Reform and Patronage in 19th Century England
A persuasive speech at Manchester lauds Dissenters in the 1800s for supporting reforms like church-rate abolition and civil registration while criticizing Liberal leaders for sidelining Nonconformists in patronage. It urges greater representation in official posts and warns of entrenched clerical bias in government offices.
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Russell
Lord John Russell
John Russell
Friends of the Church of England
Lord Russell
Reform Ministry
Whittle Harvey
Mr. Duncombe
John Trelawney
Page Wood
Hear
Gladstone
Sir Robert Peel
Commons
Lords
Hadfield
House of Commons
Oxford
Heywood
Dodson
Goschen
Fawcett
Bouverie
John Coleridge
Brougham
James Graham
Minutes of Council
Lord J. Russell
Mr. Forster
Liberal Party
Buxton
Sturge
Cobden
Bright
Mr. Cobden
Wales
Church of England
Education Department
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