Arbitration settles Alabama dispute in Geneva
The Geneva arbitration ends a six month stalemate as Count Scropis and colleagues declare indirect claims inadmissible under international law. President Kant accepts the ruling as binding for public law, and Lord Tenterden moves to submit final Britain arguments. Parliament details the arrangement while the ballot issue is discussed in the Commons.
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Alabama
Genova
Mr. Wish
Earl Granville
Count Scropis
Bancroft Davis
Washington
Lresident
Kant
Lord Tenterden
Great Britain
Geneva Court
House of Commons
Debates Over Ballot Amendments and Financial Outlook
The article reviews parliamentary clashes over optional ballot provisions and polling-hour changes, noting the Lords and Commons friction. It details Chancellor Lowe’s growing revenue, potential surplus, and France Germany terms for occupied districts, plus French Budget tensions and Dr Livingstone Stanley reports.
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Disraeh
Gladstone
Commons
Lords
W. Ju. Forster
Tlords
Duke of Richmond
Mr. Gladstone
Lowe
France
Germany
Trench
Marne
Nante Marne
Belfort
National Assembly
M. Thiers
Rieht
Livingstone
London
New York Herald
Stanley
Upp
House of Commons Reaffirms Secret Ballot Bill
The House of Commons sends the Ballot Bill back to the Lords with strong support, rejecting Lords amendments. It defends secrecy protections while noting tiny flaws in enforcing privacy for illiterate voters and opposing attempts to remove all safeguards. The debate highlights party positions and concerns over extending secrecy.
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House of Lords
Lords
Lord Salisbury
Duke of Richmond
Loase of Commons
Commons
Spouse of Commons
Mr. Disraeli
House
House of Cominons
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