France amid factions and the fate of free institutions
The piece argues France cannot sustain free institutions, as a priest-dominated public, prefects shaping opinion, and military authority undermine liberty. Thiers' experiment failed, with a provisional Republic likely giving way to Monarchy, while Europe shifts as France represses domestic religious groups and cannot challenge Italy’s unity or Germany.
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M. Gambetta
Duc de Broglie
M. Thiers
France
Europe
Germany
Gladstone Speech and Lords Debate Stir House
The House of Commons debated the Judicature Bill with Mr. Gladstone delivering a forceful state speech defending precedent against Lords privileges. Disraeli challenged the ministerial plan as unclear while Mitchell Henry’s brief remarks drew derision and a later attempt to banish reporters. The night extended to four, ending with six adjournment divisions and Cavendish’s defeat.
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House of Commons
Lord Cairns
Gladstone
House of Lords
Blackstone
Disraeli
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Disraeli
White
Mitchell Henry
Dudgeon
the Times
Lord George Cavendish
England and Wales
House
George Cavendish
Boys at Farningham Home Visit for Summer fete
On a sunny Saturday the Home for Little Boys at Farningham hosted a summer fete. The event featured a Bradford School inspection, performances by infants aged three to eight, and a visit by the 10th Surrey Rifle Volunteers band.
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Farningham
Grey Village
Bradford
Surrey Rifle Volunteers
Ludgate Hill
New Bradford School
Stephen Cave