Irish Church Disestablishment Debate Ends With Passage
In a heated session Parliament approved the disestablishment and disendowment of the Irish Church. Supporters argued for severing temporal ties while preserving its spiritual mission, noting the Parliament’s courage and the shift away from political entanglements. The division yielded a 361 to 114 majority, and the bill, after passing a third reading, moved on as the house adjourned.
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Temple of Jerusalem
England
French elections show rising opposition in first tally
The Journal des Debate lists deputies elected last week in France with 229 chosen on first scrutiny. Government candidates lead, but opposition gains are forecast to reach near 100 after a second scrutiny amid sporadic disturbances in Amiens St Etienne Angers Lille Dijon and Toulouse.
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Journal de Paris
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Lille
Dijon
Toulouse
Paris
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Thiers
Garnier-Pagés
Jules Ferry
Jules Favre
Jount d’Alton-Shee
Tovernment
M. Thiers
Satur
Protestant Conference at Worms Denounces Papal Encyclical
About 1000 delegates at the Worms assembly adopt a declaration rejecting the September 1868 Papal letter and the Syllabus. The conference condemns hierarchical authority and Jesuit influence, calls for Protestant independence, and urges unity against threats to civil liberty and church reform.
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Germany
Worms
Rome
Protestant Conference
England Accepts Austrian Proposals on Trade Treaty
The Vienna Presse reports that England has accepted Austrian proposals on the treaty of commerce but final approval rests with the Upper House of the Reichsrat and the Hungarian Chamber.
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Vienna Presse
England
Reichsrath
Italian party of action blamed for Crenneville attack at Leghorn
The Austrian Correspondence says the attempt on General Crenneville at Leghorn was by the Italian party of action to provoke a quarrel between Austria and Italy. It argues revolutionists seek to sever ties, but notes such moves will instead bring Austria and Italy closer in shared interests.
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Leghorn
Party of Action
Austria
Italy
Italian Chamber rejects financial conventions and scrambles for crisis
In Italy the Chamber of Deputies rejected by a large majority all three financial conventions from Count Cambray Digny. A seven member select committee will oppose them in debate. General Menabrea cites the death of Digny's son as keeping the Finance Minister away. Signor Ferraris wins Turin interior post. Minghetti loses Bologna by 47 votes and a second ballot is likely.
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General Menabrea
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Signor Ferraris
Interior
Turin
Signor Minghetti
Bologna
Signor Cerieri
Spain’s Cortes Endorse Constitution Amid Uncertain Promises
The Cortes finished debating the Spanish Constitution as remaining clauses were adopted. Promulgation date unsettled. Republicans may not take oaths. Unionists could trigger a Serrano cabinet without Regency. Ortiz’s resignation not yet accepted. Castille crops look promising with heavy rains. Paris reports wagered chances of the Prince of Asturias over Montpensier. Ex-Queen reportedly refuses to abdicate.
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Marshal Serrano
Senor Ortiz
Castille
Daily Telegraph
Paris
Duke of Montpensier
Prince of the Asturias
New York Correspondent Doubts Sumner Speech Basis
The New York Daily News correspondent says Mr. Sumner's speech should not guide negotiations on Alabama claims. American lawyers dispute its law, while Motley's instructions and press sentiment shape cautious diplomacy amid public debates. The Times notes twelve ironclads for sale and a potential tax refund ruling.
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