Clerical Fellowships in Oxford Colleges Debate
The House near unanimously backs conservative limits on clerical fellowships at Oxford. Critics argue the rule undercuts merit, lowers university character, and diverts funds to college livings, while proponents warn against eroding official religious influence in education.
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Goschen
Oxford
House of Commons
Charles Dilke
Cambridge
Trevelyan
Trevyelyan
Mr. Gladstone
Free Church Assembly Debates Disestablishment in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on May 31 the Free Church General Assembly considers disestablishment. Dr Begg and William Kidston push for separation while Dr Rainy calls for a national Scottish Church and committee action. Speakers include Sir Henry Moncrieff and others as the chamber, crowded and tense, weighs state church relations.
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Edinburgh
Free Church General Assembly
Goold
Free Church
Begg
William Kidston
Glasgow
United Presbyterians
Liberal Party
Rainy
Ife
Henry Moncrieff
Dr. Rainy
Henry
Court of Session
Lord Moncrieff
Supreme Court
Earl of Kintore
Thomas Smith
Sir Henry Moncrieff
Sir Henry
Perth
Mr. Rainnie
Rainnie
Imrie
Dunfermline
Charles Cowan
M.P
House of Commons