Debate on secular and religious education in Wales
A Welsh parliamentary debate discusses coupling education with religious instruction, citing Prussia and the United States as contrasts. The speaker argues for state funded secular schooling with religious instruction led by churches and Sunday schools, urging that education strengthen both intellect and faith while preserving church authority.
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Prussia
Europe
Berlin
America
United States
Wales
Church of Christ
Caesar
Cassar
God
C. W. Duxe
Arundel
Harpy
Llardy
League
Agitation Over Compulsion in Secular School Plans
Debate on compulsory secular schooling actions shows Mr Hardy urging universal application but warning of tyranny. Mr Menty contends government moves favor the Church of England, tying grants to voluntary schools and cutting links with local boards. The bill fails to settle the issue.
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Hardy
Menty
Church of England
Privy Council
Lords debate on Married Women's Property Bill read in second
Lord Cargus moved the second reading and urged redress of hardships. Clauses would need amendment. a Select Committee referral was proposed. A lengthy discussion followed with many provisions condemned, but Lord Cairns’s proposal was agreed. The Appellate Jurisdiction Bill passed at third reading and the Lords adjourned.
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House of Lords
Lord Cargus
Lord Cairns
Education Bill Debate Drags On Amid Denominational Clash
In a lengthy adjourned Commons session the debate over the Education Bill continues as Mr. Mianu argues for cautious support while opposing the government’s religious clauses. He warns the measure may fail to provide a lasting, non-denominational system and urges revisions to blend voluntary and rate-funded schools amid strong opposition to coercive measures.
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House of Commons
Richard
Mianu
England
Hon
Forster
Mi Uu
Hear
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