Defiant Opposition to Irish Church Bill Second Reading
Lords debate a disestablishment measure with protests against using church endowments for secular aims. Speakers argue for reform, warn of constitutional crisis, and urge compromise rather than prolonged parliamentary conflict.
Debated Trish Church Bill Sees Reduced Attendance
Friday's adjourned debate drew fewer spectators than prior nights as Earl Bussett addressed the bill. He supported it while criticizing opponents who cited Cicero to argue the case's weak points, supporting concurrent endowment but noting disestablishment and disendowment would proceed despite objections.
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Peterborough
Mr. Disraeli
Mr. Gladstone
Ve Victis
Hear
House of Lords
Ireland
England
Gladstone
Lichfield
Earl Bussett
Cicero
Sybil
Witt
Canning
Peel
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Adamu
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Duke of Argyll
Mr. Miall
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Ilrish
Lord Cochester
Lord Stranwore
Irish Church Commission
Tuam
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