Spain’s peaceful shift to liberal constitutional rule
The article praises Spain entering a new epoch with a liberal democratic constitution and a government proven against personal ambition. It notes religious freedom as a reality, Protestantism growing, and the Pope constrained, with confidence Spain will avoid relapse despite financial strains, under any regime from Regency to Republic.
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Spain
Cadiz
Abundance and Waste of Coal Highlighted by Vivian
The piece argues against fears of coal exhaustion by H Hussey Vivian MP and references Prof Jevons and Sir W Armstrong. It discusses continued coal availability, argues for greater energy efficiency, and links fuel use to cooking costs, industry, and national debt. The text cautions skepticism about inexhaustible mines and stresses economy as prudent policy.
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Tosh
H. Hussey Vivian
M.P
William Armstrong
Jevons
Vivian
Royal Commission
Bristol
Somersetshire
Gloucestershire
Frederick Edwards
Humphler
Coal Fields Duration Committee
Sunday and ragged schools tax debate in Parliament
In a Commons reading debate Mr. Reep argued for exempting Sunday and ragged schools from rates, citing rapid growth in attendance and social benefits. Critics warned exemptions could close schools, while others urged broader tax reform and noted parallel exemptions in Ireland and Scotland. The bill passed the second reading by 157 to 71.
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Reep
United Kingdom
London
Westminster
Graves
Ireland
Scotland
Percy Wynpham
Goscuza
Barrow
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Wernerr
Committee of Supply
Bright
House of Lords