Disestablishment Drive Intensifies in Scottish Assembly
The article argues Free Church leaders face a failed bid for reconciliation with the Free Church and notes MPs from both sides show interest in Presbyterian reunion. It highlights Liberal and Tory opinions, with Is a push toward disestablishment as the bill advances. An Aberdeen meeting shows merchants backing the cause amid rising conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Church
Buchanan
United Presbyterian Church
London
Assembly
Rainy
Westminster
Baxter
Scotland
Robert Anstruther
Fife
Barclay
Maitland
Kirkcudbright
Free Church Assembly
George Balfour
Duncan McLaren
Aberdeen
Scotch Patronage Bill Sparks Glasgow Opposition Debate
Notice of a second reading move on the Church Patronage Scotland Bill. Discussions cover patronage loss, compensation, and elections for ministers and elders. A Glasgow Town Council motion opposed the bill, citing financial and governance concerns, with votes 28 to 12 on a previous question amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Church of Scotland
Disraeli
House of Commons
Glasgow
Miller
Scotland
Mathieson
Baillie Collins
General Assembly of the Church
Gordon Lectures On Liberation Society Across Yorkshire
The Rev J H Gordon of Darlington spoke at BraDuineton and Flamborough and Finny about the Liberation Society. He argued national property should not aid a community section and explained the society’s aims, with responses from local presiders and thanks from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dickinson
F.R.S.L
Gordon
J. Bentley
J. Andrew
The
Liberation Society
J. W. Morgan
Flamborough
Primitive Methodist
J. H. Gordon
Darlington
John Andrew
Leeds
S. Shipley
J. Capelman
Finny
Scar Borouca
Spa
Booty
Mellor
Halifax
Mr. Booty
Andrew
Notable meetings aid progress in cautious efforts
Two gentlemen are warmly received as tentative meetings occur, with many friends making themselves known at the close. The gatherings are described as less exciting yet重要 for the current work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perations
Ritualists Oppose the Primate's Public Worship Bill at London Meeting
A large St James's Hall gathering organized by the English Church Union condemned the Archbishop of Canterbury's Public Worship Regulation Bill. Dr Pusey spoke of prudence and conscience, while Canon Iddon and Archdeacon Denison led resolutions asserting opposition and urging church synods to determine the law before obedience. The four-hour session ended near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Church Union
St. James’s Hall
Archbishop of Canterbury
Charles Lindley Wood
Pusey
Church Association
House of Lords
Court of Pen
Canon Iddon
Archdeacon Denison
Church and State Clash Across Catholic Polish Dioceses
The Catholic clergy in Posen resist Archbishop Ledochowski's removal and refuse to recognise a vacancy, while government officials appoint administrators for Posen and Gnesen. Two priests are fined for accusing the German minister of Rome of shoplifting Church documents. The Cathedral Chapter opposes electing a Vicar-General, and the German Catholic Association in Mayence pushes for papal independence and critiques the empire's policy toward the Holy See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posen
Ledochowski
Herr von Rendell
Rome
Falk
Massenbach and
Nolan
Gnesen
German Catholic Association
Mayence
Mpire
Holy See
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