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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 08, 1876
Page
8
A reflective critique argues corruption is not exclusive to America and national reform rests on citizen engagement. It questions Grant’s leadership and Civil Service reforms, suggests political class dominance, and warns that lax administration imperils trust in government.
The article critiques Lord Salisbury's bill arguing it endows the clergy, tightens clerical power in colleges and the University, abolishes merit based appointments, risks clerical bias in statutes, reduces Queen in Council review, and would bind reform efforts. It warns the reforming aim may be masked by sectarian language.
In the House of Commons debate on Army Estimates Mr Gathorne Hardy is praised for clear, frank presentation and practical progress in Army reforms. The piece contrasts his skill with Mr Ward Hunt, notes Conservative follow‑through on Liberal predecessors, and records Liberal praise of Hardy's work under War Secretary’s leadership.
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