Ireland and Land Reform in Debates on Irish Policy
Lord Mayo outlines government plans and criticizes measures on land tenure and tenant protections. He rejects disestablishment of the church, argues for fair compensation and written contracts, and previews an Irish Reform Bill and a Catholic University plan. The discussion covers education, emigration, and the Fenian threat, with focus on church endowments and surveying current revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Mr. Maguire
Maguire
Lord Russell
Neath
Mill
Jack Cade
Harears
Lord A. Clinton
O' Berane
Earl of Mayo
Condition of
Fitzgeralds
Emmets
Mitchell
United States
Australia
Canada
United Kingdom
Bright
John Gray
Lord Mayo
Haster
Reat
Trinity College
Queen’s University
Commission
Liberal Party
Earl Russell
Ireland Church Question Sparks heated parliamentary debate
A long House of Commons debate discusses Ireland's church status with speakers warning against confiscation and calling for gradual reform. Lord Mayo opposes revolutionary change and urges elevation of all churches, while government yet opposes both motion and amendment as adjournment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Morpeth
Sir G. Grey
Lord Mayo
Horsman
Gladstone
Colonel Barrierot
Mr. Ayrton
England
Wales
Church Rates Debate Shows Split Over Abolition Bills
The House spent hours on four church rates measures with Mr Gladstone opposing merging his abolition bill with others. After extended discussion the committee moved toward Gladstone's bill while postponements set for April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardcastle
Mr. Hubbard
Newdegate
Gladstone
Harpcastie
Newbdsgarte
Finsharp
B. Hops
Northcote
Walpole
Hussage
Henry
Buckingham
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