National Education Bill Divides Liberals and Nonconformists
A Gravesend meeting condemns the government bill for intensifying religious divisions in schools. Petitions and resolutions across Liverpool Norwich Nottingham and Taunton demand unsectarian, compulsory, free education with ratepayer elected boards and oppose denominational state instruction.
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Princes-street
Wm. Guest
Tulk
Liberal Association
Liverpool
United Presbyterian Presbytery
Law Association
House of Commons
J. J. Stitt
General Baptist Midland Conference
Ripley
Derby
Midland Counties
Auberon Herbert
M.P
Robert Argile
Charles Clarke
Ashby-de-la- Zouch
Corn Exchange
Bromsgrove
Matheson
Ellis
Nottingham
St. Mary’s
Norwich
National Education League
Manchester Town Hall
Forster
Alderman Rumney
West Somerset
Paul's Meeting
Taunton
W. Young
G. W. Humphreys
Wellington
W. H. Griffith
The
Independent College
Joseph Wilshire
KE. Bates
Bishop's Hall
G. W. Roughton
Watchet
Messrs. E. Rossiter
Samuel Pollard
John Thorne
Walter Maynard
Gladstone
Halifax
Alderman Hutchinson
J.P
Constantine
Councillor Wayman
Lloyd- Jones
League
John Scarborough
John Snowden
Education Union
Algeria Reform Moves in French Chamber Sparks Resignation Talks
Last Wednesday in Paris the French Chamber passed an Algeria reform order of the day with cross party support. Ollivier promised three Algerian representatives, boosting Liberal backing. rumors say Marshal MacMahon may resign. The chamber adjourned to January 21 to push committee work, while a Left Centre banquet celebrated unity with the Emperor’s cabinet.
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M. Ollivier
Senate
M. Jules Favre
Marshal MacMahon
d'Andelarre
Friends of Liberty
Constitutional Empire
Duel Fatal in Madrid: Infante Henry Killed in Pose
The Duke de Montpensier and Infante Henry of Bourbon fought a duel in Madrid on Saturday. Henry was shot in the head and killed after a sequence of exchanges. The Duke’s remark after the fatal shot cited paternal intent toward Henry’s children. Authorities lack evidence to arrest the Duke. The dispute arose from Henry’s insulting letter accusing Montpensier of Jesuit conspiracy.
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Henry of Bourbon
Prince Henry
Madrid
Trench
Prim
Spain
Cortes
Nord
Marshal Serrano
Degenerate French Senate Crisis Preoccupies Ollivier Cabinet
Reports from Paris describe a Senate revolt over Ollivier’s pledge to curb clerical monopoly on constitutional matters. The Gaulois notes the constitutional state cannot have costly spokes, while the Left seeks Budget control and veto rights. Government aims for a stable majority with no immediate dissolution.
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M. Ollivier
Senate
Daily News
Senatus Consultum
Corps Législatif
M. Rouher
Ollivier
Gaulois
Senate Passes Sherman Bill For 1.2 Billion Bonds
The Washington Senate backed a Sherman measure authorizing 1.2 billion dollars in bonds payable in coin and tax exempt. The bill sets 5 4 and 4 percent interest and allows treasury agents to negotiate the issue. The House is expected to reject or modify it. Georgia statehood bill advances in the House after 114 to 71 vote. New Hampshire elections shift to Republicans with Stearns reelected governor and a solid Legislature. Sir John Young plans to depart Ottawa for Red River Territory after Parliament adjourns. The Chicago journals publish.
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United States
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House of Representatives
Georgia
New Hampshire
Stearns
John Young
Canada
Ottawa
Red River
Chicago
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