Maynooth Grant Debate Divides Irish Church Bill Support
The Irish Church Bill sparks heated division over Maynooth provisions as Whaley urges dissolution of the college, while a large majority backs government terms. A plan to compensate Maynooth and Belfast Presbyterian College is debated as Parliament eyes next steps and possible appointments of Church Commissioners.
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Maynooth
Pee
Presbyterian College
Belfast
Maynooth College
Sinclair Aytoun
Kentish Fire and Church Row at St James Hall Meeting
A Monday St James's Hall gathering shows Kentish fire and noisy debate over the Irish Church Bill. The piece compares it with past Liberation Society events and criticizes the Tory aristocracy for urging strong opposition. It also discusses nonconformist views, church state relations, and the Liberation Society's annual report.
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St. James’s Hall
England
Tatropolis
Earl
Dokée
Trish Church
Guardian
India
Higland
The
Liberation Society
Abolition of Compulsory Church-rates Thwarted in Ireland
The Liberation Society reports progress toward ending mandatory Church-rate taxation. The 1868 Act ends compulsory rates, shifting to voluntary contributions. The Executive Committee notes legislative hurdles and pledges to monitor for abuse while promoting the new system.
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Mr. Gladstone
Oxford
Church of England
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Disselit
Mr. Hadfield
W. J. E. Bennett
Frome
Bristol
Kingdom of the World
Kingdom of God
Bennett
Baptist Missionary Society
Landells
the Liberation Society
Council of the Society For the Liberation of Religion
Cannon-street Hotel
Ireland
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