Growing Muslim minority in Turkey sparks European pressure
The text notes a rising, outwardly confident Muslim populace in Turkish lands protected by France, warning the inevitable clash with dominant powers. It asserts Salonica as a turning point, signaling Europe’s growing view that Moslem rule may be displaced to resolve the Eastern question.
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Salonica
Europe
Turkey
Public Morals and the Laxity of Modern Society
A Victorian essay decries rising laxity in manners across classes, noting a divorce case judged by Sir James Hannen as reflecting social change. It laments aristocratic decadence, calls for clearer religious guidance, and argues morality needs religion and plain church teaching rather than fashionable hypocrisy.
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J. Hannen
James Hannen
Elysian
Mayfair
Morning Post
Saturday Review
Matthew Arnold
England
British Quarterly Review
Sahom
Sketches from the Gallery on Merchant Shipping Bill
In the House of Commons on Tuesday morning the Merchant Shipping Bill clears committee after twelve nights, with Sir Charles Adderley asserting its virgo intacta status while critics note remaining gaps filled by new clauses. The debate turns toward the Commons Preservation and Education Act amendments as opposition rachets up, and the broader political fray looms with potential clashes over ministerial integrity and Irish votes.
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House of Commons
Charles Adderley
W. Harcourt
Lindley Murray
Plimsoll
Board of Trade
H. James
Mr. Lowe
Commons
Fawcett
Charles Dilke
Disraeli
Mr. Disraeli