Nations Pursue Peaceful Reconciliation Through Diplomatic Reform
The essay lauds a new code of national honour between England and America. It praises patience and courtesy in solving differences and notes diplomacy finally admitting faults to rectify them. This shift marks a historic reconciliation of patriotism with Christian principles.
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England
America
Lord Kimberley's Licensing Bill Faces House of Lords
A critical view argues licensing reform is blocked by licensed victuallers led by strong political influence. It praises small measures like Ibbetson and Bruce acts while urging public-house inspections. The piece warns of drunkenness and calls for ratepayer-led licensing boards to shape public opinion.
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Lord Kimberley
House OF Lords
Bass
England
Church of England
Selwin Ibbetson
Excise
Bruce
Her
Lords
House of Commons
Canon Kingsley
St. James’s Hall
Committee of Convocation
Province of
Canterbury
Henley
China
Ascension Day clash stirs House of Commons debate
The author recalls the House of Commons clash over Ascension Day committee meetings and the Ballot Bill. He notes Gladstone and Beresford-Hope opposing the change, critiques parliamentary oratory, and watches Wykeham Martin quote from Coningsby to mock public nominations while Floyer offers a lackluster closing contribution.
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Sclater- Booth
Charles Dickens
House of Commons
Sclater-Booth
Charles Adderley
Forster
Wykeham Martin
Coningsby
Floyer
Dorset
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House Or Commons
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Alabama
Bouverie
Beresford-Hope
Gladstone
Mr. Hope