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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 15, 1872
Page
6
The Nonconformist outlines advertising rates: one line at a shilling, each extra line sixpence, Leaper Page adds 2s 6d per ten lines or under, and five lines for situations wanted. It touts rising circulation since 1872 and registers for transmission abroad as a medium for advertisers.
TO CORRESPONDENTS Henry Norton. Too late Our next number will contain a full report of the anniversary meeting of the Peace Society.
The Parliament adjourns for a fortnight as Commons reject the Permissive Prohibitory Bill while Lords dampen stringent Licensing Bill clauses. The Ballot Bill awaits a final lower-house vote. Controversy over literacy declarations at polls and external treaty ratifications loom ahead.
A reflection on the Alabama Claims dispute between London and Washington. The piece argues the quarrel is diplomatic, driven by American politics, with the U.S. duty to stand firm while listening to representations from Britain.
The Washington Treaty and its Supplementary Article move toward excluding indirect Alabama claims from arbitration between Britain and the United States. Grant has accepted the article and the Senate will decide, with hopes high for reason and humanity guiding the process. Public sentiment has shifted from anger to restrained, cooperative dialogue as negotiations continue.
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