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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 18, 1870
Page
7
A report expresses optimism that new roads and labour will enrich New Zealand’s resources. It notes room for both Englishmen and natives and that past divisions can be buried as races work together for prosperous future.
A study of London's vast religious work across denominations. It highlights 361 London City Mission agents, nearly 2 million home visits, over 100 thousand sick visits, and millions of tracts and Bible copies distributed. It argues for greater unity and freedom to expand evangelisation amid ongoing tension between nonconformists and establishment churches.
The straw bonnet and hat trade heats up with brisk demand in Doncaster and Luton as manufacturers hire more workers at higher wages. France and America place large orders, with China trade prospects. Plaiters earn more per score yard, rising from 6d to 9d-1s. University of Cambridge expects growth after the University Tests Abolition Bill, Caius and Jesus College planning new buildings for October start and loges additions. London governance debate favors municipal boroughs with Home Office input. Home Secretary opinion awaited. The Common Council backs a plan to create independent municipalities, while an amendment expanding current corporation powers is rejected.
The report shows 1 560 709 votes with riots in Paris. Barricades rose in Rue Moret and Rue Courselles. several rioters wounded and 12 arrested with arms. Police and guards clashed. 600 arrests, 100 sentenced to six months to one year. Paris celebrated the Emperor at barracks. Ollivier named Vice-President of the Council. New ministers appointed. Rochefort and Grousset warned to cease contributions.
The Dominion Parliament was prorogued with the Governor General praising measures on Banking Tariff Providence Manitoba and Census. He lauded the Manitoba Bill, noted the Red River expedition would reassure loyalists and Indigenous groups, and credited prompt action with preventing Fenian invasion. Sir John A Macdonald lies gravely ill amid doubts on recovery. Troops head to Red River. the Chicora encounter stalls US canal passage. Canada yields to United States in an unnamed matter.
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