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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 19, 1869
Page
19
The piece argues that current liquor laws are a national scandal and predicts reform after reforms in 1867-8. It credits publicans and beerhouse keepers with opposing change, notes Parliament’s readiness to tighten liquor sales, and calls for education to curb intemperance.
The session focuses on the Irish Church Bill with a strong Cabinet-led drive, while other government measures face uncertain fate in the Lords. Debates touch on Scotch education, Endowed Schools, bankruptcy reform, and electoral inquiries as priorities, with risks to passage timing and broader reform.
The Peace Society leads May anniversaries emphasizing goodwill and restraint amid growing pacific sentiment across Europe. Public opinion trends favor arbitration, reduced armaments, and non intervention, with rulers urged to curb militarism while statesmen back peaceful dispute resolution.
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