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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 25, 1870
Page
4
In debating exclusive secular education versus state grants for religious schools, the author argues for coexistence. He proposes tuition equality, optional parental choice, and possible government subsidies with school board support, while addressing concerns about religious influence, funding burden, and opposition from existing denominational schools. He advocates gradual reform and religious education alongside secular instruction.
Letter to the Nonconformist editor argues the bill's main flaw is excluding Headships of Colleges from its reach. Cambridge Nonconformists press for an amendment backed by Lord E Fitzmaurice and note clerical fellowships as a conceded point. They warn that if Lords block the bill this year, open clerical as well as lay fellowships should be demanded next year.
Tam, yours truly, Ww. 8S. ALDIS argues the main amendment is to keep headships closed to remove the caste distinction between Churchman and Dissenter. If headships remain closed, Dissenters would remain legally inferior.
A letter bemoans the Lords rejection of the deceased wife’s sister marriage bill, denounces Anglican bishops as Conservative blockers of liberty, argues Nonconformists’ consciences deserve respect, and criticizes church authority over civil law.
Bishops oppose the Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill while three sees oppose the measure. Ministerial supporters include Lord Kimberley Lord Lansdowne and Lord Granville. Lord Wesbury mocks scripture interpretation as deliberations proceed amid a crowd in the Commons with foreign observers present.
In Parliament Lord Carnarvon denounces Greek mismanagement over the Greek massacre of Englishmen in Greece. He cites broken safety guarantees, the refusal of amnesty, and troop use against brigands, calling for full trials and justice while praising King George for his conduct. The debate notes the inquiry and government stance.
The Bishop of Pertznor and Lord CHAncestor condemn limits on marriage while the Duke of Anayt and Lord Granville push for a broader review. A committee funded by wealthy men spreads falsehoods. The bill to change marriage law is defeated 77 to 73 after a heated debate and adjournment.
On Friday the Duke of Aragut stated no plan for major changes to Scotland administration. Lord Kimsercey outlined the Poor Metropolis Bill and moved its second reading. The Duke of Ricamont approved the bill but said equalisation and centralisation had gone far enough. The bill was read a second time and the Lords adjourned at seven.
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