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Parliamentary remarks on dockyards and a British debate
The discussion mocks naval spending with Sir James Elphinstone and Mr. Rylands noted critics. It cites Oxford's stance on military centers, Auberon Herbert’s eloquence, and Cardwell’s counter. An accident at Herbert’s side interrupts his argument while Callan Committee fallout and Liberal defections influence the vote, with reflections on US Parliament manners.
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James
Rylands
James Elphinstone
University of Oxford
Oxford
Auberon Herbert
Mowbray
University
Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Cardwell
Hughes
Callan Committee
Cross
Playfair
Bouverie
Vernon Harcourt
Gladstone
Callan Schools Committee
Hardy
Whitbread
Bourke
O’conor Don
Lord Hartington
Newdegate
J. Manners
H. James
H. Matthews
National Board
Dr. Playfair