Economy and empire in Gladstone era politics debated
A speech argues for economy and imperial retrenchment, opposing Ireland unrest and colonial costs. It urges recalling troops and reforming taxation to relieve workers, while defending religious education and national institutions against radical reform. The speaker predicts a sharply contested new Parliament.
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Miall
Canada
Australian
Cape of Good Hope
England
Russia
France
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Gladatone
Liberal Party
Radical Party
House of Lords
Ol Nias
Greatritain
Church of
Engand
Scotland
Rome
Ireland Described as Land Overrun by See Powers
An Irish observer argues that Ireland’s condition is not an island by water but a land mass dominated by ecclesiastical sees. The State Church influence is cited as leaving Ireland effectively governed by church jurisdictions rather than surrounding seas.
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Ireland
Right of Women to Vote Hearings at Court of Common Pleas
Hearing began on appeals from revising barristers with the Manchester case over 5346 female claimants awaiting status. Lords Bovill, Willes, Byles and Keating ruled no common law right for women to vote in Parliament, citing Reform Act 1867 and Romilly's Act, while noting no clear authority supporting such a right.
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Court of Common Pleas
Manchester
Coleridge
Henry IV
Lord Romilly
Bovill
Willes
Byles
Keating
Banco
Charlton
Appellant
V. Lings
Olive v. Ingram
Lord Coke
Sir John Romilly
Justice Byles
Court of Session
Scotland
Working People's Winter Evenings at Lambeth Baths Start
A large audience attended the first in a seven part series at Lambeth Baths. Rev Mr Murphy led choir and readings, welcomed attendees, and outlined aims for fruitful future gatherings. The program features vocalisation readings and news segments, with plans for another South London Exhibition next year.]]>
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Bright
Edinburgh
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Maidstone
Saul
Freedmen’s Aid Society
Reverdy Johnson
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Union
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