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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 12, 1879
Page
7
At a Friday meeting the Liberal Six Hundred rejected the proposal and the large minority margin 130 to 180 doomed a secular union. On Saturday the Association released its nominees from pledges, Conservatives accepted, Bible reading restored, no contest on the 27th, and a notable educational experiment ends.
In Liverpool thirty-two hopefuls were cut to fifteen for thirty-two seats, changing Catholic and Nonconformist balance. Manchester faces a pitched contest among five Church candidates backed by Birley with three opposing Churchmen, aiding six unsectarians. Leeds expected to field a contest while Bradford’s Denominationalists may quit per MP Ripley.
In Monday elections 103 of 189 provincial mayors are Liberals with only five large towns Bristol Liverpool Sheffield Hull and Salford choosing Conservative leaders. The piece notes social factors weigh heavily in mayoral choices and highlights Nonconformist religious zeal exemplified by London’s new Shoreditch Tabernacle and remarks by MP Mr Fawcett praising voluntary effort and emancipation from state religious control.
Observers report loud cheers as Lord Beaconsfield delivers a partisan verdict at the Guildhall on Monday night. The Premier warns that a country ignoring European fortunes risks becoming an object of plunder while English influence in Europe could sustain long term peace, a view contrasted by a Dutch paper criticizing England’s past actions in Greece and the Eastern Question.
Sir Garnet Wolseley writes on missionaries in Zululand denouncing force and government interference. He argues progress rests on quiet servant leadership by godly men, not on emoluments or trading gains. John Dunn, among thirteen independent chiefs, remains wary though colonial pressure shifts his stance.
Rev W Griffith reports first intelligence for months on the London Missionary Society Central African mission. He arrives at Kwikuru near Mirambo country and rests while news of the late missionary Dodgshun’s death near Ujiji remains unrevealed.
Mr Henry Richard MP plans to move for gradual European disarmament when the opportunity arises in the House of Commons. He notes past success of a 1873 arbitration motion and argues discussion now would benefit both home and world. The Peace Society committee supports the proposal. Edward Capern prepares a poetry volume Sun Gleams and Shadow Pearls. Chappuis Daylight Reflectors promote kitchen lighting with gas or oil savings.
The Rev W Griffith reports safe arrival at Kwikuru Urambo as the Central Africa mission advances. He notes gifts from Mirambo, attempts to trade firearms, and strict cautions on goods. A medical operation on Mirambo’s arm proceeds and a temporary mission building site is chosen with workers and gardens planned.
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