University mood shifts toward Liberalism in Scotland
The piece notes undergraduates at three Scotch Universities leaning Liberal, hinting Scotland's opinion drift. It cites Hartington's visit as a contributing factor and remarks on broader news including mine woes, a fierce east coast gale, the Pope's illness, the Kaffir War’s end, and a US Senate party struggle with a Democratic victory after a long session.
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Scotland
Lord Hartington
Fope
Krell
Bartle Frere
United States
Senate
Plevna siege reshapes hopes for peace in winter outlook
The piece revisits Osman Pasha’s defense of Plevna as Russian forces close in, arguing relief efforts may fail and predicting the fortress’s fall could push Russia toward peace terms. It notes supply shortages, mutinous officers, and doubts about Mehemet Ali’s relief operation, while cautioning England’s role in any settlement.
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Metz
Plevna
Osman Pasha
Chefket Pasha
Orkhanie
Gourke
Mehemet Ali
England
Osman Pusla
Orchanic
Hakki Pasha
Dubnik
Constantinople
Shipka
Sofia
Constantine
Orchanie
Provitz
Etropol
Russia
Clerical Inspectors and the Manchester School boards
The Manchester Diocesan Conference heard criticisms of clerical bias in education with Rev. Kennedy singled out for partisan remarks. The piece argues such bias harms impartial administration, noting inspectorates and training colleges favor church schools and oppose national education goals.
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Manchester
W. J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Education Department
Episcopal Church