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Religious liberty clash over board schools and denominational funding
A Congregational Union meeting critiques the Education Bill and Endowed Schools Act, arguing payment for denominational school instruction by ratepayers infringes religious liberty. Speakers urge opposition to government policy, warning of threats to Nonconformity, with calls for broader political action and Ireland implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board School
Forster
House of Commons
Hear
Lord Lyttelton
Messrs
Egypt
Dale
Kingdom
Church of England
H. Ricward
M.P
Assembly of the
Congregational Union
Hannay
Union
Richarp
Mr. Forster
Mr. Richard
Endowed Schools Commission
Miall
Cuthbertson
Dixon
Lord de Grey
England
Wales
T. W. Davins
Colchester
Mr. Baines
Sonury Jownstong
Merthyr
Ireland
Johnstone
Council On Education
Rev. B. Wallan
Lewisham