Ireland and the promise of liberal reform in the empire
The article argues that Ireland remains distrustful of English rule amid prosperity and quiet, with Fenianism still latent. It credits the Gladstone Liberal approach as key to restoring loyalty, while criticizing the Tory stance and praising the Duke of Abercorn as a transitional figure until sweeping reforms unite the empire.
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Ireland
Gladstone
Duke of
Abercorn
The Whence and the Whither at Norwich Meeting
The article weighs science and faith from the British Association meeting at Norwich. It argues action follows thought and science supports social advance, while cautions against anti religious dogma. It highlights Darwinism debates, Lyell, Hooker, Tyndall, and calls for harmony between Christianity and science.
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Thomas Carlyle
Norwich
British Association
Looker
Agassiz
Charles Lyell
Hooker
Association
Tris
Tram
Dr. Hooker
Tyndall
Mary
Scotland and the Liberal Party in the General Election
The article argues Toryism is dying in Scotland as the Reform Act expands seats to sixty. It notes many Liberal victories are unchallenged, with thirty-one seats likely Liberal and several Glasgow seats uncontested, while remaining Scottish constituencies show Liberal versus Liberal contests.
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Scotland
Peebles
Selkirk
Tweed
Glasgow