Controversy Over South Africa Court Martial and Prince's Role
An official letter from Sir O H Ellice to Sir Garnet Wolseley defends home authorities amid South Africa court martial proceedings. It notes Queen's direction to quash findings and details debate over Prince Napoleon's non-official status and the escort requirement, with blame shifted to Lt Col Harrison and Captain Carey.
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Horse Guards
South Africa
O. H. Ellice
Garnet Wolseley
Thej
Prince Napoleon
Forbes
Dr. Russell
General Staff
Carey
Lord Chelmsford
Harrison
British Soldiers Allegedly Under Foreign Pretender’s Orders
An account notes the Prince’s death after he refused a command, and questions arise about why British soldiers were believed to be acting under a foreign claimant who had no legal or moral right to rule.
Gladstone on Productive Gardening and Home Growers
The piece reports Gladstone at Hawarden urging cottage garden cultivation to supplement cereals. He notes imports of fruits and vegetables, potential for large scale vegetable and dairy production, and lessons from Normandy and the United States, urging small landlords and workers near towns to adopt efficient methods and better seed, manures, and organization.
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Aylesbury
Lord Beaconsfield
Mansion House
Marquis of Hartington
Gladstone
Hawarden
Normandy
United States
England
Prout
Times
Burial Question Sparks Abergele Debate Over Interments Act
Mr. Osborne Morgan criticised Mr. Marten's Interments Act as a disguise for church rates and opposition to nonconformist access to parish churchyards. He warned chaplain salaries and cemetery costs would be rate funded, calling it revival of church rates in a new form. Morgan plans to reintroduce his bill next session.
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Osborne Morgan
Abergele
Marten
Morgan