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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 10, 1873
Page
4
The piece discusses universal local authority and compulsory powers of schooling, claiming the Government must avoid forcing sectarian friction. It argues that a compromise to extend school boards and allow denominational use of schools would ease rates and protect taxpayers, while nonconformists and radicals resist concessions.
The Westminster Working Men's Liberal Association chooses George Potter as a proposed working men candidate for Westminster in the November school board election. Reports cover Hawick, Greenock, and Liverpool board decisions on catechism use, fees for evening schools, and prize funds. Worcester opens 700-seat schools with religious services and conscience clauses discussed by Sir John Pakington and Canon Barry. The National Education League issues a circular noting tensions in Liberal unity over education acts and plans to pause campaign actions while keeping funds ready.
The letter expresses hope no further appeals to constituencies are needed over government educational policy. It stresses urgent support for the Ministry in any concessions, noting likely opposition from Conservatives and denominational supporters. Signed by Joseph Chamberlain as Executive Committee chair, Jesse Collings secretary, and Francis Adams secretary.
In Renfrewshire Liberal Colonel Muir and Conservative Colonel Campbell were nominated for the vacant seat amid cordial greetings as polling occurs today. Bradford Liberals lodge 1100–1200 objections to borough voters versus 300 Tory, aiming to boost Liberal gains. Dover confirms Barnett and Forbes as Conservative and Liberal candidates with voting planned between the 16th and 19th inst. Peterborough sees Charles Wilson Faver contest the Conservative interest. Barns Tar Plc reports S. D. Waddy praising liberal reforms and urging a Liberal government. Hull holds discussions to back Dudley R. Smith with other potential Liberal figures and Sir Spencer Robinson proposing broad civil liberty, while Conservatives consider two candidates including H. J. Atkinson. Wakefield's Conservatives nominate Edward Green as candidate.
Mr F E Villiers of Closeburn Hall declares as a Liberal but pledges independence from any party line. He opposes disestablishment of the Churches of England and Scotland and believes game laws require modification rather than abolition, and will not back the Permissive ballot.
The new Home Secretary spoke at Sheffield's Cutlers' Feast defending economy and his Treasury reforms. He said he reduced expenditure, praised tax cuts, and claimed to leave finances in good order while hinting at a possible dissolution and future private life.
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