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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 22, 1875
Page
16
A 1875 Bradford letter by Josh Boothroyd argues for government appointed public-house inspectors to enforce liquor laws, with local authorities and temperance reformers backing stricter licensing and penalties. He calls for independent oversight and a public prosecutor to aid in drink traffic cases.
An Angl0-Canadian correspondent argues the Canadian emigration program improved by reforms and government action. He rebuts Mr. Clayden’s Canada visit claims and notes past and present measures from capitation tax removal to emigration depots, roads, and assisted passages. He recalls costs, policy shifts, and the need shared among landlords, workers, and authorities.
The National Agricultural Labourers' Union defends the English Labourer project against criticisms by Mr Clayden and Mr Jay. The letter contends union support for the publication and counters personal attacks while noting Suffolk branch strength and a land scheme dispute.
Howard Evans responds to J Jay asserting 4000 members in North Essex while defending Arch from abuse and denunciation for not following Feargus O’Connor’s Coartist lure. Evans argues many Jay claims distort facts and offers no detailed reply.
The speaker defends wage rises and emigration to Canada as results of agitation by the unions founders and delegates. He contends many farmers paid fair wages but complains in Somerset, Hants, Essex and other counties. The need for the union and its possible dissolution is questioned.
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