Public Companies and Men of Character
An editorial stresses national pride in character over wealth, praising honesty and independence. It cites the Gresham Insurance Company meeting where Alfred Smee noted a reserve fund above £100,000 and substantial government securities, arguing character on the board drives success and public confidence.
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Crosus
Lucullus
John Russell
Mr. Disraeli
Gresham Insurance Company
Alfred Smee
Gresham
the Gresham
Directors of Assurance Business Advised by English Investors
English investors remain ready to fund assurance ventures when they find capable directors and prudent managers to run the business, as they have with the Gresham in the past.
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Gresham
Reform and the Times in a Plague-haunted Era
The article contrasts revellers fleeing death with a physician facing crisis and argues reform is needed. It cites Lord Grey and Mr Buxton, critiques the Times for denying change, and notes Reform as a growing public interest despite anti reform writing. The piece praises open-eyed analysis and warned dangers of resisting reform.
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Reform
Lord Grey
Mr. Buxton
Ziimes
Zimes
Buxton