Suez Canal Speech
Defends the Suez Canal share purchase in the House of Commons as a necessary imperial measure.
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1876 in Great Britain
Explore 25 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1876.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1876
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February
Suez Canal Finance Commission
Parliament debates the Rothschild firm's commission for advancing the Suez Canal purchase money.
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Secures parliamentary approval for funds connected with the purchase of the Suez Canal shares.
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Questions the financial and constitutional implications of buying the Suez Canal shares through private banking credit.
Purchase of Suez Canal Shares
Supports legislation to regularise the Government's financing of the Suez Canal share purchase.
March
Suez Canal Exchequer Bonds
Parliament authorises Exchequer bonds to replace the temporary Rothschild financing of the Suez Canal purchase.
Rangers First Scotland International
Becomes Rangers' first Scotland international when Scotland defeat Wales at Hamilton Crescent.
Other events (month unknown)
13th Hussars
Appointed Member of Thirteenth Hussars, known for their part in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava
a Treatise on Elliptic Functions
Publishes a Treatise on Elliptic Functions
Constitution of Great Britain
Judicial Life Peers can sit in the House under the terms of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act
Empress
The Royal Titles Bill makes Victoria Empress of India
Final Australian Service Concludes
The iron ship designed by Brunel made its final return to Liverpool from Australian passenger service and was laid up.
Final Australian Service Concludes
The iron ship designed by Brunel made its final return to Liverpool from Australian passenger service and was laid up.
Legislation
Under the Royal Titles Bill Victoria becomes the Empress of India. Judicial Life Peers can sit in the House under the terms of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act
Legislation
Under the Royal Titles Bill Victoria becomes the Empress of India
Municipal Water
Promotes municipal control of water supply to improve public health.
Peerage
Victoria makes Disraeli the Earl of Beaconsfield for making her Empress of India. Created Earl Beaconsfield
Peerage
Victoria makes Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield for passing the Royal Titles Bill
Rebellion of repression of Bulgarias
Comes out of retirement after the Turkish repression of Bulgarias rebellion
Reform of Political Party
Works with the Liberal radical group associated with Charles Dilke.
Reform of Royal Titles
Under the Royal Titles Bill Victoria becomes the Empress of India
Resignation of Charles George Hamilton Gordon
Resigns as Governor of Central Africa
Rule of India
The Royal Titles Bill makes Victoria Empress of India
Succession
The Royal Titles Bill makes Victoria Empress of India
Swan House
Completes the Swan House in Chelsea
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