| Description | Rochdale, 27 November 1875, to Dixon, concerning his difficulties in preparing a bill on the liquor traffic; has had discussions on the subject with Sir W. Lawson and Sir H. Johnstone and also with the Rathbones of Liverpool whose views he feels hold much force; dreading the annual meeting as he feels he has nothing to say; the Suez Canal scheme is foolish and might precipitate action on the part of other powers and Turkey may be brought nearer its fall; apologises for the dispute about the English School Board |