SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE AND REFORMATORY SCHOOLS.
Interest in reformatory schools-Sketch of their history-The school
at Pynes - Alarm of the neighbourhood-Gale, Burns, and
Sparks-Anecdotes-Later work in reformatory schools-- His
bill, "the omnibus "-Success of the bill,
His position as a party man- -The Kars debate-The "Jew Bill"
-End of session-Relations with Lord Ward-Mr Gladstone
and Mr Disraeli-The Chinese question—Determines to stand
for North Devon-Defeat-Withdrawal to Paris-Offer of a
place in Conservative Government-Early views of Mr Disraeli
-Elected at Stamford-Financial secretary to Treasury—Mr
Disraeli's Reform Bill-Defeat of his party-Letter on policy of