27 NOVEMBER 1982, Page 11

One hundred years ago

We regret to notice the death of Lord Harrowby, a Conservative Peer of high character, who through life has always been in favour of liberal ecclesiastical legislation. He was an instance of a man with great breadth and tolerance of mind who yet was satisfied of the superior claims of the Conservative side. His death transfers Lord Sandon, the Member for Liverpool, to the Upper House, and probably terminates his political career. The Tory Lords of abili- ty are too many to want him. Lord San- don, though a weakish man who talked squire-like nonsense about regenerating Turkey in Asia with steam-ploughs, had a distinct place in Parliament.

Spectator, 25 November 1882