The Founding of the British Labour Party
1900 · London, United Kingdom
The British Labour Party is founded at the Memorial Hall in Farringdon, London.
Historical Account: December 3, 1868
On December 3, 1868, there is no historical record or documentation of an attempt to impeach the British Secretary of War Edward Cardwell concerning the handling of the Arabi Pasha rebellion. In fact, during this period, Edward Cardwell was serving as Secretary of State for War and initiated important military reforms that came to be known as the Cardwell Reforms, which were contemplated between 1868 and 1874 under Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s government.
Cardwell Reforms Context
Edward Cardwell was a key reformer in the British Army. The changes he implemented were aimed at modernizing the army and improving its efficiency and organization. His reforms included the abolition of the purchase of commissions, the introduction of short-service enlistments, and the reorganization of regiments into a system that mirrored the Prussian model, increasing both accountability and readiness.
The Arabi Pasha Rebellion Context
The Arabi Pasha Rebellion, also known as the Urabi Revolt, occurred in Egypt from 1879 to 1882. Ahmed Urabi, a nationalist leader, rose against foreign influence in Egypt and the ruling Khedive. However, this took place significantly later than 1868, more specifically during the 1880s, when Gladstone’s government intervened in Egypt during Arabi’s revolt.
Since no attempt to impeach Edward Cardwell occurred on the stated date concerning the events mentioned, this is likely due to an error in the attribution of historical events. The existence of files or speeches proposing his impeachment in the context given is not supported by primary historical sources.