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SITUATION IN THE| EAST. ..
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SITUATION IN THE EAST. PEE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. ACTIVITY OF THE TITO IN THESSALY. A Renter's telegram from Constantinople on Tuesday says —At yesterday's meeting of tne Peac" Conference dieschetne for a strategic delimitation of the Turko-Greek frontier drawn cjj by the military attaches was submitted by "'he Ambassadors. The projected frontier me does not include any village in Thessaly, iut gives the mountain crests to Turkey. In he discussion that followed Tewtik Pasha iinoulined that he would submit the scheme c the Council of Ministers to-morrow, and ilso to the Sultan. The meeting subsequently onsidered the Cretan autonomy schema, which orms part of the proposed treaty of peace. l discussion followed on the lines of the "reach proposals. A Reuter's telegram from Constantinople on Saturday (delayed in transmission) says:- The Ambassadors decided on the 10th inst. that, in the event of the Sultan's decision re- garding the question of Thessaly not being :o.iirnumeat&d at the next meeting villi Cewtik Pasha, the representatives of the Powers should decline to discuss the other joints of the peace conditions. The Sultan las taken fresh steps at St. Petersburg and Serlin with a view to inducing Russia and Germany to support the Turkish demana for ilia retrocession of Thessaly. To this end the Ottoman Ambassador at Berlin has been in- structed to solicit an audience of the Emperor •Villi am in order to present to his Majesty t special message from the Sultan appealing :o the German Emperor's friendship to sup- port Turkish rights, for he would be everlast- T.uiy grateful to his Majesty. Similar instruc- aons have been sent to the Ottoman Ambas- sador at St. Petersburg, who accordingly Applied for an audience with the Czar. The Russian Foreign Minister, while favourably ;eceiving the Ambassador's request .dt bound to call his Excellency's attention to the assurance given by the Sultan on the occasion of the declaration of war against Greece, that it was not undertaken with any 'new of conquest. Count Muravieff added nhat the insistence by Turkey upon her demand might lead to complications. The Russian Minister's statement fo-oshadows a reply in similar terms from the Czar and Emperor William, with the result that Turkey will be compelled to vield to the wishes of Europe. In some circles, however, fears have been expressed that in that case disturbances may break out in the Empire. Numerous irrests have recently been made here of Mus- julmans and Softas. during the night it is stated, for having strongly expressed them- telvea against the idea of abandoning Thes- ialv. There have also been many arrests of Armenians suspected of being in collusion with disaffected Mussulmans, but in these jases the prisoners were subsequently released. A Renter's telegram from Lamia on Tues- day gays:—The Turks this evening posted guns on the Othrys heights, ooncealing them behind foliage, and have also placed artillery in the burned convent of Aneselitia. The activity which the Turks have been display- ing for the last two days inspires much dis- trust here. A party of scouts was seen at nightfall in the village of Vrysse. The rain U incessant. GREECE AND THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. A Renter's telegram from Athens on Wednes- day says:—M. Skoloudis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has made representations to the Ministers of the Powers here concerning the protraction of the peace negotiations, which he points ouit is highly prejudicial to Greece, who is exhausting her resources owing to the neces- sity of maintaining a large army. All business, moreover, is at a complete standstill. Follow- ing upon this communication, the Foreign Ministers have referred the matter to their respective Governments. CRETE AS AN EXCHANGE FOR THESSALY. A Reuter's telegram from Constantinople on Friday says:—The opinion is now entertainea in diplomatic circles that tho Porte may propose the cession of Crete to Greece in exchange for Thessaly, and, if such arrangement were agreed to. would renounce the demand for a war indemnity. This suggestion is favourably entertained by certain politicians as offering the best solution of the difficulty, although strong doubts are expressed whether such proposals would receive the assent of the Powers. In the meantime everything yearns to show that Tirkey means to remain in Thessaly, and it is stated that the communications received from St. Petersburg appear to encourage the Porte in hoping for Russian support, although M. De Nelidoff shows himself in accord with the other Ambassadors tt the meetings of the latter and in the negotia- tions for peace. Nevertheless, the Porte has not IUspendd its military preparations, shirty-two fresh battalions are being held in readiness in Asia to move at a moment's notice, and the authorities are said to be discussing the advisa- bility of calling out another 70 battalions. The strong concentration of troops in the European Drovinoes of the Empire is attributed to an in- lention on the part of the Porte to maintain 'ts demand for the retrocession of Thessaly. Petitions in favour of the retention of the pro. rince by Turkey are being received from Ana- tolia. and a similar petition has come from Trebizonde, but they are all attributed to official inspiration. TZAR AND THE FRONTIER QUESTION. The Berlin correspondent of the "Times" <avs:—I hear that the Czar has repeatedly declared that Greece must get back all the terri- tory that is necessary to her for the atrategio rectification of the frontier. Reports are to hand to-day from various quarters that the real peace between Turkey and Greece is to be pre- ceded by a preliminary treaty, h the ietails are to be settled later. This confirms ay repeated statement that the peace negotia- ions are going on satisfactorily, though slowly. A Reuter's telegram from Athens on Monday ays:—A telegram from Lamia, dated 10 p.m. 9n Sunday, states that negotiations for the ex- change of prisoners will begin to-day. The Turks have 230 prisoners, including several irregulars, and the Greeks have 203, among whom are a major and two other officers cap- iired in the fighting at Nezero. The Turks have roiested against the arregt of two Nizams, and 16 head of the C reek gendarmery has applied » the Crown Prince for instructions. A Reuter's telegram from Constantinople 11 Saturday says:—Formal contradiction is riven by the Porte to reports that placards h?d *een found posted up in Stamboul inciting the Mussulmans to fight the Europeans. The re- port is declared to bo a pure invention, as is d80 the statement that the arrival of the •Jamidieh cavalry regiments is regarded as a hreat to the Ambassadors. AN ENGLISH VOLUNTEER'S STORY. Mr. F. C. Gentry, of Erown's-road. Wal- Ihamstow, one of the English volunteers from ttondon. says that while the English section tere retreating on Larissa a detachment of "reek cavalry from the left wing came np to em, and taking them for Turks charged, veral Greeks being killed. They entered irissa the next morning. About eleven t'block that day the English section were ompelled to fire on the Greek soldiers at the aulway station in order to enable the women nd children to escape by train.
tHE TELEGRAM TO THE KING OF…
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tHE TELEGRAM TO THE KING OF GREECE. JITTER FROM SIR CHARLES DILKE. Sir Charles Dilke has addressed the following ytter to a correspondent from the Speech louse, Dean Forest, where the right hon. wonet, with Lady Dilke and a partv of friend;, Bert the Whit Week: — "My dear Sir,—I wonder if you have read the ^1 pgr am to which you object, because I do not hink that those wlho have commented upon it avo done so. The telegram was sent before onv movement on the Greek frontier was either nade or, so far as was known here. contem. > la-ted, although, no doubt the Turks and Greeks had both massed forces on the frontier gradually. The telegram had exclusive refe- rence to the affairs of Crete. was pent by me at moment when the King of Gr was being aersnnally attacked for an act of filibustering' 'w Lord Salisbury for sending troops to the lefenoe of the oppressed Cretans, as he had throughout his reign on many occasions been implored to do, but up to that time had never lone. T confers that I think that no more un- English action than Lord Salisbury's attack on me King of Greece at that moment can he jonceived, and that we should have been false :0 our tradition as Liberals And as Englishmen if we had -not acted M I did. Tt is a curious rring that ih" action of Lord Palmerrston with agard to Sicily, in an mfinitelv less clear and fcss defensible case, continues to be approved ven by those who attack our action.—Yours ery trulv. (Signed' "OH AS. W. DILKE."
FOLLY WITH FIBEARMS.
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FOLLY WITH FIBEARMS. At Birmingham on Wednesday a case was leard which revealed a remarkable escape rom death. The prisoner was a youth named John Morland, who was engaged with fixing 1 revolver in the street. The lad took aim t.t a. street lamp, and fired, the bullet passing through a bedroom window of a house occu- pied by a woman named Savage, who at the *.ime was putting her chi'dren to bed. The oiillet narrowly missed both the woman and < child. The magistrates imposed a. fine iii twenty shillings and costs or month.
THE ROYAL PROCESSION THROUGH…
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THE ROYAL PROCESSION THROUGH THE CITY. A DRIVE ALONG THE ROUTE. THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE GREAT OCCASION. The Press Association, telegraphing on Wed- nesday eveuing, says —A popular pastime with both Londoners and visitors from the country just now is a drive over the line of route to be traversed by the Royal prooession on Tuesday next. The preparations for the great occasion, as revealed by an inspection of the thorough- fares to be traversed, are not yet anything like in an advanced stage of completion, but, con- sidering that all engaged are working nearly dcuble hours, with a corresponding rate of remuneration, much may be accomplished before now and the eventful 22nd. The' West, the East, and the South of this vast Metropolis are just now undergoing a process of transforma- tion. King Carpenter reigns supreme. There is timber, timber everywhere; foot-paths are already almost impassable, and one meets with congested thorougnfares at every turn. Perhaps the West iiiid was never before so crowded with fashionable people and imposing equipages, together with vast incursions of suburban ard country residents bent on sight-seeing, whilst during the meal intervals and other business hours the streets of the City are inundated w-th moving throngs of woikpeople, watcumg with interest each iresh development of the deco- rators' art. I On moving off from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday next the Queen will be, first, con- fronted with a vast array of the Civil Servants of the Crown, who are to occupy one enormous stand, Which covers the whole 'length of Con- stitution Rill on the left-hand side. Work- men were to-day busily engaged in putting the finishing touches to the erection, which abuts on the beautiful grounds of Buckingham Palace. In order to prevent any obstruction of view, it was decided to lop off the obtruding branches of the fine elm, lime. and sycamore trees here abounding, and to-day cartloads of leafy limbs were being carried away. Another precaution was to be noticed in the park. Oppo- site here, of course, the public will collect in vast numbers. But in order to prevent any climbing into the trees the trunks of all those anywhere near the railings are encircled, some feet up, with rings of barbed wire. On reaching Hyde Park Corner and passing into Piccadilly her Majesty will catch the first sight ot' the decorations. As seen to-day rhev were in a somewhat em- bryotic state, whilst workmen were still busy on stacks of timber which were being converted into hoardings and stands. Still, sufficient progress had been n ade to give one a good idea of what the general effect will be like when all the crimson bunting has been arranged, when the last crystal device has been put up, and the finishing touches given to the figs and fairy lamps which are to hide the dull facades of the houses. So far as the West End is ccnoerned, the decorations may be said to commence at Hydo Park Corner. The clubs, of course, either are now or will shortly be well to the front. At the Bachelors' may be seen a cut crystal, surmounted by a crown of the same matPrial, and bearing on the centre tho initials "V.R-I. while along the border are emblazoned the words, "God Save the Queen." An effective display is being arranged on the front of.the Junior Constitutional Club where some large crystal pieces may be noted whilst at the Badminton. closa by, adequate preparations are being made. The same may be said with respect to the Naval and Military and the Isthmian. The charming'.y-eituated residences facing the Green Park have all started to assume festive garb, a.nd the palatial hotels are rapidly fol- lowing suit. some with white and gold adorn- ments, whilst over the verandas of others there are awnings literally studded with crimson crowns. Leaving Piccadillv and turning to the right. the Roval pageant will pass into the heart of aristocratic clubland It seems probable that St. James's-street, which always makes a brave slow on these occasions, will surpass its former triumphs. As noticed to-day, the decorations were on the road to quick completion. Her Majesty, on turning into this thoroughfare, will pass between lofty Corinthian columns, whi st the pavements are lined with very tall Venetian masts, placed close to each other and each capped with a golden crown. Later on it is understood, these masts will be connected bv means of gay festooning of variegated flowers. The windows are in course of decoration, gomf of the devices being quite triumphs of taste, the national colours, of course, being conspicuous in the scheme of adornment. Here, as elsewhere, there is to be a great display of flags. The Roval Standard will, of course play ita part, but the Union .J-vk is to Vk; the leading feature, whilst the flags of the Colonies are to be very g<mer?llv used in groupings. In the verandas above the shops the crimson- ocl< ured galleries and crystal illumination devices are objects which at once catch the observer's eyo. Leaving St. James's, her Majesty enters Pall Mall, passing Marlborough House, where Messrs. Defries and Co. have executed some very tasteful decorative work. The entrance gates of the Prince of Wales's residence are to be beautified by a light and elegant scroll of crystal bearing the Prince of Wales's featheis on one side and a coronet on the other. In the centre there is an illuminated ovul medal- lion, showing the Ribbon of the Garter, with a Royal crown encircling the monogram V.R." 'ihe clubs here are making very special efforts to celebrate the occasion in a befitting manner Conspicuous amongst these notable for elaborate display are the Carlton and the Junior Ciriton. From the roof of the latter huge electric globes are suspended, whilst the beautiful marble pillars are enciroled with tiny lamps containing the same illuminant. Judging from the skeleton work, as seen to-day, the front of the Carlton Club promises to be a perfect blaze of electricity. The Athenaeum and the Reform Clubs are also in the hands of the carpenter and the decorator. Indeed, club- iand may be described as one great continuous grand stand. In her journey Citywards, and. indeed, over the whole route, her Majestv will pass innumerable specially-erected structures, crowded with spectators. Very conspicuous is the erection in Waterloo-place, appearing to almost dwarf the lofty Duke of York column at the rear. Each side of Pall Mall East is skirted with tail green masts, with gold mould- ings. in keeping with the schema of decoration provided by St. Martin's, with its lines of electric balloons of manv colours. The stately cavalcade wiil next pass into Trafalgar-square, where there is the stand for Peers at the National Gallery, as well as the grand stand opposite for local bodies. St. Martin's Church is almost hidden from view. Huge tiers of seats, rising on the Adelaide side to a great height, in a long incline, provide a commanding view. Driving along Duncannon- street, her Majesty will soon reach Charing Cress, where the carpenter and joiner are Terv busy. The cross of Queen Eleanor in the fore-court of Charing Cross Terminus is almost hidden away by the colossal stand here erected The route then lies up the Strand. So far, this thoroughfare, perhaps the bu.-iest in the world, does not give any. indication of an organised scheme of adornment. At present the most conspicuous item is presented by advertisement boards announcing seats to let, and it would appear that any decorative display of loyalty that may take place must have its initiative in individual effort. At the Law Courts her Majesty will be greeted by the judges, for whom a special stand has been erected. The Church of St. Clement Danes, in this locality, as well as that of St. Mary-le- Strand, a little further east, have almost dis- appeared. Little more than the spire of St. Clement Danes can be seen, the great timbsr structure for the accommodation of sightseers having risen so high. This point will mark an important stage in the Sovereign's progress. At the Griffin, which stands on the site of Temple Bar, her Majesty is to be met by the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London. His lordship will present the Sword of State, and the Queen, having handed it back, will then pass on into the City, through Fleet-street, Ludgate-hill, &c. The decoration of Fleet-street, Ludgate-cirous, and Ludgate-hill will be in a. colour scheme of purple and gold, and no strong oolours appear in the intermediate connecting garlands to break the chaste design. In place of the ordinary Venetian masts., square columns will presently be decorated with appropriate mouldings and enrichments. They will bear, too, shields aind banners decorated with gold leafage. At the top of the columns, in a small panel, will appear a wreath with the initial "V." The columns are about twelve yards apart, and from the centre of the connecting garlands a small bouquet of flowers is depended, harmonising in colour with the columns themselves. On watering Fleet-street from the Strand end one of the first individual decorations that will attract the admiring eye of the sight-seer will be the illuminations on the Law Courts branch of the Bank of England. Of course, the letters "V.R-" appear conspicuously in amber cut crystal, and two enormous shields of the same material have out crystal oentres, bear- ing the monogram "V.R.I." The 'shields are placed at the two ends of the building, a.nd each device is surrounded by gold and green palm branches. The upper part of the building is framed in garlands of white and preen flowers, connected by fewtoons. The premises of Mr. Carl Hentschel, the engraver, are very artisti- cally decorated, with purple draperies, hooped and tasselled with gold and with gold wreaths and palm branches. Trophies of flags are placed on the outside vertical lines, and also on the roof. As would be naturally expected, the enterprising proprietors of our leading morn- ing papers have made many bold bids' to attract the admiration of har Majesty and of her most illustrious guests on the eventful morning. For obvious reasons, we are net in a position at present to describe the decorations of all the great newspaper offices, but we will attempt a few. The "Sporting Life" Office, which is sure to attract attention, especially at night, is fauoed i») ajcnbwr jdlnmiaati&n lamps, as is the enormous panel containing the relief sculpture of a jockey on horseback. A gift shield, sur- mornted by a crystal crown, with a cut crystal centre, bearing the initials "V.R. is placed in the middle of the front oi the building, and from it spring on either side branches of laurel and of pomegranates respec- tively as an arborescent illumination. The "Daily Chronicle" Office is to be v^ry brilliantly illuminated with amber lamps run- ning the full length of the building, while the Tpper windows are picked out in green lamps. In the centre of the building is a cut crystal star, supported by a gilt shield, bearing a crown and a trophy of flags. "Punch" Office looks very gay with garlands of flowers pud scrolls, shields, and flags. The obelisks in Lud- gate-circns are draped in purple and gold, with embossed shields bearing the Queen's mono- gram. surrounded with palms. The general design of the Fleet-street decora- tion is continued up Ludgate-hill to St. Paul's. where her Majesty will pause for a brief space for the principal ceremony of the day. The great warehouses in St. Paul's Churchyard themselves furnish the chief decoration of that neighbourhood, es the largest of them have adopted a uniform scheme, something -imilar to Fleet-street and Ludgate-hill, the prevailing colours being purple and gold. The ceremony over at St. Paul's, her Majestv will proceed on her return journey by way of Cheapside, the Mansion House, King William-street, and London Bridge. The decoration of the Mansion House is to be of a very gorgeous description. On the central flagstaff will be placed a large Royal Standard, surrounded with 25 national banners, mounted on polœ. bearing wreaths. In the centre of the pediment the shield of the City of London i-s to be erected in heraldic colours, backed by a handsome trophy of national flag3. lianked on either side by large oornuoopiae, while in the centre cornice will appear "God Bless Our Queen" in gold letters on a blue ground. The windows will be decorated with crimson plush draperies, as well 36 with gold ornaments and I emblems typical of the nation. A number of heraldic shields, backed bv ermine mantles and trophies of national flags, are to appear in front of the building, the columns of which are to be decorated with wreaths and baskets of flowers. The Star of India is to be shown, while outlining the faaade and portions of the side of the building will be placed prismatic gae globes. The Royal Crown is to be encircled by a wreath of laurele in incandescent gas lamps, and flanked on each side by the letters "V.R." in crystal gas lamps. Tripod3 with Roman flares are to be on the top of the building, and handsome can- delabra will occupy the balcony steps, whilst a conspicuous feature will be the representa- tion of a radiant sun by means of open gas, and showing the Royal monogram. Another con- spicuous building whose decorations must occupy attention and command the admiration of all is the Bank of England. Lines of crystal and amber illumination lamps traverse the building from end to end, falling plo'ig the lowest row into festoons. Over the man entrance is a. large medallion of ciystal. which when lit up will show the monogram "V.R.I." and the dates 1837—1897. The plinth ovei the centre poitir-o bears a legend selected by the governor of the Bank from Tennyson's "Ode to the Queen," the letters being formed in amber crystals on a ground of iride- scent green. The panels, corresponding to windows, are outlined in crystal lamps. On the top of the building, in the centre. is the great painting executod by Professor Legroe representing an allegorical figure of Britannia in a chariot drawn by two horses, flanked on either side by figures of children holding shields, with the dates 1837 to 18S7 To the right and left of these appear allegorical figures representing Industry and Commerce. These figures are in green bronze and gold, and the size of the picture may be guessed from the fact that some of the figures are 20ft. high. The picture will be lit up by incandescent lamps, and the effect at night will be both mag- nificent and charming. Before crossing the Thames to continue her triumphal progress on the south side, her Majesty will no doubt, get a glimpse of the Monument, which is to be decorated with liner of flags and floral festoons carried across to the surrounding buildings. There is to be a repre- sentation of the Imperial Crown and the Star. whilst the base and the cap at the top are to be illuminated with coloured lamps. Having reached the oth«-.r side of London Bridge, the Queen will continue her journey by way of the Borough, High-street. Borough-road, St. George's-circus, Westminster Bridge-road. Westminster Bridge, Parliament-street, White- hall, and through the Horse Guards arch, and bv the Mall, back to Buckingham Palace. THE ROYAL CARRIAGE. The Press Association Windsor correspondent telegraphs:—The Royal carriage, which has been renovated and decorated for the Jubilee procession in London, and which will convey the Queen, arrived at Windsor on Wednesday morning, and was taken to the Royal mews Her Majesty on returning from Balmoral will giro it a trial. It will also be used by the Queen to drive from Slough to Windsor Castle or Wednesday next. THE SPECIAL PRAYER. The Press Association states that the follow- ing are the terms of the special prayer to be used at St. Paul's on Jubilee Day:—"0 Lord, our Heavenly Father, we give Thee hearty thanks for the many blessings which Thou hast bestowed upon us during the sixty years of the happy reign of our gracious Queen Victoria. We thank Thes for the progress made in the knowledge of Thy marvellous vv orks; for the increase of comfort given to human life; for the kindlier feeling between rich and poor; for the wonderful preaching of thfe Gospel to many nations; and we pray Thea that these a<nd all other Thy gifts may be long continued to us and to our Queen, to the glory of Thy Holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen." THE QUEEN AND HER SERVANTS. Her Majesty is sending all the Windsor Castle servants who can be spared to London at her own expense for the Jubilee, and she is also providing places for them on the various stands. The Jubilee gifts to the Queen ire beginning to arrive already. The Indian Princes are sending most rare and most valuable presents out of their private collections Two representatives from each of the 50 Chapters in England and Wales have oeen invited to the Jubilee service, and, with the 30 invited Nonconformist ministers, will occupy seats to right and left of the great ffest door of the cathedral. 20,000 SHEEP FROM AUSTRALIA. The first consignment of the gift of 20.000 sheep from Australian pastoralists for the poor of Great Britain in connection with the Prin- cess of Wales's Jubilee Dinner Fund arrived in London on Friday. The committee have apportioned the gift as follows —Ireland (per Lord Mayor of Dublin), 4,000; Scotland (per Provost of Edinburgh), 4.000; London, 1,500; Manchester. 1,500: Liverpool, 1,500; Birming- ham. 1,000; Sheffield, 1,000: Leeds, 1,000: Newcastle, 1,000; Cardiff. 250: Bristol. 500: Nottingham, 500; Bradford, 500; Hull. 500; Salford, 500; Derby. 250; and Norwich, 250. QUEEN AND SCHOOLBOYS' HOLIDAYS. The Press Association i. requested to state that the Queen hope8 that, in commemoration of the sixtieth year of her reign, it may be possible for governing bodies or the respon- sible authorities to grant some prolongation of the summer holidays to publio and other schools. LORD BUTE'S GIFT TO ROTHESAY. The Marquess of Bute, from the provost's chair on Monday, aeked the acceptance of stained glass windows for the council chamber of Rothesay in memory of King Robert the Third, who granted the oharter of the burghs erection, and of his son, the first Duke of Rothesay, and another window to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and bearing the arms of the present Duke of Rothesay. The windows will be erected immediately, having been made by WorTal and Co., and desinged by Mr. Lons- dale. STRIKE OF CARPENTERS. The carpenters employed on the erection of Mr. Maskelyne's stand in St. Paul's Church- yard came out on strike late on Tuesday night. They have been employed in two gangs of between 40 and 50 each—night and dav-and the point on which they struck was a. demand for an increase of from Is. Ojd. per hour to Is. 4d. The masters agreed to concede Is. 3d.
LOCAL CELEBRATIONS.
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LOCAL CELEBRATIONS. :'4" OFFICIAL PROGRAMME AT CARDIFF. The following is an official list of the events which will take place at Cardiff in commemo- ration of her Majesty's long reign:- THANKSGIVING SUNDAY. The mayor has invited the members of the corporation and his fellow-townsmen to pro- ceed with him to St. John's Church on Sun- day, the 20th inst., when a thanksgiving service will be held and a collection made on behalf of the Seamen's Hospital Fund. DEMONSTRATION OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. The Friendly Societies' Council will organise a large procession of Friendly Societies. The Oddfellows, Foresters, Shepherds, Hibernians, Druids, and other societies will take part, and, in all probability, will be augmented by a mari- time section and one representing the Hama- dryad Hospital Ship. The procession is expected to consist of several thousands, and will start from Stuart-street (Docks) at eleven a.m., traversing Bute-etreet, Adam-street, Windsor-road. Glossop-road, Newport-road, Duke-street, and St. Mary-street, and will dis- perse in Westgate-streot. A collection will be made en route for the new Seamen's Hos- pital. BELL-RINGING. On the 22nd inst. the beautiful peal of belb in St. John's Church tower will be rung throughout the day. DECORATIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS. It is thought that there will be a grand dis- play of flags, mottoes, and other decorations throughout the principal streets of the town, as the inhabitants have taken up this question in a hearty manner. A magnificent display of fireworks will be given by his worship in the Sophia Gardens Field, to which the whole of the inhabitants of the town are invited, and no charge will be made. The Sophia Gardens on that occasion will be brilliantly illuminated by many thou- sands of coloured lamps, and several bands of music have also been engaged by his worship to play in the field and gardens during the whole of that evening. DINNER TO INDIAN AND CRIMEAN VETERANS. His worship will give a dinner to the Indian and Crimean veterans, which has been entrusted to Councillor Gerhold. TREATS TO CHILDREN, POOR, AND INMATES OF VAK-IOUS INSTI- TUTIONS. His worship has also provided funds for giving— (1) A tea to 1,000 of the waifs and strays, under the care of Dr. Horder. (2) A meat tea to 1,000 of the aged poor. (3) A meat tea to 2,500 deserving poor, which will be given in the Park-hall in the week following Jubilee week, and (4-) A tea. to 800 of the inmates of the work- house and to the children of the Eiy Indus- trial Schools. His warship will provide a. treat for the whole of the children in Cardiff Infiimary, and the same entertinment for the Deaf and Dumb School (Llandaff-road) and the inmates of the Windsor-plaoe Deaf and Dumb Institution. With regard to those persons who are at present suffering in the Hamadryad Hospital Ship, a tea and other refreshments will be provided for their welfare. As to the boys in the Havannah Tiuining Ship, a tea ajnd other entertainment will be given. His worship will also provide a toa. and other means of enjoyment for the following institutions:—Catholic Homes for Old Men and Women, House of Nazareth; Friendless Girls' Home. Newport-road; balvation Armv Rescue Home, Salvation Army Metropole; Blind Institute, Glossop-road, and St. Mar- garet's House of Mercy (including maternity home and ohildren s branches). A meeting attended by a number of clergy- men, ministers, and laymen was held at the Town-hall on Tuesday afternoon, under the pre sidency of the mayor (Alderman E. Beavan), to consider the mayor's proposal to entertain the deserving poor of the town to a treat in commemoration of the Queen's Diamond reign.—The Mayor explained that his object was to get the co-operation of the various reli- gious bodies in feeding 3,500 of the poor of the town during th& week following Jubilee week. He would undertake to pay for the catering. and also part of the cost of the treat, and he had also engaged the Park-hall for a week. He was in hopes, however, that the hall would not be required for more than four or five days. He thought that from 700 to 1,000 could be entertained each day. He asked the clergy to assist him in the distribution of tickets, the regulation of the admissions, and the provision of helpers. Mrs. Barry would do *he csi'-rirg, and the treats would consist of meat (roast beef. boiled beef, and ham) teas, followed by musical entertainments. The meeting spent some time in considering the details of the scheme, and made arrangements for the procuring of the necessary helpers and the distribution of tickets. MEDAlS FOR HAVANNAH BOYS. Sir E. S. Hill, M.P., has intimated to Mr. Coleman, the master of the Ilavannah School, Jarditf, that he "will supply a medal as k a memento of the Jubilee to each of the boys n th? institution. CARDIFF'S SHARE OF THE COLONIAL SHEEP. Interviewed on Monday morning, Alderman E. Beavan, mayor of Cardiff, stated that it was intended to cut up the 25C sheep (Carding share of the 20,000 gent by the Australian Colonies to England as a Jubilee gift), and divide them among the poor of the town; 125 would be sent to the Canton Market, and 125 co the Roath Market, the butchers at each of which places would be asked to divide them into eighths. It is estimated that there wLI then be enough pieces for 2,000 families. The arrangements for the distribution are in the hands of the head-constable, and it will facilitate -natters if clergymen snd ministers will bring needy cases before his notice. GENEROSITY OF MR. S. A. BRAIN. .Mr. S. A. Brain's arrangements for entertain- ing the residents of Grangetown are now almost complete.. On Wednesday the children wili assemble in their different schoolrooms, where they will be given an excellent tea:, They will afterwards maroh to the football ground and the field adjoining, where Mr. Brain will take them in hand. Sports will be held, and, in addition, four barrels of ginger beer. 2^cwt. of sweets, and five thousand oranges will be distri- buted. The children are expected to number 4.500. On Thursday the old people will be re- galed. They will meet at six o'clock, and will be divided into two seotions. One, the lower, section will go to a hired room in Bromsgrove- street, and the upper section, from Saltmead, will go into the chapel in Penarth-ron con- nected with the Forward. Movement. The two batches combine will include about 500 old residents of Grangetown, all of whom will be over 60 years; of age;; A capital dinner, with beef and plum pudding M the principal courses, will be provided, and tobacco will be afterwards served to those who smoke and snuff to those who prefer it. A string band will be in atten- dance, and a musical programme will be gene through. Councillors Mildon and Jenkins, to- gether with a staff representing every denomina- tion in Grangetown, will assist Mr. lim;n. Those old people who cannot leave their Louses will not be forgotten—dinner will ba taken to them at their own homes. EXTENSION OF HOURS AT CARDIFF. At Cardiff Police-court on Monday (beiore the stipendiary, Mr. T. W. Lewis) Mr. T. H. Belcher (the solicitor instructed by the Cardiff Licensed Victuallers' Association) applied for an extooeion of one hour for the whole of the licensed victuallers of the town on the occasion of Jubilee Day. The Stipendiary: Do yon represent every one of the licensed victuallers? Mr. Bclcher: I represent the association, of which most of them are members, and I will suggest a course presently whereby they all may be permitted to come in. I do not urge any sentimental reasons for the application. 1 simply put it before you as a matter of busi- ness and public convenience. It is quite dear there will be an enormous concourse of people assembled at all the large centres to celebrate the occasion, for which we, as citizens, are deeply thankful. The celebrations in Cardiff wilt necessitate people remaining in the town until after eleven o'clock, and it is for their convooienoo primarily that the application is made. The length of the exten- sion I suggest is simply one hour, which can hardly be said to be unreason- able. The only other point, which I am sure must have struck your worship, is the exem- plary manner in which the licensed victuallers of this town carry on their trade- The charges hi-ve generally beoD of a trifling and highly technical character, with some merit in them, as it were, and, under all the oircumstances, tho licensed victuallers, I think, may be trusted not to do anything detrimental to their interests on this ocoasion. The extension I ask for may be granted to those who apply for it before a certain date at the clerk's office. This was done —I forget whether it was in your worship's time or not—on another public occasion. A similar application was then made, and every licensed v ictualler who applied to the clerk for the ex- tension was permitted to have it. Mr. Head-constable McKenzie came into court while the application wi's being made, and Mr Belcher remarked that the stipendiary might like to take the head-constable's opinion. The H^ad constable said he had no objection. The S1.ipel.diary: No doubt, this is a special occasion within the meaning of the Act, and I think I may with propriety grant the appli- cation to such as may apply for it. ELY PAPER WORKS. These works will be shut down at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon next, and will not re- start until the following Wednesday morning, the 23rd inst. All female employes will receive two days' and all male employes one day's wages, the only exception being made in the case of those who do not present themselves for work at six on Wednesday morning. PENARTH. At Penarth Police-court on Wednesday Mr. T. JI, Belcher, solicitor for the Cardiff and District Licensed Victuallers' Association, applied for a-n exemption order for one hour to the licensed victuallers of the Penarth Urban District, which includes Cogan and Llandough, on Tuesday next. Mr. Beloher was proceed- ing to urge local reasons for the application being granted, when the Chairman, after con- sulting with the other magistrates, stopped him, Mid stated that the application would be granted. SWANSEA. At a meeting of the Charity Organisation Society of Swansea on Friday the Mayor announced that during Jubilee Week he in- tended to give meat and teai to 1,000 poor people. At a meeting of the Swansea County Council on Wednesday it was decided to give all the corporation employes a day's holiday on the 22nd. The mayor has arranged to entertain 1,000 poor children on Jubilee day at the Albert- hall. Sir John Llewelyn. M.P., has decided to distribute meat pica to the poor of the town on the 22nd. and to place the arrangements in the hands of the ministers of all denominations. MORRISTON. At the close of the usual weekly distribution of relief tickets to tlose out of employment at Morriston, a deputation of the unemployed waited on the relief committee with a request for a slight increase of pay on Jubilee Week.— The Rev. D. E Owen pointed out to them the conditions, and for what object the money had been subscribed, reminding them that the funds were for the starving people of the neighbour- hood. and much as he and his fellow members of the committee would like to see all enjoy themselves on that day. they could not divert one penny of the funds towards any other than the purpose to which the money had been sub- scribed. NEWPORT. Councillor T. Cordey and Mr. G. R. M*ctin> the magistrates sitting at Newport Borough Police-court on Wednesday, were asked by Mr. Pritchard, the landlord of the Bunch of Grapes Inn, High-street, to grant an hour's extension of time on Jubilee night.—Head-constable Sinclair, though he did not actually offer oppo- sition to the application, stated that he had not heard nny desire expressed by the people to have the houses kept open.—Mr. Pritchard pointed out that eimilar applications had been granted at Cardiff, Aberdaro, and other places. —The Bench, however, stated that no great in- flux of visitors into Newport was expected on that day, and most of the sight-seeing would be over by eleven o'clock—the ordinary closing hour. The application was, therefore, refused. ABERDARE. There will be g-ay times at Aberdare. The members of the Workmen's Club have deter- mined to priy G5 5s. towards the high-con- stable's fund for local purposes, and £5 58. in support of the lord-lieutenant's scheme for the children's convalescent home at Porthcawl. There will be a grand display of fireworks, tea will be given to 8,000 scholars at the ele- mentary schools, the Volunteers will fire a feu- de-joie. and every adult pauper will receive a. shilling and every child sixpence. EXTENSION AT ABERDARE. Mr. W. D. Phillips applied to the Aberdare magistrates on Tuesday on behalf of the Aber- dare Licensed Victuallers' Association for an hour's extension upon Jubilee Day. and pointed out that there would be a number of bon- fires and other sights in the town and district. The extension would, therefore, be a, boon to all persons. The concession was made at the J ubilee of 1887. The Cardiff bench had granted a similar application on the previous day, and the report which appeared in the "Western ,lail" was quoted. Mr. Phillips said that the Mountain Ash Licensed Victuallers' Associa- tion would make a similar application at Moun- tain Ash Court. Mr. Rhys, one of the magistrates, remarked that the Aberdare Court was the place for all licensing applications, and if the request was granted it would apply to the whole of the Miskin Higher Division without exception. Mr. D. E. Williams was the only objecting magistrate, and the request was granted. Mr. Williams said, "There will be plenty of drun- kenness up to eleven o'clock without an exten- sion. That is my opinion of the matter." MERTHYli. The Merthyr committee have decided to expend j620 in fireworks, the bulk of which are to be discharged from the Thomas town tips. There is to be a big bonfire on the Brecon Beacons, offers of assistance having been received from the Brecon committee, from the Cardiff Corporation, through Mr. Orton, and from Messrs. Holmes and King, the contractors foi tho Law waterworks at Neuadd. The Dowlais people are having a bonfire built at Cwmbar- gced, and Messrs. Crawshay Brothers are to be asked to have one put up on the Fingerpost Hill. The new waterworks committee of the Merthyr District Council reported that the resident engineer at the new waterworks at Upper Neuadd suggested commemorating the Diamond Jubilee by providing a. tea for the adults and children, the cost of which he esti- mated at £10. The contractors (Messrs. Holmes and King) had signified their willingness to provide half that sum. provided the council would provide tha other half.—The oommittee recommended the oounc'l to do this, but not to go further than .€6.—The report was adopted. MONMOUTH. At the ordinary meeting of the Monmouth Board of Guardians on Monday, Colonel J. Davis (chairman) presiding, it was decided to mark the Diamond Jubilee by giving each adult outdoor pauper one shilling and each child sixpence in excess of the ordinary relief. The master was given orders to provide the usuai Christmas fare for the indoor paupers on Jubilee Day. MONMOUTHSHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. Colonel Wallis and the officers of the Mon- mouthshire Artillery Volunteers have arranged to have a big turn out on Jubilee Day and to fire a Royal salute on the Marshes at Newport at noon, after which the officera will give a dinner to the men. PONTYPRIDD. At a meeting of the committee of the Pont- ypridd Jubilee Celebrations on Fridav night it was reported that nearly JE500 had been received for the dinner to be given to the poor of the district. Mr. Bramwell presided. EBBW VALE. A meeting of townspeople interested in the proposed hospital scheme for Ebbw Vale was held on Thursday at the Central-hall. Coun- cillor Evan Harries, J.P., in the chair.— The Rev. Thomas Richards (Libanus) said that there were people present at the last meet- ing who voted in favour of the hospital scheme, and pledged themselves to do all in their power to assist the project, but were afterwards mean enough to commence a rival scheme by taking steps to secure subscriptions for a. clock and peal of bells. He proposed "That this meet- ing of townsmen emphatically protests against this action."—The resolution was carried. HAVERFORDWEST. The Haverfordwest Jubilee Memorial Com- mittee have decided to ereot in the Salutation- square, Haverfordwest, a Jubilee memorial, consisting of a. lamp, a fountain, a circular drinkiflg-trough for cattle, and a drinking- trough for dogs. The cost will be about J3100, £50 of which is being generously contributed by a lady in the town, whose name has so far not transpired. CEFN. At a meeting of the Vaynor School Board at Cefn, Merthyr, it was resolved that the schools be closed for a week, and the applica- tion of Mr. Owen for the use of the schools on Commemoration Day for the proposed Jubilee tea was granted. FYLE AND KENFIG IDLL. Miss Talbot, of Margam Abbey, has arranged to give the scholars of Cefn. Bryndu, Cornelly, a.nd Margam Schools a treat. Each child will also be presented with a medal. OGMORE AND GARW VALLEYS. The Ogmore and Garw Councils have decided to give a treat to the children under fifteen years of age. at a cost from the rates of not more than Jb60. HAVERFORDWEST. The Mayor of Haverfordwest (Alderman Thomas Jamea) purposes to expend the £50 voted him as salary in planting ornamental trees in the open spaces in the town and in putting seats In various places. PRESTEIGN. The Jubilee committee have decided that a duner of roast beef and plum pudding and a pint of beer shall be given to all the working men in the parish, and to all the women and school child.ren; also that there shall be a series of sports. As a permanent memorial a rcherne is on foot to purchase the Market- hall and assembly-rooms. PENTYRCH. A huge bonfire is being erected by Lord Bute on the Garth Mountain, near Pentyrch, and will be lit up on the evening of the 22nd. The height will bo 30 ft. KIDWELLY. After all, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be suitably celebrated at Kidwelly. The mayor has nobly succeeded in getting up a tea for the children of the borough on the 22nd, and on the 23rd Mr. J. Morgan, with the help of a few county ladies and gentlemen, will give a treat to the scholars and teachers of the three Church Sunday Schools in the parish. On Tuesday night bonfires will be lighted on Mynyddygarreg and Alltcynadda, and on Wed- nesday night there will be a display of fire- works. All the children will receive commemo- rative medals, with a photo of her Majesty. CLOSING OF TIN-PLATE WORKS. It is stated that the following works con- template closing during Jubilee week :—Beau- fort, Dyffryn Park. Foxhole, and Clydach. Upper Forest, Morriston, Midland, Pontar- dawe, and CwmfeJin will close on the Monday and Tuesday. BRYNCETHIN. At a. joint meeting of the parish council and representatives of the different Sunday schools in the parish of St. Brides Minor, the collectors reported that already they had collected about BIS towards celebrating the Diamond Jubilee in their parish. Parish Councillor Lloyd Evans was asked if he would issue a further appeal. This he promised to do, and it is to be hoped his appeal will meet with a hearty response. ABERDARE. At Aberdare Police-oourt on Tuesday an application for an hour's extension for licensed houses en Jubilee Day was granted. MOUNTAIN ASH. At a meeting of the Mountain Ash Urban District Council held on Monday the chairman was selected to lay the foundation stone of one of the entrance pillars to the new recreation ground, and it was decided to present the chair- man with a mallet and a silver trowel in honour of the occasion. The council resolved to pre- sent a humble address of congratulation to her Majesty on the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign. ABERTILLERY. The Abertillerv District Council have voted the sum of £30 to provide a tea for the children of the day schools. PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. General Laurie, M.P. for the Pembroke Boroughs, has invited the Mayors of Haver- fordwest, Tenby, and Pembroke to luncheon at his London residence. 47, Porchester-terrace, on Wednesday next, before the reception to be held bv her Majesty in the Throne-room at Buckingham Pa'ace in the afternoon of that day. We understand that the invitations have been accepted. WELSIT JUBILEE BONFIRES. By the instruction of Lord Bagot, Mr. Oliver Evans, of Ruthin, hie chief ageot, is construct- ing a large bonfire en Llvs-y-Frenhines, a lofty peak on the west of the Vale of Chvvd. The Moel Famn.a1] beacon, on the east of the Vale of Clwyd, has now been raised to a consiGerable height, i.'ine men having been at work there for the last three or four days. The men camp on the mountain. In addition to 60 rockets to be fired at ten o'clock on the Diamond Jubilee night special detonating signals will be discharged, and wili be heard over a diata*w> of fifteen miles.
PIER AND PONTOON TOLL AT CARDIFF.
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PIER AND PONTOON TOLL AT CARDIFF. MEETING OF THE P ARLIA. MENTARY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Parliamentary committee of the Uarctm County Couucil was held OIl Thursday, principally for the t re- ceiving a aepuiauon, who wt, ot making an important statement to tue iiute Docks Bill. The deputation com- prised Mr. J. S. Corbett and Air. James Humian, representing the iiuce Dock* Com- pany, and Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., and Mr. iionaid Maclean, solicitor, WHO were present on behalf of the Cardiff Trades' Council. The Mayor stated that Mr. D. A. Thomas, Mr. Corbett, and Mr. Hurman, waited upon the town-Cierk on Wednesday, and the meeting was cabled to consider Ciauoe:) 7S and 79 of the Bute Bill, under such circumstances as would be detailed by Mr. Corbett. The Town-cierk read tho clause in question. Clause 78 provided for the dificontinuar.ce of certain works rendered usexess or imeee3sarv, or which would be superseded, by the construc- tion of the pier or any other of the vvorkts authorised by the Bill. Clause 79 compelled the Bute Dooks Company to maintain some pontoon, landing stage, or similar suueture, with reasonable accommodation for passengers, moulding waiting roonM. lavatories, &a, in consideration of which the company wou-d, after the opening of the new pier, be entitled to charge such toll as would be charged at that pier. Mr. Corbett stated that Mr. D. A. Thomas had given notice of opposition to the Bute Docks Ed on the second reading in the House of Commons, and that led to certain conversa. tiens between M-r. Thomas and himself. Mr. Thomas stated that he would prefer to see Clauses 78 and 78 abandoned. Clause 79 was put in at the request of the Parliamentary com- mittee of the corporation with the view of maintaining the present pontoons and enabling the company to levy a toll, and, therefore, the promoters could not withdraw it without the consent of the committee. Alderman David Jones questioned whether, as the arrangement made by the Parliamentary oommittee had been sanctioned by the council, that committee could now vary it without the; consent of the council There was also another question, Whether the Bute Docks Company} had a right to abandon the pontoons which now existed provided Clause 79 were eliminated from the Bill. the Bill. Alderman Carey remarked that a sub-com- mittee was appointed with plenary powers, and contended at they could, therefore, deal with the question that day. Mr. Corbett: This clause was settled in Lon- don by the sub-committee and not by the council. Alderman David Jones: And that was con- firmed by the council. Mr. D. A. Thomas stated that his action would depend very much upon what was done that day, because the Bill came before the Hcusc cf Commons Oommittee on Friday. The Town-clerk referring to the minutes, said the sub-committee was appointed with full power to settle and determine all questions which might arise in respect of the Parliamen- tary Bills, and were empowered to do such things and 8F:a as they might deem necessary in regard thereto. Alderman Jacobs: Tren we have full power to deal with the question to-day? Alderman Sanders observed that if any vote were taken it should be from members of the sub-committee, because they only had plenary powers. The Mayor ruled that the committee had power to decide the question, a promise having been given that when the sub-oommittee met in Cardiff the other members of the Parliamentary committee should also be called together. Mr. D. A. Thomas said the opponents of the Bill maintained t^-t the Bute Docks Company must keep the pontoons in their present state. and he would like to take thi opportunity cf pressing upon them to agree to that portion of the arrangement. He understood that the company had no intentior of removing the pontoons, and under these cir- cumstances, in order to smooth matters ovex he would ask them whether they could not see their way to say the pontoons should not ih removed. Mr. Corbett replied that it was quite true that the company had no intention of aban- doning altogether the existing pontoons. He bought he might say there would be no inter- ference with them for many years, but if a clause were put in the Bill the company would be compelled to maintain them in perpetuity. All they could agree to was to drop" Clause 78, which would give them power to abandon cer- tain works. Alderman Jones: That is the thing we have that, after the construction of the new pier, you will not abandon the pontoon ? Mr. Corbett: The only guarantee is that we do not take power in the Bill to abandon them. Many people are of opinion that we cannot abandon them without going to Parliament. I and I Imppose gentlemen who are prepa1"f!d to accept the compromise we suggest would be content to allow things to remain ae thev are. Alderman Jones: In that case, there would be no clause empowering you to take a toll. Mr. Corbett: The pontoon* would be con. tinued as at p 'esent. Alderman Jones: That is the thing we have been hammering at for months. The majority of the committee felt that you had the power to abandon them, otherwise there would be no necessity for Clause 79. Mr. Corbett: If we have the power of aban- doning them there would be necessity for Clause 78. Mr. Jenkins stated that if Clauses 78 and 79 were withdrawn the pontoons would stand as at present under the existing law. "What he wanted to know, if possible, was, what was the existing law. Would the Bute Docks Com- pany undertake to maintain the pontoons in perpetuity? Mr. Corbett: I must say "no" to that. We are prepared to leave things as they are—to abide by our present obligations whatever they may be, but we are not prepared to undertake fresh obligations. Alderman Carey said the majority of the committee felt that if the pontoons were main- tained and extra accommodation nrovided the Bute Docks Company were entitled to a certain toll. This would be a guarantee to the people of the western side of the town that they would be able to embark and disembark at the pier- head. If Clause 79 were withdrawn ther wanted, as representatives of the town, some assurance that the existing pontoons would be kept open and reasonable facilities afforded to passengers. Unless that assurance were given the Bute Docks Company might abandon the pontoons when they thought fit. Mr. Corbett stated that the company were not in a position to give such an assurance. They were ready to adopt Clause 79 as it stood, but there was a large body of persons who pre- ferred things to remain as they were, and the company were also willing to agree to that. They could not, however, enter into any new obligations. Aiderman Jacobs stated that when the new pier was completed, four or five years hence the company might divert the traffic there and deprive one half of the town of the advantages they possessed at present. Mr. Corbett: That is assuming we have the power. Alderman Jacobs said that personally he would prefer that Clause 79 stood a part of the BilL Alderman Trounce asked whether the with- drawal of Clauses 78 and 79 would satisfy the opposition to this portion of the Bill? Mr. D. A. Thomas replied that, after the conversations he had had with Mr. Corbett, he did not feel justified in continuing his oppo- sition to the Bill, provided the committee agreed to accept the suggested arrangement. He could not eay, however, that he was tatisied. Mr. White desired to know whether, if Mr. Thomas withdrew his opposition, there were other members of Parliament who would it. Mr. D. A. Thomas said he believed he re- presented the views of certain opponents, and if a compromise were arrived at, he would en- deavour to stop any further opposition to the Rill. but he could not pledge himself to that Having entered into a bargain as it were, with Mr. Corbett he would be morally pledged not to further oppose in the House of Commons if the proposed arrangement were agreed to. Mr. Donald Maclean said he bad received strong instructions from the Trades' Council. and in their opinion the withdrawal of Clauees 78 and 79 did not satisfy the reasonable require- ments of the situation. Although the with- drawal of those clauses to a very large extent met the case, still that alone was not satisfac- tory. The "Mayor Then I gather that if these clauses are eliminated the opposition will not be withdrawn. Mr. D, A. Thomas has spoken for himself, but you, Mr. Maclean, represent another authority. Mr. D. A. Thomas stated that if the proposed arrangement were accepted by the oommittee and the opposition was continued, he would con- sider that he had not been treated well. The Mayor said he understood that if Mr. Thomas withdrew the opposition would still be continued. Alderman Oarery presumed that would be opposition in Committee. Alderman Jones said that if, after the clauses were withdrawn, opposition would still continue, it would be useless to discuss the matter further. Let the Bill take its chance unless an assurance was given that the opposition would be with- drawn. Mr. White: Hear, hear. If you propose that I will second it. Alderman Carey said it would be ranch better to came to a compromise if possible. Mr. Maclean stated that he and Mr. Thomas were acting together. There were not two oppositions. Alderman Jones: But if these clauses were withdrawn Mr. Thomas cannot guarantee that there will not be further opposition. Mr. Maclean stated that any arrangement arrived at there to which he was a party, would prevent further opposition, as far us the trades' council was concerned. Mr. Corbett: That is what we understood. Mr. Maclean; That is wUt I mean. If I am a party to any arrangement here a further action. Alderman Jonee: You nave » agree on behalf of your cuenSe. i Mr. Maclean: Mr. Thoiaas and 1 1 Power.. ib« Mr. Jenkins said the opp^^ A had the utmost confid9r.ee in Mr. and Mr. Maclean. to Alderman Jacobs said it appe. did C that if tre Parliamentary c^iprr; .-ers a<ree to the arrangement the P1*"101' jet Jfi drop the clauees. It was /ihe^ courtesy on treir part to come ber- mittee. „a id 1 Mr. Corbett-: It was i»or« than courtesv. Trey had no r-jght ^ifI,:ttt» Clause 79 without consulting the coin Jf'JHfkj Alderman Jones (to Mr. Maiolea"' agree to the withdrawal of these ha*6 will that satisfv your clients? 'V. 9 4 eff^t of withdrawing the:r oppo«tiR-y_* W Mr. White: I wish you would PT a were distinctly informed to the coritr b«!J tl Mr. Micletm: We honed to get some extent the withdrawal of the el* satisfv those who use the pontoon-- j,A heard also that it i.s a moot point-* company have power to abandon t he Of course, if we can't get all we "fu. take the utmost we can If notoi M can be got we must be satisfied j driwi)] of Clnuees and 79. # Alderman Jones: If they are wit'10 | you cease your opposition. ? gt. J Mr. MaolMD T have nlreadv s<õ.1d tb t<t will say so in terms. We seem to Ds to get the highest amount we desire. *gi »» Alderman Jones: P 'aus«e 73 "0 struck out. will you withdraw your I only want a plain ansver to a rhpin Mr. Maclean We shall he satisfied u. 1 dj Alderman Jones: And further opp°feI ij 0e3:;e? '"htj Mr. Maclean: Opposit: ,n will cease- A definite promise having been got sition would c-fMPe, Alderman .Tones *04, the clauses referred to be withdrawn. V This was seconded by several member5- carried unanimouslv. A REVERTING TO THE ORIGINAL ™ TION. The effect of the resolution is return, as far as the toll question goc5. original proposition of the Bute Docks O" The pontoons will remain as at whatever obligations the Bute Dooka may be> under in regard to them stand 4^. 13 true that Clause 78. which gives W 1} abandon certain works, has been struck o if the opinion of council obtained bv 4 dark is of any value, the promoters øfi f from that cause in any worse position in A i- to bhe pontoons. Thait opinion was to the that, as the pontoons and J not constructed under Act of Parlia-nieO might be abandoned whenever the .A Company thought fit. It was in ooneeq^ of this decision that the Parliamentary mittee introduced a clause compelling t pany to maintain the pontoons and provn^ tional accommodation. As it was unrea to ask the promoters to lay out jj | capital without some prospect of a returns vft agreed to the same toll being charged as new pier when thaifc has been opened. 9 clause would place new obligations ttp^,( Bute Docks Company, but after Thuj A r meeting it is a case of "as you were,' time and money has been wasted. ^4 MR. D A. THOMAS'S SHARE IN rrtØ L MATTER. «T| »' The first step towards the com promise J out of a conversation between Mr. p. ""II Thomas, M.P., and Mr. James Hurman-^ rintendent of the Bute Docks. Mr. -v^i1 wae very anxious not to oppose the sen^ a whole, and said that if the Bute Docks." S pany could see their way to allow the pontoons to remain an arrangement IJ11g" arrived at. Mr. Hurman had two or J :nterviews with Mr. Thomas, and at r 9, Sir WilHam Thomas Lewis and explain^! position to him. Looking at the fact was a moot point whether the pontoons ] interfered with, and in deference to$V, TTiomaa's request. Mr. Hurman induced W liam, aife, a meeting with Mr. Corbett and n*^ j to acquiesce in the suggested compromise-^ v that meeting it was agreed that, if the carr^ t) tion would be a consenting partv to th« j I draws! of Clause 79. the Bute Docks CoW^ would withdraw the power to abando <% pontoons. This arrangement was arrived > the instance of Mr. D. A. Thomas, who r" sented the trades' council. ———— t
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SHOCKING NEGLECT 01 PARENTS. »!? STRANGE magisterial v* ft SION. i The National Society for the Preverrri^ Cruelty to Children was the moving a case at Staines on Tuesday, in which 6a traordinary allegation was made against Manlove, gentleman, of tustree lllas, & aft fff/ road, Aahford, and Emily Margaret I > his wife who were summoned for wolfulijjr. 1 -1 leofcmg flheir imb«ouyi Ba0j tfvan Walta^ I thirteen. The story for tho prosecu$Tt tM that from early morning till late at boy was, summer and winter alike, kept > it? jr up in an evil-smelling bathroom, which J? fire-place*, and the window of which was j}! kept faliened There was no furniture f roam excopt threi small pieoes erf carpet, *}#> u it was stated, were too filthy to be produ^ if court. At night the boy was remov^ another room, where he slept in a sma^Jjn' which, according to the evidence of InSP^Js Taylor, stank. The boy was pale and and when the inspector visited the house dirtv, as also were his clothes, which cotlSJ^ only of a nightshirt, a short frock, and fore. When released from the bathroom/ inspector the boy appeared hugely deUgP^p On the occasion of the inspector's visit Manlove was alleged to have said that ) couldn't bear the sight of the boy. and tha "ought to be chloroformed." Then he bC dog at the inspector, and struck him °n Je* face with his fist. The society did not the case against the defendants, although. said that the bov had been fed by his food placed on pieces of brown paper and thrust j the bathroom. The defendants were means, and the society would be satisfied v-a gave an undertaking to send the boy to a —The Chairman said (here must be a conv.c^) but, on thue understanding that the defend j would sendt the boy to a home, they would 0 be bound over to come up for judgment \f, called upon. The defendants must themselves-, fortunate, for he had no doubt J if the case had been proceeded with the b would have sent Mr. Manlove to prison. 1 the assault on Inspector Taylor. Air. Ma.1J:t1 was fLed .;85. with the alternative of a nio" imprisonment.
I*'■— J 1 DOWLA.;ra COMPANY…
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*'■— J 1 DOWLA.;ra COMPANY AND THE ROAD TO PONTSARN. „ At a meeting of the Dowlais Ciiambe^jf Trade held' on Tuesday evening the (Mr. William Harris) referred to an iteJ^ the agenda concerning the proposed new from Gellvfaelog over the Brvniau to Fonv^ ]Vjr. Martian said the question had been the chamber on many ooswions, and there jE no question ;it all that such a road was urg^/ needed. The property belonged to yf Windsor, ancx tho clerk of the council and self had been appointed to see Mr. Force* rf tha matter. Thoy had been unable to do yet, but the chamber might take it for g^i? that they wop Id do so at an early date. Kf the rumours to the effect that when the was made tho Dowlais Company would the Bryniau against the public, there *3*$ such intention"It was thereupon unanim0, resolved that the ohamber give Mr. every support in endeavouring to get the constructed as soon as possible. j }
THE ST. JAMES'S PALACE HO*^
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THE ST. JAMES'S PALACE HO*^ To opening of new 'hoteJs there is ik-V^ provided they are high olase and in a locality. Tho latest comer in the West Sioí is the St. J ames's Palace Hotel, James's-pla-ce, right in the heart of able London., amd close to St. Jamee's It will be opened befone Jubilee Day» there will, no doubt, be plenty of vi*1 The hotel will l ie thoroughly up to dat«> tha luxurious f trrnishing and complete tha luxurious f trrnishing and complete eq. roent "have been entrusted to the wel'j firm of Oefczman n and Co., Hampstead-rc-
BRASS BAND CONTEST At rjIESTHYE.…
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BRASS BAND CONTEST At rjIESTHYE. P- In connection with Hope Chapel baz&^t>J Merthyr on Wednesday there was a brass competition. I light bands entered, Bailey, of Ferndsle, who adjudicated, y cf. the first prize t< > tho Llansamlet Band» ducted by Mr. G o-iffiths, the 3econd pnze divided between the Treharris Band, wielding the ba-ton, and the Nolson under the conducctorehip of Mr. Taylor harris won in a .marchio*? contest.
LOCATE LAW CASE.
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LOCATE LAW CASE. JONEq V. JONES. .cri& Tho motion far an interlocutory. ftfl. to restrain an alleged interference with v ell if and air ooming to the plaintiff's pre High-street, AJ^ravmi, and which vVS*tj^ the court on March 5 last, was again to Mr. Justice North in the Division of the. High Court of J'js^alld °!L Justice North cHnactod tne motion to 8 t lo1 til Friday nert, wl er. the state 0 witness list could he ascertained.
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—:g A Glasgow telegram states heavy nulTthe Riv** Cart has over^w banks, and a considerable portion o t°(l southern suburbs of Glasgow, wit 1 in the vicinity, has been flooded to ø. p<!ttt" j several feet. Heavy i-oodmg is. 0f from the surrounding country, and railways have been a P railway to Helensbunrhhas be^n^F blocked, audi traffio elsewhere is