The Glamorgan Gazette

SOUTH GLAMORGAN ELECTION. THE NOMINATIONS. LIBERAL MEETING AT BRIDGEND TOWN HALL. CONSERVATIVES AT PORTHCAWL. Mr. John E. Williams sat as the returning officer for the South Glamorgan Parliamen- tary Division at the Cardiff Town-hall on Monday morning from 11 till 1 to receive nominations, and for an hour afterwards to hear objections. Soon alter 11 Mr. W. Brace, the Liberal and Labour candidate, ac- companied by Mi*. Morgan Thomas, his agent, and Mr. D. V« atas Morgan, entered the room, and later Colonel Quin arrived. Mr. R. C. Griffiths, the Conservative agent, was also present. The candidates were dies- ei-lbod as follows: — WILLIAM BRACE, Bryn Ivor, Abertiliery, miners' agent. WINDHAM HESRY WYNDHAM-QUIN, Beaupre, Cowbriuge, officer commanding Glamorganshire imperial Yeomanry. The returning offictr accepted four nomin- ation papers for each candidate. Colonel Wyiianam-Quiii's papers were signed by the ioilowmg eloccortg: -Pro poseris A. C. Macintosh, O. H. Jones, Jacob Jenkins, Evan Naunton i>avies; seconders, John Cheilew, Sir John Gunn, J. P. Turbervill, Moott-) Moses; ant.ore, David Morgan, Frederick Waiter Morgan, irancis Henry Lugg, Edwin John Whitley, Horatio John Parkhurst, H. A. Gerhoid. Frederick C. Mat- thews, Fred R. C. Shackel, Robert Forrest, A. Macintosh, J. A. Brain, C. H. Williams, Thomas Wallace, John Huzzey. Alfred Freke, Cholton James, W. A. Williams, W. Brad- shaw, W. McGaul, W. M. Richards, J. Grant, Evan Williams, Frank Hawkins, W. Hopkins, William Jenkins, William Morris, Thomas Francis, Thomas Morgan, William Williams, David Charles, William Harries, and John Williams. Other papers not put in were signed by the following proposers and seconders —J. Gaskell and Tudor Crawshay (Llantwit Major), L. Wood and H. Leigh Simpson (Penarth), Walter Morgan and George Herbert (Cymmer), LI. Lloyd: Daviee and Gordon G. Phillips (Whitchurch), David Evans and David Lewis Louerher (Llandaff), Joseph Denning and D. T. Hicks (Cogan). The proposers and seconders of Mr. W. Brace were:—First paper: Proposer, Rich- ard Guy; seconder Jenkin Llewellyn. Second paper: Proposer, David Watts Mor- gan seconder, Noah Morgan. Third paper: Proposer. John Claxton Meearit-t; seconder, David Hugh Williams. Fourth paper: Pro- poser, Thomas John Hughes; seconder, Alexander Smith. The following were also proposers and seconders of Mr. Brace —John Duncan and T. H. M or dev. Penarth Henry Ties and John Proctor Eales. Penarth; David Davies and George Doboon, Penarth- Albert Howard Trow and George Pile, Penarth; William Evans and Thomas Loveridge. Llan- daff; Francis Turner and Charles Bates, Thomas Evans and Eli Rees, Whitchurch; W. Lloyd Edwards and John White. Barry: George Sibbering Jones, Porthcawl. and Daniel Herbert Llovd, Bridgend; John Henry Jose and John Kelly, Barry; Robert Farr and Nicholas Llewellyn, Porth; John Isaac and F. W. Davies, Dinas Powis: J. T. Davies, Cymmer; John Jones, Dinas; Wm. Williams and R. T. Evans, Barry. COLONEL QUIN'S EXPERIENCE. Colonel Wyndham-Quin had an experience on Monday morning which nearly prevented him from reaching Cardiff in time to put in his nomination papers. The motor in which he was driving from Beauore broke down near Cowbridge. The colonel telegraphed to his agent (Mr. R. C. Griffiths) at Cardiff asking him to send down another car. In the mean- time the Conservative candidate had suc- ceeded in borrowing a car. and he arrived at the Town-hall at Cardiff ten minutes, before the close of the time allowed for putting in nomination papers. It is necessary that the papers shall be put in. by the candidate, or the proposers and seconders. Mr. Griffiths succeeded in getting one proposer and seconder to attend and a nomination paper was put in before the colonel arrived. CANDIDATES MEET. No objections were raised by either side. The candidates met for the first time, and after they had been introduced bv Mr. R. C. Griffiths had a friendly chat.

Conservative Meetings at Pencoed and Coychurch. A meeting was held at the Council School, Coychurch, on Friday evening in support of the candidature of Colonel W. H. Wyndham- Quin, D.S.O. Mr. W. McGaul presided over a good attendance. The meeting was addressed on the Chinese labour question and licensing by Mr. Tudor Howell, B.A.L. (ex-M.P. for Denbigh). Mr. S. H. Stockwood, referring to the Chinese labour question, gave the experiences of a lady from this district on her return from South Africa after a long stay there. She had herself investigated the compounds of the Chinese coolies and described to him the cooking-room as a model of cleanliness. Any lady in this land, she said, would be proud to have it for ai kitchen, and the Chinese were looked after better than many a workingman in this country. This lady informant had told him that he might des- cribe the slavery cry as absolute nonsense. He recommendea any of the audience who bad friends in South Africa to write to them for their personal experience. Afterwards Mr. McGaul addressed the meeting o £ < tariff reform. The meeting was concluded with votes of thanks to the speakers and chairman. The Pencoed schoolroom was crowded on Friday evening at the Conservative meeting, and there was a disorderly element present. On the whole, however, all the speakers were given a good hearing. Mr. S. H. Stockwood presided. Ir. Tudor Howell addressed the meeting on the Chinese labour question and the Licen- sing Act.. Mr. Wm. Griffiths, of Penvgraig, a collier addressed the meeting in Welsh. He was well received, but towards the end of his ad- dress he was much heckled. He described the action of Alderman T. J. Hughes in sup- porting the Labour candidate at Bridgend and afterwards going to Pontardulais to sup- port the Liberal candidate who was opposing a Labour man. as most inconsistent. U;, roar prevented him for some time. The meeting was afterwards addressed bv Mr. Samuel Longville, of Cardiff, on tariff reform. This speaker was given an excel- lent hearing.

Colonel Quin at Llanharran. Colonel Wyndham-Quin addressed a well- attended meeting at Llanharran Parish Hall on Tuesday evening. He said he was not in the least dismayed by the undoubted disaster which had befallen the Conservatives. He urged his supporters to continue the fight with the enthusiasm which had always char- acterised their efforts on his behalf. If Man- chester had gone wrong, there was no reason that South Glamorgan should follow its ex- ample. This was a great crisis in the history of the country. There were a great many issues, and they were all important. He would continue to warn them until the end that the Home Rule question would not be left untouched by the Liberal Administra- tion. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. S. {Longville, Cardiff, on Tariff Reform, and Mr. H. J- Pettifer, of London.

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CONSERVATISM AT PORTHCAWL. LADY EVA WYNDHAM-QUIN ATTENDS A MEETING. MR. S. H. STOCKWOOD ON CHINESE LABOUR. A largely-attended meeting was held at th^Schooiroom, Porthcawl, on Monday even- ing in support of the candidature of Colonel W. H. Wyndham-Quin, D.S.O. Mr. John Elias (Newton) presided, supported by Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, Mrs. J. M. Randall (Bridgend). Mr. S. H. Stockwood (Bridgend), Mr. H. J. Pettifer (London), Mr. J. Elias (Nottage), Mr. Stanley Elt, Mr. J. Towns, etc. CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. The Chairman said the gallant Colonel had. faithfully served the constituency for ten years, and was deserving of a renewal of their confidence. (Hear, hear.) The late Con- servative Government had something to show for their time, having passed a great deal of useful legislation. They tackled the difficult problem of education, though of course the Act was not perfect. (Opposition cheering.) Colonel Wyndham-Quin had stated plainly that he would be in favour of amending the Education Act on fair lines. Mr. Chamber- lain—(applause and booing)—and Mr. Balfour -(a voice: "Got defeated" and laughter)- were united in their endeavours to protect the industries of the country. (A voice: ''Manchester didn't think so.") The Liberals would only pass a Home Rule measure if they get into office no")—and they might deal with the taxation of ground rents and royalties. (A voice: "Hear, hear," and ap- plause.) They might cheer, but the land- lord would not suffer by the taxation4 it would be the tenants. LADY EVA WYNDHAM-QUIN. Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin was received with prolonged cheering. She stated that Colonel Wyndham-Quin desired her to express his re- gret that he was not able to be present at that meeting. The time for campaigning was now very short, and the Colonel had to address meetings all over the constituency. She was glad to say that in all parts of the district her husbaud had been received very kindly, although there had been some noisy meetings. Colonel Wyndham-Quin would always endeavour to justify the confidence they reposed in him. Porthcawl had done well for Colonel Wyndham-Quin in the past, and she hoped they would support him again. (Applause.) MR. S. H. STOCKWOOD, who was cordially received, said that although the Conservatives had had their Black Satur- day. he addressed them with none the lees confidence. (Hear, hear.) No battle was lost until it was won, and although East Manchester had gone against them they must remember that it was the home of Cobden. (Applause.) He regretted exceedingly that their leader was for the time being out of the House of Commons, but he ventured to suggest that it would not be for long. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Balfour had been rejected by his constituents, but they could not help thinking that it was only ten years ago when the Conservatives received the news of Sir William Harcourt's defeat at Derby with feelings similar to those with which the Liberals received the news of Mr. Balfour's reverse. Some of them could remember Mr Gladstone himself suffering the same fate. Personally he was inclined to wish there would be a Liberal Government after the elections, because nothing sobered politicians more than office. After they had been in office for some time the country would hear lees wild talk aoout. impossible things which the Liberals were not going to do. (Laugh- ter.) A strong Government was a good thing, but there was also a necessity for A BTROXG OPPOSITIONS (Hear, hear.) He hoped the electors would return Colonel Wyndham-Quin as a Member of the Opposition, if they could not return him as a supporter of the next Government. The election was being fought on a variety of issues, but two matters were of a most im- portant character, namely. Tariff Reform and Home Rule. (A voice "That's not before the country.") Well it was Home Rule on what he might call the "hire purchase sys- tem." (Laughter and atrolause.) These were sufficient for all the argument of the election, but one other question seemed to have satisfied some of their opponents in re- gard to the alleged wickedness of the Conser- vative Government, and that. was the impor- tation of Chinese into South Africa. No doubt "Chin-Chin Chinaman" had been re- sponsible for the losing and winning of a good many seats. There had been a great deal of talk about slavery, but an Ogmore Vale lady. who had recently returned from South Africa had informed him that the cry of slavery was absolute nonsense. She had visited the compounds and found that. the kitchens were so clean that any lady in Eng- land would be PROUD TO HAVE THEM. (Applause.) The Chirramen were being treated, she said, as well as a good many Eng- lishmen; in fact, she wished all the working- men in England received such good treat- ment. It was-called "slavery," but he had yet to learn that people entered a state of slavery of their own accord. (Hear, hear, and a voice: "What about fiogging ?") They must remember that there were a great many thousands of the Chinese in the various com- pounds, and he ventured1 to suggest that if the same number of Englishmen, Welshmen. or Sootchmen were in their place, there would be a good Droportion of black sheep among them. There was never a more false catch- cry than the slavery one, and people through- out the country had been going on a false issue. Really, the Chinese ordinance should not have lost a single vote. He would ask them to vote for Colonel Wvndham-Quin, who made for the pro-tection of home indus- tries. (Applause.) Tariff reform would be of advantage to the coal trade of South Wales, because if all oour pig iron and steel were produced here, a greater quantity of coal would be used. (Applause.) MR. H. J. PETTIFER delivered a long address on various topics, and was subjected to a good deal of heckling. Speaking as a Baptist, he denied that he paid anything, in any shape or form, to the main- tenance of the Church of England, and he considered that the Church endowments should be regarded in the same light as the endowments of an orphanage or an infirmary. "Peace, Retrenchment, and Reform" were the so-called awatchwords of the Liberal Party—(cheers)—but they were not going to get those things from the Liberals. In the last 50 years the Liberals entered into 19 out of the 28 wars in which the country had been engaged, so that after all they were not the party of peace. 'The only difference between the Liberal wars and those of the Tories was that the Liberals came out at the losing end and the Conservatives at the winning end. (Applause.) He never blamed the Liberals for going to war, but they never came back properly. It was a puzzle to know in what department the retrenchment was to take place. Was it to be in education, or in re- gard to the Army or Navy? It would be a dangerous thing to curtail the expenditure in these respects. The party of reform was the Conservative party. VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. The Chairman, answering a question as to what Colonel Wyndham-Quin had done for Porthcawl, referred to the negotiations in regard to the Rifle Ranges at Newton, and said the Colonel rendered the Council every assistance to secure the ranges for the place. (Applause.) Mr. S. Elt moved' a vote of confidence in Colonel Wyndham-Quin. Mr. J. Towns seconded. He repudiated the suggestion made at the last meeting by the Rector of Llangan that the Liberals were the party of righteousness. The vote of confidence was then put and carried.

BIG MEETING AT PONTYCLUN. COLONEL WYNDHAM-QUIN OPTIMISTIC. Mr. Godfrey L. Clark (Talygarn) presided at a crowded, meeting at Pontyclun School- room on Tuesday evening. Addresses on fiscal reform were delivered by Mr. Tudor Howell, B.A.L., Rev. W. Jenkinti (Tail's Well), and Mr. H. J. Pettifer (Lon- dQP). i Colonel Wyndham-Qum, who was enthusias- tically received, said he haci been adopted for the third time as the candidate of the South Glamorgan Conservative Association, and he came before the electors with courage, having nothing to be ashamed of in his Parliament- ary record. (Hear. hear.) It was very easy to throw cold water on the accomplishments of the late Conservative Government, and to unfairly criticise their work, as their oppon- ents did. But he asked them to study the record of tho Conservatives and the number of useful measures which they had put on the Statute Book. Among them was the Work- men's Compensation Act, which afforded such benefits to the workingmen of the country. (Hear. hear.) The Conservatives had done justice to the Irish people by giving them the same local government which was enjoyed in England and Wales. (Applause.) It. was, of course, the paramount. duty of every Gov- ernment to see that the foreign affairs were conducted in an honourable mannerand in the best interests of the country. Not even their most bitter opponents could find fault with the manner in whiclf the foreign affairs of the country had been conducted in the first place by Lord Salisbury—(cheers)—and after- wards by the Marquis of Lansdown-e. Their opponents had been making a great deal of capital out of the Chinese labour question, and no end of misrepresentation had taken place. He did not think that any fair-minded opponent now considered that there was ANY FOUNDATION for the cry of slavery. (A voice: "Yes.") He could not conceive that there was any slavery involved when a man left his own country voluntarily to enter service in an- other land under conditions which were fully explained to him before he left home. (Ap- plause.) Some of their opponents had said that the Government introduced the system into the Transvaal against the wishes of the people of that country, but they must re- member that it was not the dointr of the Gov- ernment at all. The people of the Transvaal asked--or perhaps "demanded'" would be the better term-the Chinese labour in order to keep the mines going. The mines consti- tuted the only valuable asset of the Transvaal and if they were not kept working there would not be sufficient money to carry on the administration of the country. and it could not be developed on the lines that it should be; in fact, the country would soon become bankrupt. There was not sufficient native labour in the Transvaal, and there had not been for some time. The Kaffirs would not work in the mines now. because they had done so well during the war. Their oppon- ents seemed to forget that Chinese labour had been introduced into other countries and that they themselves passed an ordnance for the importation of Coolie labour to BRITISH 'GUIANA. (Hear, hear.) If they compared the South African ordinance with that of British Guiana they would find that the latter was the more akin to slavery. (Hear, hear.) It was a great mistake to imagine that the Liberal Administration was going to do away with the Chinese labour. The Legislative Council of the Transvaal asked for the labour, and the Prime Minster recently stated that if the new Government of the Transvaal, which would shortly meet, decided to retain the services of the Chinese labourers, he for one would raise no objection to it. (Ap- plause.) It was impossible for any Govern- ment to interfere in the domestic affairs of the Colonies conducted by a Legislative Council. He reminded the electors of South Glamorgan that Sir Henry Campbell-Banner- man and most of his followers in the Cabinet were pledged to Home Rule, and every vote recorded for the Liberal candidate for the division would be a vote for the "larger policy" leading up to the complete legislative and administrative separation of Ireland from Great Britain. ("No, no.") There was no use denying it. because it was evident that the present Government was a Home Rule Government, and the P'rime Minister had stated his intentions in regard to Ireland'. If they approved of Home Rule they would do right in voting for his opponent, who was pledged to give it, but if. on the other hand, they believed with him that Home Rule was a danger to the Constitution and would lead to disunion between Ireland and England, they should again return him (the speaker) to Parliament. (Loud applause.)

LIBERALS AT LLANTWIT. A meeting was held at the Town-hall, Llantwit Major, on Friday in support of the candidature of Mr. Brace. Councillor John Williams took the chair, and in his opening remarks, referred to Chin- ese Labour as detrimental to English in- terests in South Africa. He, kos a Church- man, was not satisfied: with the Education Act. Rev. O. Davies moved a resolution, which was seconded by Councillor David Thomas in a humorous speech. Alderman T. J. Hughes supported in a. racy and pithy speech. He criticised Chinese labour and the Education, Act, and said that only five hours had been snent by the Tory Cabinet in agricultural affairs. He thought that the only solution of the unemployed question was the reform of the land laws. Colonel Quin was referred! to as a political Rip Van Winkle. He (the speaker) was in favour of Free Trade, a Free Church, Free Schools, and Freed Slaves in South Africa. County Councillor David followed with a weighty argumentative speech. The policy of the late Government as regards finance was severely criticised. Consols, he said, dropped from 112 to 89. He dealt. also with' Free Trade and agricultural matters. The resolution was carried unanimously.

Dates of Welsh Pollings. January. Cardiganshire 19 Anglesey Denbigh Boroughs 1J Carnarvon Boroughs ^0 Flint Boroughs 20 Monmouth (North) 22 Pembrokeshire 22 Radnorshire 23 Glamorgan (South) 23 Glamorgan (Gower) 23 Breconshire 24 Monmouth (South) 24 Carnarfon (Arfon) 24 Flintshire 27

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LIBERALISM AT BRIDGEND SPEECHES BY MR. S. T. EVANS AND MR JONES-THOMAS. SOME INTERRUPTIONS. BUT SPEAKERS GENERALLY GIVEN A FAIR HEARING. A meeting was held at. the Bridgend Town- hall on Friday night in support of the candi- dature of Mr. Wm. Brace. There was a crowded attendance. A good deal of heck- ling took place at times, and there was oc- casionally slight rowdyism, but taken throughout the meeting was fairly orderly. Mr. W. Jonoo-Thomas (Pencoed) presided, supported by Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., Revs. J. W. Kettle, J. Harold Williams, Oscar Owen, Messrs. Harry Lewis, W. Francis, Thos. Ed- wards, Robert Roberts, W. House, J. R. Allen, W. Edwards, David Williams, G. John- son, J. Lewis, etc. LETTER FROM ALDERMAN HUGHES. The Chairman read a letter from Alderman T. J. Hughes expressing regret, that he would not be able to attend the meeting as he would be speaking for Mr. Brace elsewhere. The letter proceeded "I confidently hope you will have a successful meeting. I was extremely sorry to learn that there had been some dis- order at Colonel Wyndham-Quin's meeting at the Town-hall on Saturday evening. (Hear, hear.) I deprecate in the strongest way pos- sible anything like organised or unseemly in- terruptions at a political meeting. A good cause is never helped by bad manners; I was therefore much relieved to learn from my friend Mr. S'tockwood, who presided at the meeting on Saturday evening, that the inter- ruption, so far as he could see, did not come from the Liberal electors of South Glamor- gan. (Applause.) We as Liberals freely grant to others what we claim ourselve-i- freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and freedom of action. (Derisive cheers.) At this great crisis in the history of NONCONFORMIST WALES every elector has to ask himself a plain ques- tion, and it is this: Will he give another lease of power to a party which has increased the taxes, passed the Brewers' Endowment Act. sought to stifle Nonconformity by pass- ing the so-called Education Act.—(applause)— mismanaged the Army, snubbed the Volun- teers, introduced a hateful system of Chinese slavery into South Africa, in order that the party might have a free hand against Free Trade? (Hear, hear.) Or will he not, on the other hand, support the Liberal policy which is pledged to freedom of the Church from State interference and control—(ap- plause)—freedom of the schools from clerical dominance, freedom of the teachers from sec- tarian tests, freedom of the slave in South Africa, and everywhere else; freedom of the trade fre-i Protective duties and tariff walls? (Applause.) May I in conclusion appeal to every Progressive, whether he be Noncon- formist, Liberal or Labour to translate his enthusiasm into energy. The forces arrayed against us are powerful and insidious. It is only hard spadie work by every Progressive that will win the day." (Loud applause.) CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. The Chairman, proceeding, said he had at the outset to apologise for t,he absence of their candidate. ("Oh, oh," and booing.) Their candidate--(a voice: "Is afraid," and opposition cheering)—their candidate had a lot of work to db at present-(a voice: "He has run away")—and was addressing a meet- ing elsewhere. (A voice: "Dear me.") He might inform their friends the enemy who had assembled at the back that Mr Brace was not afraid to come to Bridgend. (Applause and hooting, and a voice: "It's a sure snip for the Colonel.") Mr. Brace would visit Bridgend again before the election day. (Hear, hear, and interruption.) Alderman Hughes's letter would explain why he occu- pied the seat of the mighty that evening. (Ironical laughter.) He was very sorry that the disorder to which Alderman Hughes had referred, had occurred at the meeting of Sat- urday night. ("Oh, oh, and a voice: "Why did it occur?") He sincerely hoped that Bridgend would not allow it to be said that disorder was a common disease in the town. (Hear, hear, and voices: "Never mind that," and "Sit down or talk politics.") He was quite sure that all who were reasonable and honourable wished to hear both sides of the question. (Hear, hear.) There were very serious and important issues before the coun- try. and it was only when these issues were fairly argued by both sides that the electors would be able to register a fair vote. He would take them back into a little history. (A voice: "We don't want that.") They had seen the end of a very REMARKABLE GOVERNMENT —(applause and booing)—remarkable in its election, remarkable for ..thl3 many changes that took place in it, remarkable for its many muddle&-(a voice: "Not so many 'remark- ables, and laughter)—remarkable for having laid down quite a new rule in that—(a voice: "Who brought the Spaniards to Dow- lais?" and opposition cheering.) Would they allow him to answer that question? (Ap- plause.) Did the interrupter know that the leading proprietors of the Dowlais works were Conservatives? (Cheers.) The Hon. Ivor Guest, with whom they as electors of South Glamorgan had really nothing to do, had abundantly proved that he had no connection whatever with the Dowlais works. (Ap- plause.) But he was about to say, when he was interrupted by the opposition element, that the Conservatives had adopted a new rule that when any Member of the Govern- ment proved to be a failure in one office, ;t was a qualification for him to be promoted to a higher office. (Laughter.) At the last election the Conservatives were returned' to power with a great majority—(a voice: "And they will be again," and interruption.) He was not so sure about that, because the coun- try was beginning to arouse itself. (Hear, hear.) The late Government was returned for the single purpose of winding up the affairs after THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. (A voice: "And they did it.") They would consider the facts about that. It was said that the Conservatives had brought the war to a successful conclusion. (A voice: "Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman wguld have made a worse muddle of It.") The war, how- ever, dragged along wearily, and at an enor- mous cost for two years. (A voice: "Not the Colonel's fault," and cheering.) His contention was that if the Conservatives had been honourable men they would have ap- pealed to the country for a, vote of confidence when they had finished thtf war business. (A voice: "It's not finished yet,") They should I have submitted their programme of legisla- tion for approval. But what cared the Con- servatives for honour. They got a big major- ity by false pretences—("No, nov) and they had carried out their intentions to use it for all it was worth to satisfy the claims of their friends, the landlords, the parsons, the brewers and the South African mine-owners. (A voice: "Park-lane millionaires," and ap- plause.) i ir The opposition now asserted itself, and owing to the continued interruption, the Chairman was unable to proceed. There were loud cries of "Turn him out," but when the commotion ceased the Chairman remarked that they were "getting along very nicely." Proceeding, the Chairman said it was too appalling to imagine what further mischief the Tories might have wrought had it not been for the bomb which burst on the coun- try. Mr. Chamberlain—(applause, booing, and general'disorder)—took upon himself the roll of weeping prophet, and with loud lamen- tations, went, about the country saying that we were on the road to ruin—(a voice: So we are")—but MR. CHAMBERLAIN WAS WRONG, and he had been proved1 to be wrong (Voices: "Nonsense," Good old Joe," ant "Sit down.") He had been proved incorreq; several times—(interruption)—and the la;t man to find him out was Mr. John Burns— (loud applause and booing)—who had com- pelled Mr. Chamberlain to acknowledge iis mistake, but Mr. Chamberlain said in iis usual manner, "It does not in the least afljet my argument." (Laughter.) Mr. Chin- berlain disturbed the country only for a slort time, for the people very soon found out tiat if they followed his "will o' th' wisp,' it would eventually land them into the bog of dis- aster. (Hear, hear.) Bye-election sfter bye-election prophesied with great certaintv the downfall of the Conservatives, but still they stuck to office, until last September, when their craft suddenly foundered. Interruption lasting some minutes ensued. Two men near the door were engaging in a heated argument. Again silence was re- stored, and the Chairman continued. There was at least one gentleman, he said, who very much regretted that the Government had left office and that was Colonel Wyndham- Quin. (Cheers and booing.) The Colonel's reason for wishing that they would cling to office even longer was—(a voice "Because he won't go back again," applause and booing.) The reason was that COLONEL WYNDHAM-QUIN wished the Government to do something for the workmen. (Laughter.) Was it not touching? (A voice: "Very indeed," and laughter.) Really the Colonel's solicitude was too touching for words, but he was urg- ing the workers' claims too late to be sincere. (Hear, hear.) But notwithstanding the Colonel's heartfelt desires, Mr. Balfour re- signed, and he told the King words to the effect that he could not carry on the business c of the country with credit. (Voices: "Sit down," "Let's have S.T. and "Talk poli- tics.") The country could have told Mr. Bal- four that his Government was discreditable long before. ("No, no.") But Mr. Balfour, instead of going out through the back door, should have returned to the country to give an account of his stewardship. He dare not do that, however, for his muddles rose before him like grim spectres. (.Laughter and a voice: "Don't talk rot.") It was such a long string of muddles that. it leaninded him o' the German horse sausages that Mr. Cham berlain was so anxious for the workmen < the country to feed upon. (Laughter art voices: "There's nonsense." "Sit down," ad "Put S.T. up.") The country had been ale to see right through the whole business, ad the excuses of Mr. Balfour would not wah. ,(A voice: "The washing's not over yet" nd lauffhter.) He had the Colonel's eleetioutd- dres« in his pocket. It was an! interesing document. (Hear, hear, and "Read t,") No, it would be a pity to read it. (Laugler.) There was one matter that the Colone did not deal with at all. (A voice: lome Rule.") No; it was a matter which the Conservatives told them, was necessa^ for the salvation of the Empire, namely. Gincse slavery. (Interruption.) The Conserva- tives pretended to be the friends t the working-men, but why had they allo\t;d the importation of the Chinese? In oner to swell the dividends of the mme-ownfs, who would not pay fair prices for other la bour. He contended that, given fair conditions. white men could work in the mmei (Ap- plause.) REV. OSCAR OWEN. The Rev. Oscar Owen moved thefollowing resolution That this meeting heartily aopts the candidature of Mr. Wm. Brac< for this division, and pledges itself to d all in its power to secure his trlun-iphaii return at the forthcoming election. The resolution was received wih applause and booing. The mover said e had been asked by his brother ministers, s the senior minister of the town to rel)retnt them at that meeting. ("What's that pt to do with the question?") They should kow presently. All the Nonconformist ministei of Bridgend, with one exception-(" A goo one, too")— were pledged to do their best to secure Mr. Brace's return. (Cheers and ounter-cheers.) They were going to do this of because the candidate was Mr. Brace—(bar, hear)—but because he was fighting for heir principles. He had nothing to say againt Colonel Wynd- ham-Quin, who was a genal and amiable gentleman. (Hear, hear.) But he objected to the Colonel's principles he was on the wrong track, and beloiil-e, to the wrong party. (Derisive cheers.) He (the speaker) did not believe in Protecton, in taxing the loaf of the poor man, andin Chinese labour, but he was there as a minuter to support Mr. Brace because he had promised to do his best by word and vote to do a'ay with the shame- ful Education Acts. Coud applause and hooting.) Because the Eucation Act of 1902 —(interruption) failed the Government passed another CoercionAct to help it. Col. Wyndham-Quin's addres, on the Education Act, read like this: "Ifthere is any injustice in the Act, I am readyto vote for an amend- ment of it." There was no "if" about it. (Hear, hear.) Was H just for the best men of the country to h put into prison like criminals' because the would not bend their knee to this Bill of Balfour. (" It's the law.") Oh, yes; it,vas the law, but it was the law o^pe for evryone to bow down the knee before the GoMn Calf-but three young men did not. (Irerruotion and a voice: "Let's have politice") These young men were heroes to-d'a-y Why? Because they were the three firt Nonconformists. (Ap- plause.) Lord Jon Russell, at the time of the Church rate, std "I know the Dissenters; they pased Free Trade: they passed the abolition of slaver, and they will abolish this Church rate as wel." He was not a prophet but he predicted .hat Nonconformists united' would abolish th) Education Act. ( Loud applause and bocng.) The speaker finished his remarks in Telsh amid a great deal of interruption. MR D. H. LLOYD, was received wih applause and a number of uncomplimentay cries from the back of the hall. He saidhe wanted to give the reasons which promptei1 him to second the resolution. (A voice: "Sitdown," and cries of "Turn him out" and "Orier.") There came a time in the history of every man when he must make a bold stand. He had refrained from tak- ing par(a foice: "Sit down, Mr. Lloyd.") He appealed tor a hearing so that he might explain his iosition. (Voices: "Talk poli- tics" and "SS down.") He was not going to sit down ye (A voice: "Be quick then. ) In the hiatoy of the country there had never been such state of affairs as that which existed at present. The late Government had passedtji Education Act—(hear, hear) which thr4tened the peace of the country, and the somer the better the Act was got rid of. (Aptause.) No one could' allow his conscience to be violated--(V oices "Sit down" aid "Don't talk about conscience. ) The Act interfered with the liberty of the people. He oonsidleroo that Free Trade was essentialto the nation's well-being. No one in his seises could believe that the retaliation of Mr. Balfour or the Protection of Mr. Chambelain was going to add to the nation's prosperly. (Hear, hear, a voice: "You don't Sly so," and laughter.) He did not in- tend t< stand between them and the speaker of the evening, Mr. S. T. Evans. (Voices: "Hear bear.") All the clap-trap and non- sense ibout Protection, involving no reduction in tie price of bread—(a voice: "In your ,hop," and laughter)—would not be lis- tened to by the electors. (A voice: '•'Let's hear 3.T.") The noise at the back increased considerably and the speaker's concluding sentences could not be heard beyond the froni ocat: e M-R. S. T. EVANS was received with loud appluse and much hoeing. He was not allowed to proceed untl the oniosition had given "Three cheers for Colonel Quin" and "Three for Joe," amdst booing. Mr. Evans said cries had be,n made for politics, and perhaps they were Justifiable. It had been truly said that this etion was the most serious that the coun- ty had experienced for many years, and aeryone who loved his country should en- (eavour to do the right thing when he went b the poll. (A voice: "Hear, hear vote for -Um i ft laughter.) The issue had been placed before the country in a two-fold man- n<~r: was a positive and a negative ?ide. The Conservatives argued1 that there was a need for fiscal reform—that was the positive—and they said that they did not want Home Rule—that was the negative. So far as the contest in South Glamorgan was concerned, the issue was perfectly clear. He had no quarrel with Colonel Wyhdham- Quin, who was an honourable man—a gentle- man in every respect. (Applause.) Indeed, he felt sure that Colonel Wyndham-Quin did not desire that any speaker on that platform should be interrupted. (Hear, hear.) Col. Wyndham-Quin, with the fairness and cour- age he always exhibited, had stated quite clearly what his position was. He had stated in his address, and in the speech he delivered' in that hall on the previous Satur- day night, that he was not a Balfourian in the fiscal matter, and that he went the whole way with Mr. Chamberlain; in fact, he was a thick and thin supporter of his. (Opposi- tion cheering.) Mr. Brace, on the other halld, had pointed out his position; he was an out-andLout opponent of the proposals of Mr. Chamberlain. They must remember that if Colonel Wyndham-Quin was returned it would be a vote to strengthen the hancta of Mr. Chamberlain. (Applause and booing.) They could not decide in that meeting whether COLONEL WYNDHAM-QUIN should b returned or not. They should lis- ten to te reasons why the Colonel should not be deed. (Hear, hear.) Those in the corner i the hall who had been interrupting were pesumably supporters of the Unionist candidte. He hoped they had read the hiBtorJ of the country before the repeal of the Ccn Laws. (A laugh.) What was the groun which Mr. Chamberlain had for turn- ing hi back on Free Trade? He (Mr. Cham- berlai) declared that the industries of the county were not only being threatened, but some had already disappeared. (A voice: "Quie right.") Mr. Chamberlain asserted that three years ago, but they had since pro"?-d that his prophesies were wholly wrog. (Hear, hear.) If Mr. Chamberlain coul show that by reason of Free Trade the inQstriea of the country were being ruined, evryone interested in the British Empire wold have followed him. But Free Trade hd been tried, and not. found wanting. He di not think Mr. Chamberlain started the cmpaign, which.he had so vigorously fought, ft>m the point of view of Protection at all, ht he wanted to give a preference to the 'oloqiies. That, he admitted, would be a ;cod thing in itself if a bargain could be made between the Colonies and ourselves—(ap- for I plause)—for reciprocity between Great Bri- I I tain and her Colonies was a thing desired by all. (Hear, hear.) But unfortunately the Colonies did not take the. same view, and it was abundantly clear that the SELF-GOVERNING COLONIES, such as Australia and Canada, would not allow the manufacturers of this country to send their p;oods there without paying very heavy duties. They had said so as plainly as possibly. The inevitable result of Mr. Cham- berlain's proposals would be the taxation of the food of the people, and Colonel Wynd- ham-Quin was therefore not in favour of the proposals. In his speech, Colonel Wyndham- Quin stated that. "Mr. Chamberlain had dis- tinctly shown that his proposals would not result in an increase of the price of food." It had been calculated, and it was easy to calculate, what the increase in the price of food would be, and he could give figures as to the increase in respect of bread, meat, cheese, butter and eggs. Taking only the nineteen largest towns in the United King- dom, the additional cost per annum would be over five and a half million pounds, and for London alone the figures would be £ 2,831,000. Mr. Chamberlain in 1881 had said—and as the circumstances were the same then as at present, it was fair to use his words—Is any- one bold enough to propose that we should put. a duty on food? I can conceive, it just possible, although it is very improbable, that under the sting of great suffering and de- ceived by misrepresentation, the working- classes might be willing to try considerable remedies, but. one thing I am certain of, that if this course is ever taken it will be a signal for a state of things more disastrous than anything which has taken place since the days of the Corn Laws. A TAX ON FOOD will mean a. decline in wages. It would raise the price of every article in the kingdom and bring about a loss of the export trade." (Ap- plause.) These words had been approved by everyone who had been concerned in the wel- fare of. the country as Chancellor of the Ex- chequer from the time of Sir Robert Peel to the present day, including Mr. Disraeli—(ap- plause)—Lord Randolph Churchill, Mr. Glad- stone, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, and Lord Ritahie. (Applause'.) Was this country, upon the ipse dixit of Mr. Chamberlain, going to turn its back upon Free Trade, which had boen approved' by everyone of these eminent financiers? Those gentlemen in the corner should think twice or thrice before they voted for anyone who was in favour of the change in our fiscal system. It seemed as though Providence was similing on England, because since 1903, when Mr. Chamberlain started his campaign, the exports had increased from 230 millions to 283t millions per annum-an increase of 46 £ millions. Free Trade became- an accomplished fact in this country in 1851, and the exports in that- year amounted to only 52 millions, so that in the 50 years since the wiping out of the Corn Laws, under the beneficient influence of Free Trade, our ex- ports had increased by over 200 millions. (Voices: '"What about the unemployed? "Manufactured goods.") He had the figures of the exports of manufactured goods. In 1902 the exports amounted to 227jL millions and in 1905 to 270 mill io-n 'tn increase of 421. (Ap- plause.) Against these figures—and they were the official returns of the Board of Trade—they had merely the statements of MR. CHAMBERLAIN. As Colonel Wyndham-Quin was an ardent fol- lower of Mr. Chamberlain—(opposition cheers)—there was no need to cheer every time his name way mentioned-(laughter)- that in itself was enough to decide by an overwhelming majority the success of Mr. Brace's candidature. (Cheers.) /(Jv other considerations were there. V""01?0 Rule.") Did they want to know what tie was? ("Yes.") He was a (Applause and booing, and a voice What s Bra,ce Mr. Br-c,was a Home Ruler, too. (Applause.) But the pre6ell was a fight for or aginst thsW* &" 31, d £ i5 « Po«iWe that Home KTwoald not form part of thou; P"*?™™ in the next Parliament, (A voice: What Lbout John Redmond?") He had no doubt that they would have to discuss Home Ryle in veare to come, but surely their attention should now be directed to matters which were nearer practical nolitics than Home Rule. Someone suggested Mr. John Redmond. He did not know whether anyone would suggest that it was wrong to accept the support, of the IRISH MEMBERS in the House of Commons. If it were wrong the Conservative Party had been great sinners in that respect. (Laughter.) He did not think it was wrong, but he hoped that there would be a Liberal majority big enough so that the Government under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman—(applause and booing)-—might have absolute power in regard to the various matters with which they would deal. He did not mean in anv sense that they were not. going to give the Irish mem- bers the justice that was due to them. There were other matters to be dealt with, chiefly education. (Applause.) It would be a calamity-and that was why he made an earnest appeal to the South Glamorgan elec- tors to support Mr. Brace—if upon such a question as the Education Act the Liberal party were to be at the mercy of the Irish members. Colonel Wyndham-Quin, in his address, did not deal so clearly with the ques- tion of education as he should. (A voice: "Can you enlighten him?" and laughter.) Yes, he could. (Applause.) Colonel Wynd- ham-Quin said the Act bad brought into one harmonious whole the various agencies of elementary education, which had existed under the system set up by the Act of 1870. He (Mr. Evans) did not know what was meant by the "various-agencies" or by the "bringing of them into one haxmonious whole." The Act had put the whole ex- pense of the Voluntary Schools on the rate- payers. Was it just that the whole expense of VOLUNTARY SCHOOLS should be put on the ratepayers and that the management be maintained in private hands? ("No.") Their friends in the corner were too intelligent to &ay "Yes"—(laughter)—and they had better point out to the Colonel when he again visited them one of the injus- tices of the Act. (Applause and booing.) Was it not unjust that in thousands of schools the position of headteacher should not be open to qualified persons because they did not belong to a particular denomination? ("Yes.") Colonel Wyndham-Quin must have seen it was unjust, but he' avoided stating his intentions. It was true that the Colonel was amenable to pressure, as shown by the c061 tax-(laughter and applause)—or perhaps he should be lees harsh and say he was amenable to reason. (Renewed laughter.) Tne Coionel should state definitely whether or not he was prepared.to give absolute popular con- T trol in the schools, and whether all the ap^ pointments should be open to all tions. (Applause.) Colonel Quin also, states that he would strenuously oppose ^,1,se8p„r. ment. He had observed the Colonels Vamentary career for ten years, ajxd altn s he had some excellent qualities—(hear, r he did not know that he could oppose" anything in the House of M*11 TI.„11ifi (Laughter.) He was sure Colonel ^ul^oSition not pretend to any very strenuous °PP ,1 no in the matter, but he might and doubt vote. (Laughter.) Nonconform^ should note that whatever exercised he Was going against v ment. Dealing with CHINESE LABO-Ult, I he said a late manager of one of the South African mines said the reason why the Chin- ese were imported was that the mine-owners knew the white men would form Trades Unions and demand fair wages, and secondly that by the employment of Chinese they could increase their dividends. (A voioo: "Talk about Spanish labour in Dowlais" and opposition cheering.) The Chinese Labour question—( a voice "Is a bogey")—would re- ceive the attention of the Liberals. (Will you alter it?") Legal contracts had been entered into, and those could not be violated now, and it was only a bit more of the trickery of the Conservative Government. (A voice: "Didn't the Liberals introduce foreign labour in Briti.,h Guiana?") If that gentle- man read the history of British Guiana he would know sotfnething about- it. (Laughter and applause.) Colonel Wyndham-Quin, who voted for the importation of Chinese labour, did not attempt to justify the ordnance, in his election address, but a few of his fol- lowers had tried to do so. (Interruption.) In November the Tory Government was tot- tering to its fall (A voice: "No.") That interrupter was a very foolish fellow, because the Government did fall soon afterwards— (la.ughter)-and it had been falling since Its defeat in the House of Commons. He hoped they would now let- Glamorgan and Wales have a clean sheet so far as Tory representa- tion was concerned, and return to Parliament a man who was in sympathy wi'th the general wishes of the people. (Loud and prolonged applause.) VOTE OF THANKS/ The vote was then taken on the motion, and the Chairman declared that it was car- ried with an overwhelming majority. When Mr. J. R. Allen rose to propose a vote of thanks to the speaker and chairman, there was a good deal of disorder. Ho chal- lenged someone at the back of the hall to come forward, and this quite upset the meet- ing, there being a scene of wild confusion. People rose from their seats in all parts of the hall to look in the direction indicated. The resolution was seconded by Mr. George Johnson and carried. The Chairman, in reply, said that in spite of the liveliness of their friends, they had kept on very good terms with each other throughout the meeting. He only hoped that further meetings between then and the General Election would be no worse.

THE TRUTHFUL CANVASSERS. By LEIGH WESTERDALE. They had always been friends-firm friends —and hitherto their political opinions had never been permitted to shadow, or eclipse, the warm beams of that wonderful, invisible, psychic sun that had produced in them an "affinity of souls." But, lo! the time arrives when Britain "expects every man to do his duty," to signify the reasoning of his mingl-, and obey the leading of his conscience by affixing a cross beside a much-advertised name in a polling booth. These two were both going to canvass, but for opposite parties, and as they pulled and puffed their pipes in uncomfortable silence on this the last night before their duties com- menced, it was evident by the studied man- ner in which they avoided each other's eye and toyed nervously with their favourite briars, that some cloud was hovering over their respective brows. Each was wondering how to attempt, for the last time, the conquest of the other. The Club was neither Conservative nor Liberal. It was a favourite haunt of a very seledt, very refined, few. It was a club. The other members waited and watched anxiously. There was an indefinable feeling of uneasiness in the air. How would it end? Would these two seeimingly inseparable beings be parted at last? "No!" was the universal, unexpressed 'hope. No That would never do. The club would be desolate without them. The club would cease to exist without them. The heart ai-id the soul of the club were these two. All felt it, and all tip-toed out of the room this evening and' left them alone. A great crisis was pending. How would it end Oh, that the Government had not resigned1! Oh, that the House of Com- mons might be engulfed by an earthquake! Oh, that the House or Lords would melt away with all its contents! Oh, that St. Stephen's were unknown Who would miss them ? No-one Better a revolution and a Republic than that these two should be sep- arated.—lost to the club-by a mere party squabble. So thought, the members. The room emptied—save for the two. The pipes grew more and more restless, the smoke thickened. At length a faint, hesitating voice penetrated the stillness. "Er—are you really going to canvass for General Willhewia to-morrow ?" "I am. Am I correct in understanding that you have actually allied yourself to the party represented by Mailliw Holdup?" "You are." A long silence, broken only by the sound of extremely violent pipe-puffs. At length in a pained tone of voice "Dick! I am truly sorry." "Arthur! So am I," in a more pained tone. Brief silence, while the two clubitea are nearly obscured by smoke. "Can you truthfully uphold and expound the doctrines of the Imposter you are assist- ing to place at the head of the nation, Dick?" "I can, Arthur. The same question was on my lips. Can you truthfully agree with and argue for the Socialistic, disturbing, destroy- ing measures boldly given forth as the policy of. the man ""ou are following by co-operating with, Holdup?" "I can, Dick, and I shall." "Then I am sorry for you." j.T1i-ev "Ditto, sir Why The proverbial donkey would not be hoodwinked' by the "FVinire your pleader intends to reform the Empire "Indeed! In Balaam^ ^si^SyVmo?i donkey my friend, had con t^at if sense than the man. At to foe its this country joj-r ^am master, the oM Biblical s 7^ donkey rea_ good, even to details? unexi lises his position," -r»vk'" Stfi-S &'■>- 8hitM uneasily m I'll wager you (wo to Abuse or no abuse. n.hat J<m s,ui] one m go through one day's for it! witilT Ife loS e2mot do '^Tuud P0«ey and gain votee--tru t.w The other flushed elv "I'll take you, sir i am sme « I cannot, you cannot, I ™ke tte same to T°The gauntlet was on the ground. 0o„. quest was out of eig • ere was nothing for it but to separate with a friendly hand- IbJ. X^0uMheth6r Each knew the h<- present in the club on the to tell their da<8„oth&"h* 6 t™th' "But Fate *••> £ o„-n arrangements —she always does luespective of the plans of the two. Just before iwon the next day, Dick knocked at the door of a house in End-street -a f "i wwL"1v ln the black district of been nwu .>neat' Person.' would never have been seen had not the two long, ?j £ l &each ^therAifh The11'1' ge^her of the nmr eU oc:caPied by a great rumanity—"vote lmP°rtant species of able existence here on out ,a1 chanced upon, and ^y obols they Man Devil nor „ nought for God, food-'and clothing tvcanclidat^- I)o^ which they neve? flu <Hr1on1ly go £ ~~a 8° usually forced to he ?aCJied-V1, Th??' W6're verted try." content with an "uncon- canvass snifle^ t^ie door, put 011 his best- grasping baov nf unruly crowd of uicnins, hand's, |WU1S ? st\ck-v in theiT ^1Tn/ ing at the + 01111(1 the street corner shout- "Chin-Chin rT of their voices a song about Half d "aman." hugging men, and ragged women doors and r>J!0 children, lounged to the TiYJ 1 came AS8 uP the rear of the procession the source of Dick saw him and guessed he contiV) the urchins sweet bags. This wards. Gred bribery, and said so, after- tical was bearing down on che iden- stood. S6 before which the other clubite and enbT he perceived his adversary uated. Each, glared. Must they show the white feather? J\o! Each would wait a few feet from the door until the other had tried and faded They waited. The comedy became delightful.. The disreput- able, unwashed, hairy specimen who had opened the doorA crosa&d his worn out slii>- pers, leaned up against the post and stuck^ clay cutty into his capacious mouth winking slyly to some "pall across the street The winked-at "pal" commenced 1 ditty, in a high falsetto key.- a tUaeiul "An' shure me foine bhoy, it's >0me Rhule we'll be avm A slavS' me C°Ileen' it s no more we'll bo Arthur felt uneasy. He was not- sure that the song would do his cause any g0od but the urchins heard the noise, and burst forth in renewed strength with "Chin-Chin C'hma- Agam the gauntlet was on the ground The. Ciubites realised that the "voters'' had grasped the situation. Each reddened i tfiade a rush towards the door. (jooa morning—er—Mr.—■—" i-n njment' Thet's me name." 'Good morning, Mr.—er—Orniment. Hiw are you this morning?" self?"k! je.st slap-dash, yer know. 'Ow's yer- oolf ? 11 1 ■ thank you. Ah! Is this your little one?" The Unwashed eyed the miserable youug- ster thus indicated with a care lees olance. "Dunno! Maybe. Can't tell t'other from which. Bemg uncertain as to the relationship, the Clubite was saved from the necessary election baby kiss. But he was non-plussed. Con- versation was difficult. lie had never ex- perienced such vulgarity before. Truly. if his Idol could reform such a human being as this, his policy was the policy for the nation —but he doubted it. He began to feel troubled. This man did not look capable of energy even if work were offered him. Arthur perceiving his embarrassment, con- cluded the fortress should be his. and ap- proached smiling. Immediate action was necessary. Dick plunged straight in. "I'm canvassing for General Willhe-win. Mr. Orniment-, and I have come to seek your vote. The policy of our man is the policy for you. You want steady -work, higher wages I'll git em by a tax on me food eh' mate. "My dear sir, you totally misunder- stand-- Arthur rushed forward excitedly: Quite right! Quite right! Mr. Orni- ment. They propose to make you better off by charging you more fofr your bread. Is it not ridiculous?" Dick turned towards Arthur scarlet faced. "Sir! Is that statement true? Remem- ber The other reddened also. "Er—quite! That is, a tax on corn may be necessary. But is yours: 'Steady work, higher wages'? Do you guarantee ihis?" "I do." "How? Supposing this man got drunk-" "Wot O! Give me the eliance. my lords, and there ain't no supposin' 'bout it," put in Mr. Orniment. "Exactly!" continued Arthur, drawing Dick aside. "Come here a moment! You heard what this man said. Give him the chance. Now r hold that you have promised what is impos- sible to fulfil, and therefore lost your wager for truthfulness. You cannot give this man higher wages, but even if you could he will get drunk on the surplus and lose his 'steady work.' "Now, Mr. Orniment," said Arthur trium- phantly, turning again to the Unwashen: "Our policy—Mailliw Holdup's policy—is best. We do not promise you higher wages neces- sarily, but when the various reforms are car- ried out, and all trade is free, there will al- ways be oceans of work, continual work, and should you desire it there will be room for you in the mines of South Africa, for we have turned out the Chinese coolies, and-" "T say, sir! Is that true? Remember!" said Dick. "Well! I am given to understand— lqook 'ere, mates, you two'll be scrappin', that ÐJill/t. a decent example to set these 'ere kids. So jest draw it mild' a bit. and let me arsk yet a few straight questions." Certainly!" said Dick. "Delighted, I'm sure I" said Arthur. Truth whispered to two minds: "Be care- ful, now! "Now, mates! Will beer be cheaper by any o' your bloomin' polly-seæ pH "Er-—no!" said Dick. "No!" said Arthur. Mr. Orniment's jaw dropped. "Will we get a six hours day, including meals?" .bI "No!" said Dick iras'cibly. "No!" said Arthur quietly. The Unwashen took his cutty from his mouth, stood erect as possible, winked at the "pal" opposite, and asked: "Do yer really believe your kendid&te'll do all wot he as promised 'e will, when he gets up to that palace in Lunmonp" Spirit Truth wept for sorrow and fear. A long silence ensued. Each canvasser waited to win the wager. At length, as the crowd deepened, and' tne jeers increased, and Mr. Orniment was nearly doubled with merriment, they spotec tv ITXL on^ voico "No, sir! I do not"' rnu"Hv mornin', mates. Thanks fer callin j want me dinner afore they tax it or afore rm cal3ed; out Wlth the. in the new troubled yer iV 'ouse a month1, an' ain'+ + t • 1 1 see the missus?" am t got no vote. 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Fox and Hounds, Brynmenin. LEGAL ACTION. acUon^L^^n^^0!?0^0 K !The DlaintiffaTx iTZ ? Averill, by which the am Hn?Tg B t0 recit.% a lease of the Fox jSstic^ p1 VBr^meniQ, came before Mr. of Wm vrnV. L Wa8 stated that i* March to the rl f ^wrenro agreed to grant a lease to the defendant on the terms of a lease then Tb« shortly afterwards, defendant called upon his trustees to execute a. lease, which they did as on their own behalf. On an action being commenced in the King's Bench Division for breach of Covenmt they realised their personal respon- sibility and desired to, substitute the estate for themselves as lessors. The hearing was adjourned for a fortnight to enable the parties to settle the matter by cancelling the obligations on either side.

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