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Football-■I
Football- I USK y. MAINDEE. Maindee visited Usk on Saturday last, and were defeated by the locals by two tries to nil. During the first half, especially at the commencement, Usk had much the beat of the play, and several dangerous rounds of passing by the home backs were only stopped on the line. The Maindee forwards, although heavier than their opponents, were beaten in the tight surums, but gained a lot of ground with loose rushes. Half-time arrived with no score. Soon after the restart Knight got the leather away to Prothero, and he, afser shaking off several would-be tacklers, scored. Towards the close, the Usk forwards went. off with a dribble, and beating all opposition, D ivies was able to score the second try. Owing to a late start being made, the game was finished in semi-darknes-i. Coming to individuals, Roberts was again the pick of the Usk three-quarters, although Weare was prominent on occasions. Ethiridge, at back, was fair. Prothero was good at half, making some fine runs, whilst he also tackled effectively. Knight showed improved form in getting the ball away. Of the forwards it is hardly fair to mention anyone in particular, as all plltyd well. On the Maindee eid*, the full back saved well. The three-quarters were fair. Needham belD responsible for two strong runs in the second half. The forwards dil not seein to exert themselves in the scrums, but were good at the line-out and in the loose rushes.
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--,-Sir Joseph Lawrence and…
Sir Joseph Lawrence and Mr. Chamberlain. The following letter from Sir Joseph Lawrence, M P for the Monmouth Boroughs, appeared in The Times, on November 25th, relative to Mr Chamber- lain's meetings at Cardiff and Newport:- Sir,—The true significance of the resolution a passed at the two great meetings in South Wales and Monmouthshire, on Friday and Saturday last, is likely to be lost sight of if the fact be left unre- corded that the meetings did something else besides thanking Mr Chamberlain for his past services and for his visit and his speeches. I append at the foot hereof the full terms of the resolution which I moved,* and which was passed at the Newport meeting, whieh are identical with the terms of the resolution passed on the previous evening in Cardiff. That there might be no mistake as to the charac- ter and meaning of the Cardiff resolution, I said, in supporting the vote of thanks to the Chairman- moved by Mr Chamberlain and seconded by Lord Tredegar-(vide reports in the Cardiff papers) You have by your vote this evening placed the seal of your approval to a great policy a policy founded on a noble and inspiring ideal. You have done more; you have given a new encouragement to the propounder of that policy -the great statesman whom you have just heard, the foremost man of his race." The tumultuous cheers with which these expres- sions weie received left no room for doubt that the resolution meant all it said. The fervid cheers of the Newport working men at Saturday's meeting also clinched matters unmis- takably in favour of Colonial preference. I purposely made the Colonies the main feature of my remarks at Newport. I am yours faithfully, JOSEPH LAWRENCE, November 24th. [* The resolution appears in the report of the meeting in another column,]
I The Train Service from Newport…
The Train Service from Newport to Usk and Monmouth. Last week we referred to a memorial from Mon- mouth to the G.W.R. Company for an improved train service to the County town, via Pontypool Road, and the following are letters which have passed between the General Manager aud the hon. member for the Monmouth Boroughs, who has taken up the matter on behalf of his constituents [Copy.] General Manager's Office, Paddiogt III Station, London, W., 21st November, 1903. My Dear Sir, With further reference. to your letter of the 9th instaut, very careful consideration has been given to the question of the train service between Newport and Monmouth, with the object of seeing whether it would be commercially practicable to give effect to the suggestion contained in the communications you were good enough to forward to me. It will, I am sure, be realized that the traffic over the line in question is not large indeed, our expe- rience has been that the train cervice at present provided is ample to meet the requirements of the traffic. I may mention for your information thqt, com- mencing on the 1st January next, the 6.20 p.m. train from Pontypool Road to Usk will be discon- tinued, and the 6.411 p.m. train from Pontypool Road to Monmouth will be altered to start at 6 20 p.m., and this arrangamant will, no doubt, to some extent, meet the convenience of passengers who use the line beyond Usk. as the wait at Pontypool Road will be appreciably reduced. It is found, upon examination, that the working arrangements over the single lim would not permit of a train b-Jing- run at the time suggested without creating inconvenience to passengers in other ways. It may be, however, that the circumstances will, in some respect, change before the train service for next summer is decided upon, and you may accept my assurance that the whole question shall be re- viewed in the meantime, with every desire to meet the wishes that have been expressed. I am, D 'ar Sir, Yours faithfully, (Signed) JAMBS C. INGLIS. Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P., 9, Buckingham Palace Gardens, S.W. Nov. 25th, 1903. My Dear Sir, On ray return to town I find your letter of the 21st awaiting me. I am, personally, very glad you have been able to meet, even in a small measure, the wishe-j of the residents on the Newport-Monmouth line regard- ing an improved train service, and hope you will be able to make further concessions when you are arranging next summer's service, as hinted at in your letter. I have sent it on to Mr Addams- Williams, the County Treasurer of Monmouth, to communicate its contents to the memorialists. Of course, I accept, with becoming humility and gratefulness, even the smallest concession. But I do think myself, as an old railway-man, that whilst you may he right in saying the traffic at present does not offer much eucouragement for lavish outlay, yet the maxim of two great railway, men (Sir James Allport and Sir Edward Watkin) —that "facilities beget trade"—ire essentially applicable to this case. Here you have the mo-t beautiful residential district in Britain, and scores of wealthy colliery owners and other people in South Wales who say they would delight to live in it, but it is impossible owing to the inadequacy of the railway facilities. I know people in the Midlands who say the same. I met several people at the Sheriff's luncheon at Monmouth, on Monday last, who complained to me of the delays, changes, and vexations they had undergone in getting to Monmouth Assizes from various parts. I myself, the day before (Sunday), had to go by road 28 miles from Newport to Mon- mouth, as there were no traius at all. One of my friends (a leading ironmaster from Middlesbrough) said it was easier to get from L >ndon to Vienna than from Middlesbrough to Monmouth. Of course, I know you won't get repaid your outlay in the first week or month after you improve your facilities, any more than a shopkeeper who opens a new shop. But I do say that if you provide ths facilities the local people, for their own sake and advantage, will take precious good care to advertise the improvement, and it would not be long before you saw your money back with interest. As a railway shareholder who receives no divi- dend on his Deferred Stock, I do think these are times when everything possible ought to be done to encourage traffic, and if you could see your way to even start an electric service of one or two cars, carrying their own batteries, as a sort of feeder, it would be a great boon at little coat. With many thanks, Believe me, Yours faithfully, (Signed) J. LAWRENCE. J. C. Inglis. Esq., Great Western Railway, Paddiugton.
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London Welsh Conservative…
London Welsh Conservative Association. At the Holborn Restaurant, on Wednesday evening, the first of a series of dinners, intended to be kept up annually bv Welsh Unionists, took place under the presidency of the Earl of Dun- raven, and was largely attended. The Lord Chaneellor (Earl Halsbury) was the chief guest of the evening, and amongst those also present were Sir John Puleston, Colonel the Hon C. E. Edwards, the Hoo L. A. Brodrick, Sir Joseph Lawrence. M.P Colonel T. Wood (Brecon), and Colonel E. Pryce-Joues, M.P. In submitting the loyal toasts, the President recommended everyone present to again read the speech made at the Guildhall by his Royal High- ness the Prince of Wales, just after his return from a tour round the world. The Prince was above, beyond, and outside political situations, and his speech was the pronouncement of an acute observer with a highly intelligent mind. Mr G. H. Ward Humphreys gave The Imperial Forces," and Colonel the Hon C. E. Edwards, in response, said they had recently passed through some hard criticisms about the administration of the British Army, and had almost been threatened with one of those changes that happened periodically. The experts had been called in, but he (the speaker) felt that. in whatever shape the Army emerged, there would remain the same stern RPnse of duty that had always characterised the British soldier. (Applause.) Lord Dunraven, in giving "HIS MAJESTY'S MINISTERS," said that the Government had been passing through a period of great difficulty. They had had to put up with the loss of some of their honoured colleagues, who had left for reasons that he confessed seemed to him to be somewhat obscure. They had also been set; upon with great vigour by the Opposition, or, rather, he should say by the Oppositions. (Laughter.) When the Opposition commented upon the difficulties and dissensions of the Government he Wild inclined to invite them to consider their own difficulties and dissensions, (Laughter) He did not know whether the Opposition parties were going to follow L'wd Rosebery and start with a clean slate. So far as he could see, they had not as yet even begun te wet the sponge. (Laughter.) The Opposition would not, he thought, affect the country very much until they were prepared with a definite constructive policy. (Applause.) The great question before the country at present was THE FISCAL QUESTION. The Government said that there was cause for uneasiness, and that it could be combatted by certain means which they suggested. (Applause.) On the other hand, the Opposition said that there was no cause for uneasiness, and if there was. there was nothing to combat it. They had heard suggestions of the Opposition that chanajes of occupation might be sought if the need arose. But he held that they could not change the occupation of labour. Suppose there were a lump in legal luminaries—Lord Chancellors and law lords. (Loud laughter.) They could not say to those countries that they could send some to them—(laughter)—that the quality might not be very good, but that they would, perhaps, do in time, (R newed laughter.) They could not deal with changes of occupation in that; way, nor with labour as if it were an inanimate object. The industries of Great Britain had been interfered with seriously by the IMPORTATION OF CHEAP GOODS. I It was of enormous imDortanc2! that our own labour should be fully employed at home or in the Colonies. (Cheers.) The Lord Chancellor said they had heard that there was now in office a stop-gap Government. WhfSn he thought of the suggestions that might be made as to taking their places he was reminded of certain animals who were sometimes confined in cages or cabinets—(laughter)—and who might, for a time, be induced to keep their hand* and their claws off each other. (Laughter.) The Opposition should be sure, however, that there was a gap before they tried to fill it, because, so far as he could see, there was 110 reason to believe that the Government, now in office had lost the confidence of the country. There was a great question before the country. It was a question that ought to be discussed, but thera seemed to be a conspiracy to crush free speech. No one had as yet made any special proposal. There was A GREAT TERtL IMPENDING, and he was amazed, after reading the speech delivered by the Duke of Devonshire on Tuesday evening, at finding that the country did not have the advice and assistance of the noble duke in meeting that, peril. (Hear, hear.) In the course of a glowing tribute to the action of Mr Chamber- laiu, his lordship said that. the right hon gentle- man had been met by all sorts of paltry imputa- tions. Rather than interfere with the administra- tions of the important offiie that he held he had resigned. Why should he, on that aocount, be subject to virulent animosity He had conducted the administration of an important office during one of the greatest wars ever known, and he had after- wards gone out to the Transvaal to pacify the country, and had done so with remarkable success. (Loud cheers.) The whole country would recognise in time how much they owed him. (Renewed cheers.) Because, in face of peril, he had said that unless the Government went with him he could not remain in it, bat that he would go to the country and tell them what he believed was necessary, with the earnest desire to promote the interests of the country; because he had done that he had been subjected to every mean and paltry insinuation Those who uttered such insinuations only expressed tha motives that actuated themselves. (Renewed cheers.) He was proud of the motives and the aims of Mr Chamberlain. (Cheers.) The -o-il for which he was fighting was that there should be PROSPERITY IN THE EMPIRE. His mission was to carry civilisation and thp. right of free speech to all p-trts of the country. (Cheers.) Whatever the result of his campaign, the whole country would recognise thit he was a great En -,Iishman-(prolon &zed cheers)-tind his name would be enrolled on the pages of the history of his country as one of the greatest statesmen, and as an honest man. (Enthusiastic cheers) Sir John Puleston gave "The Houses of Parlia- ment," to which Colonel Pryce-Jones and Sir Joseph Lawrence responded. The Hon L. A, Brodrick, in proposing the health of the President, said that they all appreciated most fully his lordship's efforts in public matters. Whether in raising and equipping a company of Yeomanry or in any other matter, he always ren- dered service that deserved the utmost thanks. Lord Dunraven, in responding, pxpressed the be- ■< lief that the London Welsh Conservative and Unionist Association, to which they belonged, would perform a great work successfully and adi. quately. He also thanked the Lord Chancellor for the tribute that he had paid to Mr Chamberlain, (Cheers.) He agreed with every word that the noble earl had uttered, and agreed entirely with the principles advocated by Mr Chamberlain. Other toasts followed, and during the evening Mr John Thomas entertained the company with harp solos, other music being contributed by the Liwler Quintette.
I G.W.R. & Agricultural Produce.
G.W.R. & Agricultural Produce. The Great Western Railway Company are now preparing a pamphlet for distribution, containing a list of farmers and others residing in districts served by their system of rpilways, from whom dairy, farm, and market gardeu produce can be obtained direct by the consumer. Agriculturists will welcome the arrangement, and in order to get their names included in the pamphlet they should apply at the nearest Great Western Station for a form to fill up.
Monmouthshire Autumn IAssizes.
Monmouthshire Autumn I Assizes. Mr Justice Bigham arrived in Monmouth' at 7.50 p.m. on Saturday, .and was met at May-Hill Station by the High Sheriff and a posse of police, under Superintendent Captain Parker. His LordshiD attended in atate at St. Mary's Parish Church on Sunday morning. The Assizes were held at the Shire Hall, Monmouth, on Monday, before Mr Justice Bigham. The business commenced shortly after eleven, when his Lordship was accomnanied on the Bench by the High Sheriff (Mr E. P. Martin), the High Sheriffs Chaplain (the Rev Ll. Williams, Rector of Dowlaiii) and the Mayor of Monmouth (Mr G. R. Edwards). The Grand Jury was constituted as follows Hon. J. McLean Rolls (foreman), Sir Arthur W. Mackworth. Brt., Mr James M.Bannermann, Captain R. P<»wt»l! llee<«. Colonel J. A. Bradney, Mr Charles \V. E Marsh, Mr J. D. James, Mr G. G. Griffin. Li-Mi'enaut-Colonel Wheelev, Mr Joseph T. Price. Colonel Walwyn, Mr D. W. Jenkins, Mr Isiac Butler. Mr A. A. Williams, Mr William Evans. Mr L. Llewellyn, Captain Henry E. Walters, R N.. Mr W. Cristopher James, Mr E. R. Thomas, Mr Frederick Mills, Major E. A. Sanford, Mr Humphrey Mackworth, aud Mr T. G. Prosser. His Lordship's address to the Grand Jurv was brief. He said there were only three cases in the calendar to be dealt with, and although one of them was a serious offence, they did not present any difficulty, and he did not think he should be justified in taking up their time in making particular reference t) them. The Grand Jury then retired to their duties. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. RIVAL PIG-STICKEUS. James James, 50, butcher, surrendered to his bail and was indicted for having at Llanthewy Rytherch, near Abergavenny, on 4th November, maliciously wounded Peter Thomas, with intent to do grievous bodily harm.—Mr Corner prospcuted; Mr Sherwood finstructed by Mr T. G. Powell, Brynmawr), was for the defence.—The prosecutor, who resides at Llanthewy Rytherch, eugaged the prisoner to kill two pigs, early on the morning of the 4th November, but prisoner did not come, and in the afternoon prosecutor went to another pig- killer named Prosser, and engaged him to come and do the work One pig had been killed, and had been cleaned by Prosser, when prisoner arrived at the stable about three o'clock, and seemed to be indignant at finding another man doing the work he had been engaged for. Prosecutor, who is a ground man, engaged at the Abergavenny Croquet Lawn, shortly after came out of his house, and told prisoner that he had not come to time, and he had been obliged to get another man. Prisoner told him he should claim payment for the job, and words led to prisoner rushing at Prosser. Prosecutor stepped between them, and several blows were exchanged, with the result that prisoner grappled prosecutor, and both fell. Prisoner, who was undermost, was allowed by prosecutor to get up on condition that he behaved himself. Prisoner afterwards used threats, refused to leave the premises, and picking up a piece of cast iron shuting, about four feet in length, he brought it down over prosecutor's head, breaking it in two pieces as he did so by the force of the blow. Prosecutor endeavoured to ward the blow with hi right arm, but could not, aud the piping inflicted four wounds chiefly on the left side of the top of the head, two ab mt. three inches in length, and the other two It inches, the deepest being nearly half an inch. 2 The defence was that the prosecutor took up a brick end to throw at the prisoner, who only acted iu mplf defence. This was accepted by the jury, who found the prisoner not guilty. ALLEGED OUTRAGE AT CAERLEON. John Thomas (27), a farm labourer, from Caerleon, who has been in custody since the 8th of July, was charged with criminally assaulting Laura Frances Jenkins, a child nine years of age, in a cirt standing in a bye-road between Malpas and Caerleon on the 4th of July last.—Mr Sherwood, barrister, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Treasury, while prisoner was defeudei by Mr Bosanquet. P.C. Powell, of Caerleon, had been to Malpas on the afternoon in question making inquiries respecting a man named William Gardner, who had deserted from the Welsh Regiment. About half-past four o'clock he was proceeding along Malpas iane towards Oaerleoti in company with the deserter when he came across the prisoner in the very act of assaulting the little girl. He immediately called upon the deserter to assist him to arrest the prisoner, and after a very desperate struggle they eventually succeeded in securing Thomas, and drove him in his own cart to the Caerleon Police-sfatioo. P.C. Powell was in plain clothes at the time he came across the pri- soner. Evidence for the prosecution was given by P.C. Powell, William Gardner, a private in the Welsh Regiment; Dr De Gruchy, Caerleon and Dr Pafon, Newport, For the defence it was suggested that the prosecution had made a mistake, and that prisoner had no intention of assaulting the little girl. The jury found prisoner guilty of an attempted outrage on the girl, and his Lordship, who characterised the crime as a very bad one, sentenced prisoner to twelve months' hard labour. STEALING BISCUITS. John Meagle, 41, labourer, was indicted for stealing a tin of biscuits, the property of Mary Smith, at Abergavenny, Oil November 5th last.- Mr Corner prosecuted —Prisoner at first pleaded guilty but on the Judge's advice withdrew the plea. Prisoner was ultimately found guilty, and was sentenced to one day's imprisonment. I SHERIFF'S LUNCHEON. During the interval Mr Martin, the High Sheriff, entertained a large company to luncheon at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, among those present being Sir Joseph Lawrence, M.P., Mr Edwards (Mavor of Monmouth), Mr James Ktraker (Mayor of Abergaveuny), Mr W, Clifford Phillios (Mayor of Newport); and a number of ladies. Mr Martiu, who occupied the chair, prop:)sed the toast of The King," which was enthusiastically drunk, that of The Host" being submitted by the Hon J. McLean RJIIS, and also drunk with enthu- siasm.
_m___' Inkerman Anniversary.
_m_ Inkerman Anniversary. A dinner in connection with the Inkerman anni- versary celebrations took at the Holly Bush Hotel, Druytheu, on Saturday. Cohnel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P.. was unable to attend owing 'to a serious at.taok of infltjeuz t, Consequently his son. Major Courtenay Morgan, the Conservative c,tudidate for South Monmouthshire, presided, and in acknowledging a very enthusiastic reception, waid it give him gteat pleasure to see so many old faces. Referring to the question of army reform, .\1 ;iqr lor':H.n siÍd he thought people painted the army blacker than it really was. The South Atrioaa war had shown that we could produce men superior to those of any other nation in the world. The usual toasts were honoured and a number of songs, etc, were rendered.
IMONMOUTH.
I MONMOUTH. I AMnt.—J/V. Cafretf, Bookseller, 1£ }f/,lfH'll,¡. I MAYORAL BLNQUET.-This function was held at the Beaufort Hotel, Monmouth, on Thursday in last week. The Mayor (Councillor G R. Edwards) presided, and was supported by Sir Joseph Lawrence, M. P., and other. The room was taste- fully decorated, and over 100 guests attended. The toast list was interspersed with vocal and instru- mental music. During the proceedings the failure of the electric light threw the rooin into darkness for a few minutes.
- I Mr T. Ponsford's Affairs.
I Mr T. Ponsford's Affairs. r A meeting of the creditors of Mr Thomas Ponsford, merchant, of Pembroke Chambers, High-street, Newport, was held at the Westgate Hotel, Newport, on Tuesday morning, the Official Receiver (Mr G. H. Llewellyn) presiding. There were a large number of creditors present, and the National Provincial Bank. the Birmingham and District Bank, and the London City and Midland Bank, who were amongst the largest creditors who, hold securities, were represented. Mr W. Clarke (deputy Official Receiver) read a list of creditors. The claims proved against the estate amounted to X17,717 8s 7d, and Z15,170 7s 5d had been admitted to proof. The Official Receiver drew the attention of the creditors to a proposal which the debtor had submitted, by which the members of his family were willing to guarantee Li,000 conditionally on all the creditors being paid in full, and to waive a claim they had against the estate of £ 981 13s 5d. The Official Receiver poiuted out that the un- secured creditors, as shown bv the statement of affairs, amounted to £ 4,964 17s (including the E981 13s 5d), and that the assets were estimated by the debtor at X27,002 10s 8d after payment of the preferential debts. With regard to the assets, it was very problematical whether anything would come into the estate from the various mortgaged properties, in respect of which a surplas of 135,855 7s 2d was claimed, and that the remaining assets would not in his opinion realise more than ZI.000. The proposal was reasonable if the debtor's estimate of the liabilities expected to rank for dividend was not exceeded, but should the provable claims amount to a sum which would reduce the dividend to less than 78 tiel in the £ the scheme in his opinion would nor be approved by the Court. The £5,001) bad not been deposited with him, nor was any document in existence binding on the members of the debtor's family to pay the amount. Mr Lyndon Moore, who represented the debtor, suggested an adjournment in ordr that steps I might be taken to review the position and present an amended scheme. The Official Receiver said that unless creditors withdrew their claims there was bound to be a very large deficiency, aud that a long adjournment would be necessary. U!timately, the meeting was adjourned for thredr weeks. The public examination of Mr Thomas Ponsford was held at the Town I-hll, Newport, on Weiues- day afternoon before the Registrar (Mr L. H. Hornby). The Official Receiver (Mr G. H. Llewellyn) ex- amined the debtor as to his business transactions. The debtor commenced 23 years ago with his brother, Mr Wiliie Poasfurd, as a coal merchant and machinery dealer, and about 14 years ago gave this up, and began business at the Ciarence Wharf, having purchased th« steam saw mills previously carried on there. This concern was afterwards converted into a limited liability company, but it was in the nature of a family company. Debtor was a director of the company, rece:ved £ 5 per week up to a recent date, and estimated the value of his interest in it at £ 7,000. There had, the debtor asserted, been collusion and fraud in con- nection with the afflirs of the company, which he required should be investigated. fie give a guarantee to the Birmingham Bunk for an over- draft of S6,000, but he could not sty that he had been released. New debentures had been created without his sanction. In replv to further questions the debtor said the Atlantic Engineering Co. con- sisted of himself and his brother, and that an over- draft of £ 892 16R 7d at the same bank was secured by Clarence Wharf debentures, and a collateral guarantee. He did not know that he had overdrawn £1,100 on his own account. He carried on business as Maddocks and Co,, at Maindee, up to the time of the receiving order. He hid bought heavily from the Duke of Beaufort at the time of the sile of his Monmouthshire estate, and afterwards allowed his brother to come in and share with him, The outlay in this respect was in the London, City and Midland Bank's account. He had also built extensively for himself and his brother. Twelve months ago a balance sheet was prepared showing that the estate wmlq £ 81.000, and that the surplus was £ 31,404 9s 9d. The surplus in the summary filed nnd.;r the receiving order was £21. ;,}99 9s 3d.and th-i difference he explained by saying that about £ 5,U9 ) went in law expenses-writs and so forth. He had had forty writs in twelve months. A question was put to the debtor relative to the Bishpool Brick and Tile Company, of which he had been managing director. The debtor stated that the scrip, amounting to many thousands of pounds, WftS transferred to Mr Huntingdon Stone, of London. Mr Stone, be added, had something like S2,J,00,1) as security. and this could be all released on payment of X500. Asked as to whether any balance-sheet had been issued relative to this company, the debtor said that one was being prepared when the present bankruptcy proceedings were instituted. Replying to the Official Receiver, the debtor said that bis interest under his late father's will represented £7,(;00. He estimated that there was about £ 2,001) still due to him.
Lord Tredegaf's Show. n
Lord Tredegaf's Show. n This annual agricultural exhibition which was established by Lord Tredegar's grandfather, Sir Charles Morgan, in 1SL8, held its eighty-fiftil show on Tuesday aud Wednesday, in the Newport Cattle Market. The entries, which comprised cattle, horses, sheep, and poultry, were about tbe same iii number as in former years, the total being over 1,300. The cattle t.Jok the first place in the catalogue, and these exceeded 2 )(). The principal prizes were awarded for Shorthorns and Herefords, both of which breeds were very well repre- sented. The Board of Agriculture restrictions on the removal of swine operated to the disadvantage of the exhibition of pigs. There was an increase of 200 in the number of poultry entered. Other entries for this year and last were as full,)w 1903. 1902. Inc. Dec. Shorthorns. 76 75 1 '0 0 Herefords. 83 100 0 17 Other cattle 50 4:0.. 10.. 0 Sheep. 37 32 5 0 Cheese. 18 22 () 4 H,-)rset, 135 113 22 0 Hunters. 36 46 0 10 Shoeing. 16 20 0 4 A piece of plate, value 20 guineas, for the best male horned breeding animal selected from any cla-s in the yard, the gift of the Corporation of Newport Mr P. Coats, Clifford, Hereford, Holmer (Hereford.) A piece of plate, value 20 guineas, for the best female horned breeding animal selected from any class in the yard, the gift of Lord Tredegar Mr Deane Willis, White Heather" (Shorthorn). In the section for horses the opening class was for caft stallions, restricted to the three adjoining counties. Lord Tredegar was first with Valentine of Hothfield, and the Usk Shire Horse Company were reserved with Hendre Hero. For yearling hunting colts or fillies (by Lord Tredegar's thoroughbred sires) Captain R. S. Forestier- Walker was first. Mr H. B. Cory was first for two year-old colts or fillies for hunting purposes with St. Brides, and the piize for thoroughbred stallions went to Lord Tredegar's Red Hat. Favoured with perfect weather, the jumping competitions at Coedkernew attracted a large attendance as usual, Ljrd Tredegar and party being amongst those present. Mr H. B. Cory's "St. George" was taken over all the obstacles by his rider, Mr Drury, and was awarded the first prize of £ 20. "Tally Ho," belonging to Mrs W. J. Tatem, Pe»ylan, Cardiff, and rirlden by Mr Beyuou, who, however, had the misfortune to be thrown when clearing the last fence but one, came in second.
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ISouth African Trade.
I South African Trade. Mr Henry Birchenough, who was des- patched to South Africa at the beginning of the year to study the prospects of British trade in that cutintry,tias just issued his report. Jt is a document that should be in the hands of all who are interested in British trade. The successes and failures of the British manufacturer, the pushful- ness of the American, and the efforts of our continental neighbours to get a slice of the trade, are all shown in its pages. The importance and recent development of the South African market will be recognised from the fact that in the last ten years the value of the imports has increased by nearly 250 per cent. The rapidity with which South Africa has come to the front as a great market for British manufactures i* almost startling. Ten years ago, in 1893, Great Britain's exports to South Africa were valued at a little under nine millions; last year they almost reached twenty-six millions. In 1893 South Africa stood sixth on the list of Great Britain's customers last year she stood second. She had left America, Ger- many, France, and Australia behiad, and was only beaten by India. It is no rash prediction that this year she will pass India and stand first on the list as the largest buyer in the world of the produce and manufactures of the mother country. In 1893 South Africa took only four per cent. of our total exports; last year she took nine per cent. of our exports to the whole world, and 23 6 per cent of our exports to British possessions. Her pur- chases from us in the sam.9 year were three times as great as those of Russia, Holland, Belgium, or China, and almost five times as great as those of Brazil, Argentina, or Japan. South Africa is already our best customer for mining machinery, cutlery, hardware, cast and wrought iron, steel manufactures, ready-made clothing of all kinds for men and women, haberdashery and millinery, boots and shoes, saddlery, and spirits; our second best customer for paper, cement, locomotives, iron and steel wire, and third on the list for angle, bar, and galvanised iron. She takes two-thirds of the boots and shoes, two-fifths of the mining machinery, and one-third of the apparel and slops exported from the United Kingdom. C, This remarkable development, especially during the last ten years, is not to be attributed to the war. It is simply a case of unceasing, steady growth of increasing and commercial expansion. Having indicated the directions 'the expansion of trade in South Africa is likely to take, the report proceeds to discuss the proportions likely to be obtained by British and foreign competitors. There is, es- pecially since the war, a strong prepos- session in favour of British goods, which should prove a valuable commercial asset if prompt advantage is taken of it. A note of warning is given to the engineering trades, to show more enterprise. Foreign competi- tion is already very keen, and is likely to be more so when the possibilities of these markets are fully realised. Oar most serious competitors are America and Germany, with Belgium and Switzerland in the second rank American competition, especially, is aided by low freights.
mmr MR. CHAMBERLAIN AT HUB.
-We shall eay to them in the words of our greatest oet Shall we not through good and ill] Cleave to one another still ? Britons, myriad voices call, Sons, be welded, each and all, Into one Imperial whole One with Britain heart and soul- One life, one flag, one fleet, one throne, Britons, holi your own!" (Lolld and prolonged cheers.) SIR JOSEPH LAWRENCE, M.P., then rose to propose the following resolution :— That this meeting thanks Mr Chamberlain for his address, and is of opinion that the time has arrived for the reconsideration of the fiscal policy of the United Kingdom— "(1) In view of the continually increasing restriction of foreign markets and the unfair ..competition to which British manufacturers are subjected; (2) for the purpose of the consolidating and developing of the Empire. And this meeting accordingly approves of the policy of his Majesty's Government in asking for a free hand in negotiating with foreign countries, including the power of retaliation where no concession is made by them on their present hostile tariffs aud also cordially -supports the principle of reciprocal preference between the mother country and her Colonies and possessions, which, without increasing the ,cost of living in the United Kingdom, will extend Imperial trade to the mutual advantage of every part of the Empire." "He said there was no hesitation on his part in com- mending that resolution to them. (Cheers.) Two ,-years ago, on his return from America, he warned < a meeting of commercial men in Newport that some .of the disadvantages that Mr Chamberlain had -referred to were staring them in the face, and that -they would have to grapple with the problem sooner or later, and the sooner the better. Then, again, last March he told them that whatever Government .iCame into power in the near future it would have 710 face that problem, and now, thanks to the mag- nificent foresight and courage of their friend Mr ,n -Chamberlain-(cheers) -the question had become a iliving one, which had got to be faced and solved, ^solved only in one direction, the direction fore- shadowed by the right hon. gentleman. (Cheers.) He (Sir Joseph) congratulated the men of Newport aipon their splendid behaviour that day, and upon "the appreciation they had shown of every telling soint in his speech, and the fervid warmth with which they welcomed the points he valued most 31r Chamberlain was told that he would find in Newport an intelligent, clear-headed lot of hard- working men who knew the difference between two sand two—(laughter)—the German two and the British two. (Cheers.) Mr Chamberlain had not -only ESTABLISHED HIS CASE. commercial case, to the satisfaction of every busi- ness man and of every working man who thinks, tmt he had raised the question to an elevated posi- tion which it had never occupied before. (Cheers.) He had widened th6ir vision to such an extent that -they had been enabled to grasp the far-reaching ampartance of the advice he hid given them in re- gard to the Colonies. Mr Chamberlain was a states- man giving up office and having noshiug to gain by Uiis advocacy. (Cheers.) How had he been met ? After his first speech, Sir Henry Campbell-Banner 'nian, at Perth, on June 5th, made the speech to -which Mr Chamberlain had referred, in which he vpainted in lurid colours the condition of the coun- try, and tried to frighten them off the consideration <of the subject. How did he allude to the Colonies? He spoke of all those bonds and ties (of which Mr ■(•Chamberlain had so eloquently spoken) sordid iionds, squalid bonds, as if it were something terrible to have bonds binding the Colonies and .ourselves together. Then, again, how did Lord Rosebery handle the s-ibject P A few months ago ibis lordhip was adjuring the country to wake up .and face its responsibilities now he says we want repose, which Mr Chamberlain interprets as Rest .and be thankful!" (Laughter.) This was too ,silly for words, and it was difficult to know how to -deal with men of this kind; besides, it was -dishonest. Erher there is a case before the country demanding serious and honest treatment, or vthere is net. (Hear, hear.) Mr Chamberlain advances arguments; DID THEY AGREE with them. (Cries of "Yes.") Then they had maid to him the greatest homage that could be ?paid to a statesman. They had adopted by their Sympathy and their cheers Mr Chamberlain's words and the policy which he had foreshadowed. .^Cheers.) He would not trouble them with Statistics, but he would ask them, Is it well with the country to-day with regard to its trade and its commerce?" (Cries of "NTO.") Every man an his heart and mind knew that it wa, not well. Was there employment enough? ("No.") The Board of Trade returns for the last mouth showed a considerable diminution in the number of men employed. What. then, were we to do? We had to look to, clillg to, our Colonies. (Cheers.) Let us not deal with them in any huckstering spirit, -calculating the little fractional part of the cost of bread or anything of that kind, which, by the way, would be counter- balanced by reductions on other articles of food. We should remember that if we gave the Colonies anything the money would remain in the family. (Cheers.) Any trifliug .increase of the cost of the loaf was as nothing compared with what was often caused by a vvheat ,corner, or a war, or a rise in shipping freights. "We should not trouble about trifles. We had .spent two hundred millions of money in South Afiica. Were we going to give all the advantage -of that to other countries? (" No." ) Very well, -then, let them throw themselves inro the furtherance of the policy which Mr chamberlain liad propounded to them. He asked them to Adopt the resolution to give new encouragement to the man of whom a savage chieftain in South Africa once said, He is a man who does come- -thing." (Cheers.) Let them adopt the resolution and send Mr Chamberlain away from Newport rxejoicing, with the knowledge that he bad the sympathies of the workers in thesti parts. Mr •OhambeiIain's aim was a patriotic one, and his -cause WHS one that they would bless themselves dor having supported when they had the -opportunity. (Outers.) DR. RUTHERFOORD HARRIS. I -who was warmly received, seconded the resolution. Tie said that it must be a eouice of very great sttis- d'action to those present to recall to memory the ^reao meetings held there during the last seven or -eight years, at every one of which Mr Chamberlain's l^ame and policy, as Colonial Secretary, had beeu received with the greatest possible acclamation, aud ;for them now to have him amongst them to address -them. (Cheers.) He felt certain that the men ot the Monmouth Boroughs would join the ranks of ,ithe other great towns in the north and support Mr 'Chamberlain's policy for the consolidation of the Empire. (Cheers.; The resolution was then put to the mseting and carried unanimously. j THANKS. I Mr Chamberlain briefly responded, and pro- posed a vote of thanks to Lord Tredegar for pre- siding. He said Lord Tredegar, I know, takes an "active and personal interest in eyerythioff that cou. cerns the welfare of this distric(hea.r, hear)—and fhas attained, in his own county, to a popularity which is given to but very few. I know no higher praise for a man than that he should be a prophet honoured in his own Gountry. _(Cheers.) A man -who has lived amongst his neighbours, who is jknown to them. whose actions of life are always before them, and retains, as Lord Tredegar retains, their cordial support and their affectionate regaru, must be rather an exceptional man, and at the seine -time one very much to be envied. (Cheers.) I beg to propose a vote of thanks to Lord Tredegar for taking the chair. (Cheers.) The Ri"ht Hon. J. Chaplin, who was co^ially received, ^conded the res jlutiou. He said Lord Tredegar was one of his oldest frieuds. In other days they used often to meet in very different fields to 'that,. His firlt and earliest recollection of his lorddhip was that he was one of the best men across country that he ever knew, and from all that he knew, thought, and heard, Lord fredegar filled other vocations in life as well as he did that. (Cheers.) Everyone kuew what they thought of him and felt towards him, and no man more richly deserved it. (Cheers.) Mr T. Parry, in seconding the vote, said that Mr Chaplin had promised to pay Newport another visit at an early date. (Cheers.) The vote was carried with acclamation. Lord Tredegar, in reply, said that two or three months ago he expressed the opinion that Mr Chamberlain's idea was a splendid one. but that he thought it was rather difficult to carry out. Every speech Mr Chamberlain had made since, as well as the feplies of his opponents, had tended to show him that there was no great difficulty about it If it was carried out. and if they helped to carry it out, he hoped he might live-it was the dream of his life-to have converse with some tradesman who would allow that his trade was flourishing. (Loud laughter and cheers.) The meeting concluded with another outburst of cheering for Mr and Mrs Chamberlain, and Lord Tredegar, followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Subsequently Mr and Mrs Chamberlain, left the Hall accompanied by Sir Joseph Lawrence and Mr T. Parry, and were drawn in their carriage by a number of willing hands to the railway station through a large and enthusiastic crowd. A letter of apology for non-attendance was sent by Major Courtenay Morgan to the managers of the meeting. Colonel the Hon F. C. Morgan, M.P., being too unwell to attend the annual Inkerman dinner, given by him to his tenants and employees on the Ruperra Estate, Major Morgan was called upon to take his father's place, and was consequently unable to bo at the Tredegar Hall meeting.