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THE ELECTION IN EAST CARMARTHENSHIRE. Mr. Mervyn Peel, the Unionist candidate for East Carmarthenshire, is busily prosecuting a hard campaign, and has addressed several meet- ings in the constituency. He addressed a large meeting at Pontyberem ,over .which h. Hewlett presided. In a cogent and lucid speech the can- didate reviewed the present political situation, laying emphasis on the importance of Tariff Re- form. I Mr. Mervyn Peel. the Unionist candidate for East Carmarthen, writes to one of the daily papers: "Since I wrote my election address Mr. Balfour has accepted Mr. Asquith's challenge to submit Tariff Reform to the people by a refer- endum if the Unionist party are returned to power. The effect of this is that Tariff Reform is i no longer a prominent question in the present contest, beca ise the electors are to have an op- portunity of giving their decision on it later on. The great issue is now. therefore, narrowed down to this, namely, are we going to wreck the Con- stitution and adopt Single-Chamber government at the bidding of a faction subsidised by foreign gold in order to open wide the door for every kind of fancy legislation, including, as a begin- ning .the dismemberment of the kingdom, with its inevitable consequence of civil war?" Mr. Abel Thomas addressed an open-air meet- ing on the Market Square, Llandiloon Saturday. Mr. D. Morgan (Bridge Street) presided. Mr. Thomas spoke chiefly of the election address issued by Mr. Mervyn Peel, the Unionist candidate. Such an address, he declared could not be in- tended for East Carmarthenshire, hut for the electors in some ignorant English county. Mr. Peel promised them more work and better wages. (A Voice Why don't he begin at home?) The arrival of Mr. J. W. Gwynne-Hughes while the meeting was in progress, occasioned enthu- siastic cheers. He proposed, and Mr. J. Picton seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. Thomas for his address, and pledging themselves to do all they could to ensure his return on Friday next. The resolution was carried. Mr. Abel Thomas afterwards met his supporters at Brynamman and Ammanford, where in reply to a. questioner he said lie did not think the milit- ary should have been called to the Rhondda until everything else had failed. On Saturday night. Dr. Williams (the labour candidate for East Carmarthenshire) addressed a well-attended meeting at Brynannnan. On Monday Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C. visited Trimsaran, Dafcn and Llwynhendy, and was well received. He contradicted the statement that he had not come before them as thesop. of his father. He bad been asked to do so by the Lib- eral Association of East Carmarthen. Dr. Wil- liams (ohe of the candidates) said that when the Feeding of Necessitous School Children Bill was before the House of Commons he voted against it. That was untrue. Had he voted against the Bill why in the world was it not thrown in his teeth in 1906 and in January last? His Conservative opponent had revived one of the bogeys of the last election by issuing pamphlets which read, I Home Rule means Home Ruin." He believe! that the only way in which they could have a prosperous and happy Ireland was by allowing the Irish to have the right to decide their own affairs. A vote in support of Mr. Thomas was passed at each meeting.

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ELECTIONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE. It is said that numbers of young men in Pem- brokeshire have been offering their services volun- tarily as election workers. Lady liodney (sister of Major Guest) hkis given an inspiring message to the women of Tenby. Mr. Mariay Samson is al- ways insisting on the duty of Nonconformists to oppose Home Rule, which; he holds, would be very injurious to tlieir co-religionists in Ireland. In the boroughs both parties have agreed not to issue pic.to.l'Üi pmters, but in the county no such arrangement- has been a.nived at. Mr. Lort Phillips, the Unionist candidate for Pembroke Bomughs, addressed at .ih?rd Haven on Thursday night. 1st inst., one ol the moet srooessful and enthusiastic political meetings ever held in the great fishing port. The Masonic-lvill, where the gathering was held, was crowded^to its utmost capacity long before the advertised time. Ix»rd Kensington, who presided', said that all Unionist, were determined to lplity the game fnirly alnd if they ever won the Pembrok e Hot oughs it wolild lie by fair means Tlio present issue before the county was a momentous one. and it behoved them to do their duty and save the country from the disaster that faced them. Mr .Lort Phillips, who was Mcoorded an en- the Hotis,?. !? t ii-,i d thusiastic reception, said the Hons* ti Lords had I always been the protector and defender of the rights of tho people. The only practical sugges- I tion. ot reform had come from the Unionist party. The motto of the Unionist party was trust the people. Referring to the tend question. M Phillips said lie would support, any proposal which would enable the people to become their own landlords. Major Guest and Mr. Walter Itoch, the T Liberavl, candidates, paid their first visit to Narberth on J Thursday night and addressed a crow ded meet- ing in the Victoria, Hall. The speeches aroused: the audience to a high pitch. Mr. Seymour Allen, of Cresselly, who presided; said the Lioends never had an election where. their prospects were so bright. Mr. Lort Phil- lips, the Conservative candidate io- the bor- oughs, said that good breeding was of great im- fportance in regard both to animals and human be- ings. Assuming Mr. Ixraffc Phillips to be correct they could not liave two better candidates Major Cueat and Mr. I?oc*h. Major Guest was- the son of a. Peer. ind his mother was the daugh- ter of a. Duke, while Mr. Roeh came of one of the oldest and best families in Wales. Major Guest had a good leception, and said that the Liberals wef." w i-oii giN, accused of trying to es- tablish single-chamber gover-nment. Mr. Asquith did not propose to do away with the House of Lords, but- OIl i- to limit its power. The life of Parliaments w a,s to he reduced from seven to five year, and two years must elapse before a Bill which had been three times rejected by the Lords could become law. Mr. Asquith's proposal was moderate, and by no means revolutionary. Lady Rodney,Who had a magnificent greeting. .said slie believed they were going to win a tre- mendous Liberal victory in the boroughs, and that the majority was going to he increased and not decreased. [Continued on page 7.)

CARMARTHEN BOROUGH ELECTION. I # A large and enthusiastic gathering oc Mr I lew- elyn Williams's supporters and others led at the Lammas Street Schoolroom last Friday. The building was crowded to its utmost capacity. A goodly number of ladies attended and showed a good deal of interest in the proceedings. At S, the appointed hour, the crowd became rather iin- patient ,and the younger members relieved their eager feelings by clapping or by humnung 4he war cry Llewelyn yu y got-eu." Ten minutes after- wards there was an outburst of applause or the entrance of Aid. John Lewis (chairman), the Rev E. U. Thomas, Rev. D. J Thomas, Ltï H. r. Jacob, and Messrs Henry Howell, J. Patag";1J;Í Lewis, Pryse Williams, and A J. Jones. Mr. Llewelyn Williams did not arrive till :me tivi e later The Chairman explaining Mr. Williams's absence, said he had been helping Mr. John Hinds at Newcastle Emlyn. He then referred to the ladies present .and said they had us much right to the vote as the men had (applause). In January last he had the honour of presiding thete j and introducing Mr. Williams to the constitu- ency for the second time. Now he ua? mtioduc- ing him for the third time, and they mew that this time he would probably not .e opposed (hear, hear). Why should there be anothor con- test so soon ? If the Conservatives were it power We could not expect a general election in less tlinn about 6 years, but, a Liberal Government was in power, and they are not going to take much non- sense even from the Hous.3 of Lords (cheers). Lord Lansdowne, speaking lately in Glasgow, wanted to make out that there was not much harm done in throwing out Bills as the Lords had done. He said that from 1906 to 1910 the Gov- ernment sent up 230 Bills, and they had only re- jected six. In 1906 the Education Bill was thrown out. Was that right? (cries of No.") After- wards the Licensing Bill was thrown out by the Lords. Was that right ? (" No.") Then the Scot- tish Land Bill. The Budget was not exactly thrown out, but hung up until they obtained the voice of the people. They wanted the voice of the people to be heard, and not the voice of the Lords (applause). The Lords had no claim to govern except bv a hirth certificate, and were such people to rule this, the greatest nation on the face of the earth (" No, no.") If the Liberals still re- tained their majority bethought they would soon know the fate of the House of Lords (applause). He was not altogether in favour of single-cham- ber government; he was infavour of two Houses, but they should be on a better basis than at pre- sent (hear, hear). How long have we been crying out for Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales? For about 40 years. That was the will of the people, and why, therefore, should we not get it if the voice of the people is to beh eard ? Home Rule, too ,would come— Home Rule all round. If they had a Parliament in Wales it would not be long before they would get Disestablishment of the Church (applause). The Chairman then read a letter from the Rev. W .D. Rowlands regretting his inability to be pre- sent. The Rev. E. U. Thomas proposed the following resolution: "That this meeting pledges itself, in the event of a contest in these ooroughs, to use every legitimate means in its power to bring about the return of Mr. Llewelyn Williams to Parlia- ment as member for the Carmarthen United Bor- ouglis. and records its unabated confidence in him and the Liberal Government, and trusts that the Liberal Government will be returnedto power with a triumphant majority to enable them to deal effectively with the House of Lords." No words of his were necessary to commend this resolution to an audience of that character. The probability was that they would have rest in the Carmarthen Boroughs. They had waged war in the past, some had worked hard, the Philistines had been routed and Dagon had fallen to the ground. They were there to congratulate Mr. Williams on the ab- sence of a contest. He thought they had an ideal member—(cheers)—a product of the soil—(ap- plause)—who loved our nation and was one of themselves. Our little nation had been under the oppressor s heel, but it now stood on its own feet and demanded liberty (cheers). At this stage of the proceedings Mr. and Mrs. Llewelyn Williams entered, causing a tremendous outburst of cheers. followed by the sinking of Llewelyn yu y goreu." Mr. atagonia Lewis seconded the resolution with great pleasure. Having been put to the meeting the resolution was carried almost unanimously. The Rev. H. T. Jacob, Peniel, rejoiced to know that in all likelihood Mr. Llewelyn Williams was going to be returned unopposed. Mr. Williams was an ideal member to represent a Welsh con- stituency, because he was a Welshman to the core and a. supporter of Mr. D. Lloyd George (ap- plause). They had a big battle before them in their contest with the Peers, but he believed that the people would be v ictorious, and that the Lib- erals would go back with a greater majority than ver. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, who was loudly cheered said he did not regard it as a compliment to him that they should let him go in without a fight. He was afraid they were beginning to think that he was too much of their complexion (laughter). No doubt he liked to be spared expense and to have a little time to help their friends in other parts of Wales (hear. hear). If he were returned this year it would be a record—he would be re- turned for the third time member for the Car- marthen Boroughs. In proportion to the number of people who polled last year he ha dsomething like 9S4 or 93 per cent of the electors going to the poll, a thin galmost unprecedented in Wales (ap- plause). And if their opponents had dared to come out this time it would not have been that, but a good many hundreds more (cheers). Dis- cretion was the better part of valour. H.e re- membered on the 30th of November, 1909 going to the House of Lords to see the last of the good old People's Budget. They were told in advance that the Budget was going to be killed, and that these midnight assassins were going to do for him. Just on the stroke of midnight, when ghosts were flitting about, and when. as was once believed ,all the powers of evil were supreme, the Budget was killed and buried beyond cesur- rection. Now a fortnight ago he went to the House of Lords to listen to them again. Did he hear a word about the iniquity of this Budget? Not a bit of it. Why, the budget was the law of the land since April 29th. There he saw the Chief Whip, Irish members, and many others, and at his side was Mr. Lloyd George—(cheers)—who came to the House of Lords for the first time since the Budget had been under discussion. On this great day Mr. Lloyd George came to see the result of the discussion. A certain Lord had said "Ilang the consequences," a.nd another had gone so far as to say Damn the consequences, but now my lords were singing small. Now they confessed that they had been sinners, that they had lived a thoroughly bad life, and they were. sitting in the condemned cell begging for a re- prieve. Oh, give us a little time so that we may clean those bad hearts of ours. and trans- form our lives It is too late for that, one of repentance was past, and it was n< good to believe in your death-bed repentance et, i, I Now, he went on, they were going to ha'v seven unopposed returns in gallant little WaTe (cheers). He was never prouder of Wales than he \118 10- day. They talked of the Celt an 1 called the Welsh people emotional but they would find that the later history put Wales on a level with any Saxon or Anglo-Saxon for steadfastness. For 40 years Wales had remained as true to Liberalism as the magnet to the Pole (cheers). In conclu- sion Mr Williams referred to the sections of the Budget, and said that even Mr. Prettyman did not suggest that any of the taxes imposed by the Budgetsnould be removed. It spoke highly for Mr. Lloyd George that lie had been able to raise twenty millions of money by additional taxation without injuring any trade; without taxing the necessaries of life or dislocating any industry. Mrs. Llewelyn Williams, in response to a de- mand for a speech said they had not come there to fight this time. If they had she was sure they could have depended on the Carmarthen people to help them in the great fight of the people against the Lords. Mr. Winston Church ill had said, We have them on the run thins time," but she did not think they ought to be satisfied until they had the Lords on the trot (hear, hear). In reply to a question Why did the price of bread rise in 1907-8, although we had Free Trade?" Mr. Williams maintained thatthe reason was that the quantity required was increasing year by yet-. Twenty or thirty years ago America was able to export a- large quantity of wheat. The population of America had rapidly risen to 80 or 90 millions, and America was able to use nearly all the wheiit she produced. It was true that Canada produced more wheat than she did before, but the decline in the surplus from the United States had had a great effect on the market. Germany was able ten years ago to ex port wheat, but owing to the rapid growth of population she did not grow enough for her own use. These were the facts. Were it not for Fre Trade the price would have risen a "ood deal higher. Another question was asked respecting the pos iibility of State insurance prejudicially affecting the interests of friendly societies. Mr. Llewelyn Williams said that the Govern- ment in putting forward the Bill would consult with the representatives of the Oddfellows, Hearts of Oak, and the other chief friendly societies, and would not proceed with anv scheme which would prejudicially affect,them In reply to the question Why do you as a I Protestant Nonconformist support Home Rule, which would surrender Ireland to the Roman Catholics, who acknowledge no authority in mat- ters temporal except the Pope?" Mr. Williams said that if he thought by support- ing Home Rule he would be handing over the j Protestant minority to the tyranny of the Catho- lie majority he would change his views. The men, however, who best knew Ireland all admitted that the only bigoted land intolerant part of Ireland was the Protestant part. In Protestant Ulster, ha was sorry to say, that bigotry was so rife that it was dangerous for a Catholic to be seen on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. They would not find a single Catholic official appointed by a Protestant County Council in Ulster, where as in Catholic Ireland the Comty Council would bofound doing as the Councils did in Wales—ap- pointing officials irrespective of their religious convictions. He did not believe that the Cath- olics in Ireland wished to tyrannise over the Pro- testants. As the Nationalist pcet, Mr. Thomas Davis said- "hat matter though at different times Our fathers won this sod What matter though at different shrines Our fathers worshipped God." This was the spirit which animated the real Irish people Home Rule was not not Rome Rule. If we trusted the people of Ireland as we trusted the Boers we should find them just as loyal (hear, hear). TheRev .Dyfnallt Owen proposed a. vote of thanks to the Chairman, and this being seconded by Mr. Llewelyn Williams was carried unani- mously. The singing of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" con- cluded the meeting.

THE ELECTION IN WEST CARMARTHENSHIRE. Ir. John Hinds, the Liberal candidate, con- tinued his motor tour through the division on Wednesday, last week, and addressed four large meetings, all being exceedingly enthusiastic. lie went first to Bankyfelin, and. was met by a large procession of his supporters. Mr. J. Phillips, C.C., St. Clears, presided at the meeting and predicted a. triumphant victory. Mr. Hinds spoke in the vernacular. He told the audience that he wanted to be a farmers' representative, not only in name but in deed. Mr. T. Huws Davies (assistant secretary to the Welsh Church Commission) said that from what he knew of Mr. Hinds he was certain he would carry out to the utmost of his ability any pledges which lie might make. A vote of confidence was passed with acclamation. The second meeting was at Tremoilet School- room, which lies on the border of Pembrokeshire. The chairman was again Mr. John Phillips. Mr Hinds, who was well received, dwelt on the re- cord of the Liberal Government, contending that the Budget and the Old Age Pensions Acts were two of the noblest attempts ever made to solve two great i ational problems. The question of the House of Lords was one in which Tory demo- crats should join hands with the Liberals in solv- ing it in an effective way. In his opinion the referendum was a most undemocratic solution. The third meeting was at Laugharne. Mr. J. Morse presided, and the meeting was one of the most successful and enthusiastic that Mr. Hinds has. yet addressed. Mr. Hinds warned voters against being confused by the attempts made by the other side to lead them astray. All the cries of American dollars and the German danger were red herrings drawn across the trail. There was one great issue, should the people or the Peers rule ? A vote of confidence in the candidate was passed. The fourth meeting was held at the Congrega- tional Chapel, St .Clears, the pastor, the Rev. Cadfwleh Davies, presiding. The Chairman said, amidst applause, that Carmarthenshire ought to be proud that one of its farmers' sons had been chosen for the candidature. Mr. Hinds, who was received with prolonged cheering, said he was a Welsh Nationalist first. He was glad that the Government had promised to give the Welsh Dis- establishment question the premier position after that of the House of Lords. It was necessary to have people in the House of Commons who knew Wales, and who could make clear to representa- tives of other countries the real condition of things in the Principality. An attempt had been made to misinterpret many of the findings of the Welsh Church Commission, and from the point of view of Disestablishment alone this fight was of the greatest importance to Welsh Nonconformists. A vote of confidence in the candidate was passed on the proposition of the Rev. Gorllwyn Williams, Congregational minister, St. Clears, who ap- pealed for a united front, and he saw no reason why the majority (3,635) of Judge Lloyd Morgan should not be increased. Mr. Huws Davies said this was one of the finest Welsh meetings which he had ever attended. Mr. John Hinds ,the Liberal candidate, ad- dressed a meeting at Ferryside, over which the Rev. Mr. Williams presided. Mr. Huws Davies, who accompanied the candidate, and Mr. John Jones (Plas) also spoke. Mr. Hinds then jour- neyed on to Llansaint', where he spoke at another meeting, presided over by Mr. John Jones, Plas. Mr .Anthony Ki-dii-cliv) and Mr. Beynon, Llan- saint, also spoke. Later the candidate ad dressed a large gathering at Kidwelly, the Mayor (Aid. J MIIes) presiding. A very enthusiastic Liberal meeting in support of Mr. Hinds was held at Wthitland on Saturday evening. The Rev. Wm. Thomas, Whitland, pre- sided, and the Rev. Beriau James, B.A. (Bryn- sion), dwelt chiefly on the House of Lords, which he said was the only barrier that now prevented the country from realising the various reforms so long looked for. The Rev. D. G. Williams (Beth- lehem, St. Clears) delivered an address which greatly pleased the crowded audience. He com- pared the House of Lords to old grandfather's clock on the top of the stairs, which neither struck nor kept time v. hen the Conservatives were in power, but which was extra lively in impeding the progress of all Liberal measures. Mr. D. Evans, C.C., in a. brief address, urged on all to be faithful to the Liber il cause. The Rev. Morgan Jones, B.A. (Baptist minister, Whitland) made some lively remarks and a resolution of confidence in Mr. Hinds was carried w ith great enthusiasm. MEETING AT CARMARTHEN. A public meeting in support of Mr. John Hinds, 1 iberal candidate for West Carmarthenshire, was held at the Water Street Chapel Schoolroom, Car- marthen last Saturday. There was a good at- tendance, consisting chiefly of farmers, who ha 1 come in for the market. The. meeting was con- ducted in Welsh. Mr. H. Jones-Davies. Glyn oiddan, occupied tho chair, and those on tile plat form were Mr. John Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. Llew- etyn Williams, Mr. rid Mrs. Hughes Davies, London Mr. James Williams, St. Clears; and Mr Henry Howell, Carmarthen. The Chairman began by mentioning that he had nearly been chosen himself as the candidate, but he had as much Interest in the cause is ever. His aim v/as to keepuo the majority as it was, or make it even better than it tvas befoie. Refer- ring to the House of Lords, he said it would never be what it had been--it would be an elective as- sembly. The question this election had to decide was whether the Peers or the people were to rule. i The opposite party said that the Liberals were fighting for a Single Chamber. Now it hap pened for the last forty years we had been gov erned by a. Single Chamber. Mr. Llewelyn Williams, who was warmly re ceived, proposed the following resolution "That this meeting records its confidence in Mr. John Hinds, and pledges itself to do all in its power to return him to the House of Commons with a tri- umphant majority." He wa.s glad of the second opportunity of speaking in Carmarthen. He would rather speak of Mr. Hinds behind his back than in his presence (laughter) However, he must. say this much,that Mr. Hinds was a good Welsh linguist. London Welshmen loved their language, perhaps all the more because they were awav from Wales. They all hoped to leturn some day. When he told Mr. Lloyd George that he was coming to Carmarthen he v ished Mr. Hinds every success, md stated he hid long admired his character. He (Mr. Williams) was pleased to see Mr. Davies i, the chair. The speaker then paid a high tribute to Mr. Lloyd Morgan, who had been their -member for so many years. The Con- servatives were making a great effort, but he hoped that the people would return Mr. Hinds with a. g6od majority, and st-and out for principles as well as-persons. The Ballot Act, he continued, was a measure by which farmers benefited con- siderably. Since it was passed farmers could vote as they chose, and were not likely to be vic- timised as in theyear 1870. They were no longer turned out their holdings because they would not vote for the Tories. Before that time Wales had practically no voice in Parliament, but since the first step fcr the cause had been made by Mr. Henry Richard, members representing Wales could speak for their (-oiinti-v, %n(I one amongst them. not only the greatest m Wales, but one "t the greatest politician* living, was Mr. Lloyd George (cheers). The day of the aristocrats had gone hy; they were speaking to-day of the little man from Wales, and Liberals of various coun- trieswere discussing his Budget Of the thou- sands of Welshmen in London, there was not on.e who was a more thorough-going patriot, Welah Nationalist and Nonconformist than MrHinds who. it was hoped, would be returned to Parlia- ment with a thumping majority (applause). Mr. Huws Davies, Assistant Secretary of the Welsh Land Commission, seconded the resolution, and added t-ha-t they had heard from Mr. Balfour himself that Tariff Reform was out for ,the pre- sent at any rate. That being the case, there was no question before the country except that of the Lords v. the People. The Lords had forced a fight which he did not think the Welsh people would be slow to take up. The Lords had always been opposed to the national aspirations of Wales and they threw out the Bill which provided for a Welsh Minister of Education The resolution was carried with acclamation. Mr. John Hinds, who was vigorously cheered, expressed the great pleasure which it gave him to address a meeting in Carmarthen, was his native town, and which was associated with so many memories of his boyhood. There was no- thing more admirable in the Welsh character, he thought, than their enthusiasm for education. In what other country could farmers and colli >rs be found making such sacrifices to send their children to the University Colleges? The Tories had professed themselves in favour of 1'1.1 Age Pensions, but when the Bill came before the House of Commons 140 of them walked out. They wouldnot support it. and they did not have ihe courage to oppose it. During the last Thirty years, members of the House of Lords and their families had drawn 108 millions in salaries ?nd pensions out of the public funds. The attitude of the Conservatives had changed altogether. They I did not now say that a vote for the Tories is a vote for the Peers and a vote for Tariff Re- form. What they said was that a vote for the Tories is a vote for a lovely new Second Chamber, and does not mean Tariff Reform )laughter). There was an old Welsh proverb which said that a country is stronger than a Lord, and it would be found to be true in this case (cheers). Mr. James Phillips, C.C., St. Clears, moved a vote of thanks- to the Chairman, which was seconded by Mr. Hinds and passed unanimously. At the Shire Hall, Carmarthen, on Monday the High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire (Mr. A. R. O. Gery), together with the Under-Sheriff (Mr. E. A. H. Harries) attended from 11.30 to 1.30 to re- ceive the nominations of candidates for West Car- marthenshire. Mr. H. J Stokes, Conservative agent, submitted two papers for the Unionist candidate, Mr. J. W. Jones Cremlyn, who was described as a barrister-at-law, of 4, Curzon Street, Mayfair; and Mr. Thomas Walters, Lib- eral agent, put in 25 papers nominating the Lib- eral candidate. Mr. John Hinds, who was de- scribed as a draper, of Brynteg, Lea Park, Black- heath. The papers were found to be in order, and no objections being made ,the High Sheriff de- clared the above two candidates duly nomin- ated. The proposers and seconders were :— Liberal candidate:—Messrs. J. W. Gwynne- Hughes, J.P., Tregeyb, and D. L. Jones, Der- lwyn H. Jones-Davies, J.P., Glvneiddan, and D. Davies, Rhydraw; D. Davies, King Street, Car- marthen, and T. Conwil Evans, King Street, Carmarthen John Lloyd. J.P., Penybank, and D. Williams, Abergwili; T. Beynon, St. Clears, and T. T. Lloyd, St. Clears; Rev. Gorllwyn Wil- liams, St. Clears, and Dl. John, St. Clears; John Jones, Gwalia House, Penboyr, and John Evans, Ysger Villa, Penboyr; J. Lewis, J.P., Meiros Hall, Henllan, and D. H. Davies, Derlwyn, Llan- geler; J. Stephens, Whitlere, Llanddarog, and J. W. Lewis, Llanddarog;; J. S. Williams, Board School. Trelech, and Owen Picton, Trekch; D. G. Anthony, Gardde, Kidwelly. Piid H. R. Jones, Feriy Road, Kidwelly; Wm. Rees. Roger's Well, Laugharne, and T. K. Morse Ske >1 Laugh- arne R. H. Jones, Aelybryn, Llangendeime, and H. Davies, Aelybryn; Roger Davies, White Hart, St. Clears, and Rev .D. C. Davies, St. Clears; J. Lewis, Malt House Farm, Laugharne, and R. Ray- mond, Laugharne; W. Thomas, Spencer House, Llanboidy, and 1. Thomas, Lan, Llanboidy; Jno. Bowen, Clwte, Llanpumpsaint, end ;<V1. Davies, LIanpumpsaint: W. D. James, Mayor of Kid- Avelly, and J. G. Anthony, Bridge Street, Kid- welly; J. Stephens Whitlere. Llanddarog, and J. W. Lewis. School House, Llanddarog, David Davies. Tysant. Abemant, and E. Williams, Ffynonwen, Abemant; J. W. Hughes, Pilroath, Llanstephan, and Wm. Williams, Llangain Fac- tory, Llanstephan; Wm. Picton. Conwil Post Office, and John Thomas, Conwil Village; W. E. Richards. Pencnwc, Llanegwad, and J. Edward Davies Lliindelyn, Llanegwad; R. M. Bright, Mariners' Hotel, Ferryside, and Thos. Davies, .Nia.esmrtwr, Ferryside ) Unionist candidate :—Major Dowdesweli, Llan- stephan, and Mr. A. Stephens, Broomhill, Kid- welly; Mr. T. W. Barker. Oaklands, and Mr. E. H. Morris, Brynmyrddin. MR. JOHN HINDS AT ST. CLEARS. I (By our St. Clears Correspondent). I On Wednesday evening, 28th ult., a public meet- ing in support of the candidature of Mr. John Hinds, was held at Capel Mair, St. Clears. The phalanx of orators who took part, together with the ardour and enthusiasm of the very large audi- ence present clearly indicated that the St. Clears district is a stronghold of Liberalism. A letter was read fro mAld. J. Williajns, J.P., Penlan, re- gretting that through indisposition he could not. attend the meeting and carry out the duties of chairman. In his letter he recorded some of tne terrible hardships experienced in 1840 by the poorer classes. In his absence the Rev. D. C. Davies, Capel Mair, filled the chair in an a,dmir- I able manner. He made during the course of the evening appropriate and pnctical observations on the subjects under consideration. Mr. John Hi nds, with the seal and fire of the Celtic race addressed the meeting, and on rising received a spontaneous outburst of cheers. He extensively deilt with the questions of Tariff Re- form. Disestablishment, and the House of Lords. He observed that he was a Nonconformist to the marrow of his bones. Nonconformity had accom- plished in the past great work for our country, and had been the means of establishing and had even paid for many of our best institutions. It had back-bone, and was productive of strength. Some of the grand deeds done by it in the past commanded their highest respect. Some of the scars of 1868 were indelibly imprinted on many of our people, and upon the history of the nation. He hoped that thepresent generation would main tain the heritage handed over to them by their forefathers a.nd jealously guard it. AU Welsh questions should be dealt with from a. national basis He advocated a. Welsh party in Parlia ment, pledged to Welsh interests. If the present Government is returned to Parliament Disestab- lishment will be one of the first great measures to be dealt with. After referring to the obstruction and destruction of Liberal bills by the House of JLiOrds, he said that the one great and vital ques- tion for the country at present to decide upon was v ho was to govern ? Whether the Lords or the chosen representatives of the people? He wanted the same rights for Liberal bills as for Conserva- tive Bills when demanded by the democracy. (An obtrusion from the back from a local orator, the interruptor was invited to sit down). The speaker realised the claims of farmers. He wanted to be of service to them, and invited them to place their grievances before him, and if returned to Parliament he would see that they would be con- sidered. Eve.-y elector had a right to bring any question before the member representing his con- stituency. He asked the audience to carefully weigh their opinions in regaid to his opponent and himself in regard to their qualifications and policies for representing them and askivj then, 10 do their duty on the 13th in At .at the poll. He also requested them to think well and to chew their cud.s over hi printed circulars, which em- bodied his wmfession of faith, and which con tained the principles and the means he believed whereby our nation if carrying them out will he enlightened ,enobled and purified. After a few remarks from the Chairman, the Rev. D. Gorllwyn Williams, Bethlehem, intro- duced a resolution embodying a vote of confidence in Mr. Hinds, and pledging themselves as a meet- ing to return him as our representative to the senate of our country. With scorching hot elo- quence the i-peaker referred to the need of re- maining steadfast and true to our Liberal prin- ciples at the present, the most important epoch in the nation's history, to keep our eyes open that the previous majority is not reduced. Mr. T. Griffiths, Bournemouth Hou"e, in second- ing the resolution struck a militant note. The Rev .D. D. Lewis. Seion, and Mr. W. Beynon. Temperance Hotel, supported the resolution and emphasised the fact that the fight we were en- gaged in was one for principles. They pledged themselves to Mr. Hinds because Mr. Hinds was pledged to the true principles of Liberalism Mr. J. Phillips, C.C., in a lengthy oration, dealt with some of the great questions at issue, including John Redmond's American dollars, Lord Lansdowne's dealings with his Irish tenants. Mr. W.C. Thomas, Gardde Arms. from the gallery questioned some of Mr. Philllps's state- menis, to which Mr. Phillips replied The Rev .R. Gimblett, Salem, in a very enter- taining and humorous address also gupjxirted The stalwart Nonconformist from Whitland, the Rev. M. Jones, said that he attended the meeting in order to see if thenp was fire in the proceed- ings if not to ignite it. He observed that any Nonconformist, whoever he may be, who • o^ed for the maintenance of the House of Lords de- served hanging. He referred to this election as a great crisis in our nation's history. He said that it was reported that scores of the Lords were mentally defective ("ddim yn gall.") He al- luded to one poor lord afflicted in this rpeet wl o could not be enticed to enter the division i> bby until a piece of chocolate was held before him. Mr. Huws Davies, of London, followed, p.31 ii, g great tribute to Mr, Hinds as one who h.td '.or e much for the sons of Wales in a brilliant and tell- ing discourse made effective thrusts upon the Lords, and gave what appeared to the -md'ence cogent and incontrovertible reasons why the House of Lords should be done away with. M's i address was a .fighting speech, coming st: tight from tlie shoulder, full of vigour, bree'«y and hum- ourous. 1 The resolution was enthusiastically adopted arnW loud cheers. i A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman, the meeting being brought to a close. The large gathering assembling outside the chapel and giving rousing cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Hinds as they motored off for Carmarthen. It was gratifying to find- present at the meeting a f W adherent-s to the Conservative and Unionist faith, but giving an attentive hearing. The esteemed Rector of Llanddowror was also present. ) It should be stated that Mr. Hinds and otht r speakers paid great tribute to the excellent ser- vices rendered by the late member—Judge J. Lloyd Ilorgi -in-during his very lengthy lepre sentation of the constituency. A few loca lConserrative politicians thov/ed a di. sposition at the meeting to refute some d the statements made, and to otherwise enlive.i the meeting. The approver of the Liberal principles of belief was also loquacious in evideace. Mr. Jones Cremlyn, the L nionist candidate for West Carmarthenshire, is also touring the divi- sion. The Lord-Lieutenant of the County (Sir James Williams Driimmond, Bart., C.B.) accom- panied hi mone day, and the candidate has for presidents at his meetings influential landlords, A strenuous campaign is being carried on by Mr. J. W. J. Cremlyn, the Unionist candidate for West Carmarthenshire. Accompanied by Capt. D. HL Leslie (Cwmgwilly), he addressed large and enthusiastic meetings at Llanegwad, Court Henri, and Llanfynydd. Mr. W. S. G. Morric, (Ystradwradlt), Colonel J. D. Lloyd (Pare Henri), and Mr. Defme Davies-Evans (Penylan) respectively presiding Mr. Cremlyn delivered cogent and lucid speeches, in which he reviewed the present pol- itical situation, laying emphasis on the import- ance of letting the people decide the great ques- tions of the day by means of thereferendum. This, he said, the Liberals were afraid to do. They i were afraid of trusting the people. Captain Leslie said Disestablishment was being dangled before the eyes of Welsh Nonconformists, but they were never allowed to reach it, because the Liberal party knew that OILC-e they had given to Wales any measure of Disestablishment the Welsh people would no longer support them. Following up his campaign Mr. Cremlyn ad- dressed meetings at Llanddowror, Llanfallteg, and Whitland. MR. CREMLYN'S MEETING AT LLAN. DDOWROR. (By our St. Clears Correspondent). On Thursday afternoon, 29th ult., the Unionist candidate, Air. J. W. Jones C rein lyn, addressed a meeting at the National School, Llanddowror, on subjects relating to the Unionist policy. Mr. R Collins, Pioton House, presided. The eeting though not a very largely attendad (,ne. \va» made entertaining by the alert criticisms and re- marks of a few members of the audience. Mr. Cremlyn, however, was able to hold his own an d took the interruptions in good part, and delivered H. particularly able and gifted address. lie ob- served that he did not know much concerning Mr ( Hinds, whom, however, he thought *> as .»■ ei y decent chap. He did not deal in person alities; they fought on principles. The present cir-ction he considered unnecessary, and put the ci.ui try- to great expense. He advocated the referendum (A Voice: Nonsense). An influential gentleman volunteered to go and sit back-near the supple- mentary speaker for the purpose of trying to appease the tatter's thirst for public speaking, who on being asked his name twice replied with much eml)hasis 1.)- liaeke, St. LJears. Mr. J. Lloyd, St. Clears, asked to be enlightened on a few matters concerning the expense Httachtrj to the referendum, to which the candidate le- plied.. Mr .Cunnick, Pwlltrap, however, took ob- jection to some o fthe figures given. Mr. J flar- ber ottered some supplementary information ap- parently by the way of correction. Mr. CYertiiyn in rather a lucid way proceeded to show how' much the farmer would be in pocket under a system of Tariff Reform. He had objections to a few of the clauses in the Budget. Beer, for instance. Out of .every sovereign's worth bought, eleven shillings went to the Exchequer, the value of the beer being 9s. Mr. Lloyd George claims that he pro- tects the interests of the working man, but does lie do so? Whilst there is too little tax on champagne the beer is over taxed. not al- low the working man a little comfort, and reduce the duty on beer ,and increase the duty on cham- pagne, which the working man never indulges in ? In regard to the Lords, he considered that the Lords had dealt fairly witJi the people They had passed every Bill that was of benefit to the community. They had passed the Budget. (A Voice: They had no alternative; it was the will of the people. They had no right to tamper With Finance Bills). Dw elling upon the large number of Peers created by the Liberals, he corrected Mr Llovd George in regard to some of his figures. Mr. Cremlyn said that Mr. Lloyd Cwrge was given to say one thing to-day and quite the re- verse the following day. (A Voice: Good old Lloyd George). In regard to the Small Holdings Act. they wanted to make the holder owner of the property, instead of tenant urder the County Council. He condemned the Small Hold- itigsAct. The Liberal party were dictated to b) John Redmond. The American dollars came from people who had to fly from their country; men who had made their own country too warm for them. These were the class of people who sent their dol- lars to assist Redmond and his party, whose policy was Home Rule, under which Protestants would be rendered very unhappy under the liarsh treatment that would be meted out to them by the Catholics. Mr. Cremlyn at the close of his address offered to answer any questions put to him. During the course of the address as the result of a pointed remark addressed to one gifted speaker among the audience by Mr. Crem- lyn the representative of the people resented, and asked the lecturer not to talk like that or he (the amlience man) would offend the lecturer. Mr. Cremlyn, however, retorted that he was per- fectly capable of taking care of himself mentally or physically. The Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Cremlyn for his excellent, address. Mr. J. Barber, The Laurels, seconded. Mr. Cremlyn in a few pleasant words gracefully thanked the I-aclies and gentlemen present for the good hearing given. There was a complete ab- sence of rowdyism at the meeting. i-lii expos- tula.tions and the extempore criticisms of one or two of our local political magnates, however, gave the proceedings an element of mirth and humour. Motoring on to Llanfallteg Mr. Cremlyn, in his speech there, said that surely if the referendum worked so well in Switzerland it ought to be more effective in England. Mr. Lloyd George's state- ment that it would cost 22,000,000 was ridicul- ously absurd. At th0 outside it would not cost more than £200,000, and what was that compared to the cost of a general election. Mr. Cremlyn later in the evening addressed a large meeting ut the Town-hall, Whitland, under the presidency of Mr. Higginbottom. The can- didate dwelt on the present and future composi- tion of the House of Lords, and their abilities in discharging their duties. A vote of confidence was passed. UNIONIST C AND I D ATE AT ST C 1.1. V.; S (Jh luesdav afternoon the unionist candidate, Mr. J. W. Jones Cremlyn wok .h: t!tr.ag cf The monthly market to add- e;s; a huge as>>ond)ly of farmers and others opposite the cattle market entrance, speaking from a motor-car. Mr J. H. Thomas, J.P., Deny, acted as chairni '.n Mr. Cremlyn dealt extensively and clearly w ill? the question of Tarin Reform. Sma 1 Holdings Ad. the House of Lords anJ the Heffr?Mdum. ai.d ?. itl? most subjects advocated in the Unionist pro- gramme. He observed in regard to the House of Lords that by allowing all its members to be elected as with the representatives of tl", C om- mons it could not. act independently ui i to great questions in which there was a difference of opinion. It would mean double voting by people holding the same opinions. Quoting the hiv )1 r. Gladstone in a speech made by him in the House of Commons, publicly avowed that he would have to consider once, twice, aye three times before, he would do away entirely with the hereditary prin- ciple of the House of Lords. Save for the inces- sant interruptions and questions emanating from two or three of the audience M rC.remlyn received a fair hearing, and received a good deal of cheer- ing, especially from his own partisans. The majority present were evidently people of the op- posite doctrine, Mr. C rem lyn's adroit answers to questions put, together with his witty repartee were loudly applauded. One gentleman, who hailed from Nat-berth showered on him questions and volubly offered his own opinions without await. ing for a. reply. The Chairman thanked the assembly for the splendid hearing given, and suggested that the end to the so-called naughty Lords was not as yet. The humourous skle of tho situation was shown in the happv way the candidate and his Pembrokeshire heckler walked off together a.t the close of the address, arm-in-arm across the road to the Milford Arms, possibly to make up differ- ences. Soon after Mr. Cremlyn's departure his oppon- ent, Mr. John Hinds, appeared on the scene, iod offered n. few remarks by way of introduction to the farmers and patrons of the monthly market. His departure for Mydrim, where he was to ad- dress another meeting the same afternoon, was manifested by loud cheering.