The Cambrian

THE DISSOLUTION. f —————— THE QUEEN'S PROCLAMATION. The Council for the Prorogation and Dissolution of Parliament was held at Windsor, on Tuesday afternoon. As soon as the adjournment of Parliament took place, the Lord Chancellor I telegraphed the fact to Windsor, and a second I Council was summoned, at which the proclama- tion dissolving the twelfth Parliament of Queen Victoria was duly signed. The proclamation is as follows By the Queen,-A Proclamation for dissolving the present Parliament, and declaring the calling of another.- Victoria R. Whereas we have thought fit by and with the advice of our Privy Council to dissolve this present Parliament, which stands prorogued to Friday, the 15th day of July next, we do for that end publish this our Royal Proclamation, and do hereby dissolve the said Parliament accordingly. And the Lords. Spiritual and temporal, and the knights, citizens, and burgesses, and the commisioners for shires and burghs of the House of Commons, are discharged from their meeting and attendance on the said Friday, the 15th day of July next. And we, being desirous and resolved, as soon as may be, to meet our people and to have their advice in Parliament, do hereby make known to all our loving subjects our Royal will and pleasure to call a new Parliament, and do hereby further declare that. with the advice of our Privy Council, we have given order that our Chancellor of that part of our United Kingdom called Great Britain, and our Chancellor of Ireland do respectively, upon notice thereof, forthwith issue out writs in due form and according to law, for calling a new Parliament. And we do hereby also, by this our Royal Proclamation under our great seal of our United Kingdom, require writs forthwith to be issued accordingly by our said Chancellors respec- tively for causing the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Common who are to serve in the said Parliament to be duly returned to and give their attendance in our said Parliament on the fourth day of August next; which writs are to be returnable in due course of law. Given at our Court at Windsor this twenty- eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-two. and in the fifty-sixth year of our reign. God save the Queen!" THE LAST FOUR GENERAL ELECTIONS I A precise statement of the results of the last four general elections may be interesting to those who wish to enter upon the hazardous task of I forecasting the issue of the now impending struggle. In 1874. when onlj 652 members had to be elected, to returns came out as follows Conservatives. Liberals. Home Rulers. England 286 173 — Wales. 11. 19. — Scotland. 20. 40 — Ireland 34. 27 42 351 259 42 In 1880 the relative strength of parties under- went a great change, thus;- Conservatives. Liberals. Parnellites. England 203 256 —— i Wales 2. 28 — Scotland 7. 53 — Ireland 25 17. 61 237 354 61 In November, 1885, the number of the House of Commons having in the meantime been in- creased to 670, the elections resulted as follows :— Conservatives. Liberals. Parnellites. Emrland 218 246 1 Wales 3. 27 Scotland 10. 62. — i Ireland 18 — 85 249 335 86 The introduction of Mr. Gladstone's Irish Home Rule Bill led to a split in the Liberal party and to another general election in July, 1886, when the following changes took place — Conservatives. L U. G. P. England 283 56 125 1 Wales 4 3. 23 Scotland. 12 17 43 — Ireland 17 2 — 84 316 78 191 85 PREVIOUS POLLING IN SWAXSEA. Parliament was dissolved on Tuesday last, and the I oiling in the Swansea Borough will probably take i lace on Tuesday next. It will be interesting to give the results ot previous elections in Swansea. Thev are as follows 1835. Dillwyn 3,660 Meredyth 2,520 1,140 18 <(j. Dillwyn 3,,040 Limbert 1 740 1,300 TOTAL POLL. 18S5 6,181) 1886 4.780 Deficiency 1,400

THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN! IX SWANSEA. THE LIBERAL AND UNIONIST CANDIDATES. A HARD FIGHT ANTICIPATED. — RE- MARKABLE ENTHUSIASM ON BOTH SIDES. The political aspect of the Swansea Borough has undergone a cotnoletc change since last week. Conservatives and Liberals, who last week joined hand", over the grave of the late Mr. L. Ll. Dillwyn, are now bitterly opposed to each other in a fiiht which will long be remembered for its close- ness and excitement. The political parties have chosen their champions; their lieutenants have buckled on their armour, and there is life and activity in both camps. Mr. R. D. Burnie is the Liberal candidate, and Sir John T. D. L'ewelyn, Bart.. the t'eianist candidate, and it is generally admitted that two stronger men could not possibly have been selected. The Conservatives are in a high state of glee. They say they have at last the man they have been waiting for for years—the man in whom they plice every confidence of being able to wrest this Libi ral strong-hold from the hands of those who have held it so long. Sir John Llewelyn is un- doubtedly the strongest man the Conservatives could have brought out. He is deservedly popular, and has already received numerous promises of support. Mr. R. D. Buruie, the Liberal nominee, has been before the people of Swansea for years past, and is well-known for his advanced Radical views. He is an effective speaker, very much liked by the working men, who have rallied round him with striking enthusiasm this week. The fight this time is to be a real one, and the result is being watched with the keenest interest. MR. BURNIE'S ADOPTION BY THE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. A fully-attended mepting of the Swansea Liberal Five Hundred was held on Friday evening at the Liberal Club, for the purpose of selecting a c tndi- date for Swansea Town. Mr. Thomas Phillips, junr., J.P., presided, and the attendance was of a most representative chnr.<oter. Some necessary routine business havtng been transacted, those present were asked to nominate a candidate, where- upon the name of Mr. Burnie WAS proposed and seconded. A cry was raised for Mr. Burnie, and on i that gentleman entering the room there was a further enthusiastic demonstration, and "For he's a j illy good fellow," was heartily sung. j The Chairman said on behalf of the meeting he had very great pleasure in informing Mr. Burnie I that h" had been unanimously chosen as the cand:- date to contest the seat at the iiext election. Mr. Burnie then rose, and was received with great enthusiasm. He said they could readily understand he was not at that moment asf able as m,ght have been on some previous occasion to address a meeting so enthusiast, c and so poweiful tW h1 AlC'USfv,ln fbat hour of triumph he felt who t.lTJ u S'm' OW of fhe Grand Old Man L fn .h f' U hd S°ne- but the good cause ne fou,ht for 13 left behind. Thpy in their smcTe and W ^I'ich hAnevv to be since.e and true hau selected him to take up the banner that bad dropped from Mr. DilKs de«l Witl, ,h. long He proposed to do no more than touch srenerlilvrn the great principles th,y bad to fight for merelv to show he was in accord with their view* He wi, as earnest to-day in favour of the cause of Home Rule for Ireland as ever he was in favour of the great principle of religious equality, and his verv best and most earnest efforts would be to endeavour to do the too long delayerl act of justice to Noucouformity and remove from their midst a glaring anomaly. (Cheers.) Another question was in reference to Wales especially, as the con- sideration of the question ot self-government for Ireland had necessarily 'ed them to consider whether self-government for Wales was not to follow. (Cheers.) He admitted candidly his sympathies were in that direction, and not merely on genera! grounds, but on the grounds that he believed self-government for Wales in the same way as self-government for Ireland would have the effect of bringing about quickly reforms and improvements they urgently needed to enable them to develop the resources, and carry on more satisfactorily the wore of the Principality. (Cheers.) Mr. Burnie then proceeded to deal with the Newcaste Programme, the plauks in which he gave his heartiest support. The Rev. James Owen then moved—"That, in the opinion of this meeting, Mr. R. D. Buruie is a tit and proper person to represent the Swansea. Town Division in Parliament, and we recommend him for adoption at a public meeting of Liberals to be held at the Albert-ball on Monday night, pledg- ing ourselves to use every fair means to secure his return." (Cheers.) Mr. Owen ur-^ed all Liberals to unite as one man to secure 1\Ir. Burnie's trillmphant return. Mr. Tutton (chairman of the Executive) seconded, promising to sink any priv ite teelings in the interest of the srand cause of Liberalism. Mr. Livings-one, Councillor David Jones (presi- dent of the Trades and L'hour Council), Dr. Win, Morgan, Mr. Christopher James, Evan Jenkins, Alderman Freeman, the R.v. J. Wignall, and Mr. W. Harris supported the motion, which was carried unanimously. A great crowd had congregated outside the club anxious to know the result, and Mr. Burnie went out to the balcony and addressed the concourse, receiving a grand reception. THE CAREER OF THE LIBERAL CANDIDATE. Mr. Robert D. Burnie was born at Dawlish, South Devon, in 1842, his father, Mr. John Dickson Burnie, having heen fur many years in bu-iuess as a builder at that pLce. The family were originally from Dumfries-shire. After completing his educa- tion Mr. Burnie was for seven years in the office of the chief engineer of the South Devon and Corn- wall Railway. In 18-4 he obtained the appoint- ment of manager to the Bristol and South Wales Railway Waggon Company, Limited, and after being with them about two years, resigned in order to accept the secretaryship or a new company, then started to buy up the works of Messrs. tihackleford, Ford anù Co., at Cheltenham and Swanse", a large private firm fur the manufacture of railway car- riages and waggons. In 18GS the Cheltenham works were dispensed with, and the worb, on Air. Burnie's recommendation, were concen- trated at Swansea. It was then that Mr. Burnie went to reside in Swansea. Iu the year 1876, Mr. Burnie was elected managing direc- tor, and this position he continues to hold. Mr. Burnie has been associated with the municipal lifù of Swansea for many years, having filled the office of Mayor. He has aiso been chairman of the Corporation Finance Committee and chairman of the Harbour Trust. He was the leader in the agitation for the abolition of the bridge tolls, and it was mainly due to his efforts that they were freed. Those in a position to know declare, however, that Mr. Bumie made a big, mistake over this question, a mistake which has landed the town into a debt of £3,250ayear, while the only persons benefitted by the abolition are the landlords across the river, who rose the rents of the houses immediately the toll was abolished. Be that as it may, there is no doubt that Mr. Burnie made himself very popular with the working classes by his determined fight For many years Mr. Burnie has been recognised as one of the ablest exponents of Liberal principles in South Wales, He has thrown himself with great energy into the work of the South Wales, Liberal Federation, of whieh body he is treasurer. He also is treasurer of the Welsh Farmer's Defence Fund, and a few months ago made a tour of observation through the counties of South Wales where the tithe agitation has been in progress. Mr. Burnie is a gentleman of wide reading and considerable culture. He has published some good verse, and from time to time has lectured on literary and social topics. He is a Freemason, a vice-president of the Royal Institution of South Wales, a president of the Swansea Hospital, captain of the 3rd Glam- organ Rifle Volunteers, and a member of the South Wales Institute of Bhgineers. Mr. Burnie is an incisive and eloquent speaker. Not long ago he addressed the Chelsea Liberal Association and the Eleuais Club with a view to being selected to con- test the seat against Mr. Wbitmore, the present Conservative member, at the coming election. It will be remembered also that he was nominated in nine districts out of 13 in the division, and ultimately stood second amongst the candidates co contest Mid-Glamorgan, the gentleman selected having the advantages of living in the division and being a Welsh-speaking Welshman. SELECTION OF THE UNIONIST CAN. DIDATES. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. A large and enthusiastic meeting of Conserva- tives was held at the Salisbury Club, Swansea, on Friday evening, Mr. Roger Beck presiding, to take into consideration the position of affairs brought about by the death of Mr. L. L. Dillwyn, M.P. At the opening Mr. Beck formally moved, as president of the club and leader of the Conserva- tive party in the Swansea Town Division, a sincere vote of condolence with the family of the late Mr. Dillwyn, M.P.—This was carried.—The President then proceeded to treat of the situation, speaking highly of the manly conduct of the Hon. Ormsby Gore from beginning to end, in first of all coming down to fight a very difficult, if not hopeless, battle, and then unreservedly withdrawing iu order that the party might put forth its full strength. He moved that the resignation tendered by Mr. Gore be accepted, and that the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to him for the great services he had rendered the part". Mr. Wirums (Liberal Uaionist) seconded, and the reeolutioll was carried. Mr. Glascodine spoke highly of Mr. Gore as being not only the son of a nobleman, but he was himself a noble man." Mr. Beck said that Sir John T. D. Lewelyn had that day consented to allow himself to be nominated as Unionist candidate. During the few hours which had since elansed requisitions had been sent out, and over 900 names had beeu signed. (Loud applause.) Mr. Merriman then proposed the formal adop- tion of Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, expressing the confi- dent belief that Sir John would be returned by a very large w!ljority. This wassecouded, and carried unanimously. Sir Johu Llewelyn entered the room later on, amid the most vociferous cheering. Sir John de- livered a short political address," in which be expressed his confidence that the Unionist cause had been growing in that purtof tbecoiJotry of late years, and that the Separatist influence was decreas- ing. He felt the greatest confidence that the present Government would be returned to power S:A, £ £ .,I" n°: **»««jocity«; Alderman Monger moved, and Mr. Glascodine seconded, a vote of thanks to the chairman Mr. H. N. Mi erg wrote forecasting the result of the meeting, and saying "I have the greatest con. fidence that, with a strong and united effort and the sympatby of numbers of the old Liberal party in Swansea, you will be able to return Sir John at the head of the poil, and then I should like to see the man who will turn him out." (Loud cheeis.) The vote was carried, and the meeting, which had been most enthusiastic throughout, theu separated.

WHAT THE CONSERVATIVES ARE DOING. SUCCESSFUL AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT ST. THOMAS. The Conservatives have entered into the fight with great spirit and confidence, and some of the more sanguine ones predict for Sir John Llewelyn a narrow victory in this Liberal stronghold. Time will show whether their expectations will turn out coriect, but certiin it is ttey are figbtiag with that spirit and energy only born of confidence. The Conservative organisation is as perfect as it could well be, aud the agents and canvassers are throwing every enthusiasm into their work. The campaign was practically commenced on Monday evening, when Sir John addressed a meeting in St. Thomas's Schoolroom. There was a large attendance of working men, and Sir John received a very enthusiastic reception. Mr. Walter Lewis presided, and among those present were Mr. Roger Beck, Mr. Moy Evans, Mr. A. P. Steeds, Mr. Aid. John Lewis, Councillor George Nancarrow, Mr. T. P. Martin, Mr. George H. Strick, Mr. J. R. Leaver, &c. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, referred to the lamented death of Mr. L. LI. Dillwyn, and then to Sir John Llewelyn, whom he described as an ideal labour candidate and a friend of the working classes. He was always to the front in assisting movements which had for their object the welfare of the working man. There was no good cause in the town to which he did not subscribe, it mattered not to what creed it belonged. (Ap- plause.) As President of the Association of Miners of South Wales and Monmouthshire, chairman of the Swansea Board of Guardians, &c Sir John bad rendered great and valuable service to the town and county generally. As a politician, he was sure their candidate would make his mark, and become a member of the Unionist Government, thusadding lustre and prestige to the good old town of Swansea —in fact Si r John would be the member of members in Wales. (Applause.) Sir Johu Llewelyn was vociferously cheered on rising to speak. He assured them it was with very mixed feelings that be addressed them. There were few families more united than theirs, and by the death of his uncle, Mr. L. LI. Dillwyn, the last male Dillwyn bad passed away, and he (Sir John) in his mixed name bore the representative name of that family. There had been deep affec- tion between them; no two brothers loved one another more than did his father and the late Mr. Dillwyn, and he (the speaker) had been brought up in the same faith of great love for the old man. He had been faithful to the rules laid down by his fatber years ago, and had declined to come out against one in whom home friendships were so deaply rooted. He stood before them still under the shadow of the pall of the grave. But they could not allow it to interfere with them any longer, because duty called them to be up and doing. He had been chosen as their candidate, Mr. Ormsby- Gore having noblv given way. Sir John then proceeded to deal with the Home Rule Bill, which he described as a leap in the dark. He said he was in favour of an extended local self government to Scotland, Ireland and Wales, Home Rale meant the making of laws; local self government meant their administration. Let the 'aws of the kingdoms be amde by the united Parliament in Westminster. Sir John then touched upon the Mioei'« Provident Society, of which be Was and had been President for some years, After alluding to the advantages of this Associa- tion, he said there ou^ht to be a taxation of royalties which should be allocated, in the first instance, to the wauts of collier*. During the past six years the Conservative Government had done much gord, aud had shown the deepest sympathy with the working men—indeed, fir Hussey Vivian and ¡. Mabon" had joined in thanking Secretary Matthews for the way in which he had worked on behalf of the colliers. Taxation and representation should go together. Tbe Conservatives had passed an Intermediate Education Bill for Wales, which was destined to influence the rising generation to an enormous extent there had been a large reduction of taxation during the past few years, which bad been marked with peace,retrenchment and reform. He was not in favour ot one man one vote. If a mau hfl;) property in two or three towns, for which he paid rates and taxes, then he was entitled to that number of votes. Sir Hussey Vivian owned wo, ks in Swansea Borough, a large house in the Gower Division, and also in London. For these he paid rates and taxes. Was it right, therefore, that he should only be entitled to one vote ? What he (Sir John) contended tor was that there snould be equal electoral representatlOn-rhat one country should not be more largely represented than another with the same population. With reference to the land question, he was opposed to the minerals being acquired by the State with compensation to the owners. Mr. Gladstone had said there were two ways of settling it—" with or without compensation. If without compensation, i ■ it was robbery if with it, it would he folly." A motion was recently brought forward at the County Cour.cil that it was desirable that the minerals shou d be acquired by the State with compensa- tion. It was, however, rejected, and if carried • would, as Mr. Lewis Davis, of Ferndale, and Mr. Cory Yeo, had said, bring the County Council into disrepute. He (Sir John) was in favour of compensation to the publicans, and on the same grounds that Mr. Gladstone supported when he said, "I do want a frank recognition of the principle that we are not to deny the publicans as a class equal treatment because we think their trade objectionable." He was in favour of Local Option and Sunday Closing. Questions were theu invited and asked, and which Sir John answered satisfactorily. One m an asked if he was in favour of the attacks that had been made upon Mr. Burnie over the bridge toll question. Sir John, amid some uproar, promptly replied that he was not in favour of attacks upon Mr. Burnie, and had always refrained from personalities. Mr. Jenkins moved a vote of confidence in Sir John, and pledging the meeting to do all in its power to return him. Mr. James Howell seconded, and capital speeches in support were given by Mr. G. H. Strick, Councillor George Nancarrow, and Mr. A. P. Steeds. The resolution was carried with enthusiasm, only one hand being held up against it. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.

THE CONSERVATIVES AT THE ALBERT HALL. A LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC AND NOISY MEETING. SPEECHES BY SIR JOHN LLEWELYN AND HIS SUPPORTERS. On Tuesday evening, a meeting to further the candidature of Sit. J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., was held at the Albert Hall. Speculation was rife as to whether it would be as successful as the Liberal meeting on the previous night, for some of the electors took these two mass demonstrations as a criterion of the relative strength of the two candidates. That they are, to a certain extent, such indicators will generally be admitted, but at the same time it would be impossible to form any definite opinion on the matter by simply taking the two meetings as criterions. It was interesting to note the anxiety with which Conservatives watched the Albert Hall being filled, and as the men continued to pour in in a steady stream up to eight o'clock their hopes rose considerably. By that hour the huge building was well filled; the body of the hall and the first gallery were packed, but there was ample room for a hundred or so more in the top gallery. As at the Liberal meet- ing, there was a fair sprinkling of ladies, whose interest and activity in Imperial politics are becoming somewhat marked, despite the attitude of Mr. Gladstone towards woman's suffrage. When we come to consider that ladies are debarred from voting, we cannot but admire them for the interest they evince in the political education of men. But whether they obtain the suffrage or not, there is no doubt that they will play an important, part in future political contests. On Tuesday night they adorned the platform with their presence, and when Lady Llewelyn took her place among them she was accorded a very cordial welcome. The I audience became somewhat impatient, and there were stampings of feet for the meeting to commence. It was apparent to any close observer, even at the start, that the proceedings would not be as orderly as on the previous night, for in the body of the hall and in the back part of the first galleiy there were early signs that there was a fairly strong muster of Liberals. The meeting was not by any means so well-behaved as it ought to have been. Sir John Llewelyn deserves more from Swan- sea and Swansea people than to be annoyed and dis. turbed when addressing a public meeting. Although there was a goodly number of Liberals in the meeting-a fact strikingly demonstrated when Mr. H. N. Miers unwisely made reference to the Swansea 'Waggon Works- it is but right to say that what disturbance there was, was mostly created by one or two ill-mannered fellows in the gallery. A few minutes past eight Sir John Llewelyn appeared on the platform in company with Mr Roger Beck, Mr. W. P. Ball (Dublin), Mr. A. P. Steeds, Lieut. Blenkinsopp, Mr. H. N. Miers, &c., and was enthusiastically weleomed. Among those on the platform were: — Lady Llewelyn, Miss Llewelyn, Miss Richardson, Miss L. Richardson, Mr. Moy Evans, Dr. Griffiths, Dr. Hall, Dr. Latimer, Dr. Paddon, Dr. E. R. Morgan, the Ron. F. S. Ormbsy-Gore, Mr. R. W. Ball, M.A. (Dublin), Captain Richards, Messrs. C. H. Glascodine, J. C. Vye-Parminter, T. P. Martin, F. S. Bishop, Ronald Bill, G. Bourne, Lidttone, D. J. Powell, J. R. Leaver, Aid. Lewis, Walter Lewis, G. Nancarrow, W. Powell, S. Lippman. G. H. Strick, — Morgan, H. J. Morris, secretary of the Swansea Conservative Association, etc., etc. The Chairman was well received on rising to open the meeting. He said they had met together under very sad circumstances, which the Conservatives felt as much as the Liberals. The death of Mr. L. LI. Dillwyn had removed the pledge which Sir John had always unswervingly adheted to—not to appear on the political platform against him in Swansea during his life. The political field, however, was I now open, and Mr. Dillwyn's mantle bad fallen upon worthy shoulders—upon the man whom thty expected to meet, and for whom they had had to prepare. To oppose him they had selected Sir John Llewelyn, the man who they had been waiting for for years. (Applause.) There was on thing which he was going to say, and that was that no person- alities would be indulged in by them toward their opponents—they intended to carry on the contest inafah-and gentlemanly way. (Applause.) Mr. Ormsby-Gore, the loyal and ardent politician that he was. retired in favour of Sir John—their strongest champion. (Applause.) Mr. Gore retired gracefully, although he had the misfortune to be the son of a nobleman By his retirement the Conservatives and Unionists had been able to put forward their best man, upon whom they placed the hopes of being able to win the seat. (Loud applause.) Mr. Ormsby-Gore was then called upon. He was loudly cheered. In the course of a somewhat incoherent speech, in which he was frequently interrupted, he said the first thing for him to du was to contribute his share of that regret and general condolence which had fallen upon their political opponents by the death of their represen- tative in Parliament. That misfortune which had overtaken the Liberals was one which they must all condole with and—(Here Mr. Gore hesitated and seemed a little contused, whereupon some of the audience laughed outright). Continuing, he said the late Mr. Dillwyn was one of those politicians whom they were bound to admire, because he was honest in bis convictions and left no stone unturned to further tbe cause of Radicalism. It might be said that he had made some sacrifice in retiring in favour of Sir John Llewelyn, but believe him (Here there was further interruption and disturb- ance, aud Mr. Gore's concluding words could not be heard.) It was no sacrifice at all (A voice Go to Gower.") They were now on the eve of a very great national crisis—one which concerned the whole world. The question of the union between England and Ireland was one which must move the very foundations of Europe; it was oue which the electors were called upon to decide. (There was some further slight interruption.) He appealed to those present to support Sir John, and thus show their appreciation of the service he had rendered the town and county in the past. (Applause.) When the Chairman called upon Sir John Llewelyn to address tbe meeting, there was a great outburst of cheering. Sir John delivered an exceedingly vigorous address, and emphasised his points with effect. It was remarked that the worthy Baronet had never before been heard to such advantage. His replies and repartee were prompt and effective, and elicited rounds of applause. He commenced his speech by thanking them for coming forward in such large numbers to hear the first political address delivered by him from that platform. His further thanks were due to Mr. Ormsby-Gore for so handsomely retiring in accord- ance with their wishes. (Applause.) His first duty was to lay before them his political views. The last few years had made a great change in the position of Imperial politics. A party had been formed called the Liberal Unionist Party. (Ap- plause and hooting.) He would call to their minds the origin of that party. Why was it formed ? Why did such men as Lord Hartingtou, Mr. Chamberlain, Sir Henry James and others leave Mr. Gladstone? (Applause, and a voice: "Because they were traitors.") They left the Liberals because they felt that the cause of the Union should not he trodden under foot. Unity was his motto. Unity was strength, and the cause of the Union affected every man and woman in the land. (Hear, hear.) [At this stage there was some uproar, and Sir John appealed for fair play.1 Mr. Parnell was attacked with lime being thrown in bis eyes, Tim Healy bad been assaulted with blackthorns, and the Irish Press spoke of dynamite as being a political factor. (Interruption.) Was that the way to carry on argument? He appealed again for fair play. Mr. Burnie had been allowed to speak in peace on the previous night, and he asked to be allowed to do the same. (Loud applause.) If be could not win by argument he did not deserve to win at all. (Hear, hear.) He had no personal feeling whatever in this matter; but he had a deep conviction of his political responsibilities. They had not come there to lid ten to a speech of decla- mation or invective, but to argument £ £ «vhich ought to be believed, to convince them that the Unionist side was the side which ought to be supported. There was a speaker to follow him from that part of Ireland that had been loyal to the Union, and whose arguments deserved their deep attention. He (Sir John) would, therefore, abstain from making any further reference to Home Rule. In the address which he had laid before them, and which was open to the criticisms of every voter, he had omitted to make mention of a particular question— the Disestablishment and Di endownment. of the English Church in Wales. (Applause.) Thereagon be did not mention it was because they knew his news on it. (Applause.)—because the leaders of the Liberal Party h id informed them it was not the principal question of the coming election but that it was Home Rule which had to be considered first. (Applause and interruption.) It had been a privilege and a satisfaction to him (Sir John Llewelyn) to assist every struggling cause of religion (Applause.) totally independent of Church or Chapel, so long as it was a bona fide attempt to advance tbe religious character of the people. (Applause.) In all the questions relating to this great, matter which had been brought before the House of Commons so far as Wales was concerned, he had never seen the word Disendowment used except during the last month and that was in respect of the Church in Scotland. He had only to suggest to them that the endow- ments of this country bad been in support of religion for upwards of a thousand years. In olden times the tithes used to be called the Tithes of Christ," and they were still of that category. At the right time and place he should be prepared to argue this question fully, but at this election the all-im- portant question was that of the Union of tbe United Kingdom. (Applause.) He held that the rights of the chapel were as sacred as the rights of the Church, and be intended to stand up for one just as much as he did for the other.—(Applause.)—He appealed to the electors of the country, and especially of Swansea, whether the Unionist Government of the past six years had not so lived that it deserved a continuance of their confidence, and a longer lease of office.—(Applause.)—The Government had done much in the way of legislation. (There was a disturbance at the back of the hall and cries of Chuck him out. ") Their foreign policy had been sound and generally admired, and their legislation and administration were such that they fully de- served a further tenure of office. The Unionist Government had done more for the country during the past six years than had any other Goverment in a similar period. They had passed a Local Government Bill which, although it did not directly appeal to the sympathies of those in that room, did appeal to those who lived in the surrounding neighbourhoods of the large centres of the county of Glamorgan, as well as to other counties in Wales and England. The principle was a perfectly sound one, and he hoped they would keep it in mind so as to secure it on a larger and more extended scale on some future occasion. Taxation and representation should certainly go together. The Local Government Bill gave to the counties the opportunity to govern themselves as the boroughs did; a measure which was of great importance to the County of Glamorgan. They had passed a Mines Regulation Act, to which Sir John alluded at St. Thomas on Monday evening they had put the defences of the county in good order. When the Government went into office the authori- ties were generally agreed that our trade and our great merchant fleet were insufficiently protected, and it was tssential that they should be put in a genuinely powerful condition. That had been done, and it was everywhere conceded that we were now in a better position as far as the Navy was concerned than we had ever been,—(Cheers.)—Mr. Goschen's finance had been the means of saving the country millions of money; and this, with the improved trade which followed the pursuance of a firm and just foreign policy, had been the means of enabling the Government to greatly reduce taxation. They were entitled to consideration from the Welsh electorate if only for the Welsh Intermediate Education Act. (Hear, hear.) It was necessary, if our young men were to retain their positions, if Britishers were not to be given the go-bye, that they should be placed on a level of equality with the youths of the continental states. (Hear, hear.) He had seen In one of the two Swansea, papers—the Cambrian or the Leader-two excellent papers, which he was bound to say had treated him most honour- ably and fairly-that a company of young Germans were coming over to England, and and amongst the towns to which they were said to be coming -to was Swansea. That must not be. (Cheers.) Our men must be so educated that they can compete with the Germans. (Cheers.) By a. system the Government had initiated, a youth could pass from the elementary to the inter- mediate or technical schools, to the colleges, and thus be in a position to stand on a fair educational footing. In conclusion, Sir John again referred to the foreign policy of the Unionist Government. They had had no war during the past six years, with the result that there had been a diminished expenditure and a marked diminution in the taxes of the country. He appealed to the electors of Swansea to return him to Parliament in order that he might support the cause of the integrity of the Empire-a cause which affected the trade and commerce of every part of this country. (Applause, during which Sir John resumed his seat.) The Chairman inyited questions to be put to the candidate, and said certain questiom had been handed up in writing by Councillor Usher. If Mr. Usher were present, would he ascend the plat- form ? Mr. Usher was seen to rise from the front of the hall, whereupon there was applause and booting, continued until he had got on the platform. He tried to address the meeting, but the uproar was too great. The Chairman appealed for order, but in vain, and above the din Mr. Usher was heard to say I think sensible men would at least wait one moment to see what the question is. (Uproar and applause.) I submit to Sir John —(uproar)—a few questions which I, as a ratepayer, before giving my vote one way or the other, have a perfect right to put. (A voice "Not ratepayers, hut tax-payers," and up- roar.) What are Sir John's views on the subject of taxation of ground rents and royalties? Sir John Llewelyn Gentlemen, I think Mr. Usher is quite right in questioning me. A cam- mission of the House of Commons, composed of some Liberals, have just reported on this important question. Tbe committee recommends, and I quite agree with the recommendation, that such rates which already exist shall be divided between landlord and occupier. I am in favour of the taxation of royalties, and that taxation should unquestionably go to the safeguarding of the Deople who are employed in the particular industry which is taxed. (Applause.) Mr. Usher: What are Sir John's views on leasehold enfranchisement? Sir John: Two bills have been brought into Parliament, one by Mr. Broadhurst and the other by Mr. Chamberlain, and my opinion has been based upon them. I am in favour of leasehold enfranchisement, but it is not, gentlemen, going to affect the working classes of this country but I am in favour of another matter connected with it— the granting of perpetual leases iustead of termin- able ones. (Lond cheers). Mr. Usher: Are you in favour of Local Option ? Sir John The question you put to me embraces more than is contained in the words. I am in favour of Lical Option. I am in favour of com- pensation to publicans—(applause and hooting)— because my opinion is based on the principle of equity laid down hy Mr. Gladstone himself. Mr. Gladstone, when in his place in the House of Com- mons as Prime Minister, said I wish Sir Wilfrid Lawson to include in his resolution a reference to the principle of compensation." He also said I want a frank recognition of the principle that we are not to deny the publicans as a class equal treatment, because we think their trade objection- able." Gentlemen, the principle of equity does not change, and why is it different now to what it was then? (Applause.) Mr. Usher asked if Sir John was in favour of a graduated scale of income tax. Sir John replied in the affirmative. The principle had already been introduced by a Con- servative Government. He also thought that those who inherited a fortune mil?;ht be called upon to pay income tax upon a different basis to those who earned it for themselves. (Applause.) Mr. Usher asked Sir John his views on the question of the housing of the working men. There was further interruption, and after some ae ay Mr. Usher continued, and asked if Sir John would support a Bill iu Parliament by which the working men might become their own landlords. Would he go a step further and bring in a bill to affect that? 0 Sir John replied that be had not entered Parlia- yet. fIe was wholly in favour of the question, and if he was returned he might be iu a position to ring in such a bill. Iu Ireland at the present moment money was advanced by Act of Parliament to enable occupiers to obtain their houses, al\. v. 6 not 8ee why this privilege should uot be extended to Welshmen as well. (Applause.) jylr. C. H. Glascodine moved a resolution de- claring Sir John to be a fit and proper person to lepieseut them in Parliament, aud pledging the meeting to use every legitimate means to return tum. Mr. Glascodine spoke in high praise ofSir John, of the great and valuable services he had rendered to the town and county, and be repeated conversations he had had with public men in eulogy of their candidate. A member of the Swansea Board of Guardians of which Sir John was chairman, remarked that "he was straight!" e Swansea Guardians were the first, on the pro- posal of Sir John, in the United Kingdom, to adopt the principle of Cottage Homes for children, (Applause). The Conservative Party, even accord- ing to "Mabon," was the Party of social reform. (Applause and laughter.) They did not waste time about the discussion of organic details, but went in for social progress. The Unionist Government had devoted its time and attention towards bene- fitting the country at large. Sir John Llewelyn had done a lot for Swansea, whose people had seen his corning in and going out. There was another outbreak of noise, and there were cries of ''Talk politics" Mr. Glascodine, continuing, said he had faith in the justice of the democracy of the future. Lieut. Blenkin opp, as a Radical Unionist, an announcement, which met with derisive laughter and hooting, seconded the resolution. He procee- ded to speak in support of it, but the disturbance was too great, and be resumed his seat by loudly calling upon those present to support the Unionist Government by voting for Sir John Llewelyn. The Ctairman called upon Mr. W. P. Ball, M.A., of Dublin, to address the meeting. There was considerable noise as Mr. Ball commenced bis speech, and be appealed to the audience for fair play. He said he stood there as an opponent to Home Hule-a delegate from that prosperous and I happy portion of Ireland called Ulster. He con- demned Mr. Gladstone for calling them fools and rogues, and proceeded to show how Home Rule would destroy and luin Ireland's hopes. Mr. Ball was repeatedly interrupted, and same of his remaiks could not be heard exceDt by those in the neighbourbood of the platform. A man in the top gallery was "chucked out," after which silence reigned, and Mr. Ball proceeded to denounce the Irish Nationalist leaders, whom he described as "ruffian leaders, who live by the money they wring from the people." Boycotting was carried on to a terrible extent when the Unionist Govern- ment went into office. It was an awful thing, and he hoped to heaven none in that room would ever know what it was. Under Mr. Balfour's rule, however, there was not now a boycotted 2jerson in Ireland; of political offeuces there ware none,aud there were no political prisoners. What did'that show? Why, that Ireland was prospering under the present laws, and thut it would be madness to give her Home Rule, Mr. H. N. Miers next addressed the meeting, and dwelt upon the importance of having a good govern- ment to sustain and encourage trade. In the course of his remarks he made a rather personal allusion to the Swansea Waggon Works, with which Mr. Burnie is connected, whereupon there was consid- erable interruption, and some of the audience refused to listen further to Mr. Miers. He managed however, with the assistance of the Chairman to obtain a fair hearing toward the end, when he called upon those present to support Sir John Llewelyn, the man who had done, and could do, much for Swansea and the county. The resolution was then put to the meeting, and the Chairman declared it carried by an enormous majority." A great many, however, voted against it, and there were cheers and counter cheers. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

SIR JOHN LLEWELYN AT PORT TENNANT. I ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. Sir John Llewelyn, -the Unionist candidate for the Swansea Town Division, addressed an open-air meeting of electors opposite the Vale of Neath Arms on Wednesday evening. Mr. Wm. Williams, a working man presided, and was supported by Messrs. F. S Bishop, G. H. Strick, A. P. Steeds, J. Viner Lteder, Walter Lewis, J. Moy Evans (Sir John's election agent) H.J. Morris (Secretary Salisbury Club,) and others. There was a good gathering, and the proceedings throughout were characterised by much order and enthusiasm. The Chairman having briefly opened the pro- ceedings, Sir John at once addressed the meeting. At the outset he referred to his untiring efforts in local affairs, and said that he had gained much valuable experience which he hoped he would be able to use for the benefit of the working classes. (Cheers.) The miners would receive his very best attention. Where would Swansea be without her oollieries P It had been found better to bring industries to the port, than exporting the coal to foreign countries, and because Cardiff had not recognised that fact, he believed, she was playing at dangerous trade. Therefore, he always held. and should do so, that the future of Swansea would be greater than the future of Cardiff. (Cheers.) He had great sympathy with the miners, and it they had not already got, by means of their Unions, an eight hours' day, he should vote for a statutory limitation. While he also sympathised with the railway servants in the matter of working hours,. and thought that some reform was necessary, the other trades, he said, were not ripe for a restriction in the hours of labour. Pointing out the difference between Home Rule and Local Self Government, he said in the former case they made the laws, while in the latter they administered them. (Cheers.) While he maintained that the protestants of Ireland could be better governed at Westminster than at Dublin, he advocated that the Emerald Isle should be accorded the same privileges as were being granted to the rest of the United Kjngdomr and compared the present prosperous condition of Ireland with that of six years ago when crime was at a premium and funds at a discount. He then detailed several items brought forward in the interests of the working classes by Sir John Gorst,, and said that the working classes bad benefitted. more by the legislation of the Conservative Party than the Radical Party. (Cheers.) He could not say why, but could only state it as a fact. People must not expect a host of pro- mises from him, as he would only pledge himself on questions which he clearly saw were in need of reform. Among those were the poor-- law administration. The Employer's Liability Act and the question of loss of life at sea, while; perhaps, the most important was the question of labour disputes. He maintained that magistrates- were not competent to decide in such matters,, but that Boards of Conciliation should be formed, composed by an impartial body of men repre- senting both the employers and the employed- (cheers.)—Having briefly advocated a system of scholarships by which the children of the ele- mentary schools could have a chance of obtaining the highest education, and the appointment of a Minister for Labour, Sir John, in conclusion re- ferred to the Ion, connection and work of the Penllergare family with the County of Glamorgan and said that while he was training his som to' make a special study of the trade of South Wales, he and his family would do their level best to improve the condition of their fellow-men.- (Cheers.) On the motion of Mr. E. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Parsonage, and supported by Mr. F. S. Bishop in a stirring speech in which he eulogised the action of the Unionist Government in the matter of Irish Legislation, and clearly pointed out that the voice of Ulster was not to be ignored, a resolu- tion of confidence, in Sir John Llewelyn was carried with enthusiasm. Several other speakers followed, and Sir John having very satisfactorily answered a few questions put him by one of the crowd. the proceedings terminated with three cheers for the candidate, which were re- peated on Sir John getting into his carriage. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS AND THE CANDIDATES. A meeting of the Swansea Licensed Victvft'lers' was held at the Royal Hotel on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance of members. Memorandas were submitted from both candidates in reply to questions, and Sir John Llewelyn, agreeing to compensation, and Mr. Burnie opposed to it, it was decided to support the former.

A SLEEP SONG. Willow, where the rushes grow Softly swishing, softly swaying, Sing a music sweet and low, While the breezes round you playing' Gently come—gently g'o. Wind that in the trees doth blow With a sweet seductive sighing. Sing a lullaby you know, Dreamful as the shadows flying, Something "oft-something slow. River as you onward flow, Crooning songs of no man's making. Let me ever seaward go With no thought of sad awaking. Even so—even sc. Good fVonr. Irene Noble.

A DEBUT. Without tinkle of prompter s bell, With not even the ghost of a curtain, c A drama begins how to to end, who can tell r If :n sorrow, or joy. is uncertain. On the verv homeliest stage, Safe from critics' adverse interference, An actor is seen of the tenderest age What delight hails his shy first appearance f To a circle of two or three. His manoeuvres are most interesting There never was seen such a wonder as he, For his notice they all are contesting. Though he hasn't a speaking part. And is very much given to weeping His byplay will soften the flintiest heart; And he charms most of all when he's sleeping. How soon he will learn some stage tricks He will smile himself soon into favour What breathless regard on his lips we shall fix, When some simple, sweet word he can quaver. Some unseen spectators smile down, W hose presence he. and only he. aruesses They long tc bestow on his forehead a crown, Dimples play 'neath their stolen caresses Sweet link betwixt heaven and earth You have guessed a long while ago, maybe, That this is a fanciful sketch of a birth That our debutant is the new baby. GEORGE Kill. Sunday Magazine.

ANOTHEK ENTHUSIASTIC LIBERAL DEMONSTRATION AT THE ALBERT HALL. TOUCHING REFERENCES TO THE LATE MEMBER FOR SWANSEA TOWN. PRACTICAL ADDRESS BY THE NEW CANDIDATE, R. D. BURNIE, ESQ. Despite the sad circumstances which surrounded the meeting in support of the candidature of Mr. R. D. Buruie, who had been selected by the council of the Swansea Liberal Association for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Dillwyn, the euthusia^m on Monday evening was even greater thau on the occasion of the inaugural meeting of the present campaign held a fortnight ago. The spacious hall was literally packed from the area to the skj-iaking seats in the balcony, and comprised a good sprinkling of the fair sex. Mr. Morgan iu> ton was announced to preside, but nsSirHussey Vivian quite unexpectedly turned up, he. as be subsequently explained, having travelled from London expressly for the purpose of support- ing Mr- Lurnie, the presidency over the vast meeting was by a unanimous re-olution, proposed by Mr. Tutton, entrusted to the worthy baron, t At eight o clock sharp, of what may be termed tho prominent leaders of the meeting, Mr. Morgan Tutton was the first to appear up the "companion way" as it were, on to the platform, followed by Sir Hussey Vivian, R. D. Burnie, E-q„ and a host of other: their appearance being the signal for vociferous cheering, and the very tip-toe of excite- ment. Among those also 011 the platform were Revs-. James Owen, Evan Jenkins, and W. Gibbon Messrs. James Livingston, T. Pniilips, junr., S. P. Wills, W. Morgan, Wni. Harris, W. F. R chards, J.P., Alderman K. Martin, Councillors T. Price, D. Harris, William Davies, GWilym Morgan, David Jones, Griffith D.ivies, Dr. Juhn Evans Mtssrs. Win. Rosser, J.P.. J. L. Owen, Edward Roberts, W. T. Fair, L. Richard Phillips, E. S. Jones, T. W. Williams, W. G. Fuy, M.J. Roche, Win. Howell, Joun Slee, J. W. J one?, J. Holmes, J. L. Vicary, C. H. Perkins, J. Price, Howell Watkins, W. V. Blewett (Mr. Burnie's election a<;erit), and a. deputation representing the Women's Liberal Association. Toe Chairman, havi"g brit-fly referred to his having came frjm London in furtherance of the cause of Liberalism, said he was quite sure the feeling uppermost in the minds of those present was one of retires and deep melancholy, because it was ouly lourteeu days ayo that they gathered t) hail their old and ruueL-esteemed member, the lite Mr. Dillwyn.—(suppressed applause).—Thee gathered together theu, in equnl numbers as at that present meeting, to give him Plr: Dillwyn) the most henity welcome, and to assure him that it was their intention to return him ag iiii to Parliament—(Cheer.").— He (Sir HucSey) felt ha saw him—bioKeu down undoubtedly—with the s ime thoroughness and vigorous spirit as he saw him in the earlier days of his life. Though it was a matter he (Sir Hussey) regretted that the Con. servative party chose to bring forward a young man as a bogU3 candidate—(laughter)—than with any hope of bis succeeding in representing this ancient Liberal Borough, he did think they oueht to have been ashamed of themselves—(cheers)— and a voice (" We won't forget it, either. ") Of course it was only natural that they should lose their old and esteemed friend, and that being so, it was their duty to look forward and do their beat to sustain the great principles that those who had left this life, held so dear.—(Cheers.)—But they had a very different battle to fijht. They had no bogus candidate now—(laughter).—They had a real man —(renewed laughter). And it was necessary as a Liberal Party that they should be strong and vigorous and united—(cheers.)—They had a duty to perform and they must do it.— (Cheers.)—The gantleman who was to oppose Mr. Burnie was their neighbour and their friend. He was sure they all deeply respected Sir John Llewelyn. He (Sir Hussey) remembered him from the time he was born, and he had a great admiration—he might almost say a great affection —for him. But even that did not turn him (Sir Hussey) aside from his Liberal path. (Loud cheers.) Sir John Llewelyn held, unfortunately, different political views, but at the same time it was a fact, and they could not ignore it. (Cheers.) They must face it and do their best to ensure the return of a good and sound Liberal. (Cheers.) Sir HIssey then referred to the time when his father represented Swansea in Parliament—the days of good olel Liaeralism-and asked them not to be mis. led and compelled to believe that a man could be a Liberal-Conservative. (Laughter and cheers.) There were only two lobbies in the House of Commons..(cheers)--and there was no lobby between. (Renewed cheers.) He had little doubt that if they returned their good friend, Mr. Burnie—(load and continued applause)—and himself in his constituency, which he had no doubt about, then both of them would always be in the same lobby. (Cheers.) But, if that constituency retrograded and was benighted enough to return a Tory he (Sir Hussey) would undertake to say that the Tory and himself would never be in the same lobby. (Cheers.) And the result would be that the voice of Swansea would be neutralised, and that she might just as well have no voice at all, because one would be voting against the other. (Cheers.) In conclusion, he appealed to them to make an earnest eadeavour to return a Liberal candidate at the forthcoming election. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Morgan Tutton then proposed "That this meeting is of opinion that Mr. R. D. Burnie is a fit and proper person to represent the Swansea Town Division in Parliament and pledges itself to use every legitimate means to secure his triumphant return at the forrbcoming election." Ho was glad that the choice of candidate had fallen upon one who did not need one word from him to commend to their judgment. (Ap- plause). He had no need to aayjmuch about the other side, but it had occurred to him that the red situation had become somewhat amusing. They had had a young gentleman brought dawn here who had already been referred to, and was one of the past, but they need not trouble much longer about him. (Laughter). I The Rev. James Owen (ex-President of the Baptist Union) seconded, and in the course of a stirring speech, said with reference to the late Mr. Dillwyn, Will you say that throughout the whole of his political life he has been wrong ? (Loud cries of 'No!') Will you insult his memory hy deserting the cause he loved ? (Cries of Never !')" He was a faithful and consistent follower of the Grand Old Statesman—(loud applause)—who with the snows of more than eighty winters upon his head, is going forth again to win the hard fight at Midlothian-(loud cheers)—and to lead the Liberal army to victory. (Cheers.) We know how the Tory candidate for this borough will vote if he is returned we know how Mr. Burnie will vote. (Loud cheers.) His motto and ours is progress. (Cheers.) Ah, words, great thoughts, unflinching faith, have never striven in vain, They won our battles many a time, and so they shall again." (Load cheers.) Mr. F. Cory Yeo supported, and said that one of the great aims of the Liberal Party in the forth- coming contest should be unity of action, though there must necessarily be self-sacrifice, because their party comprised such a great variety of political opinions. (Cheers.) Mr. John Stuart also supported, and said he was proud of the Liberalism aud Radicalism of South Wales, and was heartily glad he was present at that meeting. (Hear, hear.) The resolution was then carried nem. dig., followed by much enthusiasm. Mr. R. D. Burnie. on rising to address the meeting, was unable to commence for several minutes, owing to the repeated cheers, the vast auùience all rising to their feet. Having thanked them for the vote of confidence they had so enthusiastically and unanimously passed, he said be was entirely unable to account for the great and enthusiastic meeting given so favourably towards one who was after all but a small man. (Laughter and cheers.) Referring to the late Mr. Dillwyn, he quoted the words placed upon a wreath at the funeral by the Swansea Women's Liberal Associa- tiou, and which appeared in last week's issue of The Cambrian, commencing with the line— Ob, good gray head. which all men knew." Those words he was quite sure were re-echoed in the hearts of all who knew their late member, and he (Mr. Burnie) most earnestly, most sympathetically and most revently repeated them. But the canse had been left behind. The banner that had fallen from the hand of that illustrious and good states- man they would that evening place in his (the speaker's). Heaven help him that he might sustain it—(loud cheers)—with that strength, that honesty, that consistency, and if he could dare only to hope that he might do so, greatly should he rejoice that it had fallen to his lot to uplift it. (Cheers.) Mr. Burnie then criticised the election address of Sir John Llewelyn, whom he described as a gentleman of the highest standing, and in dealing with the first item on that address-Homo;) Rule-referred to Mr. Dillon's imprisonment and the Michelstown massacre and the death of John Manderville. They could not forget those events. To some extent Coercion had been stopped by the Conserva- tive party, though for the past six years there had still peen coercion by preventing the expression of straightforward opinions from the platform and the Press. (Cheers.) There had been a Local Govern- ment Bill introduced, that was to put Ireland on equal lines with England, Scotland, and Wales. He gave them one incident—the clause relating to the dismissal of the Legislative Council by a judge—to show there were no equal laws about the Bill, and said it was full of restrictions. Having characte- rised the Union as one of the blackest features in the history of Ireland, he said he had calculated that it had cost this country the enormous sum of £500,000,000, and had brought ruin to Ireland. The-y might think such an expenditure needed explanation, but from the day of the Union to the present time there had been one continual agitation, and the one cry had been "Give us back our Parliament." (Cheers.) Even the police that had been stationed there had cost about £2,000,000 a year, and the expense in connection with the army was very nlUch the same. While the growth of population had been something like 19,000,000, in England, what did they finO. in Ireland? The population of Ireland was then 5,700,000, and if it had grown in the same proportion as England it would have been now something like 18,000,000, but to-day it had gone down to something like 4,000,000. Yet the Tories wanted to tell them that the Union obtained good to Ireland. A few months ago the great cry was the otd "No Popery'' cry. He was not surprised at it coming from the Tory party, because religious discord had been their food for years, but when it came from men who had stood on the Liberal platform—men who had de- claimed bitterly against religious inequality, he thought it was a cause for much regret. (Cheers.) Adverting to the Ulster Convention, he could quite understand the Duke of Abercarn, who took the chair on tbat occasion, being opposed to Home Rule. On looking up some statistics he found that for the last four or five years he had drawn from the pockets of the people of this country something like £279,000, hard-earned British gold from 23,700 acres of land that was practically not worth one quarter of that amount. He then quoted Mr. Gladstone's remarks with regard to the position of Ulster as compared with the other three divisions of Ireland in the aiatter of assessment of income tax, valuation per head, &c., and then referred to the omission from Sir John Llewelyn's election address of the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the English Church in Wales. It struck him at one time the Press might have lost the copy. (Laughter.) Was it possible that it could have been intentionally left out—that question of questions which he ventured to say was agitating Wales more than any other question. Why, the play of Hamlet without Hamlet was liOt absolutely in it. (Loud laughter.) Yet they would probably getanexplanation. He (3Ir. Burnie), in his address, put a broad and generous Home Ruie for Ireland, and the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales. (Loud cheers.) He con- tended that the peace of Europe which Sir John's address stated was ùue to Lord Salisbury's fureign policy, was not due to the influence of the Conservatives, but to the ii fl^nce of Rus8i9 Germany, France, and Italy. The people of those countries were beginning to grasp hands with Britis-her", and had emblazoned on their banners Peace and the interests of Labour." In conclu- siori, Mr. Burnie briefly referred to the reforms essential in the existing land laws, and the import- ance of the ternperauce question, while he was strongly in ftvour of the shortening of the hours of labour. With reference to this question he said if he was once satisfied that it would be better to have legislative euactment than the strikes all over the couutry, he would be inclined to say that legislative enactment would be the safest and best they could adopt. (Loud cheers, amid which Mr. Burnie resumed his seat, but again rose and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman.) Mr. S. P. Wills seconded, and said the words inscribed on the banner which Mr. DiHwyn bad left behind him were "No retreat,"—(cheers) — and concluded by adapting to their late member, Longfellow's well-known line", "Lives of such men all remind us, &c." And if their veteran were present he would add— Let us then be up and doing, &c." (Loud cheers.) Mr. James Livingston supported, and in a few spirited remarks appealed to the electors to stand by Mr. Burnie and return him as the member for the Swansea Town Division, (Cheers.) The proceedings then terminated, with three cheers for Mr. Burnie. THE ST. THOMAS WARD. On Tuesday evening Mr. Burnie addressed another enthusiastic meeting of his supporters in the Fabians Bay Congregational Chapel, St. Thomas. Mr. Richard Harris, shipwright, presided, and there were also present supporting the candi- date, Mr W. V. Blewitt, election agent Dr. Wm. Morgan, Mr. R. L. Sails, and Councillor Thomas Price. Mr. Banfield, waggon builder, moved a vote of confidence in Mr. Burnie, and Mr. Croaker, Swansea Trades Couneil, seconded. Mr. John Stuart and M. L. Sails supported the resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Burnie, who was very cordially received, said that for twelve years he had agitated for the freeing of the bridge tolls, and had it not been for him that would not have been free to-day. (Cheers). Having briefly dealt with the Disestablishment, Mr. Burnie said he des red to do justice to all classes, and that was why, as a good Radical, he supported the proposal that the control of the liquor traffic should be placed in the hands of the people, whose wishes on the Sunday Closing and other ques- tions could be then carried out in any special locality. (Hear, hear). He would most strenu- ously oppose any proposal for compensation, and when he had been asked that day to sign a memorial in its favour, submitted by the Licensed Victuallers' Association, he bad refused. (Loud cheers.) He was in favour of the payment of members, which he had advocated many years ago, before ever dream- ing of becoming a member of Parliament, for it was absurd to give working men votes and then confine them in their choice of candidates to half-a-dozen rich men, who could not sympathise with their wants. (Cheers). Votes of thanks and cheers for Mr. Burnie tormi- nated the proceedings. MEETING AT CWMBWRLA. An enthusiastic open-air meeting of the sup- porters of Mr. R. R. D. Burnie was held at Cwmbwrla on Wednesday. It was intended to hold the meeting in Libanus chapel, which, how- ever, was not considered large enough for so enormous a gathering, and an improvised platform was erected opposite. Mr. Burnie and his party were met by the Swansea. United Fife Band and a large procession. The chair was taken by the Rev. David Jones, and amongst those present were Aldermen F. Rocke. and Richard Martin, BirohgTove Councillors Morgan Tutton, Gwilym Morgan, J. Hopkin John Revs. J. Phillips, and Beynon Davies, Briton Ferry; .'Messrs. S. P. Wills, David Griffiths, W. V. Blewitt, Dr. John Evans, &c. The Chairman addressed the meeting in Welsh. Mr. Burnie was enthusiastically received. He said that he had just received a telegram from Llandyssil, informing him that three men had been sent to prison for attending tithe sales. That proved that the day for Disestablishment had come. (Applause.) 'He had received letters from Mr. S. T. Evans, of Neath Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, the member for West Carmarthenshire, and others, hoping that he would be their col- league. His earnest desire had always been to see labour a dignity, and not to see it, more than he could possibly help, a drudgery, and that could be done by sending to Parliament men who were in sympathy with labour. j The Chairman said they fully expected Dr. Enoch Davies there that evening from Cardigan, but he was detained in connection with the trial to which Mr. Burnie had referred. A telegram had been received by Dr. Evans, saying that the case was not yet over and he could not possibly leave them. Mr. David Griffiths then proposed the follow- ing resolution, both in English and Welsh :— Having heard the address of Mr. R. D, Burnie, and being satisfied with his views and promises respecting the different subjects contained in the programme of the Liberal party, this meeting pledges itself to use every legitimate means to secure his triumphant return as the Member of Parliament for the ancient borough of Swansea." (Applause.) Mr. David Evans seconded, and it was suppor- ted by Dr. John Evans, Councillors Morgan Tutton, and J. Hopkin John, Aldermen F. Rocke, and Richard Martin. Mr. S. P. Wills also ad- ) dressed the meeting. On the resolution being put to the meeting it was carried unanimously. The meeting termina- ted soon after 10 o'clock, the audience singing For he's a jolly good fellow.

GOWER. At a meeting of the Gower Conservative Association, held at the Salisbury Club, Swansea, on Monday, it was decided that, as on the spur of the moment it was impossible to find a strong candidate to take the place of Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, it would be best lo allow Mr. Randell to be returned unopposed, the party preferring to reserve their strength for a more favourable opportunity. THE LATE MR. DILLWYN. At a largely-attended meeting of the members of the Gower Conservative Association, the fol- lowing resolution was carried" That this meet- ing of electors of the Gower Division of Glamor- ganshire desire to express their sincere regret at the death of Mr. Lewis LI. Dillwyn, M.P., and to tender their heartfelt symya/thy to Miss Dillwyn, Mrs. Nicholl, and the other members of the family in the loss they have sustained of one, who throughout his long life never made an enemy, but was honoured and beloved by all who knew him for his conscientious adherence to those prin- ciples which he considered best for the welfare of his country." POLLING FIXTURES IN SOUTH WALES. Writs have been issued for the holding of Parlia- mentary elections in different parts of the country. The Mayor of Swansea (Aid. Mason) received the writs for Swansea town and district divisions from the Crown Office on Wednesday morning. After consultation with the Town Clerk, Monday next was fixed as the date of the nomination, and the Friday following as the day of election in both divisions. The following dates have been fixed for polling and nomination — Nomination. Polling. South'u Division (Mon.). 6 July 11 July Northern 7 July 13 July Western „ 8 July 15 July Cardiff 4 juiy 7 July Merthyr 2 July 6 July Khondda Division 4 July 14 July Cardiganshire 9 July 15 July East Glamorgan. 8 July 15 July Carmarthen Boroughs 4 July 8 July

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