The South Wales Daily Post

"PREPARE FOR A STRUGGLE." MANIFESTO TO ORANGEMEN. "MEN ARE BEING ENROLLED." In a manifesto to the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, signed by the Earl of Erne and Mr. R. N. Wallace, the signatories say:- Mr. Redmond and the paid servants of American Fenians have procured for their schemes the help of the Socialists and Radi- cals of England under cover of an attack upon the House of Lords. They are striking a deadly blow at the Union, and if they obtain a majority at this election Home Rule may be carried over the I' Veto of the Second Chamber in tv/o years. In these circumstances you have two duties to perform You must use every effort) to defeat them at the polis. neglecting no opportunity of influencing the voters in Great Britain, but you are equally bound to prepare for a struggle in this country if we should fail to carry the elections. Already steps are being taken to enrol men to meet any emergency. Orangemen must set an example to the other Unionists by volunteering their ser- vices. I Be well assured that if we do our duty now and show ourselves worthy of our liber- ties, the God of our fathers will give us strength to hand down those liberties to our children."

f FOREIGNERS WATCHING. FRENCH APPRECIATION OF SOCIALIST PERIL. Paris, Thursday night.—France is follow- ing the elections in Great Britain with far more attention than the French man-in-the- street is in the habit of devoting to the politics of any country but his own. The interest here in the elections is so great that the crowds outside the screens on which a few Englishmen of enterprise are showing election results in Paris have a very large levening of Frenchmen. France has learned its lesson. It knows what Socialism means, and that if England permits itself to travel along the same path it will ceaso to be the asset in the peace of Euiope that France has hitherto considered it. Republican France is a firm upholder of the House of Lords. Frenchmen have the greatest respect for English politicians, they look on an English member of Par- liament as the finest political product in the world, and they look with nervous appre- hension on any threat of revolutionising parliamentary methods. It is naturally as an ally, as a friend in need, that the Frenchman looks to England. For this reason a Unionist victory at the polls would be immensely popular in France and a Radical victory wouid be radically unpopular with everybody in France but the Socialists.—("Daily Express.") GERMANS PREDICT UNIONIST WORKING MAJORITY. Berlin, Thursday.—German observers cf British politics predict a brief period of Liberal ride, of great turmoil and cowfusion, due to their attempts to solve the constitu- tional problem by drastic measures, and that this will be followed by another general elec- tion. By that time there will be a swing of the pendulum, combined with the growing dis- like of a conservative nation for revolution- ary experiments, by which the Unionists will secure a working parliamentary major- ity, and the solution of the constitutional problems now occupying the country will be carried out by the Unionists reforming the House of Lords, the introduction of the referendum, and probably Imperial Fedora- It seems to German onlookers that the Liberals, after making such an appeal to th-3 country as the present and failing to obtain an unquestionable national mandate, cannot possibly hope to realise such vital changes as their radical prograjnmo pro- poses. A ^settlement of the current contro- versy must therefore be carried cut by the Unionists at a later date. versy must therefore be carried out by the Unionists at a later date. Nothing strikes the German spectators of British politics more than that Unionists, by adopting the demand for referendum, proclaimed themselves the real democratic party.—("Daily Telegraph.") AMERICAN OPINION COUNTRY EVENLY DIVIDED." New York, Thursday night.—America believes that the el&ctions in Great Britain mean that both parties must again confer if an equable glutton is to be arrived at. Intelligent observers here cannot under- stand how extensive constitutional changes can be made while the country is practically evenly divided. The "Sun" says "What is to come of the muddle between the two House-s now that the country has refused to decide the matter we cannot venture to guess." This is represent ative of the general opinion. The situation is regarded is, thoroughly muddled, but as offering a. great j opportunifv for a fullv developed stateman- like plan for constitutional reform. Federal- ism is looked to to supply the germ for a future satisfactory settlement.— ("Daily Telegraph.")

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THE BROKEN TRUNCHEON CHARGES AGAINST RHONDDA POLICE SERGEANT. COLLIERS' PROSECUTION FAILS | AT PORTH. A sequel to the sensational riots by the Mid-Rhondda. strikers on the night of the 21st November was heard at Porth Police Court on Thursday, when P.S. J. Thomas, Penygraig, was summoned for having as- j vaulted David W. Griffiths and Henry Grif- fiths, colliers, of Bank-street, Penygraig. Mr. T. W. Griffiths, Aberdare, who ap- peared to prosecute, opened the case with the remark that the disturbances at Penygraig on the night in question were the most serious of the lot. The allegations were that shortly I after 11 o'clock, whilst the rioting was at its height, the police burst open prosecutor's door, and they were batoned—one in the passage, and the other in the kitchen, both being rendered unconscious. D. W. Griffiths, one of the prosecutors, gave evidence to the effect that there were several people in the house at the tinje, and they all tried to escape through the back door when the rush was made, with the ex- ception of his brother, who was caught in the passage immediately the door was burst in. Witness had only newly returned home from Llanhilleth and went straight home. The excitement was great, and many of the people and the police were injured in the oonliiet. Witness could not identify LS. Thomas as being one of the number who had rushed into the house, but he was sure they were the Gla-iiiorgans, as he knew toem by their chilling helmets. Corroborative evidence was given by Henry Grihiths who stated that he was making his way to bed when the rush came and the door broken open by the police. Evidence was given, by Francis Vhent- more, a well-known Penygraig footballer, who under cross-examination by Mr. David Rees (tor the defence) admitted that he was a bit of a lighter. He denied having shouted out on the night in question, "Come on, you (meaning the police) we smashed Tonypandy last night and we will —— yveli smash Penygraig to-night." Miss Lizaie Thomas, sister of the prosecu- tors, identified P.S. Thomas as the one who had struck her brother William. Her mother found a broken truncheon behind the back-I kitchen door the next morning. Witness tried to prevent Sergeant Thomas coming into the kitchen by holding the door, but he was- stronger than her and she had to release her hold. Mrs. Ruth Morgan repeated a conversation which she alleged had taken place between the police-sergeant and her daughter. The latter asked the officer, "Were you round here last night?" (meaning BaJik-strcet). He replied that lie had been there. Then the girl charged him with having been in the Kitchen, and P.S. Thomas remarked, "Do not be wicked. Do not accuse people wrongly. Be careful what you say." Addressing the Bench for the defence, Mr. Rees said he was going to call the defendant and a dozen witnesses to prove that P.S. Thomas did not visit Bank-street on the night in question. It was common know- ledge that there were considerable disturb- ances at Penygraig on the night of 21st November, and that squads of Metropolitan, Swa.ea Borough, and Glamorgan police re- peatedly charged the crowd, on being stoned. It was'here that P.S. Thomas was engaged, and he also assisted in clearing the mob from Balaclava and Penycae-street. Shortly before 12 o'clock he was back at the Pandy Pit. Mr. Rees further alleged that the broken I portion of the truncheon found in the Grif- fiths' house did Act belong to the defendant. The latter had had his truncheon ever since Il he was at Tonvpandv, and it was in his pos- session now. He was a highly respectable member of the force, and bore an excellent character.. I Witnesses for the defence having been called the Stipendiary (Mr. Lleufer Thomas) reviewed the case, and said the prosecution complef^v failed. Sergeant Thomas had been abl to prove his movements on the night of the riot. and would leave the court with his character above suspicion. The case was dismissed.

CLEVER ABERAVON YOUNGSTERS GREAT SUCCESS OF ANNUAL. SCHOOLS CONCERT. The Grand Theatre, Aberavon, was crowded oil Thursday night, on the occasion of the annual united schools concert, in which upwards of 300 school children took part. A splendid programme of glees, choruses, action songs, drills, etc., was rendered in a manner winch reflected great credit upon the various teachers, and Mr. Jaimes Nicholas, the conductor. Some of the glees and choruses were really excellent, the children displaying musical ability worthy of emulation by adult choirs, -while" the drills, etc., notably "The Sand- wich Boys," "The Boy Scouts," and "Tommy Atkine," showed a tremendous ainiount of care and patience had been ex- pended upon the youngsters. Those who were unable to gain admission on Thursday night will, however, have an opportunity of seeing the children on Friday and Saturday nights. The proceeds are to be given to the reach erA' Widows and Orphans Fund.

TIDE TABLE FOR DECEMBER. f SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE ILJXI. p.m. 9 Friday 10 45 11 12 KING'S DOCK. Dockmaster D. G. DAVTE3. Anita yht 20, Gosport, Thomas. Brooklyn City s 1045, Bristol, Richards, Tur- J piu. Cakhas s 4278, Liverpool. Burgess and 00 Gourbet battleship 1733, Brest. Ship breaking- Co. Edinburgh Battleship, Portsmouth, Weird find Co. Jacques 1634, Oardiff, Simpson Bros. I 1/6 Tagc, cruiser, 1525, Brest, Shipbreaking 0°. 0°. ( ISTordzeo, 108, Bordeaux, Internatiocal An- ) thracite Association. Neidomos s 790, Cork, S Goldberg. Penwith s 1253, Ergasteria, Samuels and Co Wa.ter Bird a 84, Shoreham, Pishley and 00. ARRIVED. December 8 a.m. Oarlsdyke s 1040, Newport, put back. New Zealand s 139, put back, G Shep-herdL December 8 p.m. Stobasley s 443, Rouen, T Fenwick. SAILED. December 8 a.m. Jarl s 256, Stavaajrer, M Jones Bros. Rig-a s 384, Wismar, Interactional Anthra- cite Association. Clir Broberg s 761, Marseilles, G Lennj&rd. PRINCE OF WALES OOOK. Dockmaster W. T. GRIFFITHS. Ada. 67, Southampton, Fishley and Co. Coral s 170, Middlesborough. W H Jenkins. Dania 6 506, Grimsby, t Marrow Gordon 98, Plymouth, P Marrow. Hebe 197, Plymouth, Fishley Mid Oo. Industry 68, Duolin, Austin and Sileocks. Magda s 641, Rouen, Stockwood, Rees Margaret Sutton 171, E\r&mingrton, Fishley 00. Peik s 744, Calais, H Goldberg. BatcUfi 8 521, Dieppe. P Morrow. Eagusa s 305, Newport, Richards, Turpin Wells City s 1136, Newport, Richards, Turpin ARRIVED. December 8 a.m. City of Oork s 755, Bristol, Burgess and 00 Gwendoline s 932, Penartb, Letricheux and David. Decernber 3 p-m, Marie s 820, St Naza.ire, D-tvid and Co. Westwood s 1018, Tunis, Boan, Jeffreys. SAILED. December 8 a.m. Aud s 667, Chantenav, Stockwood, Rees. Juno s 825, Amsterdam, B S N Co. Dagmy s 758, Pcrermo, H HGoldberg. December 8 p.m. Therese s 574, Rouen, S Stephens. NORTH DOCK. Dockmaster T. GREEN. I A1 s 66, Bridgwater. Shepherd a.nd Oo Annie Christian 69, Water ford, Fialiley 00. Aurora 36, WaAchet. I Finland s 1170, Liverpool, P IT Tucker. George and Susan 83, Wexford, Austin, Sil- I cocks. J Milton 91. Kinsale, Fishley and Oo. Lenora 29, Barnstaple, G ShepTaerd. MagTLet, 56, Bridgwater Fishley and Oo. Mediejia s 1590, La Rychello, Lindsay, Ger. man Nomia 1921, Hamburg1, H Goldiberg Olivine s 240, Briton Ferry, Quo Vadis 79. Hennebont. J Cabot. Squirrel 56, Bridgwater, Fishley and Co t-tag 63, Dublin, Fishley and 00. Subm 539, Fredricksta.dt, J Lewia Sunbeam 55, Chester, P Harrow. I Two Brothers 57, Bridgwater, Fishley and Co Truid s 668, Drontheim, R E James. Waterwiteh 170, Shorehara, Fishley and Oo ARRIVED. December 8 a.m. Princess Caroline s 363, Cardiff, F H Tucfrer. Welsh Trader s 437, JAa.nelly, F H Tucker. SAILED. December 8 a.m. Netta s 177, Belfast, G Shepherd. Copsewood s 362, Iionfleur, J Eatg-lesfield. December 8 p.m. Swansea Trader s 247, Llanelly, p U Tucker Princess Caroline s 361, Plymouth, p h Tucker. SOUTII DOCK. Dockmaster D. EVANS, R.N.R. Alfred Rooker 70. put back, N'ishley and Oc Angevine 96, L'Orient, W M Jeffreys. Anne 79, Morlaix, W G M Jeffreys. Ardente 68. Blaye, J Cabot. Bissen 59, La Trinite, W G M Jeffreys. Br mums 138, London, Naernp and Son. C H Bevan 76, Haylo, FishJey ami 00. Gcrnucopia. s 993, Ardrossan, Burgess and Co. Bocquoise 72. Danplan, J Cabot. Diadem 99, Plymouth, Austin and Sileocks. Emily Warbrick 142, Briton Ferry. P Mar- row. Eugene Garston 75, Vannes, W G M Jeffreys. Fileur 71. Hennebont, W G M Jeffreys. France, 80, Foau, W M Jeffreys. II Irene 184, Kirkcudbright, Austin and Silo conks. Jessie 66. Plymouth, G SbepheTd. Louis 95, Blaye, W G M Jeffreys. Louis et Marie 83, Faou, J Cabot. Marie Eugenie 76, Paou. W G M Jeffreys. Harie Eugenie 99, Hennebont, J Cabot, MAirie Louis 75, Vannes, W G M Jeffreys. Mildred 79, Pont "Abbe, J Cabot. Marie 76, Breat, W G M Jeffreys. Ottawa 113, Liverjjool, P Marrow. Silvea Stream 1151, Ge-ddow. Petters and Ox Secret 52. Bridgwater, F"Ah ley and Co. Susannah 60, Avonmouth, Fishley and Oo. Turbulente 76, Blaye, J Cabot. Univers 78, La Rochelle, W G M Jeffreys. Woolwich Infant 48, Padstew, Fishley' and ARRIVED. December 8 a.m. Ma,ywood 478, St Male, T Fenwick. Lucent s 876. Lon-dicm. Sheoherd "a Co SAILED. December 8 a.m. Velocity s 62. Avonmouth, Pocketts Ltd. Truthful s 280. Manchester, Powell and Co. December 8 p.m. Fernando s 610, Rouen, Coward and Boo,

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SWANSHi, BAT SIGNALLING STATION. Mumbles Lighthouse, Thursday.—Wind, S.E., strong. Weather equally. Sea. rough. Passed Ea.st-ste.aruers Loaghbrow, cf New. castle;; Cartsdyke, of Cardiff, disabled in tow of tug Challenger; Welsh Trader, of j London; Gwendoline, of Newport; City of Cork, Dublin. j Passed West—steamers Truthful, of Liver- pool; Oopsewood, of Middlesborougii; Riga, of Bostock; Matje, of Ayr; Juno, of Bristol. ENTERED OUTWARD'S—December 8. Havre, May-wood es B 478, Norie, Fenwick and Co. Tran, Peik ss Nwy. 744, II Goldberg a-nd Co. New York, Wells City 68 B 1136, Richards, Turpin. St Servan, Ardente, F 68, Prigent, J Ctabot and 00 Quimper, Mildred, F 79, Le Ooz, J Oabot and Co. Oporto, Louis and Marie, F, 83. J Cabot end Co. Pornic, St Pierre P 110 Fardel, J Oabot and Co. Vannes, Eugene Gaston, F 159, J Ombot and Co. Pontncux, Bisson, F 69, W G Jeffreys anrl Co. Bordeaux. Gwendoline as B 932, Evans, læ. tricaeux and IXtvid. Rotterdam, City ol: Cork s B 755, Burgess and 00. Harburg, llebdomos ss Ger, 790. IT Goldberg Stettin, Echo E6 Ger, 578, Kahler, Interna- tional Anthracite y>ss;ciation. St Bnous, Eliviae 88 B 240, W II Jenkins. Rouen, Therese ss P 573, David, Depeaux. IMPORTS—December 8. New York via Bristol, etc, We-HB City ss gen- eral. EaHmburg, City of Cork ss general, order. Middles bo rough. Coral ss 480 pig iron, Cwm- felin Works; do pig iron, Baldwins Ltd. I London, Swansea Trader ss general Tuc.kel' and Co. Barnstaple. Lenora, coe-neral order. I London via Fremington, Margaret Sutton, 110 scrap iron. S Stephens; 30 gravel order. Aberdeen via Bristol, eie. Princass Caroline ss, general, Tucker and Co.

"HOUSED IN BARNS AND SHED&" [ BITTER COMPLAINT OF THE LONDON POLICE. RUSHED OFF THE STREETS W1TH- OUT CLOTHING CHANGES. OUT CLOTHING CHANGES. e current ''Police Review" contains a remarkable article on "Our Metropolitan Brethren in "Wales." Says our contem- porary — Wjhilst party politicians at cr02.B pur- poses are trying to discredit the police who have been sent to Glamorganshire to do military work in hostile surroundings, the men themselves, if the reports sent home' aia accurate, have been subjected to ne- gleet and ill-treatment at the hands of the! constituted authority at headquarters. The statements that have reached us allege that! °or'le1 them have been housed in sheds •and barns, and that no arrangements have been made to supply them with rugs or1 h Dlankets to cover them at night. The mon had only their own great-coats for a cover ing, and were obliged to sleep in their d;* v uniform. ..dr. Churchill ,ias nrom;e I to provide ■ extra pay, but all men are "of! pay" go far as Scotland Yard is concerned, and at pre- sent there seems no prospect of their get- trng their shaa-e of the monev until the Receiver presents his account to the Glam- organ County and obtains payment from tha-o source. This wouid mean that the men might have to wait weeks, if r,0- montns for their money aft-er their retunF to L/ondon. The WIves left at home have received the dole of lis. for the week ended loth N ovember. The Home Socretary has stated, doubt- less as officially informed, that no man ob- jeQ,<xl to go to Wales. Wo are as-urod they were never asked. Many cf them were sent off the street without any pre- paration. Some sort of arrangements were made to send them ehanges of clothing an"- parcels farnished by their wives were oolleoted from the various police sta- tions by the Great Western Railway Oom-: "panyl. Wjhen, however, H-hese parcels reached their destination there was no ar-! rangement for receiving and storing them, and they had to be returned to London. Better provision should certainly be made for the proper housing and feeding; of men sent into the midst of a hostile population in a bleak and comfortless dis- trict where no surplus accommodation ex- ists. A comparatively small staff set apart to provide for their food and bedding, -ind tor their decent necessities, would app :*r to have been one of the first consider ations at headquarters. The Home Secretary personally bar- quite enough on his hands*at the -present crisis. Nevertheless.^ he is the responsible head of the Metropolitan police, and we cannot help feeling that he has strong ground of com- plaint that the chief officials at New Scot- land Yard have not better upheld his credit- and their o-.vn by a more adequate provision f.). the inevitable exigencies that should J have been foreseen bv persons of ordiiiarv capacity and intelligence".

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