The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THE WELSH NATIONAL LIBRARY 1 HE work which is being done by the Welsh National Library authorities at Aberystwyth, in the very convenient temporary premises which have been skilfully adapted tor the purpose, is far greater than, perhaps, the people of the Principality realise. No time has been lost, as time would necessarily have been lost, if the present premises had not been available. The plans of the new structure, which is to be erected on an ideal site presented by Lord RENDEL, one of the greatest friends of Wales, are being perfected in every possible kind of way, and the work of construction will be proceeded with next year. Sir JOHN WILLIAMS and Mr. BALLLVGER, who arc the life and soul of the Welsh National Library, know all that is required and every care is being taken that skill and attention and enthusiasm can devise to make the new Library all that a National Library should be, not only to store books, but to preserve valuable manuscripts, and to provide a hall of memory for the great and venerated celebrities of the Principality. Our readers would be astonished if they knew how week after week con- tributions are being sent from all quarters of the world, as well as from many parts of Wales. It would be well if the people generally could be in- duced to visit the Library, even as it is to-day. They could not fail to be impressed with the priceless treasures which have been already obtained. The contributions of Sir JOHN WIL- LIAMS and of the late Mr. WYNNE, of Peniarth, are most valuable, and there can be no doubt that what the late Mr YXXE of Peniarth did. and what Sir JOHN WILLIAMS has done, many other of the historic families of Wales could do, and would do, if they were once really interested in this' truly great national institution. To make them interested is the great work that has to be done. There should be a Welsh National Library Committee in every county in Wales and, if possible, an individual bibliophilist in every district to work in conjunction with the authorities at Aberystwyth. It is almost certain that in the old mansions and county houses of the Principality there are many printed works and manuscripts which are of no value to their owners, but which would be priceless treasures to the National Library and of incalcul- able value to future historians and biographers. We do not know how to impress upon the historic families of Wales the desirability of making search among their old books and documents for things which have lost any original value or importance thev ever possessed, but have acquired an historical worth and a literary import- ance which originally they quite free from. The tendency is for the Welsh National Library, like other institu- tions, to rail into the background, and only to be thought of occasionally. It is the duty of the town of Aberystwyth to see that Welshmen everywhere are not allowed to forget this great posses- sion, which we think is destined to play a more important part in the national life, as well as in the local life, than was realised even by the most ardent believers in it when the move- ment was first started. There are, doubtless, ini the old col- leges of Oxford and Cambridge, in the British Museum, and in many other English and Welsh collections numer- ous works which would find their appropriate home in the Welsh National Library at Aberystwyth. Everything cannot, of course, be done at once, and it is not likely that the old English universities and the British Museum will be in a hurry to recognise the Welsh National Library, which is only, as yet, preparing to build its permanent home. What we want at present is to impress upon our readers in every part of the Princi- pality the desirability for co-operation in many directions in order to build up successfully a National Library of which Wales can justly be proud and the other three nations of the United Kingdom may be induced to he!p in all possible ways. There are many people who can render assistance who modestly do not believe that they have the power, for old books—rare editions—are scat- tered about in all sorts of obscure places. It is in the rubbish rooms of the mansions of the landowners of the Principality that many works are being destroyed that might be saved if the owners of the mansions could 1-e in- duced, as we hope they will be induced, to take interest ill the Welsh National Library. Special training is, of course, necessary to form cor- rect judgments of old books and manuscripts, but all over Wales there are lovers of the ancient language of the country and help from them could be obtained and would' be gladlv wel- comed by the National Library j' authorities. We think that in the future Afer- ystwyth wfll greatly benefit by the existence of the National Library in that town, but the benefits will come slowly and may not come at all if the municipal authorities persist in encouraging and fostering village sur- vivals. The town has made a large contribution to the Library funds. Much more money is needed in order Much more money is needed in order to erect the building and to make the I necessary purchases of books and manuscripts. Those who cannot help in giving books can give money, and it is to be hoped that when a National Library Committee has been formed in every town and district of the Princi- pality that the great movement not be crippled, or hindered, or limited'- by lack of funds. Much has already been done by the munificence enthusiasm- of a few individuals. order to obtain still greater assistance it is necessary that the people who not rich should give help in such \va)'s and to such an extent that Govern- ment may feel that further national help would be wisely bestowed. t great deal is frequently said about W ales being a nation. Let the ill-- habitants of Wales rally round the National Library and demonstrate to those who control the national purse that the support already given to that institution is fully appreciated by the masses of the people, and has been supplemented, not onlv by men like Mi. DAVID DAVIES, Lord REXDEL, Sir JOH WILLIAMS, and many others, but by public bodies like the Aberystwy^ Town Council, and by the rank and file of the people. W e are not gfoing- to lay down the details of any scheme for accomplish- ing all that it is desirable that should be accomplished by the authorities of the Welsh National Library. We will content ourselves by stating- that already far more has been acco" plished than could ever be paid for in money. The Welsh National Library is in possession of men who do not stint whatever they themselves possess and can giv*. All thev require is increased means of usefulness. They want money, books, manuscripts, pictures, memorials, so that the great- ness and the grandeur of the Wales of 1"> the past, with all that it means of love and service and sacrifice, may be embodied and preserv ed for the genera- tions yet to come. Will Wales help? We think Wales would help if the need for help could be brought dis- tinctly home to the average mind. We do not know of any institution from end to end of the Principality that more fully needs and deserves the countenance and support of the Gov- ernment and the people than the Welsh National Library at Aberystwyth.

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ELECTION FEELING TREND DCRIXG the past week the trend of public feeling in reference to the approaching general election has continued to be against the action of the Lords. It is taken for' granted by the public that the Budget is in force and will con- tinue to be in force—that, in short,, the Lords refused to pass the Budget, but are not able to reject it. The main question before the country is not tariff Reform, but whether the Peers or the People shall rule. Great efforts are being made to keep the in- sane and suicidal action of the Lords in the background. The masses of the people are daily becoming more and more determined that whatever is done or left undone in the government of the country there must be no, domination of Parliament bv here- ditarv peers. As we have sa:d many tames in thfese columns the people must have the right to govern them- selves, and to govern themselves badly if they please, but they must have the- absolute and unfettered right to govern themselves. This is the claim that is going to be made at the forthcoming election, and the indications are grow- L ing more pronounced every day that the question to be answered at the polls is whether the voice of the elected House of Commons or the voice of the hereditary House of Lords shall pre- vail • The Lords now realise that they were born fools to raise this issue, which will be fatal to them, and if they could back out in any way they would gladly do so, but that is now impossible. 1 hev have challenged the people. The peopie have accepted their challenge and the chronic Conservative House of Lords, made up mainly of hereditary members, is doomed. There is only one question that is asked in reference to the People's Budget, and that is whether the rich or the poor are to pay for excessive- armaments- whether the money is to be taken from the pockets of the rich or is to be deducted from the scanty- possessions of the poor. Three weeks, ago it seemed that there mig-ht be con- flicting opinions at the polls, but the- country has rallied to the view that the present Government fully repre- sents what is most desired, and that the vote will be taken on the issue whether the Lords or the Commons. are to rule. Wales cannot speak more emphatic- ally or unanimously at the approach- ing election than at the last, as the thirty-four members for Wales and Monmouthshire are all Liberals. They are strong indications, however, that; the enthusiasm of Welsh Liberalism will make itself strongly felt in the- other three nations. Mr. LLOYD. GEORGE represents Wales, and he is showing daily that he means business. as regards Welsh Disestablishment, Temperance Reform, the people's- education, the unjust dominance of the Lords, the preservation of the people- from taxed food, Irish Home Rule, and the enforcement of the epoch-n-iakins- Budget which the Lords detest but will have to swallow whole. We need not try to instri < t the Nonconformists of Wales in the prin- ciples of LiberaJism on the eve ot a general election. That work has been done from week to week through the years by those who are recognised as public- teachers. What has tc be done now is to slay lies, to expose mis- representation, to inspire enthusiasm, and to clear out of the way ah sorts, of political red herrings. In every Welsh constituency there should be a deter- mination to vote and not to presume that as the Liberal candidate is safe it is not worth while to take ti c trouble to go to the poll. Every Liberal vote will be a tribute to Mr. l.f.ovn GEORGE, who is not only the embodi- ment of Welsh Liberalism ar l Welsh Nonconformity, but is the principal spokesman of the Government and the target at which the Lords wiii hud al! that can be hurled that is calculated to weaken his influence- as Chancellor of the Exchequer and as a leader of the people. Wales has the chance of playing an important part in the approaching- election. The election results in the Principality may not only show confidence in the Government. and disapproval of the revolutionary action of the House of Lords, but may impress the other three nations with the need and desire of the \tV "lsh people for Disestablishment L! d for temperance reform. We hope tq" ce Mr LLOYD GEORGE returned to the House of Commons by the Carnarvon Bor. oughs not only with as great a fir !jority as before, but with an increase t force from all Wales behind him. in the power of Wales to v idicate and to uphold her political res, needs, and aspirations and Wf. believe that this wilt be do in ways ftu h will J,