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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. CHABUSS.—On December the 4th, at the County Stores, Llanbradach, the wife of J. P. Charles, of a daughter. KENSHOLE.—On Sunday, November 27th, at Duffryn House, Ystrad-y-Mynaeh, the wife of Mr George Kenshole, of a son. KOH.—Dec. 5th, at 8, The Parade, the wife of F. W. Roe, of a son. 375n DEATHS. GIBIJIN.—December 6th, Ellen Giblin, the beloved wife of Mr Stephen Giblin, Mechanics' Arms, Com- mercial-street, Newport, funeral Friday, 9th, 3 o'clock. Friends kindly accept this the only in- timation. R.I.P. 627 I GWTN.—On the 7tli instant, at Cowbridge, Ann, widow of the late David Gwyn, of St. Mary Church, aged 72 years. 710 HODGES.—December 3rd, at Minnigafl, Windsor-road, Penarth, after a long, painful illness, Jane, loving wife of Frederick George Hodges. 261 ° LOCGHER.—December 1st, at Old Wallace, Margaret, wife of Thomas Lougher. LOUSHEB.—December 3rd, at Old Wallace, Thomas Lougher, aged 73. MEBEDITH.—Dec. 2nd, at Pleasant View, Gwauncae- gurwen, David Meredith, aged 76. PHILLIPS.—At Tresillian Hotel, Cardiff, Dec. 7th, Rosina Phillips, the beloved wife of Fredk. Phillips. Interment on Saturday, Dec. 10th. Friends kindly accept this the only intimation. 674 PHILLIPS.—At 9, York-road, Hove, Brighton. on the 4th December, "Reggie," aged 3J years, the yomigess son of T. B. Phillips (late of Llwynypia). BEES.—John, Llansaint, Kidwelly, died December 3rd age 81. RICHARDs.-November 30th, at 85, Miskin-road, Trealaw, Evan Richards, C.M. deacon, at Dina.s. ROBERTS.—At Fforchdwm, near Port Talbot, on Nov. 28, 1898, William Francis Roberts, age 32, fire- man, Mercantile Collieries, brother-in-law of Mr Barnes, manager. SHIEPHEBD. November 26th, at Gelly Pentre, Catherine, beloved wife of Richard Shepherd, late of Troedyrhiw. Also the above-named Richard Shepherd, who died on Friday, December 2nd. SIMONS.—On Dec. 6th, at the Post Office, Pwllypant, David Simons, in his 74th year. Funeral on Friday to ieave the house at 2 p.m. for Tonyfehn Chapal, Caerphilly. 607 THOKAs-On Nsvember 30th, at Thornhill, Carmar- then, John Thomas. WILLIAMs.-On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Gwalia House, Pontardaws, Mabel, the youngest child of John L. and Charlotte Williams, aged 15 months. WILLIAMS.-At Pfynonwen, Capel Isaac, Llandilo, on Dec. 6th, Mrs Anna Williams, mother of Mrs (Rev.) E. D. Evans, Penygroes, Pembrokeshire. Funeral Monday at Capel Isaac. 715 WILLIAMS December Gth, at Llwynyreos Farm Vaynor. Catherine (formerly Llwynperdid), wife of David Williams. Funeral Friday, at 2, for Vaynor Church. '598n. IN MEMORIAM. BESENNA,—In affectionate remembrance of my hus- band, Thomas Behewia, who was drowned at sea when on board the steamship Alliance, which was wrecked with the loss of all hands off wall, on the 4th of December, 1884, aged 44 years. 14 DAVTBS.—In loving remembrance of John Davies' A.C., who died at Berry-srruare, Dowlais, Dec. 3rd, 1897, in his 36th year. Though lost to sight, to memory dear." 645 HOLDER--In loving memory of my deeply-mourned brother, Willi am Hatch Holder, who died at Wesley House, Charles-street, December 6th, 1897. Pensive memories, as I journey on, Loosing for the vanished smile, And the voice that's gone." 415 JONES.-In loving remembrance of Griffith Rhys Jones (Caradog), Brynhyfyd, Pontypridd, who died December 4th, 1897. "Though lost to sight, to rsemory ever dear." 268 REES.-In loving memory of my dear father, Thomas Recs, 15, Moriah-street, Rhymney died December 3rd, 1892. Gone but not forgotten." 153 SEItCOMBE.-In ever loving memory of Hilda Mary dearly beloved child of Samael John and Mary Jane Sercombe, who died December 5th, 1896. aged 5 years and 10 months. Never shall her memory fade. 406 METCALPE.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Hannah Metcalfe; died Dec. 5th, 1897. Sadly missed by her sorrowing children. SHABMAN.—In loving remembrance of our dear father, William SharmaD, who departed this life December 5th, 1897, aged 69. Lost to sight, to memory ever dear. 310 THOBHX.—In loving memory of Ann, the beloved wife of Peter Thome, Peaarth. Died December 4th, 1891; age. 45 years. She is lost from sight, but to memory dear. 338

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SA TUBDA Y, DEGEMBER 10, 1898. WANTED, A LEADER. THE recent visits of Lord BATTERSEA to Cardiff and district and of Mr ALBERT SPICER to Newport have served to show that there is no lack of political fervour amongst South Wales Liberals, nor can such a charge be laid against the Liberal; party throughout the country. But there. is a sense of something wanting in the. absence of a recognised leader who would form a rallying point for all the forces which make for progress in legis- lation and political and social reform. The question of a Leader of the Liberal party is rapidly coming to the front, though not in a satisfactory form, for a paper of a sensational type, and a Tory and Protec- tionist organ, is making it its business to organise a. ridiculous plebiscite of the usual advertising kind under the assump- tion of helping the Liberal party. More- over, it has had the effrontery to attack two of the principal organs of Liberalism for, presumably, not making themselves ridiculous before the politicians of the country, or playing its pretty little game of sensationalism at the expense of the party which it is trying to defeat. Cheap advertisement and cheap sensationalism might do for the entertainment of a Prim- rose League fete, and provide as much intellectual recreation as grinning through the ass's collar for a bat the efforts of the political in -H- a matter of this kind are likely to be treated with the contempt of honest politicians, which they fully deserve. But, nevertheless, the question of the leadership of the party is being forced on, and the evident genuine interest in the question has prompted the Tory editor to seize upon it as a mild sensation for attracting new readers by appealing to Liberals throughout the country to assist him in helping the party. The Westminster Review for the current month has a very sensible and thoughtful article under the heading, A Leader Wanted," which will prove interesting to everyone who watches the changes now being brought about in the old political divisions and distinctions. The article is an anonymous contribution, and thus the writer is perhaps freer to give expres- sion to his opinions. He declares that the old landmarks are disappearing, if they have not already vaisbed from view, and Lord SALISBURY, weak to the extent of vacillation, is leading a decaying body of legitimate Conservatives." Further, that which calls itself the Liberal party is no longer the Democratic party. Its pro- fessed leaders, its recognised organisation, are completely out of harmony with the democratic idea." The Westminster re- viewer sees an attempt by the Liberal Unionists to oust the Conservatives from office, and points to a Coalition Ministry, with Lord ROSEBERY and Mr CHAMBERLAIN as chiefs, and their policy a policy of vigorous and extravagant national expan- sion, a form of Jingoism, for the roads followed by Mr CHAMBERLAIN and Lord RosEBEBY respectively are rapidly approaching the same goal." This policy, which would increase the hatred and suspicion of foreign nations, would suit the rich, the commercial, military, and naval classes; but, it is pointed out, the pursuit of such a line of policy would be the means of permanently shelving all social and political reform, and the work- ing classes have nothing to gain from war or war scares, and they have everything to lose by the post- ) ponement of reforms which have been agitated for for many years. The danger of war to the democracy is emphasised. The economic conditions under which they live are so complex that even a slight disturbance from outside may altogether deprive them of the possibility of living." The burden of Jingoism would fall on the workers, and they have no hatred of the foreigner. Here then we have a great, perplexed, silent, democratic mass repre- sented by absolutely no one, inspired chiefly by negative convictions, undecided EIS to what means to adopt for the advance- ment of its own interests, feeling confi- lence in none of the political leaders at present above the horizon, and half doubting whether it is not fated to be thrust back again into that unrepresented condition which existed before the first P.eform Act." For this great party a Leader is wanted. The writer of the article points to the bearer of an honoured name in politics, but is there one man who stands out with commanding power greater than the rest, and who is likely to win the confidence of the Democratic mass for sincerity and political acumen ? 1 The people are waiting for a Leader, and i bhere is a magnificent opportunity for a I second GLADSTONE. -_u J

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A ROYAL MARRIAGE. The mere hint tha.t the Princess Victoria, the unmarried daughter of the Heir Apparent, is about to be betrothed is enough to set the gossips all agog. The bridegroom elect is set down to be her cousin, Prince George of Greece, the new High Commissioner of Crete, and no doubt in many senses the match would be A desirable one, but on the other hand thoro is much to be said PRINCESS VICTORIA. I AGAINST it. Crete is a very troublous community. I It is an island WHICH in the event of a European ] war of any magnitude would be taken, held, and retained by any Power who sought the benefit of ] ITS porta and natural harbour shelter. Then, 1 again, the Prince's income will be a small one there is the first cousinship to be considered, and although the temperature of that sunny corner of the Mediterranean leaves little to be desired, the dread monotony of it all to a lady who has been accustomed to the palaces, mansions, and country houses of Merry England, would ener. 11 vate and chill everything but enthusiasm, and what enthusiasm can be evoked over the people of Crete ?

Senor Ganivet Garcia, Spanish Consul at Riga, I; has committed suicide by throwing himself into theDtUMk

I New Atlantic Service. STEAMSHIP LINE TO CANADA. FIRST MAIL FROM MILFORD. A Bold Enterprise. For some months efforts have been made to establish a new service of steamers between Great Britain and Canada, the special object in view being to afford an outlet for goods from the eastern provinces of the Dominion, particu- larly New Brunswick. The originators of the Govement have no connection with the different attempts to institute a subsidised fast ser- vice they have been only concerned to secure an outlet to the sea from the Atlantic and La.ke Supenoi Railway, by its chief port, Paspebiac on Chaleurs Bay. The design of the promoters is to open out such a service as would be free from the interruption occasioned by the freezing of the St. Lawrence in winter, and free also from the change of ports necessary in the case of the existing lines. Such a. service can, it is asserted, be established from Paspebiac, which is about 90 miles south of the mouth of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. After in- quiries as to different ports on this side of the Atlantic, Milford Haven has been fixed upon as the British terminus of their line. Only two steamers have as yet been taken up for the ser- vice and the first of these—the Gaspesia (one timo tbe Gallicia) -Wednesday completed bereargo The poaiciou of Paspebiac is indicated by the above sketch. iMIL BISTARCES. MILES. I RAIL DISTANCES. MILES. PASPEBIAC to MONTREAL 545 NOW York TO MONTREAL 384 „ CHICAGO J,385 I „ CHICAGO 980 „ SAULT ST. MARIE 1,167 „ SANLT ST. MARIE 1,379 „ DULUTH, MINNESOTA 1,585 DULUFCH, MINNESOTA 1,460 ST. PAUL 1,665 I „ ST PAUL 1,390 at Milford, and sailed early on Thursday. A I large company had been invited by the owners, I the Canadian Steamship Company-an off-shoot of the American Railway Company—to lunch on bo%rd, and to inspect this first vessel of the fleet; I and those who accepted the invitation left Lon- don by special train at 8.50, being run through to Milford in a little over five and a half hours-a distance of 285 miles. The fast time made on this run demonstrates what the Great Western Company can accomplish when occasion demands. The territory around Pasnebiac is described as rich dairy country, exporting great quantities of cheese and butter, raising also oats, peas, and other of the coarser grains. These products have had difficulty in reaching market, and an outlet through the port of Paspebiac has for many years been desired. Such commodities as have found transatlantic destination have had first to be sent a long distance westward to Montreal, and then to return eastward, past the country of their origin, to the Atlantic. The difficulties and delays have been largely removed by increased RAILWAY building in New Brunswick, chief of these being the Atlantic and Lake Superior line, which extends from Montreal eastward to Paspebiac. The easternmost link of this line having been only recently completed, the steamship service became the next step, Mr Armstrong, the general manager, having taken I the work in hand at once, and he is also the managing director of the steamship company. The steamship service is being established on business principles," so the promoters claim. Instead of heavy investment of capital in new steamers, purchases have been made of good vessels that were in the market, and the first ¡ voyage has intentionally been made in December, so that practical demonstration might be afforded of the fact that Paspebiac is really an ice-free port throughout the winter. In addition to the freight obtained from Canada's eastern provinces, it is anticipated that Pasbebiac can be made an exporting centre for Manitoba and the great producing States in the I north-western part of the Union, the new enter- prise being supported by certain of the American The diagram represents the more favourable position which, as compared with other British ports, is occupied by Milford, fos Atlantic steamers. ines, notably the Great Northern. During the winter the purchase of additional steamers ia Attended, so that in March three others will Je added to the fleet, and a weekly service be instituted from Milford. The party of invited guests included Sir Robert Head, chairman of the Steamship Com- pany Mr Frasar, one of the directors Mr tTewbon, chairman of the Milford Dock Com- pany Mr Bryne, agent of the Ontario Govern- aient in London Mr Brocklebank, secretary of the Milford Company; Mr Dunster, marine superintendent, Great Western Railway Mr Lloyd, district engineer Mr Bawert, Mr C. N. Armstrong, general manager of the Atlantic and Lake Superior Railway Mr M'Micken, traffic ] I itgent of the Great Northern Railway of America; Mr Hedley, Sunderland Mr Herbert Newbon, Dr. Griffith, Colonel Roberts, Mr J. B. Gaskell, Mr J. C. Ward, Captain Neville, harbourmaster Captain James, dockmaster; Mr J. H. Reed, and Mr Waister, G.W.R., Newport; and many others, The Alligator tender awaited the arrival of the train at the dock entrance, j a,nd the company were taken off to the Gaspesia at 3 o'clock, where luncheon^ was 3erved in the saloon, about ninety persons sitting down. After the tables had been cleared, letters of apology were read from Mr Howard (Agent- G-eneral of Nova Scotia), Sir J- Puleston, the Hon. J. H. Turner (Premier of British Columbia, now in England), Sir Nigel Kicgscote, Sir Edward B-eed, and others. Sir R. Head, after the loyal toasts, proposed Prosperity to the Grc:"t Western Railway Company," who, he said, had done so much for the new enterprise, and who were supporting them so well. (Applause.) Ho regretted the absence of the directors, but would read a telegram from Mr Wilkinson, the general manager, who wired:—"I congratulate you on the satisfactory passenger list and manifest for the initial voyage, and beg you to accept our best wishes for the success of I the Canadian Steamship Company." (Cheers.) That telegram would show that they were working in hearty accord with the Railway Com- I pany and, as had been proved by the run of thfe special train that brought them down, the company would do for them more than they said, for they had promised to bring them to Milford for they had promised to bring them to Milford in six hours, and had landed them there in five and a half hours. (Applause.) The impor- tance of the Great Western amortg British railways, its great extent and enormous resources, its progressive policy, and the high character and reputation of its management— all these gave bright promise to the steamship company in its association with them. (Hear, hear.) It was a line which the country could be proud of and great as it was already, it had a still greater future before it. (Hear, hear.) Mr Dunster replied, first observing that the absence of Mr Wilkinson, the general manager, was due to urgent business. That gentleman was very much interested in the new steamship ven- ture, ani was desirous of encouraging it in every way. The distributing area of the Great Western was immense-from London to Penzance in the west of England, to Southampton in the south, to Birkenhead in the north, and to Milford in the west-(applause)-no less than 2,600 miles of line, with branches diverging in all directions. The management of the line felt that they bad not enjoyed their fair share of over-sea traffic in this country; and, as men of business, they had decided to encourage every effort that had promise of bringing them a larger share of that business. Naturally, they wished every prosperity to the undertaking of the Canadian Steamship Company, a company which, as they understood, was not so much intended to compete with existing undertakings as to provide facilities for to develop new bttsi- I ness from districts somewhat remote from exist- ing ports. The Paspebiac was much nearer to England than some of tho3e ports, and it was ice-free all the year round. The enterprise l of the Canadian Steamship Company was a bold one, and so far as the Great Western was con- cerned they might rely upon everything being done to assist them. (Cheers.) Mr Eraser, director of the Steamship ConVpanv, then proposed Prosperity to the Milford Docks Company," observing that the heads of that undertaking had given the new project every encouragement In that magnificent harbour there was every capacity for opening out such a service as was designed, and he trusted that their association with it would be in every way satisfactory. (Hear, hear.) Mr Newbon (chairman of the Milford Dock Company), in acknowledgment observed that if Milford was to obtain and retain the great Canadian trade that was hoped for, they must have a deep water pier. (Hear, hear.) They had that day made a beginning, and their triumph of instituting a transatlantic service might have come sooner had a little less cold water been thrown upon their efforts, and a little more en- couragement been afforded them in the days gone by. (Hear, hear.) Some of them had been waiting many years for that great event; and now that a beginning had been made they were looking forward hopefully to great developments. (Applause.) Canada im- ported large quantities of anthracite from the United States but that fuel could be sent in unlimited quantity from Milford, whilst on the return voyages, in addition to dairy products and corn, they might hope for the establishment of a good trade in cattle, etc. He had to acknow- ledge the value of the co-operation of the Great Western Company,without whose help they could not successfully carry through the project. He had in times past had much negotiation with Mr Grierson and Mr Lambert upon the subject of the development of Milford. but it had been re- served for the master mind of Lord Cawdor- (applause) with Mr Wilkinson — (renewed applause)—to give such encouragement as enabled them to meet there that day. He had to propose" Success to the Canadian Steamship Company," coupling with the toast the names of Sir Robert Head AND Mr Armstrong, the latter of whom had, by energy and persistence, com- bined with clear business foresight, done so much to bring the company to its favourable commence- ment of business. Sir R. Head, who responded, endorsed very warmly the tribute to Mr Armstrong, and then proceeded to describe the country which it was intended to open out through Paspebiac. Their enterprise was on sound business lines. They had no promotion money to pay and no one had anything to get out of it except such profits as would arise from their investment in the business carried on. He AND bis colleagues believed in its future, and they believed, too, in the future of Milford. They were beginning in a relatively small way but their object was to prove the practicability of their enterprise a.nd to demonstrate the advantages it would confer. Afterwards, as business grew, DUHER steamers would be put on and so, step by step, they should reach the position which all the indications justified them in hoping for. :Applause.) Mr Armstrong, who followed, referred specially to the encouragement and help given by the Great Western and the Milford Companies. The abject of the new Steamship Company was not to take away business from any of the sxisting lines. What they hoped for and sxpected was to bring new business- business that had not been done before, to introduce the products of a section of Canada which had been shut out from the advantage of a S^OOD steamship service. So far as passengers were concerned there would be competition but it would be mainly with the New York lines which had taken Canadian business. In March the company would have steamers on theMilford- Paspebiac station which would land passengers in six days—a much shorter period than the existing Canadian lines. The eastern portion of Canada would gain facilities such as had never been dreamed of; and when their additional boats were put on the Milford service would be a weekly one, with a fortnightly service to Liver- pool. (Cheers.)" The concluding toast, "Canada and the United SLates," was acknowledged by Mr Byrne, agent for Ontario and Mr M'Micken, representative of the Great Northern of America Railway. Afterwards the party left Milford at 6 o'clock, and tbe special train reached Paddington shortly before midnight.

RUSSIA AND ABYSSINIA. BBBLTN, Saturday Night.—Letters received here to-day irom St. Petersburg assert that reliable information transnittad from Abyssinia leaves no doubt tha.t the object oi Meneitk'ij irmasnents is the suppression of a threatened rising against him upon the part not only of Mangascia, but of all other Ras- This piece of news is reported to have created & most unpleasant sensation in Russian political circles, where the hope was still nourished tnat 1 Menelik'S campaign was secretly directed agamst the British position IA the Soudan. It IS anded that Russian agents are convinced at last of the Jecline of theil and of French influence with the Negus, and are abandonillg their efforts to effect a. reconciliation between him and the Ras Bdangascia. In these circumstances Russian politicians are also seeking consolation in antici- pation that the result of the present state of aifairs may be the dissolution of the Abyssinian kingdom into a number of separate principalities which would prove more amenable to Russian persuasiveness than is the clear headed Menelik. -Observer.

The Legislative Council at Cairo has ap- proved next year's Budget with an expresaton of its satisfaction as regards the reduction of baxation and the money spent on public instruc- tion. At ClerkenweU Police Court Algernon Croombe, publisher, of Upper-street, Islington, was com- mitted for trial charged with HAVING obtained books and binding on credit within four months of the presentation of a bankruptcy petition AGAINST &IX»-

I. TERRIBLE MASSACRE. PARIS, Saturday.—A letter from Aix Sefra to the Echo d' Oran gives particulars of terrible scenes of carnage on the Moorish frontier between Djenien and Icha, about 30 kilometres from the Europeaa station. At the former place two tribes, Beni Djida a.nd Beni Genls, had sworn to extenni- nate each other. The Beni Guils took the Beni Djida by surprise and piactically annihilated them. About 300 were killed on the spot, and those who were made prisoners were treated with awful cruelty. It is impossible to give details I of the massacre which ensued. None escaped death except young girls and children, who were t&ken off into captivity. The fugitives* were pur- sued for SEVERAL days until beyond Fignig, and most of them were massacred. The Beni Guils are nomad Moors who a.re notorious for their ferocity. They are responsible for the greater part of the crimes perpetrated;in that part of North Africa, —llculcr.

I-M,, J. R. Bnlwer, Q.C., has resigned the office of Recorder of Cambridge, which he has held for 32 years. 1 Hmnv MINERS TOIL LONG ATTD HAKD in the bowels of the earth to bring forth precious gems and metals for the use and pleasure of their fellows. In I many parts of the world the pick and shovel have struck the first blow of civilisation. Holloway's Pills and Ointment have been potent factors in the quick march of urogrsss, for they have given the armour of good health and strength to travellers both by sea. and land They protect the system from attacks of disease even in climates where its influence is fatally felt. During the present weather, when stomach and liver complaints, diarrhoea, dysentery, <fcc., are liable to attack anyone, these remedies will be found oburly iuvoiuoble,

National Bank of Wales. ACTION AGAINST MR JOHN CORY THE JUDGMENT. AN ORDER TO REPAY £ 50,000. On Wednesday in the Chancery Division of the On Wednesday in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, in the Companies Winding- up Court, Mr Justice Wright gave judgment in the misfeasance summons taken out by the liquida- tor of the National Bank of Wales, Limited, against Mr John Cory, of Cardiff, formerly a director. The bank was acquired by the Bir- mingham and Metropolitan Bank, who were represented in the case. His Lordship, in giving judgment, said the National Bank Y2 Wales was incorporated in 1879, and vent into liquidation in May, 1893. The cause of its failure seemed to h¡,i'le been the absorption under t theAci of 1890 OF the undertaking of Pugh, Jones I anti Co Another cause was that advances had I hem: made without; proper security, and were | treated from year V* J?ar as good asset" The summons dealt with three distinct cases—that of payment of dividends out of capital, and negligently making advances to irresponsible persons, and that of making advances to directors of the company without security, and contrary to the articles of association. Reviewing the course of business of the bank, his Lordship said the bad debts had increased year by year without proper pio vision being made for them, and he found that Mr Cory was present at a board meeting at which the state of matters was reported. Notwithstanding these facts, the respondent had been party to the repre- sentation to the shareholders that provision had been made for bad and doubtful debts, and that £5,000 had been carried to the reserve fund. At the same time the creditors were strenuously writing to the board as to the necessity of making special provision for bad debts and bringing the matter to the knowledge of the shareholders. But it was not shown that any of these letters came to the knowledge of the respondent. In his opinion the respondent could not claim the bene- fit of the Statue of Limitations for the years 1887 to 1889. As to 1890 there was no such question. In that year the respondent resigned his direc- torship, sending in his letter of resignation on the 18th December, 1890. No doubt the resignation and the acceptance of it had been fraudulently concealed from the shareholders. His name was continued as a. director. He (the Judge) was unable to believe that Mr Cory did not know that fact, and he had taken no steps to disabuse the minds of the shareholders The fact of the retirement of other direc- tors was mentioned in the report, but no intimation of the retitement of the respondent was made to the shareholders and he could not have been ignorant that no suc- cessor had been appointed, as would have been naturally the case on his retirement. The respondent's adhesion to the fraudulent misrepre- sentation seemed to be a representation of hiA, as a responsible director, for which he was liable. Although he had ceased to be a director he was liable on the ground of having been held out aa a director. In 1890 the respondent sold all his shares, retaining, by a curious coincidence, enough apparently to qualify as a director. The Decision. He decided tha.t the respondent must pay from. 1887 to 1889 the amount of £25,000, and £12,000 out of the amount paid in 1890, or £ 37,000 in all, with interest at the rate of 5 per cent. from the dates when the dividends were paid, making a total of about £ 50,000. He SAID nothing about884, as there was not a sufficient [ case made out. The learned Judge then GIU- J ceeded to deal with the other two heads of claim, I and held that the respondent was not liable upou them, but ia respect of the advances to Howell I and T. Cory it might be that if the liquidator thought it worth while to have a further inquiry he could have one, but it would be at his own peril and cost. There remained the question of the respondent recovering individually against the shareholders, but there was not much in that, as they would plead that the respondent ought to have known that the dividends should not be paid. The order of the Court was that the respondent pay £50,000 as set forth in the judgment, with costs of the motion. A stay was granted until January 15th. on condition that JE37,000 was paid or secured before the end of the present sittings. NO FURTHER CALL ON SHAREHOLDERS. Mr Dovey, the liquidator, informed a represen- tative of this journal on Wednesday night that the present judgment would do away altogether with the need of a further call on the unfortunate shareholders of the National Bank of Wales. Unless fnrther litigation follows, which at the moment does not seem likely to be the case, the liquidator will close up the whole affairs of the bank as speedily as possible.

A MAN OF SORROWS. Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, and King of Hungary, monarch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, may be without irreverence described as a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief." His Jubilee had none of the joyousness which attended that of our own gracious Sovereign. Clorided by the terrible mishap which robbed him of the amiable and estimable partner of his throne, the celebration of his fiftieth year as rular of the dual monaichy could bring to him nothing but bitter recollections and saddening thoughts. It is not long since his only son was taken from him under circumstances which are too familiar to need recapitulation, and the assassin's steel but a few months ago brought to a close the life, of the Empress, who, when but a mere girl in her teens, was called upon to take the place of consort to a man who had before him one of the most difficult tasks that mortal ever attempted. To have succeeded for 50 years in THE BMPKROR M? AUSTRIA, I ruling Austria and Hungary, and to have kept the conflicting passions of the two races within reasonable bounds, is enough for one man's life history, and Francis Joseph has no son of his own line to succeed him, Bravely as the old man fought in tha cause of peace, and well indeed has lie done his life's work which we rejoice is not yet ended and it may be he will be spared for many years to away the sceptre he has wielded so well and with such cosnmmate skill and tact.

RAILWAY COLLISION AT YSTALYFERA. Six Men Injured. A railway accident occurred at Ynisgeinon Junction, near Ystalyfora Station, on the Midland Railway, on Wednesday, whereby six men were injured. The Brecon train which leaves Swansea a.t 11 a.m., after running through the Swansea Valley as far ItS Ynisgeinon Junction, has its latter portion detached. This portion generally consists of four coaches, and these are afterwards taken on to Brynamman by another engine. After the depar- ture of the Brecon portion of the train the engine which was to have taken the train to Brynam- man came into violent collision with the four stationary coaches, smashing the buffets and windows of the first coach, and causing injury to six of its occupants. The guard, named Moss, who stood at the end of the coash ready for coupling tho train to the engine, had A very narrow escape. He noticed that the engine was approaching at very great speed, and suspecting that there was something wrong jumped into the six foot way only in time to escape a fearful death. The e. planation that the driver gave wai that the automatic brake failed to act, and though he reversed the lover he had no time to apply steam before coming in contact with the train. Six of the passengers in the coaches received alight injuries, and after arriving at Ystaiyfera their wounds were treated by Mr C. J. Thomas, chemist. The names of the persons injured are Mr G. Hutchins, Neath, lacerated wound on lip and roof of mouth Mr Jacob Meredith, Ponty- gwaith, incised wounds on face and forehead Mr Evan Grapper, auctioneer, Swansea, injuries to face; Mr George Eadon, Swansea, oontusions and injury to face and forehead Mr Benjamin Thomas, St. Thomas, Swansea, wound and injury to right leg Mr William Morgan, Briton Ferry, injury to leg. All were suffering more or less from shock. Mr JSvans, station master, together with his staff, were prompt in rendering all aid in their power to the sufferers. 1>-

The Paris Academy of Fine Arts has elected Sir Edward Poynter, president of tho Royal Academy, as it corresponding member in succes- sion to the late Sir E. Burne-Jones. WHAT ABOUT THE RING?—How many times this question has wormed the minds of a young couple. "Who has the best selection, F* On which firm can we depend t" It Whose charges are most modera.te"" These and similar questions are constantly being asked, and we would like to help some of the inquiries towards an answer. One of the beat places to procure a ring of any pattern from the plainest to the most elaborate, and to suit all pures from the slenderest to the bulkiest is the Midland Direct Supply Warehouse. Tho large and varied assortment here kept is one of the best in the kingdom, and ia offered at prices which for articles guaranteed to be of genuine quality defy competition. Betrothal and wedding rings « speciality. The large ftoyal quarto illustrated catalogue and full particulars of J. G. Graves. Unique easy payment system will be sent free and carriage paid on receipt of I a letter or post-ca.rd addressed to Mr J. G. ORAVPS, I Department 137, The Midland Direot Supply Warehouse, Sheffield. Agents ace invited to write for terms.

MOUNTAIN ASH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR AND HIS WIFE. Claim for Maintenance. STRANGE ALLEGATIONS. At Mountain Ash County Court on Thursday (before his Honour Judge G. Williams) Martha Evans, Abercynon, sued William Evans, her hus- band, 8.1 member of the Mountain Ash Urban District Council, for 32s 6d, arrears of mainten- ance under a separation agreement entered into between them. Alderman J, W. Evans appeared on behalf of Mr Evans. The Public Hall was crowded during tha hearing. Plaintiff said she was defendant's wife.. He had signed an agree- ment of separation. His solicitor had the agree- ment whereby he was to pay her 6A 6d a week, There were now five weeks due. The agreement being put in, his Honour asked Alderman Evans What is your answer ? Alderman Evans We contend that she has broken the agreement by molesting my client, and there is a clause in the agreement to the effict that she is not to do so. She having done so we decline to continue paying. He then cross- examined plaintiff, who admitted that she had, during her husband's candida-ture for a seat on the Mountain Ash Urban District Council, issued the following against her husband Bill the Clipper (Billy the Wife Beater would be more suitable), beware of him, for he is a regular kicker. He has kicked and Btarved the thorough good horse that has been in the same stable with him for ten years in fact, she is quite disabled on account of Billy's tricky ways—bitten and kicked. As for his antecedents, tha less said the better, but they are all bolters and kickers. I strongly advise all sportsmen to avoid backing Billy, as he is in a very unsound condition on account of taking so much stimulants. The Divine and Billy are very saitable together, as they drink out of the same pond. Billy is very profitable to the publican! he drinks so much of their physic." When this was read plaintiff said that was in reply to another paper that had been issued. Alderman Evans Does the Divine refer to the Rev. J. P. Williams ? Plaintiff That does not matter. Did he commence an action against you ?—Yes, and I apologised. Mr Evans And paid costs ?—No, not a farth- ING.. Did you send him his photo (produced) with some pins in his nose and nostrils ? Did you send the postcard (produced) ?—Yes. I In it you say Don't you think I am sorry that I published the pamphlet about yon. I ani sorry I had no time to write more of your dis- gusting profligate life how you have gone off with different prostitutes and that you are rot- ting with disease. No moral-minded person would be seen in your company if they knew. You ought to be hooted from the place, you and the old hag together, you dirty scoundrel, with other women and other people's money and clothes. Name a tailor you ever bought a suit of clothes from you scamp. All your money is spent in de- from you scamp. All your money is spent in de- bauching." I PJaintiS Yes, I sent that, and it is true, I am I sorry to say. His Honour: Don't get excited. Mr Evans is trying to impress me that you broke the agree- ment by molesting him. Another postcard referred to defendant as Judas," and added he had something waiting for him, and that he would carry to his grave. The election squib was read, which she admitted having written and circulated because she could not get it printed. In it she said her health had been destroyed and money wasted by HI3 profli- gate life. She also attended a meeting held by him during his candidature, and said he was employing a man as debauched as himself. The defendant had injured her ribs and blacked her eyes. She had property, but it was mortgaged, She was out one night in September. She was somewhat disguised, as she did not want people to know she was out so late. She met her husband, but did not assault him. He assaulted her and told her to go and live with a —— man. She ran for her life. He ran after her and struck her. On October 21st he came into a shop where she was and called her a dirty bitch aud told her to go with a rooney she had. She did not assault him, but she did throw a stone through his window. It hit no one. The man in the shop was his brother-in-law, or as good as one, for his sister, who lived with defendant, was no better than a prostitute. She tried to kick him on that occasion. The case resulted in a Police Court summons and a cross-summons for assault. They were both bound over by consent. He still retained some of her furniture. They parted before he went to America. She followed him and maintained him there for six months while he was ill. Defendant was then called, and said she had only been in his house once since they parted. She wanted soma chairs which she had given him when they parted. She had repeatedly attacked him. She did so in September. She was dis- guised as an old woman of 90. She pelted him with shoes. On October 21st in a shop she assaulted him, kicked him two or three times, and then smashed his window. Plaintiff: When I assaulted you, why didn't you run home ? Defendant I ran to a more lonely spot. Yes. to assault me, that is what you always do that is true enough. He had never called her a dirty ——. I told you that your own brother told me that you lived in Exeter with another man. Plaintiff: That is the black sheep in the family. His Honour I don't want to hear about any more black sheep. Defendant: She did not maintain him in America he worked there as a man. He was never idle while there, but suffered from asthma. He believed that she had been unfaithful to him since her agreement was made. His Honour Why don't yon set that up as a defence ? Witness I have not sufficient evidence. His HONOUR (severely) I think you should not ha\1e said it then. His Honour at this point said But there was a clause in the agreement that she was not to molest him, but it did not say that if she did he was not to continue to MAINTAIN her. He was bound to maintain her under the common law unless she had been guilty of adultery, and although he suggested that now, there was no proof of it. Even if the molestation was proved he did not believe defendant could succeed, but he would like to take time to consider that point. Mr Evans Writing libellous letters has been held to be cruelty. His Honour That is quite a different thing. For the defence William Evans was the-a called, and he swore it was she who assaulted him on October 21st in a Mr Bowen's shop. Lewis Evans corroborated, and William Mor- gan, insurance agent, said he was waiting in the defendant's shop when she broke the window. His Honour pointed out that this assault was the only molestation. What took place at the election and in September had been condoned by the payment by the defendant on October 15th of the weekly allowance. He would defer judgment, and he advised Mrs Evans to be very careful not to molest him in the meantime. I J PLAINTIFF: Can't I get these witnesses of his up forpsrjary ? His Honour You can have whatever you like if you go about it in the proper way I

MASCAGNI. I Mascagni, the still yonng composer, who has given us the Rustlcana" and L Amico Frits," has had his new opera, of "Iris" produced, and the description of it tallies in enthusiasm with J that which first greeted ths immortal intermezzo. Mascagni is AN ardent difciple of the modem i -1 MASCAGNI. Italian school, which, while avoiding the intense ¡' floridity of Rossini and the superlative preamble of Bellini, is yet far too ornamental as compared with the melodious simplicity of which Yerdi is such a supreme master. Somehow one caunot help thinking that the composer of Traviata and Trovatore is going to outlive all HI3 con- temporaries, and if one might revisit the glimpses and Trovatore is going to outlive all his con- temporaries, and if one might revisit the glimpses of the moon in a. couple of centuries from now we should probably find the Miserere" in full swing when the others were, to quote Mark Twain, little better than ancientpie." At any rate, on onr street organs to-day Verdi holds his own against all living and dead composers in the number and beauty of the airs played.

GORDON MEMORIAL. French Opinion. PAlUS. Monilay.In an article upon the pro- jected Gordon Memorial College at Khartoum, the Figaro says :—Before a quarter of a century the Egyptians educated in this college will bo per- fect officials. They will be the indefatigable and treasured agents of British policy ;n the regions of Africa. We can thus without effort conceive the idei- of the British in investing Lord Kitchener with a kind of African vice-royalty in making him according to their expression the grand potentate of Central Africa. It IS simply I a question of knowing whether he will have time to realise Ins plans. At present undoubtedly nothing seems able to oppose the progress of the British in Africa, bat the conditions of the bal&nes oi power in Europe may change. The grouping of alliances may be modified. Then there V/ill bo A period during which the expansive movement t of British policy will be checked. The Chamber of Deputies of France should, therefore, not be niggardly in the subsidy which it makes to the French schools in the East. The religious .rls la'l instructors and the brothers of the Christian chools are for tho moment the only redoubtable adversaries of Kitchener.—lieutcr. I

The cruiser Chicago will be the FIS-gsiiiy oi tho European Squadron of the United States, which will probably be composed of vessels of five dif- ferent clMses, bnt will MOST, likely not include A battleship.

Liverpool Scandal. TRIAL OF LIEUTENANT W ARK, At Liverpool Assizes on Wednesday the trial waf commenced before Justice Phillimore of Iiieufe Jiobert John Wark, aged 46, who is indicted foi the wilful murder of Jane Yates at Liverpool oH I the 27th July last. From an early hour the pva- cincts of the convt were crowded by people eager to gain admission, but only a limited number were admitted, a fair sprinkling of thesti being la,dies. On baing charged prisoner pleaded Not guilty in a clear and distinct voice. The first witness called was Mrs Yates, wothet of tbe deceased woman, who deposed to Wark visiting the house and being on friendly terms with her family. After he left Liverpool she did not know that her daughter had corresponded with him or seen him. She described hei daugher's movements for some days prior to bet death, and to her leaving the house with a. hand- bag in her possession. On the follow' ing day Dr. Shaw called on witness, who went to the house in Salisbury-road and re- mained with her daughter till midnight. She (' then left and returned to the hottse next day and got her daughter's bag. She did not sea her again a.live. She searched her daughter's bedroom and found a letter from Wark, her daughter's diary, a.nd a catheter, which was placed on the top of the wardrobe. Evidence having been given as to letters being addressed to deceased at a stationer's shop, and to the prisoner calling for one on the night ot her death, the manager of the Railway Hotel at Crewe deposed to the prisoner and deceased visiting that hotel as Captain and Mrs Yates, the last occasion being from Jane 18th to 21st. He identified the prisoner and also a photograph of the deceased as the lady called Mrs Yates. On resuming after luncheon the whole of th6 letters in the case were by his Lordship's direc- tion read to the jury by the clerk of the court which occupied over IJrn hour. Witness deposed to seeing Miss Yates in London on July 2nd. Mary Duggan, chambermaid at the Crewe Hotel, deposed to deceased and prisoner being at the hotel on July 20th and occupying the same room. Jessie McKay, waitress at the hotel; deposed that when deceased arrived she was bright and well, but on the following day she did not come downstairs till 5 o'clock, when she seemed unwell. They had dinner together, after which deceased lay on a sofa. Eleanor Jackson deposed to deceased coming to Salisbury-road and engaging a room, saying she had had a miscarriage. She was attended by Drs. Shaw, Bligh, and Brigga, and her mothet and sister came. Miss Yates was in pain when she arrived, and died next day. At night Lieutenant Wark called and asked for her, and was told she was dead. Dr. Paul deposed to making a post-mortem. Death was due to blood poisoning. He found an abrasion on the womb which could have been caused by tho use of a catheter. There wa.s nothing to show whether the misearriagfl was natural or otherwise. The case was adjourned. The Crown Court at Liverpool Assizes was again crowded on Thursday when the trial of Lieutenant Wark for the murder of Miss Yates was resumed. A large proportion of ladies again oscupied the court. The prisoner looked very careworn when he stepped into the dock, and glanced keenly round the court before taking hi8 SSNT. Dr. John Bligh was the first witness. He said be had been Yates's family doctor for many years. He heard of Miss Yates's illness the day before she died, and went to Salisbury-road, first alone, and then in company with Drs. Shaw and Briggs. Next morning he put some qnestions to Jane Yates, and in reply she made a statement which he wrote out, and she read and signed it, In it she said, I procured miscarriage myself, from the effects of which I am suffering. I accuse no person of instrumental interference in its pro- duction, and I have been strongly advised to the contrary." The statement he read over to her, and she signed it. Witness, in reply to further questions, said he was present at the post mer- tem examination, and agreed with what Dr. Paul had stated. Witness was subjecten to a long and severe cross-examination. He said the statement was made hesitatingly. Dr. Hugh Thomas Shaw said he attended de. ceased three years ago for a sore throat. In June last she again came to him, and on exami- nation he found her pregnant. She asked him to give her something to get her out of her trouble, but he replied that he could not. She called again early in July, but not to consult him. He last saw her on July 22nd, -Detective-Inspector Gammer, London, said he visited prisoner at Woolwich to make inquiries. Prisoner said the last time he saw deceased was in London three weeks before her death. He denied all knowledge of any operation. This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr Gill submitted the prosecution had made ont no case to lay before the jury. His Lordship thought there was a case. The Court then adjourned. Inspector Gammer, in his evidence, added that when he served prisoner with a subpoena to attend the inquest he asked for a copy of the statement he had made two days before the in- (jncst. The prisoner sent for witness and said he was bothered about going to Liverpool. The worst of it was that he omitted to mav mat *■" Miss Yates at Cr3We on July 21st, llhtht with her at the hotel there. On resuming after lunch Mr Gill said he would not call any witnesses, and Mr Wilfcford proceeded to sum up the case for the prosecution. He said it was not necessary for the prisoner to be pres- ent; wheu a felonious act was done he was guilty of murder if he aided or abetted in the procuring or doing of the felonious act.

American Congress. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. Friendly References to England. WASHINGTON, Monday.—The President's Mell- :«ige was read in Congress to-day. The document — vviiich is one of unusual length—opens with s reference to the increased prosperity of thCl country, despite the recent war with Spain, and the excellent credit of the Government. The President reviews at length the incidents leading to the outbreak of hostilities, including the visit ol the foreign representatives, the defensive steps taken against a possible attack on the coast by a Spanish fleet, and the results of the different sngagements of the campaign. Proceeding to the subject of Cuba, the President says it is necessary to undertake at the earliest possible moment that may be consistent with safety and with assured success the task of aiding the Cubans to form a Government for themselves. The military occu- pa.tion must be continued until a staple Govern- ment was inaugurated. The President expresset i hope that an international agreement may be ar- rived at whereby the interchange of messages ove; soimecting cable lines may be regulated on s fair basis of uniformity of raies, therebj removing the almost prohibitory discrimination an cable traffic between the States and the citief of South America. He alluded to the sympathy aroused in America by the assassination of tht late Empress of Austria, and also to the claita of Austria for compensation for the death oi Hungarian subjects in the mining riots at Latimer in September, 1897. The Presicfenf treats lengthily of Central American affairs, lieferring to the subject of the Nicaragua;! Canal* lIe All the circumstances suggest the urgency of some definite action by Congress. It the labours of the past are to be utilised the national policy more imperatively than ever calls for control of the canal by thia Government Referring to the Far East the speaker said The o nited States lllwe not boon an indifferent spectator of the extraordinary events transpiring in China, whereby portions of China's maritime provinces are passing under control of various European Powers; but the prospect of vast lommarco. the energy of our citizens, and the necessity for our staple productions for Chinese uses built up in these regions may not be prejudiced through any eX- dU81va treatment by the new occupants. This has obviated the need of the country becoming an actor in the scene. Our position [imong the nations having a large Pacific coast, mid constantly expanding their direct trade with the farther Orient, gives us equitable claim to consideration and friendly treatment in this fegard. It will be my aim to subserve our large interests in that quarter by all means appro- priate to the constant policy of the Government. The territories of Kiao Chau, Wei-bai-Wei, Port Arthur, and Talienwan leased to Germany, Great Britain, and Bussia respectively for terms of years will, it is announced, be open to inter national commerce during such alien occupa- tion, and if no discriminating treatment of American citizens and their trade be found ta exist, or be thereafter developed, th0 desire of this Government would appear to be realised. The Message asks Congress for authority to' appoint a Committee to study the commercial and industrial conditions in China, and to report regarding the opportunities for or obstacles to the enlargement of the markets in China for tbe raw nrodllcts and manufactures of the United States. In the meantime," says the President, there may be just ground for disquietude in view of the unrest and the revival of the old opposition and prejudice to alien people which pervades certain Chinese provinces. The United States Minister has been instructed to secure tha fullest protection, local and Imperial, for any monaced American intereEt, and to demand, ia case of lawless injury to parsons or pro- perty, instant reparation appropriate to the case. Warships have been stationed at Tientsin for the more ready observation of the disorders which have invaded even the Chinese capital, so we may be in a portion to act should the need arise, while a guard of Marines has been sent to Pekin to afford our Minister the same measure of protection as the representatives of other nations Lava been constrained to employ." The President refers to the commercial negotiations with France and Germany, and afterwards alludes apprecia- tively to the tact and zeal with which the British representatives fulfilled their arduous task of pro- tecting American subjects daring the war. In particular he praised the work of Mr flamsaen, the British Consul at Santiago de Cnba. The President makes brief refer- ence to the negotiations with Canada, the annexation of Hawaii, the Czar's disarmament conference (in which the United States will take part), to the claims of the United States agahurt Turkey for outrages on American sabjects, ana various other matters. The President authorises the Executive to correspond with the Govern- ments of the Powers with a view to securing ths exemption of private property from liability seizure in time of war. Tl»o President rerers t9 the currency question, but makes no new CMOS*' n'f"!l(\,¡.t,ion.