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WELSH ECHOES FROM LONDON.…
WELSH ECHOES FROM LONDON. By Our Special CorFespondent. POLITICAL--LITIRARY--SOCIAL, MR GLADSTONE IN MIDLOTHIAN. The Welsh Echoes of theweek should hail from the Land o' Scots. Mr Gladstones in the speeches he will deliver to his constituents must speak out on the claims 0'1 Scotland both for Disestablish- ment and for Home Rule. Welshmen haue an immense stake in these questions, for the future of Welsh Disestablisnment and the cry for local self- government in Wales will be materially affected ky the views about to be enunciated by the leader of the Liberal party. Mr Gladstone has Dot, up to the present moment, done lull justice to the demand for the disestablishment of the Anglican Church in Wales. Whether the recent expressions of opinion by Welsh Liberals, both at Hawarden and In London, have had their due effect, the speeches of the next few days will show. What we kuow how is that Scotch disestablishes—small blame to them-have striven by every means in their power to bring before Mr Gladstone, and before the organisers of the Liberal party, their own special grievance. Their case is not so strong as ours, but what they lack in strength they make up in Persistency. The same with regard to Home Rule. The handful of active Home Rulers who follow the lead of Dr. Clark have, by a cute use of their tight of protest, practically compelled Mr Glad- stone to take up the question from the Scotch point of view. Welsh Liberals will watch his attitude with the deepest interest. Any extension of self-government to Ireland and to Scotland that would leave Wales at the mercy of Conservative England, cannot by any possibility be acceptable to Welsh Liberals. It is a case—as I have pointed out on many previous occasions— of fighting for our own hand. On Disestablish- ment we are all agreed, and if this be the test question in Wales at the next election, our success is certain. As to self-government there are divers views. The sooner Welsh Liberals can formulate these and decide on the plan of action the better It will be for the cause. Y CYMMRODOR. A first number of a new volume of the Cym- rnrodor has made its appearance under the editor- ehip of Mr Egerton Phillimore. It contains three of the papers read before the Society of Cymmrodorion in the course of the last session. The first is by Mr J. Romilly Allen, F.S.A., one of the editors of the Archaeologia Cambrensis," who deals with the preservation of ancient monuments in Wales, and advocates a much wider acceptance of the provisions of Sir John Lubbock's Bill of 1882, which enables owners of such monuments to con- stitute the Commissioners of Works its guardians, which gives the commissioners powers to purchase and power to appoint inspectors, and enables local magistrates to punish any person convicted cf injuring or defacing any ancient monument. That the acceptance of these and other provisions of the act by Welsh monument owners, would secure their better protection goes almost without saying. As it is we have continually to mourn the destroyal or removal of some of our most precious national possessions. The second paper is by Professor J. E. Lloyd, of Aberystwyth. It is a study of some common Welsh name—ele- ments, and with the additional notes supplied by the editor it forms a valuable contribution to the science of toponomastique. Mr Phillimore is probably the highest authority on Welsh place- names now living, and the amount of informa- tion and learning that he has managed to cram into his "Notes "is simply astounding. That he is a severe critic as well as a learned one his References to some of the writers in the Archae- ologia Cambrensis" and to Professor Loth and others abundantly prove. The third paper deals with "The Settlement of Brittany," and is by Mr William Edwards, M.A., of Merthyr Tydvil. Here again Mr Phillimore's "Notes" afford a valuable addition to the original paper. A.ropos of Professor Renan's statement to the members of the Cambrian Archaeological Association that his ancestors went over to Brittany with Fracan, and that they hailed from Cardigan, Mr Phillimore observes that M. Renan could have had no solid ground for his assertion. He points out that the saint who came from Cardigan was St. Brieux, whilst Fracan'Hs stated to have been cousin to a king called Cathouis, who is certainly identical with Cadwy, the son of Geraint, who lived in South-Western Britain—not Wales. It looks, therefore, as if we must let M. Renan go A fina editorial note deals with the ancient use of the older forms of the name Cymry," and is full of information that our friend Morien and other historical-philologists would do well to make themselves masters of. ENGLISH FAIRY TALES. In the whole army of literary men there is no harder worker than Mr Joseph Jacobs, the editor of "Folk-Lore." During the last year or two he has edited for one house alone—that of Messrs David Nutt and Company "-volumes that require an amount of labour and research that is simply appalling to contemplate. The three large quarto volumes, containing William Painter's "Palace of Pleasure," the Fables of Biapai," the recent edition of Caxton's "Fables of JEsop," and the forthcoming edition of "James Howell's Familiar Letters," show a capacity for work and an aptitude for literary research deserving of the highest recognition. Not content with the heavier labours of his pro- fession, Mr Jacobs had laid us under another obligation by publishing (again through Messrs Nutt) a charming collection of English Fairy Tale When will some raconteur do the like for Our Welsh Folk-Tales. Professor Rhys in the "Cymmrodor," and the late Wirt Sikes in British Goblins have collected a few, but there are many, many more lurking in the sequestered Valesrand amongst the hilltops of Wales. Once a teal beginning is made the collection ought to grow. Twenty years ago it used to be said that France and Italy had no Folk-tales. Now, as Mr Jacobs points out, they have thousands. We also have them in Wales, but when a Queen (and a bardess) asks for one, there is none at hand Would that our bards for a season could put aside the twenty-four metres and help us to put together the living poetry of our country.
. TRADE UNION LEADERS FINED.
TRADE UNION LEADERS FINED. Messrs Curran, Shepherd, and Matthews, officials of the Dock Labourers' Union, were on Monday charged at the Plymouth police-court with intimidating an employer by threatening to bring his work to a standstill if he continued to. employ non-unionists. After an exhaustive hear- ing a fine of J320 was inflicted, with the alternative of six weeks' imprisonment. Notice of appeal was given.
COLLIERY ENTERPRISE IN THE…
COLLIERY ENTERPRISE IN THE ELY VALLEY. A correspondent writesIt is surprising that such an accessible coalfield as the Ely Valley has not developed more rapidly than has hitherto been the case, but better days are at last beginning to dawn upon the upper portion of it, and the village of Tonyrefail is destined ere long to be a busy hive of industry. In addition to a colliery being opened out by Mr Packer, of Porth, whence a considerable quantity of coal is already being turned out, we are pleased to learn that the prin- cipal proprietors of the Glyn Colliery have acquired the rights to work the Collena Colliery, which has remained idle for many years. The well-known experience and energy of the pro- moters and officials at the head of affairs are a sufficient guarantee that the undertaking will be carried to a successful issue. Active operations have already commenced, and two new drifts will be driven to the No. 2 and No. 3 Rhondda seams respectively. The "Hafod" seam will also pro- bably be worked in a short time. Mr J. P. Gibbon, who for the last six years has so ably managed the Glyn Colliery—a somewhat difficult undertaking on account of the peculiarities of the strata, and who succeeded a somewhat change- able inheritance—has charge of the new under- taking. Mr W. Thomas, J.P., Brynawel, Aberdare, the well-known mining engineer, is the consulting agent.
TWO M-EN DROWNED.
TWO M-EN DROWNED. The steam fishing stnaclc Excelsior arrived at Hull on Monday with the loss of two men, who were carried overboard by the trawl warp on Saturday. The smack Genesta. stranded at Withernsea. yesterday, and the,captain was lost.
,A SHOOTING GALLERY FATALITY.
A SHOOTING GALLERY FATALITY. A-boy named Thomas McDennott, aged ten years, was on 'Saturday found lying near a shoot- ing gallery, at which two men had been practising, at Ashton-le-Willows, Lancashire. He had been shot in the head and he died on Sunday. The police are looking for the men.
---ACCIDENT AT LLANERCH COLLIERY.
ACCIDENT AT LLANERCH COLLIERY. Mr John Watkins, fitter, Boyn-terrace, Taly- wain, met with a serious accident at the Llanerch Colliery, Abersychan, between eight and nine o'clock on Wednesday morning. Whilst he was standing on the engine platform attending to his duties, he unfortunately missed his footing, and his right leg was caught by a passing train, caus- ing it to be severely bruised and fractured. As soon as the accident happened Messrs J. Morgan, manager, and T. Evans, engineer, superintended the conveyance of Watkins to his home, when Dr Mulligan and his assistant were ready to attend '011 him. He is 48 years of age, and has an afflicted wife and two young boys dependent upon him. —On the day before a young man, of the name of Robert Escot, had one of his feet very badly hurt by the fall of a heavy piece of iron. upon it.
EXPLOSION IN A DWELLING-HOUSE.
EXPLOSION IN A DWELLING- HOUSE. A Child-Thrown Through the Window. On Wednesday a gas explosion occurred in a dwelling-house in Suffolk-street, Southwark, which blew down the kitchen wall and wrecked the windows. In the excitement one of the inmates threw a child out of the window, but it was caught by a man. A woman was seriously hurt.
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SAD CASE OF DROWNING.— About one o'olock on Friday afternoon, a boy, aged 13, son of Mrs Griffiths, Penlan Farm, Llecliryd, formerly of Nantycroy, was sent to the meadow, situate on,: the banks of the river Tivy, and near his home, to view the cattle that were grazing there. The boy not having returned to his home a search was made for him in the locality, and early next day parties traversed the country for miles in search of him, but it proved fruitless. Their attention on Saturday was directed to the river Tivy, where, after a long search, the body was discovered late in the evening and conveyed home. It was only on the previous Thursday that the family came to reside on the farm, though the boy and the ser- vants had been there some days previously. This was Mrs Griffiths's only son, and much sympathy is felt for her in her sad bereavement.
BARRY GAS AND WATERWORKS
BARRY GAS AND WATERWORKS Opening Ceremony. On Wednesday was performed the ceremony of formally opening the new pumping works at Biglis, near Dinas Powis, of the Bjarry Gas and Waterworks Company. The gasworks of the company have been some months back in active operation. '•> At the invitation of the directory some 70 or 80 ladies and gentlemen, the majority of whom are more or less closely interested in the success of the undertaking, were present to- witness the ceremony of Wednesday. For the convenience of those of the guests who reside at a distance from Cadoxton and the immediate neighbourhood, a special train was run from Cogan Station for Barry shortly after the arrival at Penarth Dock of the -pne o'clock train from Cardiff. At Barry vehicles were in waiting, and in these theJ Company were driven to the high level reservoir at Pencoedtre. The works here were briefly inspected, a move The works here were briefly inspected, a move being then made for the low level reservoir. This having also been inspected, the party betook themselves once more to the road, and were driven to the pumping-station at Biglis, Some two miles -Pmg distant. Here all assembled in the* engine-house, where the task of setting in motion the two powerful pumping engines was gracefully per- formed by Mrs Fred L. Davis, wife of the" High Sheriff of Glamorganshire and chairman of the company, and Miss Hancock, a daughter of one of the directors. Both ladies were pre- sented, as a memento of the occasion, with a silver key, appropriately inscribed. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the High Sheriff, on behalf of the contractors, invited those present to a luncheon, which was served in a tent adjoining i the engine house.
GREAT UNION OF BREWERS AND…
GREAT UNION OF BREWERS AND PUBLICANS. What has been described as the most revciu- tionary of all unions is about to be publicly an uounced. The wealthiest of trades is to combine in London for a compensation scheme of its own, and to further protect itself from such annoyances to which, it must be admitted, it has of late been subjected. About 100 leading capitalists, having money sunk in public-house properties, have com- bined, with a number of brewers and publicans, to form themselves into a formidable union. It is to be both offensive and defensive, and it is estimated will concern over JS5,000,000 worth of property, £ 1,000,000 being first dealt wi4h. We understand that it is to take the form of an assets corporation, confined to the trfide, and although the great insurance companies have hitherto held aloof from investment in property connected with licenses in this cjise a new de- paritye is to take place, and the Assurance Trust Corporation is taking an active part in the matter.
sDEATH OF MR E. LLEWELLYN…
sDEATH OF MR E. LLEWELLYN THOMAS, THE HEATH. Funeral at Ystradmynach. It appears that Mr Edward Llewellyn Thomas, of Ystradmynach and The Heath, died at tha Burlington Hotel, London, on Friday morning. He had been staying at the hotel since his return from Scotland on the Saturday before. The body was brought from London to Cardiff on Saturday by the early morning train reaching the last named town, and was conveyed to Ystradmynach in a hearse by road, reaching that place about 6.0 a.m. The body was removed at once to Ystrad- mynach Mansion, the residence of the deceased gentleman, to await interment. The sad and un- expected death of Mr Thomas had cast a solemn gloom over the locality. At the service on Sunday the Rev H. Thomas, in the course of a sermon, based upon the text Job xiv., 1, 2 verses, "Man that is born of woman," &c., made very touching reference to the death of the deceased. The funeral of Mr Edward Llewellyn Thomas, the popular young squire of the Heath and Y strad Mynach estates, who died so suddenly at the Burlington Hotel, London, on Thursday last, took place on Wednesday amid widespread mani- festations of mourning and regret. The remains had been conveyed from London on Friday to Ystrad Mynach House, and it was here that the impressive rites were conducted. Friends and mourners commenced to assemble shortly before one o'clock, and at 1.30, when the procession was formed, a large concourse had assembled on the lawn in front of the house. A number of gentlemen from Cardiff were conveyed to Y skad Mynach in a special saloon attached to the 12.20 p.m. Rhymney train, while the repre- sentatives of the Pontypridd tenants and trades- men drove thither in brakes and carriages along the road via Caerphilly. The body was enclosed in a leaden shell and placed in a wooden coffin, which was inserted in a magnificent outer coffin of polished oak, old English style, with massive brass mountings. The breast-plate showed the age of the departed to have been only 22. Twelve representatives of the tenantry acted as bearers, and carried the coffin on their shoulders from the house to the hearse, where the coffin was soon hidden beneath a mass of magnificent floral tributes and various designs sent from far and near. Mr Peter Davies, of Duke-street, Cardiff, who acted as undertaker, superintended the arrange- ments, and precisely at 1.30 the cortege started. and proceeded with measured tread alona the winding road to Holy Trinity Church closelby, a slight fall of rain taking place at the time. Mean- while, the beD tolled in a mournful monotone the requiem of the dead. Preceding the hearse came the members of the Maesycwminer ("Temple of Peace") Court of Foresters—of which deceased was a financial member-all wearing black sashes in token of mourning while immediately behind the hearse, which was the only vehicle in the procession, were the chief mourners, viz. :— Captain M. Lindsay, R.E. (brother-in-law of the deceased); Mr H. M. Kennard, London (uncle); Mr T. Howard Kennard, London, and Mr R. W Kennard, Abergavenny (cousins); Mr Arthur W. Leatham, and Mr J. E. Illingworth, Reading, one of the trustees of the estate under the late Mr G. W. G. Thomas's will. It was intimated that another near relative, Mr W. Martyn Thomas Kennard, was unfortunately absent in India. Following came a large number of friends, walk- ing two abreast, among them being Colonel Lindsay, The Woodlands, Cardiff; Mr Superin- tendent Lindsay, Merthyr; Mr R. Thurston Bassett, Crossways, Cardiff; Mr T. Forsier Brown, Cardiff; Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., Cardiff; Captain Dighton, Newlands, Gloucester, shire; Mr C. H. Williams, Roath Court; Mr Rhys Williams, Miskin Manor; Major H. LI. Grover, Clydach Court, Pontypridd Mr E. F. Lynch-Blosse, Penarth; Rev. J. Sparks, Undy- near Chepstow; Mr J. R. Crawsiwy; Captain J. R. Glyn Homfray, Penllme Castle: Mr George Williams, Llanrumney Hall; Mr J. D. Williams, The Brewery, Pontypridd; Mr Evan Williams, Clydach Yale: Mr Edward Williams, Gelliwian, Pontypridd Mr Wm. Smith, Cwrt-y-celyn, Nantgarw; Mr Evan James, Llanfabon; Dr. W, Leigh, Glyn Bar- goed; Dr. Charles Vachell, Cardiff; Mr Henry Lewis, Greenmeadow; Mr Godfrey Clarke, Talygarn Mr Tylor Roper, Coedriglan Mr H. L. Scott, Hinckley; Col. Tyler, Llantrithyd; Rev. H. J. Williams, B.A., vicar of Pontypridd Mr D. T. Alexander, Cardiff; Dr. E. P. Evans. Mountain Ash Messrs Hopkin, Smith Davies, W.. Phillips, W. Seaton, T. Davies, David Row- lands, J. F. McClune, W. Jones-Powell, C. N. Penn, T. Forrest, C. H. Herdson, — Treharne, C. G. Roberts, all from Pontypridd. At the porch leading to the church, the procession was met by three surpliced clergymen, viz., the Rev. D. Leigh, vicar of Llanfabon Rev H. Thomas, Ystradmynach and Rev J. P. Davies, vicar of Gabalfa, each of whom took part in the impressive service conducted within the sacred edifice, where the chancel had been decked with plants. The village choir led the singing, and, as the crowded congregation departed, Mendelssohn's "Dead March" (in Saul) was played on the organ. The coffin was again shouldered by the tenants, and carried into the vault beneath the church, where the bodies of the late squire's father, grandfather, grandmother, and two brothers are already interred, the burial service being meanwhile read by the vicar of Llanfabon. The service, both in the church and at the graveside, was in English, but, when the vault was being vacated by the bearers and some of the principal mourners, the vicar of Llan- fabon gave out the grand old Welsh hymn, "Bydd myrdd 0 Ryfeddodau," which was most effectively sung, and thrice repeated. The route from the house to the church was lined by a large number of people from the neighbouring hamlets, who respectfully uncovered as the hearse passed. Signs of deep mourning were evident on all hands.
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDVOD.
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDVOD. The surplus arising out of the la.te meetings at Bangor of the Royal National Eisteddvod Associ- ation is returned at a little over J3500. T It has been decided to apportion it between the National Eisteddvod Association, the Anglesey and Car- narvonshire Infirmary, the Clio industrial train- ing-ship, and the North Wales Scholarship Association.
DIED ON HER WEDDING DAY.
DIED ON HER WEDDING DAY. A Painful Case from Dean Forest. Mr M. F. Carter, district coroner, attended at the King's Head Inn, Breams Eaves, near Lydney, on Wednesday evening, and held an inquiry touchihg the death of Alice Baldwin.— Esther Baldwin, widow, who had been twice a patient at the Gloucester Lunatic Asylum, said she was the mother of the deceased. Deceased slept at home and went daily to work at the house of Mr Hampton. On Thursday, the 16th inst., she came home ill and complained of feeling cold. Witness got her some bear and brandy. She vomited very much. No one thought of sending for a doctor, as it was thought to be only a chill. Deceased was, however, in great pain, and on Saturday morning, the 18th, a neighbour having come in and said she was dying, witness sent at once for Dr Halpin, who was away on another im- portant case. At one o'clock the same day the woman died without having been seen.—Dr Halpin said had he been summoned on the first day the life might have been saved. He had heard the evidence, and in his opinion death was due to inflammation of the bowels. What set up the inflammation could not now be determined, but the circumstances did not tend to show the deceased had taken any foreign substance.— Wilson Baldwin, a brother of the deceased, said they lived in a cottage which had one room up and one down. There lived in it, and slept in the one room on two beds, the mother with two grown-up daughters (one being the deceased and the other an imbecile) and a little child, besides witness and his brother. Deceased, who was 22 years of age, had had two illegitimate children. both being alive. One was taken possession of by a third sister who lived a little distance away. The father of the second child was a Monmouth man, and paid 2s regular towards its support. They had arranged to be married on the Satur- day, the day the girl died. Deceased looked forward to it with much interest, and had made all necessary arrangements. She was happy over the incident, and witness had no reason to think she dreaded it.—After an address by the Coroner, who said he should report the case to the Mon- mouth authorities, the jury found a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.
VICAR, DOCTOR, AND TRESPASSER.
VICAR, DOCTOR, AND TRESPASSER. At Cardiff police-court on Monday—before Dr Paine and Alderman Jacobs—John Goode (24) was charged with being found in the front lawn of 25, Charles-street, for some unlawful purpose al so with assaulting Dr Frederick Evans; also with assaulting Police-constable Hector Dingwall while in the execution of his duty on Sunday morning.—P.C. DingwaIIsaid he arrested the prisoner in St. Andrew's-crescent, and charged him with having been on the premises of Vicar Thompson for an unlawful purpose. He immediately struck witness on the face —Dr Frederick Evans said about a quarter-past twelve he heard a handbell ringing, and looking out found the noise came from the Rev Mr Thomp- son's house, which is near. Mr Thompson was at his bedroom ringing the handbell. Mr Thomp- son then came down. Some persons ran away, and one of them left a hat behind. He, with Dr Thomp- son, a neighbour, who arrived by this time, went in pursuit of the fellows and captured the prisoner, who was not drunk, though he had been drinking. Prisoner, seeing that he was about to hold on to him, struck him on the face. —Vicar Thompson said he was awakened by hearing a noise in the passage leading to the back of the vicarage. What first attracted his attention was the voice of a woman protesting evidently against rough usage of some sort. There were two men on the pavement outside as if they were on guard. He shouted to them to go away, called out Police rung his handbell, and made a general row. (Laughter.) Then some man rushed out, a woman followed him, and the others ran away also. Then Dr Evans and Dr Thompson came to his assistance.—The prisoner's only explanation was drunkenness. He was fined 20s and costs or 21 days' imprisonment with hard labour for the assault on Dr Evans.
CARDIFF MUSEUM.
CARDIFF MUSEUM. Mr Stome's Resignation. As some indication of the esteem in which Mr Storrie is held and the value attached to his services in the cause of science locally, and his capacity as curator of the Cardiff Museum, we may state that a large and numerously signed memorial was presented to the committee of the Museum on Tuesday night, praying that some arrangement, if possible, might be effected by which Mr Storrie might remain. The signatures appended were of the most influential and representative character, and embraced no fewer than twelve migistrates, several coun- cillors, leading members of medical profes- sion, barristers, clergymen, professors of the university, many distinguished scientific and literary gentlemen, solicitors, architects, mer- chants, &c., &c. All shades of political opinion were represented. The memorialists wished it to be particularly understood that they desired to cast no reflection upon the action taken by the committee, but that their only desire was that Mr Storrie should be retained, that being practi- cally the universal desire of the town. The memorial was presented by a deputation consist- ing of Mr C. J. Jackson, South Wales Circuit, and Mr R. Drane, F.C L. There is now every reason to believe that any little friction which may have existed between Mr Storrie and the committee will, through a little friendly negotia- tion and explanation, be entirely removed.
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THE POLICE COURTS. .
THE POLICE COURTS. On Saturday, at the Cardiff polce- court—before AldJJ acobs and Sir M. Morgan— A* Atkins was charged with stealing three serge jackets, valued at 8s 9d, from the shop of George H. Alsop, Caroline-street. Yesterday after- noon the prisoner was seen to take the jackets from a hook outside the shop, and he was apprehended by Inspector Harris in Bute- street, with the jackets in his possession. The prisoner, who appeared to have been drinking freely, now pleaded that he had been laid up for some weeks with fever, and that he did not know whether he took the jackets or not. The prisoner had not been in trouble previously, and he was sent to gaol for seven days with hard labour. At the Newport police-court, on Saturday, William Brown was charged on a warrant with assaulting William Williams, at Rogerstone. On Monday evening complainant, who had had an idle Monday, was going home with plenty of liquor aboard, when prisoner attacked him in a cowardly manner, blackened his left eye, and injured his forehead by kicking him. Mrs Baker who came out of a shop to receive the impact of complainant being knocked against her, appealed to the manhood of the men in the crowd, as complainant was very drunk— so drunk that he got up when told to do so to get knocked down again. At this new definition of drunkenness the court smiled with interest. The defence was that complainant provoked the accused by gibes as to his grand- mother, and was the aggressor in the fight. The complainant and the prisoner are, or were at the time, employed at Nettlefolds', and the witnesses for the defence were also recruited from the workmen. One of these said that when complainant was knocked against the wall, he said I have had enough to-night; we will settle it in the morning." Prisoner had the benefit of Mr Lyndon Moore's advocacy. — He was fined 20s and the Bench bound both men over to keep the peace. At Cardiff on Monday—before Dr Paine, Sir Morgan Morgan, and Alderman Jacobs—James Dens (H), William Hone (10), and Edward Simons (11) were charged with stealing seven pigeons, value 10s, from a coop at the back of 41, Richard's-terrace, on the 17th inst. This was the somewhat usual tale of boys climbing over a back wall and possessing themselves of precious pigeons, which in this case belonged to Alfred Bar- ritch. They were afterwards sold to Mr William Lane, hairdresser, for 2s.—Dr Paine said he had/ observed that the Roath boys were more given to stealing pigeons than the lads of any other part. of the town. They were very mischievous. Dens and Hone, having been previously convicted of stealing, were sentenced to a day's imprisonment and 12 strokes of the birch rod each, and Simons, not having been up before, was ordered a day's imprisonment and six strokes of the birch rod.— Albert Charles White (28) was charged that. he, on October 6th, 1890, did unlawfully, by falsely representing that he was representing the Baptist Mills Pottery Company. Bristol, and authorised to solicit orders for them for goods, obtain of Ernest Taylor the sum of £1 of the moneys of the said Ernest Taylor, with intent to defraud.—Mr Taylor said the prisoner presented himself at his house, representing that he belonged to the above company. He offered to supply witness with a crate of teapots for £3 10s, the. terms being £1 deposit and the remainder in two months. He paid prisoner the £1 deposit, but he never re- ceived the teapots.—The case was remanded, to permit further inquiries to be made. At Newport police-court, on Monday, Geo. Price was charged with assaulting William Deasey.— One afternoon a fortnight ago the two men, who were working together at Liswerry near the extremity of Newport, began to discuss the musical abilities of their friends. It appears that Price's spouse has so enchanted him with her divine voice that he avowed she was the best singer in the two countries. This Deasey could not accept, and they came to blows. The latter pushed Price against the wall, and he retaliated, so a witness said, by draw- ing a knife, and stabbing his opponent on the forehead, inflicting a severe wound. Deasey did not wish to press the charge, and Price denied the use of the knife.—The. Bench, however, evidently thought that the wound on the forehead was proof conclusive that some sharp instrument had been used, and fined the prisoner 40s or one month's imprisonment.— William Abbott, a youth of 17 years, formerly a tramcar conductor at Cardiff, was charged with neglecting to pay £3 Os 6d, the amount due for the support of the illegitimate child of Mary Ann Warner, of which the court some two months ago decided he was the father. William denied the paternity and appealed to quarter sessions, but the decision was last week confirmed. Through Mr Harrison, solicitor, an offer was now made of a sovereign down and the remainder by monthly instalments, and the court adjourned the case for a month in order to allow the youngster to keep his promise. At Pcnarth on Monday-beforc Messrs J. S. Corbett, V. Traves, and James Ware—George Guy (who had been previously summoned, but did not appear) was brought up and charged at the instance of the Taff Vale Railway Company with travelling on their line without having obtained a ticket. — At the open- ing of the case considerable discussion took place between the solicitor for the com- pany and the magistrates' clerk on technicalities connected with the form of summons, after which, John Evans, ticket collector, was called, who said he remembered the 26th September last. Defendant travelled by the 9.57 p.m. train. Witness asked defendant for his ticket, when he refused to show it or to pay his fare, or give his name and address. Witness, however, knew his name. He told me to go to h——.—P.C. Davies was called and said that defendant was drunk and violent. He heard him refuse to show his ticket. Did not say he had lost it. He also re- fused to pay or give his name.—Fined jBl and costs or 14 days.—Evan Thomas and John Prosser, both of Mountain Ash, were charged with furiously riding ponies on the Esplanade at Penarth, at about3 p.m. There were many people about at the time. They were an annoyance and a source of danger to visitors.Fined 10s and costs each. — Michael Donaghan, of Cadoxton, water clerk at Barry Dock, was charged with being drunk and disorderly.— Fined 10s including costs.—George George and Thomas Vick were charged with being drunk and disorderly in Maughan-street, Penarth, on Sun- day, 19th inst.—P.C. Daniel Evans gave evi- dence as to their condition, language, and conduct.—Each was fined JBl, including costs. At Llandaff on Monday—before Messrs Jonas Watson and G. Phillips—Wm. John James, car- penter, and Ann James, Phillog, were charged with using threats towards Eliza James, wife of the male defendant, on the 9th inst.—Mr H. Cousins appeared for the defence, and Mr J. H. Jones for complainant.—Eliza James, wife of William James, said on the day in question she was at home when Ann James, her mother- in-law, visited her. She asked her how her hus- band was, and if he had been assaulting her lately. Witness did not satisfy her curiosity. She took a plate from the table and said, "I'll finish you," and then sat down on a chair and said she would wait for her son to come home, when they would both finish her. She also asked complainant why she married her son. She left soon afterwards, and returned about 7.30. At that hour her husband and his mother walked into the house. Witness then asked her husband if it was his mother with him. He did not reply, but walked into the house. Witness then said, If you don't put that woman out I will go." After this the woman used threats towards her. At the time she had an umbrella in her hands, and said she would finish her. Her husband also repeated the threat to- wards witness.—Mr Cousins cross-examined wit- ness, who said she was not subject to hysterics. She was aware that her mother-in-law had met with an accident previous to the day named, and that she was under the doctor's care.—After hearing the evidence of a neighbour, Mr Watson said the magistrates were of opinion that it was simply a family squabble. They would dismiss the case. At the Cardiff police-court, on Wednes- day—before Dr Paine and Alderman Jacobs- George Collins, alias Rees (22), was charged by Detective Oxley on a warrant with assaulting Charles Duffy, in Janet-street, Moors, on the 9th of September last; also charged on a warrant with assaulting and beating Amelia Duffy on the same date. Mr Amelia Duffy said she went to "the woman who lived wÍth the prisoner" and applied for a debt she owed her for sewing. She flatly refused, saying she owed nobody in the werld anything. She added a number of epithets more forcible than polite. The prisoner then arrived on the scene, and struck her several times on the face, blackening her eyes. The husband of Mrs Duffy came to her assistance, and prisoner knocked him down and kicked him as he lay on the ground, so that he had to be removed to the Infirmary.—Prisoner said he could produce witnesses who would put a dif- ferent complexion on the matter. Duffy came up, seized the girl he was living with," and said, Now, Amelia, give it to her."—The prisoner was remanded till Friday.—Mary Ann Roper (29), Mary Lee (29), and G. Hull (34), were charged with stealing a suit of clothes, a pair of drawers, a singlet, and a pair of boots, value 35s, from No. 30, Herbert-street, the property of Daniel Burns, on the 20th instant. George Hull was charged with receiving the above well knowing it to have been stolen. This was the old story of Jack ashore getting into public- houses, meeting women of bad character, and adjourning with them to their haunts. Of course, being intoxicated, they relieved him of his bundle of clothes and then left him to the mercy of the "four winds of Heaven." Much smartness was shown by P.C. R. Hooper, who happened to be on duty in Bute-street. He had not heard of the robbery, but he observed this big navvy, Hull, with his pockets very bulky, and presenting an appearance not quite in keeping with the human form divine. The other prisoners, too, were in his company, which rendered the situation more interesting. The male prisoner produced the boots, and said he had bought them at Pontypridd. This seemed to the policeman a rather far-fetched suggestion, and he took him in custody, thinking, probably, that if worse had come, worse remained behind. And so it turned out, for on being searched a nice little wardrobe was found on him, including a new shirt, a pair of drawers, and other articles. The evidence against Maty Lee was not strong enough, and she was discharged. The other prisoners were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment each.—J. Barker (22) was charged with being unlawfully found on the premises No. 8, Scott-street, and stealing therefrom a pockethandkerchief, value tVzd, the property of Henry Smith, jun. also with assaulting Jane Smith in a bedroom at No. 8, Scott-street, on the 22nd inst. It appeared that the prisoner inserted himself through a cellar trap, and got into Smith's house, where he proceeded to search the pockets of clothing hanging in the room. In groping about he put his hand on the throat of the little girl. Jane Smith, but she was more frightened than hurt. She screamed, and awakened her father, who promptly got out of bed. Prisoner then beat a retreat as fast as he could, and was re- ascending by the cellar trap when Smith pulled him down by the legs. On being asked what brought him there, he said (acting drunkenness} that ne had been drinking and been robbed, and did not know what he was doing.-P.C, Isaac Morgan, who arrested him, said he was not drunk when he took him into custody. He was stupid, as if he had been drinking the night before.—A certificate of discharge from a ship was handed in and found to be very satisfactory. Dr Paine, in ordering nl him to be imprisoned for a month with hare labour, said that but for the good certificate it would have gone harder with him. Officer Badger was going up Dock-street, New. port, on Wednesday last when he saw Edwin Hill, a youth, fumbling in the pockets of an over- coat which he was carrying. Questioning him as to where he got it from, the answers given did not satisfy the officer, and lie took the youth to the police station, to discover afterwards that the coat belonged to Mr Thomas Bassett, of Church Farm, Redwick, who had left it in his trap at the King's Head Hotel. Hill, who comes from Bath, now pleaded guilty, but added that he repented after he had purloined the coat, and was taking it back when the officer arrested him. This statement was not credited by the court, and a sentence of 14 days' imprison- ment was pronounced. Badger was commended for his smartness. Uriah King, a burly-looking labourer, appeared at the prisoners' bar at Newport police-court yes- terday and heard his wife detail to the magistrates the story of how he came home on Tuesday last the worse for drink, and because his dinner was not ready struck her and threatened to kill her. She had only been married two years, and during that time she had her eyes blackened and face bruised on numerous occasions by her husband. The lady rattled away at a tremendous rate until brought up by the Mayor, who told her that her tongue was enough to irritate any man. This was not deemed a sufficient excuse for the husband, however, who is to spend the next 14 days at Usk Prison. There was the usual quota of School Board cases at Newport borough police-court yesterday. The defendants hailed principally from the Main- dee district, end Mr J. Hutchins (the Clerk tc the .Boa,rd) was assisted by Berry, the Maindee attendance officer. Mr Henry Phillips was the magistrate in attendance. The first case that Berry took in hand was that of John Pugsley, whose boy, he alleged, was running wild in the streets instead of being in the school. A letter was received from Mrs Pugsley promising that the lad should go to school, and on this the Court said the case would be adjourned.. Berry was not pleased at this, and told the Court it was no use bringing cases there if they were dealt with in that manner. Brandish- ing some papers in the air, he declared emphati- cally that he would not bring another case to the court, and added that the defendants were sum- moned not for what they were going to do, but for what they had done. The Court looked on in amazement at Berry, and Air Hutching, appealed to him to be quiet, and then, turning to the Court, apologised for the officer's warmth. The Magistrates' Clerk smilingly suggested that he should be committed for contempt of court. The Bench, however, said that Mr Berry's Jaw was correct, and appeased his wrath by fining the defendant Pugsley 2" 6d. The officer's protest bore fruit, for two other defen- dants, whose children were alleged to be running wild in the streets, were fined 5s each. At Newport borough police-court yesterday Mark Pope was asked to explain why he had got drunk and knocked down a fellow-workman named Sharp in High-street on Thursday evening. Mark readily acknowledged the first part of the indict- ment, but the latter he stoutly denied, although he could not refrain from exhibiting malice against Sharp, whom lie blamed for taking work which should have fallen to his share. The police officer backed up Sharp's statement, and with this two-fold testimony the Court de- cided to ask for immediate the payment of half-a- Eiinea, and a promise to pay to our Sovereign idy the Queen a further £ 10 if he falls foul of any of her liege subjects for the next six months. —William John Andrews also took too much liquor yesterday, and late last night presented himself at the Model Lodging-house, where lie demanded accomodation. This was refused, but he persisted in his demand. Inspector Brooks was requested to use his persuasive powers to get him away. Andrews, however, was only irritated by the officer's presence, and he rushed into the street, took off his hat and coat, and wished to have a game of fistcuffs with the burly inspector, who declined the compliment. Andrews followed him to the police office door, and then, refusing to go away, was placed in the cells, and this morning Mr H. Phillips asked for a contribution of 5s to tl the court coffers. Officer Walker told how Henry Walsh was disorderly in Dock-street. He had, it seemed, made arrangements to purchase a donkey, which was afterwards sold to a higher bidder, and this annoyed him. Mrs Henry Walsh added as another reason that her husband was "rather tossicated in liquor." The Court requested a payment of 5s from the lady.
-----.--. GLAMORGAN COUNTY…
GLAMORGAN COUNTY RATE ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE. Meeting at Cardiff. A meeting of the county rate assessment com- mittee was held at the county offices, Cardiff, on Thursday. Present: Aldermen Jenkins and T. Williams, and County Councillors Morris, Rhys, and Roberts. Alderman Thomas Williams pre. sided.-It was proposed by Councillor Rhys, seconded by Councillor Morris, and unanimously carried That the re-valuation of cottage property be for the present deferred, and that we adopt the union assess- ment and that a small committee be appointed to go into the whole question. Mr Morgan, assistant-overseer, LIantrissant. was examined. An increase of £ 663 was made in the valuation of the public-house property. On the motion of Mr Rhys, seconded by Mr Morris, an addition of 15 per cent. was made in the valuation of collieries in the Swansea Union. Mr Jordan, over< seer of the Llansamlet Higher and Lower pansh, was sworn and examined. Llansamlet parish, public-house property was increased 1-065; coal. £ 547. The total valuation to be assessed a" £28,607. Public-house property was inerensed. £ 17 in Llansamlet Lower. Total in Llansamlet Lower, £ 2,680; coal, JB120. Mr William Thomas Bevan, of Llandilo-Taly bont, was sworn and examined. The total rate able value of the parish is JBlo,514 10s. £ 50 wat added to the valuation of public-house property. Total valuation, £ 16,616. Mr John Howell, overseer of Swansea Higher and Lower, said the rateable value of tne parish was £ 2,192 2s 8d. There are 15 public- houses, with a rateable value of £ 343. 15 per cent. is deducted from the gross estimated rental to arrive at the rateable value. The sum of B114 was added to the public-house property valua- tion. Coal, j3202 increase. Total valuation, £ 20,408. Mr Daniel Thomas Davies, overseer of Clase, sworn,said that the rateable value was;612,438 12s. Public-houses are rated at E104 10s. An ad- dition of £116 was ma,de to the valuation of mansions, and J345 on the public-houses, and JB957 for the collieries. Total, £ 13,536. Mr William Clint, overseer of Penderry, was examined next. Rateable value, £ 13,477. There are four public-houses of the rateable value of JE71 10s, which was increased to dSlOO £1.172 increase in coal. Total valuation, £ 14,677. The total rateable value cf the Cardiff Union outside the borough was fixed at JE348,358, being an increase of £110,000 total increase of Swansea Union, jB15,000 total 'icrease of Bridgend Union, dB40,000 Pontardawe to remain as union assessment. A large increase was made to the valuation of Neath union assessment, in some cases 10 and it. others 15 per cent. With regard to the Pontypridd Union the fig-ures now are Ystradyfodwg valuation £ 297.331 Eglwysilan 51,888 Llanfabon „ 24,322 Llantrissant 86,720 Llantwit Fardre 67,800 Llanwonno „ 182,707 Total for Pontypridd Union £ 710,768 Llanelly Union is to remain as heretofore. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday next, at 3 p.m.
BARRY ANDCADOXTON LIBERAL…
BARRY ANDCADOXTON LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. The third annual meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Liberal Association was held at the. Welsh Independent Chapel, Holton, Barry Dock, on Wednesday evening last, Councillor J. C. 'ce- Meggitt, one of the vice-presidents, was voted to the chair, and the attendance of members was very gratifying.—Important letters were read from Mr J. Arthur Hughes and Dr Lloyd Edwards. The former strongly recommended the immediate division of the Barry district into three wards, one for Barry, one for Holton (Barry Dock), and one for Cadoxton, with a small cen. tral committee, constituted of nine members. three from each ward. Dr Edwardt also made a somewhat similar recom- mendation, and a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs J. A. Hughes (Barry), W. Lloyo Edwards (Hoiton), and B. Lewis (Cadoxton), was appointed to divide into three wards, and report to a general meeting. It was decided that each ward committee should consist of 25 J members, who will select their own officers. The ward committees will be under the control of the general association.—The secretary, Mr H. H. Russell, read a very gratifying report, and chronicled a great increase in the number of members during the past year.-The report of treasurer, Dr 0 Donnel showed that there WtIf. a satisfactory balance on the right side.-Officen were then elected as follows :—President, Alder. man J. Cory, J.P., re-elected; treasurer, D: P. J. O'Donnell, re-elected and secretary, H. H. Russell, re-elected registration agent, Mr J. Arthur Hughes, solicitor.-It was decided tha' the three vice-presidents should consist of thE chairmen of the new wards. —Several members were elected, and the proceedings terminated.
---. THE MAYORALTY OF SWANSEA.
THE MAYORALTY OF SWANSEA. Sir John Llewelyn's Acceptance of the Invitation. The Mayor of Swansea (Alderman Freeman), who is at present on a visit to London, had on Wednesday the following letter addressed to him by Sir John Llewelyn in response to the wish of the council that he should accept the mayoralty for the ensuing year :— Penllergare, Swansea, Oct. 22nd, 1890. My dear Mr Mayor,—It is with a deep sense of the responsibilities involved in the most honour- able position offered to me, and also with a sincere appreciation of the very handsome way in which the borough county council have, through you, conveyed the same to me, that after due consideration, I have now to say that I will accept the offer of the mayoralty of this im- portant borough for the coming year, and do my best to uphold the interests of all during my term of office. Relying upon the assistance and co- operation of the council for the good of all and the advancement of the town,—I am, yours very sincerely, ..T. T. D. LLEWELYN. It is considered probable that Sir John will Wish to be a councillor before being created mayor, and that he will consequently accept the offer of the ratepayers of Morriston to return him Unopposed. Mr John Glasbrook, one of the most Useful members of the expiring council, has de- clined to seek re-election in the ictoria Ward because the working men wish to run a candidate. It is, however, considered likely that be will accede to the wish of the working men to Itand for the Castle Ward.
-----,.-..-THE QUEEN AND THE…
THE QUEEN AND THE CANON- A short time before his death Canon Liddon Wrote to a correspondent in Melbourne a letter Which finally disposed of the idle gossip that was at one time current as to hi.s personal relations with tho Queen :—"June 3rd, 1890, 3, Arnen- Court, St. Paul's, E.C.—Dear Sir,—Certainly I Ihould advise you to believe very little of the per- ianal gossip which is retailed from London. It ia true when Mr MacColl was attacked on the ICOre of his account of the impaled man whom he aaw on the Save, 1 thought it my duty to bear Witness to his accuracy. But I have no reason to suppose that the correspondence which fol- lowed ever attracted the notice of the Queen. The only occasion on which I ever preached before her was eight years before it. On that Oocasion I did not imitate Bossuet,' or use any Such words as And you, Madam, must also die,' ftor did the Queen leave her seat before the Conclusion of the service. I have no means of knowing what she may have said to the late Dean of Windsor. But I was staying with the bean at the time, and what lie said to me was Juite inconsistent with the words quoted as hav- ing been used by the Queen." p'" I have thabest reason for knowing," added the Canon, that the Queen does not entertain towards me any feelings less kindly and gracious than towards others of her subjects." In confirmation of which he rtated that her Majesty had offered him the See Wf St. Albans, which he had been compelled to lecline on the ground of health."
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MINERAL OWNERS AND MINING…
MINERAL OWNERS AND MINING ACCIDENT DISTRESS. At a special meeting of the Board of Manage- ment of the North Wales Miners' Permanent Relief Society, held at Chester on Saturday, it was announced that Colonel Blundell, C.B., M.P., had intimated that in future he should contribute, as a mineral lessor, twelve and a half per cent. on the amount subscribed by the work- people in his employ, in addition to the per- centage he already pays as a colliery proprietor. Mr CAMPBELL, the secretary of the Central Association for Dealing with Distress caused by Mining Accidents, said that Colonel Blundell s contribution would be paid to the Lancashire and Cheshire Society, in whose district his collieries were situated, but the generous promise would be received with great interest in all the mining districts of the kingdom, for they were all concerned in the endeavour that was being made to induce the mineral lessors to be- come contributors as well as the workmen and colliery masters. Hitherto some of the few lessors who contributed systematically based their sub- scriptions on a percentage of the royalties re- ceived, but this method was objected to by many as inquisitorial. This objection, however, did not apply to the plan on which Colonel Blundell pro- posed to pay, and which was originally suggested in connection with the North Wales Society. It was stated at the meeting that^rrangements were being made with the view of holding a meeting of lessors, in which the Duke of Westminster has consented to take part, and which was delayed owing to the death of the late SinEvan Morris, who practically had charge of the movement in the northern portion of the principality. Mr Evan Owen, of Cardiff, secretary of the Monmouthshire and South Wales Miners' Per- manent Provident Society, was present at the meeting by invitation, and a paper was read by Mr William Watson, secretary of the West Riding of Yorkshire Miners' Permanent Relief Fund, on "Superannuation of Miners." Mr Owen spoke on this subject, and said that every step that was being taken with the object of securing an old age benefit was being watched with great interest by the workmen in his dis- trict, and he trusted that the very practical sug- gestions of Mr Watson would be carried into effect.
THE RAILWAY MEN.
THE RAILWAY MEN. A Union of Railway Clerks. A general meeting of all railway clerks was held at Aberdare on Sunday, to take into con- sideration the question of amalgamation, and to discuss the grievances as recently set forth in the columns of the South IVaks Echo, The following subjects were discussed:—(1) Overtime and remuneration; (2) maximum salaries and promotion; (3) employment of super- numeraries (4) annual leave and relief; (5) uniform staff appointed to posts to which clerks are entitled. The proceedings lasted during the greater part of the day, and the atten- dance, which was thoroughly representative, numbered about 70 clerks. The respective subjects upon the agenda were reviewed at great lengt14 and eventually it was decided to form a union, to be called "The Railway Clerks Union," and a strong committee of 19 officials, with the chair- man and secretary to be ex-officio members, was ■ appointed, Mr Bolt, of Cardiff, being ananimously appointed secretary. Meeting of Railway Men. On Sunday afternoon a largely attended meet- ing of railway men was held at the Reading- room, Tondu. Mr Millman was voted to the chair, and Mr Hancock to the vice-chair. The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to :— That this meeting deprecates the action of the directors in refusing to meet the representatives of the employes re the national programme for reduction of hours, and pledges itself to use all legitimate means to cany the same to a successful issue. That this meeting, having read the speech of Mr F. G. Saunders, chairman of the board (in which he is reported to have said that the Great Western staff were satisfied with their condition of service), is of opinion that that gentleman must be in ignorance of the employees' memorial, and hereby instruct their dele- gate to the conference to again approach the board with a view to an interview. That it be an instruction to the delegate at Glouces- ter to endeavour to bring about a full representative meeting of all grades with a view to approaching the board with delegates representing all grades. Mr George Burt was elected as delegate to the Gloucester conference, and votes of thanks to the Press and the chairman terminated the meeting. On Sunday afternoon a largely-attended meet- ing of employes of every grade in the employ of the Great Western Company was held at Blaina. The meeting was convened for the purpose of considering the best way and means of one of their delegates getting an interview with their directors. The first resolution was to the effect that they should stand firm to secure the terms set forth in the national manifesto.—A delegate was appointed to the general meeting to be held at Gloucester on the 26th.—It Was unanimously agreed that a memorial, which sholùd be signed by every man in the district, be placed before the district superintendent, stating the men's grievances, and intimating that unless a reply was sent to them the men would take steps to demand an interview with the directors. A meeting of railwaymen was held at the Board Schools, Griffithstown, on Sunday afternoon in connection with the national hours movement. Mr Western presided, supported by several other members of the A.S.R.S.—Mr Hill was elected representative to attend a conference at Gloucester on the 26th inst.—Resolutions similar to those adopted at other centres were carried, and strong expressions of opinion were uttered on the un- reasonable hours now worked.
CARDIFF SHIP CARPENTERS.
CARDIFF SHIP CARPENTERS. Important Concessions. The recent dispute in connection with the demands of the Cardiff ship carpenters has at last been satisfactorily settled. It will be remembered that some time ago the Cardiff ship carpenters Sent in a demand for, among other things, an increase of wages, and certain alterations of the rules under which they are employed. Negotia- tions between the representatives of the ship- builders and others who are their employers were opened, and these have now been brought to a successful issue, an agreement having been mutually agreed to, and signed at a meeting of the representatives of both sides held on Thursday evening at the Park Hotel, Cardiff. The masters' interests were entrusted to Mr Wailes, of the Mount Stuart Dry Dock Mr Strong, the Tyne- side Dock; and Mr London, of the Barry Dry Dock; while the men's delegates were prominent members of the Associated Carpenters' Union. Five out of the six points demanded by the men have been con- ceded. The more important of these are the granting of an increase of wages of 6d per day, or 38 per week, to each fully qualified man, the new scale of pay to come into operation forthwith, and the inclusion of Barry within the scope of the amended rules. Throughout the somewhat pro- tracted negotiations the employers have received the workmen's delegates with the utmost courtesy and respect, and now that a perfect basis of agreement has been established there is an excel- lent feeling existing between the two parties.
POWELL DUFFRYN COLLIERIES.
POWELL DUFFRYN COLLIERIES. Very extensive operations are being carried on in the neighbourhood of New Tredegar, having for their object the extension of the colliery workings of the district. It was only very recently that the first sod was cut for the sinking of an additional pit, the sinking operations of which are now completed, and a valuable seam of coal, known as the Dirty Vein," has been had at the depth of a little over 100 yards. Extended railway facilities have also been carried out throughout last summer, and are now fast drawing to completion, whereby a new branch has been formed, connecting Ellvet and the new East Ellvet pits direct with George Inn Station on the Rhymney Railway. But the great and important event of the present period from which vast public results will accrue took place on Monday afternoon, when the large new air- compressor engine was started. Although a very large and ponderous concern, it is gratifying to state that under the energetic superintendence of Mr D. Williams, mechanic at these pits, and also that of Mr John Leak, a representative of Messrs Walker Bros., Wigan, about fOU1. months only were taken in completing the wholes concern. The engine stands in an elevated position, and fitted in a house measuring 71ft. long, by 33ft. wide. As is the case with such machinery, it has a double action, having a ponderous fly-wheel, of about 40 tons weight, from which an immense pressure of air will be supplied to both the Ellvet snd the new pit, which, when the whole of the arrangements will be completed, will employ in all upwards of 1,000 men. The turning of handle for ste$n Was performed most admirably by Mr N. Phillips (county councillor), the highly respected manager of these extensive collieries; Messrs D. Williams mechanic; Thos Athron, and John Leak,, representatives of the firm of Walker Brothers, standing on each side and rendering every available assistance. An excel- lent start was made immediately the steam was turned on, for no hitch or failure of any sort took place during the whole trial, amidst rounds of cheers from a very, largo number of people who had assembled ,to witness the important event. Previous to the final start, a successful photograph of the new engine, and the interior of the building, together with a number of the officials of the com- pany, and the workmen concerned, was taken by Messrs Eastman and James, Photographers, Ebbw Vale
GRIEVANCES OF COAL TRIMMERS…
GRIEVANCES OF COAL TRIM- MERS AT CARDIFF. On Tuesday Mr Orbell, of the Dock, Wharf, and Riverside Labourers' Union, accompanied by one of the representatives of the coal trimmers, waited on a number of masters at the Exchange, Docks, and was very courteously received. The Chairman in his opening remarks said that he hoped they met there without prejudice on either side. On calling upon Mr Orbell to state his views that gentlemen expressed his satisfaction at seeing the employers and men meeting in this amicable way. It went far to show that the state- ments made were not always correct that masters were too dictatorial to meet their men on terms of equality, and that the men were too much afraid to speak what they felt be- fore their employers. They had met on what he believed were friendly terms, and with the thorough understanding that no man should be marked for speaking plainly and above board. In the course of the discussion the employers asked one or two questions which Mr Orbell was not then in a position to answer and Mr Orbell, on the other hand, made a few pertinent inquiries, which the employers were not in a position to reply to. However, a definite answer will be given by the employers next Saturday week. On Mr Orbell being asked if he was in favour of conciliation boards, he said he was, and pointed out that the Trades Union Congress had passed a resolution to the effect that it should be part of their business to assist anyone in establishing boards where all questions in dispute could be settled without resort to strikes.
THE TIN-PLATE TRADE.
THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. RussianSpies in South Wales. The manager of an important tin-plate works in South Wales writes :—A correspondent of ours writes us as under, and we should be glad if you would give the letter publicity in an early impression, so as to put those connected with the manufacture of tin plates on their guard. For some time past experiments have been made in Russia with a view of producing finished black plates, so as to render themselves inde- pendent of the imported article. The experi- ments up to the present have not been successful, but we understood that some Russian workmen are over here now with a view of getting employ- ment at tin-plate works, so as to find out how black plates are made in this country. We think it right in mutual interest to give you this hint, and it would be well if you would bring the matter to the notice of your friends in the trade, so as to put them on their guard against foreign work people seeking employment. We give you this information in confidence."
COALOWNERS' ASSOCIATION.
COALOWNERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Coalowners' Association was held on Satur- day at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, when Mr James Lewis presided. Various subjects of interest only to the association were discuased at consider- able length. One subject of public interest,, how- ever, occupied a good deal of the attention of the association, namely, the question of the demand of the workmen for payment for small, coal, in connection with which a test action was tried at the Newport county court recently and upon which a decision was given by Judge Owen. An invitation had been received by the associa- tion from Messrs Walter Morgan and Rees, solicitors, acting on behalf of the workmen, to appoint representatives of the associa- tion to meet the workmen's representatives, Messrs William Abraham, M.P., David Morgan, and Thomas Richards, for the purpose of discuss- ing the whole question.—The association at their meeting to-day adopted the suggestion, and arrangements were made for an early conference.
THE iDISPUTE AT THE FERN,DALE…
THE iDISPUTE AT THE FERN- DALE COLLIERIES. It is stated that the management of the Fern- dale Collieries have received an intimation from Mr Fred L. Davis that the directors will meet the men's representatives some day next week to dis- cuss the dispute which has existed at the works for some time past.
BRITAIN AND THE AUSTRALIAN-STRIKE.
BRITAIN AND THE AUSTRALIAN- STRIKE. The labour delegate who is to enlighten English. trade unionists on Australian trade matters left Sydney by the Orient steamer Cuzco on Sept. 15, and may be expected here about the end of the Week. Mr Fitzgerald's mission has been prompted by what the Australian labour bodies regard as the inadequate representation of their case to kindred organisations in the Old World. Imme- diately on arrival in London Mr Fitzgerald will place himself in communication with Mr John Burns, with a view to having the Australian strike properly placed before the London dockers and others who are just now remitting auxiliary drafts. It will also be sought to counteract the effect of the statement of the situation cabled home by the employers in Melbourne. The assertion that the bulk of the contributions for the relief of the families of the London dockers emanated from employers, and commercial institutions will be flatly contradicted, as it is contended that the moneys sent home were the free-will offerings of the Australian public generally. Mr Fitzgerald will endeavour to persuade Mr Burns to visit Australia.
AERONAUTS IN PERIL.
AERONAUTS IN PERIL. Three Parisian aeronauts have experienced an exciting adventure which nearly proved fatal to one of them. Leaving the gas works at La Villette at half-past three in the afternoon, in- tending after a brief ascent to regain the ground just outside the Fortifications, MM. Valles, Lelue, and Truelle went up in a balloon named after the composer, "Mozart." When they reached an altitude of about 3,000 yards a hurricane commenced to blow, and notwithstand- ing all efforts of the men drove the balloon furiously towards the North-East. For hours they passed a dreadful time, the wind swaying the carso much that they had to cling to its edge to prevent themselves being thrown out. Instead of being able to descend on the outskirts of Paris in time for dinner, they found themselves after dark above the village of Bourcq, in the Depart- ment of the Ardennes, about 150 miles from the capital. Here they resolved to land, at any risk. Grappling-irons were thrown out, but broke. The wind got into the balloon and burst a large hole in it. Soon the car struck the ground and rebounded, throwing out M. Lelue, who fell on the telegraph wires outside the vil- lage, and rolled into a ravine, where he remained insensible for some time. His companions were also thrown out, and fell a distance of about 15 feet. M Lelue, whose collision with the tele- graph wires broke his fall, was the least injured, and when he recovered consciousness sought for his friends, whose groans he heard. Assistance was soon forthcoming from the villagers, and the three men were taken to an inn. M. Truelle was injured so seriously that was thought advisable to send him on in a wagon to Vouziers, where medical aid was obtainable. It was half-past 10 o'clock—or seven hours after leaving Paris—when the three involuntary tra- vellers reached that place. M. Truelle is still in the infirmary there, but the injuries of the other two were not so severe as to prevent their return home. The balloon and the car were damaged; irretrievably.
THE BURLESQUE OF DUELLING.
THE BURLESQUE OF DUELLING. If, as the French say, ridicule kills," how is the survival of the French duel to be explained ? Consider, for example, says the Graphic, the affair of honour which took place yesterday between M. Deroulede and M. Reinach. M. Deroulede had called M. Reinach a rude name. So, in the small hours of the morning, the two gentlemen potted at one another with pistols, at the per- fectly safe distance of twenty five paces, and then went home to breakfast. It is a ludicrous state of things, and one which stands out in in- structive contrast to the practIce. of the heroes of the great United States. For, in the far heroic West, whether they fight with six-shooters, with bowie knives, or with lassoes, and whether the battle takes place in a dark room or on the open prairie, they at least mean business whereas, in modern Franw,the pistols for two" seem to be but a prelude to the subsequent and more im- portant item of coffee tor-four."
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MR EDMUND YATES'S BLANK CHEQUES. At the Old Bailey, on Tuesday, Maud Yates, a. young 4 woman of ladylike appearance, pleaded guilty to forging a cheque for £100. It was stated that "the accused was the daughter-in- law of Mr Ediftund Yates, but that she was living apart from her husband, and Mr Edmund Yates was in,the habit of sending her cheques for small amount^ during Mr Yates' absence from the town, a signed cheque for which amount had been omitted was s6nt to her by mistake, and she filled it up-for B100 and obtained the money. Having regard to the relationship between the parties, the charge was not pressed, and judgment was postponed until next sessions, the accused being in the meantime liberated on her own bail.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON. The Press Association says :—Shortly before, five a.m. on Friday a senous fire broke out, on the premises of Messrs John Bridgman and Son, coachmakers, in Brownlow Mews, near Gray's Inn-road, Bloomsbury, London. When the fire brigade arrived, the flames were bursting through the roof of the building, and it was seen that the fire could net be confined to the premises of Messrs Bridgman. Very shortly seve- ral adjoining shops occupied by Mr Wade, coach painter, Mr Worseley, gasfitter, and others, were involved, and, being old buildings, they were soon gutted. A number of houses in Doughty- street, running parallel to the Mews, were also menaced, and the rear of No. 51 in that street, occupied by Mr Scrivener, caught fire, and was with difficulty saved from destruction. At one time ten steamers and five manuals were at work, and there was, fortunately, a plentiful supply of water. A strong force of police of the E Division under Superin- tendent Steggles were early on the scene. Soon after six o'clock all danger of the outbreak spread- ing was over. Messrs Bridgeman's loss is esti- mated at between three and four thousand pounds, and the premises were uninsured. Messrs Wade's premises, which were also destro yed, were insured
TWO MEN KILLED.
TWO MEN KILLED. By air explosion that occurred at the Rosland Gunpowder Mills on Wednesday, two men were killed and several others had a narrow escape. Considerable damage has been caused to property. The works where the explosion occurred are along the banks of Esk River, a.t Rosland, and are owned by Messrs Hay, Merrick and Co. The glazing-house, where the catastrophe happened, was completely wrecked. The victims were Alexander Strachan, married, and John Banks, unmarried, Their bodies Were so terribly muti- lated as to be almost unrecognisable. It is sus- pected that one of the deceased was using steel implements, contrary to. tules, and thus caused the disaster.
ROBBING AN EMPLOYER IN THE…
ROBBING AN EMPLOYER IN THE RHONDDA. A Cafttoad of Ironmongery Stoten. At the Pontypridd Police-court, on Wednes- day, Arthur Floor, plumber, and William Henry Collins, shop-foreman, in the employ of Mr Rees, ironmonger, Pentre, were charged with stealing a large number of articles of various description, valued altogether at about £25, from their employer's premises. It appeared that Floor, who is a native of Bristol, had been in the prosecutor's employ a little over two years, and Collins, a native of Carmarthen, had been about four years in the same capacity. On Saturday last prosecutor received an anonymous letter, of which the following is a copy:— Pentre. Dear Sir,—I have been thinking to let you know that you have got a dishonest plumber. I seen that little box, and he has taken a large can for holding flour after it was dark the other night. lie is constantly showing me something that he has made. I was told the other night by a person that he had seen a handsome brass lamp that he had made himself also a brass hot-watier jug and a splendid jack-crane and several other things too numerous too mention. You would get well paid if you went down the house or sent a police constable down. Yon would be surprised. They are undoubtedly' stolen from your premises.—Yours truly, ONE WHO WRITES THE NEWS. The communication startled the recipient, for, according to his evidence, he had never had occa- sion to question the integrity of the prisoners, and he had the greatest confidence in both. Prosecu- tor subsequently communicated with Sergeant Loyns, Pentre, who, after perusing the anony- mous manuscript, suggested that the most straightforward course to adopt would be to lay the letter before the prisoners and ask for an ex- planation. Floor, having read the communica- tion, made a clean breast of the whole affair, and remarked that he would have to implicate another employe. He requested Sergeant Loyns to accompany him to his house, where a cart load of ironmongery of various kinds was exhibited to the officer, and the prisoner there and then pleaded guilty to having stolen them. Prisoner then accused Collins, who emphatically denied knowing any- thing at all about the matter. The police- officer insisted on searching Collins's house, where he soon discovered a number of nickel- silver spoons and forks, and other articles too numerous to enumerate. Collins eventually pleaded guilty, and both prisoners told their employer that the offences had been committed on various occasions during the past two years. Amongst the article purloined by Floor were fire brasses, carpenter's planes, saws, chisels, and it appeared that he had set up a workshop in a part of his residence. The goods stolen by Floor were valued at over £20. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour, the penalty being the highest the bench could impose. The goods purloined by Collins being valued at under £2, he was sent to goal for three months' with hard labour, the penalty in this case also being the highest the magistrates could inflict.
THE BANGOR NATIONAL EISTEDDVOD.…
THE BANGOR NATIONAL EISTEDDVOD. Singular Dispute. A correspondent writes as follows :—The fol- lowing facts or disclosures will certainly cause no little commotion in the musical world which js ex- clusively confined to the principality. As our readers are aware, the gold challenge baton, valued at J670, with another prize of J350, the former being presented by Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., were finally won by the Carnarvon Vocal Union, conducted by Mr W. Jones, a young musician of exceedingly great pro- mise. The same gold baton and prize- money to the same amount were awarded in 1889 at the Brecon National Eisteddvod to the same choir, trained by the same leader. Unfor- tunately, after winning so brilliantly—indeed being possessed of a solid gold challenge baton, open to the whole world—matters, from a musical point of view. at Carna-ivon are, to say the least, anything but harmonious. In the first place, a majority of the successful choir claim the baton, which they say should be transferred to the town, to be in the custody of the mayor for the time being. Against this the conductor of the choir and many adherents urge that following prece- dent it belongs to the former. The latest infor- mation concerning the dispute is that his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd and other legal gentlemen will finally settle the point as to the ownership of the solid gold and, from a musical or time-keeping- point of view, worthless baton.
R0 B B ERYOTAD UKE^JEWEL^
R0 B B ERYOTAD UKE^JEWEL^ AtFdinburgh High Court on Monday, Stephen. Holmes was charged with stealing several articles" of jewellery belonging to the Duke of Edinburgh. The Solicitor-General prosecuted. There were 26 Witnesses for the prosecution, but noevidence was called on behalf of the prisoner, for whom Mr Hay made an able defence. The jury retired at 4-. 50 p.m. and-returned at 5.5with a verdict of "Noc proven."
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Eccles Election. .
Eccles Election. DECLARATION OF THE POLL. Another Liberal Triumph. The return of Mr Roby, the Liberal can- didate, by the brilliant majority of two hundred and five, is an" event not only creditable in the highest degree to the Liberals of the Eccles Division, but also of much more than usual congratu lation to the whole Liberal- party. The Government cannot rejoice over this event or even whistle as if they did not care. It is a terrible blow, a shock from which they will never recover. They had lost their balance they are now upset. Mr Gladstone may take his Midlothian campaign a little easier than he could otherwise have afforded to do, because this result is more eloquent than even his mighty appeals. This is a grand testimony to the turning tide, and now there must be no peace given to the existing Government until Parliament has been dissolved, and those who alone are fit to deal with the Irish question set up in their place. No wander the Tipperary trial has come to an end. It has only been too apparent during the last few days that Eccles was to fire dismay into the ranks of the Unionists, and for ever to blast their prospects. The polling for the election of a Parlia- mentary representative for the. Eccles divi- sion of Lancashire in succession to the Hon. A. J. F. Egerton, deceased, Conser- vative, took place on Wednesday. The candidates were the Hon. F. J. Egerton (Con- servative), and Mr Henry J. Roby (Liberal). The t j STR H. J- ROBY. J polling was conducted under climatic conditions the reverse of favourable. Throughout the whole of the 12 hours during which the polling-booths were open a. heavy mist hung over the district, and a disagreeable drizzle fell, damp- ing alike the clothes and the spirits of all con- cerned in the election. There are It, 721 voters on the register. In 1886 there were 9;7.81- voters, and at the last election, when the lgfce member, Mr Alfred Egerton, was returned, 8.2fIi went to the poll. All the boxes were collected at Eccles Town- hall by nine o'clock, and the countiig commenced. The result was not declared until'one o'clock on Thursday morning. The figures were Roby (L.) 4901 Egerton (C.) .f 4696 Majority 205 The intelligence reached Cardiff at a quarter- past one o'clock. At that hour the South Wales Daily News office was filled with ardent Liberals, including Mr Councillor Ramsdale, Mr J. H. Jones, Mr E. Thomas (Cochfach), Mr R. N. Hall, Mr J. Valentine (National League organiser), Mr Fitzpatrick, and a number of others. On the announcement of the result, which was sent by telephone from the Post-office, enthusiastic cheers were raised for Mr Roby and the Liberal cause. PREVIOUS ELECTIONS. 1885. 1886. Egerton (C) 4,559 Egerton (C) 4,277 Armitage (L) 4,312 Gosling(L) 3,985 Majority 247 Majority 292 1 A Gratifying Calculation. Mr Gladstone, addressing a meeting at West Calder,sald the Tories had a candidate of extraordi- nary influence. Any other candidate would have been defeated by a majority of three or four times 200. Upon the balance of contested elections since 1885 the Liberals had gained 14 seats in 94 elections, and he made a calculation showing that on a general election the Liberals might hope for a majority of 80 or 90. As to Ireland there was no question among them of removing Irish representation from Westminster. They did not propose to repeal the Act of Union, but to dele- gate the control of local affairs to Ireland. He advocated the principle of one man one vote and shorter parliaments. He referred to the enormous power the working classes now possessed, and said the judgment of the masses was msre enlightened than that of the educated classes.
"THE FLOWING TIDE."
"THE FLOWING TIDE." Bye-Elections-1886 to 1890. LIBERAL VICTORIES. I UNIONIST VICTORY. 1. Burnley, 2. Spalding. 3. Coventry. 4. Northwich. 5. West Edinburgh. 6. Southamptohn. 1. Doubter. 7. Govan. ,tj' 8. Kennington. 9. Rochester. v 10. Peterborough. 11. North Bucks. ? 12. St. Pancras. 13. Carnarvon. 14. Eccles. Ayr Burghs-(two elections) lost and won respectively.
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-= A REMARKABLE TRAG/EDY. At Wimborne police-court, on Monday, James Ware, Thomas Davis, John Fpaimpton, and Thomas Sanson, labourers, of Bourne Valley, were committed for trial on a charge of wilfully murdering Ambrose Selby, a fellow lodger, on September 2lst. The examinatio n of witnesses took two days. The principal witness was Sergeant Burden, who overheard some remarks which passed between the prisoner s whilst in the -cells as.toblood on their trousers.
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-4 PENAL SERVITUDE FOR A SWtNDLER,. At ;the OldBaileyyOn Wednesday y,-JstDavies (32), dealer, pleaded guilty toobtaininf$#ioney by false pretences. He took premises in" toe City, adver- tised for clerks who could invest 250 in business, and thus obtained two who parte d with B50 each, and were engaged at £ 1 a wpek each. The .accused then decamped. He w-as sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. BREAKFAST IS READY !—I'll ta} ;e a cup of Maza- wattee. Reduced prices: Is lOd,, 2s, 2s>4d, 2s 10d, DOT lb. F 14012
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,=- THE IMPENDING CRISIS IN THE SHIPPING TRADE. The Rumour Contradicted. We have authority for stating that the rumours -current with respect to the action said to be con- templated by the Shipping -Federat,ion are quite unfounded. The federation have had under consideration the possibility of being obliged to take some vigorous measures in order to meet the ■tactics of the Dockers' Union, and the action of individual sections of the men employed at the docks but no such step as that of laying up their ships for a time has ever been discussed, much less agreed upon. Indeed, it is enough to point out that no shipping firm which has undertaken the obligation of mail contracts could join in such a lock-out as that alleged to be proposed, until the contracts had expired and there are other considerations which must prevent any universal action on the part of shipowners, unless the state of affairs left them absolutely no option but to pay off their crews. There is still a hope that a reasonable spirit will prevail, not oniy in London, but in every ofcher port of the kingdom. Hostilities not Proclaimed. Fortunately, there is no immediate pro- spect of a disastrous labour struggle of which alarmist nmours have obtained pub- licity. It has been alleged that a crisis is im- pending in the skipping trade, consequent upon the supposed decision of the recently registered Shipping Federation to lay up, if needs be, alj their vessels al every port in the United King- dom until they have obtained from their men an absolute recognition of the principle of "freedom to work." There appears to be no doubt that the ultimate end of the body which elaims to represent 7,000,000 of tons out of a possible 9,000,000 in the British Isles, is co secure to every employe the right to labour, irrespective of unionism but those who are best acquainted with the counsels of the federation declare that they do not desire to smashr unionism. On the other hand, they are pledged to impartiality, and they will insist, when tie proper times arrives, that the lion and the lamb shall lie down together"—in other words, that the union men and the "free" un- attached labourer, in whatever position they may be, shall work harmoniously and amicably together, or not at all. But it is misleading and premature to talk about the signal that is to be gicen in the "near future" that all ports in lie kingdom may be prepared to act simul- taneously in support of the general scheme. Nevertheless, the course of events is stated to be pointing in the direction of a general "lock-out of the comprehensive character indicated, the mail steamers alone to be exempted from its operation. It is not correct, however, to assume that this extreme action has entered the region of "practical politics," as many shippers m the provinces seemed to have concluded was the case. At the utmost, the step has been contemplated," and not definitely decided upon. In the City there was a free expression of opinion that the publication of the plan had not only been premature," but was calculatad to alienate public sympathy, the measure pro- posed being regarded as much too extreme to meet the peculiarities of the case, whilst it would entail undeserved hardships upon the community at large, in order that one section only might benefit from the assertion of a principle. It was by no means admitted that the Shipping Federa- tion possessed the power to bring about an effective lock-out, although It is understood that its organisation is already sufficiently complete. The federation, too, possesses district officers and local machinery for bringing about unanimity of action, if such should be resolved upon. More- over, with low freights, many shippers would hail with satisfaction an order to lay up," an in- demnity being provided. There is nothing, too, to compel any shipowner to send his vessels to sea. Still, the emergency would have to be very keen to justify his refusal to do so, and the opinion of merchants in particular was that no sufficient case bad as yet been shown on the part of the federation to make the "do-nothing programme acceptable to the country as a whole.—Daily Telegraph.
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IMPENDING CRISIS IN THE SHIPPING…
IMPENDING CRISIS IN THE SHIPPING TRADE. [FROM THE "TIMES."] The Shipping Federation, we hear, is contem- plating a step of the most serious importance. Resolved to maintain the freedom of contract, and to enable every man they employ to work on his own terms, without interference, whether he belongs to any union or not, the members are finding themselves rapidly being driven to the necessity of taking so extreme a course as that of ordering that every one of their shipe in every part of the United Kingdom shall be laid up until a more reasonable state of things can be brought about than that at present existing. The only alternative to this course, they say, is for them to simply hand over their vessels to the trade unions, and leave the latter to work them as they think fit. Accordingly, we learn, urgent instructions were on Monday despatched to the officials in the various districts where the federa- tion is represented instructing them to take immediate steps for perfecting the organization, so that whenever the executive may find it neces- sary, in the near future, to give the signal, all the ports in the kingdom may be prepared to act simultaneously in support of the general scheme, and make such a stand as will effectually break the back of all opposition. Should this measure be carried out, it will affect not only all the various industries directly con- nected with shipping, but the mining industry as well, by reason of a serious decrease in the means of transport but it is believed that the large stocks of coal which the gas companies have been providing in view of any such contingencies would enable them to tide over the- difficulty without rendering necessary a cessation of the gas supply. All the same, if the course now pro- jected, though not yet finally decided on, should be carried out, the country will inevitably find itself involved in one of the gravest labour crises it has yet known. Although these possibilities were foreseen when the Shipping Federation was formed, there was some hope that they would be avoided, and that a less desperate remedy would be sufficient to meet the necessities of the case. But the most serious difficulty with which the ship- owners meet arises, it seems, not from any trouble they encounter in engaging free labour crews or from the intimidation practised by the Seamen's Union, but from the system of co- operation carried on by those who are opposing their action. A case in point, and one which is mentioned as a sample of many, is that of the Ariadne. This vessel was loaded at Barrow by the owners' own men, who are unionists, while the steamer also had a unionist crew on board. The vessel proceeded to Birkenhead Docks to dis- charge into throe of the Atlantic liners, but the Dockers' Union at Barrow telegraphed to Birken- head, asking the union there to block the steamer; and this was done. The owners naturally asked the reason, pointing out that they had employed only union men, and the reply was given that the vessel had been blocked because it was only by such means that pressure could be brought to bear on the Barrow dock owners in order to compel them to discharge their non-union men and employ only unionists. In order to secure the discharge of the vessel, the owners, after great delay, had it taken to the Stanley Dock but when half the cargo had been removed the Dockers' Union delegates induced the Carters' Union to withdraw the carters, and so stop the work again. In another instance, which occurred only on Monday, the coal tippers who were loading a vessel with coal at Swansea Docks were called out in order to compel the owners to give higher wages to the engineers. Cases of this character arc quoted as showing the nature of the combinations which, the ship- owners consider, will put them entirely in the hands of the trades' unions unless they take defi- nite action. These unions, they represent, are endeavouring to compel them to employ only unionists, so as to force into the unions the men who now stand aloof either because they prefer so to do or because they do not care to pay the heavy contributions which would be required of them. The employers declare that they do not aim at excluding members of any union from employment, and that they do not attack any union as such but what they decline to tolerate is the coercive system to which, they .represent, it is sought to subject them. They consider too, that with the proposed great federation of sailors, dockers, and all kindred organizations, this system of coercion is likely to attain proportions alto- gether intolerable, and hence the decision arrived at yesterday, to resort, if needs be, to a general laying up of their ships in every port in the kingdom rather than attempt to carry on their trade in the face of the conditions to which they would otherwise be subjected.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH. Oil Sunday night a man named Doyle was found dead at Cunagraigue, near Enniscorthy, under circumstances which lead to the belief that he was the victim of foul play. Two men named Cullen and their sister, the wife of the deceased. were arrested on Monday and charged with the murder of Doyle.