The Cardiff Times

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BLFTTHS. ELI'RED.—On the 15th inst., at 21, Stacey-road, Car- diff, the wife of Willington Eldred, of a son. 898 HOARE.—15th inst., the wife of Charles Hoaie, builder, Cardiff, of a son. 875 L.4.SHFORD.-At.23, Gordon-road, Cardiff, on Apr»112fcb> the wife of George Frederick La^hford, of a son. ROBINS.—On the 15th inst., at 105,Whitchurch-terrace, Catbayti the wife of Charles G. Robins of a son. 6 MARRIAGES JONES—MAINWARIXG.—April 17th. at Park Congrega- tional Church, Llanelly, by the Rev. H. Elvet Lewis ipastor), Harry Jones, of the Sun newspaper (for- merly of ihe South, iralis Daily iiewt), to Emily M. Mainwaiing. No cards. LEWIS—KOWLAND.—On April 15th, at Eglwysilian Church. Wyndham Gardner, second son of Mr G. G. Lewis, Bed was, to Mary Blanche, eldest- daughter of Mr John Rowland, Abertridwr Honse, Aber. 862 PALMER-STAFLEDON.—On April 13th, at Methodist Free Church, Penarth-roari, Edward Stanley Palmer, to Beatrice Mary Staniedon, both of Cardiff. RICHAROS—GRIFFITHS.—On the 11th insb., at Park Church, Llanelly, by the Rev. D. B. Richards, Swansea. assisted by Elvet," Mr A. B. Richards, Copper Works School, to Miss S. J. Griffiths. WATTE—PARKY.—On the 11th inst., at the Congrega- tional church, Peuarth, by the Rev. Gwil>m Jones, Kdward VV. Waite, A.M.I.C.E., of Cardiff, to Annie Edna, elder daughter of Joseph Parry, Esq., Mas. Edna, elder daughter of Joseph Parry, Esq., Mus. Doc., Cantab. No cards. DEATHS. DA viES.—On the 14th inst., at 20. St. Andrew's-creseent, Harriet, the beloved wife of D. W. Davies, aged 62. Private funeral. No flowers. 774 DAVIES.-At Templeton House, Merthyr, on Thurs- day, April 11th, Bessie, in her 13th year, the beloved daughter of the late J. E. Davies, Temple of Fashion. How ELLS. —April 13th, at Cray Honse, Hirwain, Elizabeth Howell, wife of John Howells, and younger daughter of the late John Watkins, Esq., Hirwain. JOHN ON.—On Saturday, Apnl 13th, 1895, Rev. B. Johnson, Baptist minister, Raglan, aged 72 years also on Sunday, April 14th, 3895, Anne Rodway •Johnson, his widow. JONES.—April 10, at the residence of her grandpa, Alderman David Jones, Oak Villa, 13, Richmond- road, Cardif*. Ida Mary, dearly loved child of Harry ;md Jennie Jones, aged 9 years. MORGAN. On the 15tn inst., at Local Board Cottage, Pencre. Ann, the beloved wife of David Morgan, aged 28. MORGANS.—At Ystrad Rhondda, on the 12tb inst., Richard (Dick), the beloved son of the late Richard and Ruth Morgans, of the Gellygalell Hotel, aged 25. PA«RY.—On April 12th, John Parry, Esq., J. K, ffynonlbfrith, New Quay, Cardiganshire. PC)TJLP.U C xton-fcuildinsts, High-stieet, Brecon, on A rtMSth. 1896, Kdwin Po >le, editor and proprietor Bvecttn »nd Radnor Express, Rreeon, author of the Illustrated History and Biography of Brecknock- "hire" and other works, in his 45th year. POWELL.-On Easter Monday, John Powell, grocer, Wellington-street, Merthyr, in his 78th year. SRF.PHERD.-On April 11th, at 61, Oakfleld-street, Cardiff, of diphtheria, Lilian Mary (Lil). eldest daughter of the late W. M. Shepherd, aged 4 years »nd 11 months. 644 SMITH.—On Saturday, April 13th, William Lewis Smith, of Caatle-street, Tredegar, aged 57. THOMAS.—On Easter Sunday, at 44, Commercial-street, A berdare, David Thomas, jeweller, aged 62. TwrroN.—On the J 0th in t., John Henry Tutte* of 7, Crichtoo-street, Cardiff, aged 31 years. WELCH —On the 12ib inst., Joseph Welch, of Glamor- gan-street, Pontcanna, Llandaff, aged 64 years. WILLIAMS.—At Ystrad Rhondda, on the 15th inst., Mltry Jane, the dearly beloved wife of William Williams, Star Hotel, aged 30. Funeral on Friday, at 2.45 tor TreaKw. Deeply regrett-ed. 911 WlLLI.UIS.- Wm. Williams. on Good Friday, formerly Ship-street, at 52, Higb-street, Brecon, aged 84. IN MEMORIAM. DAVIES.—In loving memory of Mary, wife of Evan Davie TafFs Well, who departed this life April 16th, 1890. Ever dear to memory. 78b RICHARDS.—In loving memory of my dear mother, Narse Richards, who departed this life April 15th, 1892, aged 63 years. 737

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SATUBDAY, APRIL fO, 1*95. THE POLITICAL BAROMETER. As we write Welsh Liberals are in conven- tion at Aberystwyth. They are met with many pronounced differences of opinion, and it is possible that some good Liberals may be disappointed by the turn which is ultimately given to questions of organisation. The points in dispute between Welsh Liberals are not in the domain of principle, but of organisetion. They are occupied with the question of one National Federation, of North and South Wales Liberal Federations, and of the Cymru Fydd League. Whatever the result of the deliberations may be, and the Aberystwyth meetings cannot be considered as final on account of the absence of the South Wales Liberal Federation in the delibera- tions, we believe and trust that nothing will be done to weaken the cause of Liberalism and political and social progress in the Principality. Welsh Liberalism just now is paying the penalty of complete success at the last election. In country places Liberals are "resting on their honours" and quietly ndglecting the important work of organisation, whilst the political enemy is active in every field. We do not fear that the sturdy Liberalism of Wales will not rise again in its giant's strength to battle for religious and social progress and freedom, but a sense of un- easiness has grown up in the party that should at once be removed by concerted action. I The Easter recess forms a fitting point from which to take a survey of political progress. We may enter upon the process of "stock-taking" whilst Parliamentarians take their well-earned, but brief holiday. Unquestionably good fortune has attended the present Government. Eve* since it /suae into office Unionists and Tories have been busy prophesying all sorts of disaster from all sorts of contingencies and events, but the Government is apparently as stable and as firmly established as it was during the first month of office. They were to be ¡' overthrown befcie the- present Eaarter. There could be no question as to that opinion. The prophetic schemes of the Unionist have all gone agley, and instead of disaster and ruin we have a record of excellent work done, and of strength gained in the conflict with the opposition, and the growing weakness of their opponents, who, having propbeeted divisions amongst the Government followers all to no purpose, are just now busy dividing themselves. The Government have main- tained a solid and firm front whifrt the Opposition have been weakened — all through the vote of Mr CHAMBKEXAIK on the Disestablishment Bill. Since Mr JOSUB | CHAMBERLAIN took to political bad ways, his vote for the Welsh Disestablishment Bill is the best and most honourable political act he has performed. He has offended the Unionists mightily, and the Standard, the party organ, and lesser lights have not concealed the bitterness of the annoyance which they feel. The Tories argue that alliance with them can only be on terms of complete agreemeet on all questions of first-class importance. The feeling amongst Tories which has been only thinly disguised broke out so strongly against Mr CHAMBERLADT after his vote that some Tory journals, recognising that Toryism cannot do without Unionism, and that Unionism is as nothing without Mr CHAMBERLAIN, have rallied to the Member for Birmingham's aid. Toryism and Unionism are irreconcileable. The one which predominates spoils the other. We should have had a practical example of this long ago had not Mr CHAMBERLAIN been so completely possessed with hatred of the Liberal party. The incidents of the last few weeks have made it clear that a disintegrating force is actively at work in the ranks of the Unionist party. It comes as a relief, for whilst they are patching up their real differences and schisms they are withdrawn from the weary reiteration of the fallacies about thesuppoeed falling Government. The boot is on the other foot to some tune, and they cannot tura round and say, 11 The enemy has done this," for it is all happening within the charmed and united circle of Unionism which we have been told so many times includes the whole of the light and leading and good breeding of which th6 land can boast. Up to the Easter recess I the Government has only had thirteen days available for the business of legislation, and under these circumstances their record is creditable indeed. The London Daily News has admirably tabulated the work as follows Acts already passed :-Seed Potatoes Supply (Ireland) Act, Australian Colonies Customs Duties Act, Consolidated Fund (No. 1) Act, Shop Hours Act, Army Annual Act. Bills read a second time Welsh Dis- establishment Bill, Irish Land Bill, Naval Works Bill, Distress Bill, Perjury Bill. Bills read a first time :—Local Option Bill, Fatal Accidents Inquiry (Scotland) Bill, Factories and Workshops Bill, Truck Acts Amendment Bill, Supreme Court (Officers) Bill, Conciliation (Trade Disputes) Bill, Fisheries Acts Amendment Bill, Coal Mines Regulation BilL, Larceny Act A mend- ment Bill, Outdoor Relief (Ireland) Bill. Nor is this all the work accomplished, for several useful measures were brought for- ward in the House of Lords in the first instance, and two of them have been con- sidered a second time in the Commons. These are the Distress Bill, which enables county court judges to cancel the certifi- cates of bailiffs guilty of misconduct; the Perjury Bill, which consolidates and amends the law of perjury and the Larceny Amendment Bill, which provides that per- sons who have knowingly received stolen goods may be convicted of a crime though the goods were stolen in foreign parts. Of the total number of 47 sittings private members have appropriated 14 the De- bate on the Address occupied 10; Financial Business, 10; and, as already mentioned, Government legislation, 13. It is surprising that the Government have been able to introduce so many Bills with such good chances of passing them. Of course, the debate has so far centred on the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, on the first and second reading stages of which six days and a morning sitting have been spent. Among the Private Members' Bills the Burials Bill occupies a prominent place. It is towards this private Bill that the most hostile attitude will be taken, and it is possible, as suggested, that the Government will be asked to afford special facilities for its discussion.

THE OLD SPEAKER AND THE NEW. The induction of the new Speaker into the chair of ths House of Commons took placo with all due formality after an election in which the number" were, so close that it surprised the Government, who had counted upon a much larger majority. Mr Gully is to be entertained shortly by his fellow benchers in commemoration of the fact that one of their body has been made the first Commoner in England. Mr Gully may turn out an excellent Speaker. He is CERTAINLY a very capable man. The departure of Mr Peel was noteworthy for a valedictory address such as I- THB NSW BPEAKKH IN THB OIüIB. has been rarely heard within St. Stephen's was. It waa dignified and full of pathetic warning. Altogether it was an impressive and timely address, and was listened to in the House with as much respeot as it will be deeply pondered by the people to whom, as much as to the M.P.TI who surrounded him, Mr Peel was no doubt speaking,

MARRIAGE OF A JOURNALIST AT LLANELLY. An :nteresting marriage took place at Llanelly [In Tuesday morning, Mr Harry .Tones, of the Sun, formerly of the South Wales Daily News, being married to Miss Emily Mainwaring, youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Main- waring, Llanelly. The ceremony wae portormwt at Park Congregational Chnrcli, the Rev. H. Klvet Lewia officiating. The sacred edifice was filled with the friends and acquaintances of the happy couple. The bride, who was attired in electric blue cloth, and wore a gold brooch set with pearls, was given away by her brother, Mr Philip Mainwaring. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr Lloyd Meyrick, solicitor, Cardiff, as bis beat man, and among those also present were Mr Brinley R. Jones, Mr and Mrs Edwin Morgan, Mr David Davies, and Mr W. Davies. There was a large number of presenta and dozens of congratulatory telegrams were received. The newly-married couple left for Bournemouth for their honeymoon.

Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" has now definitely been chosen for performance at the summer festival which will be held on the Handel Orchestra of the Crystal Palace on June 22nd. There will be a baud and chorus of 3,000 per. formers, conducted by Mr August ManDSr and the principal artist* will be Madame Albapi., Msdame Clara SANARN&VMID Mr Lloyd.

THE ABERYilWYTH OOM- FERENCE. ABSXYSTWTTH, Wednesday. The gathering of delegates at Aberystwyth to-day was by no means a large one, for the decision of the Sooth Wales Liberal Federation to adjourn its annual meeting, which had been fixed Cor yesterday, not only deprived the day's proceedings of a large slWe of importance, but had the uBaToidable 8tfect of damping what enthusiasm would otherwise attach to the gather- ing of a number of zealous Welsh patriots bent upon launching into existence an organisation which, with its larger aims, higher ideals, and wider scope, i9 meant to regenerate and vivify all movements that aim at the uplifting of the Welsh people. It cannot be concealed that the attendance was disappointing in the extreme. The North Wales Liberal federation, which met in the afternoon, consisted of about 30 delegates, and the proceedings, confined as they were to the discussion of the details of the new scheme, were dull and uninteresting. The agenda it/lfelf con- tained no item of very great importance, and this was doubtless a sufficient reason why delegates from the six counties of North Wales did not muster in Targe numbers.. Be that aa it may, the promoters of the convention fixed for to-morrow are sanguine that the convention itself will be the largest and most repre- sentative ever held in the Principality. Notwithstanding the unhappy dMseneioa which has arisen, the Cymru Fydd promoters declare that their objects and methods require only te be known to be approved and adopted by all Welsh Liberals, and in proof of tbis use is made of the faat that delegates from the Merionethshire Liberal Association, Mr Tom Sllis's constitu- ency, attended yesterday's ooaference with the avowed intention of cutting themselves entirely adrift from the Cymru. Fydd movement and proceed as before along the beaten track. That these delegates made some effort in the direction is shown by the report given below, and it is also indisputable that before the proceedings had far advanced tlwse self-same delegates surrendered to the suavity of Mr Lloyd George, and united heartily in the effort to perfect the Cymrti Fydd scheme for submission to the convention to morrow. The afternoon conference, so far as it went, demon- strated that m North Wales the new movement is regarded with a sympathetic eye, and there was not Tacking a feehng of assurance that South Wales would not long re- tain its present attitude of apathy and inactivity. Unlike the meeting of the Federation, the Cymru Fydd Conference at night was lately attended, several delegate from South Wales havmg arrived to participate in the proceedings. The discussion also was characterised by greater vigour, and an enthusiasm which could not be suppressed permeated the meeting.

NORTH WALES FEDERATION. The first meeting in connection with the National Convention proceedings at Aberystwyth was held y. sterday afternoon, when the North Wales Liberal Federation met at 3 o'clock to consider and discuss the scheme for amalgamation with the Cymru Fydd Society as drafted by the Shrewsbury Conference in January last. The attendance at the appointed hour was of a most meagre description, Mr Thcs. Gee, of Denbigh, the president, being for some time the sole occupant of the room. Shortly afterwards Mr Lloyd George, M.P., and Mr Beriah Gwynfe Evans put in an appearance, and 10 or 12 more delegates having arrived those present repaired in a body to a vestry behind the platform, where they were engaged for fully half an hour in the discussion of some matters of a private nature. It was thus nearly 4 o'clock before the proceedings commenced. Mr Thomas Gee took the chair, and those present, in addition to the gentlemen already named, in- cluded Dr. Edward Jones, Dolgelly Rev. J. Machreth Rees, Penygroes Mr Owen, MA., Oswestry Messrs W. Jones, Liberal candidate for the Arvou Division J. T. Jones, Cricceith Daniol Bees. Carnarvon Andreas Roberts, Festmiog (secretary of the Merionethshire Liberal Association); E. Bryan, Holywell; W. Evans and W. E. Hughes, Liverpool; Mrs Gwyneth Yaughan, and a f\lw obhers. Some preliminary discussion took place as to the constitution of the conference, several of the gentlemen present complaining that, though mem- bers and delegates of the Federation, they had not received the usual notices to attend. The Chairman and Mr Beriah G. Evans explained that this was due to the sudden resiguation of the secretary, Mr Fred Llewellyn Jones, and that notices had been sent to all those whose names were supplied by the late secretary. The Chair- man afterwards said that their business was to consider a scheme for the formation of a Welsh National Federation, to consider the draft consti- tution, and also the Welsh Disestablishment Bill. It was a meeting not for speech-making, but for business-like work. Mr Gee then sub- mitted the provisions of the constitution seriatim. On the consideration of the first clause, To federate all existing Welsh Liberal National and kindred associations into one organisation for the furtherance of Welsh national objects," Dr. Edward Jonee, Dolgelley, said that they had in Merionethshire one of the best Liberal organisa- tions in the country, and they did not desire to abandon it. (Hear, hear.) They were afraid that any change would be for the worse, and not for the better. A Tory majority in Merfonethshire of 40 in 1859 was in 1882 transformed into a Liberal majority of over 3,000, and they attributed that change to the splendid system in vacue. (Hear, hear.) They did not want to put that organisation in jeopardy, though at the same time they were anxious to take advantage of any latent pow&r there might be, and especially in the young people. They were strongly in favour of enlisting the active co-operation of the young, but were afraid that amalgamation with Cymru Fydd would weaken and not strengthen their position. It self-government could be reserved for the Merionethshire Association something might be done. but he was afraid that there was too much centralisation, lifelesa formalities and cut-and-dry regulations about tho scheme. Mr LLOYD GKOBOK said that be entirely agreed with Dr. Jonee. The Merionethshire Association WM a model, and if other associations had been all efficient the prwent agitation would not have arisen. The point raised by Dr. Jones would crop up later. He was quite of opinion that the freedom of existing associations should be safe- guarded, and the question really was not whether they should federate, but on what conditions should they federate. (Hear, bear.) The CHAIRMAN said that while there would be a central organisation there would be freedom for local associations. Mr ANDBSAS ROBERTS (Ffestiniog) asked if they were in a positaon to settle such an impor- tant matter. The conference was a very small one, and this question should be decided by the collective wisdom of all North Wales Liberals, and not by a mere handful as was gathered there that day. ThR CHAIRMAN said that every publioity had been given tu the meeting, and if the various associations had not sent delegates they alone were to blame, and it must be taken for granted that they concurred in the proposal. What they did that day would be final as far as North Wales was ooncerned. Did Mr Roberts object to [he paragraph under discussion 1 Mr ROBERTS We are not the proper body to consider tt. We are supposed to represent the North Wales Liberal Federation. Mr DANIEL RBKS said that he had been appointed to represent the Carnarvon Liberal Association, and if that was not a meeting of the North Wales Liberal Federaoion, what was it ? That others had failed to attend was not an argument that that meeting should do nothing. The Rev. MACHBAKTB REBs said that the small attendanoe was the best possible argument in favour of proceeding with the scheme. (Hear, hear.) The other OBJECTS or TBS FBDEBATIOM, as follows, were then considered and approved of (B) To establish for a similar purpose branches of this Federation throughout Wales and in 9very centre where a Welsh population exists. (0) To promote the social intercourse of the Welsh people in other parts of the world to provide for them a direct connecting link with the land of their fathers, and to afford tbem the oppor- tunity of associating tbemeelves with movements I tending to the advancement of national interests at home. (D) To conserve the national individu- ality of Wales. (El To secure legislation for Wales conceived with a due regard to its national aspirations and its special needs and circumstances. (F) To obtain a national system of self-government for Wales. (G) To promote the political, social, industrial, and educational interests of the Welsh people. (H) To promote the return to Parliament of members pledged to support the policy of the Federation, and, when requested to do so by local organisations, to assist constituencies in the selection of Parliamentary candidates. (I) To bring the claims of Wales to the notice of electors of the United Kingdom, Parliamentary candidates, and members of Parliament; to organise the Welsh vote in centres outside Wales, and to undertake where necessary a platform campaign for the exposition and advocacy of Welsh questions. (K) To enforce the principles of the Federation in the election and administration of School Boards, Intermediate and University authorities, County, District, Parish, and Municipal Councils, and other public bodies in Wales. (L) To promote the work of registration and other matters inci- dent to the objects of the Federation. (M) To preserve the Welsh language, foster the cultiva- tion of literature, art, and music, encourage the I founding of libraries and the formation of a national museum, and ensure the preservation of national monuments and antiquities. (N) To co-operate with other kmdred associations in the promotion of any of these objects. On the question of forming BRANCHES OF THE FEDERATION, the Rev. MAOHBAETH RilES moved an amend- ment to provide formally for the inolusion of all existing Liberal, National, and kindred associa- tions in the constitution. He thought that would meet the point raised by Dr. Jones. Dr. JONBS said that his association must have a separate existence. Mr BUIAH G. EVANS said that the existing county associations would become the District Councils, and no branch could be formed without its sanction. The CHAIRMAN thought they were too- much afraid of the Vymru Fydd League. It would be better for them to be a little more harmonious I and endeavour ta weld their forces together. Dr. JONBS thonght the best policy was to keep the Oymru Fydd League distinct, and make it an organisation for young people. Mr LLOYD GEOBOE seoemded the amendment, Mr DANBL REES advocated the fuaioaof the two .faroeo., Separata existence of the bodies would probably lead to a kind of chapel split in every village. The CHAIRMAN said they hoped the antagonism of the two bodies would die out under the pro. posed constitut'ow. Mr OWEN OWElI thonght a branch association should oe allowed to adept any name it liked, but there should be no conflict m the same area. Mr BSRIAH G. EyANS said that tbo Cymru Fydd as an organisation would be SWALLOWED CP BY THe NATIQITAA RTSDMUMM, but all existing branches would be re-ergaaesed as branches. The amendment w. then agreed toi Mr OWKN OWJIN, Oswestry, suggested Sfeat the word "locality," so often nsed in the rules, should be clearly defined, for nothing was more ilft. portant in matters ef organisation than the exact descriptions of areas. It was felt, after a discussion, that it be inexpedient to enter into too great detail, and no resolution was passed. Rev. J. MACHRAETH Rnø, Penygroee, objected to the 15th of October as the last day for hofdrng the annual meetings of the branches, and moved that the date be the lrt of November, and this was agreed to. Mr LLOTD GEOBOE moved that the representa- tion of branches of the National Convention should be in the proportion of one representative for every 100 member, instead of one for every 2S, which would b. hnpractiettMet A Liverpool Delegate pointed out that the National Conventions, should be demonstrative of tbe popular feeling, and therefore the representa- tion suggested in the draft was not at alt expressive. The conference resolved that the representation be 10 the proportion of one repremataMve for every 50 members. Mr LLOYD GEORGE declared as impracticable Rote i, which provided for the payment to the Central Ftmd of 6d per member. He moved as an amendment that the Executive Council sbeold each year make an estimate of tbe expenses of tbe ensuing year, and issue a levy accordingly upon the divisional councils. It was resolved that every branch should pay to tbe Divisional Council a fixed sum, according to the number of its membetth Mr REES (Carnarvon) considered special pre- cautions should be taken against running mto d.-bt. and it was pointed out that this would be covered by the fact that the budget before its final adoption should be confirmed by the Divisional Oovmcil. On the motion of Roy. MACHBAWR*KHS, it was arranged that the Executive Committee should ooneist of two representatives, elected by eaehof tiie Divisional Councils from ite own body. A small committee having been appointed to draft resolutions on the Welsh Disestablishment Bill, the proceedings then terminated.

CYMRU FYDD CONFERENCE. At 7 o'olock in the evening a similar conference was held in tbe same room of the Cymrn Fydd Section League, and it is noteworthy that the attendance far exceeded that of the afternoon gathering. The chair was occupied by (JoanOlHof E. Thomas (Cochfarf), of Cardiff, and among those present were Mr Griffith Jones, barrister, Mrs Wynford Philippe, Mr J. M. Cleaton (Lon- donX Rev. G. Tecwya Parry (Llanberis), Rev. Towyn J"ue8 (Garnant), and others. The CHAIRMAN, in introducing the proceedings, said that the Cymru Vydrt movement emanated from tbe people, and wae believed in by the people of Wales. (Applause.) Without antagonism to any existing political system be always made up his mind to give his adherence to the movement that was nearest the people. Tbe great need of Wales at present was moru political knowledge. Tbepeopte were willing to work and be led if only they were put in motion and ennghtemed. (Applause.) The great deficiency of the ordinary Liberal Associations was that they failed to come into touch with the common people, who were still waiting for the promised ruforms. He had great faith in the future of the Cymru Fydd, which was taking up work neglected by other bodies, and he called upon them all to do their utmost to make the movement successful in the various districts. (Applause.) ARTICLES OF CONSTITUTION. The Articles of Constitution were submitted in the same manner as at the previous meeting, and the objects were unanimously agreed to. WBUUI LDRABDØ. In regard to founding Welsh libraries, the Chairman remarked that last year between je8,000 and JB12,000 worth of Welsh books bad been iu the market, and Wales had not a penny set apart for purchasing them. He was glad to know that the splendid library of Sir Thomas Phillips bad been bought by Sir John Williams, and that it was more than likely that some time or other it would find its way to some Welsh institution. FaVALE MMMGN. Mrs WYNITOBD PHIUPPS, in proposing the inclusion among the Cymru Fydd objeots of the words, To secure for women equal rights of citisenship with men," said it was only illness that kept away her husband from the gathering, and had he been present he would have spoken to them man to man in favour of women suffrage. In bis absence she appeared to appeal to them on behalf of tbe Wotnsn's Liberal Federa- tion, an organisation of 9.000 members, to help them, and in return they would help tbe men in all the noble objects upon which they bad set their hearts. That night she felt they were doing more than forming a political organisation—they were going to bold up before the world moral and social, as well as political, ideas that men and women would do well to follow. They were going to call upon men and women to make sacrifices of time, energy, and even life itself to help them in those ideals. (Loud cheers.) No laws were worth passing unless they had the people in the homes of Wales ready to make those lSws living laws in act and in deed as well. Wales had done good work for womanhood, greater than any part of the king. dom, and she confidently asked that conference to make the rights of women one of its own objeots, and put it down in black and white to show that they had the courage of their eon. victions. GWTNETH VAUGHAN eeconded, and the motion that the appeal be granted was warmly supported by Mr LLOTD GEORGE, M.P. Miss GaB, of Denbigh, held it would be ex- tremely undesirable to commit the new organisa- tion to any such a measure. The first object should be to formulate a clean sheet, which every Welshman and Welshwomen could sign, but if they included such ideals as these then they might be asked to go in for Bight Hours, Early Closing, One Man One Vote, and other measures which, however desirable they might be, still had no particular relation to Wales: Even the Welsh Disestablishment Bill was not particularly referred te among the objeots of the League. She moved tbat tbe application be deferred. Mrs DAVIES, of Manohester, seconded. In the subsequent discussion Mr W. Jones (Liberal candidate for North Carnarvon), the Rev. Towyn Jones, and Mr W. Evans (Liverpool) supported the motion, while Mr Griffith Jones counselled that it be deferred. Mr BEBIAH GWYNFB EVANS pointed out that should tbe motion be adopted the Welsh Dnion of Women's Liberal Associations would join the new organisation in a body. (Hear, hear.) Mrs GAUNT. Cardiff, declared this to be as much a Welsh as an English question. (Hear, hear.) MR McsEs WALTEBS, South Monmouthshire, supported the motion. They were under a cloud, and in a wilderness, as a Cymru Fydd League, and from that standpoint alone be felt they would do wisely to have the ladies with them. (Cheers.) If the South Wales Liberal Federation turned its back upon them, their watobword was still Forward," and hand.in-hand with the women forward they would go. Mrs WYNFOBD PHiMTM having replied to the objections raised, The RO-Jv. MAOHBAETH RBEB held that it would be dangerous to specialise any measure. Mr WH. EvANS, Liverpool, said that they desired a pure as well as a united Wales, and towards the object they should secure tbe co- operation of the women. The original motion of Mrs Wynford Philipps was carried by an overwhelming majority, and the scheme, having been further slightly amended, was eventually adopted. RECEPTION TO TBE DELEGATES. At a late hour the delegates met together at a reception arranged in honour of their visit by the local committee. The reception waa held in the Old Assembly-rooms, which had been prettily deoorated for the oocasion. Tue delegates were formally welcomed by Councillor D. C. Roberts, the chairman of tie local Liberal Committee, who, with Mr J. Hugh Edwards, the secretary, made every arrangement for the convenience of the visitors. Light refreshments was served, and a capital programme of music was submitted.

AMALGAMATED ENGINEERS, 80CIETY. On Wednesday night the official return of the ballot for the secretaryship of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, which has been taken during the last six weeks throughout the country, was made known. Three candidates bad been nominated :—Messrs John Anderson (late secre- tary), G. N. Barnes (late assistant secretary), and H. Barton. The contest has caused great excite- ment in Trade Union circles, and was fought on party lines, Mr Barnes being the nominee of the Independent Labour party in the North of England. Ha received much support, princi- pally in Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle. The following are the offioial figures :-Ander80n, 12.910 Barnes, 11,603; Barton, 759 The poll I* only a medium one, for at the last contest, when Mr Anderson defeated Mr Tom Mann, there was a poll of over 36,000. The position is worth Jt300 a year, with offioial residence.

REDUCED FABRe TO NEW ZEALAND.—The high passage rates to New Zealand have, in the past, precluded many from going to the Colony. In the case of a person with a large family the cost of transport makes a considerable bole in a small capital, and many who would otherwise emigrate, to the manifest advantage of them- selves and the Colony, hesitate to incur the necessary outlay. To meet oases of thi* kind, the direct lines (the New Zealand Shipping Company and the Shaw, Savill and Albion Com- pany) have generously responded to a proposal made by .the Agent-preneral for New Zsalapd that a reduction in she rates for second and third class passages shall be made in cases recom- mended by him. For the present the Agent- General is prepared to recommend reduced fares in the case of persons possessing fixed incomes of such an amount as he may consider sufficient, or capital of at least £100, with £50 additional for "eaob child over 12 years. It should be men- tioned that persons going to New Zealand at these reduoed rates have precisely the same Moom- modation and privileges on board the steamers as those payiufttho full ordinal ttnee.

Cardiff Quarter Sessions. The Better Quarter Sessions for the borough of Cardiff opened onThoraday at the Town Hall, before the learned Recorder, Mr BeSDjasain Francis Williams, Q, C. I THE LOMQ nu CASK. Mr Artbwr Lewis MID tbat he wished to make f all application. He appeared on behalf of THE Crown TO prosecute two men who had been com- mikted for eonspvring to obtain goods under false pretences. He had oarefully considered the depositions, and it appeared to him that there was a dear prima facie ease of obtaining goods under false protenoes agaiast both prisoners. He thought he wae therefore entitled to prefer bills separately against them both on this indWtmenb as well as ON tbat of conspiracy to defraud, for which they had been committed by the Stipendiary. Mr C. J. Jaolason, wbo said he appeared on bsbalf of the defendants, pointed out tbat the Stipendiary bad had the whole of the facts laid before him as recently aa the previous day, and bad refused to commit the men for obtaining goods ondetr false pretenoee. He therefore thonatht ifc would be a hardship if the men had this additional charge to meet at tbe last moment. The learned Recorder said be did not see that the fresh indictment eonld in any way damnify prisoners upon tbe same evidence. He thought be ought to grant the application on condition that the case was not heard to-day, in order to give THE defendants timo to meet the charge. STEALING A BANTA OLAUS BOX. Tom ChaHis, barmau, aged 19, was charged with stealing a M Santa CllWs" box containing money, the property of Florenoe Pullen, at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on the 28th of November last. Mr Hugh Jones prosecuted. Evidence was given by Miss Pullen, a barmaid at the Angel, tbat prisoner aud another man came into tbe bar, and while she was attending to some customers she noticed they bad left, and that the box was missing. The prisoner had previously asked her for the box to put some money in. The prisoner was arrested in Birmingham, but deuied having stolen the box. The jury found him guilty, and he was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour. ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO DEEBAUD. Georxe Frederick Wilson, a seaman, aged 37, Waft charged with having, on the 13th of March, obtained by false pretences, from one Thomas Price, food of the Value of 6s 9d, with intent to defraud. Mr Arthur Lewis prosecuted. Evidence was given that prisoner went to proseoutor's house, the Imperial Hotel, and stayed there some time, tbe landlord believing him to be Captain Brown, of the ..s. Dora. He had thiee meals. The prisoner said be had been engaged to go on the Dora, and should have paid his bill had he not been appre- hended by the police before having sitrned on. He denied having represented himself as the captain of the 8.8. Dora, but admitted having given a wrong name at dbe hotel. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and a previous oonvietion being recorded against him, be was sent to gaol for twelve mouths with bard labour. QUITB BIGHT, GENTLEMEN." Mary Annie Jones, aged 28, a barmaid, was charged with having stolen, in March last, at Cardiff, A suit of clothes and other wearing ap- parel, tbe property of Peter Wride, Cardiff. Mr Plows prosecuted.—Martha Wride, wife of the prosecutor, said she lived in Cowbndge-road, and on the 5th of March last .prisouer oame to tbeir house to lodge, and the clothes she had stolen were in the bedroom she occupied.—A pawnbroker's assistant named Sidney Smith said that on the 7th of Maroii orisouer pledged certain articles of clothing in the name of Annie Jones, of King's-road, and on the 14th of March she pawned the suit of clothes for 10s in the same name. The prisoner, who was undefended, handed up a written statement saying that she had been seat by Mra Wride herself to pawn some of the missing thmgs. Mrs Wride, who was recalled, denied having instructed prisoner to pawn anything. She stated that after only knowing too prisoner three weeks she had offored TO raise money on her furniture in order to get the prisoner a situation.'—Tbe Recorder, in summing up, characterised this as rather startling. He said there was a great deal of philanthropy in the world, but it didn't take that form usually.— The jury returned a unanimous verdict of "Not guilty."—The Kecorder Quite right, gentlemen. —Tbe prisoner was then discharged. THUT VBOM A SHIPMATE. Edward Sprackeu, a sailor, aged M, was in- dicted for stealing £2 63 6d from the person of Wm. Holes at Cardiff in February last. Mr Francis Howell prosecuted. Holes gave evidenoe that he WM paid off from the ..e. Biwe Jacket on the 20th of February last, and prisoner was a fireman on board the same vessel. ON tbe following day prisoner, who oempla.ined tbat he bad no money, accompanied froseoutor to the Great Western Railway Station, 'roaeeutor took a tioket for Padding ton, receiving in obange two florins and a half-crown. He PUT these coins into his waistooat pocket, in wbioh there was also two sovereigns. On entering the tram he missed tbia money, and informed the prisoner of tt. The latter was standing on the platform, and said he was very sorry. The prosecutor, not satisfied with this expression of sympathy, banded tbe prisoner over to P.O. Price, and the latter, in searohing the accused, found ti 78 4d upon Mm, made up of two sovereigns, two florins, and a half- crown, and some coppers. The jury returned a verdict of Guilty," and the Recorder, in view of the facl; that prisoner's conduct bad hitherto been above suspioion, said he would take a lenient view of his oase, and he would be bound over in his own recognisances of JB10 to corns up for judgment when called upon. IMPUDENT BOBBEBT AT THE WASHINGTON HOTEL. Alexander Kirk (18), a labourer, was indioted for having, on the 2nd February last, stolen lOd, the property of Mr Eastabrook. Mr Bowen prosecuted. Kate Muliins, a barmaid at the Washington Hotel, Cardiff, gave evidence that prisoner came into the hotel on the day in question, and she saw him behind the oounter where the till was. She asked him what he was doing when he rushed at her and struck her after throwing the money back into the till. Gertrude Smith corroborated. The prisoner said he waa very drunk," the time and had no knowledge whatever of having either stolen the money or assaulted the barmaid. Other conviotions having been proved against him, tbe prisoner was -.0- to gaol for six months. PUTTY THEFT. James White, aged 42, a sailor, was indioted for stealing a shirt, the property of Rebeooa Green, at Cardiff, on tbe 19th of March last. Mr Ernest Bowen Rowlands appeared to prosecute, and evidence was given that prisoner was seen to take the shirt from off the shop counter and try to wrap it up in a blue bandkerohief. On perceiving that he was watched prisoner dropped the shirt on tbe doorstep and made off. Prisoner now eaid that his object in entering the shop was to buy the shirt and not to steal it. A previous conviction was recorded against the prisoner, and he was sentenced to six moatha* imprison- ment. STEALING A PETTICOAT. Maigaiet Burke (35), a married woman, was indioted for stealing a pettiooat, the property of Coleman Folliok, at Cardiff, on the 26th of January. Shepteadedgnitty. Evidence was given that prisoner was convioted in 1891 of a similar offenpe, and was then sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Mr Lloyd Morgan, MP., who appeared for prisoner, said that since her last conviction, three years ago, prisoner bad tried to lead a respectable life, and she bad already been in prison three months awaiting her trial FOR this offence. Drink was the oause of all her trouble, but she had assured him that she would give it up and mend her ways. It was pointed out thatprisonerwas still an associate of the person who was her companion in crime on the last ocoasion when she was convicted. The Recorder aaid he could not shut his eyes to this fact, nor to the faot that a large quantity of stolen property had been found in ber bouse. She would be sentenced to six montha* imprisonment. 8TEALING A BEEFSTEAK. David Phillips, a labourer, aged 22, was; charged with stealing a beefsteak and A quantity of bread, the property of Tnomas Candy, at' Cardiff, on the 20th* of March. Mr Frank Griffiths appeared for the prosecution. Mrs Mary Candy, wife of the prosecutor, said she occupied THE front room of a house in Grey-street, Canton. The bread and meat, value 5dJ Mrs Candy bad placed upon lIbe sideboard for her husband's dinner. Her husband had to go dinnerless, because the prisoner came in before him, and snatching up tbe steak and bread ran away with the victuals in one hand and a large stone in the other. P.C. Rich intercepted him, whereupon prisoner became violent. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of Not guilty, and the prisoner was disoharged. SERIOUS OHABGE AGAINST A VATHBB. Philip Brookway, aged 50, a coed agent, was indicted for having on the 3rd. of April, at Cardiff, incited his son, Wilham Brockway, to commit a felony. Mr O. J. Jackson (instructed by Mr Lewis Morgan) appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr Arthur Roes) tie. fended. Constable George Young gave evidence that when on duty near the Taff vale Railway siding he saw a boy named William Brockway and a boy named Gardner stealing coals from the siding. He followed them home. He was afterwards instructed to arrest the boys, and went to their homes. When the boys were charged with the offence Brock. way's father said, You say nothing about it." The lads were afterwards sent to the Workhouse, and proceedings were instituted against the prisoner. A youth named William Williams gave evidence that he saw the boya on the siding. Ho saw Brockway and Gardner chucking coal off the wagons. They after- wards put it into bags, which witness took from them, putting the coal back on the trucks. The Recorder, after the evidenoe was heard, said he bad ideas about the oase, but as a matter of law there was no evidence against the prisoner that he had incited bis son to beoome a thief, and the jury would pleaae say that be was not guilty. There was ne evidenoe against him, though they might have their own ideas as to where the coal went to.-—The jury returned a verdict of Not guilty," and the prisoner was discharged. WATCH STEALING. Frank Stagg, aged 22, a butcher, pleaded guilty to stealing a watch, the property of Evan Evans, Several previous conviotions were recorded against him, and the prisoner was seat to gaol for 12 months with hard labour.

Mr Beerbobm Tree, returning from a highly* sucoeSsful tour In the United States, will reopen the Haymarket Theatre on Saturday, 2Ttb, with a- ..revival of Mr Haddon Chambers's pepohtt dfaM: of John-a-Dreams."

OUR LITTLE WAR. If we take account of all the Nigger wan. we engage in, says a correspondent, Great Britain can never be said to be at peace. This one in the Chitral Valley has given us more trouble than usual, although from first to last it has been fought by us with that short, sharps decisive, forceful way which the British Army has, and which is chiefly due to the energy and push of our officers, who, when on duty, know not the meaning of the word fatigue. For at least a century the tribesmen of the hills on THE passes leading out of India have bruugbt the Empire trouble and tribulation. They are so slow to learn lessons. One day it is the Ghilzais who are on the predatory prowl. the next the Gotis, or some other wondrous branch of the Afghan family, are discovered to have wiped out adetach- mentot troopers marching peacefully from station to SAJOB-OBSrBEAL 8IR 1 OTTNT/TFFE LOW, X.O.S. LIEUT. D. D'EWES COKE. MAJOR HERBERT BURNET. station. Well, the arm of Britain is far-reaohing, but skipping from top to top of mountain ranges like the chamois is not much IN the way of Tommy Atkins's stomach, so that it is no light task we essay when we begin to undertake the annihilation of a particular tribe. Naturally when these costly little campaigns are over Great Britain has always won, but it seems to make no difference to the fanatioal tribesmen, who forget with the spring tha severe smashing up of the previous autumn. Tbe General Commanding, SIr Robert Cunliffe Low, K.C.B., is a soldier of the Roberts type, who spares neither Ins men nor himself, and it is difficult to imagine a more appropriate officer for this particular servioe. There is a curious coincidence in the fact of the two British officers wounded in one of the recent actions being brothers-in-law, Major Herbert Burney having married the sister of Lieutenant Coke, who passed so high in his examination at Sandhurst and Woolwich, and is reported as severely hurt. Lieutenant Coke, is the son of Mrs Talbot Coke. who has for years contributed the ladies' column to various London papers. She is said to be a facile prineeps in the way^of household decoration, and her advice on furnish- ing has been adopted in thousands of English homes. Lieutenant Coke's father, Colonel Talbot Coke, commanded at Suakim for some years.

ALLEGED UELfcASE OF DYNAMUARD8. The London Evening News announces that McCann and Cailaghan, the notorious dyna- mitaids, concerned in the blowing up of a gasometer at Glasgow, have lately been secretly liberated by order of the Home Secretary. They have, adds the Evening News, been spirited away, and it is impossible to find out even by inquiry where one of the men is at the present moment. This much, however, is certain, the two men have been released. THE STORY CONFIRMED. The Press Association Glasgow correspondent, telegraphing on Wednesday night, says:—It having been announced that Henry McCann and Peter Callaghan bad been secretly released, a Press representative interviewed Superintendent Orr at the Glasgow Polroe Station. The superintendent stated Callaghan or Killocan left Portland Prison eight days ago. When he was about to be released his description and photograph were sent on to Glasgow. Mr Orr does not know whether McCann has got his freedom or not, but he may havo for all the Glasgow police know. The system the prison authorities go upon is that they ask the convict where he means to go, and if he replies Glasgow," then his descrip- tion and photograph precede him. Mr Orr, therefore, thinks it quite possible McOann has gone to some other town. Callatrhan, on reporting himself to the Glasgow police, was very talkative. He declared he was neither a murderer nor a thief, but a political prisoner. He is 59 years old, and has served 11% years. He stated be bad gone through an unsuccessful operation to his eye, and had now lost the sight of it completely. He has gone back to I've in the south of Glasgow. It is some 12 years ago that Callaghau, McCann and Denis Casey, John Dunn and Jas. Kelly were apprehended charged with blowing up Tradeston gasometer, and attempting to blow up the railway station and burst the Forth and Clyde Canal. Their trial, which took place at Edinburgh, was most exciting, the principal witnesses for the prosecution being Detective Car- michaeland an informer. Cailaghan was sentenced to penal servitude for the remainder of bis life. It was proved that he had sworn in people to the secret service of the dynainitards in a public-house in the Salt Market, and that he had in company with McOann and the other prisoners maliciously blown up Tradeston gasometer on the night of the 20th January, 1883. McCann was also sentenced to penal servitude for life, but Casey, Kelly, and Dunn, the latter now being dead, were sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. They were released some five years ago.

NOTABLE MEN; The Royal College of Surgeons of England did themselves high honour in eleotmg for their pre- sident Mr Christopher Heath,the eminent medico, whose distinguished career fully warranted his selection for the position. Mr Heath's family is steeped in chirurgical traditions, his grandfather having been a surgeon in the Navy, who wit- nessed the action of the glorious 1st of June, on board one of Lord Howe's squadron. There is scarcely any honour in the gift of th. medical profession, or any great honorary post, which Mr Heath has not at some time filled. Another gentleman, who has been elevated with the general acclaim of his own technical world to a high position, is Mr Albert G. Sandemao, who becomes the governor of the Bank of England for MB A. G. BANDSMAN (The new Governor of the Bank of England). MB CHBISTOPtiiCtt HEATH. F.R.O.S. <The new President of the R.O.S.) tbe eneuing?year. Mr Sandeman is a well-known Oity man, and of the very highest probity. He has been a director of the bank 29 yeara, and a partner in his firm for 47, so tbat he is no novioe at finance. Mr Sandeman is scarcely likely to have a sensational year of office, M, so far as one may judge, the City is to a great extent purged of that rotten condition of finance which is apt to bring about crises, but it is certain. looking to his past career, that should any such difficulty or danger arise he will be fully equal to the ocoasion, and thoroughly justify hIs co-directors in their selection.

BELFAST TIMBER YARD BURNT JE20,000 Worth of Timber Destroyed. A great Ore has been raging for the past 18 hours in Queen's Island Shipbuilding Yard, Belfast, by whioh over £ 20,000 worth of partially insured timber has been destroyed. The fire was discovered shortly before six oelock on Tuesday evening in the timber yard connected with Messrs Harland and WoifPa works, and soon an area of an acre in extent was a sea of flames. As night wore on it was thought the fire- men nad succeeded in mastering the out- break, but about 11 o'clook the wind changed and stack after stack of valuable timber became a prey to the flames, which were plainly visible 10 miles away. Fortunately the fire brigade was successful in keeping the fire from extending to the immense engine and other works close by.

HIGHWAYMAN ON WHEEL8. SERIOUS AFFAIR AT 8L0UCE8TER. At Gloucester on Wednesday 0. Brown, Galston* street, Birmingham, was enarged with being drunk and in unlawful possession of a loaded revolver on Sunday night last. It appeared that as a farmer named Wright was returning with his daughter from a visit to some friends the prisoner, who was riding a machine, ran into the pony which the farmer's daughter winding, causing her to be thrown and rendered insensible, and when followed he produced a revolver and fired at his pursuers. He was fined £1 and costs, or 14 days.

The How, G. N. Oursan sad his American bride will leave New York for Bagtaw on the 27th imV

THE CHARGE AIAINST A SWANSEA SOLICITOR. At Swansea Police Court on Thursday,Mr Chas. Norton, solicitor, of Swansea, was charged (on remand) with misappropriating about £5,000. the property of Mrs Haynes and Miss Craddock, of Leamington, of whose estate he was trustee. The circumstances under which the alleged misappropriation took place were fully reo ported a fortnight ago, when the oase opened. The magistrates were Messrs J. Coke Fowlor, J. C. Vye-Parrninter, and J. Lewis. I Mr Edwin Davies appeared to prosecute for the Treasury, and in Mr Glascodine's absence Mr J. E. Stephens, solicitor, appeared for the defendant. The prisoner, who seems to have suffered considerably sinco his last appearance, was brought up in the custody of prison warders and placed in the dock. At the last hearing the Bench, after refusing in the morning to allow the prisoner to sit at the solicitors' table, allowed him to do so after the adjournment for luncheon. Mr Stephens now applied for a similar concession, but the Bench refused at that stage to make any distinction between Mr Norton and any other prisoner. The first witness called was Mr Samuel Taylor, chartered acouuntant, who had investi- gated thfl prisoner's books relating to the late John Craddock, under whose will the money was inherited, with a view of tracing the investments of the money and what the prisoner had eventually done with it. At the death of the late John Craddook £16.550 was in Mr Norton's hands a" investments. Mr Craddock died in the end of 1874. The executrix under his will was his widow, who received the income from the investments till her death in 1881, when the value of the investment* was put in the books as £16,goo. While he examination of this witness was proceeding Mr Stephens asked if Mr Norton could be allowed the advantage of a seat by bis side, for it was extremely difficult for him to take notes,—The Stipendiary He can sit by you when you come to your cross.examination.Mr Stephens May he have a seat where he is ? -The Stipendiary Oh, yes.—Mr Taylor then proceeded to say that the total of the account as it now stood on the books of the credit side was £18,391158 2d, and the debit side of the account represented £5,ObO 148. There was a balance struck on that nccount of £13,331ls 2d, as being to the credit of Mrs Craddock's exeoutors on capital acoount.—- Mr Davies Can you say what moneys were in Mr Norton's hands at the date of the receiving order? JB16080 1"1 2d.—Mr Davies: Does that, according co Mr Norton's books, appear to be the amount in his hands for those trust funds Yes. The witness went on to say that the prisoner in his bankruptcy admitted as IIIM liabilities in connection with this truac £ 15,500.—Mr Davies Have you ever been able to discover any securities in regard to the property ? None.—Mr Davies: Can you say of your own knowledge that there are any such securities in existence None that 1 am aware of.—Mr W. R. Barry, of the Glamorgan- shire Bank. and Mr A. E. Carlyle, of the Metropolitan Bank, spoke to entries and schedules in the ledgers of their respective banks. —The Court then adjourned for lunoheon. The evidence of Mr Taylor conolnded the charge of misappropriating £3,000. In answer to the charge he said, I am not guilty, and reaervemy defence." He was then committed for trial on this obarge.—The next charge taken was that of misappropriating £1,000. Mr Bland, solicitor, of Nuneaton, gave evidenoe as to the realisation of the security by the prisoner, and he was then committed on this oharge. The third oharge was of misappropriating JB455. Mr Bland again gave evidence as to the realisation of the security. Prisoner was also committed on this oharge. There remained two more charges for investigation, but the Court adjourned the hear- ing for A week. Mr Leyshon applied for bail, and the Bench said they would accept it in two sureties of £600 or one of £1,000 in eaeh case. Prisoner was removed in custody.

SWANSEA COUNTY OOUNOIL. The monthly meeting of the Swansea Corpora- tion was held on Wednesday, when the Mayor (Alderman Edwards) presided, and there was an average attendance. THE CORPORATION AND ITS EXPENDITURE. The Finance Committee reported that it had considered the resolution of the Council in refer- ence to the reduction in the total amount of the estimates for the ensuing year, so as to admit of a 3* 9d rate for the year, and it had been decided that the treasurer report what amount in the present estimates, and in the expenditure for the past year, can be fairly charged to capital account; what amount now charged to the general district rate can be transferred to the debit of the borough rate account, and what amount of revenue now plaoed to the oredit of the borough fund can be placed to the credit of the district tund account also as to the amount to be expended and recoverable for private improvement works during the present 1ear.- This was confirmed. THE LIGHTING OF THE STREETS. On the consideration of the question of street lighting, Mr Rocke asked if the Corporation were to have any advantage from the reoent reduction of gas to the public, and Mr Leeder asked the Streets Committee to consider the advisability of urging the Gas Company to adopt more incan- descenll burners in tbe I¡¡btiulr. of the atreeta, for then there would be greater efficiency in lighting and more economy. Alderman Pike promised that the committee should consider both questions, and with respect to the price of gas to the Corporation he considered tbe company might reasonably be expected to make a reduction. THE PAVING OF THII OLD FOOTPATHS. A discussion arose on the sanction of the Local Government Board to tbe borrowing of M10,OOO for putting the old pavements in the town in a proper state of repair.—Mr Harris and Mr WiUiams asked what sections of the town were to have the benefit of the outlay, and they advooated the expenditure of some of this on the Landore and Morriston Wards.—The Mayor regretted it was too late now to do anything. The streets which were ia the town proper were specified in the application to the Local Govern- ment Board, and now the monfSY must be spent in those particular districts. Neither Morriston nor Landore, he was sorry to say, were included, and he advised the representatives of those wards on another occasion to see thall they were included in any suoh benefit. ALDERMAN MARTIN AND THE WATCB COMMITTEE. The minutes of the Water Committee announced the resignation of the chairmanship of tbe committee by Alderman Martin, and plaoed on record a high appreciation of his services. The adoption of the minutes was moved by Alderman Naysmitb, and seconded by Alder- man Lewis, who both added their testimony to the value of Alderman Martin's services, and the motion was oarned. THE MAKEET QUESTION AGAIN. This long-standing question was re-opened by Aldermau Tutton moving, as chairman of the Market Committee, a recommendation that the rebuilding of the market be proceeded with in accordance with the plans and bills of quantities already prepared, and that tenders for the execution of the work be invited with a view to the same being carried out forthwith. Alderman Pike seconded.-— Mr D. Harris moved the substitution of the word "repairing for the word "rebuilding." Mr Rees Jones seconded. Mr Freeman naving spoken in favour of the amendment, the original motion was carried by 16 votes to 14.-Mr Leeder proposed, and Mr Spring seconded, that fresh plans be prepared for the rebuilding at a cost of not more than £20.000. This was lost by IS votes to 12—Another amendment that the matter be referred baok to the committee in council was also lost, and the original recommendation of the committee was therefore passed. THE WATEB ENGINEER AND THE NEW WATMWOBM. Mr Rocke proposed, and Mr Roger Thomas seconded, To call attention to the conduct of the borough engineer in the carrying out of the Lliw Waterworks contract, and to move the following and other resolutions if necessary: 'That a consulting engineer of eminence be appointed to take charge of the Cray Waterworks, undertaking, sr.ch engineer to act as arbi* trator to settle all differenoes that may arise.' Alderman Martin moved, as an amendment, that an eminent engineer be engaged as consulting engineer during the construction of the Cray Waterworks, to whom all drawings, speciifcations, and particulars of work to be done shall be sub- mitted for approval, and who shall act as arbitrator, and shall be adviser to the engineer during the construction of such work.—Alder- man Naysmith seconded, and said all certificates would now be signed by two engineers.—After a long discussion, the amendment was withdrawn, and the resolution was lost, 10 members vobing against, the supporters of the motion walking out and refusing to vote.

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A CARDIFF SOLICITOR, Up to a late hour on Tuesday Jthe Scotland Yard authorities, although they are making every effort to unravel the mystery, bad not been able to discover the whereabouts of Mr F. H. Wilson, solicitor, of High-street, Cardiff, who some days ago left a note in bis room at Charing Cross Hotel in which he announced his intention to commit euicide.

NEWPORT BOATING FATALITY. I The body of the man washed up at Peterstone at the end of last week, as already recorded, is believed to be that of Samuel Salter, boatman, 3, Potter-street, Newport, who, on the night of the 20th of January last, went in a boat, in company with Edward Arc, another boatman, to meet a steamer coming in. A gale arose, and the boat was never heard of. Arr's body was found sub- sequently floating in the Usk near Powder House Point. The widow of Salter has identified the olothing and remains cast up by the sea at Peter. stone, and intends to have the body buried at Newport, and not at Peterstone, as was mteaded when it was understood that it was that of an unknown sailor.

WilFUL MURDER IN WilTS. On Sunday night a murder took place at the village of Potterne, near Devizes. An elderly farmer named James Butler was found lying in his own farmyard in a pool of blood. A sharp lawn-edge trimmer was firmly fixed in his head, and although alive when discovered, he died shortly after making a statement understood to implioate bis son J James, who hulbeea arrested on the oharge of wilful murder. Mark Butler, the eon. keeps The Organ beerhouse. Ill-feeling is alleged to have existed between father sod SOB for some timf

THE BANKRUPTCY OF MR T J CORY, J,P, *f The first meeting of the creditors of Mr F PT Cory, J.P., of Swansea and Tunbridge Welfe I J, was held at the Official Receiver's OfficX Y* Swansea, on Thursday, Mr Thomas Thorn* FEK (official receiver) presiding. There were also pr< MF sent Messrs Dovey (liquidator of th National Bank of Wales), Griffith ThomaS F. Cory YM) J. C. Woods (solicitor) J. H. Burgess, Frank Thomas (solicitor), R. 6 — Oawker, and T. W. James (solicitor). A NUMBEJTQ of proofs having been accepted tor the PURPOS^BTR of voting for the appointment of a trustee, tbel creditors present were asked if they had an?! questions to put to the debtor.—Mr Dovay said! he should like to express his regret at the position! in which Mr Cory found himself.—Mr Burgess JL We all do that.—The Offioial Receiver I can! TYFIJ join in that. I am very sorry, I am sure, to havsiV seen Mr Cory come before me at all in this ad- versity.—Mr Cory: Thank you, gentlemen. Mr Woods: I have a letter from Mr Vacbell, .tt whom I represent, in which he asks me that nO 1\11 adjudication should take place to-day and no 6. reeolntion for adjudication should be passed, in rie order to give him an opp >rtunity of submitting AGN for the debtor an offer which is now in oonrse of DF TJ bemg considered by his relatives and friends. In fettl consequence of the Easter holidays there has not been sufficient time to prepare a scheme for this IBOQ meeting, and I propose to ask the creditors to pass*. Botit resolution adjourning the meeting for a month in 2^TI order to give an opportunity for a scheme to ba ill put before them, and that no adjudication should FCTFC take place in the meantime. That would ttig) not interfere with the appointment of trustee." f 4 ON the motion of Mr Dovey, seconded by Mr »0"1 Griffith Thomas, it was resolved that the meeting QF T be adjourned to the 14ch of May, in order to beë. enable tbe debtor to submit a scheme of compost-' tion or arrangement, and that he be not adjudged a bankrupt in the mean time. The meeting then J terminated. lab

OPENING Of NEW SCHOOLS = AT PONTYPOOL. <5 TTOI On Wednesday, what may be described aa the culminating and crowning effort of tbe Trevethin^ Sohool Board was consummated by the op8Ding> R. of the Pontypool Mixed and Infants' and the Cwmffrwdor Infant Schools by Sir George W. Kekewich, K.C.B.. secretary of the Eduoation J1 Department. The school was nicely and prettily decorated for the occasion with hot-house plants (kindly lent by Mr Bythway), pictures, etc. The Poutypool School, which is of Gothic style, is built with blue pennant stone with buff H brick dressings and Bath stone sills and & corbels. The large room is 80ft. by 20ft., and the infant room 21ft. by 18ft. tj The schools were built according to the design of il Mr E. A. Lansdowns (Newport), the Pontypool S school alone costing £4,000. The builders are <) Messrs Morgans and Evans. The Cwmffrwdor V School is also built of biue pennant stone, and is < designed class-room fashion with glazed doors, so I that the whole of the rooms are visible from one I point. The builder was Mr A. H. Bailey (Pont- < newynydd). There was a large attendanoe at the i opening ceremony. Sir Geo. D. Kekewich paid ) a tribute of praise to the work done by theTre- J vethin School Board in the past. They hai spent a considerable sum of money—something like £10,000-not; only in the oonstruotion of new schools, but in the alteration of the old ones to suit modern requirements. He congratulated them upon the fact that they were soon to have a large Higher Grade School established in Ponty- pool, and he only regretted that in the matter of intermediate education they in England were so very much behind them ID Wales. The members of the School Board and Sir Geo. Kekewioh afterwards proceeded to Cwmffrwdor, where a brief opening ceremony in connection with tbat school was also conducted.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Conference in Cardiff. On Wednesday meetings were held at tbe Ebenezer Welsh Congregational Church, Cardiff, under the auspices of the Welsh Auxiliary, to celebrate the centenary of the London Mis- sionary Society. In the afternoon conference, presided over by the Bav. W. I. Morris, Ponty- pridd, aB interesting paper was read on Ministers and their connection with Foreign Missions" by the Rev. W. C. Davies, Llantri- sant. The discussion which followed was partici* RTED in by the Rev. J. Davies, Bronllwyn Rev. R. Davies, Mountstuart, Cardiff Rev. C. T. Thomas, Groeswen; Rev. T. Hughes. Cathays, and the Rev. T. Nicholson, Southampton. Tea was afterwards provided for tbe visiting ministers and the delegates from the district. In the eveniog a publio meeting was held, Mr T. Thomas, C.C., Tynywern, presiding, The Rev. J. Thomas, Merthyr, was to have addressed the meeting in conjunction with the Rev. T. Nicholson, South- ampton, but owing to his absence through indisposition the Rev. T. Morris, Porth, acted as his substitute. In an eloquent address Mr Morris proposed a resolution expressing gratitude at the great success which had followed the exertions of the missionaries in the foreign field, ) and. rejoicing at the renewal of support to the SOCIETY, which already had beoome evident in the collections of the churches throughout the land. He remarked that an effort was being made this centenary year to raise a special fund of £100,000, of which more than half, viz., JB54,000 had already been received. The Rev. T. Nicholson, Southampton, sesonded the resolution, and in an effective address made particular reference to the origin of the Society and its con- nection with Wales. The resolution was carried unanimously, and the Rev. J. Davies (Taihirion) brought the meeting to a close.

THE SANITARY STATE OF MERTHYR. Dr. Dyke, medical officer, presented air tbe meeting of the Mertbyr District Council on Wed- nesday, under the presidency of Mr T. H. Bailey, J.P., his SOtiti annual report on the sanitary condition of the district, &c. The number ot occupied houses was 12,041, and the estimated population 65,579. Accidents at the iron- works, oollieries, or railways accounted for 33 deaths. Ten persons were drowned, whilst in eight instances the excessive use of alcohol was the recorded cause of death. Regarding Dowlais, the continued recurrence of cases of typhoid fever and of diphtheria in some or other of the houses in the lower part of Dow- lais pointed to many imperfections in the sewerage system of that locality. In the Tydhl's Well division, along the banks of the Taff river, were some hundreds of old and dilapidated dwellings. Some old waterways in the Merthyr town division were now found frequently to be the means by which sewer gases were led from the new sewerage system into some of the best-built residences. Many illnesses had been thus traced, and, sad to say, the loss of many lives.

SWANSEA AND THE BRIDGE TOLLS. At a recent meeting of the Council Mr Rooks was contradicted by two members of the Harbour Trust when he alluded to the probability of no can being made on the Corporation for the S3. 750 or any portion by the Trust this year. On this matter Sir John Jones Jenkins (the chairman of the Trust) has written that the Trust began tho financial year with a credit balanoe of JB6.1M 12-? lOd, and there is reason to believe that there will bo a surplus at the end of the year. and so do away with the necessity of oallmg upon the rate- payers for A contribution.

SACRILEGE AT CAErtWENT. Some thieves recently broke a square of glass in one of the windows of Caerwent Church, and, getting inside, examined every place where money or valuables were kept. They found little except a collection-box intended to receive donations towards the restoration of the ohurch. This they broke open and took its contents. It had not been opened since Christmas, but the booty is not thought to be large. They left an old ladder, brought from a neighbouring yard, standing against the window by which they had entered.

VALE OF GLAMORGAN RAILWAY It is expected that the boring operations oarried on at Barry and Porthkerry Park in con- nection with the construction of the proposed tunnel will meet during next week, when through communication will be established, and therefore greatly facilitate the oarripge of material used for tbe viaducts. The masonry work necessary in the interior has been commenced about 160 yards from the Porthkerry opening, and will pro. ceed as quickly as possible. The large arches being built for the viaduct are also being pushed forward, and the same perseverance on the part of the contractors (Messrs Pethick Bros.) is observed all along the route.

ALLEGED CLERICAL BIGAMIST. Extraordinary Devetepments. It is understood that some astounding informa- tion has been oommunicated to the Liverpool police with reference to the alleged marital ex- ploits of the man William Brown, who is in custody oharged with bigamy. The accused, who is described as a Protestnnt clergyman and lecturer, IS to have now preferred against him charges of marrying several other females, and it is said that a writ of habeas corpus will be applied for in order to brin* him again before the Liver- pool justices, the proceeding being rendered necessary. Brown having already been committed to take his trial upon one oharge of bigamy.

KILLED WilH A JUG. The Liverpool police on Wednesday arrested A hawker named Mary Gilligan on a charreof tbeman. slaughter of a woman named Morgan. Gilligan and Morgan's husband quarrelled, and Morgan drove the accused away. She, however, subse- quently returned, and, it is alleged, hurled a jug at him which struck Mrs Morgan, inflicting fatal injuries.

Jas Mollat, alias Thos Berry, was comm MS L for trial at Tavistock on Wednesday charged with attempting to commit a burglary at the noose of the chaplain of Princetown Prison. The accused, who Was shot at by the chaplain, has had bis wounded arm amputated. the chaplain of Princetown Prison. The accused, who Was shot at by the chaplain, has had bi8 wounded arm amputated.