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RETREAT BARRED. .
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RETREAT BARRED. RAILWAY Cut North of Mukden, (Press Association Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Thursday, 4 p.m. ^k<l b*VS CUt the r^ilway nortb (Central News Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Thursday. ^officially announced that a Japanese force the Russian railway communication o! Mukden. general pursuit of the Russian army con- Kea. Association Special War Telegram.) "'th Ganeial OKD'S ARMY. Wednesday. The Japanese left army has cat and destroyed 'ttilway between Mukden and Tieling. Do- i\ are notl °'3ta'na',le at present. Huaaiana are retreating along the northern l0*dg. 3>L left column of this army at Likampa, miles north oT the Hun and five miles the railway, has bad a fierce fight with wmea its number of Russians. casualties amounted to 10,000. i 6 Kusaian centre is retreating in great coo* "on.
RUSSIAN RETREAT OFFICIALLY…
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RUSSIAN RETREAT OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED. Association Special War Telegram.) n, TOKIO, Thursday, 8 a.m. Headquarters StafE officially announce ftw Russians began retreating yesterday ^'OR* and that all the Japanese armies are ''Roroualjr pursuing the enemy.
100,000 CASUALTIES.
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100,000 CASUALTIES. (Heater's Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Thursday. toti ^aPaneBe 1°BS 'n the present battle is now ^ted at 50,000, and tho total loss on both more than 100,000.
TO PROTECT THE TOMBS.
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TO PROTECT THE TOMBS. (pr"n Association Special War Telegram.) w TOKIO, Thursday. *h» *t8k»l Oyama, in an Army order directing kia of the Russians yesterday, prohibited Ottl tt0oP8 from entering Mnkden in masses in ijJ* to preserve respect for the tombs and the places of the Chinese Imperial Household, Jt to protest the welfare of the inhabitants. iiie 4,1 decided to send home via Chifu 2,500 ^P&citated and wounded Boldiers at Pott 111'. Exchange Telegraph Co. states that the i4 °wiog is a text Q[ the telegram received at the Legation, London, from Tokio, under *te March 9th respect the sanctity of the place whence the Imperial dynasty in China, and io O^erve peace and tranquility among the Q^ieae inhabitants of Mukden, General IL,n in giving orders for the general pur- t" Of March 8tb, strictly prohibited his troops '&ke quarters within the walls of that city.
M STRATEGIC RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS."I
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M STRATEGIC RETROGRADE MOVEMENTS." I (Central News Special War Telegram.) PARIS, Thursday, 'to* telegrams from Harbin quoted by the "^teraburg correspondent of the Petit stateWhat remains of General j/pitch's decimated army Is said to have driven into the mountains. Olding to the Petit Parisien" corres- j the latest despatches from Mukden! foj'kat the Japanese are massing enormous north-west of the city. Kuiopatkin, retreating, continues2the struggle with jj8t&l Oku. received by the Government de- i^J'taQts, but not published, announce that the ^P* have placed two i>atteries of seven-inch ^•tfcers, one seven versts from Mukden, and Other to the south east. These batteries j a bombardment of the town, compelling ^U^^val of the stores and obliging the »j. Ja&s to commence a retrograde movement *fQ8>- Rossian conomancler-in-chief transferred nine versts up the line north of >h n* *t Czar, it is added, is said to have received ^i^day on Wednesday a telegram from (>#IJ Knropatkjn informing him that the NT*' has been obtifled by tha pressure of force to abandon his positions and Irtenee strategic xetTograde movements.
^ MUKDEN WIRES CUT.
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MUKDEN WIRES CUT. 1113 Association Special War Telegram.) j, PARIS, Thursday. Petersburg correspondent of the learns that General Kuropatkin's i0Q is increasingly serious. During yester- Japanese detachments made their tj^j.^nce to the north of Mukden, thus inter- rj the retreat of the Russian Army. Kuro- will therefore have to make a desperate to Pierce the Japanese lines in order to let tbe Way for his army, and this will necessf- Jj sacnfice. l°Patkiu yesterday sent a long telegram in 't to the Czar. '11 ,egrapbio communication with Mukden has "o?,'nterrnpted for 11 hours, and it is not t1 how or when it will be restored.
TELEGRAPH RESTORED.
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TELEGRAPH RESTORED. (Central News Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday. Japanese cut the telegraph wires north of yesterday, but communication was soon artd'. •ouj^krday morning the Russians retired to I t)O Th litions near Tashiebao. Japanese attacks were of the most despe ^acter. 'DR is proceeding to the north of Mukden, the Japanese occupy a position running 8' the railway about four versts north Hjj ^^tnperial tombs and five vents from the ^Oiu. "Ussinn trnnnii on the .east are retiring in lya Ktdet °n tha centre. All the stattware- H as the men fall back. Russian losses yesterday on the right- Otle were 7.000.
F,^HTING REARGUARD ACTIONS.
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F,^HTING REARGUARD ACTIONS. (Central News Special War Telegram.) It i PARIS, Thursday. I iC announced at the Ministry for Foreign \tltt: that the Rnsaians ate retreating north of atO, fighting rearguard actions.
LT, REASON FOR RETREAT.
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LT, REASON FOR RETREAT. lese Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday. from Mukden of yesterday's date ,e battle to the west of Mnkden has luted tk°0pB £ positions and from the left owing to the .J^y^tions on the Hnnbo, concentrating k tb ttl8 ^aPanesB> wb0 ara nearing Mukden. Nlq 8 north of Mukden the Japanese are ad ■W on Ungungun, and are only three versts "ltt, e railway station. Their shells reach the
Terrific Fighting.
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Terrific Fighting. KUROPATKIN'S PERIL. News Speciai War Telegram.) MUKDEN, Wednesday. "Rating on the Rusisan right flank yester- it 0 a the most desperate character. fariously at dawn and did not abate g,slltfail. Even then the big guns kept up s *?'. at>d the men were unable to sleep. J**1 of of the night struggle was the posses- "8bichiaoa, about 12 versts from Mnkden '^minting road, and the capture of h Dll» about Beven versts/from Mukden $ $ on the battlefield were mostly J tamarisk groves as v»„ll aa by j ''«ts faos«s, thus giving protection against ^he houses were strengthened and Rer'ea difficult redoubts. co°la beep bask the Japanese. One another. H u»ai °* t0 tlie west Youhanshun a body 5j h.j11 troops of one of the new divisions up to that time encountered any th 8 ^tom the Japanese were unable to 1 v'*la» v'olent fire of shrapnel, which mado an active voleauo, and promptly attacking with terrible fury: ■* ^n. plsoe at ooon, and th«o parsuod the #hw»s. Other Russian infantry regiments were moved i forward qoickly, and under the eyes of General < Kurooatkin himself, and with a heavy artillery I gun-flcejlaunchingshells upon them,they marched although on the parade ground then, going for- ward at the double, they lessened the pressure upon their retreating comrades and the Japanese advancenas checked. General Kuropatkin, when all was safe, left the position for another part of the battlefield, to the accompaniment of the roar of exploding I abelle which fell to the right and left of him. On Monday the Russians had established themselves at Sunkwanchan, and driven the Japanese from Liaodaocan, but it was found im- possible to shift them from Tashichaou, from behind which place they kept up a heavy shrap- nel fire. All efforts of the Russians on Tuesday in this direction also failed. On Tussday night news reached here of a new Japanese turning movement, their forces posh- ing their way further and further towards Tie- ling. It rendered the Russian positions unten- '1. able. There is no diminution in the doggedness of the Russians. Indeed the combatants on both sides show equal obstinacy. Many of these men have had no regular sleep for over a week, and yet are full of fight. For this reason it is believed here that the battle will not have overwhelmingly de- cisive results for the Rassians.
BEATEN IN EVERY DIRECTION.
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BEATEN IN EVERY DIRECTION. (Central News Special War Telegram.) The following telegram, dated Tohio, March 9th, has been received at the Japanese Legation, London:- Marshal Oyama reports that the enemy, beaten in every direction, commenced retreat in the early morning of Wednesday, 'and our army is in vigorous pursuit.
REJOICINGS AT TOKIO.
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REJOICINGS AT TOKIO. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Thursday Noon, Although the actual extent of the Japanese success is unknown, Tokio is already celebrating victory. Flaps are going up all over the city, and crowds in the streets are eagerly buying editions of the newspapers. Congratulations are pouring into the Ministry of War ani into the offices of the General Staff. It is rumoured that Genera) Kuropatkin's re- treat has been partly cut off, ensuing heavy losses in prisoners but it is impossible to obtain con. firmation of this. An official announcement of the result of the pursuit is expected later to-day. B BATTLE OF ALL.
LOODIEST BATTLE OF ALL.
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(Press Association Special War Telegram.) TOKIO, Thursday. The great Manchurian battle raged all yester- day along the entire enormous front. The Japanese were generally victorious and drove the Russians from a series of important positions. At nightfall it seemed imperative for Kuro- patkin to withdraw his shattered legions in .order to avoid a complete disaster. Indeed, it appeared impossible for him to effect a retreat without heavy losses in prisoners, guns, and stores. This continuous battle is already the bloodiest of the whole war. Upon the ground gained by Oku alone lie 8,000 Russian dead, and reports from the other armies are expected to triple those figures. The Japanese loss is estimated at 50,000, making the joint slaughter far in excess ot 100,000. Details of the combat are lacking. It is believed that the Japanese have cat the railway north of Mukden, leaving the roadways and the light railv way between Fushun aDd Tieling the only avennes of retreat open to the Russians, but headquarters refrain from affirming or denying this report. It is thought Mukden is still in the bands of the Russians. Details of the operations against Fushun are lacking. It is understood that following the c&p- ture of Machuian the Japanese renewed the assault on Tita and dislodged the Russians. Various reports concerning the prisoners are in I circulation, but it istimpolIsible to obtain trust- worthy information as to the number taken or prospects thereof.
CARDIFF INFIRMARY. j j '
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CARDIFF INFIRMARY. Revenue Increasing: A Superfluous a Ward." The monthly meeting of the Board of Manage- ment of the Cardiff Infirmary Was held at'the I institution on Wednesday. Mr T. H. Stephens, who occupied the chafr temporarily, moved that General J'jee be re-elected chairman for the en suing 12 months, remarking that be Was just the man for the place. The motion was carried with acclamation. General Lee returned thanks, and welcomed the newcomers to the board. He ra- marked that a little new blood was good for the members personally as well as for the institu- tion. During the reading of the minutes, refer- ence was paade to the anpomunent of Mc W'tn. Jones as solicitor to the Infirmary, Mc T. H. Stephens who had been the mover cf the resolu- tion appointing Mr Jonea, objected to the word honorary before solicitor." Colonol Bruce Vaughan said if Mr Jones was not going to be an honorary officer he ought not to retain bis seat on the committee. Mr Jones said be would with- draw from the appointment, but this annonnca- j ment met with cries of No, no." Mr Jones went on to say that the word honorary looked I like dictation. It lie desired to give his services i to the institution be preferred to do it without j dictation. The Chairman ruled that the word j honorary was not in the resolution originally, and j remarked that if they left it to Mr Jones the in- stitution would not lose anything. The word honorary was then erased from the minutes. The report of the Finance Committee stated that the treasurer's bank book showed a balance of £ 3.709 6s 9d due to the bankers. Payments were authorised, and these increased the amount of the overdraft to £4,544 12s 5d. The Chairman announced that an anonymous donor, who bad been impressed by reading an account of the annual meeting, sent a cheque for £50. Mr.). M. Jennings stated that during the past two months the revenue had been steadily increasing. For the two months it had been £4,499, against S3,911 for the two corresponding months of the previous year—an increase of nearly £600. Irh" House Committee reported that Dr. II. C. EnSvir had expressed his desire to perpetuate the memory ot his mother- Mrs T. g. Eneor, Tho Hollies. Llanisben — by a gift to the Infirmary which he suggested might take the form of an instrument case for the gynsecotcgical depart- ment and also one for the ophthalmic depart- ment, costing in all about 30 guineas. It was resolved to accept Dr. Ensor's offer, and to tbank him for it.. On the recommendation of the House Com- mittee, it was decided to aslt the Great Western, -I Taff Vale, Rhymney, and Barry Railway Com- panies to run an excursion train each to places of interest and to give the profits to the In- firmary.
REVIVALIST DEFENDANT.
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REVIVALIST DEFENDANT. Assault Case at Abercynen. A case which the Stipendiary described a* a very difficult one owing to the remarkable divergence in the stories told by complatinant and defendant, was heard at Abercynon Police Court on Wednesday. Joseph Wiltshire, a. col- lier, residing in Abercynon-row, who was de- scribed as a teetotaler and a. prominent re- vivalist, who was represented by Mr W. J. Ship- ton, of Cardiff, was summoned for assaulting Thomas Williams, his landlord, for whom Mr R. Edwards James. Cardiff and Abercynon. ap- peared. The alleged scuffle occurred in the house when the landlord called for the rent, and while complainant swore that he was deliberately struck down, defendant and his daughter, a child of 13" swore that Williams took hold of the defendant's collar, and that a. struggle en- sued, in the course of which both fall, com- plainant sustaining a black eye. Ultimately de. fendant was fined 209 and coats.
BOSTOCK AND WOMBWELL'S MENAGERIE.
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BOSTOCK AND WOMBWELL'S MENAGERIE. Britain's Great Amusement Institution, fiostock and Wombwell's Royal Anglo-Conti- nental Menagerie, will visit Penarth Road Ground, Cardiff, Thursday, March 16th, until Monday, March 20th, after an ab- sence of 15 years, during which it has travelled the whole of Continental Europe, from the shores of the North Sea. and the Baltic to the Bine Mediterranean, showing to thousands of delighted spectators in France, Germany, Hol- land, Belgium; amidst the beautiful Swiss Lakes at the foot of the snow-clad Alps and the lofty Pyrenees amidst the Orange Groves of the Sunny Riviera, Monte Carlo, and Italy; having received the patronage of fell the Crowned Heads and Chiefs of Statea and Notabiiitiea on the Continent, 1 Thousands witnessed the em- barkation of this Great Sbow on its leaving France for England. Thousands enthusiastically welcomed it on its arrival at Dover Qoay. Thousands daily assembled to view the Most Complete Collection oi Wild Animals, of Curios and Rare Specimens ever travelled. The exhibi- tion inclandes the most exciting and daring per- formances of the best Lion Tamers the world has ever known, who have received the highest eom- pliments, and even decorations, from the Governing Bodies of the countries lately traversed. This Great Travelling Zoo has just concluded six weeks' engagement in London,with unprecedented success. The name of Bostook and Wombwell's is a Rate guarantee of the extensive show they always bring to onj: town. We wish them every success.
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Councillor Walter Thomas was on Tuesday elected chairman of the Cardif fComposite Sohool Libraries Committee, at which Mr Ballinger reported that the number of books eiiculated I during February to the boya wan l&fiWi and to A the girls 8,101.
I BARRY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS,…
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BARRY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, Bishop Hedley and Mr Lloyd Geerge in Conference. On Wednesday Bishop Hedley and Mr Lloyd George M.P.. had a. long and friendly discussion in London in reference to the education dispute concerning the Barry Catholic Schools. An inter- change of views took place> but neither of the gentlemen named was empowered to come to a settlement. All that can be done by them is to lay the points of difference and agreement before tbe bodies they represent. Our London repre- sentative, however, learns on the best authority tbat there is every hope, as a result of theoonfer- snco, of a friendly settlement being arrived at.
QUESTION IN THE HOUSE.!
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QUESTION IN THE HOUSE. In the House of Commons on Tuesday Sir W. Anson, answering Dr. Macnamara, said the Board of Education were in communication with more than one education authority in respect of matters which might form cases of default under the Defaulting fSdncation Authorities Act, but the Act had not yet been applied to any authority.
LLANELLY SETTLEMENT,
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LLANELLY SETTLEMENT, Catholic Compromise. At a meeting of the Llanolly Education Com- mittee on Tuesday one of the items on the agenda was to consider the teaching staff of the St. Mary's Roman Catholic School. The Chairman (Mr E. T. Jonea) said that the committee had at a recent meeting considered the matter, and they were of the opinion that the information placed before them wAs not con- clusive or definite enough, and for this reason tbey asked MrBevanand himself to use their position as representative managers to set the correipondent to convene a meeting of the managers. Father McLoughlin readily agreed to the proposal. He was delighted to call a managers' meeting, and to arrange it to suit their convonienco. The representative mana- rzcr, were moat cordially received by Father McLoughlin and his co-managers. They went into the question of the teaching staff, and they arrived at the basis of a. thorough understanding. In regard to the allegation that the appointment of a tcacher had not bean sanctioned by the com- mittee, Father McLoughiin oxolained that it was made bofore the appointed day, and the explana- tion was perfectly satisfactory. Through his instrumentality they had been able to agree upon the salaries to be paid the teachers which would enable the committee to work the schools efficiently without departing from the Welsh national policy. The teachers had agreed to accept for one year tho following salaries Miss Dooley, headmistress, jESO Miss Horney, 40;MisBHtrdonins:(A)-t.68)..E20, making a total amount of £ 140. In addition to that a teacher wonld 4e, provided to whom no salary at all would be paid. MrT. Hughes proposed that they should accept the arrangement. They were indebted to the representative managers for the way in which they had brought it about. The proposition wa.s carried unanimously. The Chairman said that they were indebted to Father McLoughlin. Nothing could have been done except through him as an intermediary, and he had baen anxious to do everything he could to avoid friction in the town. Mr S. Ii. Bevan endorsed what the chairman bad said, aud added that a misunderstanding had occurred. and he withdrew anything that he had said. Mr T. Hugbes also expressed pleasure at the turn things had taken. Mr D. J. Davies said he could not ^uite under- stand the position. He was very glad that Father McLoughlin bad turned ronad, and he could not forget that he bad written to the Board of Edu- cation to say that the teachers hila not been paid when they had been paid, and ho vould like to know whether or not all the information was before them. The Chairman said that there had been a. misunderstanding, and Father McLoughlin Rd- mitted that a copy of a. lettor sent by tbe Board of Eiueation to the Education Committee was practically correct.
DEAD ON THE MOUNTAIN.
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DEAD ON THE MOUNTAIN. Found Between Dowlais and Rhymney. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sunday Thomas Morris, of the Halfway House, Pantywaun, between Dow'nis and Rbymney, was proceeding in the direction of Cwmcarno when be found, lyiny. iace downward in some mud, the body of a man unknown. The remains, which were quite warm at the time, were removed to the Halfway Houss Inn upon the instruction of P.S. Gammon, Pontlottyn, who was summoned to the spot. The deceased was 9. man of about50 years of age 5ft. lOin. in height, of stout build, dark brown hair, very heavy moustache of the same colour, and patch of white hair on top of bead the middle finger, of left hand crooked. He was clothed in a blue pilot crctb coat, with blue serge underneath; much-worn moleskin vest, blue cord trousers, grey ehirt and stockings, heavy nailed boots, and dark cap, pink muffler with white spots round neck. In the pockets were found 4a 103 in cash, and a clav pipo with thestamp, Morgans, Railway Inn, Pontlottyn." Appearances point to the deceased having been seized with a fit, and a milk vendor who passed the spot where the body «va.a found at 9.30 a.m. said it was not there then. An inquest on the body of John Hennessey (50), found dead on the mounain between Dow lais and Rhymney on Shhday morning last, was held at the Halfway House, Poatywaun, near Dowlais, on Tuesday afternoon, by Mr R. J. Rhys (coroner). Deceased lodged at 25 Alexandra-road, Abertyaswg, and was identified by a fellow-lodger named James Caetolio. De- ceased was a. widower, but had no children alivq. He was subject to fits. He left home at 3.30 to 9 o'clock on Sunday morning to go for a, walk, but the witness thought he was not fit to go out. Mrs Williams, Cwmcarno, said deceased spoke to her about 10 o'clock about half a mile from where the body was found. Sergeant Gammon, of Pontlottyn, said that he searched the body, and founl some small articles on him and 4s 9d in money. Dr. Roberts. Pontlottyn. said thore wera no marks of violence. A verdict of Death from natural causes was returned.
-"-"-.------MERTHYR APPEAL…
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MERTHYR APPEAL CASE. Mansell v; Jones. Tha heaving was continued in tha Court ol Appeal on Wednesday of the plaintiff s appeal from the jadllment of Mr Justice Kekewichin tht Merthvr JTvdvri action of Mansell v. Jones. The plaintiff asked the Coutt to reverse or vary the judgment of Mr Justice Kekewich, as reported yesterday. The dispute arose out of altering the level of Davies-street, the cffecfc of which plaintiff allnged, had been to damage her mil' and to prevent free access thereto. Mr Neville concluding his argument for appellant,submitt6c that the damages awarded by Justice Kekewicl were inadequate, and that the defendants ough to be restrained from doing what was complainei of.—Mr Adams, who followed, said, in reply to the Lorda Justices, that his case was that th< ground on which the factory was built wa; raised to the level of atreets named in the leaes Mr Rowlands, answering the Lord Chancellor said this was disputed bv the defendants. Thi defendants' case was that the factory was bniltoI a swamp, and that for the purpose of making thi roads named in the lease it was necessary ti laise tbe level of these streets. Mr Ogden Lawrence, also for defendants, said that there was nothing in the terms of least granted toprevent defendants raising the level a, Davies-street, and that the lessee knew tha Davies-street was to be raised to the higher lavei, The Court allowed the appeal, expressed the opinion that the injunction ought to have been gianted by the Court below, and directed an in- quiry aa to what damages the plaintiff bad ens-- taioed.
..- -.--_._-CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS.
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CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. A Conservative Candidate. The annual meeting of the Carmarthen Con- servative and Unionist Association was held at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday evening. The retiring president (Mr Dudley Williams-Drum- mond) was re-elected, and ir. the course of his acknowledgment of re-appointment made it per- factly,clear that a strong: Conservative candidate was available, and would !!oon start a vigorous campaign in the constituency. His reference 10 tbe appointment of Earl Cawdor as First Lord of the Admiralty was greeted with rounds <?f cheers. Mr H. Brunei White waa re-elecfed chairman of the committees, and Mr Fred Ham- phreys secretary. A committee of sixteen were selected to meet the delegates from the Llaoelly Conservative Association. The combined body will constitute tbe central committee empowered to ssloat the candidate. Mr T. E. Brigatocke proposed a vote of congratulation to Earl Caw- dor upon his entrance into the Cabinet. They looked apon the appointment not only as an honour conferred upon Lord Cawdor, but as an bonour conferred upon Wales. (Hear, hear.) Mr H. S. Holmes seconded. The vote was passed with acclamation.
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THE UNEMPLOYED. Suggested Deputation to the King. LETTER FRiM MR BALFOUR. The following letter from Mr Balfour, addressed to a Birmingham correspondent, was pnbliahed on Wednesday M March 4th" K Mr Balfour desires me go acknowledge the receipt of your letter containing a copy of tho petition rsceatly forwarded to bis Majesty ttncl also a reply thereto with reference to the problem of the unemployed. In reply, Mr Balfour desires me to say that he would not feel justified in advis- ing his Majesty to receive a deputation upon the subjeci. Any reprssentations which you desire to make should be forwarded to the President of the Local Government Board, by whom they will be most carefully considered. (Signed) "Wilfred M. Short.
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St. Wooloa Infant School has been closed foa three weeks owing to an ontbreak of measles. I N'heelitig and MRrtln's Ferry Works, U.S.A., j aie idle on account of a wage dispute. The I Mnployees include a. large number of Welshmen, J hailing frQ.œ,LINltÜ1. Morxiatoc, and Alwravon.
IREV. J. P. HUGHES APPOINTED.
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I REV. J. P. HUGHES APPOINTED. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. The Rev. Joshua Pritchard Hughes, M.A., vicar of Llantrisant, has been offered, and has accepted, the Bishopric of Llandaff. and his appointment has been approved by the King. To most people the announcement of the choice of the Prime Minister cams as & surprise, for Mr Hughas's name had not been included in the list of those from amongst whom it was thought the selection might be made. And it may safely be said that no one was more surprised than the new prelate himself when be received I the offer from Mr Balfour on Saturday morning last. There are, however, strong reasons to justify the Prime Minister's action, and having regard tothe relationship existing between the two schools of thought in the Charchthe appointment is one which ouprht to meet with general approval. For Mr Hagbes, during his long j ministerial career, bas carefully avoided identi- fying himself with any particular party iu the Cbcuch. Although it ia well known that his Chnich. Although it is well known that his lea sympathies lean rather to th0 Evangelical side, he has at all times displayed a j broad and tolerant spirit, whilst towards I Nonconformity he has ever shown the ) moat kindly feeling. He is too a thorough Welshman in very sense of the word and almost I evsrv Sunday during his vicariate has had to conduct at least one service in tho vernacular. In making the appointment Mr Balfour hia In making the appointment Mr Balfour hia evidently followed the example of more than one I of his predecessors, and has resorted to tbe ex- periment of ele\ating to the episcopal bench a hard working, successful parish priest. Mr Hughes will, in many respects, be a prelate of I the type of the late Dr. Lewis. He will be what is popularly known as a local bishop, and his main cara will be for the promotion of the spiritual and material welfare of his own diocese. It will onlt be Q., deep senis if duty that will induce him to take any part in those burning topics of controversy which occasionally arise and produce a bitterness of feeling in religious and political circles.. Yet withal be is a devoted son of the Church, ana may be iretied upon to protect her interests, even if he does not display any characteristics which may be described as aggressive. THE NEW DIOCESAN. (From a photograph by J. Long Qneen-streat, Cardiff.) Cardiff.) In the past Mr Hagbes has taken practically no part in politics, but up to the time of the in- troduction of the Home Rni0 jjjjj he was an adherent of Liberal principleg) although he did not associate himself with the party organisa- tion. Since that time he has been It Liberal Unionist. With regard to social problems, his sphere of labour bas not hitherto afforded him much opportunity of Prominently identifying himself with movements directly affecting1 the interests of the masses of the people, bat it may safely be said that his attitude would be one of entire sympathy with any well-conceived pro. posal for improving the conditions under which tho large proportion of the workine classes now live. On temperance questions he holds most pronounced views, 11 iIDøelf lL total abstainer, he has at all times done his tltmo,t to check the growth of the liquor traffic and to provide countcr attraotion* to the public-house. It wi'l occasion no surprise therefore when we state that he took his share in opposing the passing of tbe ■ast Licensing Act. ? Mr Hughes possesses a most genial and an- II ostentatious manner, aud is of a generous and kindly disposition. The new bishop ban already baen the recipient of a large number of congratiQljSflSy telegrams from all parts of tha diocese, add at the same time promising him loyal support in carrying out the duties of the responsible office to which be has been called.
BIOGRAPHICAL PARTICULARS.
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BIOGRAPHICAL PARTICULARS. Mr Hughes was born at the vicarage of Llan- dovery in 1847, being the son 01 the late Rev. Joshua Hughes, at that time the vicar of the parish and afterwards the Bishop of St. Asaph. His mother wa. a daughter of Sir Thomas McKenny, who was Lord Mayor of Dublin, and ail a Protestant took a very active part in securing Catholic emahicipation. The new bishop was given his second Chtistian name after Vicar Pritchard. therenownett author of "Canwyll y Cymry." In 1857 Mr Hughea went to Llandovery College, of which the warden wa3 the Rev. T O. Phillips, who afterwards became Dean of St. Asaph. Subsequently he proceeded to Shrawsbury Grammar School, where be studied under Dr. Kennedy. Here Mr HugheB won the Powis Exhibition which is open to all natives of Wales in the four djoCCBflB who have a knowledge of the Welsh language, and is tenable for four years at anv college at Osford or Cam- bridge. In 1866 be went to Balliol College, where he obtained honours in moderations, and took third class, Lit. Hum. on proceeding to his B.A. degree in 1870. He was matte M.A. in 1876. At Balliol i be was under Dr. Scott and later the celebrated I L)r. Jowett. Thete being no ordination at Llandaff in 1871 he waa by letters dismissory > from the late Bishop Ollivant ordained deacon at St. Aaaph by his father. Dr. Hughes, and was lieensed to tbe curacy at Heath under the late j revered Archdeacon Griffiths. ha was a | fellow-curate of tha present Vicar of Llandaft", I the Rev. J. R. BuckJey, B.D., for some five years, and was in charge of the old1 narieh church, 1 which, unlar Aichdaacon Griffiths, he waa i chiefly instrumental in restoring- He was a very 1 Successful Worker at Neath. especially among boys and men, one of his chief s labours boiog the collecting of waifs and strays of the neglected portion of the yonng m«n of the town. He was a. great believer in tha vaine of healthy recreation for the working classes, end s set on foot a Working Men's Club. on leaving ) Neath after six years' curacyl.1e was made the B recipient of a. handsome testimonial, and at a j public meeting at which the Oresentatiort was made glowing testimony to his labours was paid by Archdeacon Griffiths and several prominent 9 laymen. In 1876 he was appointed by the f late Bishop Ollivant vioar Of Newcastle t with Laleston, Tygsthgtone, and Bettws. He remained there until 1884, when he was ap- 1 h« tlia l.i. n; i r puiui»u.«; mto joisnop .uew" to ine exten- I sive vicarage of Llantrisant, succeeding Canon Powell Jones. At that time the pariah covered an acreage of 16,600 acres, was about 12 miles in leugth and five miles wide. Tbe population was then 13,000 odd, and bv the next census it had increased to 19,000- Mr Hughes at cnca devoted himself energef to tbe ex- tension of the Chnich work in tbe district. When he took over tbe charge of the parish there tension of the Chnich work in the district. When he took over tbe charge of the parish there was only one consecrated church, one iron mission I room, and five schoolrooms in which services were held. Mr Hughes realised that with tbe I rapid growth and development of the locality it was necessary in the interests of the Church and ¡ the people that new parishes should be formed. As a result of his efforts a. newP9rjah was formed I of Cymmer and Porth, and later Dinaa and Peny- graig were made into a separate ecclesiastical dis- trict. At a. subsequent stage Bryneirw was trans- fnrred to the parish of rLlanwo°no. Since Mr Hughes ball niinistered in the Pariah Rix new churches, one iron mission rooal, a.nd one stone ¡ mission room have been built, whilst the parish church has been restored and two Natioual II schools enlarged. With one exception all the money neceseary for this work of extension has been found, and the buildingt axe free from debt. I As already indicated Mr Bogies has always been moat Conciliatory Towards Nonconformity, and has at all tiates readily consented to appeal, on the same platform with ministers of other denominations. For some years the new biahoc acted as, chap- lain io his late father, and in recent years he occupied a similar position under his predecessor in the See of Llandaff. The Volunteer movement has Always had his warm sympathy, and since 2876 be ha3 been chap- lain to the 2nd V.B. Welsh Regiment. Being fond of walking, Mr,Hug'aes has not hesitated to accompany the corps on long marches, and he has almost invariabivgone into camp with them. It is not sQtprising, therefore, to fand that he takes a lively interest in the work of the Church Lads' Brigade and the Boys' Brigade- Mr Haghes is we!l kuown in the temperance world, for he is an ardent tfopporter of all organisations, irrespective of creed or party, which have for their object the curtailing of t.be influences of the liquor trade. U. Bucceedod Canon Roberts, now Dean of Bangor, in t.he chairman fhip of the Diocesan Executive of the Church of England Temperance Society, and he has 801110 taken a prominent part in the work of tbe Rhondda Temperance Defence League. He is at he same time A Practical Temperance Reformer. When the licence of the Greyhound public- I house at Llantrisint was surrendered it was dae to his efforts that the premises were secured and converted into & temperance hotel, which ao far has proved a success, financially and other- vise. The title of Red Dragon has been given to the house, and it is interesting to note that underneath the sign is the WelAh motto. Tn the revival movement in Wales Mr Hughes has evinced a keen and syrocathetio interest. -J, Indeed, it may be said that throughout hiaj career he has been an ardent believer in mission work. He has recently attended several of the revival meetings hold at tbe Nonconformist revival meetings hold at the Nonconformist places of worship in Llantrisant, and on one occasion invited the ravivalists to the parish church, where an exceedingly fervent service was witnessed. A THE NEW BISHOP.
CHAT WITH THE NEW BISHOP.
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One of our representatives spent a very pleas- ant half-hour with the new prelate on Wednes- day afternoon. In a free and affable n,annar Mr Hughes discussed various matters not only of interest to the Church, but to the well-being of the people generally. Of course, it is too soon for him to express any definite views as to the policy which he will pursue in his high office, but he intimated that so far as be is at present adviBod he will endeavour to emulate the late Dr. Lewis, for whom he entertained the highest possible esteem and regard. Wban the subject of the revival was mooted, Mr Hughes displayed a good deal of quiet enthusiasm. I believe it was a most wonder- ful movement," )ie said with an earnestness that could not be mistaken. I have great faith in it," he continued. Of course I see that there may be riangers connected with it, but that may be said in respect of nearly every movement, especially of this nature. We must expect to fiod some mistakes, and it behoves us to be very careful in dealing with them. Still I think the revival has done an enormous amount of good and will, I believe, coutinue to do so." When our representative touched upon the Education Act, it, was evident that he was open- inv up delicate ground. But the new bishop was equally frank in his expression of his views I noon this thorny topic as upon other less con- troversial subjects. He made it perfectly clear that he is a strong believer in religious education and in the maintenance of the National schools. li-Lit," he added, "I proba.blv hold somewhat more modified views than some of my friends. Some members of the County Councils I have found to be most reasonable men in their donl- jugs with this question, but others I am bonnd to say have appeared to be quite the reverse."
NEW BISHOP AND THE BOYS.
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NEW BISHOP AND THE BOYS. By One of Them. A correspondent writes The new bishop will not recognise me as an "old boy." All the same ¡ be deserves the highest congratulations of old I boys and young boys alike, for the bishop ctln-, not but continue to take a great interest in tha juvenility and youth within bis diocese. I only knllw him for about seven years when he was at Newcastle, Bridgend. That is only a short span, but what a large amonnt of work he performed among the boys during that period cam never be realised. It had its effect upon the present writer even to-day, while there are scores up and down the couutry who will remember with gratitude the many organisations prepared by Vicar Bughes for their benefit. It does not deprecate these efforts one whit to confess that we are not all "Iambs." Docility and meekness were traits which we all prominently displayed-in his presence. The bishop, however, rnew these little weaknesses, for the ttmite which beamed from his face when he suddenly came into tbe room after we had ruffled his drawing-room drapery by throwing the satin cushions at eafth other, showed ua only too plainly that bef knew that boys would be boys. Bovs' classes for rsadina and study, Christmas clubs to provide for the poorer lads during the winter season, the institution of a gymnasium, reading-room, and game-room, and the ever memorable debating class were his delights. And what benefit thoy were it remains until years afterwards for the boys to confess, if, indeed, it will ever be fully acknowledged. The bishop is one of the finest types of an athletic figure it is possible to conceive. About 6ft. 2in. in height, he walks with an easy, elastic atep, and as boys we were always given to understand that he had rowed in the 'Varsity boat race. Hie gait suggests the grace of aa athlete. Temperance has always been his strong point, but in all mattors there was ail entire absence of an exclusive Church feeling, and every Nonconformist ooy (of which I WM one) was at liberty to utilise the classes qt tbe vicarage, the&ymn»sinm, reading-room,or the debating class, without feeling that he was in any way an intruder or called upon to forego his religious scruples, if, indeed, boys poaaesa any. Tho probability is that no finer type of Church- man could have been selected to fill the import- ant position of bishop at a time when some- thing will have to be done to shepherd the young converts. Bishop Hughes ia the man for the moment-and for all time.
THE BISHOP"S FIRST CURACY.
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THE BISHOP"S FIRST CURACY. The new Bishop of Llandaü's first curacy wa* at Neath, where he laboured with great suecess from 1870 until 1878. The Rev. J. R. Buckley, vicar of Llandaff, was bis col- league. Both worked incessantly. It was their good fortune to enter npon active live under the wise fostering care ofthefttte Archdeacon Griffiths. A man of broad views, ahd all embracing sympathies, he won the esteem of all. His kindness to the poor bscAme proverbial. He was known to take his Sunday I dinnor from hia table and give it to a shiveritfg wratch on his door step. He took a prominent part in establishing the Neath Working Men's Club, and for years exerted a wise control over tha.t institution. In temperance work he was to thti front, and starting from forming a Sun- day school at the old parish church, be worked ao successfully that it grew to 500 members. In this ho was assisted by Mr T. Brown, Mr W. H. David, and others. Added to hie other onerous dutieahe worked with the energy of two average men in connection with a night school, the pur- pose of which was to sapply the deficiencies caused by neglected early education.
CARNARVON COUNCIL'S MANIFESTO.
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CARNARVON COUNCIL'S MANIFESTO. Carnarvon Town Council on Wednesday isaaad an appeal addressed to 100 public local, authori- ties in North Wales urging united and eccrgetic action to ensure the national museum for North Wale". Streonous eftorts already put forth by rich Corporations in South Wales to sefure both institutions impels the Council to solicit assistance to eosure that the claims of North Wales shall not be ignored. Though the bulk of the population of tbo Principality 111 centrect in the industrial counties of Glamorgan and Mon- mouth, that population ia cosmopolitan raihtr than Celtic in character, and there exists a very real danger that unless North Wales bestirs itself and its pablic authorities act with energy &r,(I unanimity these two institutions may be both located among people having little in common with the nationality for whose benefit tboy are intended." As to the library, the Council recognised tobat under exist- ing circumstances no other town can compete ) with the collections, both public and private, of Welsh books and MSS. which are at the dis- posal of Aberystwyth, Cardiff, and Swansea. posal of Aberystwyth, Cardiff, and Swansea. With respect to the museum, however, though no North Wales Corporation can undertake to ex- pend £lOO,ûQO or £ t50,000 in providing buildings, Carnarvon is able to offer that institution a home unrivalled for appropriateness and hietoric value. In its ancient and historic Castle, Car- narvon possesses a building the e'lual of which, for the purpose of a national museum no other townjn Wales can offer. The Constable of the Castle (Sir John II. Pnleaton) has generousiv promised his hearty co operation, and the Town Council of Carnarvon is prepared to contribute a substantial amount towards tha necessary building fund and the Council haa the assur- ance of tbe highest expert opinion that with a comparatively moderate expenditure this grand historic pile, which has no equal in the kingdom, can be most admirably fitted for the purposes of a national museum without detracting in any degree from its present architectaral beauty or .f-Yua.Q,n. 'D 11,
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RU"J"'U. SWANSEA'S CLAIMS. I The Gower Rural District Council has unani- mously passed a resolution in favour of Swansea an the site of the National Museum and Library. The Museum anil Library Commiteaofthe Swansea Corporation has met and drafted Swan- ¡ sea's case for submission to the Committee of the privy Council. The case made out is regarded as a strong one. Disappointment was expressed at tho indifferent attitude adopted by some of the large property owners. Miss Dillwyn has promised to subscribe £100 if the museum is located at Swansea. The local fund now totals £3,600. Support for Cardiff. At a meeting of the St. Mellons Rural Dis- trict Council to-day, with Major Daviea presid- ing, it was resolved to snpport the claims of Cardiff for the national museum and library for Wafle*. Magor Rural District Council, at their meet- ing on Wedntsday, pawed a resolution in favour of the National Museum and Library for Wales being located at Cardiff. At the Menfii Bridge District Conncil,on Tues- day evening letters were read from Swansea and Cardiff asking the Council to eopport their claims to be selected M the site for the National Welsh Museum and Library. Cardiff sent a r mediorial, which the Council was asked to aeal. It was decided to support Cardiff's claims and to attach the Council's ileal to the Cardiff memorial. At a meeting of Gelligaer District Council on Wednesday it was unanimously resolved to sup- port the Cardiff iremorial. Caerletjn District Council on Taesday passed a similar resolution. At a meeting of Monmohth Town Council yesterday, it was unanimously decided to sup- port Cardiff's cJai tlI. The Porthcawl District ponncii have received letters from the town clerks of Cardiff and Swan- sea. setting forth the claims of the respective towns for the national library and museum. The Council, at their meeting on Monday night, decided to sappcrt the cause of the Cardiff mnnieipaUty. Mr James Allan, J.P., has promised a donation of £250 to the Cardiff fund. At a meeting of Caerphilly Council on Taes- day it was unanimously deeidea to support Cardiff's claim. Llanelly a Claimant— £ 1,000 Donation Ptomised. Mr David Evans, J.P., Llangennech Park, called upon the chairman of the Llanelly Urban called upon the chairman of the Llanelly Urban | District Council on Wednesday and said that he was prepared to give 41,000 and a free iite to. J wards the Welsh National Museum and Library, provided they were located at Llanelly. The site j ia in a commanding position in the town, juat | above the Intermediate Schools. In the event o! Llanelly failing to put in a successful claim, M » Evans is prepared to Kivt £ 1000 to Swansea.
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|KMNEY JEMSE^DEI CBMES ON J Gr dually i 1 It may be in the system for years and yet be unsuspected. Aching I i limbs, headaches, neuralgia, "nerves," irritability, and liver synrptoms 1 I may be experienced and doctored for under the impression that the S I seat of the trouble is the digestive organs, while all the time it .is the jH I kidneys that are the cause. B I Thus it is that by the time unmistakable kidney symptoms appear jj| 1 the ailment is in an advanced stage. IS Backache is a Sure Sign I I of this stage, as well as unnatural urine, internal irritation and gravel. n 1 If you have any reason to suspect your kidneys, do not delay another 9 | day. Kidney disease never remains at one stage. Unless you are 19 1 being cured you are growing worse every day. |l I There is one remedy, and only one, that can be safely guaranteed I Ij as a Pos^ve cure for kidney complaint at every |j H « stage and of every phase, and possessing as it g does the enviable reputation of being the Safe Cure, it is as natural as it is quick and permanent. It is if is quick and permanent. It is I Warner's I Cure, that has stood,the testlof fil' and is to-àay, as ever, recog- and 's to-dav, as ever, recog- n nised the world over to be without equal. It is a home B treatment within the reach H Of all. Give it a triaHo-àay. I The speedy relief you will i experience by its use will B •*> -Vbe such that you will at U -.isr- once feel confidence in it, M and, by persevering with it j| f°r a little time, allow it to ■ work a complete cure. Don't delaystarting. De. lays are never so dangerous || — as when health is con- Jj cerned.. > WARNEFFS^AFE' CURE Awl I « Of Chemists, 2/9, 4/6 and 10/6. 9 J
--... SHIPOWNERS' PROPOSALS.
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SHIPOWNERS' PROPOSALS. Differences as to Mode of Procedure. Strong differences of opinion exist among local shippers and shipowners in regard to the proce- dure to bo followed in the consideration of the new tariff trimming proposals framed by the shipowners. The ioint committee met on Tues- day, but after considerable discussion no agree- ment was arrived at cn the sobject, and the meeting was adjourned in order that the ship- owners may farther consider the views laid before them by the sbippers and the colliery proprietors. One of the chief questions over which a difference of opinion exists is the astitudB to be adopted towards the trimmers during th^ discussion of the shipowners' proposals. Though paid by the shipowners, the trimmers are actually em- ployed in accordance with the provisions of the Welsh charter party, by the merchants in some cases, and by the colliery proprietors in others, aud it would appear to have been the intention of the shipowners to arrange the-new tariff rate* independently with the shippers, and to after- wards establish them as the tariff rates or the port, their contention apparently being that inasmuch as their legal relations under the charter party were with the shippers and not with the trimmers the necessity did not arige of consulting the trimmers lhemaelvea. I But with this course of action the shippers disagree. and it is understood that they have urged strongly on the shipowners the advisability of at once admitting the trimmers' representatives into the councils of the joint committee, believing that in this way alone is it possible to bring about an early and permanent readjustment of the trimming rates to be paid at Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, and Newport. The shippers have briefly expreesed their opinions on some of the proposals drafted by the shipowners, but, so far, have agread to none of them, and so essential do they consider the representation ol the trimmers on the committee that it is under- stood they will make this representation a con- dition of the further discussion of the ship- owners' draft proposals. To regard to the proposals themselves, it is ex- tremely improbable that they will be adopted in their present form. It may be that they are only intended by the shipowners as a basis for discussion. They are of a very exhaustive character, involving a great widening of the scope of the existing ri tes, and dealing with other classes of ateamara besides what are known as self or easy trimmers but aa yet the only new principle piactically accepted by the shippers ia that of a readjustment in the rates paid for trimming cargoes in the latest types of coal cargo steamers. They also regard favourably the proposal for the resnacitatioo of tba defunct Trimming Board under conditions which will ensure the acceptance of it3 deciaions as final by trimmers and shipowners alike, but certain other suggestions which have been made by the i shipowners they consider absolutely impracti- cable. One of these would, if adopted, piace skilled and unskilled trimmers on an equal footing. Snob an event, the shippers contend, would prove practically destructive of Euy guarantee they may now possess that the cargoes will be properly and efficiently trimmed, and in the interests of the South Wales coal traoe, as well as for the protectiotf of the shippers them- I solves. it is thought of paramount importance that the present efficiency of coal trimming at the port should be fully maintained.
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SERIOUS DEVELOPMENT. Negotiations Broken Off. The negotiations over the Cardiff coat trimm- ing question have assumed a grave aspect. On Thursday the joint conference of the Shippers and Shipowners Committee ap- pointed to consi ier the proposed tariff was held at the Exchange. Mr H. A. Griffin (Cory Bros.) presiding. During the morning a meetina of the ship- owners' side of the committee had been held, and at the outset of the conference Mr Daniel Rad- cliffe, on behalf of the shipowners, asked the shippers if they were prepared to treat with them independently of the men. Mr Griffin stated tbey could not be parties to any proposals which bad not been considered by j the men. The conference failed to agree on this point, 1 and the proceedings came to an abrupt termina- sion, and thus negotiations between shippers aud shipowners on the Bobject are for the present at an and. Interviewed subsequently to the meeting, some 1 of the shippsrs stated tbac they very much regretted tbo action of the shipownara. as They believed it would have been possible to arrive at an amicable settlement of the whole question, without serious rupture. It io now feared that the shipowners, with the ] aid of the Shipping Federation, will attempt to enforce the new rates on the port, and that if this is done a strike of coaltrimmfra, involving Cardiff. Barry, and Penarth, is inevitable. We understand that the shipowners have anticipated this development, and bave matured plans for the substitution of local labour.
A MOTHER'S NEGLECT.I.
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A MOTHER'S NEGLECT. I. Distressing Case at Pentypridd. Margaret Lewis, who was deacribod by Inspec- tor Thomas, of the N.S.P.C.C.. as an habitual drunkard, was before the Pontypridd Bench on, Wednesday charged with beina' drunk in obarere of a child, and with neglecting her offspring. Mr W. Spickett appeared to prosecute on be- half of the N.S.P.C.C. Sergeant James said be found defendant in an outbonse at tho rear of premises in Tramway-road. lying down in a. helpless state of intoxication, with the child lying by her side on the damp Soor, havine apparently fallen out of the shawl. Tbe child was blue with cold, and he was of opinion that it would have died from exposure had he not come npon the scene. Mrs Jones, a witoeM. said that the defendant had expressed a with that God would take her child. Defendant was sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
-_.-' NURSERY RHYMES. j
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NURSERY RHYMES. j There is, probably, no childhood joy so ecstatic as that afforded by a plaything which, when ceas- ing to delight tbe eye, may be eaten up by thr* little ones with comfort and profit. Mfssin dnntley & Palmers have at length folntfed the very ideal in tbe shape of NdTsery Khyor.es," their new biscuits for children. Each biscuit, which bears a droll picture of the hero or heroine of one of the English jingles of our tender years, II is yet made of materials of guaranteed wholc- someness, and is not too sweet. The biscuits are of a high standard of quality, and are quite in- expensive. When we recaJl tbe somewhat limited i range of enjovment dispensed to ns iu our child- I hood, a reflection comes over us that we, doubt- less began life all too early.
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The Cambiidge University Chancellor's medal for English veiao has been aujudged to Itir Arthur C. O. Morgan, Trinity College. j C. O. Morgan, Trinity College. j
Corporal Punishment.
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Corporal Punishment. IRATE CILFYNYDD FATHER. TEACHER AND PARENT FINED. A case in which considerable interest was manifested came before the Pontypridd Stipen- diary on Wednesday, when J. Evans, a certiti- catcd master at the Cilfynydd Council School, charged Cbarlea Pxobert, 3, Bryn-road, Cil- fynydd, with assault. A crose-anmmons was issued by Probert against Evans for assaulting his son. The prosecutor said he was in charge of the fourth standard at the Cilfynydd school, and in hifi class was the defendant's son. On the 22nd Febrcary he had occasion to administei corporal punishment to the lad for misbehaviour, fit gave the boy two cfate on the hancl and one on the leg because he would not hold out bis bautf property to receive the caning. Aftar school be was met in the lobby by the defendant, who asked him if he was the teacher who bad caned ois boy. After replying in the affirm* :ive, defendant queetlonBd what authority proiecntor had for his action. He (Mr Evans) said he was authorised, ani Prohert theu said, If yoa have authority ta punish my boy, I have authority to punch yon," and strnck him a blow in the mouth, eluct blood liowed freely. Mr Lewis, a senior assistant, came on the scene, held defendant, and prevented the full force of a. second blow which he aimed at prosecutor, and which caught him over the oye, causing a swelling and discolouration. Cross-examined by Mr Phillips He had bees at the school six mouths, and had occasion k punish the lad several times. Do you know that the rules of the Educatior Committee require you, before you have the right to administer corporal punishment, to put tbe boy's name in the book, and the CAuse ?—Yes. Yon didn't put the name in the took before yof punished him ?-No it is very inconvenient tc. do so. Mr Phillips That is for the board to decide. Tbe Stipendïary That is to give th, man tim. to Mr Phillips Cool his temper. By Mr Phillips He strack tbe boy on th( legs and hands. The Stipendiary Caning on the leg is D9( authorised. Witness: No. 4 Mr Phillips read from the ola School Beau regulations a provision that an entry should bt made in the puui&hment book provided at each school before punishment is resorted to. The Stipendiary Did you ask the boy for his defence before you caned him ?—No. because bg is very unreliable, and always gives a denial. SG I did not give him the chance of telling a lie. The Stipendiary, commenting on the now observance of the rule regardiag corporal pllnisb. ment by the prosecutor, said if he had made an entry he would not have inflicted punishment when in an angry mood. The lad Probert denied that he was talking, bot admitted he was laughing. He was caned ou the legs and hands, which were marked. Cross-examined, the lad said he had a strap ia hia hand and struck tbe boys next to him. Charles Probert said when bis boy cirne homt tie noticed a. swelling on bis right hand. H( went down to the school and spake to Mr Evans. t lie admittel assaulting him. The boy had com. home three times during the past fortnight with marks on him. By the Stipendiary He had made no com- plaint to the headmaster or the Council. Mr Milton Jones, secretary to tbe Educatioi Committee, said tbat the corporal punishmeni question bad not been considered by the new authority, but it was only reasonable the ok rules of the into School Board should be observed by the teachers. The Stipendiary thought the role referred tc was a great protection to the boys if the elltr, was made beforehand. In fining Probert JEi-and costs, the Stipendiary said be had acted very wrongly and onght to havt communicated with the proper authorities, who no doubt would have taken steps to prevent a re- petition. Evans bad also acted wrongly. It seemed that he had lost his temper. H, neglected the rule which provided for an entry in the punishment book, and was guilty of a serious omission. The chancer ¡ were if the teacher took the trouble to fetch the book and made the entry he would II have time for deliberation aud would not paniah the boy at all at any rats he would not puniefc the bo r while in a temper. Evans would be fined 10s and costs.
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1S05.CEN™<V' 1905"! jgOSTOCK AND ^^OMBWEDL'f T EVIATHAN MENAGERIE WILL VISIT THE PENARTH-ROAD GROUND (next fa Railway Bridge), CARDIFF, THURSDAY, March 16th, until MONDAY March 20th. 100 YEARS IN EXISTENCE. After a lapse of 15 years travelling the entire Con tinent of Europe this world-renowned teacher 01 natural history arrived so recently at Dover. Sep temberl5iita last, and commenced its tour of the British Jsles. To commemorate its 100 years the proprietors havt made many expensive additions and improvements thns to give it a rnique position as a resort to stud; the animal creation. What could tho human mind invent to equal a careful inspection of the majestic Lions, Tigers. Bears, Wolves, Hytcnas, Elephants, Camels. Leopards, and 100 different .S»<?cif>s of tho Animai Creation ? A visit to this Renowned Exhibition is the ground work and tcaciiee more of the Great Creator's Works than years of book readme. The proprietors would respectfully call the at ten. tion of all those who are in any way responsible IN the educittio): of the risincr generation not to ruiss the opportumtyof allowing all school children tc pay it a visit. Opportunities lor this putpoae will bt given to Board School children at a reduced pricf from the ordinary ones, and special arrangement: c»u be made with the agent. KXCITING AND CLEVER VBKFORMAKCKS With the Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves. and flysenas arc gives at Intervals. ELEPHANT AND CAMEL RIDING. Tho name BOSTOCK and WGMBWELL'S, 10 years before tho public, ia a sufficient guarantee to the high class character of the entire eKC»i>'ishment Admission. One Shi Dins. Children nnder 12, halt price. Coots open first day, March JGth, at 7 p.m. Doors open S.SO and 7, Full performances at 4.1 p.-rn., 7.30. 8.45. Feeding of the Animals takes plac( about 9.30 p.m. Managing Director —FRANK BOSTOCK. Scli Proprietor—E. H. BOSTOCK. No Matinee First Day. Doors open at 7.m t .in. tha evening. Will also Visit BARRY POCK. March 21st and Ziafk PENABTH, 23rd TAFF'8 WELL. 24U» FONTYPamD/tith.Q^saiflCaa FONTYPamD/tith.Q^saiflCaa .J