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TheJGovernment's Pledge National Liberal Club Discussion. At the National Liberal Club on Monday night, n. discussion took place on" Political Problems in Wales." Mr W. Lloyd Taylor presided, and there were also present Mr 01>>ment lid wards, M.P., Mr William Jones, M.P.. Mr Arthur Thomas, B.A.. Professor Roberts, Mr John Hinde. the Rev. J. Hugh Edwards. Alderman Raffan (chairman of the Monmouthshire County Council), Messrs E. Evans (late president of the Union, Cam- bridge). J. W. Williams, T. Parrv. and A. J. Mundetla. the Hon. John Harris, Mr D. It. Daniel, and Mr J. Glynne Jones. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said Wales was unanimous only in favour of Welsh Disestablishment. Mr W. Jones. M.P., said on the questions affecting Wales they wanted a Welsh National Council. They wanted their education system with more elasticity, but the measure in favour of this was wrecked as all grave measures were wrecked by that irresponsible body-the House of Lords, They in Wales were not going to cut themselves away from the Empire, They were believers in self-government all round, but in an Imperial Government also. As to the Dises- tablishment of the EnglishChurch in Wales they had since 1368 fought for the freedom that was now in sight. This question of Disestablish- ment touched other points. It was a factor in others. Politics and religion both had a bearing on the question. It was touching religion, education, the land, social, and even Labour questions. (Cheers.) The reason it touched the land was because most of the tenant farmers in Wales were Nonconformists and most of the landlords were Tories or Churchmen. (Cheers.) In fact, tenant farmers had been turned out of their holdings because they were Nonconfor- mists. TheBill brought in was one that must be approved of by Welsh people, and he sincerely believed that the Government were in earnest about the matter. He was convinced the Government were not playing fast and loose with the Welsh people over this. (Cheers.) The Welsh people wanted Welsh Disestablishment, and they wanted it quickly, and he had no doubt they would get ft quickly this Session. They were not going to have a revolt over this question or a revolt against the Government. The Welsh people were too sensible for that. When they considered how the Welsh had been treated and the sacrifices they had made, they, had a right to this demand. (Cheers.) It was a Church not in touch with the Welsh people. The people who had upheld the honour of the nation were those who had been disci- plined in their churches. In conclusion, be asked them to help the Welsh people and urge upon Parliament to carry the measure for which they craved and desired this Session. (Applause.) Should There be Revolt P Mr Clement Edwards, M.P., said the real principle which determined the whole of their attitude was Wales a nation, and he was not quite sure that local self govern- ment and local autonomy sufficiently expressed the intensity of what was meant by the free assertion of Nationalism in their politics. The striking thing was that the demand still existed in spite of a thousand years of subjugation. They said as a nation of Free Churchmen religion was purely a per- sonal matter for the individual. They said it was not within the legitimate functions of the State to touch. religion. The Church con- trolled by the State meant spiritual despotism of the State. He was sure of this-there were am enormous number of the clergy of the. Church of England who if they could express their views would be in favour of greater free- dom for the Church. If the Government were going to fulfil their pledges in regard to Welsh Disestablishment and Disendowment there would not be a sign or semblance of revolt, but if they did not there would be a revolt, and there ought to be. (Cheers.) He agreed that it had been the best Government of modern times, and from a democratic point of view the Budget was the greatest ever presented to the House. The fault of the Welsh party was that they differed from the Irish in their attitftide. The Welsh party opened their mouths and'shut their eyes to see what the Government would send. They had no collective movement and no organised movement to bring pressure to bear on the Government. He thought they would agree with him that the Wrelsh Parlia- mentary Party representing the Welsh people ought to bring pressure to secure the fulfilment of the Government pledge. If they should not get Disestablishment ana Disendowment out of the Government this year he did not see that they would obtain it in this generation. (Chetrs.) A discussion followed.

PLEDGE NOT ADMITTED. In the House of Commons on Tuesday Mr F. E. Smith (C.) asked the Prime Minister whether the pledge given by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to a correspondent that the Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill would be taken through all its stages in the House of Commons and sent to the House of Lords this Session represented the present policy of the Government. Mr Asquith < I was not aware that any pledge of the kind had been givao. The Prime Jtinisterjsrepl}^h|j| given rise in some quarters, the Press 4fts6ciation under- stands, to an impression that the Bill will not be carried any further this Session, but that the Irish Land Bill and Housing and Town Planning Bill will be taken instead between the stages of the Finance Bill. To clear away the doubt on the matter Mr Smith proposes to ask the Prime Minister on Thursday if h\ can 1 inform the House whether or not it is proposed to carry the Welsh Disestablishment Bill to the Stage of a second reading this Session, and if so can hp- state approximately thp date. Leading Welsh representatives declare that as far as they are aware no change has occurred as re- gards the Disestablishment Bill. It is not alleged that the Prime Minister has promised that the Bill shall be pressed through all its stages in the House of Commons this Session. The words quoted in the question to-day were those of Mr Lloyd George. It can, however, be stated most positively that the Welsh members hold a promise from the Prime Minister that the Bill should be read a second time, and they are not at present in a mood willingly to absolve him from that pledge.

SECOND READING OF THE BILL. Further negotiations took place on Wednes- day between the Welsh Liberal members and the Prime Minister on the Disestablishment Bill. As the result it may be positively stated (says the Press Association) that the Bill will receive a second reading after the second read- ing of the Finance Bill. No pledge was given however as to any other stages this Session. Commission's Report. On Tuesday at the Royal Commissions House, Westminster, the Royal Commission on the Church in Wales held a further sitting to consider the draft report. The meeting was adjourned. Lord Justice Vaughan Williams, seen after the sitting, said We had a very full and free discussion of the report to-day, and I think I may say we have got through a great part of it." He added that they would have a sitting on the morrow, but he could not say definitely as to Thursday. Sir John Williams and Mr Davies wanted to be at Aberystwyth on Friday, when Sir John's library was to be presented to Wales, and that would necessitate their being away from Lon- don on Thursday. If that was so, then there would be no sitting of the Commission on that day, but if Sir John and Mr Davies could stay in London on Thursday there would be a sit- ting on that day. Then there would, he hoped, be a further sitting on the Friday in Whit week. and possibly on the Saturday as well, with, he trusted, a final one on Monday; June 7th. With these four clear days it becomes a mere question of clerical staff," said he. We have had such a meagre staff that it really was impossible to get through the necessary checking of such a mass of figures and the selection of the documents to be printed either in the appendix or the evi- dence. It is a very long business, and we have had no staff here to do it with. but I think now. after to-day, we shall have the rt.aff. Mr R. M. Thomas, the secretary, and Mr Henry S. Davies, assistant secretary, are both here, and I am in London, so, with a proper staff of clerks, we ought to get through the business very quickly. We have not that assistance at present, but L have had communications made to me Chat lead me to hope we shall hafve it soon." » Does that mean that vou contemplate an early finish of the draft report ? "it will take a little time to do that, how- ever good a staff we have to check the figures and get all printed. As far as the draft report is concerned I am sanguine if we can get the four days I have spoken of that, we can get it absolutely finished." That is the Commission's report. There is not to be any interim report or minority report ?" No. And as far ae the report is concerned, judging from to-day, everybody is so reason- able and so dfesirous to settle all controversial points that I am hopeful the four days will see that. I cannot say more than that, and what I have said are mere hopes." eaid the Lord Justice as the conversation ended. The Commission Adjourned. The Royal Commission on the Church in Wales sat again on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Lord Justice Vaughan Williams. Further consideration was given to the report, and the Commission adjourned until the latter end of next week.

ALLEGED MUTILATED EVIDENCE. Inquiries in the House. In the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr Jovnson-Hicks (C.) asked the Home Secretary whether he was aware that a minority of the Royal Commission on the Church in Wales had objected and still objected to the separate pre- sentation to Parliament of two selected volumes of the evidence taken by the Commission with- out the third volume, which contained the evidence of thy four Welsh bishops, and which volume was already in print; and whether, in view of this objection on the part of the minority, he proposed to advise his Majesty to issue his Royal consent for the separate pre- sentation of such mutilated evidence to Par- liament t Mr Herbert Samuel in reply said As no interim report has been received from the Itoval Commission, the question of tendering advice to his Majesty on this point has not arisen. Mr Joynson Hicks asked whether it would be necessary, before the report was presented to Parliament, that the right hon. gentleman should advise in any way on the point. Mr Samuel 1 am not aware that any report is about to he presented. If, as I have previously said, a Royal Commission presents a report or an interim report, that report has to be submittc(1 to his Majesty the Kinti, and the position of the Secretary of Statu is that of adviser to his 1I:iesty as to 1hp prespntation of the report. Further replying to Mr Joynson Hicks, Mr Samuel S3.id that r1'> evidence couhl be published except as a report or interim report.

A Bishop and the Measure. In his charge to the clergy at Sherborne on Wednesday, the Bishop of Salisbury said he believed religious Nonconformists were less eager for the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales than they were formerly, but political Nonconformists and Secularists were likely to grow stronger in its favour, especially in Wales, as the measure was framed to appeal to the home rule sentiment and to the ambitions of the County Councils and Labour and Socialist parties in their desire for ncw sources of revenue for social purposes. York Convocation's View In the Upper House of York Convocation on Wednesday the Bishop of Chester moved a resolution calling upon Churchmen to oppose resolutely the Welsh Church Disestablishment Bill—a Bill which if carried would, it was de- clared. dismember the Church of England. alienate to secular uses voluntary gifts dedi- cated to sacred purposes, and inevitably cripple a Church which was confessedly advancing in spiritual power and religious influence. The Bishop of Liverpool seconded the resolution, which was supported by the Bishop of Durham, Bishop of Carlisle, and the President, and carried unanimously.

BILLS PASS COMMITTEE. Without imposing anything in the shape of a restrictive clause, Lord Camperdown's Com- mittee of the House of Lords have passed the preamble of the Taff-Rhymney and Taff- Cardiff Railway Vesting Bills—the Fusion Bills, as they have been termed. The result seemed almost a foregone conclusion. But when the room had- been cleared and the Com- mittee sat on until nearly half an hour had sped, the opinion was expressed either that the Committee was divided or that restrictive clauses were being talked over. But when, on the doors being reopened, the Chairman an- nounced that the Committee had decided that the Bill might proceed, and added nothing to the bald statement, there were those who came to the conclusion that the rather long discus- sion that had taken place within the closed doors betokened some division among the members of the Committee. But whether that assumed division was as to whAher the Bills should pass or not, or whether restrictive clauses should be imposed or not, is a secret. A point that seemed to have much impressed the Committee, to judge by Lord Camper- down's observations when Mr Balfour Browne was summing up for the promoters, was that made on behalf ef the traders that if the Bills passed the Taff Vale would have a monopoly of the mineral traffic of the valleys to combat this the promoters sought to show, evidently with success, that there would still be active competition on the part 'of the Barry, the Great Western, and other lines. Barry, in fact, was held up as the example of what could be done when docks and railways were in one hand. And the Chairman frankly stated that all other things being equal his view was that docks and railways should go together in one management. Incidentally the Chairman drew out that the security that could be offered for fresh capital to build further docks for Cardiff would be, if the Bills passed, £20,000,000 instead of £ 5,000,000 as things are at present. This was another factor in the decision doubtless. For the members of the Committee appeared to have., fu|ly made up their minds that Cardiff has a future before it greater even than its past, and that that future will call for further docks being constructed. Where those new docks should be Lord Camperdown said did not concern the Committee--whether on Lord Bute's or Lord Plymouth's side of Cardiff did not matter to them. That is none of our business," said he., Strangely enough, as the Earl of Windsor's name was mentioned he entered the room for the first time during the proceedings. But he- Was not in the room half a minute to seek what he sought elsewhere. Evidently his Lordship's business was not with the Bills. The fight has been a long one. But the pro- moters anticipate as stiff a fight when the Bills get to the Commons.

BARRY BILL PASSED. The Barry Railway Bill was finally disposed of by Lord Camperdown's Committee of the House of Lords on Tuesday evening when the question of "protection" of Newport was considered* The Alex- andra Company proposed the follow- ing clause :—" If at any time after the opening for public tritffiq of the junction. railway, the Alexandra Dock Company by notices in writ- ing intimate to the company and the Rhymney Railway Company that the traffic passing over the railway of the Rhymney Company be- tween the junction therewith of the junction railway and the junction therewith of the existing railway of the com- pany at Penrhos Junction to or from the docks or railways of the Alexandra Com- pany is unduly delayed in passing over the railway of the Rhymney Company between the'aforesaid points because of the additional traffic passing thereover from or to the junction railway and the Barry Company and' the Bhymney Company or either of them within one month after the recdnt of such notice in- timate to the Alexandra Company that in their opinion no such undue delay has been occa- sioned by such additional traffic a difference between the Alexandra Company and the" com- pany or companies giving such notice shall be deemed to have arisen, and such difference shall forthwith be referred to and determined bv an arbitrator to be appointed on the appli- cation of the companies in difference or either or any of them by the Board of Trade. If no such difference shall have arisen, or if no such arbitrator shall determine that there has been such undue delay, the Rhymney Com- pany shall forthwith lay down upon lands belonging to or to be acquired by the Rhymney Company, an additional line of rails for traffic passing westwards, and ah additional line of rails for traffic passing eastwards between the points aforesaid, and shall make such altera- tions of the junctions, crossings, and signals in and on their existing railways between such points, and provide, make, maintain and work such additional junctions, crossings,and signals as may be rendered necessary by the laying down of such additional lines of rails the cost of the rails and land to be borne and paid by tha Barry Company the amount so to be paid to the Rhymney Company to be determined by arbitration unless otherwise agreed." After discussion, the Committee rejected the clause, and the Bill was ordered to be reported to the House of Lords.

RHYMNEY LOCOMOTIVE BURST. A Pathetic Sequel. The death occurred on Tuesday evening at 159. Habershon-street, Cardiff, of Mr John Wil- liams, until recently locomotive foreman in charge of the Rhymney Railway Company's sheds. The deceased, who was 64 years of age, had been in the employ of the Rhymney Rail- way Company for the past 47 years, first as fireman and for 40 years as foreman of the sheds, being in charge at night for the long period of 30 years. Just before the recent disaster at the sheds he had returned to his work, against the advice of his doctor, after an attack of pneumonia, and was 6n duty when the explosion happened. He was a prominent witness at the inquiries which followed. On Monday of last week Mr Williams was retired from the company's ser- vice, and placed upon half-pay. On the follow- ing Friday he was taken ill. and the unhappy experiences through which he had passed affected him so seriously that he died on Tues- day evening from, it is feared, a broken heart. The deceased was a native of Beaumaris, Anglesey, and was a Welsh-speaking Welsh- man. For many years he attended the Siloam Baptist Chapel at the Cardiff Docks. He was one of the oldest members of the local branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- vants, and was very popular among his fellow- workmen. The funeral takes place on Saturday, leaving the house at 4 o'clock.

QUITE INDISPENSABLE. Currants are almost as necessary as the cook. If you want your children tQ keep healthy and strong, ?ive them food containing currants every day of their ives. Here is a recipe cut from the new edition of the little currant cookery book, a copy of which may be had quite free from your own grocer Apple and Currant Roly-Poly—Six large cooking apples, ilb. of browr or castor sugar, 6oz. of currants, the rind of a lemond chopped fine, a little nutmeg. Method—Pare, core, and cut the apples into slices, put them into a saucepan with the lemon rind and sugar, cook till soft, and add the nutmeg. Have ready a rather rich suet crust, roll it out thinly, spread the apples over "the paste, sprinkle over the currants, roll the pudding up. closina the ends properly, tie to a floured cloth, and boil for two hours. 10717

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A Tax on Milk-Carts. HAVERFORDWEST VENDOR'S PROTEST MILK AND" MILKO." At a meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council on Tuesday evening the town clerk read a lengthy petition l'roni a. large number of milk vendors protesting against the proposed toll of Is 6d a week on each milk-cart doing business in the borough. The petitioners stated that they regarded the proposal as grossly unjust and unfair. They objected to being classed as hawkers, and said in nine cases out of ten they simply delivered milk to their customers, and contended that as no market was provided for them t-h"y should be treated in the same way as bakens, butchers, grocers, etc. They pointed out that the price charged for milk in Haverforclwest (3d a quart) was below that charged in most other places, and that if the toll was imposed, amounting as it would to £3 18s per year, the milk vendors would have no alternative but to advance the price of milk to the consumer to 4d per quart, which was entirely against their wishes. The petitioners hope that the Corporation would reverse their decision, because it was the in- habitants who would have to suffer by the imposition of the toll. They maintained that if anyone deserved to be remunerated for his labour it was the milk vendor, who had to face all weather, and was deprived of almost all the pleasures of life—(laughter.)—because his business was such as could not be deputed to another. The Mayor: The Chancellor of the Ex- chequer said that the most popular tax is the one which somebody else pays. (Laughter.) In support of the petition a deputation con- sisting of Mr Jenkins, Crundale Mr James Evans, the Hermitage Mr Thomas, Milford- road and Mr S. Lewis, Prendergast-place, waited on the Council. Mr Llewellin Do you know of any place where milk is sold cheaper than in Haverford- west ? Mr Jenkins: Yes, in Swansea but it is sold there as milko," and not as new milk. (Laughter.) The Town Clerk inquired as to the difference. Mr Jenkius It is skim milk added to new milk. Mr Llewellin Isn't that done in Haverford- Wcst ? (Laughter.) Mr Jenkins I don't know, and I should not like to say. We could sell milko at the cheaper price. Mr Llewellin I think milko is only the cry of the vendor. Mr Jenkins Supposing I used my cart with- out the can on it, should I be liable to pay the toll? Town Clerk I don't think you had better answer conundrums, Mr Mayor. Alderman Bishop wished the milk vendors res.ding within the borough to understand that it was not the desire of the Council that they should pay this toll. The Council wanted to impost the toll only on those living outside the borough, but the Local Government Board refused to sanction any preference. The deputation then withdrew, and Alder- man Bishop moved that the Council adhere to their resolution. He thought that a toll of Is 6d a week on each milk cart was a very fair charge. Mr G. M. Phillips seconded, and the resolu- tion was carried, there being no amendment.

SECONDARY SCHOOL AT PENGAM. School Officials' Objection. A special meeting of the Governors of the Gelligaer County Schools was held at Hengoed on Wednesday, Col. H. M. Lindsay presiding, to consicfer a letter from the Board of Educa- tion in regard to the proposed new secondary school at Pengam. The letter stated that the local education authority fpr Monmouthshire had submitted to the Board of Education proposals for the establishment of a municipal secondary school for bpys and girls to serve the Rhymney Valley fifQpi Rhymngy Bridge to Bedwas. Pengam, continued the letter, afforded the only convenient and central site in the valley, and it was intended to establish the school there. The school would have accommodation,for 150 pupils, and would be especially adapted for the needs of children hoping to become teachers in public elemen- tary schools. Before, howaver, they would arrive at any decision' in the matter, the Board would be glad to consider any observa- tions offered by the school managers. It was desired to erect a temporary building on the site chosen, to be ready for occupation in September next. A long discussion took place, in which the various objections of the head ] master and head mistress to the new school were considered point by point. It was con- tended that the new school would reduce the. staff and efficiency of the existing schools 1 create a spirit of rivalry among the pupils, and render the financial position of the existing < schools worse than at present. It was decided j to send a deputation, consisting of the head master, Alderman Prosser, and Col. H. M. • Lindsay, to the Board of Education, as well as a letter setting forth the various objoctions to the proposals.

THE FEAST OF WEEKS." • One of the three important festivals in the Jewish calendar was celebrated in the com- ■ munityon Wednesday, and the various syna- gogues in the Metropolis were gay with a profu- sion of plants and flowers. For the day was known as the Harvest Festival when the Israel- ites were possessed of a land of their own, when the first ripe fruits from field and vineyard were brought to the Temple and offered to the Most High. In fact, the use of all agricultural pro- ducts was forbidden until such offering had been made. and the visit to Jerusalem became incumbent on a ll whe hoped for success in their labours. Tradition ascribes to the day a peculiar significance, the great Hebrew leader beingsupposed to have received the Command- ipents on Mount Sinai on that day. For this reason the past three days have been known as The Three Days of Bordering," during which the Israelites were forbidden to approach the ( sacred mount. The name by which the festival is best known is The Feast of Weeks," seven weeks having elapsed from Passover, during each of which forty-nine d ays an omar of barley was offered on the altar at Jerusalem. At Cardiff the festival was celebrated in the usual manner at the synagogues by the faith- ful members of the congregation residing in the citv. Both Wednesday and to-day arc holi- days, and the four days following working days, and then two further holidays com- plete the celebration, which is obssrved in strict manner by all orthodox Jews.

MISSING GOLF BALLS. Juvenile Raidersat Penarth. J Ralph Langford and Sidney Towell, lads, were ( charged at Penarth, on Wednesday, with break- ing and entering a shed at the golf links at that place and stealing 13 new balls, value 25s. ] William Ivory, a boy. living at King-street, ( Penarth, said he saw the defendants on the £ course looking for balls. Langford, on May j 19th, offered one of the balls (now identified by j William Fernie, professional )to a caddie named j Lough to sell for him. When arrested by P.C. Burston both lads admitted that they had been on the link3 looking for balls, but Lang- ford added that after finding two he went to play and lost them. Both lads were discharged, the magistrates declaring that there was not sufficient evidence to justify a conviction. (

DEATH COINCIDENCE. An Old Rhymney Iron Co. Employee. The death took place at the Cardiff Infirmary early on Wednesday of Mr William Jones, one of the oldest employees of the Rhymney Iron Co. A native of Neath, born in .1840, he was only ten years of age when he started to work with the company, rising step by step until he at- tained the post of foreman blacksmith-a post he retained for something like 36 years. Almost. simultaneously with liis passing away at the Infirmarv, bis youngest daughter, Mrs Mar- garet Beddoes, died at her home at Rhymney after a long illness.

INJURED IN A TRENCH. An inquest was held at Hirwain ohWednesday by Dr. W. R. Jones on John Waines, a navvy, employed at the Neath Water Works, Ystrad- fellte. Breconshire, who died from injuries re- ceived on Monday week. From the evidence it appeared that while he Was working in a trench a stone 281bs. in weight struck deceased, frac- turing the skull. A verdict of "Accidental death was returned, the Coroner being asked by the jury to communicate with the Neath Corporation as to the necessity of having a proper medical action at the works.

JE30 SHEBEENING FINE. At Cardiff on Wednesday Mary Sullivan was summoned before the Deputy Stipendiary for selling beer by retail without a licence at Ordell- street, and Michael Sullivan was charged with aiding and abetting. The defendants have a wholesale licence. The male defendant was in bed when charged, and said, "I have been ill have -not been downstairs this morning yet." The charge against Michael Sullivan was dismissed. Mary Sullivan was fined JE30 and costs, or one month:

COMPENSATING RAILWAY WIDOWS. At Crewe on Wednesday Judge Brown allo- cated a sum paid into court by the railway com- pany as compensation in respect to Alf. Thomp- son, killed at Swansea. The company had paid £207. The Court granted the widow expenses and £2 monthly. In thte case of John Newton, an inspector, killed at the Crewe works, the company paid £243. The Judge granted the widow expenses and 15s weekly.

Altogether, Mr Willett (promoter of the Day- light Bill) says he had received 112 resolutions from Chambers of Commerce, public and other bodies representing over 15,000,000 people.

Overcrowded Workhouses SERIOUS CARDIFF PROBLEM. Conference With L.G.B. Officials. COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. The crowded state of Cardiff and Ely work- houses, and the consequent need of providing temporary accommodation for next winter and additional permanent accommodation brought about a conference at Cardiff on Tues- day between the Guardians' Visiting Com- mittee and the following representatives of the Local Goverment Board :—Dr. Fuller (medical inspector), Mr H. B. Kitchen (chief architect), and Mr H. R. Williams (inspector for Wales). Mr A. J. Harris (the clerk) stated at the out- set that in a city which had grown so rapidly as Cardiff there had naturally been great difficulty in keeping pace with the require- ments. Some years ago it became necessary to remodel the schools at Ely from a sanitary point of view, a large sum of money being spent upon the advice of the Local Government Board. In remodelling the schools the Guar- dians looked forward to their possible con- version into a workhouse, which eventually was done, the Guardians adopting the scattered homes policy. Ely thus became an auxiliary workhouse. That was in 1903. Although a large addition was thus made to the accommodation the Guardians soon found the requirements surpassed the accommodation, and during the last three or four years the difficulties had been increasing. The Guardians were now con- fronted with the question whether there should be two institutions, each with a medical and a nursing staff, or whether all the sick should be confined in Cardiff workhouse and all other classes of inmates accommodated at Ely. It was absolutely necessary to provide at least temporary accommodation during the coming winter at Ely, and plans had been prepared for the erection of ternporarv structures for at least 150 inmates—100 men and 5) women. The Guardians' real dimcultywas the sick, of whom there were L30 on the books at Elv, and 600 at Cardiff. If all the sick—730—were placed in the Cardiff house they would practically fill it. Of the 730. however, there were not more than about 240 seriously ill. Even if Cardiff work- house were given over to the sick, there must also be accommodation in it for receiving pur- poses. and there must be a certain number of so-called able-bodied inmates within to do the work of the institution. He did not think at the present time, when there was so much un- certainty as to what might happen to Guar- dians, that the Guardians themselves or the r itepayers would willingly spend a large sum of money upon a new building. Mr Kitchen remarked that the only thing before the Guardians at present was the pro- vision of temporary accommodation for next winter, and a scheme of that sort was no sub- stitute for a policy. Mr Edwin Seward at this stage produced plans of the suggested temporary structures. One set of plans provided for the erection of corrugated iron sheds, and the other set for single storey buildings with two thickesses of brick, with a space between for dryness, and wire-netting reinforcements. Mr Kitchen favoured the latter, and it trans- pired that the cost of putting up such struc- tures to accommodate 150 inmates would bo £2,500. The life of these structures was from 30 to 40 years. Mr Kitchen pointed out that they could afterwards be used as dayrooms or work- ) shops when the Ely Workhouse had been en- larged to provide the necessary additional per- manent accommodation. Mr Seward submitted tentative plans provid- ing for an increase when found necessary of the temporary structures, but Mr Kitchen declined to entertain this suggestion, as it would mean the absorption by single-storey buildings of the garden space. He recommended, in order to provide additional permanent accommodation, that two single-storey blocks of the permanent structure be heightened when it became neces- sary, and the members of the committee sefemed 10 approve of this suggestion, feeling with him that to develop Eiyon temporary lines would be unwise. Mr Kitchen emphasised, however; that the Local Government Board did not wish to force the Guardians into any large scheme of expenditure at present, because they knew no more than the Guardians, until Parliament had decided, what the future policy would be. The Chairman (Alderman Beavan) pointed out that the Cardiff Corporation was asking them to provide temporary accommodation for harmless lunatics who might safely be dis- sharged from the Asylum and retained in the Workhouse. It was resolved to recommend the Guardians to erect temporary accommodation at Ely for next winter at a cost of £2,500. The advice of the Local Government Board representatives was then sought upon the sug- gestion of converting Cardiff Workhouse into a place mainly for the sick, and Mr Kitchen ap- proved of that as a temporary policy, saying they would never be able to call it a first rate rnfirmary, but a great deal of it was good mough for acute sick cases, and a great deal of it was suitable for dressing cases. As the sick "rept across the Workhouse other inmates would be pushed out to Ely, the latter being the only place the Guardians possessed that could be developed. Every stone that could be put on the Cardiff site was an encroachment. and to pull down in Order to 'hySld" •was" an ex- pensive as well as an unsatisfactory system of extension.. < 7- Mr W. B. Francis That is really going on a.t the present time. Mr Gilbert urged that Barry, with its 42,000 inhabitants, ought to have a Workhouse. Mr Kitchen Do Barry want a Workhouse af their own ? T^? Clerk: They have been agitating for separation for many years. Mr Williams elicited that there were 40 fcases irom Harry at present in the Workhouse. Mr Kitchen Would Barry be prepared to build for 40 ? • The Clerk They are convinced that from 1, financial aspect it would pay them to have a separate Union. Dr. Fuller strongly recommended the re- moval of all children from Cardiff Workhouse is soon as they had been weaned. Medical science showed that the most important period )f a child's life pliysicallv and mentally was irom one to seven years. and tlw sooner they sent children to the country the better. He suggested that a nursery should be built at the RlyHomes for the young children at present in Cardiff Workhouse. The block thus freed 3ould be easily adapted for sick cases. As well is being best from the children's point of view, this would be the cheapest course. Finally it was decided to recommend the Board to adopt the suggestion of Dr. Fuller, in amendment moved by Mr Gilbert, and seconded by Father Duggan, that a building be erected- at Barry being lost. The young children will, thcrefpre, be removed from Cardiff to Ely Homes, and Cardiff will become a. place specially for the sick. An informal discussion then took place as to the erection of a permanent infirmary, but though the Local Government Board officials thought such an institution would eventually have to be built, they considered the situation :ould be met for a considerable time by the scheme the committee had already approved. A remark was also made about purchasing iand at the back of the Synagogue in Cathe- Iral-road for the purposes of possible exten- I sion, and the clerk stated £7,000 was asked :or this land ten years ago. The officials did aot express any opinion about the acquire- ment of this land.

S'ICK AND INFIRM OF NEATH. A special meeting of the Neath Board of Guardians was held on Tuesday to consider the question of providing a new infirmary as peoommended by the Workhouse Committee. Mr W. B. Trick, J.P., presided. Mr John rhomas. chairman of the House Committee, proposed a resolution declaring that increased and suitable accommodation should be pro- vided for the sick and infirm, and that the House Committee be authorised to bring up a scheme. The Rev. Henry Hughes, Briton Perry, seconded. Mr Levi James, in reply to Mr 1,1. D. Howell, said the workhouse was Registered to accommodate 120 persons, but they were housing 128, and they had 16 bed a in excess of the Local Government Board regula- tions. Mr H. Moore said he hoped they would confine themselves to the provision of an in- firmary, and not a workhouse. Mr David Davies said that the present building was unfit for the purpose for which it was being used. Mr Hugh Williams, inspector Local Government Board, said the accommodation of the indoor poor would have to be very much improved. Workhouses, as such, had come to an end. (Hear, hear.) The Neath Guardians were pro- ceeding on the right lines, and he advised them to formulate a scheme for submission to the Local Government Board. Mr Law moved an amendment that the matter be deferred to ascertain the cost, but this was withdrawn and the resolution carried.

SOUTH GLAMORGAN LIBERALS. Old Association Resuscitated. At a meeting of Liberals at Bridgend on Tuesday, Alderman T. J. Hughes presiding, it was resolved to resusitate the local Liberal Association as a part of the South Glamorgan Liberal Association. Alderman T. J. Hughes was unanimously elected president, and Mr David Williams secretary. The following com- mittee was appointed Messrs T. J. Hughes, Edward Hughes, Michael Davies, W. Mac- alister, John Davies, Harry Lewis, H. Wood- ward, David Williams, W. House, W. Higgins, D. Lloyd Jones, J. R. Allen, J. Lewis, D. Roderick, T. Savigair, John Williams, H. Abbott, W. Edwards, W. Simmonds, Rev. W. J. Thomas, W. Gregory, Charles Sefton, L. O. Lloyd, Morgan David, Rev. Thomas Davies, J. T Howell, D Powell, Rev. E. Morgan, Havdn Jones, John Thomas (Coity), Wm. David, Rev. G. R. Griffiths, William Evans, Morgan David, John Morris, W. Davies, Evan Lawrence, and Romeo Davids. The following were appointed representatives of the district on the executive of the South Glamorgan Liberal Association :—Messrs T. J., Hughes, Arthur J. Williams, David Williamsv and Michael Davies.

On Tuesday evening, Mrs Margaret Thomas, of Mountain-view. Garnant. was received at the Swansea Hospital suffering from severe injuries to the skull sustained through falling from a trap.

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Nonconformists Attacked ABJECT MAGNANIMITY." Haverfordwest Minister's Protest. The Rev. Owen D. Campbell, M.A., Haver- fordwest, preaching at Bethesda Chapel, re- ferred to the statement which had appeared in several newspapers that the whole of the new burial ground at Prendergast had been conse- crated by the Bishop of St. David's with the entire consent of the Nonconformist members of the Burial Board. He said he felt it his bound en duty to protest against the partici- pation of Nonconformists in what, from a Nonconformist stand point, is a superstitious ceremonial act. By giving their con- sent these Nonconformists have prac- tically admitted to the world that the sleeping place of the dead-of Christ's dead—were made sacred and safe by a bishop's perambulations and incantations. He did think that Welsh Nonconformists possessed a backbone of superior material to all this. It was to be greatly deplored that after an Act of Parliament had abolished compulsory con- secration in a part of a public burial ground Nonconformists should consent to and arrange for a consecration ceremony, and that leading Nonconformists in Haverfordwest should take part in such a ceremony. Their conduct was a betrayal of the first principle of Nonconfor- mity, and in his judgment at least a piece of abject magnanimity to the Anglican Church. Mr Campbell added that it was by actions such as these, far more than by the zeal of the Church Defence Associations and the appoint- ment of Church Commissions, that the ques- tion of Disestablishment was hampered and postponed.

"TREATED WITH CONTEMPT." Carmarthen Educationist's Protest. At a meeting of the Carmarthen Education Committee, the managers of the Priory-street National School presented a bill for t9 odd for repairs in respect of the wear and tear of the school.—Mr H. C. B. Richards said the mana- ger should certainly have had the courtesy to consult the committee before incurring this expenditure. He felt somewhat hurt at being treated with contempt.—Mr Dl. Samuel Is the committee supposed to pay for buildings which they use for Sunday schools ?-The Clerk I am afraid we are, but I think they should consult us first of all, because we have to pay.—Mr Richards said there were several items in the bill which were not in respect of wear and tear, and the matter was deferred for inquiries to be made.—A resolution was passed approving the proposals of the Board of Education with regard to the staffing of schools, but strongly protesting against any increased charge upon the local rates, and called upon the Government to provide for the same by means of an increased grant to elementary schools. The auditor's report showed that the sum of E5,290 was spent for educational purposes last year.

LIKE A St. Dogmael's Water Supply. On Wednesday Mr A. A. G. Malet, C.E., a Local Government Board inspector, held an inquiry at the Guildhall, Cardigan, into the application of the Town Council of Cardigan for permission to borrow X900 towards a water scheme for a portion of St. Dogmael's. The Town Clerk (1\ft) D. Morgan Jones) said the Council applied for a loan for a period of 25 years. They treated these works as an exten- sion, and the rate would be the same in that particular portion as in the parish of St. Mary's. The population at present waS 3,550, and the assessable value £8,405; the district rate was 2s 8d, and the water rate 3 per cent. on the ratable value of the houses. The Inspector observed that the Corporation was not badly off financially, as there was no outstanding debt. The Town Clerk explained that the Corporation had no borrowing powers. The present supply was 84,936 gallons per 24 hours, and the formation of the town being like a camel's back, high level places suffered. The proposed supply would provide 32,400 gallons per 24 hours.

VIOLENT WOMAN AT ABERAMAN Striking a Mother with Child in Arms. At Aberdare on Wednesday Margaret Thomas, married woman, residing at Aber- aman, was summoned for assaultingvMary Jalte Jones. Mr W. Thomas, who appeared for the complainant, said the parties were cousins, and the assault was a violent and unprovoked one. Complainant's story was that there had been some dispute between her and the defendant as she was going to her mother's house, hut as complainant was coming bapk defendant rushed at her, and putting her own baby down asked her to do the same and fight it out. Complainant refused, whereupon defendant struck her in the mouth, causing blood to flow, and she also struck the baby on the face. A number of witnesses were called. While the magistrates were deliberating defendant, who had become excited, fell back, and was barely caught by the constable before she fell. She was fined 10s and costs or 14 days, Mr Williams saying the assault was a very bad and cowardly one..

JOSTLING PEDESTRIANS AT MUMBLES. Six young men of the Mumbles named Philip Taylor (16), W. Taylor (18), Henry Pic- ton (20), W. Harris (17), Ernest Rowe (14), and WilHam Bennett (14) were ^summoned before the Swansea county magistrates on Wednesr day for jostling passengers on the Mumbles- road on May 12th. P.C.'s Lewis and Thomas said there had been no end of complaints, and that defendants had been warned. Defendants denied the warning or bumping against any- body. They were fined 10s each, the magis- trates saying they wete determined to stop this practice.

CLUE OF A WRECKED AIRSHIP. The expected has happened! The up-to-datt advertiser, alwaj s on the look-out for novel* ties, has taken advantage of the cruise of the scraeship, and made capital thereof. More- over-thgugh .this is perhaps an undesigned piece of realism-this particular seareship haS been most satisfactorily and completely wrecked. Great excitement," wired a Dunstable correspondent, has been caused in the district by the discovery of a wrecked airship in a field about a mile north of the town. Two men were going to work at Sewell-lane works when they came upon a smashed-up airship, whose long cylindrical gasbag was lying across the hedge. The bamboC framework was completely smashed up, the two powerful lamps, radiator, and various s pieces of machinery were scattered about." The introduction to the story is most promising, and, of course, the local scare' mongers proceeded immediately to search for the mangled remains of foreign gentlemen, whose guttural accents have been affrighting, his Majesty's lieges in various parts of the kingdom dnring the past month. They were heartened in their search by the fact that on the gasbag appeared in large letters un unpro- nounceable foreign name. But no mangled remains were found. Inside the broken framework was the follow* ing document: Notice. In the event of an accident.—This airship ie the property of London, whO will pay the sum of P-5 to the finder, provided he first sends a telegram to. London* stating where the airship is to be found. A telegram was duly sent, and in the course of the day the fragments were removed by iùl more or less disconsolate owners. From 4SIace to Place by Motor. A representative of the Daily Chronicle had an interview in London with a melD- ber of the firm to whose enterprise th* scheme is due. They are a well-known West*, end firm of motor-car factors. Yes," he said with a laugh. This airship is one which we arranged some weeks ago W send up as an advertisement. It consisted oI twin cigar-shaped balloons to which was at* tached a bamboo framework, 40ft. in length* Underneath were suspended two large electriO lamps. It was, of course, merely a toy airship. TIt. arrangement was that'it should be taken from place to place by motor-car and sent up a* night-time. The balloons were inflated with hot air. I have been out of town for some time, and only returned to-night, so that most of raf knowledge as to the flight of the airship haS been gleaned from the newspapers. As a matter of fact, I don't really know when it made its first ascent. All I know is that it was to start in Norfolk." y

Those 250,000 Rifles! The Daily Telegraph says :—We are able to'state that many thousand stands of artoB are- stored ill tt ftub-baifebaent oT* JAoyd 3, Bank, in the Strand, nearly opposite the Law Courts, and in connection, with this fact, tb give the explanation of the stories of a supposed, German invasion which have lately been so widely circulated. The arms are stored under the bank with the full knowledge and consent of the manager. It has been intimated that Lord Roberts is not unaware of the matter, and that the weapons were actually bought from our own Government, being old Martinis* for a very proper purpose. Their destination is explained by the following communication which has been received:- The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs has puT" chased a large quantity of old rifles for the pur* pose of conversion into miniature rifles.and their bankers, having large vaults, have stored them temporarily, until they are required." The rifles are all packed in cases, which occupy practically the whole spare beneath the hank, only narrow passages being left between theDtt. It is said there are about 250,000 altogether.

German Military Airships. Berlin, Tuesday.—A German balloon belong* ing to Wuertemberg Aeronautic Association recently landed at Lijneville, in France, and had to pay 500 francs\ £ 20) Custom's duty. It is now announced that an application to the French Ministry of Finance for repayment of this sum has been refused. Two military airships, Parseval II. and GroSS II., proceeded to Doebcritz manoeuvre ground outside Potsdam, this morning, and gave a successful exhibition before the Emperor of landing and ascending and of steer- ing manoeuvres. Count Zeppelin's neW model Zeppelin II. is finished, and is now being filled preparatory to a trial trip, which will probably take the form of a 24- hour endurance test. A number of members ot the Reichstag will, in response to an invitation from Count Zeppelin, arrive on June 5th at Friedrichshafen, where the guests will rnake ascents in three parties as all can not be takeJt together.- Reuter.

BOY'S DRAMATIC SUICIDE. Paris, \V ednesday .-A message fromClermont Ferrand announces an extraordinary occur* rence which has taken place at the Lyces Blaise Pascal in that city. Three pupils iN the third class decided to commit suicide dur- ing evening lessons. They drew lots to decide who should die first, the lot falling upon a lad named Neny, aged 14, the son of a school- master. In fulfilment of the agreemovil entered upon, young Neny at the hour shot himself in the temple with a revolver, and immediately fell dead in front of his terri- fled schoolmates. On the desk was found » note in the following terms Ave arnic1 moriturusvossalutat" (Hail friends, he who is about to die greets you). By the intervention of the teacher and the pupils, the two effcher desperate youths were prevented from carrying out their project. The motive for the suicide is unknown.-Central News.

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