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TAFF VALE CASE
TAFF VALE CASE Claim for £26,000 Damages ACTION AGAINST THE A.S.R.S. A Driver Tells How He Was Held Up." TIED TO FIREMAN AND MARCHED TO PONTYPRIDD. At the Lord Chief Justice's Court to-day Mr. Justice Wills and a. special jury resumed the hearing of the claim made by the Taff Vale Railway against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants for £26,000 damages. In the absence of Sir Edward Clarke and Mr. Eldon Bankes, Mr. B. Francis. Williams, K.C., conducted the case for the plaintiffs, and in the absence of Mr. Rufus Isaacs in the Hartopp case, Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., watched the proceedings in the interests of the society. George Ritson, superintendent of the Westinghouse Labour Department, Man- chester, said he accompanied between 30 and 40 men to Cardiff on the 22nd of August. He had engaged men for the Taff Vale Railway Company. In reply to Mr. S. T. Evans, witness said the imported men were met at Cardiff Station by jome of the strikers, who wore Taff Vale Railway cape. Charles Hawkins, one of the engine-drivers who refused to join the strike, said he had charge of the Treherbert passenger train during the first days of the strike. At Cathays shed a driver, named Daymont, spoke to him and tried to persuade him not to go to work. Witness replied, You go back to the com- mittee and tell them that 'Magnet' (mean- ing witness) is going to have a bit of his own back." The Judge: That's yourself? Witness: Yes, my lord. On leaving the yard he met a picket on the Woodville Bridge. The picket included George Beadon. a gnard, and Radley, » fireman. When about twenty yards away from them they motioned, as if they were going to hang him. or desired to. On the 20th of August he took his train to Treherbert. and on the return journey he had to stop the train at the coke ovens to let down the pilot, and to pick another up. He was trying to get the air out of the chambers to loosen the brake and start the engine, when he was struck down. Witness was about to proceed with details of the assault, when Mr. S. T. Evans raised the question as to whether this class of evi- dence was admissible. The Judge pointed out that telegrams were received at headquarters stating that this rr an had been taken offending. Mr. S. T. Evans: It is difficult to say where evidence becomes admissible And on the proper line. The Judge replied that he did not think he should exclude such evidence. This was a civil, and not a criminal, action. His lordship would make it clear to the jury a.s •to the society's liability for such acts of violence. Further examined, witness said he was assaulted by Thomas Adams, a former Taff Vale Railway flreman. He was hustled, and witness said, There is no need for any violence. I will get off." He was finally got off the engine and Tied to the Fireman's Forbes in" taken to the quarters of the strikers at Pontypridd. They were detained as prisoners at the committee-room for about an hour. Moses Jones, who was acting as secretary for the men at Pontypridd, came into the room and prevented the men from using any further violence towards them. They were then released, and sent by the Barry train down to Cardiff. At the Great Western Rail- way Station they were met by John Rogers, William Jones. Thomas Jones, Williams, and others, who took them in a cab to the Col- bourne Hotel. His Lordship: Did you complain at the committee-room of the way you had been treated. Witness: No, sir. I did not consider it sate to say anything. His Lordship: Did you have any black eyes? Was there anything visible to show you had been assaulted? Witness: Nothing visible. The doctor said I had concussion of the brain. Mr. B. Francis-Williams: But were your clothes torn?—Yes, my jacket was torn, and I had to hold it together with pins. My collar and shirt were also torn, and I had no braces. (Laughter.) William Cook. an engine-driver, who did not take part in the strike movement, said that on Sunday night, the 19th of August, a number of strikers waited at his house, but he would not see them. Next morning on going to work he was met by eight or ten men. and they tried to stop him going to work. These men were Taff Vale Railway men. His wife came out and told them to leave him alone. (Laugh- ter.) On a subsequent occasion some strikers boarded the engine, took the fire-irons lway. and tried to put the fire out. Morgan Davies was one of them. At another time one of the strikers Threw a Rotten Egg at Him. (Laughter.) Mr. S. T. Evans: It was on Friday that you had rotten eggs thrown at you? Witness: Yes. Mr. Evans: You. must have thought it was election time. (Laughter.) The Judge: Is that your experience, Mr. Ev,ans? (Loud laughter.) Thomas Crocker, a watchman, described the nightly visits of pickets to Cathays Yard. He was assaulted by two men, who were alter- wards convicted. Thomas Richards, who worked at Roath signal-box in the early part of the strike, said that on the 20th of August a guard, named Whitney, and others who were on strike came to the cabin and ordered him to leave. They treated him like a football. On descending *,he steps from the box one of the men landed I jim a regular beauty in the face. (Laughter.) rhey tried to blind him altogether. He was rushed up the bank a.nd into a cab. Mr. Holman Gregory: Did any of the men go with you? Witness: Yes; there were a couple sitting in me keeping me down. (Laughter.) On arriving at the Colboume Hotel the men shouted, "Ob; here's another." Mr. Holmes asked him if he intended remaining in the employ of the company, and he replied in the affirmative. Mr. Holmes then said, "We will send you into the country." Witness asked Holmes to send for a doctor, as his leg was hurt and his eye injured. When lie complained of his injuries, Holmes said, I am sorry for you, but it serves you d- well right." He heard someone say in the room, "We will have Cogan Junction blocked to- morrow morning." As Mr. Holmes thought he would be clouted again, he was taken to a private room. Witness was paid £10 compensation by Whitney for injuries received. Richards further said he saw Bell in the committee-room. Replying to Mr. Evans, witness said he resumed work a few days a.fter he received the injuries, and he withdrew the case against Whitney on the payment of £ 1Q com- pensation. He would not have such a doing again for £40. "doing" again for £40. (Loud laughter.) He iid not hear Mr. Bell say or do anything. Before joining the Taff men he was employed He foreman stableman. By Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C. Mr. Holmes did protect him in the committee-room, and he was taken to a private room. Mr. Thomas: And was it not with the greatest difficulty he persuaded you to leave the committee-room, because you wanted to fight some of the men yourself?—Me? Yes, you?—I was not much use for anything nt the time. t Did not he with difficulty get you out of the /«Onunittee-roona?—No, I was very, very glad
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PICKINGS FROM " PUNCH."
PICKINGS FROM PUNCH." A HANDFUL! (Cartoon: The Education Bill.) Upper Nurse (the L-rd Ch-nc-ll-r): Here's the little darling come back to you stronger and healthier than ever. Under Nuroe (Mr. Sp--k-r): Drat the child! Have I got to be bothered with it a-gain? (Scene: Street in a Garrison Town.) "Why do you squeeze your dolly so tightly, Effie?" "Well, you see. auntie, dear, my dolly begins to speak very easily now, and phe talks to people a good deal. I have to be so very careful in a place where there are so many soldiers about. Oh, very careful, indeed!" Trainer (to gentleman nder, who has taken a chance mount): So glad you turned up., This horse is such a rocky jumper, you know, I can't get a professional to ride him." Historian of the War (to private of the Dublin Fusiliers): Now, tell me, my man, what struck you most at the battle of ColeNso? p. of D. F.: Begorra, sorr, fwhat shtruck me mcsht was the shower of bullets that missed me. Young Lady (from the country): How con- venient it is, auntie, to be able to see oneself in these large shop windows. Auntie: I always avoid seeing myself in shop windows, dear. They make one look so plain and elderly. Short-sighted Guest (seeing something brown ing., fired and bagged his host's leggings): 'Pon my soul, I'm awfully sorry. I thought I was shooting at a hare! Host (peppered and peppery): Confound you, sir! Am I anything like a hare?
SOCIETY SCANDAL
SOCIETY SCANDAL The Hartopp Divorce Suit. EARL COWLEY AS CO-RESPONDENT, Duke of Devonshire in the Box. SIR GEORGE LEWIS ALSO GIVES EVIDENCE. Mrs. Sands Denies Allegations of Misconduct. The hearing of the Hartopp divorce suit was resumed to-day in the Divorce Court (beforre Mr. Justice Barnes and a special jury.) Further evidence was given in support of Sir Charles Hartopp's defence to the counter allegations which Lady Hartopp made against him in her cross petition. Mr. Murrietta said he had been for some time a friend of both Sir Charles and Lady Hartopp, and was living at their houee in Seymour-street in 1899 and 1900. Sir Charles Hartopp treated his wife with uniform affec- tion and kindness. Lady Hartopp never com- plained of her husband's conduct towards her in connection with the wedding of Mrs. Fair- fax, Lady Hartopp's sister. He noticed no breach between them. Mr. F. Murrietta gave similar testimony, and said that he endeavoured to bring about a reconciliation between them on the separation. Sir Charles proposed that Lady Hartopp should give up Gadesby for a year. and she declined. Sir Cllfcrlea said if she would give up hunting for one year he would make it up. but fche would not consent to do so. She remarked, Topps thinks these things can be arranged." Sir Charles said, "Yes; it's a nice insult offer- ing me £ 20,000." She only smiled in reply. Cross-examined by Lady Hartopp's counsel (Mr. Inderwick, Q.C.), witness said that at first when asked! to let the hunting cottage for a year Lady Hartopp said she would consent to that. Witness left the room for a. few minutes to see Mrs. Wilson, and when he returned he found that Sir Charles and Lady Hirtopp could not come to any agreement. Lady Har- topp, in his hearing, made no objection to her husband's betting. Re-examined, witness said Lady Hartopp used to bet. He heard Lady Hartopp after- wards say she could not consent to give up the cottage. Mr. Justice Barnes said there was one mat- ter which had not been gone into. With refe- rence to the offer of £20.000, Mr. Tidy was to produce a letter. Mr. Inderwick said the letter was not pro- duced. It did not appear to be in existence. Hie Lordship: We ought to have an expla- nation of how such an offer came to be made. Mr. Inderwick: There is no question about it. His Lordship: Mr. Tidy had better be sent for. Mrs. Ada Mary Farquhar was next called. She said she was Sir Oharles Hartopp's eldest sister.. She made Lady Hartopp's acquain- tance when ehe became engaged to isir Cha-rlea. She saw a good deal of them after the marriage, and had stayed, with them in Brighton and London. She never sa.w any unkinduess on the part of Sir Charles Hartopp towards his wife. The Duke of Devonshire here entered the court, and took a seat at the solicitors' bench. Mrø. Farquhar, continuing, said that Lady Hartopp showed her a pearl necklace, which I she said Sir John Willoughby gave her, with which she was very pleased. Witness was annoyed about it. Lady Hartopp also Showed Her a Diamond Bangie. which Sir John gate her. It had on it the words, From me to you." and there was a kind of little eye on it. Witness said, What does Topps say?" Lady Hartopp replied, He does not." Witness said, "He must jinow." Lady Hartopp said, "I do not see why he should, for I always wear it inside my dress." She said Sir John gave her the bangle, and she laughed and said that Sir John told her that the eye "would be his eye kept on her while he was away." Witness told her that she thought it was very foolish. Lady Hartopp said that Sir John had given her a watch and a horse. Lady Hartopp said that Sir John Wil- loughby gave her the money in notes to get the horse. Witness said "Topps must know you have got the horse. Even if you. have got the money in that way Topps must know." Lady Hartopp replied, "I have told him I pawned my tiara to pay for it." Witness did not mention these matters to Sir Charles because she thought it dishonourable. DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE CALLED The Duke of Devonshire was next called, and, in reply to Mr. Lawson Walton, K.C., his Grace said that he had known Sir Charles Hartopp and Lady Hartopp from the time of their mar- riage. He had known Sir Charles for a longer period. They had been guests of his several times at Chatsworth and Compton-place. Have you from time to time had an ppor- tunity of seeing the terms on which they were with each other?—Yes, so far as one could observe in a country house. Have you ever at any time seen any trace of unfriendliness or unkindliness on. the part of Sir Charles in his treatment of his wife?— No. never. From your knowledge of Sir Cha-rles Har- topp during those years is he a man prone to ill-temper or unkindnees?—I should not say 10. Cross-examined:: His grace said that Sir Charles amd Lady Hartopp had been at Chats- worth two or three times shortly after the marriage. Re-examined: The Duke of Devonshire said he had dined with the Hartopps at their house in Mount-street. He believed also they had been guests of his in London, but he could not tell. He had certainly never observed any trace of unkindness or unhappiness between Sir Charles and his wife. Sir George Lewis, head of the firm of solici- tors engaged on behalf of Sir Charles Hartopp, gave evidence to prove that he did not hear of Mrs. Sands's name being connected with the case until April of this year. The deposition of Louisa Sargent, who had been in Mrs. Sands's- employ- ment, was read. She said that she was in Mrs. Sands's employment from 1897 to 1900. and again from July, 1901. until April, 1902. She had seen Sir Charles Hartopp during the earlier part of the trial in court. She had never seen him at No. 1. South-street, where Mrs. Sands lived. Witness said she knew Mr. Conquest, the inquiry agent. He had called upon her and her husband before the case came on. He first asked for apartments at their house. He then told witness that he wanted her to identify a gentleman. He showed her a photograph, and she did not know the gentle- man. Mr. Conquest told her it was a photo- graph of Sir Charles Hartopp- "He told me," added witness, "it would be £100 tn my pocket if I could recognise the gentleman- It told him I could not. Mr. Conquest would not believe me. He told me he wished me to identify the photograph, as Lady Hartopp was charging her husband with misconducting himself with Mrs. Sands." Witness referred him to her husband. Mr. Conquest called again, but witness did not see him. Wit- ness had never told the cabman that Sir Charles Hartopp came to the house. Mrs. Taylor (one of the witnesses) called upon her about the case, and asked if she knew Mrs. Bands. A Female Detective Had Also Called. Cross-examined, the witness said that gentle- men and ladies had visited Mrs. Sands, but she never knew of any gentlemen gomg to the bedroom. There was a "Sir Charles who visited the house in South-street, but he was not Sir C. Hartopp. She knew who the grentle- man called Sir Charles was. She declined to say who-he was unless Mr. Justice Barnes compelled her to divulge it. A letter from the witness accompanied the deposItIOn. which the judge opened, and it was (handed to counsel, with the request from that the name revealed therein should not go aEdwardheSargent, husband of the previous witness, living in Upper Baker-street, London, Sd remembered Mr. ™ three occasions at his house. On the firstocca sion he said it would be £ 100 in their i^cket if thay could give any information about Sir Charles Hartopp and Mrs. Hin second occasion Conquest said that J*1 had kept him in^the dark « totbjstrength of the matter. He money was behind "not know what amount of money *In cross-examination. the thought that the I baronet paper his wife had written «2det £ t SS5 £ £ & Mrs. Sands's employment this year. The wit- ness Mrs. Taylor called upon her, and asked her if she knew anything about Sir Charles Hartopp and Mrs. Sands, and asked her to make an appointment with Mr. Conquest. Mrs. Taylor said that if she could identify Sir Charles Hartopp it would be worth her while. She said she had received gold from Mr. Con- quest. She gave witness 2s. for her fare to go and see Mrs. Stephens. She went and saw a solicitor's clerk. Witness described the con- versation with the other women, and said that Mrs. Stephenson told her that she had seen Law (one of the cabmen), and' that he would not say anything "unless they paid him a sum of money." Witness said that Sir Charles Hartopp was described as wearing gaiters. Mrs. Taylor said that she did not know Sir Charles Hartopp, and that £100 was offered. The solicitor's clerk called and showed witness a photograph, which she did not recognise. She had never seen the gentleman. Mr. Lawson Walton, K.C.: Have you ever seen this gentleman before (pointing to Sir Charles Hartopp, who stood up)? Witness: No, but that was the gentleman in the photograph. Witness said she had been to Southend to inquire for a girl named Ada Pratt, and if she knew anything about Sir Charles Hartopp. She received £3 from a solicitor's clerk and on another occasion £2. MRS SAND'S EVIDENCE. Mrs. Sands was then called by Mr. Rufus Isaacs, K.C. She said her name was Maud Sands, and she was the wife of Mr. William Henry B. Sands. She separated from her hus- band in 1898, and had since lived apart from him. During the time that she lived with her husband she followed the profession of an actress. Her husband financed a company for her the first time she went out. After travel- ling she returned to London, and played at the Strand Theatre in "J.P." Her last engage- ment was at the Prince of Wales's Theatre in 1900 in "English Nell." She played a small part in it, and she had also understudied the part played by Miss Lily Hanbury, and she had to go to the theatre every night. She had met Sir Charles Hartopp three times to speak to him, but ehe had bowed to him frequently when she met him. She had' only spoken to him three times in her life. Have you ever been guilty of any impro- priety with Sir Charles Hartopp?—On my •solemn oath never. Witness said that the first time she met Sir Charles Hartopp was at the Savoy Restaurant, where she was dining with a lady friend, in 1897. Witness said the conversation related to a seat which she had for the Jubilee procession. She did not see him again to speak to him for some time after- wards. When last year she met him at the Imperial Restaurant his dog then came to her, and she, being nervous about it, Sir Charles Hartopp came to her and apologised. She agreed absolutely with all that Sir Charles had said about that. He only apologised to her, and was not speaking to her more than two minutes. This year she met him at the May Meeting at Kempton Races. In Marsh she had had a letter from Mr. Wilson, her husband's solicitor, stating that HER NAME WAS BEING COUPLED with that of Sir Charles Hartopp. At the races she went up to Sir Charles Hartopp, and told him about the matter, and said she could not understand it. Sir Charles sa.id he could not understand it either. (Proceeding,)
NEWPORT TRADE.
NEWPORT TRADE. Large Increase for Past Eleven Months. Mr. W. J. Ordehs presided at the monthly meeting of the Newport Harbour Board to- day.—Mr. John Daviea raised the question of the dangerous condition, through non-light- ing and the bad state of repair, of the foot- paths along a number of disused wharves on the river side. The harbour works committee decided to make an effort to get the wharf owners to put up proper lights, and the cor- poration to put the roadways in proper repair.—The Chairman drew attention to the fact that the proposed Western Valleys main trunk sewer though discharged outside the jurisdiction of the board, might, perhaps, have some effect upon the river.—It was decided that the Parliamentary committee consider the matter.—The Chairman also alluded to the continued increase in the coal shipments of Newport. During the eleven months of the present year. the increase had been 239,000 tons. It was was also gratifying to learn that there were steps being taken to locate other works from the Midlands at Newport.—Mr. Colborne alluded to a large increase in the importation of corn coastwise.—Mr. R. Wilkin- sou asked if something could be done to induce the Alexandra Dock Company to construct a deep water entrance near the river Ebbw. He was glad to see that they were building a wall for general merchandise on the east side of their South Dock.—Alderman Mordey said ateps had been ta.ken in the direction Mr. Wilkinson had spoken of, and the chairman had in his pocket a very satisfactory letter ou the subject, which, however, could not yet be made public.
CARDIFF DISTRESS.
CARDIFF DISTRESS. Meeting of the Unemployed Committee The members of the unemployed committee of the Cardiff Corporation were called together for the first time this winter at the To-wn-hall this afternoon. Mr. W. S. Crossman presided. Mr. F. J. Veall thought the committee ought to definitely know, first of all, whether there was abnormal distress in the town, and whether they would be justified in starting relief work. Mr. R. Hughes felt the committee need have no doubt that there was serious distress in the town. The frost had stopped all masonry and plastering work. and as a necessary con- sequence also thrown a large number of labourers out of employment. That very morning his wife had visited Canal-street to investigate three or four cases which had been brought under their notice. In one case a qoaltrimmer had been out of work for two months, and there was not a spark of fire in the house, nor anything to eat. In another case a mason's labourer had been out of em- ployment for three weeks, and the condition of things in the home was deplorable. He personally knew of a large number of other cases, and was certain that there was very serious distress in the Central Ward, at any rate. He did not know what many of these unfortunate people would do if it were not for those who were in work helping them in a quiet way over the garden wall. The speaker moved that immediate step she taken, to provide work to relieve the unemployed.,
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. A statement issued by his Grace's chaplain this morning states that the condition of the Archbishop of Canterbury remains much the same.
Told in Tabloids.
Told in Tabloids. Messrs. Michael Davitt and Blake called yesterday on President Roosevelt at Wash- ington. Lady Louisa Elizabeth Bruoo, sister of the Earl of Elgin, died at Dunfermline last night, aged 56. the proceedings most improper and high- handed, and judgment was given for £22 and costs upon that amount. May Williams, eight years of age, Church- field-road, Pentre. died last night as the result of burns received in the day iby heir clothes catching fire. The King has been pleased to appoint the Right Hon. the Earl of Meath to be Chan- cellor of the Royal University of Ireland, and the Right Hon. the Earl of Westmeath to be a member of the senate of the university. A committee has been formed at Clydach for the purpose of promoting a petition for the reduction of the sentence passed on John Keefe, convicted at the recent Glamorgan Assizes at Swansea in connection with the strike disturbances at the Mood Nickel Works. Mr. O. Bronte Morgan, of the Middle Temple. has been selected by the Colonial Secretary for appointment as British Resident (2nd Class) in Northern Nigeria, in association with Sir F. Lugard, the High Commissioner. Mr. Morgan was formerly connected with the press gallery. 1
TARGETS FOR BISLEY "*"
TARGETS FOR BISLEY The council of the National Rifle Associa- tion have decided to make the following alterations in the size and dimensions of targets for the ensuing year -.—The first-class target to be reduced in width from 12ft. by 6ft. to 10ft. by 6ft. In the seoond-class target the inner to be increased from 30in. to 32in.. and the magpie from 40in. to 48in.; the re- ma.inder of the target to be as at present— 6ft. square.
GIRDLING the WORLD
GIRDLING the WORLD Russia's Great Railway Scheme. SYDNEY BROUGHT MANY DAYS NEARER LONDON. The advent of the New Year will see the last of the metal laying in connection with the great Russo-Chinese Railway which will connect London and Paris with Peking, and by shipping facilities to Japan and Australia will bring Sydney many days nearer to Lon- don. This iron girdle round the world will take passengers from Paris to Peking in eighteen and a half days (to be reduced to sixteen days by future developments), so that the saving on the sea passage will be about a fortnight. The monetary saving will be Wetween £20 and £30. The project will cost £100.000,000.
PONTYPRIDD COMPENSATION CASE.
PONTYPRIDD COMPENSATION CASE. An Accident at the Penrhiw Colliery. Before his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams, at Pontypridd County-court this morning, a compensation claim was brought by Thomas Vickery, assistant hitcher at the Penrhiw Col- liery, PontypriuJ, against his employers, the Great Western Colliery Company. Mr. Ray- mond Allen (instructed by Mr. D. W. Jones, Pentre) was for the applicant, and Mr. Parsons (instructed by Mr. Symonds, Pontypridd) defended. Mr. Allen said that on the 2nd of May Vickery was working in the pit, and his duty was to release the "Scotch," and to take out the tram when the cage was down. Shortly before the accident occurred there had been a stoppage of work, and the applicant had gone round to the other aids of the pit. When the signal to start was given Vickery went back in readiness to set free the tram from the cage. When the cage came down he tried to push over the lever which would release the tram, but slipped and fell under the cage. This was all Vickeyy remembered, for he became unconscious.—In cross-examination by Mr. Parsons, Vickery denied that he was crossing the sump when the accident hap- pened. He had never crossed the sump in breach of the colliery regulations—only through the carriage. It was the practice to release the tram before the cage touched the bottom. The lever could be worked either by hand or by foot. Mr. William Daviee, the manager of the pit, said it would be very risky to release the lever when the cage had not touched the bottom, and if he had seen it done in the Penrhiw Colliery he would have stopped it. In cross-examination by Mr. Allen, witness salLl. there was. no rule against releasing the lever before the cage came to the bottom, and it was done in other pits. He did not know of an instance where the hiteher was warned because of it. Mr. Parsons eaid the defence was serious misconduct on the applicant's part. It was highly dangerous to release the tram before the cage came to the bottom. His Honour said it was dangerous to go down a pit, and pointed out that, admitting the mode of releasing the tram as dangerous, the accident did! not happen through the tram being pitched out. He thought that these things should be stopped. A man who was running an unnecessary risk ought to be told that he was doing that which he was not allowed to do. Long ago it was a common thing to unlock trams before the cage touched the bottom, so there was the custom. It was a stupid and dajigerous custom, but he could not bring hie mind to find that the applicant was guilty of serious or wilful misconduct, and he must make an award in favour of Vickery. Applicant's wages worked out at 25s. Id. a week, and the award was for half this amount from a fortnight's time after the accident till the 9th of September. A declaration of liability was given.
VENEZUELANS AFFAIRS.
VENEZUELANS AFFAIRS. Question in Parliament. In the House of Commons this afternoon, Mr. KEIR HARDIE asked whether the claims against the Venezuelan Government, whieh have necessitated the despatch of warships and have brought about joint action on the part of the British and German Governments, the private traders' claims; and whether there is any precedent for the course taken in order to secure the payment of debts due to private individuals. Lord CRANBORNE said the nature of the British claims on Venezuela which had neces- sitated the resort to coercive measures would be fully disclosed in papers to be laid before Parliament. Amongst other matters, the British Government demanded compensation on account of unjustifiable interference with British trading vessels, the ill-treatmenit of British subjects, the seizure and destruction, of British property, and the damage to rail- way lines, rolling stock, &c., belonging to British companies. He believed there was ample precedent for enforcing such caims by coercive measures. Later, in reply to Mr. Bryce as to the present position of affairs, Viscount CRANBORNEsaid he did not know that he had very much more to add. The House was aware that it became neces- sary for his Majesty's Government and the German Government to present' an ultimatum to the Government of Venezuela, and some of the details contained in that ultimatum he had given in answer to a question already that afternoon. (Other particulars will be found on Pa.ge 2.)
TRALEE JEWELlERY CASE
TRALEE JEWELlERY CASE Property Found in Cardiff. At Tralee Petty Sessions yesterday, District- inspector Sullivan (Royal Irish Constabulary) made an application to the bench, under the Police Property Act, with respect to certain property found in the possession of Isaiah Brookes, hairdresser, Cardiff, lately residing in Tralee. He asked for an order for the dis- posal of a number of articles that had come into the hands of the police, and which were ascertained to belong to Sir John Chute Neligan, K.C., the recorder of Cork.—Head- constable Lavaii deposed that when a box belonging to Brookes, who had been sentenced to imprisonment at the present Munster Assizes, was brought back to Tralee on the 4th ult., witness found a number of artioles in it which he now produced, viz., a dirk and scabbard, a silver toilet box. two silver powder boxes, one silver flask, one silver holster flask, and one diamond pin, which his honour, the recorder of Cork, said was value for £10. Witness further deposed that he had ascertained that there was another flask missing, and, as the result of inquiries made, he wired to the police in Cardiff on the subject, and directed them to call at a certain house there. This the police authorities at Cardiff had done, amd another cut-glass holster flask was discovered, and the article had been identified as belonging to the Neligan family. The other articles produced had been identi- fied by Sir John C. Neligan as his property. Witness subsequently saw Brookes in gaol, and lie admitted that the flasks were left in his hairdressing saloon at Tra.lee by the late Major Neligan, son of the recorder of Cork, and Brookes kept them. He also said that he got a tie from Major Neligan, and that the pin was in it. Brookes said, with regard to the misfing flask, and which was found by the Cardiff police, that the reason he had not admitted anything about it previously was because he did not want to involve his brother, residing in Cardiff, in the matter.—The Bench made an order that the property be returned.
\SUICIDE NEAR CARDIFF ^i
SUICIDE NEAR CARDIFF A young Frenchman, employed as a chauffeur by Mr. Ll. Treharne until a few days ago, committed suicide by throwing him. self on the railway near St. George's on Mon- day. He was named Poponi Charles.—At the inquest held by Mr. E. B. Reece, Jajnea Wig- more, coachman, in the employ of Mr. Tre- harne, stated that Poponi for the last eight or ten days had been strange in his manner and very depressed.—William Wills, engine-driver, Bristol, in the employ of the Great Western Railway Company, stated that he saw a man coming up the bank on to the line, and blew his whistle. Deceased looked towards the train, and then threw himself on to the rails, putting his head on the rail. with his face towards the engine. The head was severed from the trunk. The brakes were applied and the train was pulled up at about a distance of 40 yards from where the body was found.—George Butler, fireman, and F. T. Edmunds, guard, also gave evidence.—The jury returned a verdict of suicide whilst temporarily insane.
"\ ,/ FOOTBALL. ^
FOOTBALL. IOTER-IJNTVERSITY MATCH. According to an Exchange Telegraph Com- pany's message. Strand Jones will not play back for Oxford University on Saturday, his place being taken by Sloane, of Merton.
TREDEGAR MURDER.
TREDEGAR MURDER. I$ The Law to Take Its Course. NO REPRIEVE FOR THE CONVICT. The Under-sheriff for Monmouthshire (Mr. Percy Laybourne) to-day received the follow- ing letter from the Under-Secretary for the Home Department: — "Dear Sir,—I am directed by the Secretary of State to acquaint you that, having had under his consideration the case of Jeremiah Oal- Itbghan. now lying under sentence of death in Usk Prison, he has failed to discover any sufficient ground to justify him in advising his Majesty to interfere with the due course of law.—I am, Ac., "CHAS. S. MUEDOCK." LETTER TO CALLAGHAN'S SOLICITOR. Mr. Sydney Jenkins, Cardiff, Callaghan's solicitor, has just received the following com- munication from the Home Oiace — Whitehall, December 9. Sir,—With reference to the petition for- warded by you on behalf of Jeremiah Callaghan, now under sentence of death. I am directed by the Secretary of State to inform you that he has given his careful consideration to all the circumstances of the case, and I am to express to you his regret that he has failed to discover any sufficient ground to justify him in advising his Majesty to interfere with the due course of law.—I am, air. your obedient servant, CHARLES S. MURDOCH.
EXPERT ADVICE NOT TAKEN
EXPERT ADVICE NOT TAKEN Indignation of a Cardiff Clothier. A meeting of the uniforms' committee was held at Cardiff Town-hall this morning, the Mayor (Mr. Edward Thomas) presiding.—The Clerk read a letter from Mr. F. H!. Jotham re- signing his position as hon. expert in the selection of uniforms for thecorporation offi- cials. Mr. Jotham found cause to complain of the choice of a tender for police clothing at a previous meeting. It was not that selected by himself, and in view of this fact he expressed the opinion that an expert's position was a farce unless his advice were taken and accepted whenever possible.—It was pointed out that in the selection of the tender mentioned Mr. Jotham had not been put in possession of all the usual particulars when the samples were handed to him, and thi6 explained why his advice had not been followed.—On the motion of Alderman Brain, it was resolved that the Mayor and Alder- man Carey wait upon Mr. Jotham requesting him to re-consider his decision.—Four tenders were received for uniforms for the general corporation employes, but it was decided to defer examination of these in order that they may first be submitted to Mr. Jotham for inspection, should he agree to withdraw his resignation as expert.
MR. KENSIT'S DEATH.
MR. KENSIT'S DEATH. Resumed Hearing of Murder Charge. At Liverpool Assizes this morning the third day's hearing of the charge against John M'Keever for the wilful murder of John Keneit was commenced. Dr. Hamilton agreed with Dr. Waller, who yesterday stated that death was due to a' septic wound followed by septic pneumonia and meningitis. Cross-examined: Witness said he did not look for organisms, in the wound. He knew they were there without making a bacterio- logical examination. The actual puncture had not healed at the pest-mortem examination. Dr. Hamilton, further cross-examined, denied that he stated that Mr. Kensit had developed double pneumonia unconnected- with the wound. He had said" probably un-1 connected." Mr. Kensit told him that it was a girl that did it, but, in reply to the judge, witness stated that. Mr. Kensit said. "I thin& she threw it from the left and it struck me." Four days after, however, Mr. Kensit said, He must have struck me in this way." Dr. Barr, senior physician at Liverpool Infirmary, stated that the typical symptoms of septic pneumonia were present in the lungs at the post-mortem, and, in his opinion, the pneumonia was produced from the effects of the wound. The location of meningitis showed that it was a local affection direct from the orbit. Dr. Haywitrd alsq. deposed that the cause of death was septic and not ordinary. This concluded the case for the prosecution. In opening the case for the defence Mr. Madden said prisoner pleaded "Not guilty." Evidence was then called. Dr. Mahoney. who attended the post-mortem on prisoner's behalf, said he signed the official report, but afterwards withdrew his signature. There was no direct evidence to show that the wound was sceptic. It was healthy and healed, and he concluded there was no blood poisoning in the case, and that death was due to ordinary pneumonia. (Proceeding.)
CARDIFF FIRE BRIGADE.
CARDIFF FIRE BRIGADE. Additional Appliances to be Provided. At a meeting of the Cardiff Watch Committee this morning, the mayor (Mr. Edward Thomas) presiding, the Head-constable made several important recommendations for increasing the efficiency of the fire brigade, all of which were adopted. As a result, for the quicker despatch of information, eight additional alarm boxes will be provided at various points, and four additional fire escapes will be provided. A shelter will be erected for the Docks district. to be placed at the end of West Bute-street, together with a hose cart, 2,000ft. of canvas hose, and necessary appliances. Four addi- tional permanent firemen will be appointed to augment the pre?~nt brigade, and, in conse- quence, four of the police firemen at the Cen- tral Station will be done away with. This will give two extra firemen for the Docks district and two for the Central district. The approxi- mate cost of the additional plant and tele- phone communication will be £550, and the approximate cost of the additional firemen, including uniform, will be £ 270 per annum.
CANADIAN FOOTBALLERS ARRIVE.
CANADIAN FOOTBALLERS ARRIVE. The team of Canadian Rugby players, who are playing a series of matches against our beet Rugby Union clubs in the United King- dom, arrived in Liverpool this morning. The Bavarian, in which the team crossed, did not reach the Mersey until midnight-, and in con- sequence the Canadians did not disembark until this morning. They leave Liverpool for Belfast to-night to play the North of Ireland. On the voyage across, practice was indulged in daily on the decks of the steamer, until a big kick sent the only ball the team possessed overboard. The team is composed of stalwart athletic looking young fellows, and they axe confident of playing a good game. f
BARRY FREE CHURCH COUNCIL
BARRY FREE CHURCH COUNCIL The annual meeting of delegates of the Barry Free Church Council took place at Holton-road Wesleyan Chapel, Barry Dock, last evening, Mr. W. J. Flower, president, in I the chair. The gratifying report of the sec- retary (the Rev. J. Mydyr Evans) as to the work of the council during the past year was adopted. The Rev. Aaron Davies, D.D., was elected president for the ensuing year; the ( Rev. D. H. Williams. M.A., and Mr. S. R. Jones, vice-presidents. The Rev. J. Mydyr Evans was re-elected hon. secretary, Mr. J. Frazer trea- surer; and Mr. James Cruise, secretary of the temperance committee. An instruction: was given to the executive committee to con- sider the relation of the new Education Bill to local elections.
PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS AT…
PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS AT HOPKINSTOWN. Before the Pontypridd bench this morning Evan Thomas, landlord of £ he Royal Oak Hotel, Hopkinstown, was summoned for per- mitting drunkenness on the let. inat. Mr. James Phillips defended—Inspector Salter spoke to visiting the hotel on the date given, a.nd to seeing a man, named Thomas, sleep- ing in the corner of a room and in a drunken condition. With the assistance of his friends he was got to his feet.—For the defence, Mr. Phillips urged that the night was a busy one.—A fine of £2 and costs was imposed.
MOUNTAIN SEARCH.
MOUNTAIN SEARCH. After Man Missing from Llanbradach. SIX HUNDRED COLLIERS TURN OUT. Anxiety prevails at Llanbradach at the dis- appearance of Mr. Fred Escott, of Ffrwd- terrace, Llanbradach. He had a stroke a few years back, since which time he has been unable to do any work owing to the one side b3ing paralysed. He left home on Saturday, the 30th ult., and up .to the moment of writ- ing has not returned. He visited some friends at Pontypridd on the Saturday, and spent the night with them. He left on Sunday morn- ing with the intention of walking back to Llanbradach, and he was last seen in the vicinity of Glyntaff Farm, near Pontypridd. There being no work at the Llanbradach collieries to-day, the workmen decided to spend the day in search of the missing man, Fred Escott, who left his home ten days ago. It now transpires that he was last seen near Eglwysilan Church last Sunday week, and this confirms the belief that he left Ponty- pridd in the morning to walk home across the mountain. A strong search party left Llan- bradach at nine o'clock this morning, with the intention of going to Eglvrysilan: a Caer- philly contingent covering the mountain by another route, and a body of Tetrad Mynach men going via Nelson. There will probably be 600 men on the mountain to-day searching the district. ■————^ •
SHIPPING COMBINE.
SHIPPING COMBINE. Delay in Consideration of Documents. In a printed reply to Mr. Gibson Bowles, aa to whether the agreements made with the Cunard Company and with Mr. Pierpont Morgan, or the Atlantic Shipping Trust, have yet been vompleted, Mr. Gerald Balfour says that the agreements are complicated docu- ments, the details of which have taken longer to settle than was expected, and are still under the consideration of the lawyers. He (Mr. Gerald Balfour) does not anticipate that the agreements can be laid upon the table this session.
A PORTERS DOWNFALL
A PORTERS DOWNFALL Before the magistrates sitting at Cardiff Police-court to-day Charles Wright, nineteen, was charged with misappropriating several small sums whilst discharging his duties as a light porter in the employ of Mr. George A. Seccombe, trading as Seccombe and Co., Queen-street, Cardiff. Mr. A. F. Hill ap- peared for the prosecution; Mr. Harold Lloyd defended. For the prosecution it was explained that it was part of prisoner's duty as porter to deliver parcels about the town, the railway stations, and the post-office. His wages were 16s. a week for what was really a boy's work. He suffered from a physical deformity, and Mr. Seccombe employed him out of charity. On the 26th of November he was entrusted with twelve parcels for the TaIT ale Railway, and in the column of a book specified for such returns he made an entry of ls., and paid in on;y 6d. On the 3rd of December he repre- sented that he took two parcels to the post- office, but those parcels (Mr. Hill said) were bogus. On the 4th inet. he gave a receipt, but failed to account for the money. Mr. Seccombe had no desire to be vindictive. Mr. Seccombe was called, and, answering Mr. Lloyd, said the book was kept entirely by the prisoner. There were four porters, and he thought each had a book, but could hot swear that prisoner's book had not been used by any other porter. A number of witnesses were called. In dealing with the first offence alleged- that on November 26—the Bench did not think a jury would convict. and dismissed the case. Accused pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing sixpence. In mitigation, Mr. Harold Lloyd pleaded that accueed came to Cardiff from, a country district. Inexperienced and in a large and gay town, he fell into temptation, and devised this scheme of obtaining money from his employer. The police had received a testi- monial from a well-known justice of the peace at Wellington—Mr. C. H. Fox, the cele- brated Quaker-who knew prisoner before he caane to Cardiff, and spoke as to his honesty ana respectability. Mr. Hill said Mr. Seccombe was sorry that he had had to put the law in motion, and he heartily backed up the appeal Mr. Lloyd ha-d made. The Magistrates bound defendant over in the sum of E5 under the First Offenders Act.
- " NOT A CENT PAID." ç;,:tJ
NOT A CENT PAID." ç;tJ Samuel Baldwin, 38, cabman, was brought up at Cardiff Police-court to-day charged (before Alderman Ebenezer Beavan and Mr. Henry White) with neglecting to pay JE13 5s. arrears and costs, due under a maintenance order.—Mr. Harold Lloyd, for complainant, said the order to contribute 10s. a week, was made on the 30th of May last, and from that day until now defendant had not paid a cent., but had simply ignored the order.—Defendant said he had not been in regular work, and now only earned 188 a week at Newport. He promised to pay 8a. a week, and the case was adjourned for a month to give him an oppor- tunity of carrying out the undertaking.
DAMAGES BY INSTALMENTS.
DAMAGES BY INSTALMENTS. Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor, Pontypridd, applied to his Honour Judge Gwilym Wil- liams at Pontypridd County-court this morn- ing for an instalment order against Thomas Jones. The plainti, Joseph Bowen, check- weigher, Albion Colliery, Cilfynydd, had obtained a verdict against the defendant, who was an assistant checkweigher, at the Swansea Assizes for JE10 damages, in conside- ration of his having alleged that Bowen had neglected the men's interest in allowing some trams of coal to pass without their weight being placed to the credit of the men. The defendant (Mr. Nicholas said) had refused to withdraw his statement, but had allowed judgment to go by default.—Defen- dant now made no offer, and said he was engaged as an insurance agent at 23s. a week.—An order for the payment of 10s. a week was made.
TRANSPORT FROM CARDIFF LEAVES…
TRANSPORT FROM CARDIFF LEAVES FOR CAPE The transport Courtfield from Cardiff left Queenstown to-day for Algoa Bay via Las Palmas and Delagoa Bay, having on board I 2,035 donkeys shipped at Queenstown.
TO-DAY'S MARKETS.
TO-DAY'S MARKETS. CORN. London, Wednesday,-Small attendance at Mark-lane this afternoon. Market verv firm for wheat of all descriptions, but inactive—No. 1 Northern Springs, 32s 6d; Wallas, 32s 3d, store. Flour. 3d dearer. Maize st-eadv-Plate 25s, ship. B6.rley steady 188 3d to 18s 6d ship for Odessa. Oats dull-361b. Russians, 15s, ex store. SUGAR. Glasgow, Wednesday.—The official report says: Market generally steady, but in a few cases a biighl ueeime i.is been accepted, a good business being done. The private report says: Good business done at about steady prices. FISH. Grimsby, Wednesday.—Forty-four vessels brought in a poor supply, for which there was a fair demand. Quota- tionsSoles, Is 4d to Is 6d; turbot, 10d to Is 2d; brills, 8d per lb.; plaice, 6s 9d; lemons. 12s; live halibut, 14s; dead ditto, lis per stone; live ling. 5s; dead ditto, 4s; cod, 6s to 9s; dead ditto, 4s to 6s; live skate, 4s 9d; dead ditto, 4s 6d each; hake, 28s to 34s; coalfish, 21s to 29s per score; kit haddocks. 22s to 23s; gibbed, 32s to 35s; dabs, 14s to 18s: codlings, 21s to 25s per box. BUTTER. Cork, Wednesday.—Firsts, 97s per cwt.; seconds, 86s; thirds, 81b; fourths, 77s; -superfine. 106s, fine, S2s; choicest boxes, 101s; choice, 96s. In market: 96 firkins. PROVISIONS. London, Wednesday.—Butter trade slow-Friealand lOBs to 112s; Normandv, 84s to 104s; Danish, 117s to 121s; Russian, 34s to 98s; New Zealand, 114s to 116s. Cheese trade steady at unchanged rates-Cheddar, 66s to 74s; Canadian, 57s to 60s; Dutch-Edam, 56s to 60s; Dutch-Gouda, 50s to 53s. Bacon maintains increased Semand—Irish, 52s to 61s. Danish, 52s to 60s. Bladdered ard, 58s to 68s. METALS. Glasgow, Wednesday .-opening: Scotch idle; sellers, 54s 9d cash; no buyers and no opening report. Cleve- land flat; small business done at 48s seven days, and 17s 4id and 47s month; buyers, 47s month; sellers, 48s cash, and 47s l¡\d month. Cumberland idle; sellers, 59s -nonth. Cumberland idIe. Closing: Scotch idle: sellers, SSs month; no buyers. Cleveland steady; small busi- ness done at 47s 7.d nine days, 47s 9d and 47s 6d six- teen days, and 47s 5d fourteen days; buyers, 47s 9d cash, and 47s 3d month; sellers, 47s lid cash, and 47s 6d month. Cumberland fiat: small business done at 58s 9d cash; buyers, 50S 8d cash; sellers, 58s lOd cash.
[Lloyd's Telegrams.1
[Lloyd's Telegrams.1 Wednesday. Emerence.—Kertch telegraphs: Russian steamer Erne- rence grounded neavily near Yenikale Lisrbtsbip: will have to lighten to get off; weather thick and foggy. Carl, brigantine, of Bremen, with coals, ashore near Coatzacoalcos Bar. The Elfriooa.3an Francisco cables: The Elfrieda arrived San Diego: captain died at sea. Andromachis.—Nicolaief telegraphs: Greek steamer Andromachis, for Marseilles, grain, returned with bows leaking. Leonidas and Eleni. Greek steamer, for Marseilles, grain, detained by ice at I.imau; reported making little water; intends proceeding Odessa Fairway; full dritt ice. Liviettt.—Eupatoria telegraphs: Steamer Livietta, with wheat, reported ashore Sarriboula Point, but report needs confirmation. C. A. Bade and Ryvingen.-Hamburg telegraphs: Ger- man steamer C. A. Bade has been in collision with Norwegian steamer Ryvingen. outward bound; latter put back Altona damaged; extent unknown. The report telegraphed yesterday that Steamer C. A. Bade had been in collisioa with steamer City of Brussels was erroneous.
STOCK EXCHANGE.
STOCK EXCHANGE. "0 London Finance. cay OtTB OWN CORRESPONDENT). LONDON, Wednesday. 11.30 a.m. Moaey in good demand at 3! to 3,. Discount rates-- short and three months' bills, 3J. Consols better. Money and the Account 1-16 up. Rupee Paper easier. Fall: Three-and-a-Half per Cents. Home Rails lower. Americans dull. Trunks steady. Mexican Rails unchanged. Foreigners and Mines quiet. Trunk traffic.—Total increase. 13,202dols. Mexican Rails traffic, 8E,2C0dols. gross, 10.300dols. in- crease. PRINCIPAL CEANGES. Great Eastern, North British Deferred i up; Metro- politan, Brighton "A" i, Great Central. Dover Dpferreds, District i down; Milwaukee li, Illinois, New York Central 1, Louisville j. Tnion Pacific 1. Prpf. Atchison, Baltimore. Canadian Pacific. Southern Pref, Wabash Debenture i, Erie Atchison Pref, Kansas, Texas. Norfolk Common, Ontario. Scuihern Pacific, Stc-els Ordinary, Pref t. Reading 0 down; Trunk Ordi- nary 1-16. Secoud Pref, Guaranteed :1:, Third g up; Portuguese 4 up; Japan Scrip, Cedulas F" i down; Anaconda 3-16. Tinto, Horse Shoe i. Associated Gold, Kalgiirli 1-16 down; Gold Trust 1-16 up. 1.30 p.m. Call money is in more request, and the rate is 3f per cent., while three months' bills are quoted 3i to to 3 15-16. Bombay and Calcutta transfers are 16d., Rio exchange 12d. On the Stock Exchange business is extremely quiet all round, but a good tone prevails. Consols are i up for Money and the Account. Boone Rails firm, except Dover "A," which has fallen 1 in anticipation of a fresh issue of capital. American Rails, following the dulness in New York, are lower, the fall ranging from i to i. but the market is steady at the lower level, awaiting New York advices. Trunks were firm at first on-the traffic return, but have given way. and show a fall or i to i. Foreign Stocks quiet. Mines are supported, and tending upwards, though there is not much dealing. 2.45 p.m. The Stock Markets are very quiet, and the tone is not so good as earlier in the day. Consols are steady at an advance of 1-16 for bdth Money and \h1" Account. Home Rails are weak, despite fairly good traffic returns. Dover "A" is li lower, Great Eastern. Great Northern, and Berthas i, and a few others are t to j, lower. Americans are inactive, but fairly steady at the open- ing decline, but Trunks are dull. There is very little business passing in the Foreign Market, and tbe changes are small and unimportant. Kaffirs maintain a firm tone, although dealings continue within narrow dimensions. R'nc-desiajis are in good request, and most descriptions have established a firmer advance of 1-16 to 4. Jungles also steady, but Westr&lians quiet and easier. 3.30 p.m. Consols steady. Rise: Money and the Account 1-16. Rupee Paper quiet. Fall: Three-and-a-Half per Cents. 4. Home Rails week. Fall Dover "A" 1;. Greai Eas- tern, Great Northern, and Brighton Deferreds J, North Western J. Caledonian Deferred J, Great Central "A" j. Americans dull. Fall: Illinois and New York Central 1, Milwaukee i. Atch;son. Baltimore. Canadian, Southren Pacifies. Southern, Southern Pref, Wabash Debenture, and Union Pacific Pref j. Common and Ontario 3, Louisville, Kansas. Erie, ditto Pref. Steels, and Norfolk i. Chesapeake. Reading, and Southern 4- Rise: Denver, ditto Pref, and Norfolk Pref p Trunks weak. Fail: Ordinary il. Firsts J. Seconds It, Thirds J. Mexican Rails unaltered. Foreigners quiet. Rise: Chilian 1392 and Uruguay Fives i, Argentine 1896 and Spanish i. Fall: Argentine Rescission. Cedulas "r," Japun Scrip, and Peru Pref t. Mines steady. Rise: Lsce Diamond 9-16. City. Robin- son Bank, and Ashanti Goldfieids i. Lomagunda 3-16, Meyer and Amalgamated J. Eenoni, De Beer Pref, Johannesburg Investment. Knights. May, Moodies, Nigel, Rand Mine. Gold Trust, GoldficUif Deferred, Ivory Coast, Taquali. and Rliodesia Exploration I-IS. Fall: Tinto i, Horse Shoe J, Apex, Comet. Van Ryn, Asscclr.ted Gold, Kalgurli, Le Roi, Mysore, and Ana- conda 1-16. Yickers 1-16 up. Linotype Deferred 0 down. Silver. 2i-Ad. BRITISH FUNDS. Y't'day To rav's I To-day Ctos. PriV(». Clog. Prices Prijes. Op. 3 15 Prices. 3.15 52t»; Con. N 2?pc. 92* «2i ln^;a 3 pc 99J 993 Acc. ,.new 85j 2\ pc — 57Z K.War La 654 Ru'ePr3jpc 6 J 15J 99? Local Loan 300 300 98j Ln. C.C3pc 98s FOREIGN STOCKS. ,ê. Arg-n.1886. ;(.2 hn. ipclWJ ipcB.A.'W 68 Italian pc llg. Loan. — i"2? Tpn. Spc lis ICG5TO25 70'. Rescia«<o;t lf>0 Mcrn a pc •• — 101 Bzl Fg. 5pc v5* ..internal W. M 5 pc— 17* Pern V. Pref 16? Cedulas E.. — 76} Debs 40 F 39? 3^3 621 Portuguese 621 £ 21 Cn.4ipcl895 1395 83 Chi. Sr. 7 pc — 35 Spanish 4 pc 851 „ Gold 6 pc 554 Trk. Gp nd — 99* ]EU6 5 r>c 31' ird 107i Egvptn. Ud h; 4th n. 99 French -J'pc New '94 90 Germn. 3 pc — I. Otto, a'tii 32 Greek ;889— 54i p 0 HOVE HAILS. 116 Caledon'n O — 9-j '>;< 37 „ T)ef 36| 65J Do. 2nd Pre — 79* „ Pref. ifi8 L.ardN.WO — 16/! 107j Ctl. Ldn.Ov. — 174* T.and 3.W O 29J Gt. Ctl. Pref 65 Ditto Def — — 15* „ Def. 15j 351 85J Met. Ord. 85 95| Gt.Ktn. Orn. 9> 95 ~M Do. Dis. Ord 36 102 „ N. Pf. CO. 65 Midland Def «0 „ Def. C. Oy. 391 7!J DittoPref. 34 Con. A. — X. Bt*h. ftef M4 137 Gt. Wtn. Oj. — — 79 Ditto Pref 43 Hallfc B O. 147 N. E. Ord. — 108 L. and Y. OT 104 N. Staff. Ord 139, L.B.andS.C. — 89 ft. Estn.Ord. 133 Ditto A 132^321 Sli Ditto Dot. 53* W 151 C. niDO.. lci FOREIGN BAILS. K27 B. A. O.S. 1274 1 62 Do.lntPref. 53 Do. and Pac. 1224 Do. 2ntlPref 68 Do. to Ro* 6Si Si Xlt.R. Orfl.. 6i (i 51 CSrwt* R.Ord 1784 Furneas Ely — isl M'x'nRi.Ord — [ AMERICANS MJ O. Trk. Odv. i4& 14} 26 M\ K. T. 0 25? 25$ 1171 Ro. 1st Pref. 107 15S4 X. T. CI. Oy. 1S7412/4 "A Do. 2nd Prcf. c;4i 931 30 Do.O'tario O 2°1 2-7 4* no. 3rd Pref 441 43i 731 Com 731 7jj 102 Do. Guar. 3021I021 80 Penn. Ord. 8H Santa Fe 841 841 301 P..t Readin, M 301 101 Atch 5 pc Pf. 1011 <31 I>o. 1st Pref. 434 101? Ba 1. to Ohio. 100J 1005 6«J S. P«c. Ord.. Mi 641 132> Can. Pac. Oy 1311 I31| 32} 5. Rail. Ord. 35| 471 OhM a Ohio. 471 474 94* Do. Pref « 94 17Si O.M. ft 6. PI. 177 14^1 ".02| IT. Pacific O. lO'.J ^02 34# Erie 341 34| M4 Po. Pref 94 94 4f4 Denver Ord. 41 '> 371 tf.S. Ste«l O 374 374 92 Den Pref 921 921 at ^o. Pref 854 1301 Lo '« to N.O. I2!! 130 43l Wabash Pref 147J Illinois Ord. 1464 146J 77J Do B Deb 77 77 COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL. 374 Allsoppc 8k i$Tipton* Ord £ 04 Ang.-Amn.O .„ 7| Lyons JftOo 8? Do. Def — It Rus P'trol'm 411. rnatE: Ord — 14 Welsbach O. 36 Hudson Bay* 3ol 43 Do. Pref — — 2| Lin'tyr Dor 21 560 GuinnessOv. 31 Do. Ptef. MINING MAPKET. AUSTRALIAN, INDIAN, Jte. '8 As. Gd. W.A. lxg 1 "r Mysore 7 or 3-flr Oo. N. Block 3J 2 Nundydroo?, — 24/6 Bkn Hill Py ] v„- OoregiunO* 1? I<iV Bt.S. Genre* 2^ Do. Pref. 2J fi Cha'p'n Reef 'i P'hillGT.'lds 16<9 S. of G".alia. fil On. H. Shoe. 8 8 W.A G'Md! 3 0 Do. Links 411 Ric, nnto 41 408 Grfcat Pineal — 4^ Anaconda. 4| 4j IS'6 Grt. Boulder 19/019/0 i Monnt Lyell 9& Ho. Perse 1 Do. North. '.4/6 Do. Mainreef *k- Boston Cop 2it Hn'i Bn'hill. jj Copper King — Do. Oroya Utah — — 7,V Iv*nhoe. Le Roi — li 34 Kalenrli 3* 3J Do. No. 2 2 Do. South 41 Tharsis 24 L. View Con. — 6 6 Strattona 31 Manor » B'T Waihi Gold.. — SOUTH AND WEST AFRICAN. 4, Anpl# F. Jtn. bi Knieht «■ 65r 71 An?elo — ?j 34 Langlaagte 71 Apex — l4 11 Do. Block B 15 Artianti 151 21 Mashon. Av — 1? Do. Shanst: 4,^ Msv Rarnat* Con — — 24 Mat,a G. R'f« — 2^ 14 Bibiani — sf MeyrtCharl .„ 6 61 Bonanza — 10 ModdeiTfcein ?& ■ii Rb.R Africa If Mozambiaua ?4 Bh. G. Coast 3fi New Priir — 6» Oitv A.Sub 6| 31 Nigel. 416 Claude* Ash 2- Oceana Con — 8 C. G. of P. A..„ fi :AR)mdfontein — 163 Crown Reef :GfS; Rand Mine* 11 22; De BeersDef. — li Rhodesia Ld 6 Durban R'rt fl Do. Explo 6k 8iV East Rand m Robinson FantiCons ?1 Rose Deep. — 23 Ferreira 31 Salisbury 11 Geelon* ?-'« Selokwe Geldenhni* — lj Sim & Jack 11 Do. Deep. 74 S. A. G'ld Tr 7& 7 £ j £ G!*befrPh»x Tqu'ftAbos lj -I Gd.Ct.Amal 51 2} Trans. Gold 7 Heriot i}j Do. Develop 272 .Tapersfo'tein 27J J U. Rhodenia 3-iV Joh. Invest. Bft Vil. Mainreef 8ft E| Jubilee — ex Wa*oui £ & 4» Jumpers J WillonTsyCd • Pmk FREIGHTS. The position of the freight markets to-day shows little change. There is a steady inquiry for outward coal tonnage, Mediterraneans, ore freights, and coastings. In all those departments quotations are maintained. Black Sea and Danube are at a standstill on account of the weather. Easterns, Americans, and River Plates continue dull. Fixtures:—Bilbao to Middles borough, 2,800 tons, 4s 9d, December. TRAFFIC RETURNS. North Staffordshire.—Increase, £217. Tilbury.—Increase, £385. Cambrian R21ilways.-Decrease, £130. Great Central.-Iftcrease, £ 2,830. Ditto Share of Cheshire Lines.—Increase, Glasgow and South Western.—Increase, £1,442- Great Northern.—Decrease. £2,792. London and North Western.—Increase, £3,000. North British.—Increase, £ 1,579. Midland.—Increase, £5.676. London and South Western.—Increase, £2,200. Caledonian —Decrease. 1 Gre3t Western.—Increase. £ 5,500. —
Local Finance. ]
Local Finance. C-Y OUR FINANCIAL EDITOR.] CARDIFF, Wednesday (1.0 p.m.). No Improvement is notioeable in the general dispo- sition of the local Stock Market to-dav. Business in all departments, excepting South African Mines, con- tinues on a very limited scale. The quotations for South Wa!es Railway Stocks are nominally unchanged Colliery Shares are fairly steady. on the whole. In the 1 Miscellaneous Department Moraey-Carney's are very weak on the issue of the report showing no dividend. S AT PONTYPRIDD HIPPODROME
CENE AT PONTYPRIDD HIPPODROME…
At the Pontypridd Police-court this morning before the stipendiary, Mr. JJ. Ignatius Wil- lia-ms, a young Hopkinstown collier, named William Bateman answered a charge of drun- ken and disorderly conduct at the New Hippo- ] drome. Pontypridd and assaulting Police- constable Taylor. The latter said tha.t Bate- man defied him to eject him, and in endea- vonring to do so prisoner tripped him up and both fell down the stairs, a distance of about twenty feet. As a consequence of the fall, witness hurt his shoulder. On the way to the police-station defendant behaved like a mad- man. The stipendiary said Bateman must have been mad drunk. Luckily there was nothing against him before, otherwise he would be sent to gaol for two months. Ae was be would be fined £ 2 or a month, J .j t.
RACING : LATEST.
RACING LATEST. Plumpton Meeting. 1.0—The STEYNING SELLING HURDLE RACE of 40 sors; weight for age; winner to be aoia for £50; maidens allowed 51b. Two miles. a 12 3 Mr Bottomley's Teviot II D Read 1 3 10 2 Mr Goodson's I'olack Birch 2 6 12 3 Mr Dawtrey's Lord President .Mason 3 6 12 3 Mr Robinson's Lord Byron B Jackson 0 4 11 12 Mr J Widger's Charlie W Morgan 0 3 IS 2 Mr Clay's Venturesome A Walters 0 3 10 2 Mr Woodruff's Sonoma A Pratt 0 3 10 2 Mr Murray's Castlefinn G Morris 0 3 13 2 Mr Pape's Time Spinner Hunt 0 3 10 2 Mr North's MoqmaghLr B Ellis 0 3 13 3 Mrs J Widger's Cash Box B Morgan 0 Winner trained by Bat ho. Betting-3 to 1 agst Charlie. 7 to 2 agst Sonoma, 5 to 1 agsi Lord President, 6 to 1 agst Teviot II.. and 10 to 1 agst any other. Charlie led from Venturesome, Mcvanagher, Teviot II. and.Polack, to the first hurdle in the straight the first time round, whe nhe fell, and "Venturesome went on from Ttviot II.. Movanagner and Polaek". At the top of the hill Lord Byron w<t:- pulled up, and Teviot 11. going on from Polack. made the remaindtr of the run- ning aim won by » length and a half; the same dis- tanct between the second andthird. Cash Box was fourth. Time Spinner fifth, Movacgher sixth, Mid Ten- turesome last Teviot II. was not sold. (Race started at 1.-2. 1.30-The REDHILL HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 80 SOYS, for four olds and ttpwaros; winners ex- tra. Two miles. all 8 Mr Buckley, jun's TaCroll M Walsh 1 C 10 9 Mr Barn- tt's Sanctissima II Freernantie 2 a 11 7 Mr Mason's Little Cicestrian G Morris 0 a 10 12 Mr V.'atkins's False Stitch Mr 1 Watson 0 5 10 3 Mrs J Widgc-r's Lough Allag-h ..E M'Cormack 0 Winner trained bv Malone. BetUng-2 to 1 on Taffrail. 3 to 1 agsi Sanctissima II., 10 to 1 agst Little Cicestrian, and 20 to 1 agst any ocher. Taffrail drew out from Sanctissima and. making all the running, won ln a canter -by six lengths. False Stitch refused. Lough Allagh fell, and Little Cicestriaa parted company with his jockey. (Race started at 4.30.) 2.0—The FLrMPTOy HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of SO sovs; winners extra. About two miles and a quar- ter, starting in front of the Stands. 4 11 1 Mr Hamhlin's Phlegethon —Mr F Hariigan 1 4 11 8 Mr Hartincrton's Prince Leo Birch 2 ?. 11 13 Mr Polehanipton's Outpost G Butchers 3 6 12 2 Mr Sowler's Orrueau C Perkins 0 6 12 0 Mr Hare's Sheerness D Bead 0 4 11 2 Mr Brutton's Miss Cronkhill H Garratt 0 4 10 2 Mr E Woodland's Fairiight Glen P Woodland 0 5 10 2 Mr Bisnop's Hermana Mason 0 Winner trained by Escott. Betting—Evens on Prmce Leo. 6 to 1 each agst Sheer- ness, Miss Cronkhill, and Outpost, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Ormeau led from Outpost. Phlegethon. Hermana. and Sheerness to the railway turn first time round, when Outpost came on. closely attended by Phlegethon, Prince Leo. Hermans, and Sheerness. ln the straight Phlegethon drew to the front and won by three length? a length between the second and third. Sheerness was fourth. Miss Cronkhill fifth, Fairiight Glen next, and Ormeau last. (Race started at 2.2.) 2.30,-The MIDDI^ETON SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 40 goys: weight for age: winner to sold for 50 sovs; allowances. About two miles and a quarter, st2.rtitW ill front e: the Stands. 6 11 11 Mr ,T Widger's Orpington W Morgan 1 5 11 8 Mr Gully's Sal Volatile Mr G Nugent 2 a 11 11 Mr Gore's Miss Royston Mason 3 a 11 11 Mr Wawtrev's His Grace Mr Hartigan 0 a 11 11 Mr Bishop's Chair of ildare Freernantie 0 a 11 11 Mr Thirl well's Seaport II Mr Wood 0 4 10 9 Mr Downes's Dee Marion l-'aulkoer 0 Winner trained by Griffith. Betting-5 to 4 agst Miss Royston. 9 to 2 fcgst His Grace. 5 to 1 each agst Orpington and Dee Marian. 8 to 1 agst Chair of Kildarc. and 10 to 1 agst any other. Orpington settled down from Chair of Kildare, His Grace, and Dee Marion, with Seaport II.. who broke down and was soon pulled up, and. making of the running. Orpington won by'half a length: a neak be- tween the second and third. His Grace was fourth, and Dee Marion last. 3.0—The LEWES THREE YEAR OLD HURDLE RACE of 40 sovs. for three year olds, to carry lOst 71b eaxih winners extra. One mile and a half and a few yards. 10 2 Mr Hambiin's Kentmere A Pratt 1 10 7 Mr Bishop's Ali II Mason 2 10 2 Mr B-ickley, jun's Sabine King M Walsh 3 Cut and Come Again T Leader, jun 0 10 1 Mr Hughes's Fireman Lilfold 0 10 7 Mr Wilson's Battels H Hickin 0 10 2 Mr Bottomiey's Minford Boat 0 Winner trained by Escott. Betting-Evens on Sabine King, 3 to 1 agst Ali ll., 11 to 2 agst Cut and Come Again, and 10 to 1 agst any other. 3.25—The DITCHLING STEEPLECHASE of 40-sovs; weight for age; winners extra; allowances. Three miles. 6 11 7 Mr Levy's Cottonshope Birch 1 12 6 Mr Brutton's Morningdew Mr Wotfl 2 a 13 3 Mr Nugrnt's Poetaiter Own* 3 4 10 4 Mr Ripley's Lord Ardine-ton F Freemantw 0 Winner trained by Burbiage. Betting-2 to 1 agst the winner.
OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES.
OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. Ae published in the "Bacing Calendar" and 5118 "Sportsman. PLUMPTON MEETING Steyning Selling <.lI).—TevK): II., 6 to 1 agst. fiedhill Handicap v5j.—Taffrail. 2 to 1 on. Plumpton Hurdle (8).Phlegetbon. 10 to 1 agst. Middieton Selling (7).(lrplngton, 5 to 1 agst. Lewes Hurdle (5i.-Kentmere. 10 '0 1 agst. Ditchliag Steeplechase (4).Cottonshope, 2 to 1 agst.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Monotype, The Sapper. Taffrail. Little Cicestrian, Hubble Bubble, Prince Chalcis, Lough AllagS;, Kmgs- cote. Exploit. Ormeau. Outpost. Prince Leo, Chisels hsmpton. Miss Cronkhill, Phlegethon, Hermana. Posi- lipo, Ali II., Augural, Fireman, Cheviot, Battels, Sabin# King, Kentmere, Poetaster, His Grace, Morningdew, Astronomer II.. Cottoashope. Mias Avis, Fleeting Love, and all is the Steyaing and Middieon Sellihg Races. -A
NEWMARKET STEEPLECHASES.
NEWMARKET STEEPLECHASES. Owing to the death of Colonel M'Cairuont, the meet. ing arranged to take place on the 22nd and 23rd inst. has been abandoned.
OFFICIAL SCRATCH INGS.
OFFICIAL SCRATCH INGS. Tht "Sportsma.n" has been officially informed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratchings Derby Stakes. Epsom, St. Leger. Doacaster, and Grand Prix. Paris—Oartman. All engagements—Model (dead), Short Dane*1, and Pure Beer. All engagements in Mr Brown's naine-Dominew. Juvenile Plate, Warwick-Duchess of Cornwall.
SUTTON COALFIELDS RAILWAY…
SUTTON COALFIELDS RAILWAY ACCIDENT • • The Board of Trade report regarding tha collision which occurred on April 12 near Sutton Coldfield Station, on the London and North-Western Railway, when one passenger was killed and 52 passengers complained of personal injuries, was issued this morning. The inspector states that the collision was clearly due, firstly, to Signalman Smith hav- ing neglected to carry out his instructions with regard to warning the driver that the line was only clear to Sutton Coldfield home signal, and, secondly, to Driver Simister. who was in charge of the engine of the down train, having failed to come to a stand before passing the Sutton Coldfield home signal. which was at danger.
MINERS' EIGHT HOURS' BILL
MINERS' EIGHT HOURS' BILL A meeting of the representatives of the mineTs within the federated districts with the representatives of the coalowners is being held to-day at Westminster Palace Hotel upon the subject of ute e-ight hours working day. The proceedings are being conducted in private. This is the first occasion upon which enoh a joint conference has been held between the employers and employed on this question.
Advertising
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TAFF VALE CASE
to get out of their way. I did not want much persuasion, I can assure you. And did he get you. some brandy because he could see you had been injured?—I don't remember. Now, do you really say you don't remember that?—I know I wanted some water or some- thing to drink. The Judge: Perhaps it was a couple of whiskies. Witness: That may be so, my lord. (Laughter.) Mr. Thomas: So you got something stronger than water? Witness: Yes. (Laughter.) Thomas Williams, the driver of the Cow- bridge train, who had to make An Adventurous Journey. to Cardiff to take charge of the train at Cardiff on the second or the third day of the strike, then related his experience with pickets. Witness said he was known as "Bobbin." On the morning of the strike he was met on his way to work by William Morgan, driver; Rees Griffiths, driver; George Gould, guard; and others. They asked him if lie was going to work, and he said he waa. Morgan remarked. "Now, don't be a fool to go to work. You have the same chance as ourselves." Witness replied, Well, William, you know your mind and I know mine. If you put a rope around your neck there is no reason why I should do the same." Witness then related his trip to Cardiff by road. As he could not get to Cardiff by train he hired a trap, and the stationma&fcer of Cowbridge (Mr. Glastonbury) drove with him. On the way they passed a public-house, outside of which there were a number of bicycles. He was told afterwards that the bicycles belonged to strikers, whose intention it was to stop him. As the trap passed the public-house he heard men shout out "Robbin." Witness told the driver of the trap to drive on and take no notice of them, and he reached Cardiff in Safety, and spent the whole of his time in the Cathays sheds. The witness was closely cross-examined by Mr. S. T. Evans as to the incidents of the trip and upon the statements made by witness in affidavits at the time the injunction waa obtained against the society. Counsel said he would argue later on that witness was unreliable. Thomas Parry, locomotive foreman at the Coke Ovens Sheds at Pontypridd, said on the first day of the strike he acted as fireman on an engine that left Abercynon for Penarth. At Cardiff pickets spoke to them and tried to persuade the driver to lea-ve the engine. On another occasion, at Pontypridd, the pickets tried to take John Thomas, driver, away from the train. The company's pre- mises were picketed throughout the strike. By Mr. Evans: At one time he was a mem- ber of the executive committee of the Amal- gamated Society of Railway Servants. Albert George Skilly, another engine driver in the employ of the Taff Vale Railway at the Coke Ovens, informed the court that when walking along Tymawr Bridge on the first day of the strike he was met by John Airdrey and William Rees. They asked him to go back, and he refused to do so. On getting to the end of the bridge he was approached by a big crowd of men. One of them, a signalman, said to him: If you bring your engine out we will throw it off the road." He got to the engine sheds, and some time later several gentlemen, including Adams, Coleman. and Shannon, entered the sheds and pulled him out. He resisted their efforts to take him away. The court then rose for luncheon. Our reporter wires:—Sir Edward Clarke, K.C., who is the leading counsel for the rail- way company, has been taken seriously ill, and will not be seen again in the case for some time. Sir Edward has. been overworked, having had to take a leading part in both the Taff Vale Railway v. the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants and the Hartopp divorce cases, and has completely broken down in consequence. On resuming, the witness Skillin was cross- examined by Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C.. to show that the crowd that met him on the way to work consisted of several colliers. George Brown, coal inspector, and ex-passen- ger driver, Merthyr, said he was in charge of a passenger train to Merthyr on .Sunday night, August 19. He was told at Pontypridd by Palmer Richards, guard, and William Thomas, fireman, that there were no wheels to turn on the Monday. Witness replied that ha would see that a few wheels were turned. He took a train from Merthyr to Penarth on the Tuesday following, accompanied by a num- ber of police. At Penarth Dock Station he found the vacuum would not act, as it had been disconnected between the engine and the guard's van. It was afterwards put right, and the train proceeded. The POLICE PREVENTED THE PICKETS from boarding the engine. Thomas Adams, signalman, St. Mellon's, was met by pickets when on the way to work. They took him to the Colbourne Hotel, where he was told he must not go to work. Later in the same week he (Adams) was stopped again, and had to make a second visit to the Colbourne Hotel in a cab. Although not a member of the society he was paid strike pay. Crose-examined: He did not go to work because he was afraid of being knocked about. He did not agree to join in the strike if paid strike pay. Mr. James Taylor paid him the money. He took no part in the agitation.