Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

WELSH MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT. DOUlBLENX? OF CHESTER AND HOLT- HEAD LINE. On Thursday, the Omnibus Bill promoted by the London and TSTorth-Westem Railway Company, amid the bill of the same company to double a portion of their Chester alnd Holy- ihead line, came before iMr J. W. Lowtlftr, Chairman of committees of the House of Commons. In reply to the Chairman, it was stated that there were two bills, be- cause, in Consequence of the experience of last year, the company did not wish to pre- judice their Omnibus Bill by the Welsli scheme, which was last year opposed' by the Welsh, members. There was no opposition* tiowever, /this year to the Welsh scheme. Both bills were passed by the 'Chairman, and ordered to be reported to the House of Commons.*

MR T. E. ELLIS ON THE EASTERN CRISIS. j Mr T. Ellis, M.P., chief Liberal Whip, rg- opened the Liberal Club, at Plymouth, on Friday. Speaking at the banquet in the evening the hon. member discussed the Eastern Question. It was, he said. a cour- ageous and noble thing of Greece to stake its existence in order to help the Cretans, their fellow-men in race ard religion, and to secure their freedom from Turkish rule. Certainly every Liberal would welcome any cordial co-operation on the part of the Great Powers for the preservation of peace, and the secur- ing of freedom for subject peoples, but they could not make a fetish of the Concert of Europe. If it was used for the purpose of fastening the yoke upon the shoulders of a struggling people they would look with sus- picion and jealousy upon England taking any part in it. The first thing necessary in giving autonomy to Crete was to secure the withdrawal of the Turkish garrison. Until that was done Greece would never yield, nor would the Cretans know what autonomy meant. Lord Salisbury failed to insist upon the withdrawal of the Turkish troops or to secure that each Great Power sent a propor- tionate number of troops to Crete, which was equally essential to any scheme of autonomy. Through the retention of the Turkish troops there had come a series of bungles, mishaps, and odious incidents in the Island of Crete which had made the faces of the British people tingle with shame, aroused the indignation of all classes and creeds in this country, and dismayed even the Tories in the House of Commons. It was a shameful work in which we were taking part because Lord Salisbury had not the firmness and foresight to secure the prompt, unconditional and eternal with- drawal of the Turkish garrison (cheers). This policy of shelling the Cretans and sheltering the Bashi-Bazouks would be con- demned by the British people. But the struggle in the Mediterranean was not be- tween Turkey and Cretp, but between Russia and Greece, and Great Britain was being made the humble instrument of Russia. Still, the key to the situation was held by Greece and the Cretans, and so long as the Turkish garrison remained in Crete there would be no settlement or peace, but only bungling, blundering, unrest, and bloodshed.

GWYRFAI RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of this council was held on Saturday, Mr J. O. Hughes presid- ing.—Dr P. Fraser, the medical officer, re- ported that the births for the month number- ed 73, and the deaths 49.—Mr R. H. Parry, the sanitary inspector, reported that the in- fectious diseases notified during the month was four, a lower figure than any since last July. He also submitted a plan for dealing with the refuse of Rhyd-ddu, the cost of conveying which lie estimated at £ 100.—Mr T. Jones suggested that the matter be refer- red to a committee.—Mr J. F. Roberts be- lieved it would be better to leave the matter in the hands of thf parishioners, who would have to bear the costs.—Dr Jones thought that inasmuch as the Carnarvon Corporation complained that the water was polluted, the council should a-sk for the opinion of the borough engineer regarding the matter.—The inspector believed that his scheme would do away with the nuisance.—It was agreed that the matter be left in the hands of a com- mittee, who should consult the parish council. —The application of Mr R. Closft Williams, surveyor of roads, Llanberis, for an increase of salary, was next discussed. Li the course of the conversation which ensued, some of' the members consider that it wast not to be expected that the surveyor should carry out his work as satisfactorily as some expected, because his salary was so low. The applica- tion was referred to a committee, who were instructed to take into consideration the salaries paid to the other omciaJs.—A letter was read from the Llanllyfni Parish Council calling attention to the disgraceful condition of the Tanybryin footpath, and the bridge leading over the river Llyfni, which was in a dangerous state. The letter went on to say that unless something was done, the matter would be laid before the County Council. Dr Jones was in favour of allowing the parish council to bring the matter before the County Council, and make it a test case. It was eventually decided that a sum of £2 10s be expended, and that the local members should consult the local inspector with respect to the matter.—A petition signed by a number of the inhabitants of Llanllyfni, calling atten- tion to the state of the roads in the parish, and especially the streets in the village, was submitted' to the council. Mr W. Owen thought the council before taking over these roads should see that they were in proper repair. In the past, the parish of Lknllyftu had been most neglectful in this matter. It was true that the roads were bad, but the council could not put them in a good condi- tion all at once.—Mr W. Thomas believed that the roads in Llanllyfni at the present time were better than they had been. They were not in good condition, because they had been neglected in the past.—Mir J. Williams did not consider there was ground for com- plaint. He had heard too complaints, though he lived amongst the parishioners^—Tlie peti- tion was allowed to remain on the table.— The Local Government Board forwarded a certificate stating that the grants under the new Agricultural I^ites Act amounted to £ 240.

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ANGLESEY LIBERAL I ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Anglesey Liberal Association was held at the Holy- head Town Hall on Monday afternoon, Mr R. W. Roberts, C.C., Menai Bridge, the re- tiring president, occupying the chair at the commencement of the proceedings. The treasurer's and secretary's reports were adopted. Upon the motion of Dr J. Roberts, J.P., seconded by Mr Robert Jones, Mr D. Rees, C.C., Capel Mawr, was elected president of the Association for the ensuing year. Mr Rees then took the chair and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president. The following were elected vice presidents: -Dr J. Roberts, J.P., Menai Bridge; Mr H. Jones, Bodedern; Rev E. B. Jones, Holy- head Mr Morris Owen, Llangoed; Mr Thos. Jones, J.P., Creigiau; Rev O. M.Jenkins, B.D., Llangefni. The hon. treasurer (Mr Samuel Hughes, J.P.) and the secretary were re-elected; and representatives were appointed on the various committees. Mr Lewis Hughes, J.P. (Chairman of the County Council), was asked to give evidence before the Licensing Commission. Upon the motion of the Rev T. Gruffydd, seconded by Mr R. R. Parry, a resolution expressing confidence in the member for the county, and warmly thanking him for the excellent services which he had performed during the sessions was passed; to which Mr Ellis J. Griffith, M.P., responded. THE BETHESDA DISPUTE. Upon the motion of Mr Thomas Evans, C.C., seconded by Dr Roland Williams, C.C., the following resolution was passed:- That this meeting of the Anglesey Liberal Association express its deepest sympathy with the Bethesda quarrymen in their struggle for their rights, and the principles of combination, and it further expresses its most emphatic condemnation of the action of Lord Penrhyn in declining the intervention of the Board of Trade to bring the dispute to a termination. LAND LAW REFORM. Upon the motion of Mr Wm. Hughes, seconded by Mr H. Jones, Bodedern, it was resolved:— That this meeting of the Anglesey Liberal Association respectfully urges upon the Government the necessity of embodying the recommendation of the Welsh Land Com- mittee in an Act of Parliament without delay. EDUCATION AND CRETE. The same resolutions as were submitted to the public meeting in the evening were passed, being proposed and seconded by the Rev J. Hughes, Mr W. Hughes, Dr J. Roberts, J.P., and Mr W. R. Jones, J.P. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. Upon the motion of the retiring president, seconded by Mr Lewis Hughes, J.P., it was resolved That this conference of the Anglesey I Liberal Association respectfully tenders its congratulations to H.M. the Queen on attain- ing this the sixtieth year of Her reign and I gratefully recognises with loyal appreciation her constitutional practice, her ever-ready sympathy, and the gracious influence of her f Royal example, and earnestly hopes that she J may long be spared to witness peace throughout her empire, and the continued progress of her people. I PUBLIC MEETING. At the Town Hall, in the evening, a public meeting was held. Mr R. W. Roberts, Menai Bridge, occupied the chair. Amongst those on the platform were Mr A. C. Humphreys- Owen, M.P., Mr Ellis Jones-Griffith, M.P., Mr Lewis Hughes, J.P., Mr William Hughes, Rev David Rees, Dr Roland Williams, Rev E. B. Jones, Councillor Griffith Jones, and others. The Chairman expressed regret on account of the inability cf Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P., and Mr Samuel Hughes, J.P., to attend. He I then delivered a very able and appropriate address on the topics of the day. Mr Lewis Hughes, J.P., proposed the following resolution:— That this meeting emphatically condemns the education policy of the Government, whereby fresh grarts of public money are to be given to denominational schools alone, I while no provision is made for public repre- sentation on their committees of manage- ment. It 'further records it opinion that the measure dealing with the Board Schools will I not meet the demands of the country unless the same advantages and privileges are extended to them as are granted to the denominational schools. In moving the resolution, he said that we got returned to us from the strongest Govern- ment on record class legislation of the worst form. Instead of land reform, we had to return 50 per cent. on rates to the landlord. That was the kind of land reform. Instead of disestablishment, the tithes were secured to the parson by having the landlord to pay instead of the tenant; and there was just £ 620,000, or an equivalent to 20 millions fresh endowment given to the Established Church, by giving it to the Voluntary Schools of the oountry. Mr William Hughes seconded the motion, which was passed. Mr D. Rees proposed, and the Rev O. M. Jenkins, B.D., seconded, That this meeting deeply sympathises with the people of Crete in their heroic struggle to free themselves from Turkish tyranny. It expresses warmest admiration of the spirit and gallantry with which the Greek nation, putting to shame the tardiness and im- potence of the great European Powers, has brought the aspirations of its kinsmen within sight of realisation, and demands that the people of Crete shall themselves decide their own national destiny. It is further of opinion that the Turkish troops ought to be with- drawn from the island, and is convinced that the employment of British forces, naval or military, against Greece in her efforts to retain Cretan liberty will Revolt the con- science of the British nation. Meanwhile this meeting most urgently presses Lord Salisbury to exert the whole influence of the country in securing that the promised autonomy shall be immediate, effective, and complete, and that Crete shall forthwith and forever be delivered from the curse of Turkish misrule. Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., in sup- porting the resolution, said that before speaking to the resolution he wished to refer to the Education Act, which was merely a Church Endowment Act, of the present Par- liament. He had just come from this weary debaie-a debate in which the member for Anglesey had so signally distinguished him- self (cheers). They had heard the phrase "two o'clock in the morning." His friend and colleague and the member for the county had at two o'clock in the morning and at twelve o'clock at night had the courage to address the House of Commons on the un- popular subject, and he had commanded the unwilling hearing of the Tory party. They had opposed the measure, not because they objected to the Voluntary Schools getting some money, but because they thought this was the time to get some reforms in their management. Referring to the Cretan reso- lution, he said that the member for the county, he, and some twelve or 15 more, were amongst those who signed the famous telegram of the 100 members of Parliament (cheers). He could not understand how any Welshman or Irishman could help sympa- thising with the Cretan people. They had been told that if the Concert of Europe were discontinued there would be war. He did not believe a word of that. Did we want to fight ? That was the last thing in the world. Did the French want to fight ? They only wanted to recover their lost provinces. Did the Italians want to fight ? They had lost so heavily that they would not want war on the top of the other disasters. Germany had shown most emphatically that they did not want to fight; and as to Austria and Russia, J they would not dare to go to war against the wishes of the other four Great Powers. There was something higher than the con- sideration of war, and that was the right to resist oppression. In conclusion, he referred to the Transvaal question.-The resolution upon being put to the meeting, was unani- mously passed. The Rev E. B. Jones moved, and Dr Roland Williams seconded, the following resolution, which was unanimously passed, That this meeting records its unabated confidence in Mr Ellis Jones-Griffith as our member, and also warmly congratulate him upon, and cordially thank him for, the excellent work which he has performed in Parliament during the recent session. Mr Ellis J. Griffith, M.P., in responding, referred to Mr Humphry ;s Owen as. one, although an extensive landowner himself, who went in for land reform. He was also a man of: leisure, and devoted that leisure to the establishment and foundation of education in the Principality. He was a man who did a great work quietly and unostentatiously. He (Mr Griffith) had to give an account of his stewardship. He need not remind them of what he had attempted to do in the House this season. As to the question of relieving the clergy, was it not a curious fact that the Tory party were all so necessitous when coming before Parliament, while they had been looked upon as the "swells" of the country. The landowners came first, and then came the clergy. As to the latter, the remedy for the necessitous schools was that they should form an association, then why should not the clergy do the same-from an association consist- ing of the archbishops, bishops, deans, canons, and clergy, and share equally all round (laughter). They talk of apostolic succession, and if he remem- bered right there was something of this kind then. As to the Voluntary Schools Bill, it was not very long, but it was a very contentious one; 48 amendments were pro- posed to it, while nearly three-quarter mil- lions was to be spent, and the House had only taken 69:} hours in discussing the 4 amendments. Of these, 24 were proposed by the Welsh members, and of the 24, six were proposed by the member for Anglesey (cheers). The closure was applied 17 times, including parts en bloc seven times. They had heard a great deal about voluntary sub- scriptions but for every Is expended, lOd came from the taxes, and only 2d from sub- scriptions. Now, he could understand the lOd party telling the 2d party, I will look after your twopence, you need not trouble about it-(cheers)-but he could not under- stand the twopenny party telling the ten- penny one, I will take care of your tenpence. He thought\that was carrying the joke too far in favour of the parsons. They had tried to get the ratepayers to have some voice in the management, but no, they were told the ratepayers had nothing to do with it, and that the money came in some mysterious way from Sir John Gorst—(laughter)—and that he was a good man. and although not allowed to speak on the subject, he was thinking a great deal behind the Speaker's chair (laughter). It was a mistake to say the Bill only dealt with £ 620,000 it was 5s for every child in the Voluntary Schools, and the same for every new school that would be added. In conclusion, he referred to the question of the removal of the Platters Rocks from the Holyhead Harbour, and said he would lose no opportunity of pressing the matter forward. Councillor Griffith Jones moved a vote of thanks to the speakers, especially Mr Hum- phreys-Owen, M.P-, and Mr Ellis Jones Griffith, M.P. This was seconded by Mr Evan Evans and carried most enthusiastically. Mr Ellis Jones Griffith then moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and this having been seconded by Mr Humphreys-Owen and enthusiastically carried, a very successful gathering was brought to a close.

THE WRECK OF A STEAMER OFF ANGLESEY. The Board of Trade inquiry into the. loss of the 'Harrison line steamer "Editor," by stranding in a fog at Penrhos Point, Angle- sey, on the .early morning of the 22nd March, was resumed at Liverpool, on Wednesday.— Mr James Warden, who stated that he was a first-class pilot for Liverpool, and also held a home-trade master's certificate, said that as pilot attached to the Bibby line he made the passage.between (London and [Liverpool about once a fortnight, and had altogether had some 17 years' experience of the channel. His ex- perience was that high spring tides caused strong eddies ruaming in patches half a, mile apart, and he was of opinion that this would affect a vessel steering a course north-east by east in the way of carrying her to the east- ward. The present horn on the South Stack replaced a bell, which had been deemed un- satisfactory. The witness went on to state that he ihad come round tlie Stack in a fog and had not heard the fog-horn, although he had heard the gun on the North Stack. He considered the gun was very good for Holy- head-bound vessels, but not of much use for either foreign-going or coasting steamers. It was very rarely that it could be heard abaft the beam. He thought an improvement might be made in regard to the fog signal on the South Stack, which might reduce the risks. He was of opinion that it would re- duce the risk of gietting on to Holyhead by removing the Carnarvon Bay Lightship more to the westward. The difficulty of putting a superior horn or reed on the South Stack was that it might cause confusion with the Skerries. The Carnarvon Bay Lightship was placed there in the days when sailing-ships used to get embayed, and provision was not J made for the steamers now coming about.— John Pearce, one of the South Stack Light- house-keepers, deposed that the foghorn was duly sounded for seven seconds every half minute during the prevalence of the fog, both before and after the stranding. He added that he heard distress signals, and answered them by explosive rockets, and also tele- phoned to the coastguard station at Holyhead. -Robert Stubbington, one of the men at the North Stack, deposed to the gun at his light- house having been duly fired. He said he could not always hear the foghorn on the South Stack. The inquiry was resumed on Thursday. Formal evidence (was given as to the correct- ness of the compasses of the "Editor," and the high character and seafaring reputation of the master, Captain Watterson. Mr Birkett having addressed the court on behalf of the owners and master of the "Editor," the court was adjouitned until Friday. On Friday, judgment was delivered. The court found that the stranding was caused by steering an improper course, and the non- use of tlie lead after midnight of the 21st March. The vessel was not navigated with either proper or seamanlike care. The loss of the "Editor" was caused by the wrongful act aind default of her master, 'Mr Heniy W. Watterson. The court have given every con- sideration to all that was urged on his be- half; but, after carefully considering the facts, they have come to the conclusion that they undoubtedly reveal eareleas and negligent navigation, resulting in the total loss of the vessel, and probafbly of some of her eargo. UndeT all the circumstances, the court feel they have no alternative but to suspend the masters certificate for six calen- dar months from' this date.—On the applica- tion of Mr Birkett, the court agreed to re- commeind that the master should be granted a mate's certificate during the time of his suspension.

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RECORD REIGN. ANGLESEY COUNTY MEETING. The meeting called by the Lord-lieuten- ant of Anglesey, at Llangefni, on Thursday, to consider what steps should be taken to commemorate the record reign of Queen Vic- toria-, was held at the Town Hall, and, was largely attended. Sir R. H. illiams- Bulkeley, Bart., the lord-lieutenant, occu- pied the chair, and there were also present Lady Magdalen Bulkeley, Mr W. Thomas, J.P. (high-sheriff), Mr Lewis Hughes, J.P. (chairman of the County Council), Colonel T. L. Hampton Lewis, Colonel P. E. J. Lloyd, and the Rero W. Jrnkins, Llangris- tiolus; —. LIDJd, Llane 11 E. fomnett Jones, Llanddylnan H. S. Priestley, James Donne, D. Rees, Capel Mawr: T. Frim- stone, R. R. Roberts, Brynsiencyn; Drs J. Roberts, Menai Bridge, and. E. Williams, Llangefni; Messrs J. Rice Roberts, C. F. Priestley, T. Pritchard, Llwydiarth Esgob; T. Nicholls Jones, Penrhos; O. H. Foulkes, Bodrwyn; G. J. Roberts, Trefartlien; J. H. Burton and! Mrs Burton, Beaumaris; T. Owen, Rhuddgaer; J. R. Davies, Ceris; J. Matthews, Amlwch, and Mrs Matthews; T. W. Jones, Menai Bridge; Hugh Thomas (Mavpr of 'Beaumaris), J. Lloyd Griffith, M.A., and others.—'Letters of apology for non-attendance had been received from Sir George Mevrick, Bart., Mr H. Bulkeley Price, Mr G. P. Rayner, and Mr John Hughes- —' The Lord-lieutenant was cor- dially received: when to explain the reasons why the meetnif had been called. The gentlemen who had, written had ex- press,ed1 themselves ready to support any scheme which might' be determined1 upon with regard' to the due commemoration of her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The peo- ple of Anglesey had made a ready response to his appeal for the raising of a. county fund in connection with the Mansion HoUtSe Indian Famine Relief Fund, and that appeal had resulted1 in. the collection of J3750 (cheers). He hoped they would also do their utmost to support the matter which had T, called them. together this time, and arrive ■at some suitable means whereibv_ thev could commemorate that very extraordinary epoch in the most beneficent reign the country had in the most beneficent reign the country had ever seen (cheers). A very excellent way, in the absence of a better, to commemorate her Majesty's jubilee year would be to establish an institution in me county for the nursing of the sick poor and others, who desired the services of a trained body of nurses, and that. he ilhought, would fit in with the suggestion made by lieT Majesty herself. Trained nurses were first intro- duced into the county at Beaumaris, and the innovation met with a great deal of op- position. But this having been conquered, those who IlIad opposed) became the strong- est supporters of the movement (hear, hear). It was impossible to arrange in detail any scheme they -might finally d'ecide upon at that meeting, and' all they could do that day would be to appoint a committee, which would report to another meeting later on. It was desirable, in his opinion, to have a committee representative of the whole of Anglesey, and all the religious denomina- tions of the county, who should be asked to get aside one Sunday during the year for collections towards the Anglesey Victoria Nursing Association (loud applause). It was possible that a sum of ,£400 or J5500 might; be collected. The average cost of a trained nurse would be about £ 70 or £75 a year, and if they could collect the sum sug- gested, they might manage to secure six or seven nurses for the eounty, and with that number they would be fairly well off. He did not think there was any insurmountable difficulty in their way of getting the ne- cessary fund.—(Mr [Lewis Hughes and Mr Hugh Thomas supported the suggestions of the chairman, and the Rev James Donne proposed the following resolution —"That an association be formed, to be called 'The Victoria Anglesey Nursing Association'; that this association shall collect moneys and use the same for the establishing of nurses to attend, primarily, to the sick poor, free of charge; secondly, to attend the more well-to- do-classes, at a rate of pay to be hereafter set- tled, which shall go to the general fund."— Dr John Roberts seconded, and the Rev D. Rees supported the motion, which was put to the meeting, and carried unanimously.— The following committee was then appoint- ed —Lady iMagdialen Bulkeley, Mrs Rees, Capel iMawr; Mrs Matthews, Amlwch Mrs Richard Davies, Treborth; the High-sheriff, Mr Rice Roberts, Colonel Hampton Lewis, the Lord-lieutenant, Miss Rathbone, Miss Owen, Glanaber; Mr Donne, Mr SDeane, Holyhead; and: the Chairman of the County Council for the time being as ex-officio.— Mr J. Matthews 'proposed that chairmen of boardis of guardians be asked to co-operate. -The Chairman replied that it would be best to have a provisional committee ap- ipointed at that meeting, with power to add to their numlb,er.-On: th.e. motion of Mr T. Williams Jones, seconded by Mr J. R. Da- vies, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Lord-lieutenant, Lady Bulkeley, and the Higli-sheriiff, for their attendance.—Sir Richard acknowledged the compliment, and wished the movement every success. PUBLIC MEETING At BANGOR. On Friday evening, a public meeting wa.s held at the Police Court, Bangor, to discuss how 'best to commemorate the 60th year of her Majesty's reign. The attendance was small. The meeting was presided over by Alderman T. Lewis, J.P., whilst the secre- tarial duties twere discharged by Mr W. Smith. It was explained that a committee had met to discuss the best ways of com- memorating the reign, and had recommend- ed that a sum of money be collected towards the Queen's Institute of Trained Nurses.- The Chairman observed that there had been some talk of pro-vid-ing a tow-n, hall, but he feared that the fundis collected would- not be sufficient to meet that expense.—Colonel Sackville West asked how much money they expected to collect, and observed that they did not collect very much during the jubilee year.—Mr W. Smith said that only j585 was collected in the city.—Alderman Langford Jones stated that the town! was divided into districts, and canvassed. — Colonel West thought the sum mentioned was a guide of what might be expected. It seemed a very small sum, and a good deal would go on 'local celebrations. — Alderman Langford Jones remarked that some people had al- ready subscribed to tlio-couaay fund. There had been no subscription fund opened) in the citv yet—The Chairman stated that with all f heir" love for the Queen, it was not to be expected that they could contribute any- thing decent towardls a municipal building, amd they ought not to attempt it unless the building was to be a credit to the town. There waa no question about the need' of such a building, for the present gas offices were by no means worthy of the town. The committee had recommended a local celebra- tion, and that part of the money oollected be forwarded towards that, and the remain- der to the Nursed Institute—30 per cent, would go towards the Queen's Institute an London, and 70 per cent. towards the local institute.—A gentleman in the body of the hall suggested: that people be allowed to subscribe towards whatever they thought best, and that the dhildremi and the aged people be not forgotten, and' that the work- ing-classes be asked! to join the celebra- tion.—AMeirm-an Langfordl Jones formally moved that the jubilee be celebrated by a local celebration, and that part of the funds be devoted towards the Q^fen s Institute. Many other goodl and worthy objects had been mention.ed, but it would be absolutely impossible to raise anything like th-e proper amount of money required'.—This was s«- I conded by Mr Clarke, who said he would like to see something national being sup- ported; which they could! look at Íirn future years.—Colonel West saidi 'he, too, would like to see something that could be looker1 at fifty years hence, but iif thev went in for some paltry affair now, that would soon be forgotten, and thev had ro alternative but to support something that wag not exactly local.—It was suesrested 'by Mr Farrar Ro- berts that public baths be erected, as they were greatlv needed in the town. — The Chairman: We have the Nurses' Institute,, which is mot the case in many towns. The question arises whether we should be wise or not! in dividing tlie money.—iMr; Farrar Roberts again suggested that they mSight have a permanelnt memorial in the shape of a drinking fountain somewhere near tfhe pier.—Mr Owen supported the motion of Dr Langford Jones, and said that the object was a worthy one, which would; be remem- bered during many generations. The In- stitute had been established for the sake of the poor and needy, and -wouldi be a lasting; memorial to a good and glorious reign.—Dr Rowland Jones i-acd that although the object was an excellent one, 'he feared the move- mont was not supported as it ought to be. The town was at present under the eclipse of a two-shilling extra rate, and it could not be expected that much would be- done. The idea of giving tea and buns seemed ab- surd, and he did not exactly favour the idea of erecting a town hall. H'?! would rather: see the inhabitants of the country abound being asked to'contribute towards something which would be really lasting and beneficial to all.—Alderman Langford Jones urged the- meeting not to forget that the town received a substantial donation every year from tha Central Institut.e.-Colonel "West moved, as an amendment, that the money collected be devoted: to the Bangor Institute instead of the National Institution.—Dr Price did mot agree.—Dr Rowland Jones seconded, andi then Dr Price, as his reasons for not supporting the amendment, said that in the long run they would benefit more by sub* scribing to the National Institute, though their contribution would be lost in the ocean of wealth which, would pour into its coffers. Another thing againfct retaining the money for the local institute was the fact that it was maintained and n-maged solely by Cliurchpeople. Personally, he had no ob- jection to that course, and the people of Bangor ought to feel very thankful, and the 'Nonconformists of Bangor ought to feel ashamed of themselves, that the Church had to maintain and manage puch a good and charitable institution. But, nevertheless, the feeling prevailed that it was a Church institution, and' perhaps that would tend to prevent some, people from supporting it. —After some further discussion, it was de- cided to devote out of the public subscrifv tions a sum not exceeding B60 for the pur- pose of local rejoicings on the day ap-pointed for the celebration, and That the balance be devoted to the Bangor Cursing Institute to assist the work among the poor. HOSPITAL v. CHURCH TOWER AT COLWYN BAY. On Monday night, a crowded meeting was held at the Public Hall, Colwyru Bay, COlli- vened by the district council, to consider what scheme should be adopted for celebra- ting the Queen's reign. The recommenda- tion of the council was that a fund should 'be started for the on: of a memorial cot- tage hospital. On Monday, Canon Roberts (vicar) issued a circular, headed "to the Churchpeople of Colwym Bay," pointing out: that to commit tire town to the erection of a hospital would! mean an outlay of ten thou- sand pounds. He was not Averse to inau- gurating hospital work by taking a room, and obtaining the services of a nurse, but he was anxious that the Church towez scheme should! 'be supported at the meetings and urged: all the Churchpeople to be pre- sent without fail to support this scheme with their votes.—Mr T. Parry (chacrman of the council) presided, and hoped that Colwyn Bay would do something worthy to celebrate the greatest event inj history (applause). The council had! decided: to promote the foundation of a cottage hospital. He hoped this would be adopted., as it was a scheme upon which all denominations and all poli- tical parties could' work harmoniously to- gether.—On the motion of Mr J. Wood,) who said perfect harmony should character- ise their proceedings, it was reisolv-d to celebrate the Queen's reign in a suitable manner.—On the suggestion of Mr Nnnn, the audience rose and sang "God save the Queen."—(Mr Nunn believed that a cottage hospital was the very best memorial they could erect to celebrate the notable event. It would serve for Colwyn Bay, Llysfaon, Rhos, and Uanddulas. He moved a resolu- tion that a hospital would be the most com- mendable form' im: which to celebrate the ijubilee.—Mr W. H. Roberts seconded.— Canon Rtoberts said if they did not sec h m quite in harmony with them in the idea of quite in harmony with them in the idea of building a hospital, they must not think he took no interest in the sick poor. Hi.5 idea was that they should begin im a small way with a roonii, and the services of a nurse. He moved an amendment to that effect.— Mr Tomlinson seconded, remarking that no- thing had lbeen said about the cost of the proposed) hospital, nor the amount required annually to carry it on.MnsNunn, who was cheered vociferously, said if thev cculd not get a hospital, of course they must do with a room, but S'he hoped enough monsv Mould be raised for a hospital.—Co •n-jl.-or J. Ro- berts strongly advocated the hoapital, which could serve for all the district betweei Aber- gele and! Glaneonway. >—■ The Rev J. H. Astley asked if there was a se>>nd Sarah Nieol to work in Colwyn Bay as there was in Llandudno. — The Rev J. M'CullocH warmly supported the resolution, ana asked how it would look in the. daily papers if Colwyn Bay decided to celebrate the great event by engaging a room at 10s per week (laughter).—tMr Wood said there was every (laughter).—tMr Wood said there was every proha;bility of a site being obtained free. He had had a promise that jav of JElOO and another of JE20 (cheers).—Th? Rev J. Edwards pleaded for unity. He did not think Canon Roberts wished to crush the hcjsptital scheme. He i the canon, 011; his courage and energy. If his (the speaker's) little church ".d not a spire,; he should go in for one hints f. He was not against, a Church tower at. St 1'aiil's, but the tower scheme would not be a na- tional memorial (cheers). They ought to raise £ 5000 for a hospital (cheers).—T'lw< resolution was carried by a large majority.— Canon Roberts wished to say that, he was sure they would do what they I'oujd to re- lieve the poor by means of 3 hospital. He might as well say that t.ne>v> *s Church- people would keep to their idea of a church tower, though at the same time they ehould do their beet for a hospital (cheei's).—A com- mittee, consisting of all ihc council, the clergy, niitieters, and others, wis appointed? to get in subscriptions.. It ^agreed tc make a house-to-house tanvass in C.,lwvn Bay, Llandudno, Rhos, Llysfacn, and Moth- dre.

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DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Quarter Sessions for flia county of I>eribigh were heldi at Denbigh, on Friday, Captain Grifflth-Boseawen prej.d.i.g over a full bench of ma,gistrates. In his CHARGE TO THE GRAIN D JLRYi the Chairman oaid he was generally able at ,1 +„ oratulate them 011 the these sessions to transa„ted small amount rf busies, I but he could not do so • Jl f + 1 casion. There were more than the average numbe o about fire as agamst eight to t>e tried tftat aoouc in « was happy to day. S,one oI the' Through Se' curtesy of the Home Secretary, he had been swpfied iritii statistics showing the amount of crime committed and the pr.soners S in tlM United Kmstofee^ween the ™, 18T6 arid M g Sed Her 4, whole period of tCJ j that h £ been the r g have found an done, 1 difference in the nature and extraordinary d committed/ In 1857, ?r^lerf Snals to the mumber of population was certainly P*e" sent. As regards the county of Denbigh, the average number of prisoners tried at assizes and quarter sessions was about the same in 1876 and 1895., but there had been coin- sideTable increase m the^number of cases dealt with summarily. But when the in- crease in the number ofcmfwyp cmfwypcmfw crease of population in the eastern part of the county was considered, the increase m the number of these offences was certainly less than they might have expected. As re- gards the crimes of violence and crimes Lainst property he was glad to find from the statistics that the county of Denbigh stood remarkably well 111 comparison with some other counties, in fact it was much be- low the average of the English counties, and the whole of Wales. As regards crimes against morality and cases of drunkenness lie could not say that the county of Denbigh stood in such a favourable position, but the vigilance of the police might account for this to'a certain^ extent. However, through the spread of education, he hoped that by the timia the next statistics were issued, the county of 'Denbigh mi«Jht congratulate itself 011 a considerable) diminution in the number of cases of drunkenness.—The Chairman then referred at length to the different cases to ^»e heard. I 'MISCELLANEOUS. The following gentlemen qualified as magis- trates for the county: -3ir G. E. A. Cay- ley, St. Asaph; F. E. Rooper, Esq., Glyn, Ruabon; and A. Potts, Esq., of Glan'rafon, [Mold.—A memorial was read from the Mayor of Carnarvon praying the court to support the claims of that town for the location of the Welsh University Offices.-The Lord- Lieutenant (Colonel Cornwallis West) said he had already signed tlie memorial in favour of Carnarvon, because he thought there was no town better suited for the University Offices in that part of the country. He hoped, how- ever, that whatever was done in Carnarvon, if it was decided! to locate the offices there, would be done in such a way as not to in- jure the grand old ruin in which it was now proposed to -erect the offices. He moved that the memorial be approved, and that the Chairman be instructed! to sign it.-Colond Mesham seconded, and i-he motion was agreed to unanimously. AN APPLICATION was made by Mr S. Moss on behalf of Mrs A. E. Pierce, widow, and A. J. Williamson, both of Salisbury-place, Denbigh, for a license I converting Salisbury-place into a retreat for the recetption of male persons under the I Habitual Drunkards' Act, 1879. There being no opposition, the application was granted. I I TRIAL OF PRISONERS. Thomas Jones, 18, labourer, pleaded guilty of having at Gyffylliog, Ruthin, on the 30th January, Ibroken and entered the dwelliing- house of one David Jones, and stolen a gun and a razor.—Mr T. E. Morris prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.—The prisoner, who had previously suffered two months' imprison- ment awaiting trial, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. Robert Evans, 23, collier, pleaded guilty to having, at Ruabon on the 15th February, stolen a coat, the property of Messrs Brad- ley. He was also charged, undej- another indictment, with having stolen boots, the property of one Robert Pritchard, on. the same day.—IMr Moss (instnjctedi by Mr Arthur Lewis, Wrexham), prosecuted.—'The prisoner was sentenced to six weeks' im- prisonment with hard labour on each indict- ment. William IBarker, a noted character of Ruthin, was charged with stealing and carry- ing arway a quafntity of straw, the property of Councillor William Williams, on the 1st March. The prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Colt Williams prosecuted on behalf of the police.-The prisoner caused a. great deal of I amusement an conducting his defence.-He was foundlnot guilty, and discharged. Joseph (Matthews, 43, collier, pleaded guilty to haviintg stolen seven fowls, the pro- perty of John Pritchard, at Ruabon, on the 12th February. He also pleaded guilty to previous convictions at 'Manchester and Swansea. A sentence of twelve calendar months' hard labour was passed. William Alexander Roberts, 66, baker, was J indicted for having at Llaintfair, Dytfryn Clwvd. on the 1st November, 1806, and the 2nd March, 1897, feloniously stolen a tin I bottle containing oil and other articles, the property of one Francis Beech. He was foulnd guilty, and sentenced! to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. George Jones. 36, labourer, pleaded uuiItv to stealing a suit of clothes at Ruabon on the 30th December, 1896. He was sentenced to four months: imprisonment, with lhaxd lab- our. John Parry, 37, bricklayer, was indicted I for housebreaking at Ruabon1 on the 22nd February last, and stealing certain goods.— Mr Trevor Lloyd prosecuted, instructed by Mr Arthur Lewis.—The prisoner was found guilty, but before sentence was passed he applied to have his case thrown to the assizes. Having been previosly convicted several times, hie was sentenced to 15 months. The prisoner, on hearing his sentence, shouted, "I'll write to the Home Secretary about you What do you think of that?" He was re- moved still shouting. A LLANRWST APPEAL CASE. Before a second court, presided over by Colonel Mesham, Thomas Wensley- Black- wall, of Hendre, Llanrwst, sctn of a well- known justice of the lpeace and landlord, ap- pealed against a conviction entered against himi by the Llanrwst bench of magistrates on the 25th Jalmiarv, for being drunk and dis- orderly.-—Mr Bryn Roberts, MP. (instructed by Mr R. J. Humphreys, Llanrwst), ap- peared' for the appellant, and Mr Moss (in- structed by Messrs D. Jones and Roberts) for the respondent. Superintendent Jarvis, of Llanrwst. (Mr Oold Edwards, solicitor, Den- bigh, acted for the Clerk of the Peace.—Con- siderable interest was taken in the case, and the court was crowded.—Superintendent Jar- vis, who was the first witness called, said that an the night of the 16th' January, about half- past eleven, he saw the appellant and two other young mien, on the public square at Llanrwst. The appellant remarked!, "There he is pa8S1f1=''j1 an*l laughed. The appellant was undoubtedly drunk at the time, but the witness did! not interfere with him. When moving away Black wall was staggering drunk, and' was shouting m a very ]ou<1 yoioe, and; imitating him {the •witness). About one o'clock the appellant was brought to him. in custodjy by Constables Roberts aind Williams, charged! with being drunk and disorderly on Nebo-road, a laniel in the suburbs of the town. Mr iMoss: Did you put him in the cell ?— The Superintendent: I examined him first, I r and I saw* he was staggering; drunk.—-Mr I Moss: There is no doubt about it?—The Superintendent: No doubt whatever; I have known him when drunk and sober. Con- tinuing, the witness said that when in the cell the appellant shouted, screamed, and swore—in fact, he acted! as a raving mad mam. The witness, his wife, and children were kept awake by him until seven o'clock the fol- lowing moining. 'Dr Hill was called in to examiuie appellant, and he said, "I cannot say that he is drunk, but he is certainly under the influence of drink, and has had a lot of drink." This would be about two o'clock in the morning, afntd about three-quarters of an hour had elapsed since the time appellant was taken to the ceU.—Police-constable Wil- liams and Police-constable Roberts then gave evidence, which was to the effect that they found the appellant on Nebo-road im drink, and acting in a disorderly and riotous man- ner.—John (Roberts, fann, servant, stated that he found! the appellant (1:1, the Nebo-road about twelve o'clock at night on the 16th January. He was under the influence' of drink, but was not acting disorderly. Silnce he saw the police on this matter Mr Black- wall had called upon him twice.—Mr Moss Kindly tell us what took place between you ? The Witness: Yes, sir. Mr Blackwall told me he was appearing at Denbigh to-day, and that if I would say 0 anything except what I had told the police I would have five; years for it—(laughter),—and that he would throw the case to the Queen's Bench.—T. R. Jones, Llanrwst, having given evidence, Mr Bryn Roberts opened the case for the defence, atnd contended that the appellant was certain- ly not disorderly. He might have been in a merry mood, caused by having a little drink, ibut he was not riotous.—J. M Kay said he saw the appellant on the Nebo-road on the might in question. He was certainly not drunk, and was taken into custody by the (police without justification.—Mrs Mary Roberts, Bryntirion, said the appellant called at her house, about midnight. She had come out of the house, as her husband was in drink, and was rather cross with her. The appel- lant came up, and on her explaining why she was out he came into the house and made friends between herself and her husband. He certainly was not drunk, and spoke and acted quite rationally.—Thomas Roberts, Llanrwst, said that he had; been with the appellant on the night in question, and aconi- panied him on the way home. The appel- lant was not dtrunk, iIliOrwas he shouting. The police came after them, and) without any reason took the appellant into, custody. The other man who was with them was drunk, and. the police took up the wrong man.— David Roberts, the husband of the previous female witness, said the appellant came to his house on the night in question. He was quite sober. IHe had selen the police by his house, but denied that the two men who were with the appellant were near his house. He admitted a long list of convictions againsr himself for drunkenness.—Dr Hill, a medica, practitioner at Llanrwst, said that he was called to the lock-up to the appellant. He found him quiet and rational in his opinion. It was only from the smell of his breath that he could find out that the appellant had had drink. The superintendent offered to let the appellant go homa if he (witness) took charge of him. The witness offered to do so. The appellant, however, declined to go. -A.ft-er a hearing, lasting over five hours, the appeal was dismissed, and the conviction up- held, with costs, against the appellant.