South Wales Daily News

IMPORTANT MEETINGS AT ABERDARE. THE SLIDING SCALE. MR ISAAC EVANS ON THE WORK OF REVISION. 1, ELECTORAL DISTRICTS ADOPTED. THE NEWPORT CONFERENCE. On Saturday, a general delegate meeting of steam and bouse coal workmen of Monmouth and South Wales was convened at the Bute Arms, Aberdare, by the workmen's representatives on the sliding-scale, for the purpose of considering several important matters. The houe coal dele- gates commenced their own business separately at ten o'clock, and at balf-past ten o'clock, the time fixed for the general dalrgate meeting, they were still absent from the meeting of steam coal delegates, who mustered vary largely. It, was arranged, as will be seen by the steam coal delegates, to proceed to the general business they could best take in the absence of the house coal delegates. Mr Henry Davies, Aheramao, was appointed chairman, and Mr Lewis Miles officiated as secretary. Tho CHAIRMAN said they were met at what be thought was a turning point in their history. They were there when everything in nature-and should he say in grace?—was in their favour. They bad very important questions to consider- questions of the greatest vitality and im- portance. There was an old saying that everyone should maka hay while the sun shone. The sun shon-i upon them a little now in South Wales and Monmouthshire, although it was dull November. the same time, he thought they should take advantage of this pros- perity in trade, and demand from their em- ployers what was just and right, He WIIS bitmelf a man of peace, but he was not one of those who would go in for peace at any price. He believed in peace, but believed in justice also. His policy was justice first and peace after, as peace based upou justice was.the peace that would endure. He referred to remarks by a gentleman the other day in the Rhondda Valley in respect of the future prosperity of the South Wales coal field. It was laid down that one thing essen- tial was cheap labour in the South Wales coalfield, "if South Wales," it was said, is going to prosper in future, we must go in for cheap labour." His answer to that gentle- onan would be, "Let them begin at home." Let him begin business by sweeping before his own door. He asserted tuttt therf were sti!! some v/orkmen who worked ..for 3i 61 per day of more than nine hours. The absence of the hovsa coal workmen, who were sitting iu conforence\ downstairs,was referred to, and a deputation was fi-;nt to them Sj|.que3tiug hem to attend. SLIDING SCALE .ELECTORAL DISTRICTS. Meanwhile, Mr ALFRED ONIOSS said ho was there with two others 011 behalf of the Monmouth- shire steam coal miners, and he had a resolution to move upon the question of electoral districts for the aiding scale representation. lie moved That this meeting is strongly of op,inion that South Wale and Monmouthshire should be divided into elec- toral districts for sliding-scale- pl1rpo,s. each diitrjcii Jo pay its own menibeis, and that a deputation be ihosen from this meeting to devise the best means of bringing this into operation and to divide the districts. Would democratic Ghunoigaushtra refuse to concede to democratic Monmouth a democratic measure? lie thought not. This was seconded by Mr RICHARD^ (Ebbw Vale). An amendment was moved and secoiidei-I that the question be adjourned till a future day, as it would be wise to wait until the sliding scald was settled. Mr DAVID MORGAN, Aberdare, supported "Vtho proposition to estabiisn electoral districts. After remarks from Mr Philip Jones, another, member of. the Sliding Scale Committee, Mr W. ABRAHAM, M.P. (Mabon), addressed the conference. It had, ho observed, already been tried to prove how electoral districts would strengthen the Board. It might, probably, succeed in doing one thing, and that was to get better support towards the s»yment of members in certain districts. He f)ad not much doubt about thit-(bear, hear)— but as to its in any way strengthening the hands of the board he was afraid himself of the other effect. Mr Lewis, of Dowlais, had given them an illustration of how they had no representatives on the board. Now, ho wished to protest against A sentiment of that kind. Their representatives were representatives of all of them now. If Dowlais wanted a separate represention, other places might do the same, and it came to this that. if they sent their re- presentives in that way, it was possible 1 two things mirhfc occur—they might crepte indifference amout; tho majority of members re- specting certain questions coming from certain districts before the board, and an individual representative, failing to succeed in his objects, wuu!d have some cause to say he did his best, but the other representatives were against him and he was alone. He warned them ggainst reducing "representatives" to "a representative." He pointed out also that Monmouthshire as stJIh was treated with every fairness. JTor a loz)g tiyao Monmouthshire did not send representatives to their meetings, but the people of Glamorganshire zould not exactly help that. (Hear, hear.) Ho thought they were premature in discussing he matter there that day before going to their associations. S,,ili, u the conference aerreed to the proposition, he should bow to it. But he did not think it would ever work, if they adopted the principle of representation without taxation. Mr OIOS replied, and it was decided to tnko the roii-call (,n the creation, Mr Alfred Hill and Mr J. William3 (Ycysybwl) being appointed tellers. The result of the voting wns declared by the tellers to be as under. The figures indicate the .adulter of workmen represi<mcf-;cx?:— For original motion 37,457 3?or tho adjournment 10,490 j Neutral 3,7C0 The original motion for tho division of the districts was, therefore, carried. After soma discussion, and several suggestions by delegates, it was decided that it be iert to the workmen's representatives on the 8mt.1ø committee to formulate a scheme, and report to* the next general delegate meeting. THE OLD DOCEJIEST OF PRIOE3. The question whether the old docuornenS cf prices should be printed was put to the meeting. The CHAIRMAN explained that the document referred to was formerly in the hands of Mr Andrews, and although it did not include many of the collieries now in existence, he thought it was valuable tor the prices it did cont-t; After R discussion, it was agreed unanimously thwt the document be printed and circulated amongst the workmen. I The meeting adjourned for three-quarters of an hour for luncheon. THE CONFERENCE OF HOUSE-COAL DELEGATES. As has been indicated, tho delegates of the house-coal workmen met separately There were Ð3 collieries, aud 12,1.27 workmen represented at this meeting which wa s held under the presidency of Mr W. Morgan, Rbondda; Mr Thomas R. Thomas, Llansamlet, beiD in the vice-chair, and Mr Isaac E«ans, Neath, discharging the fecreta- fial duties. The question, first raised had reference to the old document of prices paid for various llassea of colliery work iw the district. The house foal workmen bad printed somo 500 copies of tbirn. some of which were circulated amongst the 'debates. It was resolved to give Mr J. Andrews 25 ft, remuneration for the time he had held this valuabe document in hand. The question was then div-ussed as to whether a further number ■of copie, should be printed, and it was resolved tARt oil those collieries in the house coal sections vVVjch were desirous cf iiaving the docu- ments prin^d should communicate with Mr Isaac Evaos vithin amonth, Mr i^Iorgan Weeks to hoki the doiyrsents carefully.—jftsgarding tho division of disiKct3 numerically anu\ financially, rt was resolved t\jt the resoiut.on as parsed about twelve months :;Ie by the house co:.J workmen at Nelson, that t\ district should be divide ( numerically, but tha* one central fund *hculd be established, the collies, to contribute to rtho same, be adopted. It was flirty arranged that th, books of the bouse coal collier., shaH he audited o'urii'.g the next month, Mr C. C. Cooke, Ehoudda, and Mr S. Mili?, Aoerfc^ being appoi nted auditors.

THE JOINT CO RE.L\rCL'. At half-past uno the steam co»j delegates Ire- assembled, and were joined by tt) house cc. ai delegates. Mr Hy. Davies, Abi*^man> ajr3i n occupied the chair, and Mr W. Rhondda > was appointed to the vico-chair. REVISION OF THE SCALE. Mr ISAAC EVANS, Neath, presented it teport, verbally, from the sliding-scala committee with reference to the recent audit and the progress 0f the revised scale. The accountants' award wcmld have given them a reduction of 2J per cent. If that was so they might wish to know how cams it nbout that they received an advance of 2. They (the workmen's repreacntatives on the scale) went in for an advance. When they received the report from the accountants they all expressed great surprise. The members on the employers' side said they were surprised. They (the workmen) said they were not only disappointed but dis- satisfied, and they told tho employers, on that occasion they thought, in the face of the facts which they thought they had with them, and they believed so stii), that they were entitled to an advance, and they ventured to ask for it. The employers on the board told them they had no power to grant it; but that if they wished to go before the employers at their general meeting the same evening they would have no objection. The workmen said they were prepared to go before the employers, and they then said they did not $;» there on the grounds of poverty, but Sought an advance because they believed cir- cumstance.9 justiSed them in asking for it. They told the employers that nothing less than > per cent. would satisfy them. They withdrew, aid the employers subsequently told them they would not give an advance, but they undertook J to say uo reduction should take place, and that the revised scale should be discussed as early as possible. That was not satisfactory, and they pleaded rgaiu and Again, and eventually thr employers thought fit to grant an advance of 2 per cent. According to the iigures of the account- ants, therefore, they were working 5 per cent. I above what the original sliding-scale warranted. It was for the delegates to draw their own con- clusions as to the state of affairs. He went on to point out that they had had two meetings with the employers on the question of re- vising the scale. Very iiti-ie progress had been maGe, they must admit. The employers were not willing to admit reporters to the proceedings, but wera prepared to have a shorthand writer present to take down the whole of the discussions. Some members wanted to retire upon this, but the mrjori fcy thought it was better not to go back home 011 that question, but to approach the employers as far as possible with reference to the whole of the clauses. The employers did not see their way to consent to the euginemen sitting there direct, but in discussion, however, they said they had no objection to a person represent- ing that body, provided the number of represen- tatives was not increased over and above the 11 at present, so that anyone on the committee might be appointed to represent the enginemeo, or one of them might retire in favour of a representative of the eugine- m'm. They thought they had hatter report upon this point to the meeting. So far, although they* had discussed several clauses, they had not undertaken to bind themselves in any way. With reference to clause 4, the employers wanted to use the word "net" prices, but the workmen's representatives had all along oljccted to that word. Under the cir- cumstances, the employers came to the conclusion that the committee" as a body, should undertake to say what deductions should be made in calculating the prices. If that was so, the fault would be with the committee if there were any deductions unfair to the work- men. They afterwards discussed clauses 6, 10, and 19, and the employers had pointed out that although tt might not be patent to the workmen, the real cost of production was now close upon 40 percent, moro than it was 12 months ago. Nothing definite was decided in regard to those clauses. They had discussed the clause* down to 16, but other points, 17, 13, and from 20, had not beau discusssd yet. They met at Caruiff again on Saturday and Monday. He believed beforo the end of this year it. would be either or;o thing or another, and he mentioned that there had been a question between them and the employeis as to the existing scale, and it had been distinctly understood that no audit whatever, let the conse- quences be what they might, would take place upon the old scale. That r was an unanimous understanding, and it, therefore, behoved both parties to see if the new agreement was worth making that it should be niaeie before the end of this year. Mr DD. MORGAN (Abardare), another member of the scale committee, also reports upon the progress which had been made. He quoted statistics of the audit, and dwelt at length upon the question at issue whether or not reporters should be admitted to the meetings of the joint committee, and explained that was offered by the employers on this point wa3 that a short- hand writer pledged to secrecy should be admitted, that he should transcribe his notes, but the notes were not to bo used cutsiuo the Blidiog- Ecale committee. In reply to a question raised by a Monmouth- shire delegate, Mr Isaac Evans rope (tea that the employers did say most distinctly that it would be either a scale or no scale by the end or the ýcar, although some of them had since denied it. — Mr Thos. Griffiths, another member of the sliding-scalo committee,addressed the meeting, aud the nnnutea of the delegate conference at which instructions were given to the scale repre- sentatives were referred to by tho secretary, and road out. It appeared the workmen's scale repre- sentatives bad been empowered to negotiate for the settlement of a scale, but in the eVrlut of their being dissatisfied on any point they wore to come back to the delegates. After romark3 by Mr J. Jenkins, Llanvabon, the subject dropped. THE NEWPORT CONFERENCE. Tho advisability of Suuth Wales and Mon- mouthshire being repreBcllted at the Miners' National Conference at Newport, on the 27th iust., was next di8cn'!cd at considerable lengLh and Mr David Morgan.Mr Richards (Ebbw Vale), and other delegates having spoken in the affirma- tive, it was put to the meeting, and decided, with only seven dissentients, that the representatives should attend. In subsequent discussion, an Aberavon delegate oppressed regret that some districts had s' parateiy appointed representatives to the conference. Mr W. ABXAHAH, M.P., thought the matter ought tn go u> the districts. They should allow the variom districts to select their owu repre- sentatives, and it might be considered by the delegates present what instructions generally should be given in view of the questions likely to arise. Mr ONIONS moved— That this meeting is s?ron?ly of opinion that national co-operUiou aad combination is absolutely necessary in order to etIeltUalJy protect our jntere3ts. and eiihanco our welfare generally as miners, (1) by securing a more equitable share of the wealth that we so largely contr:bllt3 b produce, (?) by obtaining safer and healthier conditions unùe: which to perform our labour, (3) by the abrogation or till) creation of legal enactments through which the toi:ùl" shall h'1Ve meted out to him civil Mid political justice. We therefore [:'1\6 the xaiaers of i-.umtu &.1°" and Monmouth- shira to join the Miners' Fedetion' of Great Britain. Mr W. i.BBAHAJf, Whilst not objecting to the general principles of tho resolution, thought it did not at that moment come consistently from a member of the executive ot the South Wales Federation, and that if they federated with the Miners' National Union they should do it through their own federation after the question hod 13"11 discUS3£d ill tl1e districts. 11r ONIONS said the reEiolutioll was not in oppo- sition to their own federation at ali. Ho meant them to join iu the way mentioned by the last speaker, £ Mr ISAAO EVANS and several delegates con- curred in tho opinion that it was premature to approve of such a proposition that day, and that time would not permit of the question threshed out in readiness for the couferonce. The mover of the resolution expressed his willingness to give it an abstract character and avow the object as a principle. Eventually the subject; was dropped. The question as to wiietber or not auinstruction be giveu for the observance of the dclogates to the Newport conference on the subject of tho eight hours movement was discussed exhaustively, with the result that a resolution was passed, the purport of which was that the eight hours move- inent bo ad vocated, in the event of its not being adopted by the sliding-sca!1. by the end of the yRar, it being 'felt that although reforms were needed, there would be no occasion to go outside of the provisions of thoir own scale if a satis- factory scale could be fixed. THE QUESTION OF WAGES. Four o'clock had now been reached, and, an- cording to a standing order, the delegates should have adjourned. After much talk upon the point a vote was taken, with this result: going on with the business, 66 delegates; fur adjourning, 65 delegates. Many delegatos from a distance had to leave to catch train?, and from this cause, or from 1 a want of 5 appreciation of the majority, some confusion subsequently arose, and the conference began to wear a slightly diminished aspect. One delegate had declaimed it was not healthy to remain any longer iu the stifling atmosphere of the room so fearfully crowded.— Mr Onions made any announcement to the effect that a meeting of Monmouthshire repre- sentatives would take place at Crumlin on Tuesday in view of the conference pro- ceedings at Newport. A tedious discussion ensued upon the question of joining other dis- tricts in soeking au advance of wages. The meeting was reminded that the revised sliding- scale was yet under discu-saton,and the chairman, deeming the question to be one of great gravity, insisted that the roll call should be taken. A large number of delegates had now quitted the room (which was now in semi-darkness), and although the secretary was at his post of duty, it was seen that the vote could not bo a full one. Finaiiy the conference rose, one or two other snj2< down on the agenda being .acferred till a future meetiug.

MEETING OF HAULIERS. A largely attended meeting of night hauliers was held en Friday at the Bute Arms Inn, Aber- dare. One of tho bauliers was appointed chair- man, and he forthwith called upon Mr David Morgan, the miners' agent, to address the meet- ing.—Mr David Morgan said as far as he was concerned nothing had turned up to alter his opinion as to the justice ot their demands, viz., to get the same wages as the day hauliers. He had heard that the officials were doing their utmost to induce the men to believe that all of them did not give notice as was arranged, but he had ascertained the facts of the case, and he fouud out that thav had all given notice except thofe who were working at Fforch- aman Colliery, and he regretted that even those had net takeu action. However, tho fact that they did net take action would not weaken any- thing in his determination to obtain for them their rightsj if possible. The argumeut had been raised among the colliery managers and the owners that this movement was a broach of tho sliding-scale agreement, but so far:IJ he WRS con- cerned he was not under the impression that the sliding-scaie aggeernent had any strength at all after they had commenced the revision; but :lJ8u;niuK that the old agreèmeot was now in Bjcir.tenco, there were instance to show there had b3en occasion ever "inca 1882, whon the docu- ment was composed, to deal with night vhaulier?. This was proved in the dis- pute they had at Abornanfc Collieries about twelve months ago, when he (Mr Morcrau) ap pealed to Mr Lewis, Plannewydd, on behalf of tho hauliers and they even went down to Cardiff to ascertain whether bis contentions were cm-rect or not, and they found they were, whete- the Aberrant hauliers got what they wanted, principle applied in this case, and there was no breach of sliding-scale agreement. meeting passed a resolution condemning the action of the Fforehaman night hauliers in not pH'iug notice.—After a long discussion, the meeting adjourned.—About 250 haulier* aro directly affected. Should the dispute become aggravatr-d the number of workemen who might eventually i>ffected indirectly would be about 6,000. At a nv?e'iufr of Cyfarthfa colliers last week, Mr J. Edwards presiding, complimentary refer- onces were made to the manner in which the Merthyr Hospital was carried on.

HAVE you tried Hvenns." ? 5463 BRIDGEND Fat Stock Shotv, Poultry nnd Dairy Produce Exhibition. Thursday next, Nov. 28th. 9264 FENNELII for Sardines.—Newport and Cardiff 8731 HARRIS, Merthyr, is noted aU over Wales for Oil Portraits and Photographs. loci

"IT WAS A WONDROUS VICTORY." Throughout Cardiff on Saturday the greatest satisfaction was expressed at the result of the election in the Canton Ward. The Liberal party in the town were never more enthusiastic and united and the meeting of the Liberal Thousand convened for this evening in tho Public-hall, Qaaen-streefc Arcade, could not be held at a more opportune moment. The name of Councillor Mildon was inadvertently omitted from being mentioned in our Saturday's issue with the other trusty and de- voted lieutenants of Mr Symoads, Recognition should also be made of the efforts of Mr Isaac Padlield, who had charge of the con- veyances at Canton, and of Mr Henry Marshall, who performed the same duty at Grangetown. Mr Henry Jones, of the Liberal Association offices, provsd an invalun.ble assistant to Mr IL N. Hall, and did excellent work for tho cause. Congratulatory messages were received by Mr Hall on Saturday from various parts ot South Wales. At a meeting of the Chas. Kickham Branch of the Irish National League, Mr Callaghan in the chair, the following resolution was unanimously carried :— Resolved that we, the members of the Charles Kickham Branch of the Irish National League of Great Britain, congratulate Councillor Symonds and the 1,604- electors and workers of the Canton district—especially those Irishmen and councillors who so able assisted in the fight— on the grand victory they achieved over Ba!- fourian rule and Pigottist tactics. In answer to the statement made by Councillor E. J. Smith that Alderman Caray was raised to the aldermanic bnnch to do honour to the Irish- men of Cardiff, wc, the members of the above branch beg to repudiate that statement, knowing1, full wel), as we do, that the honour was conferred for services rendered to tho Tory party/' Next Sunday Mr Allen Upward, a member of tilt) English and Irish body, will address a public meatinc of this brau;:h. TO THE KMtOR. Sis,—li is not oitsn that I tush into print, but there are one or two things about the Canton election that I should like to mention, and which have pleased me very much. First, I was strikingly impressed with tho courtesy and kindness of the electors among whom I worked last Friday, and their readiness to assist me in tracing those voters who had removed from the address on the register. Secondly, I would refer to the admirable manner in which the caiivasaers had done their work in that part of tho ward, at least where I was workiug last Friday. I was further impressed with the great work that can be accomplished by the Liberal party when they are united and very striking indications of tho unity of the Liberahparty were observable in this memorable Cauton electiou, Erery worker I came in contact with at last Friday's election seemed to have been animated with but one desire, and that was to place MrSymomis beyond the possibility of defeat, and to give him such a majority as would bring down the Brummagem Jockey B. from the high horse which he has been riding of late. Sir, the election of last Friday will be of the ntmust value to the .Liberal party, and if our leaders wiii only keep themselves in touch with the rank and file and mix up a little more with them in their social meetings, the moral effect upon the party will bo incalculable.—I am, H. J. RUSSELL. Richmond-road, Cardiff. TO THE EDITOR. SlU,—Your Conservative contemporary, in its advocacy of certain views with regard to the recent bye-election at Canton, called upon all Churchmen to "avenge." It would be well ill future if that journal were to recognise that Churchmeu profess to be also Christians, and ara more wishful to remember benefits than insults. The warm hospitality accorded to members of the congress by their brethren tho Nonconformists was, sume would think, a more wholesome recol- lection thaneither thecircumstances recently raked up by the newspaper or the insulting terms applied by that organ to the congress, which were quite unwarranted by the circumstances. The recent election having bean placed on falsu issues, this letter is addressed to you by a Con- servative Churchwarden and A CANTON ELECTOR WHO DID NOT VOTE. Cardiff, 22od November, 1339.

MR GARDNER AT THE WORKMEN'S CLUB. TO THe EDITOR. SlR,Mr Gardner is one of my nearest friends, and I would not, therefore, do anything unjust towards him. But in the interest of right I must bear my testimony to the accuracy of the South Wales Daily Ntws reporter's ac- count of Mr Gardner'^ speech of Wednesday night. I ought, however, to add that Mr Gardner was not wishful to speak ou the occasion; but that, on my urging him, ho r^s", aad, spoke without any preparation or notes. I was delighted with his observations, as I know him to be a true Radical. In common with olier friends I regretted to read his letter in the Express last evening, as we had hop-.rl that the working men Liberals were once again in line," ready to tight agaiuat and boat down Toryism in whatevor guise it presented itaelf.—I am;& FRED. W. EVANS. 7, Bedford-street, Cardiff.

MAURIAGE OF LORD E, FITZ- MAUIllUE. Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, son of the late Marquis of Lansdowne and brotber of the present Maiquis, was married at St. Peter',Ettou- Kfinare, London, on Saturday, to Miss Caroline Fitzgerald, daughter ot Mr aud Mrs W. J. Fitzgerald, of Litchfield, Connecticut. The officiating clergy were the Rev Chas. Gore, M.A., chaplain to the Bishop of Lincoln, aud librarian of the Pusey Library, Oxford, and the Rev JIIO, Storrs, M.A., Vicar of St. Peter's. The bri(e was accompauied by her father, who gave her away. She wore a magnificent dress of rich, white satin, with long traiu. Her veil was of point d'Angleterro lace and tulle. She wore no ornameuts, and carried a bouquet of choice orchids, bound with satin streamers; The brides- maids wore dresses of white bengaline, with white moire sashes and white widd soft beaver tiats with ostrich piumes. The bridegroom's presents were diamond and moonstone brooches, aud bouquets of white and pink flowers, with streamers. Lord Elmoad Fitzinaurice v/as M.P. for Cains. Wiltshire, ia the Liberal interest, from 1868 to 1835.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT NEATH. Another fatal tramway accident occurred at Neath on Saturday. A little child named Arthur Rsed, aged two years and eight months, a son of Mr Eli Reed, was playing with his brother ne*r Bush-row, Melincrythan, about 10 o'clock that morning, when lie tell on to the tramway. Almost immediately afterwards a tramcar came along from Neath en route to Briton Ferry. The poor little fellow was trampled upon by the horses, the tramcar also passing over his body. Death was instantaneous. It ia a singular coincidence that the same driver was ia charge of the car which ran over and kilied a pedlar usar Peorhiwtyn a few months ago.

SAD DISCOVERY AT NASH. TIRED OF LIFE. On Sunday afternoon the remains ot a man were observed on the shore on the Severn, naar the fisheries belonging to Mr Fennell, at Nash, near Newport. The remains, which are in a very decomposed condition, are believed to be those of William Rees, of 123, Marabes-road, Newport, who dropped off Newpert Bridge three weeks ago, stating, as he did so, that he was tired of life. Rees had been out of health for some time, and it is believed his illness affected bis mind. He was a young man, and unmarried.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. 'I MERTHYR. BREACH OF THE SUNDAY-CLOSING ACT.—At the police-court on Saturday, Morgan Morgans, the landlord of the Salutation Inn, Pjymouth-streec, Merthyr, was summoned for keeping his premises open for the sale of beer on Sunday, the 17th iust. P.C. Edwards entered the house and found three blues of beer on the table and three men trying to scramble over the back wail. The laud ord attempted to bribe the constable.—The bench nflieted a fine of 40s and costs, and'ordered the icensa to be endorsed.

A LETTER FROM AH CHING. Many of our readers will have missed the pleasing face of Ah Chiug when passing Messrs Phillips's tea. warehouses in Qaoen-atreet, Cardiff. The Chinaman has beeu uawell, and is fnow among his Chinese friends in London nursing up. When restored ha will make the tour of Phillips and Company's Narth Wales and Salop branches. An amusing and grateful letter has been received from him by his employers. He could neither road nor write English when he came to Cardiff, and jn a comparatively short time he has become —with some slight imperfections—quite a literary character. Witness the following:— Nov. 15fch. 1889. Dear flir Mr Phillips I Writing few Word for you I^t yon Knw I Could liOt Get any Botter 80 I not Coma down to Saa you I go up To Londou Saturday evening you Kind luasther I and Sorry to Leave you I Coult1 not heip perhaps you Want another China, man is Pltase you sent Letter forma I Looked One for you may B» I Come Back Carcliif are some Time again Them I Come to cseo you excuse me Couid not under- stand Writing Properly and Good Bye ail friend 111 Thatsiiop. All CHJNO. Though strikes aro in the air, Ah Clung is not Though strikes aro in the air, Ah Clung is not sufficiently advanced as to be impregnated I with tho divino unrest."

The Rev Canon Maccoll is suffering from a severe attack of concussion of the brain, occa- sioned by a fall on thestaircase, at AboyaeCaatle, the seat of L'jrd Huatly. FMNNEI,L for Sausages.—Newport and Cardiff. 8731

IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE MEN. ATTITUDE OF THE EMPLOYERS. A meeting of Messrs Spiiler's workmen was held on Saturday night at half-past nine, in the Anchor Coffee Tavern, Cardiff, when the situa- tion was discussed with closed doors. As there was not ample accommodation for the large numbers that presented themselves and were likely to turn up when some of the men had finished work at eleven o'clock, it was resolved to hold another meeting at 11.30 p.m. in the Queen- street Arcade Hall. This last meeting, in point of uurnker?, was a decided success. The men were told that if any of them wished to accept the terms offered by the employers and desired to withdraw from the Uuion, now was the time to state it openly and decisively. They were assured that if they did not want the Union their fellow work- men who might determine on combination would not interfere with them in any way. Then a resolution was put, expressive of their intention to adhere to the Union and have no com- munication with the employers except through their secretary. It was carried unanimously by a show of bands, and no hand was shown in favour of surrender. The secretary, Mr F. Gresn,waa instructed to communicate their decision to the employers. The meeting was addressed by the president and members of the Trades Society, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed by them for their sympathy and assistance. Messrs Spiller havo not yet given a formal reply to the letter Jof the secretary of the 21st inst., setting out the demands of tho men.

VIEWS OF MHo PYKE THOMPSON. In an interview which our reporter had with Mr Pyke Thompson, ooe of the managing direc- tors, that gentleman stated that they objected to the union per se. He complained that the very fact of tiieir men joining the union was indicative of want of confidence in the justice and cousideration of the firm, and he claims that their dealings with their men never gave cause for that attitude. The milling business—so far as the manufacturing department was con- cerned—was in an unremunerativa state all over the country, and the big profits recently rtaiised by Messrs Spiller were not the result of tho workmen's labour or of ttie manufac- tura of flour. It was simply owing to their having made extensive purchases when tbo price of corn had touched its lowest point. It was the judgment and far-seeing management of the directors which enabled them to pay 17 per cant., but, as Mr Pyke Thompson laughingly remarked, they had no reason to expect that tho good luck would be repeated. Indued, next year it might possibly be the other way. On it being painted out to him that the men were uncertain what dividend should be paid before the bonus operated, Mr Thompson said he wanted the principle to be accepted in the first instance, and they could discuss the detail afterwards. Wa have tried frequently," he added, to get the men to talk it over with l1'1, but in vain. Of course, they are going on working as usual, they say nothing to us about tho union or about au advance, not a word; but of cauisfi we kaow they are dibcussing the matter in groups among them- s6¡ve," Mr Thompson fnrtherremarked that though, of course, he did not desire to Ba the manufacturing department closed, still they could do very well without it, as the profits wera cut down so fine. In illustration of this he mentioned several large mills in the north of England where the dividend paid during the past half-year did not exceed 5 per cent., and somo even less. That, he argued, showed that the milling business was really very bad, and that but for the timely purchase of corn Messrs Spiller would be uo better off. The wages of some of the men seem very low considering the long hours," our reporter ventured to suggest. Mr Thompson promptly replied that they had made inquiries as to tho wages paid in Bristol, Liverpool, and else- where, and in most instances theirs were higher. "And yet, curiously enough, this uaw association has selected us first for attack—I havo not heard of a strike being impending in any other mill." our reporter, if. is mainly a question of union or no union V' Mr Thompson said it would seem as if the issue was tending that way, but be said the mill-owners generally were 'I decidedly of opinion that the present condition of the trade in the manufacture of fllnr could not bear the pressure of the union. They did not know the moment the union might spring unreasonable demands on the employers, snd that would sim- piy disable the milling industry everywhere up and down tho country. They had as much as thtvy could do now to make both ends meet, but if they granted the new terms they might as well shut up at once. Sir Thompson also Fematked that by offering them the bonus the directors wore really making thsm sharers in what might be called the speculative part of the business, to the success of which labour contributed nothing,

THE STRIKE AT TYRCANRL TIN- PLATE WORKS. The men at these work, on Saturday, received a corrrmurncation from tlie Tin-plate Maker's Association that they should immediately return to work, and leave it to them to settle the dispute between them aud Mr Boweu. The men bad however, decided not to resume work till the questions in dispute are settled.

BIRCIIGROVE STEEL WORKS. A further coaforeuce between representatives of the matters and men lock place at Swansea on Saturday afternoon, whon the question in dispute were discussed before the Mayor, point by point. Concessions were offered, and such a disposition shown on both to effect a settlement of tha unfortunate dispute, tha.t, on the termina- tion of tiie conference, the mayor was empowered to take steps which should bring the strike to an immediate termination.

--i\;¡j ADVANCE TO MINERS. The Durham ceaiowners and representatives of the miners met at Newcastle, on Saturday after- noon, to consider an application for an advance in wages of 15 per cent. The owners decided to offer 10 per cent, advance.

NANTYGLO AND BLAINA IRONWORKS. MEETING 0] SHAREHOLDERS. Tho annual general meetiug of the shareholders of this flourishing local company was held at the offices of the company, 5, Queen Anne's Grate, London, S.W., on the 18th Novem- ber. Mr F. Wootton-Iaaaeaon, M.P., chair- man, presided, and was supported by Mr John Robinson and Admiral Field, M.P., directors. There was a good attendance of shareholders.— The Chairman, after congratulating the company on a very successful year, referred to the in- troduction of a colliers' holiday on the first Mon- day in every month, and to the increase of 20 per cent. granted in wages; yet, notwithstanding these fiuaucially unfavourable circumstances,they had managed to do excellent business. Indeed, they were only £ 720 behind the profits of last year. The outlook be considered most favourable. They would observe by the balance-sheet that they had rerinf.fid their 4b per cent. debentures from £84,000. They would notice also that they had paid two half-yearly dividends, or rather arrears of dividends owing to preferential shareholders, aud which they paid as they got it. They had recently paid them a dividend They could have paid a littlo more, but he did not think it would havo besn wise. They paid them a £110 dividend precisely the same as they did this time last yar. True, in April last they paid a dividend of £ 115?,aud he thought if things went on as well as they had been doing they should possibly pay a similar dividend next April. Speaking of the working expenses, he described them as ridiculously low. He ventured to say that there was not a. single company in the universe — comparatively speaking chat could point to such ridiculously low working expenses. It would be impossible to conduct a great company like this with greater regard to economy than has been the case, or with greater watchfulness for the interests of the shareholders. There was never a. panny that escaped bis notice, and if there was ever a possibility of making twopence out of a penny that was done. (Laughter.)—Admiral Field, M.P., observed that it was entirely due to Mr Isaacson, and to a few honest men who worked with him, that this company was not wrecked years ago.—Hearty votes ot thanks were passed to the directors for their masterly management of the concern.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION PvECEPTION COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held at the Town-hall on Friday. Mr T. Forster Brown presided, and there was a good attendance. The local bon. secretary (Mr R. W. Atkinson) read the report of the deputation which went to Newcastle to present the invitation to the couDcil- of the British Association to viait Cardiff "in 1891, an invitation which was cordially accepted. It was announced that the Marquess of Bnte had consented to become chairman of the local recep- tion committee, which, besides, contains the names of the most influential residents of Cardiff and theineighbourhoori. The hou. secretary gave an account of the constitution of the association, pointing out that the funds received by the association from members' and associated tickets Were absorbed in tho payment of the per- manent officials, the publication of the reports, &0., but more especially in the prosecution of research, the various committees receiving grants towarda the necessary expense" of I these investigations. No less a sum than £54,000, had been spent in this way since tho foundation of the association in 1831, And reference was made to the fact that Principal J. V. Jones had been ap- pointed upon one of these endowed committees for the purpose of conducting certain important electrical investigations. The funds of the asso- ciation being thus wholly absorbed, the expenses of tho meeting devolved upon the district inyitin it. For this purpose a local fnnd would have to be rained, and it would be necessary to make every endeavour to raise the amount of money—about £ 3,C00—which previous experience in other towns had shown to bo required. Au executive com- mittee was then appointed, Consisting of all those, present, and it was agreed to hold a meeting of this committee on Friday, 29th instant, in order to select additional names to be added to the- executive committee. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings,

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SWANSEA. THE SKETCHING CLOB.—Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather on Saturday—which was the private view day of the exhibition of pictures in the Royal Institution-there were 600 at- tendances, while nearly 20 pictures were sold. CHARLES DICKENS AT THE DRILL HALL.—The attention of our readers is drawn to the readings Mr Cbas. Dickens gives this (Monday) evening from his father's popular work. The Art Club is to be congratulated on its ability to provide such a treflt for the people of Swansea. LANDOKK LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS, M.U,— At a meetiug of this lodge, on the proposal of Bro. C. S. Llewellyn Davie?, seconded by William Lewis, P.W.G.M., a resolution was adopted'expressing great regret at the fact that the much-esteemed hostess, Mrs Jenkins, bad decided upon leaving the Landore Ian Hotel, and taking the opportunity of placing on record the high appreciation of the able and kind manner iu which she had conducted the establishment fo[ I a period exceediug 2o years. The meeting also bore testimony to the excellent way in which she had carried out for so long a period the trust im- posed upon her as treasurer of this society. THE BTK-ELKCTIOH.—-This election takes place on Tuesday. Most of the candidates are holding frequent meeting?, and some of these arc attended by more than one councillor. Mr Usher seems almost ubiquitous. He, on Friday evening, delivered loug speeches in two different wardJ and both addresses were characterized by that plainness of speech which characterizes him. At Mr Spring's meeting he spoke on the clerkship to the harbour trust, aud urged the necessity for the local members and aspirants to the position of parliamentary representatives voting on this question in harmony with the views and wishes, of the electors. At the conclusion of the meeting, a resolution on the question, similar to that ^passed at St. Helen's the previous oveuing, was carried unanimously.—Mr Edward Roberts, one of the candidates for the St. Helen's Ward, is receiving encouraging support; but the other candidates are not lacking in their efforts to gain ithe suffrages of the electors.

LLANELLY. BAPTISMAL RITKS.—In spite of the severity of tho weather, the banks of the river Lliedi, near the bridge at Felinfoel, were crowded on Sunday afternoon by an immense number of j spectators;, who had congregated from far and near to witness the oaptism by immersion of 28 persons by the Rav B, Humphreys, pastor of Adulam Baptist Cburch. Two of the candidates had attained the advanced ago of over 60 years. The actual time spent in the administration was but 13 minutes. The same moruiog seveu converts were also baptised by immersion 111 the baptistry at Mlaescanner Chapel, Daven, by the Rev J. Phillips, pastor.

NEATH. SKEIOGS ILLNESS OF MKS S. T. EVANS. — We regret to iearu that the serious illness from which Mis S. T. Evaus, of Neath, has suffered for many months has now assumed a most alarmiug character. Mrs Evaua has borne her illness with remarkable oourage end fortitude, and the deepest sympathy is felt for her by ali sections of the inhabitants, Mr and Mrs Evans have only baon married about two years, and tho heavy trials which they have had to undergo thin early in their married career have elicited the profoundest regrot amongst the townspeople generally.

KIDWELLY. VICSTRT MEETING.—A meeting of ratepayers was hula in St. Mary's Vestry on Friday evening last, Mr T. Griffiths (mayor) being in the chair. A rate cf 2s 31 in the £ was levied for the borough, being Id more than the last half year, and Is 7d in the £ for the parish. The assistant overseer wanted to levy a rate of 3d in the £ for the county, but County Councillor D. Stephens pointed out that the county council only afked for Id, and con- sequently the call was reduced 2d in the The revising barrister's expenses amounted to £18, of which the assistant overseer claimed £8 10s for preparing tho list of voter". The total estimate tor the half ar reached £1,031, for which a call of £1,103 6< 8 i is to be made, the surplus in hand being £101 2* lid. Captain Harris proposed, the Rev W. C. Jenkins seconded, and it was unanimously carried—"That application be made to the Local Government Board for permission to hold the meetings in the Town-hall instead of the vestry, which is far too small for the pur- pose."

LLANDILO. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday morning, as a man named Joseph Davies, of Llansawel, was about to resume his work at the sawmills of the Messrs Thomas after partaking of his breakfast, b fell down in a fit and expired,

PEMBROKE. A SXRANGA DEATH.—On Sunday morning, the dead Llody oé \YIJ!ialI1 George, oDe of tbe corpora- tion roadmen, was found on the shore at Monkton Bridge. He was usually employed until a very late hour on Saturday nights sweeping the streets, and used to tip the sweepings, which he collected in a barrow, at the quay, near Monkton. It is supposed that in the darkness on Saturday night he fell over, aad was killed or drowued.

TENBY. THE SREBCLKCHASK AIKKTIN-O.—At A MAEFCING held at the Cobourg Hotel on Saturday afternoon, Mr F. Lorfc Philippg, M.F.H., in the chair, in was decided to hold tb3 annual Tenby Steeple- chases on Wednesday aud Thursday, the 29ch and 30th January next, the programme to bo the same w last year. Several gentlemen areed to act as stewards, and others also announced that the usual balls, ordinaries, and amateur dramatic performances would take place. The race-weok wiil, therefore, follow the South Pembrokeshire bunt-week held annually at Tenby, and precede the Carmarthenshire race-week. Mr J. B. Hughes will again act as hon. secretary.

LLANBOIDY. A GEEROUS PBOVISION.— The ladies at Maes- gwynne have bestowed a substantial boon ou the district. This week, at a cost of more than £200, operations for making a reservoir and | laying pipes for supplying the village with water I will be proceeded with.

ABERAVON. LEGAL.—The namfl of Mr Edwafd Evans, of 12, Plough-terrace, Port Talbot, appears in the list of successful candidates at the recent inter- I mediate examination of the Incorporated Law Society. Mr Evans is articled to Mr Maimaduke Tennant, of thefirm of Messrs Tennantand Jones, Aberavon.

ABERDARE. VISIT OT Mr CHAS. DICKENS.— Mr Dickans readMeIceoons from "David Oopperfield and the trial scene from The Pickwick Papers to a crowded audience at the Temperance-hall, Aberdare, on Friday evening. The Vicar of Aberdare presided.

PONTYPRIDD. ^Junior LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—A'meeting of this association was held at the Congregational Schoolroom, GeUiwastad, on Friday evening, under the presidency of Councillor James Roberts, Treforest, when a very interesting and lively debate took place on the subject "Has; Wales a right to Home Rule ?" Mr R. A. Lewi?, of the Bristol and West of England Bank, led the affirmative side, and Mr Hopkio Smith Davies tha negative.

■ MAESTEG. LOCAL BOARD.—Aldermau John D tvies, M.D., presided at au ordinary meeting on Friday.—TLie Surveyor was directed to consult the medical officer as to the best means of ventilating the sewers in the district, and to report.—It was decided to increase the number of the water- valves in the district.—In accordance with his notice of motion, Mr Morgan Howells proposed that fresh tenders be invited for the market grounds; but Mr Barrow's amendment that Mr Dupplaw continue at the present rental until February, and that the rent after that date be B20 per annum, was carried with only two dissentients.—Messrs J. Williams and J. H. Thomas wero appointed to meet the Blaengarw Chamber of Trade with the view of making a joint appeal to the Great Western Railway Com- pany to run a midday train from the valleys to Bridgend.

NEWPORT. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meet- ing on Saturday, the chairman (Colonel Lyne) presiding, six magistrates were nominated as magistrates in lunacy for the Newport Division, as follows:—The chairman ot the board, and Messrs E. Steer, J. W. Wilkinson, J. T. Green, R. Laybourne, and A. C. JOURS.—The Chairman referred to the percentage of S15 charged on the loan for JB530 from tho Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners the purchase of a cottage for the extension of the House of Refuge, and complained that it was high even since it had been reduced to £9. The suggestion that the matter should be referred to arbitration "was agreed to.—The question of visiting the houses of applicants for girls for domestic service, to see what sleeping accommodation was afforded, waa left in the hands of the committee.

TREDEGAR.. LOCAL BOARD.—The bi-monthly tneetmg of the above board wa.s held on Friday evening, Mr D. W. Phillips presided. Mr G. A. Lundie was present, and submitted the plans for the pro- posed new road from Tredegar to Bargoed. The estimated cost was stated to be between £ 7,000 and £ 8,000.—Upon the motion of Mr W. H. Williams, seconded by Mr David Price, the plana were approved of, and it was decided to apply to tho Local Government Board ..for per- mission to borrow £ 8,000, to be repaid in a certain number of years.—Mr Henry Sowon moved an I amendment that the werk ba not proceeded with. r The amendment was not seconded.

CARDIFF. CARDIFF COLLEGK SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY. —The soventh meeting in connection with this society was held at tha school on Nov. 22nd, ,at 7.30 p.m. After the minutes of the last meeting had been read, and some private business attended to, the debata was proceeded with, which was, "That England isaBetterCountrytoLive in than America," proposed by Mr Peacock, and sup- 1 ported by Messrs Harrison, Andrew, Sheen, Hemingway, and Jenkins. The opposition was moved by Mr Fiddian, who was supported by Mr .Jonas. Upon dividing the house, the motion was carried by a majority of 5. The next debate will be "That Capital Punishment is Preferable to Penal Servitude," proposed by Mr A. Spiridion.

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MR GLADSTONE. THE NEW RAILWAY BRIDGE AT HAWARVEN. On Saturday Sir Edward Watkin, M.P., Sir Ewan Morris, Mr Fox, and a number of gentle- men connected with the Manchester, Sheffiald, and Lincolnshire Railway traveiled to Hawardeo Castle by way of tha new Hawarden bridKe, where they were met by Mr and Mrs Gladstone, the Rev Sc,ephen Gladstone, Mr Herbert Glad- stone, M.P., Lord Acton, Miss Stuart Rendel, and others. The meeting was for the purpose of preseuting Mr Arthur H. Cochrane, of the firm of Cochrane and Sons, contractors for the erection of Hawarden bridge, with a hand- some chimney clock, the gift of the railway company, in recognition of his able and valuable services in connection with the bridge. Mrs Gladstone made the presentation. Mr Gladstoue, 111 congratulating Mr Cochrane, said he had distinguished himoeif in the erection of a structure of no small consequence. Tnougti it was not ot the magnitude of the Forth Bridg<«> nor so great a work as Mr Stevenson's Menai Bridge, yet it was a great undertake?, and destined to ba of very great- consequence to tha whole ot Wales and the Northern and Midland portions of England. I-t would constitute a new relation altogether between that county of Wales, which bad been so much isolated,and a. very large portion of England. The party afterwards lunched at the castle. A deputation of workmen at Messrs Finnigan's, Daansgato, Manchester, subsequently presented Mr Gladstone with a richly-worked atate-room trurtk, Mr Walter Biers, in making the presentation, said the deputation represented a community of working men who bad most sincere regard and esteem for Mr Gladstone as one who had earnestly laboured to elevate thit, working men of the kingdom, and the presenta- tion was the outcome of Mr Gladstone's speech in relation to working men at the recent opening of Saltney Free Library. Mr and Mrs Gladstone expressed in reply admiration of and extreme thanks for the present.

A BISHOP ON FOOTBALL. On Sunday afternoon, the Bishop of Rich. mond preached a sermon on football to a speciaiiy-invitod congregation of over 1,00? men, at St. John's Church, Bradford. He said, he spoke as a lover of football, one who had cap- tained a team, and had fouud football a very valuable part of his own education, and because football was the thing in which people took morfl interest than in anythingalse in the town, it seemed 'to him to be part of the Christian religion to take a thorough and hearty interest in the peoples' amusement. If Christ had been here and seen tha keen interest and enthusiasm of an enormouj crowd in the parne of the previous day, he would have joined the crowd, breaking away from work at miil and desk for thorough enjoy. ment, and would have rejoiced with them and drawn all the good out of it which was possible. St. Paul also would have found his illustrations there. As a lover of football his lordship urged them to keep the game cl3ar of gambling and bad language, and drew an analogy between many of the characteristics and qualities called forth b, good sound football and those de vel oped in ths Christian life.

LOTTERY PRIZE NUMBERS. AN EXPLANATION. Our attention has been called to the fact that a notice has been posted in the enginemen's and trainmen's mess-rooms of the Taff Vale Railway referring to the alleged refusal of this journal to publish the winning numbers in a prize drawing. As endeavours have been m'l'j to mannfactura some discredit to the South IVciIes Daily Mevis out of this matter, it is necessary to staiethat the pub lication of such notices is illegal. The attention of the proprietors having recently been directed, by the Solicitor to the Treasury, to the fact that such publication is an infringement of the Lot telies Act, and an undertaking having been re., quired that no such notices would be inserted if future, we are obliged to refuse insertion. That so-called Conservative working men should endeavour to found upon this incident a proof of soma fancied antagonism to work, men and their interests is perhaps only what might be expected from that source but in view of the position in which we are placed, it will b* seen by any fair-minded person that there was nc option left us except to act as we have done.

——car" urn MURDEROUS OUTRAGE BY BURGLARS. An attempt was made early on Saturday morn ing to break into Pyrfocd Rectory, near Woking, A young gentleman on a visit there. hearing a noise, went to the front door armed with a gun, but immediately on opening the door he wa stabbed with a sharp knife by one of two men. He attempted to discharge the gun, but it would no go off, and the buiglars eecaped. The un. fortunate gentleman was afterwards discovered lying in the garden in an unconscious state, having lost much blood.

A CYCLING PASTOR KILLED. The Rev G. Hedgelong, a Congregationar minister, while riding a tricycle to Godalming from Guildford on Friday nigbt. was run into by a horse and trap, and received injuries from the effects of which he afterwards died. The men in the trap drove away without attempting to rendet any assistance, but the police are confident that they will find them.

STREET ROBBERY AT CARDIFF. On Saturday evening in North Chureli-strf.,Ptf Cardiff, John Carney (21), Tbeophilus Jones (18), aad Dennis Hurley (18), made a violent assault on a foreign seaman named Rosetti. They bustled him about, attempted to rob him, and actually succeeded in depriving him of his coat. The accused are m custody, and will be brought up at the police-court to-day.

SHOT HIS STEPMOTHER. A young man named Metcalfe shot his step- mother dead on Saturday afternoon at Loag- marton, Westmoreland. Metcalfe made his escape, and at a late hour be was still at large, although a large force of police have gone in pursuit.

WEATHER FOIZECASTS. The following forecasts were prepared last night at tha Meteorological Office at eight o'clock:— DISTRICTS— « o .1 A -vr 1 Westerly and north-westerly 0. Scotland, N. I wj„d8 coider; unsettled • 1. Scotland, & J some showers. O T? 1ST E ) Wind shifting to west 01 2. Engia > north-west, with coldei 3. England, L. J Woat()er afc nj(;bt Mid. Counties^ South-westerly to north-west- 5. Engl.,S.(Lon. S. erly winds; becoming aud Channel).) colder; some rain,fog later. 6. Scotland, W.) 7, Engl., N.W., I & North Wale* INorth westerly breezes 8. Eug.,S.W., & J- colder; some fog ratheit South W.Iles. I uncertain later. 9. Ireland, N. j 10. Ireland, S.J

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