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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT -'4-- J HOUSE OF COMMONS WEDNESDAY. The Speaker took the chair at 12.25, considerable difficulty having been experi- enced in making a House. The 40th member was Mr Ritcbie, the sole occupant at that time ot the Treasury Bench. PETITIONS. Sir Wilfrid Lawstn presented • number of petitions in favour If the Sunday Closing Bill. A similar petition wai presented by Mr Handel Cosshain from Bristol CRUELTY TO CHILDREN PREVENTION 3ILL. The House resume( Committee on this Bill, and discussed the qufetion of the hours during which it should be lel to employ children iu the streets for hawking aid kindred purposes. Mr J. KELLY objeted to any limitation of hours being made by Parliament, suggesting that it would be far more .eairable to leave the matter to the discretion of tie local authorities who best knew the circumstanes and requirements of their several districts. It oald be a most unfortunate thing if Parliament auctioned the employment of children from five o'clock in the morning to 10 D.m. The AnOMEr.G Itn,u explained that the clause was desigtjd merely to prevent employment of chilren at hours of the night when injury might bidone either to their health or to their morals, t was not for a moment intended that the clae should fix the hours of employment of childfu. The amendment wis then agreed to and it was further agreed hat anyone who causes or procures any child tovork between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in summer, aOlbetween 8 p.m. aud 5 a.m. in winter (instead of fib.m. and 7 a.m. in summer, and 7 p.m. and 7 a.n in winter, as provided by the bill), shall be subj-jted to the penalties of the bill. Tirs portion of the Iause having been disposed of, Sir ALBERT RoLL) moved an amendment providing that any loci authority may, if it sball consider it necessary or desirable so to do, extend or restrict the lours of employment for the purpose of any iafui trade or avocation. He thought local councils hould not only have this power but also be pla<d iu a position to describe the area over which ither the restriction or extension should operie, and to specify the days on which it should one into force. He added words to this effect to to amendment. The ATTORNEY-GENIAL accepted the amend- ment, an,i it was agree to, Mr JOHN KELLY nved to leave out a Pub- section prohibiting themploymeut in the fltreets of any child under th age of 10 years for the purposes of profit. Mr MUNDELLA said he Factories and Work- shops Acta and tl Education Act also prohibited the employnnt of children under 10 years, and he could not consent to accept Mr Kelly's amendment. The ATTORNKY-GENKII, said there could be no good purpose tsorved i we eUlployment of very youthful children in thatreets, ana. he opposed the amendment, Mr H, "OWUR and ir R. TEMPLE aJso spoke against the amendment. Eventually the amnndent was withdrawn. The ATroltNEY-GICNHIL moved an amtadment permitting children unit ten to be employed in theatres and other Pleii of public entertain- ments. This, ho exjined, would meet the circumstances of chiHreof exceptional precocity and development in sitag and acting, to whom these performances were) hardship. r Mr MUNDELLA was ware that some of his friends objected to thiiainendnient—(cheers)— but recommended its acotance in order that the Bill tl(,t, be delaye (Cries of "No.") Air H. F-OWLEH, arnid)U(i Opposition cheers, said he entirely disagrq with Mr Muudelln, although be uuderato the motive which prompted his action. ) strongly opposed the amendment which wou permit the youngest 11 children to be LvaploY4 both in theatres aud circuses, Mr TALBOT supported amendment, the more especially as the biil not an educational measure. Mr SAMUEL SMITH spo strongly against the amendment. h wax a 1st objectionable thing that young childron sljld be employed iri places of amusement. Tre was the murder of tho acrobat Latino show what (Ivil consequences resulted frothe practice. He was sure there was no molar of the Houte who would not rather die th see ltiti child upon the st'tll;O while under ten arm of age. The Hon. gentleman suggested thnhe Attorney-General was endeavouring to nia personal and political capital out of the bill. The ATTOBNKY-GENEB. repudiated any snch intention. Sir R. TEMPLE spokngainst the amend- ment, which he said v not only wrong but diametrically opposed to was right, (Loud lauahter.) Upon a division, the fendment was rejected by 129 to 80. Tiie announcement of 3 figures was received with loud and prolonged (losition cheers. An amendment was thi accepted prohibiting the employment of childrtjndcr 10 iu any pioca of public entertainment. Mr WALTER MCLAREN ed the insertion in the clause uf words excua; the deserving poor who have not homes frooenalties for sending their childron into the atre, Mr Mundella and the -orney-General were boih against tho amendnt, which was witb- drawn. The first clause of the bilas then agreed to. The maximum penalties^ offices under tho bill were reduced from jElCf, £50, and from six to three months' iinprisoiuif. Clauses 2 and 3 were ed to after much discussion. Progress was reported on. 4'.h clause. The House adjourned it 5 o'clock. The Press Association officially informed that, although the engagem does not appear in the official programme of 9 arrangements for tho Shah's visit, a date to be fixed by lii.,4 Majesty on which to recoifylr Gladstone and the leading members of bis ty at Buckingham Palace.
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THE PAUNELL (MMISSION. The Special Commission tinned its sittings on Wednesday, when Sir ies IIunncn pre sided. Mr Sexton, M.P., was futf errino-nxamin.,i by the Attorny-General. hi 1878 or 1879 he was asked to j'lin tholllau Brother- hood, but refused becaus be could not accept an obligation to uprm orders of men unknowu to bim in red to matters not before him. To the question 0 asked him to join, he declined to answer, e:'t saying it was no person mentioned in tlbquiry. The President said a witna8 not entitled to put limitations on informative gave to the court. Witness said be would dosihimself for the rest of his life if he divulged tiamA. After several repetitions ofa question the Attorney-General abandoned,e point, bnt reserved Ins right to coinineon the affair. The Attorney-General que a speech by witness in the HOUSO of Comnf stating that boycotting was never part of tfiiwritten law of the Land League, and cd whether the recommendation in titppecho.3 did not amount to approval itlie League. Witness replied that it might. Istd no positive acquaintance with the extreme y in Anierion beyond what he read. The LancAgU« received money from the extreme party i-nerica, bnt it came trora iiiatviuuais, not frum party. lie had no recollection whatever of king Lo Oaron in America. Re-examined, Mr S-Ixtoii Raie had never belonged to any secret soci except the Foresters. Mr T. Harrington, M.P., naif, first took an active part in the Jal League in October, 1880. He had previoi:Heen tenants starving in the West of Irijf and had advised landlords to grant reductive JOnglish landlords. He never saw the witnJallllp.il unt.il he came before the Commissioned Connell's statement that witness had F money for Moonlighting was an utter falsq. Witness denounced crime in every OPPec-made. He had bad control of the National rue since its formation, and that body had r made any payments in connection with o. Letters wer" nut in from Mr HarringtOD,ocretaryof the National League, calling aton to and condemning irregularities that od at local branches. Mr Harrington, contig,^ 8aj(j fun inquiries were made before relief granted to evicted tenants, and tbriftleatnts were refused relief. Mr Harrington was eroas.exam at great length as to the manner of keepire books of the League, the methods npon vv branches were conducted, and the prine which governed the disbursing of funds. The court then adjourned.
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FORTHCOMING CONFENCE OF MINERS. PROPOSED LIMITATION OUTPUT A national conference of miners w, jj,,),) in Manchester 011 the 2nd proximo, for tlrp0<,€ of discussing, among other things, a ,osal to restrict the output of coal. Torm of restriction which many of the miner^a^ ;e a limitation of the hours of labour ght por day, and of tbe days on which work !be done to five per week. For the presen)Wever, the effort will be chiefly confined toring an eight hours' day. The question of dvauce of wages will, it is hopod, have bileUled generally before the conference w but, if in any of the districts the advance ht been obtained, the subject will be oeilt, %,tn(i ill the meantime a levy of 6 i per man w called for on the 29th instant, in case the ul4;¡";mld be wanted in support of any disti It is expected that all the mining distrain be represented, including the county olrham, which has held aloof from some pre con- ferences, but is now free to join them, liners there having given notice to term' next month the sliding-scale arrangement, 1 has hitfierto fettered their action on and kmdred xnovoments.
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BAPTIST CONFERENCE AT PENARTH. GLAMORGAN AND CARMARTHEN ENGLISH BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The annual meetings ot the Glamorgan and Carmarthenshire English Baptist Association were held at Plassey-street Chapel, Penarth, on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Rev T. Jones, Aberdare, the president, occupied the chair, the Rev W. G. Daviee, Penartb, acting as secretary, and the Rev J. Meredith, Brecon, as minute secretary. The president delivered an excellent address on The Minister's Position" on Tuesday afternoon. A vote of condolence with Mr E. Noberts, ot bwansea, the treasurer of the associa- tion, who was absent owing to ill-health, was passed. HOME MISSION WORK. The Rav J.MES OWEN, Swansea, vice-president of the Baptist I; 11 ion ut Great Britaiu and Ireland, moved a resolution recommending a scheme calculated to induce the churches to develop tho resources of the home missiou work of the association. The Rev W. 15. Winks seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted, STATE OF THK ASSOCIATION. The Secretary submitted a very encouraging report. It transpired that the number of tho churches associated was 76, three of which were now churches received this year, namely, those of Graig, Pontypridd, Tontine-street (Swansea), aud Cilfynydd. The total number of members "1 9,178, and of Sunday-school schohr" 14749. Th« net increase of membership was 577, compared with an increase of 203 during the previous year. There was also a considerable increase in the number of Sunday-school scholars. The largest Sunday school* wore those of Llanelly (781); Ijfiingcroxs, Cardiff (688) Mount Pleasant, (645) Tredegarville, Cardiff (605) Woodville- road, Oardiff (490) Mountain Ash (486). The followinsz it-iirii-iters were receiveu into the association :-The Revs J. Lloyd, Bethel, teg J. Morgan, Morlais Chapel, Ilertityr W. Hairi", Z'on, Mieateg; J. O. Stalbsrg, Stanweli- road, PRiiartb T. W. Medhurst, Canton D. S. Davies, Petirisiwcoiiier S. Junes, Splotiand*- road, CardIff; J. J, Lamb, Garw Valley E. Morse, Ferudalo J. IVisinell, Swansea J. Griffiths, Ynyshir and J. Bosher, Cilfynydd. MISSIONS. The Rev D. Davies, Swanaea, secretary of the Western, and the Rev J. Howell, Mountain Ash, secretary of tho Eastern District of the county, gave reports of the work done in favour of foreigu missions and collections made in support of tho China famine fun(J.-A home missionary meeting Was held on Tuesday eyening, when addresses were delivered by the President, the Reva W. S. Jones, Swansea E. E. Probert, Pontypcidd and Mr Warner, of Dublin. WEDNESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. A devotional "crvicej presided over by tho Rev S, Jones, Cardiff, was lieid at 7 a m. on Wednes- day. In the conference which followed upwards of £ 100 was voted to be divided as grants to weak chnic.ie^. It was decided that the church at Laudore should receive the next association collection, and that, the meetings shall be hold next year at Porth, Rhondda Valley. At 11 11.m. on Wednesday, the Rav W. Davies, Briton Ferry, having read and prayed, the Rev A. J. Parry, Carmarthen, preached the associa- tion sermon, selecting several portions of John, cli.p. I, for a text, and adopting as his theme the official and the unofficial preacher, or the two methods whereby men are brought to Christ. HURAL CHURCHES. In the afternoon the ltiv D. J. Hiley read a very able and timelv papor on "The Rural Churches and their Diificulties." A discussion, in which the Revs W. E. Winks, A. Tilly. Mr Richard Cory, and others participated, followed, and the paper was adopted, to be printed and circulated among the churches. OHABACTBB OF THB ANNUAL MKKTINGS. On the motion ot lh.\ llev T. W. Mod hurst, the following resolution was adopted;—"That this association take fully into consideration the importance and advisability of so altoring tho present system of conducting our annual meetings as to secure greater prominence to the spiritual advantages of the associated churches, and to leave a deeper spiritual impression on the town in which tho meetings are held." ELKCTION OP OFPFCFFRS, The Rev D. Da view, 'f.myivuidy, was elected vico.pie.sident, Rev G. W. "Davies was elected secretary, and iMi E. Roberta,Swansea, treasurer. The Rev T. 1W. Mod hurst, Canton, was ap- pointed association preacher for the next year. The Revs E. E. Probert,Pontypridd, D. J, Hiley, Merthyr, and T. Cole, Bridgend, were elected members of the committee. The subject of the circular letter for next year is—"The Best Way of Retaining aud Strengthening Youug Believers, aud the writer is Rev E. E. Probert, Pontypridd. SUNDAY CLOSING. On the motion of tin Rev A. Tilly, it was decided that the association should petition in favour of the English Sunday Closing Bill.-OLI the motion of the Row J. Howell, Mountain Asb, seconded by Rev I. O. Stalberg, the following resolution was unanimously adopted That this association ill of opinion that the Welsh Smiday-clo'.>ing Act has been of considerable advantage to the principality, and believes that with certain amendments it would prove a still greater blessing. It is also of opinion that the benefits of the act would be more apparent if its operations were extended to Knglaud. The mover remarked that the members of the Mountain Ash Local Board who had voted ad- versely to tbe Welsh Sunday-closing Act on Monday did not at all represent tho people of the locality, the overwhelming majority of whom, would back the minority on that board in that matter. He hoped pooplo at a distance would not be misled by the supposition that the votes of the majority of their board reflected the views of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood. The president and secretary were appointed to represent the association and give evidence before the Royal Commissioners in favour of tho Welsh Sunday-closing Act. Mil GLADSTONK AND DISISTABLISHMKNT. Rev Mr JOSHUA moved, aud the Rev W. SAMOJCL seconded, the following resolution, which wax unanimously adopted:— That we hail with great satisfaction Mr Gladstone's recent emphatic statement with regard to the dises- tablishment and disendowment ot the Anglican Church in Wales, and would tender our most ljearty tha'ijcs to Mr Dillwyn and those who have supported him in his persistent endeavours to keep the subject before the Ho'ise cf Commons and would urge upon all lovers of justice and equality to continue their efforts in this direction. MISOKLLANKOUS. The heartiest thanks of the ministers and delegates were accorded to the Rev W. G. Davies, the church under his care, and others at Penarth who had assisted in the entertainment of the visitors, who, blessed with excellent weather, had derived physical as well as spiritual benefit from the visit. The Rev James Owen (Swansea) preached a very eloquent sermon on Wednesday evening.
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATH* -Votices of Births, Marru&get, and Deaths are at the rate or Is for the nrxt Twenty Words, ana 41 Jo o'ery additional Ten ordst and 7niisi be viLFtAl,, j aiL ces tJ iwcice must be atMfcfWtfieaWii <tu at- t»tw Qitii tvitirexs of tit", writer 1r MARRIAGE. DfORGAN-HIBBEItT.-J Una 26th, at Wesley Chapel, Charl«8-street. by the Rev Ebcnezer Mor^tui (brw her of tiie bri(H)*rooru), asawted by tb* *'HTraXu Dod i« and David Young, th* Be* John Hn«b Morgan, of Biruiingbam, to Emilins, "coati daughter of John Hibbert, Fern Leich, Park-place, Cardiff, No cards. 851 OUR SWANSRA ADVERTISEMENT OFFICE is at t,
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THE EDUCATION BILL SENT TO¡…
THE EDUCATION BILL SENT TO THE DOGS. WIR STTTAUT RENDEL'S Intermediate Educa- tion Bill has already been reduced to waste paper. The sooner it is flung into the basket the better. If we can rely upon the information supplied to the Press Associa- tion, and published in another column, it is u-seless to go on with the measure under this Government. In the first place, the Govern- I ment will not support the measure at all except on the express understanding that Monmouthshire is to be excluded. It ha4 for some time been known that the Monmouth- shire clergy have been moving heaven and j earth, and possibly some ether place, in order to get their county excluded, know* ing, of course, that their endowments would run some risk of being made generally useful. It would serve the Bishop of LLAN- DAFF richly if the same fate were at once to befall his diocese, including the half of the stipend. Welshmen cannot let Monmouth- shire go, but even if they could, the bill would not be worth having at the price demanded by this de minimis non administration. They propose that the body to initiate schemes for inter- mediate schools shall consist in each County of a Joint Education Com- mittee composed of three members appointed by the County Council and three members appointed by the Lolto PRESIDENT of the PRIVY COCNCIL from among persons interested in Wale.-i. The Tories pretend to trust the people, but they never get beyond pretence. Why should the LoRD PRESIDENT, who will probably be ignorant of Wales and of all things Welsh, have the same power of electing as the representatives of the whole body of ratepayers 1 What, for example, does Viscount CKANBROOK, the present Lord President, know- about Wales 1 What sym- pathy has he with Welsh Liberalism or Welsh Nonconformity? Lord CpAtBORNB had some amendments yesterday on the notice paper which, if inserted, will go far to prostitute endowments to rank sectarianism. But Lord CRANBROOK is no better. What sort of persons "interested "in Wales" would the latter appoint to sit on the joint Committee ? They would com- pletely neutralize the action of the members appointed by the County Council. Besides, the term, "interested in Wales," is a very vague, almost a meaningless expression. They might be anything from philanthropists down to pickpockets. They would, in all pro- bability, be political or ecclesiastical vultures. Another curious proposal is to assign to the Charity Commissioners the task of making the schemes, but even these gentlemen are to have their powers of manufacturing schemes suspended for three years unless the Education Department consent to the exercise of them. Does this mean delay and disappointment, or wbafc ? Then, again, the religious clauses are reduced to pulp. This Government will for ever persist in thrusting their nauseous doges of catechism and dogma down the throats of people who refuse to have them. They do more to make the very name of religion stink in the nostrils of the people than they ever accomplish in the way of religious improve- ment. It is a positive disgrace that in this nineteenth century a Church Establishment already doomed to separation from the State should be permitted to interfere with the progress and development of the schools of the country. It is of no use to ask this Government for a Bill. The lories will never willingly give their consent to any such scheme as the people of Wales can accept without complete sacrifice of self-respect. Down with this Government is the cry which must at once be raised throughout the land. Mr z, STUART KENDEL'S Bill is bad enough without Tory amendments. Still, it is not so bad As not to admit of material improve- ment in committee. But the price which the Government demand for passing it into law ia beyond all conception extortionate. We must send the Bill to the dogs rather than accept it on such ruinous terms.
RADNORSHIRE LIBERALS WILL…
RADNORSHIRE LIBERALS WILL FIGHT. WE congratulate the General Council of the Radnorshire Liberal Association on their determination to be ready against the next Parliamentary election. The two candidates before them on Tuesday gave a good account of themselves so far as their political opinions areconcerned. Of coune, tlleConncil had to make a choice between them, and they selected Col. COLQUHOUN READE, who had been strongly recommended to them by the Eighty Club. Their proceedings cotu menced with an awkward intimation that their Chairman, Mr T. E. DUGGAN, had resigned in consequence of the resignation of Mr WHITBREAD as Liberal candidate having been accepted. We hope, however, that this withdrawal on the part of the Chairman will only be temporary. It is evident that he has held office with the hearty goodwill and cordial esteem of his friends. Even a chairman cannot always have his own way. It was never intended that he should have it. An association without a will of its own, but existing only to set its seal to the de- crees of a chairman, would not be worth presiding over. A man may well be proud to hold the chief office among those who have the courage of their convictions, and run the risk of sacrificing even a popular leader rather than not do what they deem right. We hope Mr DUGGAN will accept the unanimous call for his return to office. The success of Liberalism is, for the present at least, above all other con- siderations. The choice of the council having; fallen upon Colonel READE, we hope that gentleman will take at once to the field, cultivate the acquaintance and win the esteem of the united Liberal party in the county, and stir up political life and intelligence to the highest possible pitch of enthusiasm. Weare glad to observe that the J-adnorahire Liberals recognise the fact that they have before tfcem some uphill work. There are Welsh counties of which this cannot be said, but of Radnorshire it could always be alleged. Its first representative after the passing of tlve great Reform Act of 1832 was a Con- servative, and though the seat was captured by a Liberal in 1835, it fell in 1840 into the hands of the WALSH family, where it remained till the annus mirabilif of 1880, the year of political earthquake, when Sir R. GREEN- PRICE bravely recaptured the Conservative stronghold, winning the seat by a majority of three hundred and thirty-seven. The Radnor district, on the other hand, has generally been true to the Liberal cause. It began badly in 1832. but, on the decease of Sir T. F. Lewis in 1852, it took to Sir G. C. LEWIS, and clang to him till his death in 1B50, afterwhichthe seat was held successively by lHr HICHARD GREEN-PRICE, Lord HART- INGTON, Mr S. C. EVANS WIMJAMS, and Mr C. 0. ROGERS, all Liberals. In 1886, the sitting member for the county, the Hon. A. H. J. WALSH, had a majority of twcr hundred and forty-two over his Liberal opponent, Sir R. GREEN-PRICE, and conse- quently this very considerable majority has to be obliterated in the next contest. The Liberals know what they have to do. Colonol READE, if he accept the invitation to become candidate, will also see that he has a struggle before him. But brave men are not deterred from entering the field by the mere prospect of a severe struggle. On such a field even defeat may be glorious, but we see no reason why the Radnorshire Liberals should not win. We wish them a brilliant victory, and if they barely carry the seat, that will be a matter for great congratula- tion.
DH TANNER, M.P.
DH TANNER, M.P. 011 Wodneadny Dr Tanner, M.P.. arrived in CifJllmd from (iniway prison, aud will be Lronpii? tip t Tippisrary for trial under tilt) (),nf'1< Act upn1 a cl,arceof harincf awanlted County Inspector Stuybeas. Upon arriving at Cloumol railway station the ordinary prison van waj in waiting for his conveyanco to gaol, but Dr Tanner reftmod to enter it. A struggle eouned, and eventually he wan forced in by the police. Cheer* were giveii for Dr Tanuar 'by the people usxumbied. -.r- I
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1SOUTH WALES NOTES.
SOUTH WALES NOTES. [BY COSMOS.1 BUILTH BRESQUWESS. DEAR COSMOS,"—Tourists from Aberdare, and doobtiess other places, complain bitterly of the brusquenesa and want of civility on the part of the railway officials at Builtb Wells. Surely the advent of summer, with its accompanying health seekers at Builtb, ought to stimnlate the railway company and the residents to greater watchfulness in this direction. Strangers from home and friends (especially should they be invalided) vaine civility above all else, and the common courtesies which invariably exist on our trunk lines between travellers and officials go very far to lighten the tedionsness of a long railway journey. Your excellent column is always open for the wholesome ventilation of a public grievance, and for that reason I write, in the ix p^ that these lines will come under the notice of some person or persoos in authority. I wonder whether the Bailth Wella platform officials serve rich and poor' alike. THE BRIDGEXD KIBTIDDVOD. IT appears that great disappointment prevailed at Dowlais in consequence of the result of the great choral competition at the Btidgsnd Eisteddvod. The victory of the Llanelly Choir was, however, fully acknowledged. One of the pleasantest features of the eisteddvod was the excellent good feeling that existed between the members of these two famous choirs. It was felt on every band that each was in every way worthy of the other, and although at Dowlais the result is looked upon as the fortune of war, yet no attempt is being made to minimise the importance of Llanelly's victory. The Dowlais Choir on this occasion worked under several serious disad- vantages—the conductor has not enjoyed good health for several months past, a rival choir is in lull swing in the town, and, above all, the soprano members of the choir have been irregular in their attendance at the rehearsals, that more than ouce Mr levies entertained grave doubts as to whether it would not bo better for him to resign. The majority of the soprano?, knowing that there was another choir in the town, took matters into their own hands. and only attended when they chose. It is to be hoped that the rfisult of the Bridgend competition wlil prove a useful lesson to them. COLLIERS AND THE EIGHT HOURS SYSTEM, MB CUMNUUAME GKAHAJC, in his speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday night in reference to the eight hours agitation, said that" several trades unions, including the National Union of Boot and Shoe Rl \.attars and Finishers and the Loudon Society of Compositors, had decided by a large majority for a restriction of the hours of labour to eight hours a day by legislative enactment; and the Burnley Miners' Conference, at which 317,000 miners were represented, declared itself unanimously in favour of such a measure." Then Mr Abraham (Mabou), M.P.. remarked that be represented the feelings of 75,000 underground workmen, all of whom were in favour of the proposed innovation. Now, it is a well-known fact in colliery circles that each collier, were lie cousulted individually, would unhesitatingly reply that be considers eight hours enough for any man to work. Upon that question the miners of South Wales are unanimun. But if you ask them separately whether they think the system should be adopted, you will find a great difference of opinion. For it will be remembered that when the underground employes of the various collieries belonging to the Rhoudda Miners' Association were requested to communi- cate their feelings upuu the subject, about twenty collieries declared themselves against the adoption of the shorter number of hours per day, aud as an alternative approved of a monthly holiday. But, then, it is right to state that a large number of those who expressed themselves against the eight hours system would have voted in its favour had they believed that a law would soon be passed enforcing the change in every coliiery throughout the Principality. Now, it is a fair question, Can't the miners make the system practicable without the assistance of the logialittir,t? Aud, indeed, a question equally as fair and important, Can they make it practicable by means of tho legislature 1" One must consider that the operations of a compositor, an engine driver, a railway servant,, or a shoemaker, and the work of a miner are not comparable at all when the question of limiting the hours of labour comes to be discussed. In almost every branch of industry besides the miners' two or three shifts can be employed without detriment to the various employes, In South Wales it is not so with the colliers. But it is stated that the masters could not find men to put on double shifts, tbereforo "it is useless talking about the matter." But there are aome collieries where double shifts are adopted. HOW THE SYSTEM WOULD WORK IN COLLIBRINS. IT is proposed that the butirt3 of lah.>ur of under- ground workmen shall not exceed 48 per week, or eight hours per day from bank to bank. Let us take a collieiy where 700 men are employed underground. Now it is the univrrnal custom throughout the colliery distncts of South Wales that all the employe4 are to be down in the mine every morning before seven o'clock, or that coal is to br3 raised at that hour punctually, and no workman, or miner I should say, is allowed to descend after. Most of the workmeu, as a rule, especially in the summer time, take a whiff a short distance from the bottom of the shaft, because it takes them some time before they are able to see their way about, in consequence of the sudden change from daylight to pitch darkness. Their lamps having been locked and their eyes having come all right, they proceed along the various levels and headings to their different working places, at the entrance to many of which groups of the miners congregate for the purpose of in- dulging in a brief social chat upon the topics of the day. Operations then commence, and each party pitches into his work like a nigger. Two or three hours later on a fellow-workman shouts to some of his nearest companions to come and have a bit of food. There are no regular hours t.1:1_- t uuiiujc uuueixronua oy t&9 miners especially, for if a workman and bis butty" expect a haulier to fetch their tram which might be nearly full, they won't leuve their stall until they have completed it. Again, wheIA the usual time for ceasing operations for thA day arrives, all the workman do not put dotyu their tools simul- taneously. The baulieris finish at the specified time, or, bowover, as near as they can to it. Should a haulier ba at 1,IIUle distant part of the workings when four o'clock approaches, ho generally puts on extra "staam in returning to the bottom of the shaft with his last journey," But scores of miners work on after t.h o hauliers have taken their horses to the stables for the night, and here come* the rub, namely, bow to get the men that generally coutinue operations after the hauliers have gone out to observe the rules. It is stated that a law must be passed in order to prohibit workmen from remaining in their stalls after a certain specified time, and compel them to be on the surface in eight hours after they had descended. C,VLY ONE SHIFT ON THE OOAt, THE represslaut.ves of the niiners contend that there sboulrl not be more than one shift on the coal, and t'aat the mine* should be absolutely free of all ordinary operations during eight hours, jn order that the atmosphere be purified and cooled. The other eight hours, making up the 24, would be occupied by the repairers, who also would be affected by the law-were it to pass. But let us consider how can a miner be compelled to leave his working place after he has worked eight hours in it! Would it be reasonable to impose a penalty npan him for a violation of the act ? Would it not be preposterous to do so? Would there not be any amount of exjuses at hand if a miner should wilfully commit an offence in this respect! And if there should not be a single excuse, who would prosecute? Woald any fellow-workman like the job ? No, he would naturally say, f. Can you see any green in my eye He would not, of oourse, care for such a task, for he would naturally know be would be spotted by the officials. Underground workmen are scattered through various branches, which, in some collieries, where the mineral baa been developed for 20 or 30 years, extend for adistance of a mile. and, indeed, in some cases two miles. Some of the men would be employed in isolated places, consequently they would naturally say, if they felt inclined to work on some evening, that they had no idea as to the time, aod would sub- mit such an excuse, and probably a number of others when charged with having violated the law. To make the eight hours system legally applicable to colliers, and to rigidly observe it, is a very complicated problem. Why not agitate for the eight hours system in the same manner as for the monthly holiday I That innovation was obtained without the interference of the legis- lature. ANYTHING GOOD ENOUGH TO BUT ON. THKT talk of the olden days of betting, when the members of Brooks's would lay wagers upon anything, but in Cardiff at the present moment the spirit of gambling is quite as cosmopolitan :n respect to opportunity. It does not much matter what it is, bat the event or occasion is seized upon as a method for speculation. Yesterday a [ town councillor was hurriedly celled oat of the' council-chamber upon what he thought was a matter of urgent importance. The sole cause of bis peremptory summons was the supplying of à' tip." A bookmaker wanted to know who was the favourite for the bead constableship. The senator very foolishly, in my opinion, gave his advice, and the suppliant at once took a cab for the docks. By the time the result was published be had found backers of the other five candidates to the tune of £ 5. Mr Mackenzie was declared elected, and the knight of the pencil pocketed the note. The moral is that there is nothing like information from the stable—that is, when Wood is not np- la that case you are likely to be up a tree.
MORE TRADE FOR CARDIFF.
MORE TRADE FOR CARDIFF. HOW IT MAY BE PROMOTED. THE SEVERN NAVIGATION. INTERVIEW WITH A CARDIFF MERCHANT. The reason for the keeu interest felt in certain quarters in the negotiations now proceeding for improving the navigation of the Severn can be understood only by a due recognition of the important results likely to accrue to Cardiff should the efforts of the promoters be crowned with success. The development of this port would be immensely forwarded by realization of the hopes of those who see, in the provision of water-carriage facilities, both an opportunity of increasing their own businese and an opening for the creation of new enterprises in our midst. It has been decided by the Chamber of Commerce that a strong deputation should wait upon the Worcester Corporation, in order that the co-operation ot that body may be secured for the removal of obstruc- tion raised at Gloucester and there is every prospect that the Worcester authority will readily acquiesce in proposals emanating from Cardiff, for the commercial interests of both the Midland town and of the seaport will be advanced by the project now in-baud. The Severn Commissioners have metwitilfavour the propositions made to them from Cardiff, and have directed their engineer to report upon the alterations and improvements necessary to enable vesmelt3 of 400 tons burthen and 8tt 6iu draught to go irom the Bristol Channel to Worcester; and it is understood that the intervening shoals could be cleared awayv easily. At present only vessels of 70 to 80 tons can reach Worcester. The difficulty that exists is at Gloucester, and when a deputation from the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Gloucester, Sharpness, Birmingham, and Worcester Canal Company, to ask them to enlarge a lock,they met with a refusal. The lock referred to is at Gloucester, and is 100 feet long, 19 feet wide, with six feet of water on the sill. What is required is a lock nearly 300 feet long, with 30 feet of width, and a depth of 8 feet 6 inches ou the sill. The cost of making the alteration would be about £ 2,000 and Cardiff merchants offered to guarantee for five years traffic to the amount of 26,000 par annum if the chaugo were made. But the Ganai Company refused. Yesterday, a represeutative of the South Wales Daily News had an interview with a gentleinau who id takmg an active part in the negotiation, and asked how the matter was progressing. We are waiting for the reply from Worcester," he said. How do you account for the canal people refusing to enlargj their lock ? what is the trade jealousy which was referred to at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, as influencing them so much that they refuse to spend j62,000 in order to earn £ 6,000 a year 1" "They would lose the revenue to their docks. Vessels now go up to Sharpness to discharge, and the company receives dock dues from them. If we obtained the change we seek for. those cargoes would come bere; and although they would have our increased traffic, they would lose their dues." Is it not your aim to have a traffic route alternative to the railway?" "Yes; and if we get it, the port will benefit largely. Not only should we obtain more of the Midland trade because of the lower prices we would be able to take for our goods, bnt we should also cause the bringing down of bard- ware to Cardiff for shipment. Timber and corn merchants here would secure Midland business which is now conducted with Loudon, Liverpool, Hull, and elsewhere, but which they cannot get because the railway companies keep up their prices. Lower rates, such as the opening of the Severn waterway would secure, would enable them to compete successfully with their rivals in other places, and this port would. of course, benefit by the increased traffic. Then there would be an export trade created. Manufacturers in the Midlands have to send their goods to London, Southampton, and other ports for ship- ment and the cost of railway carriage is a most serious item, placing them at a disadvantage with competitors in the foreign trade. But if we had the Severn navigable up to Worcester, a great proportion of their goods would come down hero for shipment. How far has the scheme gained support U All round, except from the Gloucester people. The Severn Cjtnmiasioners are favourably dis- posed, and we are well supported in Cardiff, so much so that a local firm is prepared to run regularly a line of small steamers as soon as the route is made navigable." •' What size "I Oh, 300 t.o 400 tons, drawing about eight feet of water. All we require is to have that lock at Gloucester enlarged. Cardiff would then secure the double benefit of an increased trade and of being freed from entire dependence on the railway for its communication with the Mtdlands. The scheme would develop our import trade, because the improved facilities of distribution would encourage the shipment of gcods here in those vessels which come from other ports, in ballast, to take in coal at Cardiff," Do you refer to the American provision trade, which goes to Bristol, the provisions being thence distributed for consumption all over South Wales I" •• Ta that among others. Those provisions migbtaoms here, and the cost ot handling in Bristol, as well of carnage across here, be saved bat we have not a direct line of steamers to America like that running from Bristol. Swansea has a line and they have tiu-plates to send as return cargoes. We have only coal for return cargo and America doesn't want coal. If, however, we bad Midland hardware coming down here for shipment, that would help to make up the required cargoes. The Severn waterway would, in the first place, deliver us from the railway monopoly it would, in the second place, g:ve us a better chance with our business competitors by enabling us to put goods-more cheaply on the Midland market. Then again, it would open up an export trade in Midland hardware and this latter would have the result of a«ti«ting in the maintenance of a regular line of steamers to tbe States. Gloucester blocks the way f"
. MR GLADSTONE ON THE GOVERNMENT.
MR GLADSTONE ON THE GOVERNMENT. LETTER TO THE MIDLOTHIAN LIBERALS. Mr Gladstone, in a letter read at the annua meeting of the Midlothian Liberal Association, wrote under date 22nd inst, Mr dear Mr Cowav.-I thank you for the invitation you have Bent me and for the draft report of the Midlothian Liberal Association. It is drawn in that practical spirit which has—at least within the term of my experience-made it such an efficient organ of the political sentiment of the country. I rejoice that a large proportion of the work ot tho present session is likely to be Scotch work; but though the proportion will be large, the aggre- gate will be very small, notwithstanding the manner in which the liberty of independent members of the Honse for the purposes of free discussion has been curtailed under the present administration. The country will have to wait for the satisfaction of its wants through more years, as a consequence of the mistake made by the constituencies- in 1886, when they returned a majority which was pledged to resist the just claim of Ireland, which has broken all the premises it made for her advantage, and which keeps the union of the countries in a state of inefficiencies and weakness. Their great argument is really the Septennial Act, which prevents the constituency from retrieving their error, and secures a further period of impunity to this obstructive policy. It is, how- ever, fair to confess that the course taken by the party faisely and ridiculously called 46 ITnionist op has had an important result, probably unexpected by that party, in waking and stimulating a sentiment of nationality in Scotland and in Wales, and a desire to examine whether and in what respect better provision should be made for meeting its fair claims. I cannot rate too highly the remarkable manifesta- tions which I have witnessed during the last fortnight in the West of enthusiasm for the Liberal and the Irish cause. Wishing you a successful meeting, etc.-Signed. W. E. GLADSTONE.
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I LONDON LETTER. .4-
LONDON LETTER. .4- (JTROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.) SPECIALLY WIRED, LONDON, Wednesday Night, MEETING IN THE COMMONS. It is generally agreed in conversation among lawyers in the House of Commons to-day that the Land Transfer Bill has no chance of becoming law this session. This has been a result not hidden from the first from Mr Smith. When laat week he made his statement with respect to the course of public business, he did not go beyond the expression of a hope that this bill might be dealt with. What has finally settled the matter is the narrow majority by which it passed through committee in the Lords last night. That is sufficient to encourage the Opposition in the Commons, and at this period of the session opposition that in whatever degree tends towards obstruction is sure to be effective. There are several members of the House of Commons who do not mean to allow tbe Land Transfer Bill to go through, and the only question is whether the Government will waste any time in kicking against the pricks. THE CHILDREN'S FRIEND. The debate which has occupied the Honse of Commons throughout to-day's sitting testifies to the depth and warmth of feeling evoked by the bill which Mr Mundella has in charge. The benches were unusually crowded for a Wednes- day, more especially in view of the magnificent summor weather with which London is just now dowered. There were several pages of amend- ments on the paper, and these were constantly added to by amendments moved on the spar of the moment. On one important question the Attorney-General suffered a conspicious and unexpected defeat. He moved an amendment removing from the bill the prohibition against children under ten years of age performing in a place of public entertainment. Mr Mundella, taking it for granted that the Conservative majority would followttho Attorney- General into tbe lobby, offered to yield the point, declaring that, though be did not like the amendment, he would rather accept it than sacritice the bill. But as the debate- went forward, it was clear that the friends of the bill were stronger than they thought. The Government not having made a party question of and there being no whip out, it was evide; at two o'clock that if a division were taken the Attorney- General would be beaten, Mr McLaren attempted to rush a division by moving the closure, but tha Chairman would not be a party to the little manoeuvre, and the debate wont forward for another bour When the division was taken there was much surprise at the discovery that, in a House of 209 member, the Attorney-General was in a minority of 49. To do Sir Richard Webster justice, he at ouce accepted the situation, and the committee, proceeding, got as far as Clause 3. ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT. The friends of Sunday closing have throughout the afternoon been anxiously watching the slow progress of the Cruelty to Children Bill, hoping against hope that they might find an opportunity of proceeding with their measure. But none came, and it is pretty certain that none will present itself. The bill has been put down for next Wednesday but even supposing the Government do not forthwith propose to take Wednesdays for the rest of the session, the Cruelty to Children Bill will again stand in the way. THE GOVERNMENT HALT. I hear from a well-informed source a startling report—that the Government are hesitating about the Scotch Local Government Bill. They find they have got into a hot place with their own followers in the matter of free educatiop, and even if trouble were avoided in the Commons it is threatened in the Lords. There is qertainiy something very suspicious about the way in which, having got the bill into a forward state, the Government on one pretext or another decline to go forward with it. THH: LATE MR W. B. H. POWELL. The death of Mr Walter Powell was not unexpec- ted. He has been ill for some time indeed, I do not remember having seeu him in the House this session. There is some doubt whether tho Con- servatives will run the risk of emphasizing the condition of political affairs in Wales by fighting the vacant seat. In 1885 a Conservative tried conclusions with Mr Powell, and in 1886 Sir James Lawrence, a Dissentient Liberal, was induced to try his luck, and was defeated by even a larger majority than the Conservative. West Carmarthen is undoubtedly Liberal. JAPAN AND MEXICO. The announcement in the Daily iVcyj this morning that Japan and Mexico havo entered into a treaty whereby Mexican citizens in Japan are declared subject to Japanese law, in return for which Mexicans may engage in business in all parts of Japan, is ono of the most important events that has recently taken place in Japan, not excepting the inauguration of parliamentary institutions. It does not particularly matter about Mexico, but it opens up a doorway through which much more formidable rivals with British trade will probably presently stream. Japau's relations with foreign powers, including Great Britain, are of a character against which Japanese statesmen have long protested. Under the treaties foreigners resident in Japan stand above the native laws, and are subjected only to tribunals of their own nationality. The monstrous character of this condition imposed upon helpless Japan will be realised if we only imagine Japanese settled at Liverpool, Cardiff, and Bristol, who, whilstcoropeting with nativetradars, were free from restraint of British law, and amenable only to their own tribunals. That is the ease at Yokohama and Kobe, Japanese ports open by treaty for the residence of foreigners. Japan has in vain offered freely to throw open the whole of the country to British enterprise, if only this indefensible and insulting restriction is withdrawn. Our Foreign Office has been too busy to take the matter up, and now Mexico having gone on these terms, the United States will certainly follow, and American traders wiU go up into tbis rich land ar.d possess it, INTERNATIONAL AMENITIES. One of the Paris clubs has carried out a bappy thought. The committee have opened relations with the Reform Club and tbe Carlton, proffering the hospitality of the club to members of the London clubs, properly introduced by the accre. tary, upon payment of one gniuea. London club- men may for the space of a month enjoy all the advantages of the splendid establishment of the Paris club. Tbi, is an international courtesy which will be largely availed of in the coming recess. AT HOME." This hM been a crowded night in the engage- ments of London society. In supplement of an unusual number of dinner parties, there bave been a cluster of At homes," and the amount of going on" from place to place, which frail ladies and elderly gentlemen have accomplished, appears superhuman. Amongst the receptions was Lord Hartington's at Devonshire House, which was, if possible, more crowded than the one he gave on tbe night of the Dufferin dinner in tbe city, It is noted that Lord Hartington has made a distinct advance. At tbe first party the guests were chiefly Dissentient Liberals, their wives, and daugbters, with a considerable sprinkling of the older members of the House of Commons, who have remained faithful to Mr Gladstone, for to-night's party, invitations were generously distributed among the Conservative*, and for tbe first time in its history, Devonshire House became a Tory rendezvous. Among Liberal gatherings the principal was at the palatial corner house in Grosvenor-place, where Mr Campbell B innermann entertained what seemed to be the whole of the Liberal party. Ten doors lower down, Mrs Joicey bad a party, and between eleven and half-past twelve Grosvenor-place was gay with people passing to and fro between tbe two houses. Still another crowded party was at Mrs Stephen Williamson's, where the Scotch clans gathered in great force, and discussed the niggardliness of Mr Goscben ia the matter of tbe endowment of Scotch Universities. MR GLADSTONE'S GOLDEN WEDDING. Arrangements bave been completed for tbe reception of Mr and Mrs Gladstone at tbe National Liberal Club, in celebration of their golden wedding. The event will take place in the Club House on tho 26th of July. It has been estimated that 2,500 persons may be conveniently entertained, and tickets, price a guiuea each, will be issued for that number. LORD NORTON AND THE CODE. Lord Norton, who in Conservative ranks holds a high position as an authority on educational matters, will on Friday move a resolution in the House of Lords providing that instead of the grants on the graduated scale proposed to be awarded, the new Education Code shall fix a certain general grant to all certified elementary schools, according to their circumstances, this being the normal' contribution of the State to the expenses incurred by managers.
ITHE CHURCH IN WALES.
I THE CHURCH IN WALES. MR CHAMBERLAIN ON MR. GLAD. STONE'S DECLARATION. AN ACRIMONIOUS LETTER. Writing to the forthcoming number of the Baptist upon the subject of Mr Gladstone's recent remarks on Welsh disestablishment, Mr Chamber- lain says" Frankly, I am on!y able to see in it the latest move of the 'old parliamentary hand.' Mr Gladstone does not profess to have received any new light on the question since be deliberately abstained from taking part in the division on Mr Dillwyn's motion. For more than 50 years he has by speech and writing opposed the principle of Welsh disestablishment, but now, at the last hour, a tardy vote in its favour is to be extorted from him as the priceof Welsh support to his Home Rule policy. In my bumble opinion neither party to the bargain is likely to gain anything by it in profit or honour. The Welsh Nonconformists will only have secured an unwilling convert, while Mr Gladstone will have once more sacrificed political eonlSietency to tha exigencies of party tactics."
LOCAL LAW CASE.
LOCAL LAW CASE. SOUTH WALES AND LIVERPOOL STEAMSHIP CO. v. TUCKER, Mr Rowden (lor Mr Vernon Smith) moved by special leave before Mr Justice Kakewich in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, on Weduesdpy, oil behalf of the plaintiff company, that leave might be granted to them to sell a cargo on board one of their ships to enforce their lien for freight. The learned counsel stated that the application was made under Order 50, rule 2. —Mr Frederio Thompson, for the defendant, said ho was willing at ouce to pay into court the amount claimed by the writ, namely, 2121, together with £ 50, to cover any costs the plaintiff company had been put to.—After some discussion it was ultimately agreed that the cargo in question should be released by the plaintiff company upon payment into court within two days by the defendant of the sum of J6175. to cover all con- tingencies uauiely, the amount claimed by the writ, j3121, interest, and costs.
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A FARMHOUSE DESTROYED NEAR NEWPORT. During Tuesday night it was discovered that the homestead at the Gelly Farm, Hsnllis, near Newport, in tho occupation of Mr Chappell, was on fire. Assistance was promptly obtained from a number of men who are engaged in laying down new water mains, and it plentiful supply of water was obtained from an adjacent pond. The house, however, was u very old one, and burnt with graat rapidity, and although the workmen did all they could, it was completely destroyed. It is stated that the property was not insured. Mr Chappell formerly carried on business at Newport as a butcher and dealer.
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» NEW HEAD-CONSTABLE OF CARDIFF.
» NEW HEAD-CONSTABLE OF CARDIFF. APPOINTMENT YESTERDAY. SKETCH OF HIS CAREER. At the meeting of the Cardiff Council yesterday, choice waa made of a new bead-constable, in the place of the Jate Mr Hemingway. Originally, there were 51 applicants for the post, which is worth JB400 per annum, with free residence, coal, and gas. The Watch Committee selected six gentle- men to appear before the council, and these attended on Wednesday. The gentlemen were:- Captain Scott, Police Superintendent, Llanelly Mr Evan Jones, Police Inspector, Portb Mr Coombee, Chief Constable-, Colchester; Captain Norton, Co w bridge; MrFroest, Detective Sergeant, Loudon; Mr W. Mackenzie, Deputy Chief Coustable, Bristol. NEW HEAD-CONSTABLE FOB CARDIFF I Prior to consideration of the candidates' qualifications, he Town Clerk announced that be had a letter from the Cymmrodorion Society in reference to tho appointment, and was pro- ceeding to read it when he was interrupted, an expression of opinion being made that it should net be read.—The Town Clork, in reply to question, said the effect of the letter was that some one conversant with the Welsh language should be appointed.—Mr P. Price remarked that the Welsh were the last people to require police control. Very seldom were any Welsh in the hands of the police, and therefore uo reason existed for such a qualification on the part of the head constable.—The letter was not read. The candidates were called into the room in the order given above, and their applications were read over, without the testimonials. Each gentleman answered quedtious put by differeut members of the council as to his experience, etc. and when the list had beeu gone through and the candidates had retired, tho council proceeded to vote. Tho first return was as follows;- For Scott 3 u Joues 1 Coombea 0 II Norton 12 Froest 3 Of Mackenzie IS The fllur securiug lewest votes having been struck ou>, » secoutl votes was taken, the figures b,,iiig Mr Mackenzie 22 Cantain Nlln:n -Is Mr Mackenzie was therefore declared elected, and was invited agAiu to outer the council chamber, and was iiitormed ot his success. lie britiiy thanked tbe Council, stating that that was all he cnuld do for the present, but that be hoped in time to come to give practical proof of his appreciation of the houuur clone bun. SKETCH OF THE NEW HEAD CON. STABLE'S CAREiiK. In his application Mr William Mackenzie stated .that be is 38 years of age 5ft. lOliu. in stature and that he is married. Mr Mackenzie lirst joiued the police service in 1871,being in that year accepted &- -a constable iu ma Lancaster county force. He was stationed at Old Trafford, the uivision iu the immediate vicinity of Man- chester under Mr Superintendent Bent, one of the ablest officers in police duty, ault who bas charge of tbe moat important section of that populous county, his Uivision including a great industrial and mining population. III a recent article, one of the Loudon periodicals, referring to the workot Superintendent Bent aUll his (uen, drew a strong comparison between the good feeling whicu prevails between the people of Lancashire aud the county force, aud the contrary leeliug which exists iu Loudon between- the constables and the populace. It would appear, therefore, that Cardiff's new head constable received Ins tir-t iinpreaeious of duty 1ll a good quarter. After two years, Mr Mackenzie joiued the Manchester city police, continuing in that service for about till ee years. In May, 1876, be went to Bristol, entering the force there Äoi u constable, but being within six mouths promoted to tbe rank of sergeant. In 1879 he was rawed to the position of inspector, beim; put iu charge of the ceutral division uf the borough aud four years later was appointed superintendent. The rank of deputy chief-constable was conferred upou him in 18U7 and in this position be has bad supervision ot the are brigade and river police. During the recant serious-floods which occurred in Bristol the conduct of the police was the sub- ject of geueral praise and it is to 00 uoted that Mr Mackenzie was necessarily, by reason of but position, responsible for the direction of tbe ccustabulary ouriug that trying period. The total strength of the Bristol force is 3ù4 men. Of these Mr Mackenzie has bad control, uuder the chiel-constable but under his own immediate direction, as superintendent of the central division, he has had charge of 140 men. In addition to ins divisional duties, he has bad supervision of the detective department, and has taken charge of the poiice-eourt work. One point of special interest in bit qualifications is his attitude in licensing matters. Mr Mackenzie is not a teetotaller, and as to bis conduct of cases arisiug out of the licensing acts, the testimonial of Mr Herbert Thomas, J.P., chairman of the licensing authority of Bristol, states, under date of May 29th Learning that you are applying for the position of Head-coustable of Cardiff, is gives mo much pleasure to express the esteem and respect which I feel for you, which sentimont has been well earned not only by your able and faithful discharge of your responsible duties, but also by the excellent spirit you display at all times in your evidence., communica- tions to the bench, and your exemplary conduct in private life. A-i chairman of the licensing authority, I have had at numerous times occasion to value the information which you have given us as to the conduct of liceuaaea-information given with that fairness towardd the licensee which, while strictly io the line of duty, indicated the valuable quality of information and a high standard of moral obliga- tion. Your intelligence, acuteness of mind, power of organisation, and estimable character, qualify you for the very arduous office you are seeking. I should much regret to lose you from our city but, for your own sake, you have my sincere wishes for ycur welfare." Cardiff has, there can be little doubt, secured a well-qualiifed officer, one who. having by his own energy and capability raised himself from the ranks to a high position, is thoroughly acquainted with all the details of duty in different grades, and can therefore the more efficiently supervise the work of those who will be bis subordinates. Apart from this fact, however, there have been circumstances connected with his application for tbe appomtllleBt in Cardiff which led to the belief that his departure from Bristol has been a subject of regret. Doubtless, owing to the recognition of the value of his services, there have been endeavours, notwithstanding the high testimonials be presen- ted from Bristol, to interfere with the success of his application. No surer proof could bo afforded of the estimate in which his services are held across the channel. The testimonial from the Brmtol Watch Committee, signed by Sir C. Walbeo,tbe mayor, states tbat the watch commit- tee, though they will regret that the city should lose the services of a valuable officer, have requested me as chairman to give a testimonial. During the whole period of his service in the force,extending over 13 years, his conduct has been exemplary, and I do not think I can give any better testimony of the high appreciation in which the committee hold his character and ability than is conveyed by the fact of their having selected him for the superintendency of the central division and for the deputy chief constableship, and their being fully satisfied with the result of their selection." On hia own account Sir Charles adds personal testimony to the ability, efficiency, zeal, and discretion" Mr Mackenzie has always displayed, and concludes :—41 Though wishing you every success, I sball much regret the city losing your services, Colouel H. B. O. Savile, J.P., Bristol, also bore testimony to the value of your service, and must express my confident opinion of your ability to perform the higher duties at Cardiff with credit to yourself and satisfaction to the authorities. The urbanity with which you have always exercised your authority, coupled with the fair- ness and decision which have marked your character, well fit you for a higher post, and though I may regret your severance from the Bristol police force, I sball be glad to bear that yonr services have met with a just reward.Mr Charles Townsend, J.P.,in also bearing testimony to the high character and qualification" of Mr Mackenzia, stated You will be very fortunate if you secure him for your chief. We shall greatly regret to lose him/—Mr I". J. Fry, J.P., in a communication addressed to the Cardiff Watch Committee, stated that he had formed a high opinion of Mr Mackenzie's character and ability, and added As a magistrate I have bad frequent opportunities of observing his good judgment and tact in the execution of duty in difficnlt and sometimes delicate matters." Mr E. W. Coathupe, chief constable of Bristol, bore testi. mony to the ability, efficiency, and tact with which Mr Mackenzie had performed his duties in Bristol and further declared that "should the Corporation of Cardiff appoint Superintendent Mackenzie, they will have secured the services of a thoroughly trustworthy and zealous officer." One of the Bristol officials who accompanied Mr Mackenzie remarked, after that Rentleman's selection, You have got a good man, and it will be a great loss to us. Whenever you are tired of him, send him back, and we'll soon find bim a berth again. He's a first-class fellow."—Tbe reply was, "That's the sort of man we want in Cardiff."
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CARDIFF COUNCIL.
CARDIFF COUNCIL. SPECIAL MEETING. IMPORTANT BUSINESS. A special meeting of tbe council was held in Cardiff Town-hall on Wednesday, tbe chief business for consideration being the appointment of a new head-constable, and also the proposed terms of settling the action brought by Mr William Jones against the Corporation. The former matter we report elsewhere. There were preseut: The Mayor (Alderman D. Jones), Aldermeu Waring, Lewis, Carey, Fulton, Jacobs, Cory, Tayior, aud Yoratb Councillors Bird, Proger, Trouuce, Bouianger, Reynolds, E. Boa van, Vaugnan, T. Kees, Sanders, James. Riches, Mildon, Jtiamsdaie, Morel, R. Price, Burrow, Stiackeil, Gibbs, Hopkins, F. J. Beavan, H. L. Carr, P. Price, Hume, A. 1W«, Jotiiain, \V. LwÙ;, licharJs, J. H. £ liitj Town Clerk (Mr Wheatley), the Borough Treasurer (Mr Greenhill), aud thu Borough Eugineer lMr Harpur). THE CSK OF THE TOWN H4LL ASSEMBLY ROOM. Upon the minutes ut the property and niaiiiocs committee coming up for adoption, a question was raised upon one item therein relating to the use of the Town-hall. Mr Shackell pointed out that there were rooms like the Park-hall and Colonial-ball suitable tor use its assembly-rooms and that fact should lead the Corporation to con- sider whether the granting of the ms« of the Town-hall should not be restricted. He did not wish to limit the prerogative of the inuyor, but simpiy to mention the matter. —A brief diacussion arose, in which Mr Vangban expressed an opinion that the footwalk ought not to oe obstructed by the awning, as at present, when assemblies tools place. He agreed that there ought to be au aWn. lug tor the protection of ladies entering the hall; but said its sides should be open, IS) mat pas-sera by should not UF compelled to turu off luto the carnage way.-Nu action was taken upon the matter. IMPROVEMENTS IN ST MARY-STAXICT, In reference to tiie proposal ot the JLioyal Hotel Company, who wish to effect au exchange of laud with the corporation, they having acquired interest in the whole of the premises eoutn uf the hotel, bounded by St. Mary-dtreec, Wood-street, and Westgate-street, aud beiug desirous to er"ct a new building on the curuer, as an addition to the hotel, it was stated iu tne minutes that the committee had viewed the site, and bad decided to ask for further plans and elevatious in order that they might more fully coutsider the matter. The intention ot the Royal Hotel Compauy is to erect a banquetnug-hall aud a largo uuuioer of suites of apartments, .and they purpose to make this new building a striking architectural feature ill the town. Tney deeire to give up part of their froutugo in ist. Alary-street, aud to take IU a strip of land at the corner of Westgate-street and W ood-street. THE YSTKADYFODWG SKVVEB. Upon the uunutas oi tue puouc WOIKO committee Mr Riches raised the questiou of the position of the borough in relation to the use of the Ystrad sewer. lie said the town clerk had been instructed to report upou the matter, and be (Mr Riohes) wished to point out that the report did not dweiose the position of the Corporation, nor did it state whether they migut not at some tuture time be called upon to pay excessive easements for the use of the sewer. The town clerk's report was read, and it was to the effect that uuuer the agreement between the Corporation aud the Ystrauyfodwg and Pontypridd Joint Sewerage Board, power was reserved to the Corporation at any time thereafter to join any of their sewers with the Ystrad main sewer in sucu mauuer and upon such terms all might be ngreed upou. Whue it was probable that the Corporation would in the future require to take advantage of the agreement and to use the sewer, the opiuiou of the borougu engineer was that there did not api.,ear to be auy immediate necessity for eu doiug.-Tiie Town Clerk considered that it would not be wise for the corporation to commit themselves to any expression of opinion whereby the board might put forth that in cousequeuce of such representation they had enlarged the capacity of the sewer beyond that originally intended,and should seek to make a claim upon the Corporation iu respect thereof. He mentioned that the board had guaranteed the stability of the wurk, and undertook ail respon- s.bility in connection therewith. Mr RICHka expressed his desire that it should be made secure tbat the Corporation should have the right to get the requisite accommodation when it was required. He poiuted out that it had beeu contemplated that the Ystrad sewer would dram the cemetery, and urged that the small amount of sewage likely to be sent into it could not alfect to any material extent the capacity ot the hewer. The MAYOR thought that the agreement pro- vided for the right of the corporation to have the requisite accommodation when rtquired. Alderman LKWIS remarked that what the corporation had to consider was not merely the present time, but the future, and that the new park and other causes would promote the development of the district, so that if connection with the Ystrad sewer were not made, it would be requisite to make a new sewer for the purpose of drainiag the district. PELLKTr-BTBBET BRIDGE. Mr SANDKKS made a motion disapproving toe expenditure ot Jb^Oupon -feliettutreet Bridge, on the ground that if it were necessary to make provisiou tor preventing atone-throwiug from the bridge, the cose should 08 borne by the railway company.—The motion, although supported by several members, waa not carried ou being put to the vote. THE GRAND THEATBE. The council were recommended by the parlia- mentary committee to grant the license of the above tueatre to Mr Elphmstone, but as the necessary formalities had not beeu complied with, the matter was deferred. THE .EXTENSION Of TUB BOROUGH. Mr RIOHES asked what would be the liabilities of the cuipuration m regard to iiguting, 3eweriiig, aud supplying water to tbe new districts if the boundaries were extended in the elongated way" to LlauiBben. Would the inbabitauts therein have the right to demand lightiug aud water-supply and drainage on the same terms as other residents in the borough ? The Town Clerk replied that the corporation was not bound to supply water to a house unless it were withiu a certain number of yards from the water main. As to sewerage, it was entirely within the discretion of the council whether they would or would not sewer any particular locality they would take into consideration the circum- stances of each particular case. There was no compulsion iu regard to lighting. Mr Riomta was proceeding to remark that the council would take in the village of Llauishen, but The Town Clerk stated that the village- was not included. The MAYOR, referring to the question of water- supply, stated that persons beyoud the area of the mains would, if they desired extension of the mains, have to pay 10 per cent, ou the cost of extension as well as the ordinary water rate. Mr HICHKS said he did not see any particular advantage iu taking in the district proposed. Tbe MAYOB puiutea out that docks might be made at the mouth of the Rumney, and it was advisable that such docks, if made, should be within the borough boundary. Mr SHACKELL raised the question of the accom- modation ot the additional representatives whom tha exteusiou of the borough would bring into the council chamber. He wished to see a reduction iu the number of representativo", unless it were cootemp tmed to speud EW,000 or £ 70,000 iu a new town-hall. Cardiff was at preseut in a transition period they hardly knew what their position would be tive years lieuce. He should propose that the number of members should not exceed 4U, to prevent being involved in an euormous expenditure tor erection of a new town- ball. It was remarked that the opinion had been previously expressed as to the desirability tbat the total should ba increased only to tbe ismallest number above 40 compatible with the divisions of the town, ana the minutes of the joint parlia- mentary and wards committee, upon which tbe question was raised, were then adopted, THE WATERWORKS CONTKACT THE PiiOPOSJCD t)ETTL.UMX.NT Of THE LAW PituCKKDINfiS. The MAYOK gave all accouut of the interview in Loudou with the solicitor for the piain-itf (Mr W. Jones), and of the terms agreed upou in settlement of Mr Jones's action-at-Jaw. The facts have been already published. The Town Clerk read the opinion of counsel upon the position of the Corporation and the proceedings in the interview referred to by the Mayor. A resolution of the waterworksi committee, recommending the couucil to accept thti terms of the agreement, and to iustruct the borough treasurer to pay the sum of 410,000 on account to Mr Jones, in accordance therewith, was recorded in their minutes, and the minutes were formally adopted. BRITISH ASSOCIATION INVITED TO VISIT CABDITF. Upon the motiou of Mr PKTKK PEIOJC, who Urged its importance, both in regard to the educational and commercial interests of the town, and who pointed out that no expense would be put upon the rates by the deputation, a committee was appointed to wait upon the British Association, and repeat the invitation that the meeting of the association be held ia Cardiff in 1891. APPOINTMENT OF HEAD CONSTABLE. The appotntm nt of head-coustable, which is elsewhere dealt with, concluded the busiuess.
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THE ASSIZES RELIEF ACT. The following circular has been issued to clerks to justices in England- and Wales :liome Office, Whitehall, 24th June, 1869.-Sir,-I am directed by the Secretary of State to transmit to you herewith a copy of tbe Assizes Relief Act, which has to-day received the Royal Assibuc and become Itw ;,and I am to request that you will call the attention of the justices of your bench to its provision*, which require that prisoners charged with offences triable at quarter sessions and committed tor trial shall, unless the justices for special reasons otherwise direct, be aent for trial at the next court of quarter souious, aDd not at any intervening assizes. The act comes into force from to-day, and care must therefore be taken that it is acted upon at once. At the same time the attention of the justices is particularly called to the power reserved to them, in any case where for special reasons they think fit to do so, to direct that the prisoner is to be tried at the intervening assizes instea.d of waiting for the quarter sessious.-I am, Sir, your obedient servant, M GODFREY LusHiNeTON.
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BRECON MEMORIAL COLLEG
BRECON MEMORIAL COLLEG ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the subscribers of t above institution was held in the library of t college on Wednesday morning. Dr Kn presided, and there wer., present R,, v P. Turquand (London), Dr Morris, Protest Rowlands, Alderman Thomas William* J. (Merthyr), Rev D. A. Griffith, Mr D. Jenki (Bristol), Rfvs S. Jones (Rhayader), J. Hot B.A., Cardiff W. Charles, B.A Rhymney Griffiths, B.A \stolyfera; It S. William Dowlais f L. Jones Tynycoed R. Jami Llanwrtyd W. Ttiomas, Llaugynidr Ctt Dav es, M. Evans, Brecon J. A. Evans, B. J. D. Williams W. Emlya Jones, MorrUtoJ T. Thomas, D. Morgan, RjMolveri E. A, Jouf T. P. Wilinin- Bwlebyrridd R. W. R Libanus R. Williams, Brychtroed, etc.—JJ minutes of tha last meeting were read aud col firmed. 1 THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE AND Tn. ] ,r FINANCE KEFOUT. I rrmclpal MORBIS tbeu read the annual repo 111 which the committee expressed the opinion th the institution had never been better, if as w fitted to answer the great end of its exiatene Its connection with the national college was great advantage to tho general culture of t students, while its inclusion in the sche( of the Senatus Academicus furnished wholesome stimulus to their theological studi Brecon occupied no inconsiderable "place in t .calendar of the Status, no less than 21 of .men being found in thn list of euccessi candidates. (Applause.) There wore oniy t of the associated colleges which stood above the and these had the advantage of isuperior,nulmia under instruction. (Applause.) FINANCE. The financial statement submitted by tl Treasurer (Alderman T. William-, J.P., M< thyr), ior the year ended June 25. showed balance in fatvour of the college of L163 12-t 6 and the Thoma* Scholarship balance ~ii.—t «hoWi an additional balauce in band of 99 111. (A plause.) Rev E. A. JONKS proposed tbat the report the committae ami the treasurer's account adopted, printed, and circulated. Rev D. MORGAN seconded the motion, whi was carried, l< THE AUDITOM AND THE TITIIK-CHARGM. H Mr DANIEL WENKINS (one of tile auditors) 8 there was a very important item for tithe in t accounts. In 1887 it was 18< 6 1, in 1888 it vfl 17s 61, and this year it was I61 6 I. So let tb« hope u would die a natural death by-and-bj (Laughter.) I, Mr W. R. JONES (another auditor) congrat lated the college upon being in a more favourafa h financial position than it had bnen for years. [ COMPLIMENTARY VUTFIS. Art/ » j *■>"1"" i'-iuiwuo, HI moving a vote or tnain to the Congregational Fund Board for munificent grant; to the college, and the Rev 1 Kennedy and Rev P. J. Turquand for repreO" ing the board at tbe annual meeting, said it* sometimes they imagined that Englishmen look* down upon them, but this was i)ot the ca, was bappy to say, with the Congregational iM Board. (Applause.) Tbe great bulk of tbe EnglH population never darkened tbe door of chuw or chapel, and a great many of this unevaotfl lized mass came to Wales and settled there, j the no small disadvantage of Welsh religiOj liabits and customs. They desecrated 6 Welsh Sabbath, and exercised a certain aluou of corrupt influence aud he thought it wasj good policy of self-defence to send our 0*\ meu to evaneelizn them. (Laughter.) j xtev JIIMLTN JONES seconded tbe resolution^ it was earned. The CHAIRMAN briefly replied. •' The Rev P. J. TURQUAND referred to the bigb efficient state of the college, and the btisfacto state of things existing at the present time. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to examiners and to the proctor, on the motion Professor Rowlands, seconded by Rev C. I)avi icx,&NINICRB, BlepouTs. The reports of the examiners were read Principal MOBBIS, and they were all of a bilbl encouraging nature. THE PBIZK LIST. Professor Rowlands read a list of the stude" who had taken prizes as follow1st, Mr Joi Davies; 2nd, Mr J. M. E vatw 3rd, Mr 1)- Davies 4th. Mr W. R. Williams. Prof Rowlands said it so bappend that the Tho Scholarship could not be held by the sa student more than once, and as the first man b already held it, the scholarship came to the a named, Mr J. M. Evans. Mr J. Davies w therefore receive a prize of 25. Mr David D,&.I Z4, and Mr W. R. Williams £ 3. The benediction having been pronounced, meeting ended. In the afternoon Dr Kennedy delivered address to the students on The True Spirit the Christian Ministry." Oa Wednesday evening the Rev P. J. quand preached at the Glamorgan-street Co gational Chapel.
THE LUNOHKON FF
JJegree Day came off at St. David's ColW Lampeter, on Wednesday, in tbe College-b^ There were amongst those present ou platform, the principal and professors of *7 college, tbe Bishops of St. David's, St. As8** and Chester, the Dean of St. Asaph's, and V examiners. The Principal first read We follovvivg lisl degraes granted, &c. B.D. DEGREK.—The Rev J. Birch Jones, B.A. B.A. DEGREE—HONOURS.—Claisicai First cwj William Williams second class, J. J. Jones and S Owen. Theological: .Second class, D. F. Allen J. Jones. Mathematics First class, Edward SuvF^ Historical Second class, I,. J. Roberts. B.A. DEGREE-ORDINARy.-Thtological: Fli-ste 14. E. Thomas and Younc tiughes; second c Joshua Davies and J. D. Timothy; third class. Davies, W. L. Davies, J. T. Evans, J. B, W. Jones. < F, Davies, K. W. Jones, and T. H. Ree*. t PASSED IN DIVINITY—SEPARATELY.—-First das* J J. Jones and Wiltiam William*; third cla*,I» Roberts. j LICENCE IN DIVINITY.—Second class, E. Jacket* *2 D. E. Jones third class, T. A. Phillips, S. J. TreW*^ J. H. Jcnes, T. Lloyd, and J. L. Hupnes. i| MODERATIONS.— Special in Honour.—Theologi^J First class, JS. L. Lewis second class, W. A. iior\I Mathematical: First class, A. T. Humpb^ Historical: Second class A. C. Iiiingworth, !>■ a Mars den, and F. D. Pierce. Scientific: First 0 M. Grace. Ordinary: First class. H. O, Davies, Davies, and J. A. iJees second class, D. A. Thotf^Jt third tdass, H. T. Millett, W. B. Williams, John J. W. Jon««, W. Lewis, and D. P. Thomas. J, RESPONSIONs.-dpecial-Theologic:.l.l; First II Jolin KVrtiis second class, John Davies. ClassicJL Second class. W. T. Davies and F. R. Williams ØJI thematical: Second class, F. P. Bennett, Histor Allowed a pass, D. W. Thomas. Scientific First Thomas Morris and E T. M. Evans second cljjfj James Davies, Queen Elizabeth's School. CarmartPhi Ordinary—First class G. Evans, D. T. Alban, Phillips, and ,J. E. Lloyd second class, J. Ho*l%, J "nes, W. J. Evans, and T. A. Thomas; third llichard Jones and D. Felix. A PRIZES —Bates—John Evans and T. Morris, Bur,ess—Grace Ollivant. Theology—Allen. Clas'Vj/ W. Williams. Mathematics—E. Jenkins. Grace. Hiatory—L. M. Roberts. Hebrew—&• J Lewis and IV. A Morris. Creaton Welott Essay Roberts. Chapel Reading—English. T. Vouna Welsh, W. F. Davie*, He said he bad to add to that list the bofl^S which had been gained elsewhere by that since last June. They were all follows:- j W. Lewis, formerly of the C liege School, scholar of St. David's College, inundation Sell"'1" Queen's College. Cambridge, and college prize t mathematics. 11. Williams, B.A., ExhibiLionP J Merton, 1st in history, and had awarded to lii"1^' Dean and Chapter of Exeter the Pbilpott's Exh'|litJt] of £ o0 per annum for graduates reading E, Jenkins, late of the College School and scholar JM St David's College, open mathematical scholarship A £ 40 at Magdalen College, Cambridge. K. J. M"a: cond mathematical houours, moderations, OXy ijj D. U. Marsden, College School and scholar of 5 David's College, scholarship of £1:10 for modern bill at Jesus College, Oxford. B. K. <> wen, scholar David's College, exhibition of £ 00 for classics at College, Oxford. L. J- Huberts, scholar of St College, exhibit! n of £ /0 for history at College, Oxford. Rev F. WATSON, B.D., one of tiie examine then prwented the examiners' report on results of tbe examinations lately beld, A,fJ carefully considering the various notes *jjj informal reports received from examiners, and "jjj work that had passed under his own noticSt M could confidently say that very excellent "ji had been done in that examination, while tue candidates were meu of exceptional merits^ Powers. In science, a very high level maintained throughout, and with one except none but first class papers were shown. were abundant traced of excellent teaching Ii much careful work. The degrees were then conferrsd.and aftertl the following gentlemen were received as porated members of Sc David's Coll ge Archdeacon of Carmarthen, Mr W. S. de Win (Haverfordwest), and the Rev George Bissett. THE LUNOHKON FF was held in the Schooi-hali, the Principe siding, and a large number of guests partook THE LUNOHKON FF was held in the Schooi-hali, the Principe siding, and a large number of guests partook Tho Bishop of ST DAVID'S, in proposing ,5 toast of The Churcb," eaid they bad of been benefitted with the recrudescence of c*tl statistical speculations which were before world about a year ago—or which, rather, not before the world, because, though little B» oozed out, yet the rest was kept iu tbe ground. (Laughter.) He would like to frKf why they ware issued so long after date, and they were chiefly confined to a of the principality which was to be the least strong portion of Church in Wales. Continuing, be said Wales was an integral part of England, and c J( must remember that if the Church in Wales 0 an integral portion of the Church of Etiglaii-io the state of Wales was part of the Kmgdoltf England. ,4 The Bishop of CHESTER, in responding, cated tbe adoption of a system whireby intending to take holy orders might receive preliminary training as lay helpers betweva -op time of their taking their degree and their 01" tion..X The Bishop of ST, ASAPH, v.'Lo also t spoke on the work done by the collage Church point of view. Other toasts followed.
PRESENTATION OF AN ADDP^Sif…
PRESENTATION OF AN ADDP^Sif THE BISHOP OF CHESTER. &010 A meeting was held in the Town-hall, LaB*l)fldl' during the morning- (Mr David Lloyll in .J> chair), at which a handsomely illuminated was presented to the Bishop of Chester by df Rev Mr Jones, vicar of Lattipeter, p Roderick Evans, on behalf of the inhabiting that town.
THE RECENT RAID ON THE.."…
THE RECENT RAID ON THE. DEfllJP CLUB. At Bow-street, on Wednesday, C..f t:v'n Cioix, Iai« secretary of the Adelphi Club, fined £ 200 in conii"tion with the -recent .1' appeared before Mr Vaughan, who asked .J' f')" he were now in a position to pay tU'3 1:'0; Defendant replied "No." Mr Vaughan J you must be imprisoned for two months.