South Wales Daily News

POLICE PROMOTIONS. SlK,^Jn TOTHEEDITOH. nterest an JOur ISSUG cf yesterday I read with or police promotions iti the ich Je orce>. :Ul account, no doubt, P^lic. xVhf%&t satisfaction to the police and ^enshire fQ,'r j° n?b the efikials of the Carmar- •oeir rule^ rf e same V Is it contrary to ^triing to 1^ *Fe. they afraid of the public 501116 corresnn^i lr c'°^na3? -A- few days ago &aP?r Und» ti !Ce appeared in your valuable f*?lice *!e heading of "Carmarthenshire I am sorry that "A ?e&dy's» ISergeant" did not reply to "Cwm- he is quitp etel" from enquiries made, I find 59nstable h^0i'leci in stating that the chief Inspector. firornpted his soil to the ofiice of J^tle, by/ ^wmhenuy seemed to know a j tli the forp too of the business connected that th^° i?S stat&3 ,n his letter of the 5th Pr°moted ta 6 le' constable's son has not been ?AS been "}S.Pectori although he admits he *>E not stsf-a IL ''Qspeetor's Pay. But why does that t),„ ,e latter truthfully 1 Is it not a « i this ef,Chlef constable has issued an order !? con-.f P.C. John Vaughane Philipps Say and rani-0 clerk) will receiva inspector's r.sha.]l ]P3„ as such from this date inclusive." "hether hve, It to yon, Mr Editor, to judge eh, r< a promotion or not.—I am, &c., 6' 1891- X.Y.Z.

OUR, PUBLIC "SERVANTS." J) • T0 THE EDITOIl. *arious the present strike my business at ri°Se Proxi^* of the day has brought me in Crn?the principal telegraph office 6. and f ^oticing a number of juveniles— ^dirjr* (.i. emale—female predominating—pro- r^eRtiojlfl(4 the official entrance of the above- »?0se Voiinr/r n^i caused me to wonder what ?Ueh iihnoL v/ere doing in an office of so ke>ho L ,?ce' and it led u;e to enquire from J^rinners l. be likely to know, if they were n?r°uSh tiip' Wa,s ^formed that they had been tuition as learners in the school at 0rminj* li 1 lee! and were at present per- my ;«f'^is" duties at the Docks. Had as a been personally known to + 4 ^clineri^worthy person, I should have Jreate^ jj. have doubted his statement, and r^true, ^ridieulous, but I tiud that it is only "Using it seems monstrous that the important ?rge anj .Je £ ranis which necessarily arise in a .houlci fiportant shipping centre lihe Cardiff t Ca,li fullv laillPulated by youngsters like these. .Vv° 'la.ilv v, ^Pathise with the officials of the rpCentlv Pal>ers in Cardiff in their difficulties— ow^i? ^ell ilhtstrated by the Man About J w lr news matter is entrusted to those ^lly entering that official sanctum. I st. ne\v«r.lVe to tVie inconvenience caused to n ri0?1s aflal p8?61^ °^cials, but it is a far more fc&idgj to men of business, where very often toPc"'tanc al^ts, and otb.er matters of equal i le8ram 'Hf,('epencini £ > on the accuracy of a Why is it so many young emIjl°yed ? Is there a scarcity actuai- ^Perafc°ra ? Or is the depart- k a desire of economy? If rx< 'iervnM' object in view, it is scandalous should suffer merely for the whim » WV ^5 cand grabbing public department— F.«0rTn°U3 they would devote some of their L 3 ln supplying the public with an bve tho telegraph service. Why should they ^ly. j lon°poly if they do not treat the public 4^eSratr °r(.0Ile:. shall Lesiiat? before entrusting ^r<n. £ to ttnder mercies at th« t entrance to the head telegraph ar'i selifv^i 113 ar.d 10 a.m. resemo'«» a. 'J^v'ce. more than a branch of th« Civil ^-i^)tler.?Cal Postmaster (with his long ex- *•» EU°h a stfcte of things !r.e?r«inK "Titcs.sen the public confidence in its I he anr' I trust that, as one of the 1 i" ta'ie measures to remedv, which is I power to do.—I am, &c., 1 T i eh. 14th, 1831. MERCANTILE.

I DISPUTE. 1 £ ° THE EDITOB. 1 'a^6j}iade-f 146,713 Lewis and Hu^b Owen I ih i om' 'temerib which is teen^ing with f«Si a, ,1Si'slon and commission. The gentle- remedy ac hand if they tk lhat f-0 obviate paying the usual fee, CoVtjr) »y purchasing- the grave site, which have done by Faculty. The same »io° thelr, ir> course, cover the headstone. ey couId not> ^thout my permis- {{j^hino- .,iever t[iey liked with headstone or I »key 1?U ln the churchyard. They can now. eiu°u!d nnf P".rchase by Faculty this privilege. statement of Messrs Jwlguh 0wen> is of importance k6(^ ^or tKft +1 thefee are the gentlemen who in lh eme,it that Mrs Ellen Parry *0rv> 11 of a f f e]^ to be a disreputable Jl0na.nc« thp«6 c chyard. In answer to the CteSC? ??w relate' 1 beS to state that 4o?' It w "aid ln my house about a previous test in T Suhgequent to this it was mentioned, 8i», 6 datt reininded them how I had been misled were silent. But the fee has ne8t"casee Paid, If the present one was to be a ^Ue'eiv llQUst be a test <v.se all round. I can- ate~vatic6 ti? myself how people can regard it a nQt cona, i ,cailiR their own prejudices only Otlly int in the matter, as if these were ate rais<jfrerinvolved, therefore, a storm ''Vv o Vs significant that the executors W ^i11 indignation at Barmouth. T Gainst ^u0 We^ i,s not directed against me, a?lfed tk ']Seive~. Oricl-u,1^ 111 my house if they were going to tina Crt* l.n the &rave- They said, after AV, ii^'dting- glance on one another, dis- l'«n Ar°' The representative of the foa n ics was told that there was a re- l'ireEared for a second coffin in the ^Uen §ev J- Gwynoro Davies said that ^OlJ> ■^arry had provided her "Hetty ^e|]rl^cle f na<! is, as is understood, prepared a hjt(j l'iets the coffin. The executors know t grav48^10'^111^ of fche kind prepared, nor ^nv a fc6 en Purchased. As the case then bft 0 ^nienfe ;esfc case> in all its aspects it was not ^tifi &ed.' opinion, that this grave should executors did not deliver me the "^Ceii, th» .he 7s 6d, as I was in Carnarvon- sin time. The certificate I have to Ce" executors conveniently l wit), mention the memory inci- !h no* '^aod'« reSard to the position of ,'arj aUowi« ^^?ve- There can be no grievance e executors that in which they '"heij'^uth i, r moral right. The parishioners of ^'■WP'^ion °r°uohly understand the case, and ^Se>t00fft^ral]y is that ths executors have ltig o°th the public sentiment and the ^tlvS>ran0ttheir ill-advised attempt at creat- itl calu 8a'd th Ce' i which the Cumbrian News ina at; '"the greatest scandal of all was IV-n Scandal." —I am, Ac., ^ectorv „ K- HUGHES. Barmouth, Feb. 14th, 1891.

ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER AT TONGWYNLAIS. GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST A HAULIER AT LLANDAFF. James Snell, haulier, Cardiff, was charged at the Llandaff police-court on Monday, with having caused the death of Alfred Howells, a boy who resided with his parents at Cairns-street, Cathays, on the 28th January last. There were on the Bench Mr Jonas Watson and Colonel Woods. Mr Belcher appeared for the prosecu- tion and Mr George David for the defence. Alfred Griffiths (13), living at 16, Richards- street, Cathays, deposed that on the night of the 28th, he, in company with Thomas Brooks, Oennis McCarthy, and Alfred Howells, went to Pontypridd to remove-some furniture belonging to Mr Brooks, Woodville-road, Cathays. The defendant Snell was in charge of the van as driver. Deceased accompanied the boy, Brooks, for the purpose of having a ride. Before starting on their journey defendant had a refresher in the house, and on the journey to Pontypridd he visited a public-house, where he stayed about five minutes. Having arrived at their destination, and disposed of tho furniture, defendant again went into a public-house. Witness, Howells, and defendant then started back on their journey, leaving Brooks and McCarthy behind. It was about 7 or 7.30' when they started back. On reaching the Cardiff side of Nantgarw two men, named James Tracy and Usher, overtook the van. The men got into the van, and soon afterwards he heard defendant ask Tracy if he would go out and take charge of his horses, which had been going along the road previously for about twenty minutes without anyone minding them. The defendant was inside lying down at the time he asked them. The horses could not be seen from the inside of the van. Tracy complied with defendant's wish. He also gave Howells the whip, and told him to go out to tickle up the leading horse. Usher left the man at Walnut Tree. Before anything further hap- pened he noticed that prisoner was not sober, "hen they got to Tongwynlais the defendant and Tracy went into a public-hou.se. They were inside from five t ten minutes. The defendant then got into the van, and Tracy drove. After leaving Tongwynlais he noticed that prisoner was intoxicated, and he lay down and went to sleep. Before reaching the Common prisoner woke up and sent the lad Howells out with Tracy. The defendant then went to sleep again. Shortly afterwards witness noticed that the horses went suddenly quicker, in consequence of which he looked out of the van and saw Howells lying on p ffround, with Tracy picking him up. 1 risoner was still in the van, but he could not say whether he was asleep. -tra.cy and witness went to Howells' assistance, and found him dead. When he went back he found defendant at the horses' heads. Tracy shouted to defendant, saying "'Come and help f?,6-' that boy is dead. Snell did not come to their assistance, but helped to put the body on the tail-board. They then took the body to the 1 hree Horseshoes, Maindy. It was very dark at the time. Defendant took charge of the horses after the body had been put into the van. James Tracy (19), fish hawker, living at Bute- street, Cardiff, gave corroborative evidence, and saId, in addition, that there was no one minding the horses when he overtook the van. Richard Young, landlord of the Three Horse- snoes, Job Serman, labourer, Whitchurch, and Herder also gave evidence. Ihe magistrates adjourned, and on'their return into court Mr Watson said there were certain I circumstances which must be taken into consider- atron in prisoner's favour. He was not entirely to blame for the sad accident, and the death was not caused any culpable negligence on his Mr Watson, however, commented very strongly on the driver allowing the horses to be taken charge of by men like Tracy, he not know- ing their capability of discharging such service, and not knowing what consequences might arise. He, lioy/ever, had no doubt in his mind that the best driver in the world under such conditions could not have avoided accidents happening when a horse took fright, as in this case. Death oc- curred undoubtedly from misadventure, and the bench would dismiss the case.

THE IRON TRADE. WOLVRRHA.{PTON, Saturday.—The chief feature of interest which has transpired since last report is that which refers to the position of the finished iron trade. In the sheet department there is considerable depression, and the latest evidence of this is the failure of Messrs Daniel Growcutt and Sons, of Bilston. The liabilities are between £6,000 and £7,000, and the creditors have accepted, conditional to a committee of investigation being appointed, a composition of 7s 6d in the pound, payable in several instalments extending over 12 months. The sheet department of Messrs Growcutt's works ha,ve been closed since Novem- ber, and now the other portion of the works have been shut down. The establishment includes four or five mills and about twenty puddling furnaces, and, when work is plentiful, employment is afforded to 200 hands. The firm makes sheets, hoop, strip, and other descriptions. The high price of fuel and pigs and the low price of sheet iron is assigned as the chief cause of the failure. To-day (Saturday), moreover, the two establish- ments of the Bilston Iron Company, Limited, Bilston, namely the Stonefield Works and the Factory Works, have ceased operations. They incitide about five sheet mills and eight puddling furnaces, and employ 140 workpeople. The causes for this stoppage are stated to be the same as in Messrs Growcutt's case. Prices continue low. Singles can be obtained at from £7 to £7 5s; doubles, £7 5s to JB7 10s and lattens, £8 to JB8 5s. The efforts by the Sheet Iron Manufacturers' Association are being continued to obtain the consent of the whole of the sheet trade of South Staffordshire to the enforcement of a minimum selling price. Three firms still hold aloof from the combination, and steps are still being taken to obtain their assent. Some makers declare that present prices mean a loss of from 10s to 15s on every ton of sheets produced. Selling prices are about 50s less than this time a year ago, yet fuel, instead of declining in value, has gone up, and makers have now to pay from 9s 6d to 10s per ton for coal, and 5s 6d for engine slack—which are very heavy, considering that the production of every ton of sheets involves the con- sumption of from 2 tons 15 cwt. to 3 tons of fuel. The bar trade is quiet, at J38 for .marked sorts down to £ 6 for common. Hoops and strip are in good sale at £6 15s. 40s is still quoted for cinder pigs, with 45s to 47s 6d for partmines, and 70s upwards for all mine liotbiast. BARROW, Monday.—There is less doing in hematite pig' iron this week, and the trans- actions are not of much importance. Confidence has again been checked by speculators, who are holders of warrant iron, and who are underselling makers this means that furnaces are being put out of blast to reduce the out- put, and to checkmate to some extent the in- fluence of stock holders. 50s 44 is quoted for warrant iron cash, while makers are still asking 53s 6d net f.o.b. for mixed numbers of Bessemer. There is nothing new to repott in the steel trade, very little new business being done. Very few inquiries are being made for steel rails, ald these are of an unimportant character. Shipbuilders are briskly employed.

MINERS' MEETING AT PORTH. The monthly meeting: of the Rhondda, Gilfach, Glyncorrwg, and Ynysbwl House Coal Associa- iwn was held 011 Monday, at the Washington Hotel, Porth, under the prosidencv of Mr J. Coleman, Clydach, Rhondda. Mr W. A shton, i nyshir, was in the vice-chair, and 19 collieries Coleman, Clydach, Rhondda. Mr W. A dlton, i nyshir, was in the vice-chair, and 19 collieries were represented. Mr Morgan Weckes (agent) and Mr A. Robbins (secretary) were in attend- ance. The agent having reported the result of his visit to tho Steam Coal Miners' Association to solicit their aid in the matter of the Pearhuofe safety lamp dispute, a resolution was passed thanking the steam coal miners for their readi- ness to assist the house coal men to obtain their rights, and for the very liberal financial support given them.—It having' been reported that the workmen of the Danniderri Colliery, Merthyr, had failed to obtain the last two advances of 2% per cent., it was resolved that the agent should see the manager, and, in the event of the matter not being settled, that the workmen be permitted to hand in their notioes terminating contracts at the, first opportunity.—It was agreed to make a levy of 6d per man during the coming month to support the Llwyncelyn workmen now on strike.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. SANDOWN PARK MEETING. TO-DAY'S RACING. ORDER OF RUN:\l:G,-Hunters' Flat, 1.30; Prince of Wales's Steeplechase, 2; Hunters' Hurdle, 2.30 Sell- ing Handicap Steeplechase, 3 Burwood Steeple. chase, 3.30 Cardinal Hurdle, 4. ENTRIES. SELLING lluNTERs' HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.—Twc miles. 's st I b ys st lb Sweetbread a 12 7 Lucky Drop "a 11 0 Wild Meadow a 12 5 Loch Dhu a 10 12 Edward a 12 0 SELLING HUNTERS' 'FLAT RACE.—Podophyllion (aged), Glenquoich (aged), Rajah (aged), Agricola (aged), Fairtield (aged), Shadow Dance (5y), and Bur- ton (aged). ARRIVALS. The Vicar, Podopliyllon, Sweetbread, Burton, Fair- field, Ed ward, Rajah, Glenquoich, Shadow Dance, Loch Dhu, Lucky Drop, Wild .Meadow, The Tyke, and Terror. Expected—Leprechaun, Codicil, and several others from Fit ton's, Swatton's, Harding's, Gatmnd's, and the New-market, Lewes, and Epsom stables in the morning. SCRATCHINGS. All engagements—Curragh Star. February Hurdle Race, Manchester-Transept, Lord Marmion, Macintyre. Manchester engagements-Magic. LONDON BETTING. MONDAY N'IGIM WATERLOO CUP. 7 to 2 agst Col. North's nom. (t) 9 to 1 — Mr Davey's nom. (t & e) 10 to 1 — Mr Jewell's nom. (t) 20 to 1 — Mr Cross's nom. (t) 20 to 1 — Mr Fawcett's nom. (t & 0) 25 to 1 — Mr Russell's nom. (t) 40 to 1 — Mr Graham's nom. (t) LINCOLN HANDICAP. 100 t8 9 agst Wiseman (t) 100 to 6 — Detective (t <& 0) 20 to 1 — Screech Owl (t & o) 33 to I — War Dance (o) BOAT RACE. 7 to 4 on Oxford (o) GRAND NATIONAL. 100 te 14 aist Come Away (o) 9t. 1 — Ilex (t & oi 100 to 9 Emperor (t & e) 100 to 8 — Choufleur (t & w) 20 to 1 — Jason (t) 25 to 1 Harlequin (t & 0) 33 te 1 — Phil (t) TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS 11 to 4 agst Peter Flower (t) 3 to 1 — Gouverneur (t) 6 to 1 — Orvieto (o, 7 to 1 w) THE DERBY. 9 to 2 agst Peter Floiver (0, 95 to 20 w) BOAT RACE. 7 to 4 on Oxford (0) THE RACING WORLD says:—22% 3, 6, 42, 66t THE SPORTING WORLD says12, 20, 21, 41, 48, 59, 54. A STABLE LAD'S Tip for the Lincoln Han- dicap send 2s 6d.—E. J., 13, Caistor Park-road, West Ham, London. 219 THE MIDDLEHAM (AIFNTor) OPINION says:- A, 5 Btick, Apple B, 6 Selling, Podophyllon. Shef- field—Dick Webster. Matador. Manchester tele- grams, 3s 6d. Address—Mentor, Middleham, Bedale. LINCOLN HANDICAP. LINCOLN HANDICAP. LINCOLN HANDICAP. LINCOLN HANDICAP. GRAND NATIONAL. GRAND NATIONAL. &c. A boom to everyone for the Straight Tip and Road ta Success. Send at once thirteen stamps for my marvels. Payment after satisfaction. Private letters, 5a monthly wires, Is 6d daily. Address—M. BOBBINS, Italian House, 22, Dowuham-road, Kingslan4 Lon- don. N. '9082

COURSING. THE WATERLOO CUP. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY NIGHT. Beautiful weather has prevailed here during th( last few days, and, should the pleasant state of affairs continue, visitors to the Waterloo Meeting will have a most enjoyable time of it. The meadows are in splendid order, and the hares are looking better tha. they have done for many years past. The whole of the running will take place on the Hill House side of the estate, and it was officially announced this afternoon that the meet on the opening day would be at Lydiate Station for Gore House Meadows, at 1C o clock. Co]. North's team, we hear, arrived safelv at Hightown, and Fullerton and his kennel companions were looking in the best of health. Mr Douglas has at the last moment decided to run Full Captain, but we have not at present heard what will fill his nomination Mada having gone amiss, Mr F. Graves has de- cided to run his black dog, Gus Harris, by Lights o' London out of Gladsome. Most of the probable run- ners have already taken up their quarters in the neigh. bourhood, and from all we can hear they are in the best of health. PROBABLE REPRESENTATIVES. Mr G. J. Alexander's Lord March. by Mortimer- Josephine Marquis of Anglesey's Rhymes, late Times, by Green- tick-Tinsel S11 AV. C. Anstruther s Arpasia, bv Arbury—Anguish Mr Anderton's Apperley, by Misterton—Mermaiden Capt Archdle ns Mr Larri's Harrisie, by Pinkerton. dam by Hen-era—Mazurka T" Park, by Jester—Brampton Mr J. H. Bibby s Berere. by Jock MacPerson—Blacl Mau Mr A. Brisco's Gladisla, by Mentor—Gladys Sir T. Brocklebank's Beverage, by Carralze-FLit Flower Mr R. B. Carruther's Lady Narin, by Bumswark. Bab II Mr T. J. Cottle's Romero, by Greentick-Martila Mr Harding Cox's Mespilus, by Greentick-Madeline MrE. M. Crosse's Cocoa Water,by Greentick—^ladelint Mr G. Darlinson's Dalehouse,by Dick Day—Miss Statoo Mr E. Davey's Simonian, by Greentick—Bit of Fashion Mr A. J. S Dixon's Dale Diver, by Let Go-Disgiiise Mr R. M. Douglas's Full Captain, by Miller's Dale- Dear Fieanor Air AV. Dunn's St Michael II., by Greentick- -Leaderess II Major Graham Edwardes's Sam Morgan, bv Stafi of Lita-Sallie Day y Capt. Ellis's Ann Dixon, by Bedtime-Olivette II ,w^ts Faster atKl Easter (late Pride of Oakheld), by Northern Express—Pride »f Belmont Mr M. Iletcher's Fuse, by Gay City—Suppliant MrJ. Gilbody's Besieger, by Lance" M'Pherson—Hush Mr R. F. Gladstone's Green Hat, by Greentick- Jennie MacPlierson Mr T. Graham's Powfoot, by Glenlivet-Alary Morrisoi Mr F. Graves's Gus Harris, by Lights of London- Gladsome Earl of Haddington,s Clyde Ruins (late Old Walls), bl I,achie-Loosome Mr M. G. Hale's Shortsplice, by Greentick-Hark Mr T. P Hale's Epicliarmus, by Jester—Brampton Mr H. Haywood's Fitz Fife (late Royal Chiall b) Royalty ll-Bude Light Mr J. Hinks's Royal Speed, by Royalty TI-Bude Light Major Holmes s Hobart Town, by Puddletown- Houssa Mr S. H. Hyde s^Chatham, by Laocoon—Ballymena Mr W. Ingram's Cagliostro, by Greentick—Mis' Glendvne Mr T. Jenkins's Mentra Gwell, by Greentick— Jenm I Jones Sir R. Jardine's Gwenna, by Flanigam—Gladys Mr R. W. Jewell's Not Out, by Greentick-Mist Glendvne Mr A. H. Jones's Jolly Mystery, by Misterton—Mer- maiden EarlKilmorey's Clyde Spray,by Petrarch—Corstorphihc Capt. M'Culmoiit's Coagli Lass,by Odoardo—Mrs Mabel Mr C. Marfieet's Mad Fury, by Greentick—Mania Mr R. B. Maiher's Meol Major, by R. Hailiday- Meols Magic Mr H. G. Miller's Albertus, by Hullingar—Merry Lass MrS. E. Morrell's Sweet Home, by Greemick Sail' Day Mr L. Nicholl's Nebula, by Greentick—Wilson Col North's Fullerton. by Greentick—Bit of Fashion Mr W. Osborne's Thimble, by Green tick-']') sel Mr R. Paterson's Regularity, by Pious Fraud—Wapiti Mr D. J. Paterson's Lord Burnswark, by Burnsward— Rangitiki Mr L. Pilkington's Pusnilio, by Phoebus—Pimento Mr S. L. Reed llS Mr W. William's Glenmahra. bl Alistei-loii-Guliiare II Mr J. Russell's Real Lace, by Royal King—Stylist Lady Earl of Sefton's Humprey Hall, by Greentick—Fancj Jane Mr A. Sidney's Smack, by Craig Yad-Nlaid of Honoui Mr W. H. Smith's (K.) Donald O'Kane, by Northern Express—Dewy Shamrock Mr W. H. Smith's (S.) Perpetua, by Phoebus- Movement Mr S. Swinburne's Kncckninny Boy, by Alcides- Wandering Kate Mr N. Smith's (Mr W. L. Morris) Welsh Gem, bi Misterton—Gulnare II Mr J. H. Salter's Netherwilton, by Greentick-Bit of Fashion Mr J. Trevors Donald Graham, by Jcck Macpherson —Dear Meg Mr C. Trotter's Rose of Summer, bi' Royal Kinc— Stylish Lody Alr T. Tyler's Black Girl, by Curious Card—True Girl U Mr F, Watson's HaSty Anne, by Hasty Jack-Happy Mary Mr W. Ward's ilorojjton, by, Greentick—Tinsel

llgf1.A..L UNION OF TEACHERS. 8N 0N OF EXECUTIVE. 1891. v*VbT^ay i To THE. KDirop- 4rrj,itiri Pan- lriotiopolise a small space in your wrr to appeal to all those teachers gj"* Air Aikle meTnbers of the above union to It active ert Horton at the next election of ^H^ords^: I'P hisl0tt of toe greatest pleasure to call the Qs ea!ldid:ry fellow-teachers of South Wales -tn0? ithfi sjYUrG' inasmuch as I have had, ^any *tratot f_ yeai'^ I was assistant science ^orts Birmingham School Board, ? fatK° fl)rthp» !ls of witnessing his unceasing r^^Ir tjerk$s lini cause of teachers and to help ^hi ^on ones. 'HE CoUE^SED through the Borough-road He then had charge TU R ^oiirBritish School, King's Cross, A E BTRV_KBIRM;~«NU"A"KA^ YEARS. from whenco ^-A.]??HFIELD3 T> ^HAM. There he was master of k year°ar for another four- 3,3 been3' and for tlle last e'ght IU^HIPI ■, °F T, F, most successful head- department school ^OT ,RD ,SCH001). numbering 1,000 SRD ^H,AM ANR? SUP.P°rted by the DL.ST"CT Association of both STINPF PENDEJ?fina teachers, but also by trained teachers, who have a K 0RT°ti IF ON OF THEIR own M the district, ^HALF S BEEN ^LNED THE union in 1874, and since In Biiw°sfc enthusiastic worker in its he has been a. most Mojj years the committee of the association ^ftn attende i en president of the associa- „ "e Cllnfti.0 most of the conferences and tn chairulanCe was held in Birmingham in >^ry f n?ing this ? the reception committee. oller in SnnPi!1 to a close, 1 trust that £ *ntle a,11d thereb- ^a^s will vote for Mr A. 'Who « ev £ rSeclJ^ the services of a ~H a:n' <fee-' fc0 8ght tlie tea ?EHOIHSIT?? WAKEFIELD, ^tb, I89l, 0r for the Swansea Tji-r, School Board. -pRopos-pr-:—■

IISTERMG^ LIMITS OF AGE IN U TO £ LARE«CHOOLS. Call aJ,shall feel 'u,K,.EniTOK. r^'iie ofention to this1^f you wil1 a^ow me ^ak-tfcoo he v5)arnai"von"hiJreCt'T -The ln'°P°?ed N n hy 0iL wh'ch in So^e Joi"t Education lnWh!5cllolarT1? as un examni resPects has been ^Us??eci'ate oil er. 10 years o?P e' Provides that Viv 1iave PasilT Every SCh^ t0 ve admitted to an A«SS23?^S! !» retained alter i nNation of the h«n 1 hodv, upon the »U Qot ]»_ head-master or head- V^trance » W Aether it, khatlo any ^tion f0 Proposed to hold W ;lil 4r,JmbJi(: element 0S° fb° have noi •C°f their r ^iU be ea^, /y f hool. I faRcy "e lie^ s from all to fe^e num- ,ry ^icult ti ^rcas. and it will Perhaps^0/06 & bigh SCan" ^hich ma idea of proposed limit 11*. 11*. but any fear of danger to them to me quite groundless. As a rule, those who are satisfied with the teaching given in elementary schools will not think of removing their children from them before the 5th standard has been reached. Why should they wish to pay more for an education which is no better? If, however, in special cases it would be of advantage to transfer the children at an earlier stage to a good intermediate school it is a pity, by a hard and last rule, to make the change impossible. The same consideration applies perhaps with still greater force to the case of those who send their children to private adven- ture schools for their preliminary training. But on the whole, perhaps, no great harm will be done by a fixed lower limit the chief objection to it seem to be that it. is unnecessary and impracticable. There are, however, more serious objections to the upper limit. I have not been able to learn what there is to be said in favour of it. It has been suggested that a case may occur of boy, who was quite unable to proiit by the teaching, or unfit, for other reasons, to remain in school, being urged by foolish parents to stay there after he had outgrown all his younger companions, and that the upper limit would serve to get rid of such an unde- sirable pupil. But, surely, the school authori- ties ought to be able to deal with such cases with- out any rule as to age. Such a boy as is here supposed ought not to be allowed to remaiii up to the age of 18. In fact, ordinary prudence common sense, together with a proper exercise at school authority, should be sufficient for such cases. If thought necessary, however, the com- mittee may make special provision for investing the governing body with the necessary power. In all ordinary cases I suspect the school's dilliculty will be to keep the pupils after 16, and not to get, rid of them at 18. Thus it seems clear that the rule in the case of those who enter the school as younger pupils is quite unnecessary. But in Wales we have a large number ot young men who wish to go to school after 18, and even alter 20. This is the case with many of those who are preparing to enter theological colleges with a view to the ministry, where, from the nature of the work, an early decision on the part of the candidate can hardly be expected. There are besides a largo number of young men, especially in country disiricts, who at a, comparatively ad- vanced age decide to enter the medical or legal professions or Civil Service. Why should all these, if over 18, be excluded from the inter- mediate schoolsTheir case was probably pre- sent to the minds of the members of the Carnarvonshire committee when they added that saving clause. But why, we may ask, set up a limit with one hand and provide, with the other, a cumbrous means of getting over itIndeed, why should the adult pupils to received with more suspicion than the others ? The school will gain in every way from the pre- sence of such men. They will help to give it a steadier tone, to promote discipline, and to give variety to the matter and methods of teaching. Why then did the Carnarvonshire committee, with the needs of the adult pupils before their eyes, fix an upper limit at all ? .1 understand that they were probably guided by the view of the Charity Commissioners, who are accustomed to such limits in the endowed schools which come under their notice. It seems to me a pity that the Welsh committees should be unduly hampered by the Charity Commissioners even in the case of endowed schools, but, if I am not mistaken, their approval is necessary only in these cases. The schemes for new schools may be made by the committees alone, with- out any reference to the Charity Com- missioners. I trust that public attention will be directed before it is too late to the importance of providing for adult pupils, and that representa- tions will be made to the county committees for their guidance. It is highly undesirable, it seems to me, to put more into the schemes than is abso- lutely necessary everything that can with safety be left to the county or local governing bodies should be so left. The new organization, how. ever well planned, will scarcely be perfect. Now, unless a fresh act is passed, or the old a.ct con- tinued, the present county committees will cease to exist some time next year, and their function will be performed henceforth by the Charity Commissioners..AH those who have reason to distrust their action in the matter of schools will do well to see that as little as possible is left in their powar.—T am, &c., D. MORGAN LEWIS. University College, Bangor,

DARK SPOTS AT BLACKWOOD. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—Will you allow me A small space in your valuable paper to ask the lighting committee if they know where the bottom of the village is ? If they do let them take a walk down some night and sec for themselves .if there is not need of a few lamps. Mr Editor, it is something dis- graceful to have to travel down to the twenty-five houses that are here, for the roads are a. foot deepinclay, and there is no other way to approach the houses but through the clay, and it is that dark that you can hardly see a, foot before you.— I am, &c., Blackwood. T. ENWRIGHT.

MAJOR JONES ON STRIKES. SUGGESTIVE SPEECH ON LABOUR COMBINATION. Major Jones addressed a public meeting at the Town-hall, Mountain Ash, on Monday night, en labour problems and organizations, ancient and modern. Mr J. W. Jones presided. There was a large attendence, composed chiefly of workmen, who convened the meeting. Major JONlS referred to the confusion of ideas in respect of trades unions and socialism. Ha gave a. summary" of the views of the different schools of socialism traced the history of the successive guilds which preceded modern trades unions, and continued as follows:— Until comparatively recent years it was a criminal offence against the law for workmen to combine for the purpose of securing an increase of wages and improving their positions* Dr Brcntrauo cites an instance in 1818, or 72 years ago, when bail to the amount of £200, and two sureties for £100 each, was required for the appearance of a work- man at the next session to answer a charge of combining. John Stuart Mill speaks of these laws against combination of workpeople much stronger than I dare to do as exhibiting the in- fernal spirit of the slave master, when to retain the working classes in avowed slavery has ceased to be practicable." Well, during the existence of these laws the men organised and met, when pos- sible, under the cloak of friendly benefit societies until finally the Combination Act was in 1825. All the authorities, and all ell informed employers, heartily commend the organisation, the trades unions, of workmen when wisely and fairly conducted, and I venture to assert that strikes and trade disturbances a.re least likely to occur where organisation is most complete. Some people even now talk of free labour as the panacea for all ills of the industrial world; and we again hear the old hackneyed arguments, the old terms of abuse applied to the leaders. To the men, free labour in its full significance means disorganisation, degradation, and the deplorable position of workmen during the worst period in the reign of George III. Without organisation the workmen have no adequate means for watching the international labour market, for ascertaining the price of the commodity which they produce for determining whether they are entitled to an advance of wages, and for making suitable representations to their employers asking for an advance. There is no equality of conditions between the employer of 5,000 men and each individual of the 5,000 men. When the 5,000 men are united there is an approximation towards equality. The masters, being numerically fewer and financially stronger, are better able to combine than the workmen completo organisation throughout the country in each trade is the only means for securing even terms. To prove by argument that their claim, for more pay or less time of labour is just will avail nothing unless there is power in the form of organisation, and unanimity behind the argument. Want of proper organisation and officers of ability are prolific causes of strikes. These industrial conflicts are akin to war itself, and should be the very last desperate resort of warkmen to advance their cause. Like an appeal to arms, a strike means a loss to the country and to those who are engaged in it. On the side of the masters it may mean heavy losses, and even bankruptcy itself. On the side of the men and their families it is attended by suffering and privation, by want, and even by death. A strike means all this, yet I am far from saying that a strike should never be resorted to. But the cause that is to be staked upon it should be carefully deliberated upon and pronounced worthy; the chances of victory should be fairly and dispassionately weighed the state of trade, the time of year, and public opinion should all be taken into account. I look upon the engineers' strike at Newcastle-upon-Tyne for the reduction of the time of labour to nine hours a day as a model in every respect. Having deliberated and determined upou the step to be taken, the repre- sentatives of the men wrote a respectful letter to the masters asking them to consent to a reduction of hours. The masters replied in a letter prepared by their solicitors declining their request. Thenexfc step taken by the men was to propose a meeting of six of the men and six of the masters to try and come to some understanding." The pro- posal was again declined through a. firm of solicitors. The men next resolved to come out on strike, as soon as they had worked their notices and on the 24th of May, 1871, they came out accordingly. You will observe that the men entered upon the campaign deliberately, laving tirst made overtures to the masters for a u™i conciliation, and after working their liVo ct-r-;i-lCe" hving- at Newcastle during pnHHed\L Y FIL watched carefully, and I am ln every step they took mel-Vhw^> the approval of their own conscience, and they carried public opiniea and sympathy with them from first to list And after a struggle of 20 wt £ ionlh. dav f-n irhmiTmaf-ket havinS revolutionised tiie labour maikefc of Britain. It is unwise, inju- dicious, it is criminal, to Kt.riV« l,T. „ falling market, when the snow is on the ground with your organization incomplete nor should the initial step be taken at the sacrifice of self respect, and the sympathy of the publio. But being strong in the righteousness of your cause, and having exhausted all the means of concilia- tion and peace, having observed the conditions of success, stand firmly together and never say die." Iain convinced that when organisations become universal on the part of employers a.nd employed, and means are adopted for keeping masters and men in constant touch by sliding- scale committees, or boards of conciliation, or other permanent bodies, strikes will disappear almost entirely from the industrial world.

HARRIS, erthyr, is noted all over Wales for Oil Portraits and Photographs. 1043 MAZAWATTEE TBAS are a. Household Word in Wales they recall the delicious Teas of 30 years ago

THE STRIKE AT VIVIANS' COLLIERIES. MASS MEETING OF THE MEN AT LANDORE. TRENCHANT SPEECH BY MR ISAAC EVANS. CRITICISMS OF SIR W. T. LEWIS. A meeting of the men employed at Messrs Vivians' collieries, who are now out oil strike, was held at Sydney-street Schoolroom, Landore, on Monday. The strikers, who number 450, are employed at the Pentre and Mynydd Collieries. The dispute has really been in existence for the past 12 months, and last November the men were on strike for a week, but returned to work on a day-by-day contract pending settlement. Negotiations have been resorted to, but so far without success. The dispute has arisen in con- nection with the levelling up, the men contend- ing that they simply ask for what has been conceded to their fellow workmen in the six-foot seam in other collieries. At Monday's meeting the chair was occupied by Mr George Mathias. The meeting bad been called to hear an address from Mr Isaac Evans (the district agent) bearing upon the recent negotiations which had been resorted to between himself and the masters' representatives. The OHAmMAN "aid that the word "strike" was very unpleasant to them, and he felt sure he was but expressing the feeling of all present in saying that they had done all they possibly could to avert the present strike. They had gathered together to know the result of the negotiations between their agent and the masters' representa- tives, and he hoped that they would reason everything in a manly and proper spirit. (Ap- plause.) It was the hope of all that the present differences between them and their masters would soon be brought to a termination; that they would return to work under better circumstances, and continue to work for many a year before any trouble should again arise. (Applause.) Mr ISAAC agent, then addressed the meeting in Welsh. He said that the question which had called them together was a very im- portant one. It had been under discussion for many months, and everything possible had been done by the workmen to effect a settlement, but so far they had only met with persistent refusals from the masters. Honestly speaking, he thought they were fighting more with Sir William Thomas Lewis to-day on this question. Sir William was at the head of affairs; he was chair- man of the sliding-scale committee, and he re- gretted to say that everything that was done was by Sir William's consent and without his con- sent nothing was done nor should be done as long as he was in the chair. Several points of difference had arisen between them and their masters, and these were considered at last Saturday's meeting of the sliding-scale joint com- mittee. The most important, however, was that bearing upon the six-foot seam, several points having been arranged with regard to the vein in question. The employers .sought to change the mode of working, but that had not been settled. Sir Win. Thomas Lewis said that this was a violation of the sliding-scale agreemont, but he (Mr Evans) contended it was not, because the employers and workmen had a perfect right, if they thought fit, to alter any mode of working, provided it was beneficial to both parties, and he now gave instances of such changes. On this par- ticular point he was almost persuaded that Sir William Thomas Lewis stood in their way, and said: You shall not do it The men asked, inasmuch as it was the employers who sought the change, that they should be paid the same wages as are paid in other collieries in the district for cutting and filling coal from the same vein. (Applause.) He believed they were en- titled to it, and they would not be satisfied untile they got it. (Applause.) Last Saturday Sii- William Thomas Lewis told them pretty plainly that they should not deviate from the form that was in existence when tho last arrangement was made. When, however, that arrangement was made, the question of levelling up was under dis- cussion, and they would remember that the em- ployers gave six months' notice to terminate that arrangement last June. They gave notice on the first of last October, which expired at the end of the month, and the result of the negotiations be- tween himself and Mr Nettell (representing Messrs Vivian and Co.) was that they should work on for two months at the present prices, Mr Nettell then promising that a settlement would be arrived at by the end of the year, and that they should be paid according to the levelling-up. That, however, had not been done, but he would say that Mr Nettell was in honour bound to fulfil that promise. (Applause.) If Dot, they could not rely on future promises. The result of the sliding-scale committee meeting was that Mr Colquhoun and Mr Abraham (Mabon) were appointed to meet, with the object of effecting a, settlement, and advising the men at the same tune to resume operations pending settlement. These gentle-men would probably meet next Friday week would they return to work in the meantime? (Loud cries of "No, no," amidst which Mr Evans resnmed his seat.) A Proposition was then made that the men should not return to work until a final settlement was arrived at. This was duly seconded, one workman remarking that they were all tired, and hated the arrangement of working day-by-day pending a settlement. (Applause).—Upon being put to the meeting the resolution was carried unanimously, and amid applause. Mr ISAAC EVANS, continuing, said he was really glad they had come to such a decision, and hoped they would now fight their battle man- fully. He believed tIlIY would in the end be victorious. (Cheers.) He advised the men not to hang about the collieries, but to try and securs work elsewhere. The feeling throughout the district was that they should get financial sup- P°rt (cheers)—but he should like to-see as many as possible getting work. If there were some amongst them who got work, and were stopped without getting legal notice, then all he would say was that they would fight such cases in the Q .w courtsand claim com pensation. (Applausa) oir Wm, Thos. Lewis further told them on Satur- day in straight words that they should not in any way break the agreement made. Mr Morgan Weeks asked a question whether it was not possible to appoint two men representing both parties to settle, the question. Sir William replied "No J" (" oname He would not permit itas chairman °f the committee. Sir William for some reason or other had to leave the committee, and he would conscientiously say—and he was. quite willing that Sir William should know it through the press—that it would have been no loss whatever if he had gone an hour earlier. (Laughter and applause.) He was glad to say that all the men's representatives on the sliding scale looked upon the matter upon principle, and fully supported their claim. (Cheers.) He was quite willing to stand aside when Mr Colquhoun and Mr Abraham cama down, but the latter had said that he would do nothing without consulting his wishes. (Applause.) He h^d no hesitation whatever in saying that Mr Abraham would see that full justice was 'y-:l.S given to them. (Applause.) They must tight the battle manfully and to the bitter end now that they had commenced the strike. They had great powers against them—the power of the Employers Association, and also of Sir Hussey Vivian. He would not say one disrespectful word of the latter gentleman. (Cheers.) Not a single interview had been made with him regard- ing this question—everything had been carried on between Mr Nettell and himself he there- fore, did not think it would be right on his part to utter any words disrespectful of their em- ployer. (Applause.) He had bad no conversa- tion or communication whatever with him, but if it were acceptable to them he would now suggest ( that an invitation should ? be sent to Sir Hussey to meb the workmen. (Ap- plause.) Such an interview between masters and men and officials ought to take place, so that they might see whether something could be done to arrive at a settlement. (Applause.) Ho was quite prepared to take such a course, and if it were followed he believed there was a possibility of arriving at a speedy solution. (Cheers.) He should not like it to go from that meeting that the men were afraid, and he sincerely hoped that no one would play the part of a blackleg. (Ap. plause.) Ho was afraid that if they could not approach Sir Hussey in this manner the fight would indeed be a bitter one. They were not only fighting Sir William Thomas Lewis and Sir Hussey Vivian, but the whole of the Employers' Association, and what was their custom about a, strike 1 It was this although the men had given their month's notice, and legally worked it although they had worked three months by the day-by-day system pending a settlement, yet when a strike took place in a colliery a list of the whole of the workmen was prepared and sent to the secretary of the association, who in turn sent it to all the collieries in and out, as far as possible, of the association, in order to starve those who were out on strike to accept the terms of their employers. (Cries of "Shame.") He trusted the day had passed when they need fear anything from that, because unionism had so taken root throughout the country, and would give them such support as to enable them to issue victorious in the end. (Applause.) There was a strike in the upper end of the county, at Cardiff, and now tuey had one in the lower end. He did not know whether they would shake hands, and fight their battles together. (Cheers.) He trusted justice would be done in both cases—they were merely asking for it in the way of a levelling up in that locality as had taken place in other locali- ties. ^(Cheers.) During the last twelve months over 3,000 men in their district had had a level- ling up, but they were the only ones left out in the cold. ("Shame!") If they did not get the levelling up, the result would be that those who had would be levelled down. (" No No !") Those wore the men now ready to support them, and as they were prepared to supply "powder aiD I they should not be afraid of entering the field of battle, but they should fire and con- quer, and not be ashamed' or afraid of anything they had done. (Loud applause.) One or the audience sa.d that a rumour had gone about, and really frightened the men, to tho effect that if they did not resume work, as recom- mended by the sliding-scale committee they would not receive support from the district.' Was it true, he asked Mr Evans "Certainly' was the reply, which was received with applause. The suggestion that Sir Hussey should meet the workmen gained much favour, a miner ulti- mately proposing that Mr Isaac Evans should write to him upon the matter. They had been led and drawn too long, he added, and they should now have a decisive agreement, substan- tiated on paper. (Cheers.) The resolution was seconded, and carried with acclamation. Mr EVANS added that, in the course of a few further remarks, that the reason why he had asked the reporters to be present was that the masters should sea what was said at their meet- ings. (Applause.) He wished that one had been present during bis interviews with Mr Nettell, but even if he were to ask the latter gentleman whether one should attend, he might just as well ask him for £10Q. (Laughter.) The proceedings then ended.

CARDIFF CORPORATION. THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE. LOCATION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE. THE SEVERN NAVIGATION. An important meeting of the Parliamentary Committee of the Cardiff County Council was held on Monday at the Town-hall, there being present Alderman D. Lewis (deputy-Mayor, in the chair), Aldermen Sanders, Jacobs, Carey, D. E. Jones and Waring, and Councillors Ramsdale, Mildon, Tucker and Vaugban. A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce composed of Messrs Riley, Wilson, Trounce ^n(l 1- Morel — attended in reference t° the suggesteri removal of the Custom House, and -iV- r Wheatley read a letter from the Custom House authorities in London stating that the matter had been under their consideration but as the sum paid by bonded-store merchants and others amounted to £ 61,000 per annum, and the Custom House was in the most convenient place at present for those merchants, the authorities u take into account the wants of those firms.^ They could, however, see that there was I great inconvenience to the merchants of Cardiff, and the shipowners in par- ticular, through the Custom House being at such a distance from the docks. The authorities had received a memorial Irom the Incorporated Cham- bers of Commerce bearing upon the point, and suggested that if the Corporation and the Cham- ber of Coninierce could arrange for some suitable site at the Docks, they would favourably consider the question ofopeninganofficethereforthereport- ing, clearing, and making entries of imports, &c. In regard to the question of making Cardiff a wmc-testing port, the letter pointed out that the quantity consigned to Cardiff was so small that it was hardly worth while. The matters referred to in the letter were fully discussed by the committee and the deputation, the latter suggesting that the proposal of the Customs authorities would meet the requirements of the case. Alderman Carey, however, pointed out that wines imported into Cardiff had to be sent to Bristol to be tested, and he instanced a case of a vessel delivering wines at Ely harbour, and thence hauled to Cardiff, after which samples had to be sent to Bristol to be tested, and alto- gether there was a delay of several days, in addition to the expense, and he was unable to supply his customers until the samples were returned. At Bristol wines could be sent directly from the ship, and m consequence much of the wine that ought to come into Cardiff was sent to Bristol and else- He and other wine merchants realised the dimculty experienced by the shipowners, but it such an arrangement was made as was pro- posed, it would probably meet their views. But the necessity of making Cardiff a first-class port for wine-testing ought to be still pressed forward. It was stated that the deputation would bring the matter before the annual meeting of the Chamber on Wednesday, and that it was probable that another interview with the committee would be sought. Much laughter was caused by the reading of a letter from the Great Western Railway company, stating that the advisability of provid- '"ST?' H|'P Clorl Roath was being considered. \t?e loWN CucRK then referred to the subject ot the bevern navigation; Mr J. M. Jennings Deing present as representing the guarantors of Cardiff. The Corporation had resolved that a defimte term of years should be fixed for the -payment of the amount guaranteed, but the li SSKJners replied that they had no power to toll* eiTvr ^r1 '.nterest was repayable out of the Q < Jennings had written suggesting °f years- if possible but the Commissioners replied to him that they could not hx any term, and that if such a condition was msis ed upon the whole matter would probably col ^Psc. f After a long discussion it was resolved that a definite term of years be not insisted upon.

A WOMAN'S QUARREL tA'l' CARDIFF. At Cardiff police-court on Monday—before Mr "I',j Lewis (stipendiary), Dr. Paine, and Alderman David .Tones—Ellen Cronin (28) was charged by Detective-Inspector Smith with cut- nCwiTOUnr''u» Bridget Sanders with a knife ^n-street, on Saturday. Prosecutrix (who lived with her mother in the house of the prisoner) said on Saturday night she was having a few words with her mother when the prisoner came in and" cheeked her." Prosecutrix, resent- ing the interference of a stranger, tried to push her out, when she caught up a sugar basin from the taole and cut her on the forehead with with i. risoner's next missile was a quart jug, but this time the prosecutrix managed to jump side in time. It therefore went through the window instead of through Bridget San- aers..Prisoner went out of the room and soon returned with a knife, exclaiming lake tnat, you cow." She stabbed her on the right breast. Prosecutrix was then removed to the infirmary. Prisoner was drunk. was arrested by Detective Smith, and in reply to the charge said, It was she cut me first. j had a knife in her hand. I tried to take it roni her, and we both fell against the wxll." r- 'Jn the appearance of the house there had Wk been a general fight from top to om. —-Mr Maynard, surgeon, said when the p osecutrix was brought to him he found her underhnen a mass of blood." There were two incised wounds on the breast. nM -three a half inches and the o er 1/2 niches long, cut down to the bono. Considerable force must have been used. There ?vas. '•' less serious wound on the fore head.—Doctor^ Thomas, house surgeon Cardiff ntirmary, sa;d ]le examined the prisoner and found she had two small wounds on the left hand, but they were trifling. They might have been caused by her holding the blade of a knife in the struggle. She was sent for trial to the assizes, to be held next month, on a charge of wounding and causing grievous bodily harm. She was a-dmitted to bail on condition of finding a surety in £20.

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THE IMPENDING STRIKE AT CARDIFF. DEPUTATION TO THE CABS COMMITTEE AspeciaJ meeting of the Cardiff Cabs Committee was 1. d on Monday morning, for the pur- pose of considering the letter from the Tramways Company, and receiving a deputation from themen in reference to the impending strike. Alderman Yorath presided, and the other members present were Alderman R. Cory and Councillors W. Lewis, E. Beavan, Richards, Brain, Tucker, Jotham, E. Thomas, and Noah Rees.—The Town Clerk read the following letter from the secretary of the company (Mr J. G. Barber), dated the 13th inst:— I am instructed by the directors to inform you that they have received notice from their employes at Cardiff that they will cease their employment on Tuesday next. unless three non Union men are discharged from the company's service. The directors having no fault to find with these men, they informed the Union that as long as these men do their duty to the company they would be retained in the company's service. I regret to say there is, therefore, every probability of a strike which will dbor0anise the tramway trafhc to êL greater or less extent. The directors will do their best to keep the traffic open, and in order to do tlns wIll rely on section 50 of the Tramways Act of 1870 (33 and 34 Vie., cap. 78), of which I annex a copy. (corv. 50. If any person without lawful excuse (the proof whereof shall lie on him) wilfully does any of the following things, viz,, interfere with, remove, or alter any part of a tramway or works connected there- with, place or throw any stones, board, wood, refuse, or other material on any part of a tramway does or causes to he done anyLting in such manner as to obstruct any carriage using a tramway, or en- danger the lives of persons therein or thereon, or lmov;ingly does or assists in doing of any such thing, he shall for every such offence be liable (in addition to any proceedings by way of indictment or otherwise to which he may be subject) to a penalty not exceed- ing j35. In the course of the discussion which ensued, the opinion was freely expressed that the letter from the company was an attempt to force the hands of the committee by anticipating a state of things which was not likely to arise. In answer to a question by Councillor Thomas, the Town Clerk said that, provided that men of good character,and inotlier respects satisfy- ing the requirements of the committee, presented themselves for licenses as drivers or conductors, the committee had no right to refuse them but if the licenses were refused in such Circumstances, the company could compel the committee to grant them by means of mandamus. A deputation of the employes—comprising Messrs Brown, Thomas, Morissey, Lock, and Hooper, all drivers—was then received, and made a statement of the case of their grievances in regard to the three men, the facts of which are well known to our readers, and after the with- drawal of the deputation, a long discussion took place, in which it was agreed that with the rights or wrongs of the dispute between the company and the men the committee had nothing whatever to do. In regard to the issuing of licenses, the committee would be guided by the Town Clerk's advice as cases arose. A representation was made by a member of the deputation that the Chief Constable should not be allowed to grant permits to persons as drivers and conductors in the intervals between the meetings of the committee; but it was pointed out that as the committee had no right to refuse licenses under certain conditions, the granting of temporary permits by the Chief Constable or any- one else could make no difference to those for whom the deputation spoke.

THE SWANSEA TRAMWAY STRIKE. No cars were run on Monday, and there seems no disposition on the part of the company to do so till the strike is settled. Strange to say, no effort has yet been made by private enterprise to meet the wants of the public.

ALLEGED CRUELTY TO CARDIFF TRAM HORSES. At the Cardiff police-court on Monday— before the Stipendiary-James Pitman, tram driver, was summoned by Inspector Lockwood, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for cruelty to his horse.*—Mr George David defended.—Mr Moir, veterinary surgeon, said he examined the horse and found it "one mass of wheals right along the neck as if you had taken an iron comb and combed it down right along to the jaw," He asked who did it, and they said the driver.—The Defendant The whip used was a very formidable one, with a gutta percha lash.—Isaac Friend, stable foreman, gave similar evidence, and said the whip was a severe one. When the defendant was accused of it, he said be was bound to do it, as he could not get along otherwise with a horse in that condition.—The Stipendiary asked witness why he permitted the use of the whip daily if it were such a severe one. —Mr David showed that the cruel part of the case was on the part of the prosecutor, because the prosecution was brought by the tramway company themselves, who wrote to bring this case forward instead of dealing with it them- selves.—The case was dismissed. There was a similar case against a driver named Luxton.—Tram-inspector Kay said the horses were attempting to turn into the Richmond-road stables instead of going straight ahead, when Luxtou gave them a thrashing. He found the mare bleeding in two places. He considered it cruelty to use the whip.—The Stipendiary Then why do the company allow it to be used. I think they are as much or more to blame than the men themselves. The stipendiary added that he was as anxious as anyone to prevent cruelty, and he believed nothing indicated a savage nature more than cruelty towards a dumb animal. Still, he thought these cases were more or less fanciful. In some instances, horses could only be managed by giving them a, thrashing. In this case the horse turned off his proper road, and the driver gave him a sound thrashing probably more than he ought to have done—but he did not think it amounted to cruelty under the Act. At the same time he thought the company themselves were much to blame by permitting the use of an implement which a servant of the company thought to be a cruel one.—The case was dismissed.