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Family Notices
BIRTJHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS 1 BIRTHS. WOOD.—On the 5th, at Wycombe, Porthkerry-road, Barry, the wife of J. D. Wood, of a daughter. 183 PLAIN.—On August 10th, at 6, Windsor-place, Cardiff, the wife of Albert Plain, M.B., of a son. 203 MARRIAGES. BAYNES—LEWIS.—On Wednesday, August 9th, at St. Andrew's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev. G. W. Han- ford, Francis James Baynes, of Pentre, Rhondda, to Blanche Martha, eldest daughter of M. C. Lewis, Novthcote-street, Cardiff. 202 CATKS—WILLIAMS.—On the 10th inst., at St..Mar- garet's Church, Aberaman, by the Vicar, William Cates, son of Mr Thomas Cates, to Annie, daughter of Mrs Williams, C\vmam,:ii. 141 DEATH. RICHARDS.—On the 9th inst., at Ty Gwyn, Maesteg, Maud, the beloved wife of S. W. Richards. Funeral on Monday. 207
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1893. 41 HOME RULE ALL ROUND." 41 HOME Rule all round." The phrase is almost alliterative, and it embodies a sound Radical doctrine although uttered in the House cf Commons on Wednesday by a Tory. The Marquis of CARMARTHEN is a smart and flippant talker, but he is neither a PLATO nor a SOLON, neither philosopher nor statesman. He, however, possesses in no ordmarv decree what Mr WELLER the elder said Mr ALFRED JINGLE possessed^ in per- fection, the gift of the gab very gallopin' and no affectation of modesty prevents him from airing that gift whenever opportunity offers. The Marquis is the son of his father, and as that father is the Duke of LEEDS, a seat was speedily found for the young aspirant to legislative renown in a South London constituency. "He has represented Lambeth since 1887, and has voted against almost every measure of London reform that has been introduced into the House of Commons since he became a member." He opposes Home Rule for Ireland because it is partial Home Rule, not Home Rule as it ought to be, and as it logically should be, for the four Divisions of the United Kingdom. In his speech in the House on Wednesday in support of the proposed Tory clause to expel the Irish members root and branch from the Imperial Parliament, if Home Rule be granted to Ireland, the Marquis of CARMAR- THEN said, "If they were going to have Home Rule, let it be Home Rule all round. He would leave Welshmen to manage their own affairs, and Scotchmen to manage theirs, provided honourable members left Englishmen to manage their own affairs." Aroused to a consciousness of the political road he was travelling by the loud Liberal cheers which greeted the deliverance by the son of a Tory Duke of such rank Radical doctrines, the Marquis harked back," and in lame and halting explanation professed a preference for the present system." But why should there not be Home Rule all round ?" What rational reason, sus- tained by argument, can be offered against the political soundness of such a proposal 1 A great national expectation in Ireland, for which the Irish people have been waiting for years, is now in the forefront of current political affairs, and Tories attempt to shunt it off the political line, or to extinguish it altogether, by palpably false pretences. TheyobjecttogiveIreland Home Rule unless it be also given to England, Scotland, and Wales and when the enthusiastic cheers of Liberal members indicate their readiness to accept the Tory suggestion, then Tories halt, and limp, and draw back, and falter- iugly declare they did not mean what they said, but "preferred the present system." But it is coming to Home Rule all round nevertheless. The tendency of the age is to decentralise authority, and to place the government of local affairs under the con- trol of residents in the locality. Many tentative steps have been taken in this direction recently, and perhaps no step more definite or decisive than the just published Scheme for forming a Central Intermediate Education Board for Wales. The scheme proposes, and the Treasury accepts, that the inspection and examination of the Central Board for Wales shall be equivalent to, and in lieu of, an examination by Government inspectors. An Intermediate Examination Board for Ireland has been already conceded, and formed, and these are but the initial steps in a project of "Home Rule all round." Several local Parliaments and one Imperial Parliament to which they are all federated, and in which they are all represented, is the ideal of those who would consolidate the British Empire into one compact whole, each dis- tinct but all indissolubly bound together, by loyalty to the Crown, in a Union which cannot be broken. This is Home Rule all round."
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THE conference on increased railway facilities at Newport ended, as was generally expected, in the affirmation of the principle of an independent competitive line between South Wales and London. As Mr LLEWELLYN WOOD, the President of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, observed, the conference had adopted an heroic remedy in affirming the principle of a new trunk line. The success of the undertaking must, to a large extent, depend on the energy and foresight of the representative committee appointed to give practical shape to the project, jand to whatever scheme they may formulate the whole of South Wales will doubtless accord hearty support. The keynote struck by the conference was that the line must be in the fullest sense an independent and com- peting line, and we are sure that the committee will favour nothing less. Towards the close of the conference Mr WOOD obtained leave to introduce a proposal which is calculated to have an important bearing upon the future relations between the rail- ways and the trading public of South Wales. In a speech which showed complete mastery of fact and detail Mr WOOD, in effect, pro- posed the formation of a freighters' associa- tion, which should take up and examine the almost endless grievances which are inflicted upon the long-suffering trading community in the matter of railway rates and charges. If the conference has no other result than the evolution of such an association, it will not have been held in vain but from what can be heard on all sides there is every reason to believe that in the next Session of Parlia- ment a Bill will be promoted for powers to construct a new railway in South Wales.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A. WENVOE…
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A. WENVOE FARMER. On Thursday a regrettable accident occurred at Brynhill Farm, in the parish of Highlight, near Wenvoe, when Mr Thomas Morgan, of the farm bearing that name, was fatally injured. I appears that the deceased had borrowed a waggon from Mrs James, Big Brynhill, and whilst return- ing with the vehicle along the road leading the horse, the horse suddenly became frightened, and the shaft coming in contact with Mr Morgan, he was thrown underneath the wheels. Some men passing found the unfortunate gentleman in a dreadful condition, his ribs being broken and other parts of his body being fearfully injured. He was removed home in an unconscious state, and succumbed to his injuries in half an hour. Dr. Neale, the family doctor, appeared at the house as soon as possible, but it was too late. Mr Morgan was well known throughout the Vale of Glamorgan, and his untimely death is greatly de- plored. He was a most zealous member of the Bethel Methodist Chapel, Barry, and had been overseer for a number of years for the parish of Highlight.
LADY WINDSOR'S GARDEN PARTY.
LADY WINDSOR'S GARDEN PARTY. Arrangements have been made with the Great Western Railway Company to put down visitors from Swansea and district at St. Fagans by the express trains timed to arrive at Cardiff, on Friday, at 4.11 p.m., and for the convenience of those returning to Cardiff, the express train due to arrive there at 7.30 p.m., will also stop at St. Fagans.
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SEQUEL TO A LOCAL COLLIERY DISASTER. FAILURE OF A LICENSED VICTUALLER At the Cardiff Official Receiver's office, on Thursday a meeting of creditors was convened in connection with the failure of Richard Hopkins, of the Star Hotel, Aberkenfig, lately residing at Pontyclown. The debtor's statement of affairs shows that his liabilities amount to £444178 6d. and his assets to £188, leaving a deficiency ot £ 256 17s 6d. His cause of failure is stated to be falling off of trade through stoppage of works in the district. Until 1889 he was a railway ticket collector, when he took over the lease of the Star Hotel, agreeing to pay £ 500 for it. He had no capital, but obtained a loan of £ 300 from a brewery upon a mortgage of the lease, This J6500 he paid on account of goodwill, &c. His business depended solely upon the works in the neighbourhood of Aberkenfig, and particu- larly the Park Stip Colliery. Since the explosion at this colliery his takings had been barely sufficient to enable him to live, and he had lost J330 by death of customers through this explosion. —The Official Receiver was appointed trustee.
IILLICIT DRINK TRAFFIC AT…
ILLICIT DRINK TRAFFIC AT BARRY. Elizabeth Johnson, Bassett-street, was charged at the Barry Dock Police-court, on Thursday, with keeping a shebeen. Annie Thompson was similarly charged, but owing to one of the magis- trates having vested interest in breweries, the cases were adjourned for a week.-A warrant was issued for the arrest of Mary Hutchings, 12, Lewis-street, Barry, who failed to appear.— Sergt. Weeks said about mid-day on Sunday he found four men drinking in the house, and that he also came across two 9-gallon casks of beer on tap and one full.
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A RECENTLY PUBLISHED REPORT ot the Histori- cal Manuscripts Commission contains a most interesting digest of the ancient records of the Corporation of Hereford, and some references to the making and selling of beer, are worth notice. "Alle," "Beere," and Metheglen" (a beer made "Alle," "Beere," and Metheglen" (a beer made from honey) are frequently mentioned from 1513 to the end of that century. At various times, from 1513 to 1550, persons were indicted for putting hops in ale, there being a law in force against the practice. Little did the magistrates of that time think that in the nineteenth century one of the most paying industries in the county of Hereford would be the growing of this so-called "pernicious drug," and that the city itself should become famed for the brewing of a special beer, the "Golden Sunlight" Ale, whose excellence and flavour should greatly depend, upon the very pick of Herefordshire hops being used in its brew- I ing. Brewed only by Charles Watkins and ^on, I the Hereford Brewery, and sold by Agents Ihroughont the kingdom. "3401—1190
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NEWS IN BRIEF. A c-ircular city railway is to be constructed in Vienna. Mr G. J. Goschen, who was lorn in 1831, cele- brated his birthday yesterday. i Charles Lamb declared that "It might sweeten j a man's temper at any time to read "The Com- pleat Angler." j If the besetting sin of boys is activity in the j wrong place -called mischief so the besetting sin of girls if often extravagant emotionalism—called sentimentality. Prince Max of Saxony, who left the Army lately in order to prepare liim^lc for entering the Catholic priesthood, has been appointed j Apostolic Vicar of Saxony. The Lord Mayor left London yesterday for Scotland, and will not return to the Mansion > Heuse until September 11th. Until the 16th inst. Alderman Sir David Evans, K.C.M.G., is acting as Lord Mayor. Lord Aberdeen has arranged to leave for Canada on the 7th of September. He will be accompanied by Lady Aberdeen. The nev. t Viceroy takes leave of his friends and neigh- bours at a garden party at Haddo House, which will be given on Thursday next. Colonel Colvile, who has been appointed by j Lord Rosebery to succeed Sir Gerald Portal in j the administration of the affairs in Uganda, leaves town to-day. He will be accompanied in his mission by three uther British officers, who have held command in the army in Egypt. j Colonel Colvile expects to reach his destiuulior j in the second week in October. j The marriage of Mr J. Monro Walker, yeungesl i son of the late Sir Andrew B. Walker, Bart., of The Grange, Gateacre, and Osmaston Manor, Derbyshire, and Miss E. Eileen Bard.-well, only daughter of Mr H. H. Bardstveil, of Larkfiuld, Albert-road, Southport, was solemnised ar, St. I Andrew's Church, Southport, on Wednesday, in the presence of a large and fashionable congrega- tion. About a hundred prominent Berliners, in' eluding Professors Forster, Leasing, Jordan, Joachim, Schmoller, and many authors like Rodenberg, Spielhagen, Sudermann, and Fulua, are about to publish an appeal for the foundation of a popular Berlin theatre to perform classic < dramas and plays. The theatre is to be caii ei i the Schiller Theatre. The Emperor is highly j interested in the project. [ The tranquillity of the little village ot Gamlin- gay, in Cambridgeshire, has been greatly dis- turbed of late. A dellse clulld was observed to be passing over (says the Westmi.nntir Gazette), whieii suddenly burst, and to the astonishment of the villagers it was seen to be a shower of ants;tud similar winged insects. They swarmed in millions, covering both villagers and village. Hundreds of the insects were crushed at every step. Irish judges are 'proverbially witty. Said one of them, Prisoner, ye are no doubt thinkin' ye Irish judges are 'proverbially witty. Said one < of them, Prisoner, ye are no doubt thinkin' ye have heard that Justice pursues wid a leaden j heel. So she does but, bedad, I'll tache ye that I she stroikes wid an iron toe Mr Sheil, the j Metropolitan police magistrate, seems to be no I exception to the rule. A man recently appeared before him charged with wife-beating. It shall not happen again," said the prisoner. It shall not-fdr six months, "replied Mr Sheil pleasantly, i and thereupon sentenced him to six months' < hard." Many barristers have turned their hands to many trades. Two eminent Q.C.'s—Mr Frank I' Lockwood and Mr Samuel Pope—have actually appeared on the boards of a theatre, not oniv as I amateurs, but also in a professional capacity. ¡ Earlier still, Mr Pope was in the drysaltery trade, and now he devotes his spare time to the rearing I of prize cattle. Mr Lockwood is a good deal of t an artist, and his comic sketches in court have whiled away dreary hours for more than one of our leading judges. His pen-and-ink engravings in the Parnell Commi-sion-especi ally his happy depiction of the immortal Piggot—have already j appeared in the pace&of a contemporary. a One story of the la* James Stillie's cu ten ess is 4 well worth publishing. A rival bookseller had a stock of old numbers of a well-known magazine I which he found unsaleable. He therefore con. cocted a plot with the aid of Stiilie's porter to dupe the old bookseller into buying them. It was represented to him that an old widow in desper- ately embarrased circumstances had the maga. zines for sale and Stillie, chuckling at the idea of a bargain, despatched his man to get them. f But when they arrived he promptly identified i the magazines as the property of his rival, having ? seen the latter buy them at a sale, and turned the tables on the oonspujatorfe by impounding the numbers in payment of an old debt. We announce to-day with very great regret ot the death of Miss Mary Augusta Gordon, sister of the late General Gordon. It was with Miss Gordon that the General lived when at home at Southampton and when the tragic affair of Khartoum was announced general sympathy was extended to the sister, between whom and her brother was a feeling of intense devotion. It it understood that Miss Gordon never thoroughly recovered from the shock of that trying time but the state of her health bad been concealed except from her immediate friends, and the announce. ment of her death comes therefore as a surprise. She was the daughter of the late Lieutenant- General H. W. Gordon, R.A. A telegram has been received in London, through Durban, announcing the death through fever on July 5th last of the Rev. George Henry, M.B., C.M., a distinguished member of thfl Livingstone Mission at Lioleri Valley, i( i Chikuse's country, British Central Africa, Dr. I Henry qualified himself for his work by nine T years' study of theology and medicine in Aber' deen, and proved himself a ripe African scholar by the production of his Grammar of Chiny, anja," the language spoken on and near tht shores of Lake Nyasa. Prior to his death hu had gathered in a native church, opened schooli, checked the barbarous customs of the chief, an6 i promised soon to ciVilise the British portion qf hit | territory. i| How many men have been able to remain is active politics beyond their eightieth year ? M; Gladstone (say the Lancet) is, speaking mediCRllyv a dangerous exception. There is, we believe, one instance in French history of a leading states* man—Cardinal Pletiry-wiio served his King ut to the age of 90. And, if our memory does not deceive us, Lord Lyndhurst, while verging on hit ninetieth year, made a stirrii).' speech in tlMl House of Lords on a subject which was agitating the public mind at the time it was delivered but there is no similarity m the circumstances. Mr Gladstone is doing what, perhaps, no other man in the history of States has done, and he is mis- leading men of ordinary capacity into thinking that they can do the same. The air of the Housa —whatever the scientific value ot ventilation-is not the open air of heaven.' According to an American medical paper, a remarkable cure has been effected in a case of poisoning by carbolic acid. An Italian tailot swallowed by mistake 30 grammes of carbolic acid. Dr. Morcit, of Ancona, using a rubue. catheter, immediately introduced by slew degree4 into the patient's stomach a strong solution of sulphate of soda, which forms with carbolic acid a harmless mixture. In an hour's time the patient, who had been in a most critical condition, began to revive. Inhalations of ammonia were then used to hasten up the process, and little by little the poisoned man rallied, so that an emetic, followed by a dose of lime water, finished the cure. Cases of carbolic acid poisoning are, unhappily, so common, and are so generally fatal in their results, that the experiment here described seems worth the attention of medical men in this country. Edison's wanderings brought him at seventeen years of age to the Cincinnati office of the Western Union, where his absorbtion in elec- tricity and predictions of its future power con- firmed the sobriquet Luny," which clung to him I even after his fame was established. We have f the craziest chap in our office," said the telegraph t manager to the Cincinnati editor he does all j sorts of queer things. I wouldn't be surprised if ■ he should be great some day. Let me tell you his last prank. We have been annoyed for some time by cockroaches. They infested the sink. They don't now. Luny fixed them He just ran two parallel wires round the sink, and charged one with negative and the other with positive electricity bread-crumbs were then scattered, and when Mr Cockroach appeared and put his little feet on the wires, ashes were all that were left to toll the tale." According to ancient custom, the Queen baa forwarded to the Lord Mayor four fat bucks from Bushey Park and to the City Sheriffs three bucks. This usage had its origin in the times in which the City had rights of hunting in the Royal forests and parks. Similar presents are made in the doe season in January of each year. In view of the large number of first-class landed properties which have been withdrawn ai publio auction this season, it is gratifying to find that the sales by private treaty compare more than favourably with recent years. The last important transaction of this nature relates to Stisted Hall, Essex, which Mr J. N. Paxman. of Colchester, has just purchased for £ 40,000. This I property is eminently historic, its record dating back to a period prior to the Conquest, when i* belonged to the Monastery of Christchureh* 3 Canterbury Not only the manor but the illage of Stisted is included in the estate.
' SEPARATION AND SEPARATISTS.
SEPARATION AND SEPARATISTS. WHY is a grove called light giving ? Because it does not give light." It is an old Latin qliip; the lHCU-S a non lucendo maxim but it conveys sound moral teach- ing, nevertheless, Why are Unionists called Unionist^1?" "Because they are Separatists." It is only a different applica- tion of the old truth always new because always applicable to current events. The Tories call the Liberals Separatists because they seek to unite the Irish people in a closer and more fraternal bond of Union than heretofore to Great I Britain and they call themselves Unionists whilst seeking to sever the link which unites Ireland to Great Britain to drive the Irish members out from the Imperial Parliament and thus to familiarise the Irish people with the idea of separation and severance. This is the true and real teach- ing of the Unionist policy under the reckless guidance of Mr CHAMBERLAIN and Mr BALFOUR, a teaching on which we have written unnumbered expositions. But on Wednesday in the House of Commons Mr BALFOUR confessed, with that frank and contemptuous cynicism which is his chief characteristic, that our interpretation of Unionism was as truthful as proof from Holy Writ." We repudiate with the utmost strength of our sincerest conviction Mr BALFOUR'S political creed we contemn and revolt from his cynicism. But we commend the frankness with which he avows the hideousness of his principles. It is when SATAN professes to be an angel of light that he is most to be abhorred, root, trunk, branch, and leaf. Mr BALFOUR gave notice of his intention to move the insertion of a clause in the Irish Home Rule Bill to remove the Irish members from the ImperialParliament. He did not move the clause himself, but put up another Tory member to move it. On supporting the clause on Wednesday Mr BALFOUR said, according to the report of his speech in the Times "I feel at the same time that the objections to the absolute exclusion of the Irish members are very great. I must confess that I never hear a speech against the exclusion of the Irish members that I do not sympathise with. I think that the total exclusion of the Irish members from the Imperial Parliament would tend to weaken the ties which bind Ireland to this country. This speech was delivered only last Wednesday, and its meaning is that although the driving of the Irish members out of the Imperial Parliament may ultimately sever Ireland from the rule of Great Britain, Mr BALFOUR will nevertheless vote for it because we are Unionists," and hostile to the Liberal policy of firmly cementing the Union of Ireland with this country. This is honest cynicism, but diabolical political morality. Mr CHAMBERLAIN, who joins Mr BALFOUR now in seeking to oust the Irish members from the Imperial Parliament, was even more vehement than Mr BALFOUR in demanding the retention of the Irish members in 1886. Mr GLADSTONE'S Bill of that year proposed to exclude the Irish members from the Imperial Parliament, and in opposing that Bill on its first reading Mr CHAMBERLAIN said:—" I object to it, in the first place, because of the consequences which follow from it. It appears to me that if the Irish members were to cease to occupy their seats in this House, the Irish Parliament to which they are to be relegated must be, ought to be, and would be, in the future, if not in the present, co-ordinate and of equal authority." That is, Mr CHAMBERLAIN contended that if the Irish members did not sit in the Imperial Parliament the Irish Parliament would not be a statutory and subordinate Parliament, but an independent Parliament. And yet now this same Mr CHAMBERLAIN speaks and votes in favour of the expulsion of the Irish members. But Mr CHAMBERLAIN, as it has been truly said, is lost to all sense of political shame and political morality.
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL. THE farmation of a medical school in con- nection with the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff, has for some time occupied the attention of the col- lege authorities, and has been watched with interest by all who have any concern for the development and advancement of educa- tional facilities in Wales. We have just received the prospectus of the medical faculty of the college for the forthcoming session 1893-94, and find that intending students of medicine may spend in the new medical school of the college three out of the five years which constitute the medical curriculum of a medical student. For the first time in the history of Wales opportunities of proceeding with their medical studies within the Principality are offered to those who intend to qualify for the practice of the medical profession, and we feel satisfied that the heads of families in South Wales will gladly welcome this new departure, as they will thus have readier means of watch- ing the progress and conduct of those under their care. It would appear from the pros- pectus that the authorities of the college are fully aware of the dangers which con- front young pupils when away from their parents or guardians, especially in our larger medical schools, where, owing to the large numbers of students, the teachers are unable to exercise that amount of personal supervision which is possibleina small school. Until recently the idea of starting a Medical School in Wales could not have been enter- tained, but owing to the rapid and enormous increase in the population of Cardiff a nidus has been formed in which will be found an abundance of clinical material in close proximity to the University College. We notice that arrangements have been made whereby the students may attend the practice of the Cardiff Infirmary, an institu- tion which will soon possess accommodation for 200 in-patients, besides an enormous out- patient department, thus affording students excellent opportunities for clinical study. We have been informed that in the college every care has been taken in the preparation of the plans for the necessary extensions requisite for the accommodation of the purely medical classes, so that the equip- ment of the school in the form of classrooms and laboratories shall be as complete as possible. The additional storey, which is now in process of construction, will, as we understand, be devoted entirely to the medical department, and will contain two large lecture theatres for the accommodation of a hundred students each, a large dissecting-room, a museum and bone- room, preparation-room, physiological class- room, photographic and instrument-room, besides the professor's private rooms. The cost of education, as compared with that in other medical schools, appears to be moderate, and especially so for those who intend to prepare for the higher medical degrees and the college authorities, by a reduction in fees, evidently desire to encourage students to prepare for the higher degrees rather than for the ordinary pass examinations. Those who have championed the cause of medical education in Wales must feel justly satisfied at finding the pro- jected scheme at length an accomplished fact. The South Wales Daily News, as being amongst the first to promote, if not to suggest, the proposal of a Faculty of Medicine in connection with the University College, is specially gratified that the pro- ject has now blossomed from intention into action. It is a satisfactory earnest of the future success of the South Wales and Mon- mouthshire Medical School and it is to be hoped that that future success will be such as to render its foundation one of the most prominent landmarks in Welsh educational history.
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FEELING IN BIRMINGHAM. STATE OF THE AMERICAN MARKET. [SPECIAL TBLKGRAM.] BIRMINGHAM, Thuioday. The news from South Wales concerning the closing of tin-plate works was greatly discussed here to-day on 'Change. Liverpool merchants and South Staffordshire and East Worcestershire tin-plate manufacturers were alike interested. The position was regarded as serious, but the hope was expressed that the notices in the Llanelly and Swansea districts will not be long continued. The situation was regarded here more as the result of the low prices to which plates had fallen than as the effect of the colliers' strike. Liverpool tin-plate merchants themselves confessed that lis 3d and lis 6d per box for cokes was an exceedingly lean figure, and no surprise was expresed that manu- facturers should have determined to go on work- ing no longer at the price. Current rates are a drop of one shilling per box compared with earlier this year, and there is nothing at present to suggest an improvement. The action which has been taken by Messrs Morewood and Co. was especially commented on, and the condition of the American Market was generally regarded as the cause of their notices. In rsply to inquiries, American merchants to- day stated that their advices from New York, Pittsburg, and elsewhere reported that until something more definite was known as to what course the special session of the congress now sitting is likely to take on the tariff question, no additional buying by American consumers was likely. Moreover the American stocks held on this side would prevent at present any large amount of new business. Should, how- ever, the tariff be reduced even to half of its present amount, a great increase of business is sure to at once occur. It is for this event that the American canning firms and Liver- pool buyers are anxiously waiting, and expecta- tion in the matter was never at a higher pitch than now. In some circles on 'Change the idea found ex- pression as the result of yesterday's and to-day's news from the Principality that Welsh makers have entered into a combination to reduce output. It is plain that the current rates leave no room for the paying of any advance on coal and coke, and if this is the situation which is to rule them there is no alternative but to stop making. The market closed excited, further news from South Wales being awaited with anxiety.
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RAILWAY FACILITIES IN SOUTH WALES. --+- CONFERENCE AT NEWPORT. A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING. PROPOSED FORMATION OF A FREIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION. The conference of local authorities of South Wales was held at the Newport Town-hall on Thursday afternoon. The Mayor of Newport (Mr T. Jones) was voted to the chair, and was supported by Mr E. H, Watts, jun. (president of the Newport Chamber of Commerce), Mr Vaughan (mayor of Cardiff), Alderman E. Grove (chairman of the Monmouth County Council), Col. WaLwyn (Monmouth), Alderman Llewellyn (Newport), and the following gentlemen LLANicr,LY. -Local Thomas Hughe. I chairman; Dr. J. A. Jones, ex-chairman; and Mr John Jennings, clerk. Chamber of Commerce —Mr Ernest Trubshaw, president; and Mr Fred Nelson Powell, secretary. SWANSEA.—Corporation—Mr Alderman Martin and Mr Alderman Tutton. Harbour Trust-Mr F. Cory Yeo and Mr David Harris. Chamber of I[ Commerce—Mr Griffith Thomas. ABKRAVON. —Corporation—Mr Alderman E. Evans, Mr T. E. Jones, and Mr B. Jones. BRIDGND-Local Board-Mr William McGaul and Mr L1. Wallington. COWBRIDGE. —Corporation—Mr John Llewellyn, mayor and Mr Alderman Edward John. BARRY AND CADOXTON.—Local Board-Mr J. C. Mpggitt and Mr B. Lewis. BARKY DOCK.—Chamber of Trade-Mr D. T. Alexander, president. CARDIFF.—Corporation—Mr W. E. Vaughan, mayor Mr Alderman D. Lewis, deputy-mayor and Mr R. Johnston. Chamber of Commerce— Mr L. Wood, president; and Mr C. A. Heywood, vice-president. H AVE RFORD WEST. —Corporation—M r William Lewis. EBBW VALE.—Local Board-Mr J. S. Lyons, and Mr G. F. Colborne, deputy clerk. CARMARTHENSHIRE. County Council Mr Charles E. Morris, vice-chairman Mr Alderman David Evans, and Mr Daniel Stephens, Mayor of Kidwelly. NEWPORT.—Corporation—Mr Thomas Jone!, mayor; Dr. A. Garrod Thomas, Mr Isaac Llewelliu. Harbour Commissioners—Mr M. Wheeler, Mr J. H. Winn, Mr J. Williams, Mr G. F. Colborne, Mr D. A. Vaughan, Mr Geo. Inglis Jones. Chamber of Commerce—Mr E. H. Watts, president: Mr W. E. Heard, Mr L. B. Moore, Mr G. H. Llewellyn, Mr John Young, Mr M. Wheeler, Mr H. J. Pillinger, MrC. White, Mr Samuel D. Williams, secretary. Trades' Council—Mr Frank Gillman, secretary Mr Edward Davies, and Mr Charles Lewis. Town's meeting—Mr Enoch Griffiths, Mr T. H. Mordey, Mr John Davies, Mr J. Barter, Mr William Jones, Dr. George A. Davies, and Mr T. Horton. TREDEGAR. Local Board Mr Benjamin Phillips, chairman. CHEPsTow.-Local Board—Dr. A. G. Laurence and Mr Alderman Ellis. NEWNHAM.—Lloyds Bank-Mr G W. Woods. TENBY.—Corporation—Mr Clement J. Williams, mayor and Mr Chas. Wm. Rees Stokes, town clerk. MONMOUTHSHIRE.—County Council-Mr Alder- man Grove, chairman Mr Alderman Parfitt, and Mr T. Dutfield. The CHAIRMAN said that at a gathering of that sort, which represented practically all the public bodies in South Wales, and which was met for a purpose which was well-known to each gentleman present, there could be no necessity for any open- ing remarks by himself. He had been asked by the secretary to the Newport Chamber of Commerce to ascertain the opinion of the conference as to whether the Press should be present or not. His own opinion was that if they determined to close the meeting to the Press, they would not succeed in the purpose of making it private. It was decided on the motion of Mr L. B. MOORE (Newport), seconded by Alderman ELLIS (Chepstow), that the Press representatives should be invited to remain. The Secretary to the Newport Chamber of Commerce (Mr S. D. Williams), announced letters of apology for absence from the Town Clerk of Neath, Mr Richardson Francis and Mr Thomas Freeman (Swansea Harbour Trust), Mr F. Rocke (Swansea Corporation), Mr J. Liscombe (New- port), and Mr Griffith Thomas (Swansea Chamber of Commerce). Mr S. D. Williams, as one of the originators of the movement, gave details of its inauguration in the Newport Chamber of Commerce, and summarised the promises of support received from the various public bodies in South Wales and Monmcuthshire. He also read correspondence with the Bute Docks Company, the Alexandra Dock and Railway Company, the Rhymney, Taff Vale, Brecon and Merthyr, New- port, Pontypridd and Caerphilly, Midland, London and North-Western, and London and South-Western Railway Companies, the replies to the inquiry whether they would join in arrange- ments for joining running powers, and otherwise promote through traffic from South Wales to London, and parts served by the existing lines, being that they would be prepared to consider a properly-matured scheme. MR YOUNG OPENS THE DISCUSSION. The CHAIRMAN then called upon Mr John Young. Mr YOUNG, in introducing the question, said —The desire f6r extended railway facilities from South Wales to London and the South of Eng- land has grown year by year with a rapid de- velopment of South Wales, and the inconvenience and anomalies suffered by travellers and freighters has intensified that desire to such an extent that it may be now fairly said that a competing line from South Wales to London has become an almost absolute necessity. The attention of the commercial world has been drawn towards South Wales in consequence of this rapid develop- ment, especially the commercial progress which the towns of Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport have made, to an extent which has hardly ever been exceeded by any other portion of the kingdom. Now, it can be truly said that no part of the country which contains a population equal to the districts of South Wales and Monmouth is solely dependent on one line of railway for ingress and egress to and from other p.irts. As a result of our having to be dependent upon the Great Western Railway Company, that company has not been slow to take advantage of the position which it occupit-s by exacting rates and charges which, in view of the fierce competition in trade, are unfair and injurious and tend to cramp the commercial development in every dile"tiou. As illustrating what the community in Newport have to suffer, I give the following instances :—These anomalies could be simplified to almost any extent, and they would appear to be an unanswerable case to pre- sent to Parliament, but the members of this con- ference are no doubt possessed of similar facts applicable to their own particular districts. Although the Great Western Railway Company have been appealed to time after time, and repre- sentation after representation made to them, very few concessions have been obtained, and the majority of cases have been simply ignored. It was interesting the other day to read the evidence of Mr H. Lambert, genera! manager of the Great Western Railway Company,given before the Select Committee of the House of Commons as to the anomalies and charges and unfair rating on the South Wales portion of their line. What did Mr Lambert and his directois say in answer to the official representations and deputations which had from time to time waited upon them to complain of the anomalies ? In effect they said, We know all you tell us we have no competition in South Wales, and non-competitive points must pay for our competitive points." This statement was fully borne out by Mr Lambert's evidence before the Select Committee of the House of Commons. After quoting some. of the more glaring instances of inequalities in the rates in the Newport district, the speaker referred to the different schemes, and said that the latest was for a line from South Wales to Chepstow, a bridge over the Severn, and access to the Midland and Bristol near Bath, and then across part of Salis- bury Plain to effect a junction with the South- western at Andover, with Waterloo as the London terminus. At present these were schemes only; those acting with him had/been careful to give encouragement to no scheme in particular In conclusion the speaker appealed to the patriotism of South Wales to assist to emancipate the dis- trict from the railway monopoly. He was sure no one would hesitate to help, and mentioned that already he had received unsolicited offers of support from Newport freighters. He was con- fident the Newport district would take a fair share in the carrying into effect of any well- matured decision the conference might arrive at. The CHAIRMAN then invited discussion, and Alderman GROVE (Newport) asked whether the Newport Chamber of Commerce was committed in any way to the Midland Railway Company by the preliminary arrangements ? The Monmouth- shire County Council, for instance, could not see their way to joining in the scheme if so com- mitted, whilst at the same time they were fully desirous to assist in getting further railway facilities for South Wales. Alderman VAUGHAN (Newport) asked whether the Midland Company wero in a position to pro- mote a Bill for an independent line through South Wales ? Some years ago such a scheme was attempted, but since then he understood that the Great Wcsern Railway had an agree- ment with the Midland that they could not promote a Bill for South Wales. Mr H. J. PILLINGKR said they were met to dis- cuss what scheme or schemes they considered most desirable to rid themselves of the over- burdening railway monopoly under which they were now labouring, which was shifting the trade not only of Newport but South Wales generally. He had had private correspondence with the Midland Railway Company, and read a letter from the general manager of the company, who stated that he did not think the time bad yet come for the Midland Company to carry out the work upon their own account. It might of course probably happen that, after the railway was made, the Midland Company would, in cer- tain circumstances, consent to work it. He (the writer) was not prepared to commit the company in any way in the matter, and made no promise in regard to the undertaking Thev would be very glad to give their best consideration to any proposal which might be made to the directors. Mr Pillinger added that at such a preliminary stage it was not to be expected that anything favourable could be obtained from parties likely to be the mainstay of their projects, for, should the movement end in smoke through the absence of the necessary financial aid, matters in some respects would be worse for some sections, though the travelling public were already beneficiaries. He thought the Midland Company, above all others, would, if accessible, secure and develop the district to the fullest extent. No company could make use of the South Wales connections better than the Midland. The company was already on the border, and seemed waiting for the connection which would enable them to form a complete chain, which would prove a real competitive route-later mails to the North by Midland, Bristol to London, via Derby. He proposed that they should take steps to obtain powers to make connections from Newport to the Severn, where most adaptable, between Chepstow and Lydney, crossing the Severn by bridge; thence to the Midland system at Thornbury (giving access to Bristo'); on to Bath by the Midland line, and thence, by another connection, to Andover, joining the South-Western route to London. This he said should be the first move- ment, and when completed they should take the necessary steps to obtain additional connections in South Wales. To further this, he asked that they endeavour to obtain from the Midland a preliminary guarantee, and to obtain the necessary engineers to report on this course. Mr JOHNSTON (Cardiff) complained that the resolution dealt only with Newport pure and simple, not with a Bill from South Wales to London. (Hear, hear,) They were there as delegates from South Wales, and he should like to know what was to be done for the whole district. Mr PILLINGER said it was thought that if too large a scheme were arranged at first it might arouse too much opposition, and their plans would go astray. Having obtained a connection with Newport, it would be easy to extend down- wards through South Wales. Mr T. HUGHES (Llanelly) said it would be hardly fair to the South Wales delegates to ask them to give adhesion to the resolution proposed, because Newport was put in the front. Llanelly had suffered quite as much, and needed increased railway facilities as any other part of South Wales. Any resolution to be satisfactory must embrace facilities for the whole of South Wales. (Hear, hear.) Mr YOUNG thought Mr Pillinger regarded Newport as the first point of South Wales, which any new railway would touch. Such a railway must go on down through South Wales. (Hear, hear.) As far as he knew, the line had been already surveyed at Swansea. He might spy at once that it was not a Newport scheme; it was a South Wales scheme absolutely. (Hear, hear.) Mr Alderman TUTTON (Swansea) said he should like to have something to that effect, embodied in the resolution. He had to return to his district and give an account of his stewardship, and if it was intended that the line only went as far as Newport he might as well have stopped at home. If it was contemplated to stop short, he did not think support could be expected to come from the lower regions. (Laughter.) Well, gentlemen, added the speaker, it was a fiery business, and unless they got some warmth and heat in it they would not go very far. There was a feeling that the whole district from end to end should go heart and soul together. (Hear, hear.) The SECRETARY (Mr Williams) suggested that a more general resolution should be proposed, such as, that it was expedient that additional railway facilities should be obtained for connect- ing South Wales with London and Southampton, and other parts of the kingdom. Mr Pillinger's resolution had not been seconded. Mr JOHNSON (Cardiff) said that if the resolu- tion were withdrawn by Mr Pillinger he would move the suggested motion, which ultimately took the following shape :— That in the opinion of this conference it is expedient that additional railway facilities be provided for con- necting South Wales with London and Southampton, and other parts of the kingdom. Mr TRUBSHAW (Llanelly) seconded the resolu- tion. Mr PILLINGER withdrew his resolution, and explained it was already in his mind that the Midland could obtain running powers from New- port to Swansea. Alderman VAUGHAN (Newport) agreed with the delegates who had taken exception to the limita- tion of the line to Newport, and also with those who did not wish to be associated with the Midland. They were there for the purpose of promoting an independent line which would enter into a fair and independent competition with the system already in existence, and there- fore it was not & question of a railway between Newport and London, but of one between London and South Wales. (Hear, hear.) The question which had been put by the Chairman of the Monmouthshire County Council had not been answered, but he took it that by the resolu- tion they were not proposing to ask any railway system to promote the Bill. (Hear, hear.) The main object of that conference was the pro- motion of an independent line to South Wales. (Hear, hear.) The resolution was then put, and carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE. Alderman ELLIS (Chepstow) said it would be manifestly impossible in a large meeting like that was to discuss the various schemes, and there- fore he proposed the formation of a representa- tive committee, which would consider and formu- late some definite plan which they could recom- mend for adoption. It was very desirable that gentlemen should be elected on it representing all parts of South Wales, and also representatives of districts beyond which the new line was intended to traverse. He emphasised the neces- sity for a new line, remarking that generally wherever the Midland and Great Western Railway had come into contact a coalition was formed between the two companies which did not tend to the advantage of the people of that district. He proposed- That this conference appoint a committee of pro- motion to obtain information and organise a scheme for carrying into effect the foregoing resolution. He suggested that a representative of each dis- trict should be placed upon the committee, and that the large towns should have a double repre- sentation, the committee to be empowered to add to the number any gentlemen outside the con- ference. Mr PENLY (Wootfcon-under-Edge), in seconding the resolution, described upon the large map which stood at the end of the chamber the large district near Wootton which was without any railway facilities. The resolution was carried. The CHAIRMAN said they wanted a small com- mittee which would be thoroughly representative of South Walt's, and Wootton-under-Edge too. (Laughter.) He thought the representatives of the various districts should nominate on that committee the people who were really interested in the business—not make a committee of mayors, and so on. (Laughter.) The question of place of meeting was raised, and a Llanelly delegate pointed out that Newport w is not sufficiently central for those in the west er Wales. He thought the meetings should be iield at Llanelly. (Laughter.) The CHAIRMAN thought it would be a matter for the committee to settle. Of course Llanelly was the hub of South Wales. (Laughter.) The method of selecting a committee took some few minutes, propositions being made to elect representatives in proportion to population. This course was abandoned, and representatives 11 ve" were afterwards allotted as under :-Lian-Illy, 1 representing the local hoard, and 1 the chamber of commerce Swansea, 2 corporation, 1 chamber of commerce, and 1 harbour trust Neath, 1 Aberavon, 1 Bridgend. 1 Cowbridge, 1; Barry and Cadoxton, 1 Barry Dock Chamber of -Y Tra.de, 1 Cardiff, 2 corporation and 1 chamber of commerce Haverfordwest, 1 Ebbw Vale, 1; Pontypool, 1 Carmarthen, 2 county and 1 town Newport, 2 corporation, 1 chamber of commerce, and 1 harbour commission Abertillery, 1 Tre- degar, 1; Chepstow, 1 Newnham, 1; Kidwelly 1 Wootton-under-E'lge, 1 Monmouth, 1; Rhymney and Pontlottyn Chamber of Trade, 1 Milford, 1 Pembrokeshire, 1 Tenby, 1 Ystradyfodwg, 1 Rhymney Local Board, 1 Monmouthshire County Council, 2 Glamorgan- shire County Council, 2, and Pontypridd and district, 1. Mr J. E. Young (Newport) and Mr L. Wood (Cardiff) were also placed on the com- mittee, and power was given to add to the number. Dr. LAWRENCE (Chepstow) said that one of the most difficult points of a line to London would be the crossing of the Severn. He pro- mised assistance from his district. Mr T. DUTFIELD (Newport) said that one im- portant body had been left out of representation, and that was the agriculturalists. He thought the chambers of agriculture in the different dis- tricts should have representation. The suggestion was referred to the committee. On the proposition of Alderman E. GROVE 11 (chairman Monmouthshire County Council), seconded by Alderman D. A. VAUGHAN (Newport), Mr S. D. Williams was requested to continue to act as secretary to the movement. PROPOSED FREIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION. Mr LLEWELYN WOOD said they were going to give a very large order. It was not an every-day matter to construct a railway which would com- pete with the Great Western Railway Company, which was perhaps the most powerful organisa- tion of the kind in the country. He was one of the promoters of the Barry Railway Company, and its experience furnished both a warning and an encouragement. In the first place they would remember the Barry Railway Bill was thrown out on the first application to Parliament. It passed through the committee of one House and was thrown out by the other. That little performance cost them something like 260,000, which was provided by pre-arrangement by the committee, which occupiod more or less the posi- tion which they proposed the present committee to occupy, and afterwards became promoters of the Bill. That was the warning. (Laughter.) He was almost forgetting the encouragement. Although defeated the first year, they weie successful in Vith Houses the next year, and he supposed it was a matter of common notoriety hat they had not done so badly out of it. But the district :It large had done very well out of it, too, as they would see when he reminded them that the tolls for coal to Cardiff from the district which the railway commanded had been reduced to something like 3-10 per ton, and when that was applied to 12 million tons of coal they would see what the Barry competition had done for its district. Thar, was not all. He would give acase within his own experience. He had two pits, one in the Rhondda Valley and theother in Ely Valley. The difference in distance was only three miles, but to carry coal from the latter, which was I served by the Great Western line, he had to pay double what he paid by the Taff Vale Railway. That was what competition had done in their case, and what it would effect in somewhat the same degree in their case. They had a long fight before them. In the first place they had to get their committee together and gentlemen had br-?i so anxious to Yrike it thoroughly representa- tive that he feared the number of its members would be too large. However, that would, perhaps, be got over by the appointment of a sub-committee, much smaller in number, which would put the matter in practical form. When they had fixed upon a scheme they would then have to get promoters who would be ready to plank down their money in case of need. They would not find gentlemen so ambitious to be on the list of promoters as some had been to enter on the preliminary committee. (Laughter.) Then they all knew the difficulties of getting Parliamentary sanction to competition with this great undertaking, and they must remember that Parliament very seldom granted sanction to a scheme which had for its end only competition. They proposed to resort to a heroic remedy, but failing that he wanted something a little more humble, from which he trusted they would obtain some amelioration of their present condition. They were being in a sense starved, kicked, throttled, and bled to death by the policy of the Great Western Company, and he thought the present an admirable opportunity to get an association for acting collectively in the matter of these railway rates. He had had no end of lists of rates by which he could demonstrate up to the hilt that the Great Western Railway Company were doing illegal things every day of their lives, and if they only had an effective organisation much might be done to remedy the evil. If they could not succeed with the new rail- way, and he hoped they would succeed in getting a competitive undertaking, they might succeed in putting a check on the way in which the Great Western Railway Company was treating this district. He proposed— That it be an instruction to the committee to ascer- tain and tabulate grievances suffered in respect to the Great Western Kail way rates and want of facilities, and to make arrangements, either by the formation of a freighters' association or otherwise, for their re- ni >val, pending the adoption of a railway scheme competitive with the Great Western. Mr ALEXANDER seconded. A SWANSEA REPRESENTATIVE wished to have the resolution widened to apply to all lines running in the district. His opinion was that if the energy, time, money, and courtesy devoted by railway companies to competitive points had been given to those districts where there was no competition, railway earnings would have largely increased. He was no friend of the Great Wes- tern nor the Midland. They were all traders and knew the issues of the question, and he main- tained it would be far better to include all railway companies in the resolution. Mr L. WOOD said he had no ideawhen he spoke that any other railway was particularly dealt with, having regard to the tenor of the first resolution, but if the conference desired that the words should be omitted he would assent to it with pleasure. Mr GROVE thought it was wise not to attack any railway, but pointed out that there was plenty of material for the committee to work upon, and that the railway rates in the South Wales district, as he himself had stated before the Railway Rates Commissioners, were 3 to 70 per cent. above the maximum charges, whilst one railway company charged no less than 120 per cent. above the maximum. On the other hand, benefit was conferred on the district by lower rates for certain classes of goods, and these two points must be considered together in order to arrive at a just decision. The resolution win then carried unanimously. Alderman LLEWELLYN (Newport) said he believed, notwithstanding Mr Wood's warning as to the difficulties in the way of the promotion of a Bill in Parliament, that there was sufficient interest in the movement in South Wales to overcome all financial and other difficulties. It was decided that a committee should meet at Cardiff on the 21st September, and that the place of future meeting should be left to its decision. It was agreed, however, that the next meeting of the conference should be at Swansea. VOTES OF THANKS. Mr L. WOOD, in the absence of the Mayor of Cardiff (who had letfc the chamber) moved a vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding, and desired to include in his motion thanks to the Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Newport Corporation, and particularly to Mr J. Young and Mr S. Williams for the trouble they had taken in bringing this matter before the public and calling that conference together. (Hear, hear.) Mr ALEXANDER (Barry) seconded the motion, and it was carried. The CHAIRMAN, in replying, said he was very pleased to be present at such an influential con- ference, and to welcome its representatives to Newport. He would be very glad to see them back again when they got tired of Swansea, and hoped the work done that day might be pro- ductive of good to the whole of South Wales. (Applause.)
COLLIERS AND THE LAW OF! CONTRACT.
COLLIERS AND THE LAW OF CONTRACT. IMPORTANT ACTION AT NEWPORT. At the Newport County-court on Thursday— before his Honour Judge Owen—the United National Collieries Company, Limited, sued two Risca colliers named Thomas and Davies for damages for breach of contract. -Mr Bailhache, barrister, appeared for the company, and ex- plained that the men were engaged to cut a heading in the five-feet seam at the Risca Colliery. After having been at work two days the defendants refused to continue working in consequence of a resolution having been passed by the colliers against any work being done in the five feet seam. The company did not intend to enforce judgment against the men, the action having been brought to show the colliers that if they signed a contract thsy could not break it at their own sweet will.-Hi., Honour agreed with Mr Bailhache's view of the law, and said that colliers were not a law to themselves they were under the same law as the masters, and if they signed a contract and broke it, they were liable to an action for damages.—Mr Broaches, the under- manager, proved the case, and stated that, in consequence of the work not having been carried nut, a fall had taken place, and the company had sustained damage amounting to over ;625. -De- fendants admitted that they had left work for the reasons stated.—His Honour said that, having signed the contract, the defendants had no right to leave work without giving the proper notice, and gave judgment for plaintiffs for the amount claimed— £ 5 in each case.
---ALLEGED THEFT AT ST. NICHOLAS.
ALLEGED THEFT AT ST. NICHOLAS. AN UNSUSTAINED CHARGE. Oil Thursday Thomas James and Robert Norman appeared before the magistrates at Barry on a charge of stealing four joists of timber from the Dyffryn, St. Nicholas. Alfred Heddon, estate agent, was prosecutor, and said the theft took place about shree weeks ago. He said he did not know the exact date but Mr Collins, the head agent, wished to withdraw the case, as he was not sure that the men had stolen the timber. —Prosecutor was reprimanded by the Bench for bringing two respectable men into court on a charge of larceny when he could not prove it, and the case was dismissed.
THE LATE CHAPLAIN MORRIS.…
THE LATE CHAPLAIN MORRIS. OF THE VICTORIA. A SCHEME OF COMMEMORATION AT LLANELLY. At a meeting recently held at Llanelly (the native place of the late Rev. Samuel Morris, of the ill-fated Victoria), it was decided to com- memorate the gallantry and devotion of the late chaplain by placing a column or obelisk outside the parish church, of which his father was vicar for over 40 years, or if the funds came in less freely, by placing a tablet in the chancel. The four banks in the town have been asked to receive subscriptions. A committee has been appointed, of which Major Bythway is chairman, and Mr John Innes secretary.
DEATH OF THE DOWAGER MARCHIONESS…
DEATH OF THE DOWAGER MAR- CHIONESS OF HUNTLY. The Dowager Marchioness of Huntly died shortly before nine o'clock on Thursday at Orton Longueville Hall, Huntingdonshire. Her Grace had been ill for many weeks, suffering from an affection of the heart. The Marquis of Huntly, Lady Mary Tumor, and Lady Ethel Wickham were with her when she breathed her last.
DEATH OF GORDON'S SISTEB.
DEATH OF GORDON'S SISTEB. Miss Mary Augusta Gordon, sister of the late General Gordon, with whom he lived at South- ampton, died there on Wednesday.
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THE DUTIES OF RELIEVING OFFICERS.
THE DUTIES OF RELIEVING OFFICERS. A LIVELY DISCUSSION AT THE LLANELLY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A lively discussion took place at the fortnightly meeting of the Llanelly Board of Guardians, held on Thursday, Mr R. C. Jenkins presiding, in respect of the appointments held by tho senior relieving officer (Mr W. B. Jones) outside the offices he held under the board. The outside offices in question are those held by Mr Jones in connection with the management of certain friendly societies. Notice of motion had been given by Mr Jenkins at the preceding board to rescind a former resolution, in accordance with which Mr Jones was given permission to retain two out of four such posts held by him. In moving his motion, Mr JENKINS (who was in the chair in the absence of Mr Seymour) said he objected to these offices being held by Mr Jones, in the first place because the holding ot such offices was not in conformity with the consolidated orders. When Mr Jones merely held two local appoint- ments, one the treasurership to a club at Felinfoel and the secretaryship of another, the board took a generous view, and there was a feeling, no doubt, that the officer should keep himself in touch with friendly societies. But Mr Jones had now gone outside .those two local appointments, one of which he had given up in order to take up the duties of secretary to the Unity of Ivorites, to if y which a salary of £ 50 per annum was attached, and this was a post which necessarily carried him a great deal outside that board. Mr Jones got a salary for the appointments held by him under that board of something like L160, and those appointments had been made to hun on the under- standing that he gave his whole time to the work. He contended that the other offices must neces- sarily take up a great deal of the time and energy which the board had a right to expect should be devoted to the offices held under them. One hundred and sixty pounds a year was a very fair rate of salary, and there certainly was a feeling in town that the relieving officer should not, at the same time, be permitted to hold appointments which some of the men who were taxed to pay Mr Jones's salary, as relieving officer, would only be too glad to hold. While Mr Jones held outside positions, he could not be strictly impartial and independent in the discharge of the duties under the board of guardians. He, therefore, moved that the resolution which empowered Mr Jones to hold two outside positions be rescinded. Mr D. L. REES said the officer was quite right in keeping himself in touch with friendly societies, and he entirely differed from the re- marks of the chairman. Mr Jones was a capable officer. His efficiency had not been questioned. That was conceded. Why, then, rake up this question from month to month ? If Mr Jones spent a few hours in a pubhehouse or a prayer- meeting each evening, he (the speaker) supposed no objection would be raised. He held that Mr Jones's connection with friendly societies had been to the advantage of the board. Mr D. JOHN did not think that the offices held by Mr Jones outside the board would interfere with his duty to them. Before now Mr Jones had, while holding these appointments, dis- charged the additional work of master of the workhouse during the illness of Mr George, and no complaint of his not having done his work was received. Mr E. EVANS But Mr Jones said be had to sit up all night, and so forth. Mr JONES But I was keeping the accounts of the workhouse, for which an officer is specially engaged. Perhaps you will permit me to make a few remarks on what the chairman has said, as I am afraid he has led you astray—— Mr C. BONVILLE did not think that the officer should be allowed to address the board whenever he liked. Mr Jones had already spoken, and he should remember that he was their servant. Mr JONES said he certainly was in the service of the board, but he thanked God he was not Mr Bonville's servant. The CHAIRMAN strongly reprimanded Mr Jones for speaking to a member of the board in that way. After further discussion, Mr J. L. THOMAS seconded the CHAIRMAN'S motion. Upon a vote being taken, however, it was lost by ten votes to seven. The officer will, therefore, continue to hold two outside appointments. Mr S. WILLIAMS gave notice of motion that a committee be appointed to inquire into the time taken up by Mr Jones in fulfilling the duties of the offices which he held outside the board,
DISTRESSING AFFAIR AT NEWPORT.
DISTRESSING AFFAIR AT NEWPORT. A. MARRIED WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. Shortly before nine o'clock on Wednesday evening Mary Foster, a young married woman, wife of Wm. Foster, bricklayer, residing at 53, Bristol-street, Newport, was found by P.S, Widcombe and P.C. Burley leaning against the front of Gwatkin's Carriage Works in Clarence-place, with a baby in her arms. The woman appeared to be in a fainting fit but on opening her hands a small boctle of phosphor paste vermin-killer was found with the cork out, and a portion of the contents having evidently been swallowed by the woman. Mrs Foster was taken into the Ivy Busu l/eer- house and emetics were administered. Dr. Thomas, of Chepstow-road, who had been sum- moned, speedily arrived, and the woman,who was in an exhausted condition, was, after she had been treated, removed to her home in a cab. Mrs Foster, who is the mother of three young children, has not been living on good terms with her husband, and it is stated that she was out all night on Tuesday and went to the police-office and made a complaint. A police officer, some three hours before she made the attempt on her life, accompanied her to her home. Her husband was not then there, and the wife stated that she was afraid to go into her own house and the policeman left her in a neighbour's house. She afterwards went out and purchased the poison at Mr Smith's, chemist, High-street. Mrs Foster admitted that she in- tended to poison herself, and asked the doctor to let her die. Great excitement was caused in the neighbourhood by the incident.
THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE ATI…
THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE AT CA RDIFF. SYMPATHY FROM NEWPORT. At a fuliy-attended meeting of the local district committee of the Amalgamated Society of Engi- neers, held at Newport on Wednesday evening, the strike of the Cardiff engineers formed the chief subject of discussion. It was stated that New- port engineers had for the past two years enjoyed the advantageous arrangement which the Cardiff men ate out on strike to obtain, namely, that the week's work shall be limited to 74 hours per week. In view of the large and increasing num- ber of members of the society out of employment it was felt that 74 hours per week was in all con- science long enough, especially as long hours deprived others of work they were ready and willing to do, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously That in the opinion of this committee it is the duty of every member of thii society to give all possible assistance to our members out on strike at C:trdiff, and also refuse to work on any job that may be brought from any strike shop during the struggle. The latest monthly return of the Engineers' Society shows that 656 more unemployed hav been added during the month, making 6,000 members out of work out of a membership of 73,000 members. To compel men to work 90 hours per week under such circumstances was held to be unjustifiable.