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[LONDON LETTER. (FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.) SPECIALLY WIRED. LONDON, Monday Night. THE GUILDHALL BANQUET. Mr Chamberlain has not accepted the Station to the Guildhall banquet to- morrow week, and it is understood that he ill not be present on the occasion. If Mr Balfour, about whom there is uncertainty, is also absent, the task of replying to the foast of the House of Commons will de- volve upon either Lord George Hamilton or Sir Matthew White Ridley. The entire interest seems likely to centre in the Speech by the Prime Minister, but Lord Salisbury is not generally expected to make any startling declaration of either foreign Or home policy. NOVELTIES IN THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW. Great preparations are being made to give distinction to the Lord Mayor's Show by introducing among the old features with which we are all familiar some novelties. In recognition of the fact that Alderman Davies represents Chatham in the House of Commons, there will be side by side on Olle car models of the Minerva battleship of the types of 1837 and of 1897. In honour Of Mr Sheriff Dewar there is to be a sports' car, on which will be depicted cricket, football, racing, and other athletics. The four-horse Rocket coach is also to take part 111 the procession. I have not yet heard Whether it is to be accompanied by a traction engine or a motor car or a bicycle Squad giving practical exemplification of the advances in locomotion. TORY RESIGNATIONS IMPENDING. A rumour is prevalent not in Liberal but in Conservative circles that several Ministerialist members of the House of Commons are exceedingly anxious *o relieve themselves of their Parliamentary duties. It is indeed even said that sundry weary legislators are only awaiting the result of the elections for the three vacant seats. If in these the Government hold their own, there will be competition for the Stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds or of the Manor of Nortbstead. THE ELEVATION OF MR DARLING. When in 1859 there was a legal outcry because the then Lord-Chancellor had made an unknown stuff gownsman a judge, the appointment of Mr Justice Blackburn Was successfully vindicated on the ground that the sole qualifications required had been proved-legal learning and attain- ments. That is just the defence which cannot be made in the case of Mr Darling, and probably it is almost unprecedented for a protest to be got up in the form of a Petition from the Inns of Court asking the 13ar Council whether that representative body intends to give expression to what is believed to be the general feeling of the Miole Bar against the recent exercise of judicial patronage in the appointment of lIrtr Justice Darling. Mr Asquith's out- spoken condemnation of the appointment has attracted much attention, and has gi, en general satisfaction. RAILWAY SERVANTS' GRIEVANCES. The Railway Regulation Act"of 1893, giving power to the Board of Trade to put Pressure upon railway companies in cases of excessive working hours exacted from their servants, has been by no means a dead letter. A report issued to-day shows that the total number of grievances in- quired into in four years has been 401, and the return, giving particu- lars of 31 cases standing over from previous Years1 together with 71 new instances of unduly long work, inadequate respite for meals, and so forth, shows that almost all the companies have been brought to book. The schedule is full of complaints of long hours of signalmen, drivers, guards, shunters, porters, and others. Although sometimes there was held to be no valid ground for complaint, and though in some cases the board is still awaiting remedies, on the whole the railways have responded to the demands made upon them, and from the diminution in the number of complaints received it is assumed that the men are better satisfied, and that the companies have done much in the direction of voluntarily revising their time tables. In the opinion of Mr Hopwood the Act has been exceedingly useful in I putting a check upon, if not a stop to, the long hours of work which are cruel to the tnen and sometimes endanger the safety of the travelling public. Nearly every class of railway servant has benefited, and the further operation of the Act can, he Says, be watched with equanimity by all but thoae who are interested in railway Management and who view with alarm the rapid increase in the wages bill. A WELCOME REAPPEARANCE. This evening Mr and Mrs Beerbohm Tree received a warm welcome back to Her Majesty's Theatre with their company after a brief provincial tour of more than ordinary success. Again was presented that clever suggestive adaptation of French comedy which, under the title of The Silver Key," was in the flowing tide of popular approval when the summer season ended. The two chief female characters are finely played and as finely contrasted, Mrs Tree as the gay marquise with her fascinating wit, Miss Willard as the fair embodiment of injured innocence. Mr Fred Waller is as sturdily uncompromising as before; Mr Tree perhaps a trifle more gaily com- promising. Apparently, The Silver Key will not require to be hung up for many a night to come. The performance con- cluded with a one act version of the Shakesperian farce" Katherine and Petruchio," for which David Garrick was originally responsible. Mrs Tree as the Shrew and Mr Tree as the Tamer acquitted themselves with distinction. THE CARL ROSA SEASON. On the authority of Mr Manager Bruce, one is glad to report that the Carl Rosa opera season at Covent Garden has been a. financial success. One or two blemishes -notably in "The Meistersingers "—gave Some ill-natured critics opportunity to be spiteful in their carping notices, but the paying public were satisfied, and eagerly paid moderate prices to see and hear their favourite operas very creditably performed. TIBERALS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. The London members of the National Liberal Club met this evening and resolved to throw themselves energetically into the School Board contest which is now in progress. It has been a constant reproach to the political clubs of London of all social grades that the members do so little for political causes, and the committee of the National Liberals are taking steps in many ways te stimulate their members, as an example to others. Earl Carrington, the presidant ot the club, in opening the pro- ceedings this evening, made a touching reference to the Joss which all good causes had suffered by the death of the Duchess of Teck. In the course of the subsequent proceedings it was stated that the leaders of the Progressives had more confident expectation of victory in the coming elec- ion than they have allowed themselves to indulge in for many years past.
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TIRAH TRIBES BEATEN.
TIRAH TRIBES BEATEN. ARHANGA PASS TAKEN a AN EASY VICTORY. CAMPAIGN VIRTUALLY OVER fEEUTEB'S SPECIAL SERVICE.] THE CAMP, TIRAH VALLEY, VIA KHABAPPA, Monday, 6.35 p.m.—The enemy offered but a feeble resistance in the Arhanga Pass, which was cleared in two hours after the guns first opened fire, with triflling loss to our troops. The right attack was made by General Gaselee with the Yorkshire Regiment, Gurkha. scouts, and 3rd Sikhs. General Westmacott, with the King's Own Scottish Borderers and 3rd Gurkha?, formed the centre, while on the left was General Kempster's brigade, which, however, never came into action. The ascent through the pass was comparatively easy, except for the road, the state of which R,t present is execrable. It leads down into Tirah Valley, which is highly cultivated, though considerably broken up. Its surface area is about 15 miles by six. It is intersected by numerous groves, composed for the most part of walnut trees. Scattered over the valley are large numbers of fortified houses. These were encountered every few hundred yards, the system of defence here being for each household to fortify its own dwelling instead of constructing extensive fortified villages as in other Pathan countries. Supplies are abundant, as the Afridis proper have not burned their homesteads. From this fact it is con- jectured that they consider further resistance hopeless. Now that the Hadda Mullah has fled it is thought that the Afridis must feel they are no longer in a position to dictate terms, especially as the Peshawar Column is now rapidly closing in upon this plateau. Part of the force will proceed up the valley as soon as the commissariat arrives. Everyone is struck by the appearance of agricultural wealth observable on all hands in this deserted valley. The tribesmen have probably withdrawn to higher hills, many going no doubt in the direction of Fort Bara, from which they must sooner or later be driven back, CAMPAIGN PRACTICALLY OVER. The India Office was not in a position to issue a single telegram on Monday in reference to the Tirah punitive expedition, and the opinion is entertained in well-informed quarters that the campaign is practically over. COUNTRY QUIETENING DOWN. SIMLA, Monday.—All remains quiet on the line of communication. It is reported that certain Al. Khels have visited the Chikrai, but it is un- known whether their object is to obtain the ammunition which the Chikrai have or to inter- cede with them on their own behalf. The Ali Shezai and Makuudzai Lashkars have left Chakhara and Sadari for their homes, leaving a hundred men from each Lashkar to watch the progress of events. The Mauzaki Jirgah has refused to allow the Ali Shezai to pass through their country to attack Shinwari or to deposit their property with them.-Pet),ter. MORE NATIVE SURRENDERS. SIMLA, Monday.—It is rumoured that the Viceroy's projected tour in Burmah has been abandoned. SaddaKhan, chief of the MaddaKhel, and his brother have surrendered to General Bird. This is an important step towards the settlement of the|Madda Khel difficulty. Other Maliksare also coming in. Many Afridis, Kuki Khels, and Ali Khels have gone in the direction of Bara with the object of opposing the Peshawar column. A party of 200 Alisharzais is said to have collected yesterday at Sadari in the Khanki Valley for the purpose of attacking Kharappa. The Shinwari telegraph was cut yesterday one and a half miles from Kajuri. The Sidi Idak Survey Column has reached Spinivan all well. A few shots were fired in the Sheranni Camp on the 30th ult., and also into the camp near Bara. The Sipah Mullah is reported to have arrived in the Gandao Valley with a small Lashkar. A patrol of two men of the 13th Bengal Lancers on the outer circular Peshawar road has been fired upon by the tribesmen. One horse was shot, and a Sowar's sword was taken. The assailants decamped on the arrival of reinforcements.— Reuter.
NEW CHINESE LOAN.
NEW CHINESE LOAN. MR HOOLEY'S OFFER ACCEPTED. SHANGHAI, Monday-A telegram from Mr Hooley's representative at Peking, dated Oc 30, states that the Chinese Government has taaUy accepted the terms of the Hooley-Jameson Syndi- cate for a loan of £ 16,000,000.—Reuter.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK AT CON STANTINOPLE.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK AT CON STANTINOPLE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Monday.—A shock of earth- quake of some violence was felt here at half-past four this afternoon. It was preceded by a rumb- ling noise reeembling thunder.—Beuter.
:TO-DAY'S WEATHER.4.30A.M
TO-DAY'S WEATHER.4.30A.M TO-DAYS FORECAST FOR ENGLAND, S.W., ANØ SOUTH WALES. Easterly and north easterly winds moderate inland; strong on coast; cold fair. GENERAL.-The weather is likely to remain generally fair for the present. GENERAL FORECASTS. The following forecasts were prepared last night at the Meteorological Office at eight o'clock :— DIRTRICTS- 0. Scotland, N. Southerly and south-easterly 1. Scotland, E.r winds,light; fair generally, 2. England, N.E. J but some mist or fog. 1 Easterly and north-easterly 3. England, E. ,L winds, moderate inland, ) strong on coast; cold; fair. j North-easterly winds, light 4. Mid. Counties. or moderate; fair gener- ) ally. 5. Eng. S. (Lon. gftme as No. 3. and Channel) i 6. Scotland, W.) Easterly winds, light; fair 7. Engl., N.W., [ generally but some mist & North Wales, j or fog. *) fair generally.
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TURKEY AND GREECE.
TURKEY AND GREECE. ALLEGED ATROCITIES IN EPIRUS. THE PORTE S DEFENCE. VIENNA, Monday.—A despatch from Constan- tinople states that the French and Russian Consuls at Yanina have addressed to the Porte a long list of atrocities alleged to have been com- mitted by the Turkish army in Epirus since the signing of the armistice. The statements of the Consuls were to the effect that all the villages south of Louros have been pillaged and burned and the inhabitants massacred. Tewfik Pasha has pointed out to the Ambassadors that the Con- suls in question had never visited these villages, but had based their despatches upon letters they had received from the villagers. The allegations have elicited a statement by an Englishman who was with the Turkish army in Epirus during the late war. He states that he has visited the villages, and is in a position to affirm that there is no truth in the reports. Other Englishmen accompanied himotand according to the despatch they found no signs of any pillage having been committed, and beyond the natural ravages of warfare the villages were intact. It must be remembered, adds the despatch, that the Greeks had distri- buted several thousand rifles to the inhabitants of the Louros Valley, who were full of revolt against the Turk, and in fact frequently fired on the Imperial troops. It is admitted that two villages—Kanzar and Framouriam—were burned, but only after the inhabitants had offered armed resistance. It is further stated that the Dragomans at the various Consulates at Yanina are all Greeks. The Turkish authorities will, however, send a Commission to inquire into the matter.—Ratier.
FRENCH ON THE CONGO.
FRENCH ON THE CONGO. ATTACKED BY CANNIBALS. PUNITIVE EXPEDITION ORDERED. PARIS, Monday.—The Matin has received in- telligence from the French Congo giving details of an attack made two months ago upon the Eclaireur, a boat belonging to the Campagne des Chargeurs Reunis. The Eclaireur took on board at Cape Lopez the French mail to be conveyed up the Ogowai River as far as Njole, thus working in connection with mail steamers running between Bordeaux and Loango. The vessel also carried a consider- able quantity of merchandise, and the cargo proving too heavy for the Eclaireur, it became necessary to land a portion of it on the right bank of the Ogowai. Scarcely had the packages of goods been placed ashore when an attempt was made by the cannibal natives to seize them. The captain and crew made a vain attempt to protect the merchandise, but attacked on all sides they found it as much as they could do to defend themselves. Finally the bales were abandoned and the Eclaireur steamed away with many wounded, including the captain,who subsequently succumbed. The Govern- ment of Congo, determined to punish the thieves and avenge the insult to the French flag, has chartered a vessel named the Avant Garde to carry a military expedition under the command of the Colonial Administrator. The Matin adds No further news has been received of the Avant Garde,^either by the Campagne des Chargeurs Reunis or by the Ministry of Colonies.—Reuter.
LATE MR HENRY GEORGE.
LATE MR HENRY GEORGE. MONSTRE PROCESSION. NEW YORK, Monday.—The remains of the late Mr Henry George were this evening conveyed from the Central Palace to the City Hall at Brooklyn, accompanied by large deputations from workmen's societies and many other organisations, the Mayor and Corporation, and all the most prominent representatives of the political and social world and New York. It is estimated that the number of persons taking part in the proces- sion amounted to a hundred thousand, and besides these vast crowds in the streets watched the pageant. The scene as the procession wound its way through the streets in the darkness was most solemn and picturesque. From Brooklyn City Hall the coffin was taken to the residence of the deceased at Fort Hamilton, where the interment takes place to-day. Mr Seth Low was present in the procession. To the surprise of many of his politi- cal opponents Mr Chauncey Depew was also present. Addresses were delivered in the Central Palace by the Rev. Lyman Abbott, the Rev. Heber Newton, the Rabbi Gottheil, and Father McGlynn. The number of persons who visited the coffin while it lay in state in the Central palace is estimated at 75,000.—Central News. NEW YORK, Monday.—After private services at the residence of the family at Fort Hamilton the remains of the late Mr Henry George were interred to-day at Greenwood Cemetery.—Reuter. A STORY OF THE DECEASED. Among the many stories told of Mr Henry George, one of the most humorous illustrates his peculiar sympathy with suffering. On one occasion when he was travelling in a Pullman car, in which he was the only passenger, the negro porters gathered in a knot and told stories of the bad season through which they were passing to one another. At the end of the journey it is always customary to give the por- ter "—the waiter especially appointed to the car—a tip, and on this occasion Mr George, after the man had brushed his coat, handed him all the change he had in his pocket, amounting to several dollars. The man was almost overwhelmed, and, as Mr George alighted at the station, the negro turned to his comrades and, throwing up his hands, cried out: I says it always, and I says it agin, you never can't tell nothing about a frog till you sees him jump."
SERIOUS POACHING AFFRAY
SERIOUS POACHING AFFRAY MURDEROUS ASSAULT ON A POLICEMAN. Two men were arrested on Sunday at Braintree on a charge of murderously assaulting Sergeant Mills, of the Essex constabulary, during a poach- ing affray on Saturday at Coggeshall. A third man is still at large. The sergeant was found in a, ditch covered with fearful wounds, a.nd his life is in danger. The accused, whose names are Frank Thoro- good and Joseph Butcher, labourers, of Braintree, were brought up on Monday at Witham Police Court. It was stated prisoners and the man not yet in custody attacked Mills with cudgels, cutting seven large wounds on his head and blacking his face and arms. The sergeant's cries attracted the attention of Colonel Osborne and his groom and the poachers then made off. Prisoners were remanded for a week. The condition of Mills was dese ibed as critical.
MR CECIL RHODES.
MR CECIL RHODES. CAPE ToWN, Monday.—It has been definitely settled that Mr Cecil Rhodes will not visit Buluwayo until the end of the present month. Mr Rhodes is in fair health.—Reuter.
ALLEGED BIGAMY.
ALLEGED BIGAMY. At Ashton-under-Lyneon Monday Emily Hudson was committed for trial charged with bigamously marrying John Wagstaffe and Richard Hardman, her husband, Richard Warner Hudson, of Sheffield, being still alive.
UNKNOWN STEAMER ASHORE.
UNKNOWN STEAMER ASHORE. ATHENS, Sunday. — A steamer of unknown nationality, abandoned by its crew, has gone ashore on the coast of the Islet of Thixasia, near Santorin Island.—Reuter.
BURNING FATALITY AT CARDIFF.
BURNING FATALITY AT CARDIFF. On Sunday morning a little boy named Partridge Richards, residing with his parents a.t 13, Rookwood street, Grange- town, wa.s admitted to the Infirmary suffer ing from severe burning. Having been left alone for a. few minutes he started playing with lighted paper, and so set fire to his clothes. The lad succumbed at 1 o'clock on Monday morning,
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ENGINEERS' DISPUTE.
ENGINEERS' DISPUTE. LONDON BOILERMAKERS' ATTITUDE. AN ULTIMATUM TO THE EXECUTIVE. Colonel Dyer called at the Board of Trade on Monday, and was closeted for some time with Mr Ritchie. Correspondence has been passing between the London Master Ship Repairers and Mr Knight, secretary of the Boilermakers' Society, who is now at the Newcastle headquarters of the society. Mr Knight, as a party to the settle- ment which the London District repudiated, was asked to insist on the revolted members of his society returning to work on Monday under the terms of the settlement. It is understood that a further remonstrance against the continuance of the deadlock possibly amounting to an ultimatum, has been addressed to the Newcastle Executive. It has transpired that the possibilities of the situation were fully laid before the men's London Execu- tive at the end of last week. Members of the Central Executive were then present, and were not slow to point out the risks they ran through the irreconcilable attitude of the Thamessiae workers. STRIKERS HELPED FROM ABROAD. A little over £2,000 was received on Monday at the headquarters of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers towards the support of the men now idle, including sums from Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, and Denmark. A PROFFERED COMPROMISE- REJECTED. On Wednesday Messrs R. H, Greene, ship- builders and repairers, of Blackwall, posted a notice offering to concede to their employees an eight hours day between November and February, the remaining eight months of the year to be worked on a nine hours day. Tho matter was referred to the Joint Committee of the allied trades, with the result that the, committee came to the conclusion that the matter must be decided by the people most concerned. On Monday morning Messrs Bigby, Lindsay, and Shea attended at the local committee-rooms of the allied trades at the Isle of Dogs, and after a sitting lasting nearly three hours it was unani- mously decided to refuse Messrs Greene's offer. MR JOHN BURNS ON THE DEAD- LOCK. Mr John Burns, M.P., addressed a crowded meeting at Plymouth on Monday night in support of the engineers. He said the struggle had be- come so serious that it had tied up the naval programme, and interfered. with national interests, and had caused universal suffering in many industrial districts. If the Government had done its duty the struggle would not have lasted a month. The men were gaining every day in public opinion, and were willing to stay out until absolute starvation or success forced them to terminate the dispute. A resolution protesting against the tyranny of the masters, and in favour of a local fund being started, was carried. A STRIKER SENT TO PRISON. On Monday in Paisley Sheriff Court, after a trial extending over six hours, James Blackie, jun., engineer, was sentenced b Sheriff Cowan to a month's imprisonment for intimidation, Blackie having on the 22nd October last formed part of a disorderly crowd of engineers and others who followed Alexander Connell, machinist, calling him a blackleg. The demonstration was due to the fact that Connell, a prominent Union member, had gone back to work in Bow and McLachlan s at Paisley. SYMPATHY AT CARDIFF. At the meeting of the Cardiff branch of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers on Saturday, it was decided to hold a public demonstration with a view of collecting subscriptions in aid of those who are not connected with any trades society. The subscriptions received on Saturday Were:—The Adamsdown Conservative Club, £5 5s; Our Friends in Constantinople, £4 Sa; Boiler- makers, Windsor Slip, £5 16s; Helpers, per H. Boggins, £317s 6d.
ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. LIVERPOOL (EXCHANGE DIVISION). A deputation of the African Trade Section of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, headed by Mr A. L. Jones, waited upon Mr Russell Rea (Liberal) on Monday with the object of urging him, if elected as member for the Exchange Division, to endeavour to secure the extinction of the charter of the Royal Niger Company and the transference of the company's territories to direct Government control. Mr Rea expressed himself in cordial sympathy with the views of the deputation, and said he would do his utmost to enforce them upon the Government. The company, he said, might have done excellent service in the past, but the time had arrived for a modification in the government of these territories. DEPTFORD. Mr Arthur H. A. Morton, Conservative candi- date for Deptford, on Monday night issued his address. He declares himself a. staunch supporter of the Government, which had pursued a firm and pacific policy in foreign and Colonial affairs, relieved taxation, and carried measures of well considered and progressive reform. After express- ing satisfaction at the Government's measures for strengthening and consolidating the defences of the Empire, Mr Morton states he would support any well considered measures aiming at the amelioration of the condition of the people. Amongst other things Mr Morton expresses approval of old age pensions and the granting of power to local authorities to assist working men to become owners of their own houses. Mr J. W. Benn, who was approached on Friday with a view to his becoming a Liberal candidate, on Monday night telegraphed his willingness to stand, and he will address a meet- ing of the party to-day (Tuesday). The hopes of the Liberals are considerably raised by this decision. Mr Benn represented St. George's-in- the-East in the last Parliament, and unsuccess- fully petitioned against the return of Mr Marks at the General Election. ROCHDALE. Mr Mitchell (Conservative) and Alderman Duckworth (Liberal) were nominated for the Rochdale Division on Monday.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT MANCHESTER.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT MANCHESTER. FIVE PERSONS INJURED. An alarming railway accident occurred at Victoria Station, Manchester, soon after six o'clock on Monday evening. A number of rail- way carriages broke loose on a siding outside Victoria Station, and running down an incline at a tremendous rate dashed across the platform, cutting right through the inspector's office. The end of one carriage came through on to the station approach. Five persons were seriously injured. A later telegram states the runaway carriages formed part of the train which was standing about three quarters of a mile from the station. An engine had taken six of the coaches into a siding, and on returning the driver was surprised to find the other three had gone. They dashed into the station almost unseen, and reached the end of the platform before any warning could be given. The end carriage, a composite one, including 0, guard's van, tore away the buffers and carried them across the platform, through the ticket- collector's office, out on to the approach. The second carriage also jumped the platform. A working man named William Butterworth, of Hollinwood, was fatally injured and half a dozen other persons sustained injuries, but only one, Frederick Hopkinson, a clerk, of Mawdesley- street, Bury, had to be detained at the Royal Infirmary, he being hurt about the lower part of the abdomen. The station was fairly busy at the time, and as many people entering the building pass the spot where the carriages cut through the platform it is remarkable the accident was not of a much more serious character. Two boys employed by the railway company as train hookers had a wonderfully narrow escape, for they were in the guard's van when the three coaches left their place. Neither attempted to jump out, a.nd despite the terrific smash they escaped comparatively unhurt. The accident aroused considerable excitement, but little delay was caused to traffic.
SUICIDE OF AN ACTOR.
SUICIDE OF AN ACTOR. At Brighton on Monday evening Coroner Bush held an inquest on Gerald Hutchinson Lindford, aged 29, an actor. It was stated that he had been short of money, but had never threatened to commit suicide. On Saturday evening he went out and did not return until the following after- noon. Soon after his return he was found on the sofa. unconscious, and it was discovered that he had shot himself. He was removed to the hospital, where he died. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide," but that there was no evidence to show the state of mind.
THE TYPHOID EPIDEMIC.
THE TYPHOID EPIDEMIC. It was reported to the Lynn Sanitary Authority on Monday that 26 more cases of typhoid had been notified during the preceding 48 hours, making 280 in all, and two more death a, giving a total of seven during October. Three fresh cases of typhoid were reported at Maidstone on Monday.
ALLEGED MATRICIDE.
ALLEGED MATRICIDE. At Halstead, Essex, on Monday, Oliver Hume was committed for trial on the charge of murder- ing his mother. During the proceedings the pnsoner frequently burst into tears. Two wit- nesses were called for the defence, and they deposed that jost before the tragedy prisoner behaved strangely.
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In Messrs J. & P. Coata' thread works, Paisley, 800 spoolers were locked out on Monday and 200 ticketers and parcellers were thrown idle. The girls were locked out as they would not work their machines. They protest against the introduction of new machines and arrangements, and having to account for every spool given oat. Formerly they wece allowed a mwgtp of iqoz ip
. CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. PARTY GAINS AND LOSSES. The net outcome of the annual municipal con- tests in Cardiff is the loss of three official Liberal seats &nd one Liberal gain, while the political representation of three wards remains unchanged. Strictly speaking the Liberal loss is but two seats, because Mr Chappell, who has ousted Mr Comley by the extremely narrow majority of one vote after a recount, has been a prominent member of the Liberal organisation for years. The Liberal gain has been effected in the Cathays Ward, where Mr Lloyd Meyrick has defeated Councillor Henry White by the decisive majority of 415, having the honour of being returned by the biggest margin in all the elections. He topped the score of Councillor Good, the Liberal candidate of November last, by 151 votes, and beat Mr Good's majority by 145. In 1892 Mr White polled 892, compared with which his present figures show a drop of 216. The contest in this ward was per- mitted to assume a few unpleasant personal features as election day drew near. As the Conservatives began to see how hopeless their task was at Cathays, they indulged in wild charges which did them and their cause anything but good. By the rejection of Mr Frank Beavan the municipal government of the town has sustained a severe blow. Public service of a conspicuously useful, conscientious, and zealous character availed nothing against the forces and influences which the clubites were able to bring to bear. The lethargy of the Canton Liberals, too, did not improve Mr Beavan's chances, because by allowing Mr Ward to have a walk- over, the Tories were released to work mischief in the adjacent ward. It is noteworthy that, although rejected, Mr Beavan has polled only 18 votes fewer than he did three years ago, while his opponent was supported to the extent of 375 more votes than were cast for the Conservative candidate for Riverside in 1894. The return of Mr Courtis, though not entirely unexpected, proved a surprise in the extent of its majority. At a bye-election in January last Mr Henry Jones defeated Mr Courtis by 106 votes, polling 1,131 to the Tory's 1,025. In November, 1896, the Liberal candidate vanquished Mr Gibbon by no fewer than 343 so that the latest poll is a turning of the tables with a vengeance. That Mr Henry Jones made a gallant fight is seen in the fact that although defeated he has increased his poll-number by over 100. Indeed, it is only 56 less than the record figures of Coun- cillor Morgan Morgan in the same ward last year. Still he has lost I Coming out at the eleventh hour, as Mr Henry Jones did, this is a remarkable achievement; and it is morally certain that had not many Liberals promised Mr Courtis at an early stage in the belief that no Liberal candidate was to be nominated the seat would have been easily retained. The personal popularity of Mr George David in the Roath Ward has been once more demonstrated in the defeat of Mr Charles Clarke, who, however, increased the Liberal vote by 151. Mr T. Morel's defeat in the South Ward was scarcely to be expected, backed by such enormous Docks influence as he was. At the same time, his 1894 figure has been pulled down by 63. Mr Frank Fox, the Liberal and Labour candi- date for Adamsdown, found comparatively little difficulty in outstripping his co-religionist, who, sailing under Independent colours, was notoriously supported by the Conservative party of the ward. Splott proved the surprise packet of the contest, in so far as the extra- ordinarily close nature of the poll was concerned. The effect of the elections upon the political complexion of the Council is seen by the following Liberal Aldermen 8 Liberal Councillors 13 21 Labour 1 Conservative Aldermen. 2 Conservative Councillors 16 18 Liberal majority in Council 3 Appended is the return of the pollin in the severnl waxdo PARK WARD. The candidates were Mr Hy. Jones, shipowner (L), and Mr W. J. Courtis, stockbroker (C). Voting was carried on briskly, especially in the latter part of the day and evening, and there was a very heavy poll, the number of votes recorded being 2,703 out of a total of a little over 3,200 on the register. This was expected, as the contest lay again between the two opponents who faced each other at the beginning of the present year, when Mr Jones was returned by a considerable majority, and also because the present battle had been fought with more than usual eagerness, although, at the same time, with perfect good feeling. In the course of the evening the Mayor (Alderman E. Beavan) and the Town Clerk (Mr J. L. Wheatley) visited the counting station in Albany-road Board School. Alderman Ramsdale, though suffering a good deal from an accident to one of his feet, was there as returning alderman for the ward, and be and the town clerk remained in the room during the enumeration of the votes. The poll being closed at 8, counting was com- menced forthwith by a large staff under the supervision of the town clerk, and at 9 the result was declared as follows Courtis C 1,452 Jones L 1,234 Majority 218 There were 17 spoiled votes, so that the total poll was 2,703. After the formal declaration ot the result by Alderman Ramsdale, Mr Courtis proposed the usual vote of thanks to the returning officer, this being seconded by Mr C. Burgess as repre- senting Mr Jones. Thereafter the victorious candidate first addressed the crowd through an aperture made by removing one of the windows fronting Albany-road, then at his committee- room opposite, into which he was carried shoulder high, and from which a hot- air balloon was released, which, curiously enough, was borne in the direction of Sir Courtis's residence at Penylan Hill. In his committee-room Mr Courtis, after thanking those who had supported him, reminded his audience that he had wished not to go on party lines, but as he had been forced to go on these lines he had fought all the more determinedly, with what result they saw. He was glad to know that he bad had the Bupport of a great many Irishmen and Catholics.—Mr John Hearnsaia, as an Irishman and a Catholic, that they trusted Mr Courtis to do his duty. An adjournment was then made to the Park Conservative Club in Castle-road, where a meeting was organised. Mr Hy. Gibbon, a former Conservative candidate, presided. There the jubilation over the Tory success was continued by Dr. Lynn Thomas (a previous unsuccessful Conservative candidate for Roath), Mr Yorath (solicitor), and others. A decided element of fun was intro- duced in the course of the proceedings by Mr R. Gavin reading the following, which was type- written on a business circular issued by Messrs Marsh and Company, the funeral undertakers, of St. Mary-street Please hand the enclosed to the relatives of Mr Courtis, on behalf of Messrs Marsh and Company, who would be extremely obliged for the order on the evening of the 1st November next. These prices (referring to those in the circular) are subject to a rebate of 5 per cent, if for defunct Conservative candidates." Mr Henry Jones having had to retire owing to slight illness, his agent and a crowd of supporters proceeded to the committee-rooms in Albany- road. There Mr Morgan Thomas paid a high tri- bute to the public services rendered by Mr Jones, and to the open and manly way in which that gentleman contested the election, remarking also that although that ward"had been lost municipally, he was sure the great bulk of the people of this country were Liberal at heart. (Applause.)—Mr Burgess offered Mr Jones's most hearty thanks to the voters who had polled in the Liberal interest. He was not surprised, he said, that Mr Jones had lost, as the present election had been won by the Conservatives by treachery, by the reminiscence of tea and buns given by a certain gentleman not long ago, and by outside influences and unwar- rantable accusations brought to bear against Mr Jones as a business man, (Applause.) He was sure, however, that Mr Jones nad notning to be ashamed of.—(applause) either in his business life or in his candidature—(applause)—and that he would still stand out as one of the best friends of the town. (Applause.)—Several others added their testimony to the respect in which Mr Jones was generally held, ana votes of thanks to him and to the workers for that party were cordially given. ROATH. The counting of the votes at the polling station, Stacey-road Board School, actually commenced at quarter past 8, and concluded in little over an hour, the returning officer (Alderman David Jones) declaring the result as follows:— David C 878 Clarke L Conservative majority 290 There were 15 spoiled papers.—On the motion of the successful candidate, Mr George David, seconded by Mr Clarke, the customary vote of thanks was accorded to the returning officer and the staff, end the result was then announced to the crowd outside, both candi- dates briefly returning thanks. The coun- cillor-elect was then carried shoulder high by a. group of enthusiastic supporters through Stacey-road to the Roath Conservative Club, where he again addressed a few words to the crowd from the window. At the meeting which followed in the club premises, Dr. Tre- harne, who presided, said Mr David had been returned in spite of the unfair tactics, not of the Lm,tq. t1ø of mud alingers who had grouped themselves around him.—Mr David, who was enthusiastically greeted in returning thanks, said he ac- quitted Mr Clarke of any complicity in or knowledge of the circular which had been issued, and which broke the traditional good feeling which had hitherto characterised previous municipal contests in that ward. (Ap- plause.)—The poll is the heaviest on record for the Roath district. CATHAYS WARD. Immediately at the close of the poll, Alderman Daniel Lewis, the returning alderman, speedily got his counters to work, and at 8.45 announced the result of the poll as follows Mr Lloyd Meyrick L 1,091 Mr Henry White .C 676 Majority. 415 The total number of electors which polled was 1,776. There were 9 spoilt votes. The electorate totals 2,136. Councillor Lloyd Meyrick, in moving a hearty vote of thanks to the presiding alderman, re- ferred to the fact that this was the anniversary of the day 30 years ago when he (Alderman Lewis) first entered the Council.—Mr Henry White, in seconding, endorsed all that Mr Meyrick had said.—The Returning Alderman having briefly returned thanks, the candi- dates cordially shook hands. Meanwhile a dense crowd of a couple of thousand people had assembled outside the polling station in Crwys-road, and had been cheering and groan- ing during the counting of the votes. On the numbers being declared a scene of wild excite- ment was witnessed, great surprise being ex- pressed on all hands at the magnitude of the Liberal majority. In the course of a brief speech, Councillor Meyrick took exception to the uncalled-for way in which Mr J. M. Gerhold had exercised his influence on behalf of Mr Henry White. Subsequently, Councillor Meyrick ad- dressed his supporters at the Cathays Liberal Club, where short speeches were also delivered by Councillor Good and Mrs Lloyd Meyrick. SPLOTT WARD. Polling during the last hour was particularly brisk. Excitement ran high, and those who have witnessed previous battles in the ward declared the present contest facile princeps in point of keenness and enthusiasm. Mr Chappell was busily engaged exhorting the voters as they filed into the polling I booth with such words as these:—" One seat out of the four for labour men;" "Roll up workmen; be true to your principles Trades Unionism before Imperial politics;" "Remember the ballot is secret," &c. Mr Comley on the other hand, save for an occasional sotto voce, Don't forget your old member," maintained a dignified silence. As the hour of eight approached, the crowd had assumed huge proportions, the road in every part being fairly blocked, but at no time was there any disorderly scenes; indeed, the multitude was most good-humoured. On the strike of eight the doors closed, and Mr Richard Cory (the return- ing alderman), accompanied by Mr Kemp and a staff of scrutinisers, Councillor T. Andrews, Councillor Sidney Robin- son, Dr. Corrigan, &c., proceeded to their work. The result of the first count gave-Comley, 753 Chappell, 752 votes. Mr Chappell thereupon demanded a recount, and the second scrutiny placed Mr Chappell one vote ahead of Mr Comley. Once more the voting papers were examined, but Mr Chappell maintained his lead, and Alderman Cory declared the result as under John Chappell Lab. 753 Ja.cob Comley .L. 752 John Chappell Lab. 753 Jacob Comley .L. 752 Majority for Chappell. 1 Ihere were nine spout votes. Councillor Chappell proposed, ana Mr Comley seconded, a vote of thanks to the returning alderman, which was carried. Mr Comley, j referring to the two voters who had arrived too late in the room to record their votes, said that with their help he would have been returned. Alderman Cory said that his sympathies went out to both of the candidates in the contest, inasmuch as the two were Liberals. The announcement of the figures to the crowd shortly after 9.35 by Alderman Cory was received with lusty cheering, mingled with expressions of surprise. RIVERSIDE. The counting of the votes in this ward was carried out under the supervision of Alderman Trounce. At the conclusion the usual votes of thanks to the returning officer and staff was passed on the proposition of Mr Symonds, seconded by Mr John Jenkins, in the absence of Mr Bevan. The result was declared at about 9 o'clock to a large crowd as follows :— bymonds (C) 1,048 Bevan (L) 719 Con. majority 329 Spoilt votes 3 The total number of electors on the register is 2,422, of whom it will be seen 1,770 voted. Sub- sequently Mr Beavan, addressing his supporters at the committee-room, said his defeat was cer- tainly not attributable to the want of energy and enthusiasm on the part of the band of workers who gathered around him. As soon as he determined to take the field they had worked with extraordinary enthusiasm, and had secured in a comparatively short time promises to the extent of 1,260. Those promises appeared to be of a very geuuine description, because care had been taken not to put down any that were not fairly indicated. The only reason he could suppose for the heavy defeat was that the constituency was Eermeated with clubs, and that that influence had rought about the unexpected result. Certainly it had never been supposed that 1,260 promises would only yield 719 effective votes. Of course, he could not but submit to the condemnation which the constituency had passed upon him while he was totally without the slightest idea why he should have been so treated. He, how- ever, felt very glad to be freed of the responsible duties which had been an anxiety and burden to him ever since he had been in the Council.—The Conservatives held a jubilation meeting after the declaration of the poll. SOUTH WARD. It is agreed on all hands that it is many a long day since there was such a keen contest in the South Ward. Mr Thomas Morel (C), the retiring candidate, with 12 years' service behind him, was opposed by Mr W. G. Blow (L), who came out to break his first lance in the Corporation lists. Both are well-known commercial men, and they and their friends worked their very hardest. Carriages and traps were greatly in evidence, Mr Morel's side furnishing about 30 and Mr Blow's side nearly as many. There was simply a blaze of party colours on both sides, and a feature of the contest was the zest in which a band of ladies worked on either side. There was an abundance of literature, and of course the promoters had been busy with Mr Blow's name. The candidates chatted together frequently during the day in the intervals between, shaking hands and smiling on their supporters as they marched into the polling booth, and the greatest good humour prevailed all round. Polling was brisk in the morning and between 6 and 7. There are 1,294 electors on the register. A few minutes to 9 o'clock Alderman Edgar Jones, the returning officer, announced the result as follows:— Morel C 611 Blow L 409 Conservative majority 202 The result was received with loud cheers, and the candidates having thanked the returning officer, the horses were promptly taken from Mr Morel's carriage, and he was dragged in triumph to the Conservative Club, Docks. There Mr Isaac Samuel, chairman of the ward, presided, and delivered a congratulatory speech.—Mr Morel, who was received with deafening cheers, re- turned his sincere thanks to all who. had worked for him so hard. It was a good thing for Cardiff that they had elected him by such a large majority, for now he should be able to go to the Council and advocate docks improvements with con- fidence and knowledge that his remarks would command attention. (Applause.) He would do his best in the future to serve the best interests of the Docks Ward. (Applause.)—Mr Blow also thanked an enthusiastic gathering of his sup- porters at the committee room for the good work they had done for him. ADAMSDOWN WARD. The contest in this ward was unique in local municipal history, owing to the facts that both candidates are members of the Roman Catholic Church, that the electorate is largely composed of Irish Nationalists, and that there was a cleav- age between the ultra-Church and political parties. Previous elections for years past have resulted in the return of Liberals. The retiring councillor (Mr Munn) bad as his colleagues Mr Edward Thomas, J.P., and Dr. Buist, two active members of the Progressive wing of the Corporation. The opponents were Mr Augustine Stone, undertaker, ana Mr F. A. For, district delegate to the Boiler- makers' Society. Mr Stone was supported by the Conservative party, though he was not an official candidate, and he drew his main support from members of his Church, who had known his father, the late Alderman Stone, and his chief personal recommendation was advanced as ever efficient work in the interests of the many Irish poor in the ward at the Board of Guardians, to which he has recently been returned. In addition to being a Roman Catholic, Mr Fox is an ardent Nationalist, and had the official support of his League and was a direct nominee of the Trades Council, as well as being the candidate approved by the Ward Liberal Association. The ward has never been so thoroughly worked, and the poll was a record one, 1,381 votes being cast out of a total of 1,705. Alderman Carey was the returning officer, and Mr Gray represented the town clerk's department. The result was declared at 9.30 as follows :— Fox Lab. and L. 765 Stone.Ind. 607 Liberal majority 153 Spoilt votes, 9. 1 The customary addresses were delivered by the candidates, and Alderman Carey, in acknowledg- ing; a complimentary vote to himself and staff, referred to the friendly feeling which existed between the candidates after a stubbornly- contested fight, in which, as Councillor Fox declared, brother had worked against brother and father had been opposed to son owing to the peculiar circumstances which had prevailed.
SWANSEA.
SWANSEA. The polling for the four wards in which there were contests took place with results given below. In the St. John's, Brynmelin, and Victoria Wards little interest was shwon. In all, however, there were fair polls, though in every one the results were foregone conclusions. In the Morriston Ward, however, where the contest has been fought with even more keenness than a Parliamentary election, the greatest interest was manifested, and the result is a r3cord poll. The candidates— Mr Daniel Edwards, the retiring candidate, and Mr Morris, of the Tyrcanol W orks—are very popular in the district, and all day long the result seemed to hang in the balance. Hence the utmost exertions were made on either side to bring up every available voter, invalids in charge of their medical attendants swelling up the numbers. An indication of the interest displayed is given by the fact that work was suspended in all the local tinplate and steel works. The ballot boxes were quickly received at the Guildhall, where the counting took place. BRYNMELIN WARD. The first result was declared in this ward by Alderman Morgan, the presiding officer, as fol- lows :— Morgan Hopkins 740 Griffith Davies 236 Majority 504 Majority 504 On the announcement of the numbers a letter was read from Mr Griffith Davies, who had been unable through illness to take part in the campaign, claiming the seat on the ground that Mr Hopkins is unqualified to sit. The presiding officer promised to make a note of the objection. Mr Hopkins, who had just entered the room, said, But I say I am qualified." ST. JOHN'S. The next result was that of St. John's, which Alderman Harries declared as follow:— J. Skidmore 1,124 R. Watkins 222 Majority 902 Majority 902 This ward is the only one where the election was fought on the triple scheme, and the tremendous majority given a supporter of the scheme is at once crushing and significant. VICTORIA WARD. Alderman Mayne next declared the result of the Victoria Ward election to be G. Gustavus 452 W. H. Alill 394 Majority 58 MORRISTON WARD. Most interest was centred in the Morriston Ward, the result of which was not declared till 9.30 by Alderman Edwards :— Daniel Edwards 970 W.Morris. 840 Majority. 130 The polling had been extraordinary, as will be seen from the fact that 1,813 polled out of a possible 1,998. ABERAVON. The poll was declared as follows :— ELECTED. Phillips 490 Stokes 402 William Williams 370 Goslin. 271 NON-ELECTED. J.C.Jones. 152 Matthews 108 T. F. Williams 81 KIDWELLY. The result of the election was as follows :— William Thomas 255 BL Stead 240 John Harries 239 Oakley Harries 235 LLANDOVERY. The four retiring candidates were—W. Jones, Alma House, draper and postmaster T. Roberts, Crown Stores, merchant; Douglas T. M. Jones, Mile End, solicitor; and Doctor R. Jeffreys Owen, of Gollen House. Two new candidates appeared, namely Messrs Richard Thomas, rail- way signalman, and Septimus H. Price, jeweller. Voting was very quiet during the day, but con- siderable excitement prevailed from 6 to the declaration of the poll. The result was declared as follows W. Jones 216 Roberts. 193 Owen. 192 Douglas Jones 177 Thomas 139 Price. 62 CARMARTHEN. The poll was declared at 9.20, amidst great excitement, from the Guild Hall as follows :— EASTERN WARD-ELECTED. C. Haydn Williams C 474 T. E. Brigstocke C 452 J. F. MorTis U 445 NON-ELECTED. Thomas Daniel L 263 Talbot Norton L 130 There was one spoilt paper. Messrs Morris and Norton were the retiring members. COWBRIDGE. The result of the polling was declared as follows ELECTED. James 169 Lllewellyn 169 Yorwerth 128 Pickard. 115 NOT ELECTED. Davies 78 PEMBROKE DOCK. The polling for the election of three councillors to fill vacancies in the Pater Ward of the borough of Pembroke took place at the Market- house. The retiring councillors were Messrs H. A. Jones Lloyd, J. H. Silcox, and W. H. Gibby, of whom the latter did not seek re-election. Alderman S. B. Sketch officiated as returning officer, and there were four polling booths. The voting in the early part of the day proceeded briskly, upwards of 300 having recorded their votes before noon. From that time until the dockyard men ceased work comparatively few presented themselves at the polling booths, but subsequently voters came with exceptional rapidity. In all 1,354 burgesses recorded their votes, and shortly before 10 o'clock Alderman Sketch, the returning officer, declared the result as follows H. H. Jones Lloyd C 635 William Jones L 599 James H. Siloox L 556 Thomas Powell.L 516 John Lawrence L 415 William Belt Ind. 219 The election was not fought on political lines, but in the result the Liberals gain one.
THE CUBAN REVOLT.
THE CUBAN REVOLT. RECEPTION OF THE NEW GOVERNOR A CONCILIATORY ADDRESS. MADRID, Monday.—A despatch fiom Havana states that before embarking on his return to Spain General Weyler called upon General Blanco, to whom he formally transferred his powers as Governor-General. General Blanco has issued a proclamation to the Cubans declaring that he is filled with good-will and sincere wishes and hopes for the future. The Spanish Government, he says, has charged him to grant reforms and to give the Cubans self-government. In affirming the sovereignty of Spain, the Governor declares that he will be the interpreter of the wishes of the Government in pursuing a policy of the expan- sion, generosity, and oblivion of the past, in which he hopes to be supported by all citizens. He will protect all those who obey the law, but those ungrateful and obstinate persons who aim at perpetuating the horrors of war will feel the full rigour of his arms. General Blanco has also addressed a proclamation to the soldiers. On landing the new Governor-General was received by troops formed up on the quay. ( while the assembled inhabitants raised shouts of Long live Spain," Long live the King, ■Lo £ f hve Spanish Cuba." On arriving at the Palace, General Blanco received various deputations, including a delegation of the Autonomist party, who expressed their satisfaction at his appoillt- ment, adding the hope that owing to the of autonomy, the dawn of peace was about to succeed to war. General Blanco, who was deeply moved, thanked the deputation for its patriotic address, and said he counted upon the support of the Autonomists.—Reuter.
ANDREE'S WHEREABOUTS.
ANDREE'S WHEREABOUTS. A SEARCH EXPEDITION. TROMSOE, Monday. The steamer Victoria, carrying a crew of 14 men and sufficiently pro- visioned for a winter in the Polar regions, leaves here on Wednesday for Spitzbergen in quest of Herr Andree.—R<iUer.
PORTE AND ARMENIANS.
PORTE AND ARMENIANS. BRITISH CONSULS TO BE KEPT IN IGNORANCE. VIENNA, Monday.—According to advices from Constantinople secret instructions are stated to have been sent to the Valis of the provinces inhabited by Armenians to use their best efforts to prevent British Consuls from obtaining accurate information concerning the position of the Armenian population in order that they may not send reports favourable to the latter, as such information is regarded by the Porte as the cause of all the recent troubles.—Reuter.
PASSENGER TRAIN IN COLLISION.
PASSENGER TRAIN IN COLLISION. MANY PERSONS INJURED. HALLE -ON-THE SAALE, Monday. — A serious railway accident has occurred at the station of Eilenburg on the Halle-Kottbus line. An engine ran into a passenger train, two of the carriages of which were overturned and five damaged. The engine-driver in charge of the train and five pas- sengers were severely injured,whilc 23 others were slightly hurt.—Reuter.
LORD ROSMEAD'S FUNERAL.
LORD ROSMEAD'S FUNERAL. The remains of the late Lord Rosmead were interred on Monday at Brompton Cemetery. Previous to the departure to the cemeterv a service was held in All Saints' Church, Ennismore gardens, the Rev. R. Stuart officiating. Besides members of the deceased's family there were present Sir R. Meade, Sir Sidney Sheppard, Sir B. Frere, General Buller, Sir David Tennant (Agent-General for the Cape of Good Hope), Earl Hardwicke, Mr Wingfield (permanent secretary to the Colonial Office), Mr Rochfort McGuire, and Major Goold Adams.
-----------NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. There were contests in three of the five wards into which the borough is divided, and as more, interest than usual centred in the proceedings there was a heavy poll. Three pollmg-stations were provided in each ward. The day was been- tifully fine and open, and conveyances lent to the different candidates were busily employed &11 day in bringing up the indifferents. The results of the polls were declared from (be TOWB JSftU late J-W&iU.; SOUTH WARD. tD. Guy.e.C 575 *C. Collier L 536 NOT ELECTED. F. Gillman Labour 463 'Proctor Feles -L 353 Conservative gain. MAINDEE. *W. J. Lloyd 519 tA. E. Parhtt .L 475 NOT ELECTED. H. J. Thomas Labour 424 D. Happerfield 317 Liberal gain. EAST WARD. fW. A. Baker L 727 *T. Goldsworthy L G10 NOT ELECTED. L. H. Hornby C 603 J. Twomey Labour 407 No change. t Signifies new member. Old member. The balance of parties in the Council—with a Liberal majority-remains unchanged. Great satisfaction is generally expressed at the re- election of the Mayor (Alderman Goldsworthy), and he was greeted very heartily when he presented himself at the side of the returning officer (Alderman Davis).
NEATH.
NEATH. The election was absolutely devoid of political interest, all the four candidates in the South Ward and the three candidates in the North Ward being Liberals. The polling stations were at the Town Hall and the Bible Christian School- room respectively, Alderman Charles being the returning officer at the first-named and Alderman H. P. Charles at the latter. In the early part of the day the polling station officials were by no means busy, but in the dinner hour and later they were kept fully employed. The counting of the votes took place at the Gwyn Hall, where the declaration of the poll was made about 10 o'clock as follows SOUTH WARD. ELECTED. A. Russell Thomas 436 L. C. Thomas 387 NON-ELECTED. J. B. Taylor 353 E. Law 263 NORTH WARD. ELECTKD. James Glass. 564 A. Peters. 399 NON-ELECTED. Edward Davies 334 All the LiberaJs are Nonconformists, except Mr Davies, who is a Liberal Cburchmau. Messrs Russell Thomas, Law, Peters, and Davies four old members. BRECON. The poll was declared as follows James Williams T 534 Lewis Williams r 400 J. A. Jebb 4* £ Prvce Hughes 313 Edwin Davies 0 237 R. T. Heins i *L 214 Francis Taylor !1!l 197 Thomas Rees 142 The first four were declared duly elected. ABERYSTWYTH. The election at Aberystwyth was warmhr con- tested, and nine candidates entered the field for the four vacant seats, with tbe following result;— R. Peake «..VL 680 Croydon Marks I 590 J. Thomas .L 589 J. Jenkins .L 553 J. Watkins C 541 T. Griffiths C 522 J. Hopkins. I 408 D. Owen .L 392 T. Salmon C 334 HAVERFORDWEST. The election took plaee at tbe Market Hall. The poll wag m wnugxtaUy heavy one. Tbe result was declared by his Worship the MayOf (Alderman T. James) as follows :— Richard A. G. James C 654 Thomas Lewis James C 638 William Williams L 623 John Evans L 593 James Reynolds C 424 John Llewellin .L 415 William McKenzie I 354- James Headlong I 204 The first four were elected.
GENERAL RESULTS.
GENERAL RESULTS. The municipal elections took place throughout England and Wales on Monday. By midnight returns had been received from 139 boroughs. In 37 of these no contests occurred, the retiring coun- cillors being mostly re-elected, and even in many boroughs where contests did occur there was no Eolitical significance attached to them, the seats eing disputed on questions either of only parochial importance or of personal fitness for office. As the result of the elections, the Liberals have gained 68 seats Conservatives, 31 Liberal Unionist,s 1 Independents 6 Labour party, 8; Socialists, 4 Independent and Labour, 4 and Labour and Socialist, 2. Arundel-No contest no change. Appleby—No contest. Liberals gain one sea.t. Accriugton-Contests in two wards resulted in a gain by the Liberals of two seats. Ashton-under-Lyne—One ward contested. No change. Bristol-There were contests in six of the 18 wards. The city boundaries having been ex- tended, five new wards with 15 seats were added. Of these the Liberals won ten seats, the Con- servatives two, the Independents one, and the Labour and Socialists two. The Council will now consist of 40 Conservatives, 29 Liberals, 3 Liberal Unionists, 3 Independents, and 4 Labour members. Bootle—Contests in three wards. Independents gained one seat. Birkenhead-Contests in six wards. No change. Conservatives are in a majority. Bradford—Contests in 14 wards. The Labour party gained one seat. Birmingham—Two wards were contested. The Liberals gained one seat. The Liberal Unionists are in a majority. Boston—Contested election. Liberals gain one seat. Bolton—Contests resulted in no change. Con- servatives in majority. Batley—Two wards contested. Liberals gained two seats, but contest was non-political. Bedford-No change. Barnsley—Three wards contested. One Con- servative gain. Bath—Two wards contested. Representation unchanged. Burton-on-Trent—One ward contested. Liberals gained two seats. Burslem—All wards contested. No change. Burnley—Contests in nine wards on personal and political grounds. Two Liberal gains. Brighton-Election non-political. Bury St. Edmunds-No contest no change. Blackburn—Six wards contested. The Inde- pendents and Labour parties gained four seats. Bury (Lancashire)—One ward contested. One Conservative gain. Carnarvon—All the wards were contested. Con- servatives gained one seat. Cambridge—No contest; no change. Carlisle-No contest no change. Christchurch-No contest no change. Chelmsford-Contest in one ward but without political significance. Coventry—Four wards contested. Liberals gained two seats. Labour candidates were de- feated. Cheltenham-Four wards contested. One Liberal gain. Crewe—All wards contested. No change. Calne—No contest. Council consists of nine Conservatives and seven Liberals. Chippenham—No contest representation un- changed. Chipping Norton-No contest, but Conserva- tives gained one seat. Chester—Contests in three wards. Liberals gain one seat. Devonport-Seven wards contested. Liberals gained two seats. Darlington—Two wards contested. No change. Durham—One ward contested. Conservatives gain one seat. Dewsbury—Contests in three wards. Liberals gained one seat. Dudley-Five wards contested. One Liberal gain. Dover-One ward contested, No change. Devizes-No contest, and no political change. Exeter-No contest; no change. Falmouth-Three wards contested. Liberals gain one seat. Great Yarmouth—No contest; no change. Godmanchester—Contest; the Conservatives.; however, gained one seat. Grantham—No contest no change. Gateshead—Four of the ten wards were con" tested, but on purely parochial questions. Gravesend-No change. Conservatives have. majority. Hythe-Three wards contested. Liberals gained two seats. Hartlepool—Conservatives gained one seat. Two wards contested. Hanley—Two wards contested. One Conser- vative gain. Halifax-Four wards contested. One Liberal gain and one Socialist gain. Haslingden—Liberals gained one seat. Huddersfield-Five wards contested. One Liberal gain. Hull—Seven wards contested. Labour party won three seats, and now have 11 representatives. Hereford-No contest. The Council remains composed of 17 Conservatives and 7 Liberals Honiton-The contests here were entirely on local considerations. Huntingdon—No contest; no change. Higham Ferrers—No contest; no change. Hertford—No contest; no change. KIdderminster-All wards were contested. Conservatives gained two seats. Lichfield-No contest no change. Leeds-Contests in 14 wards. Conservatives gained in one ward and Liberals in another. Balance of parties remain unchanged. Leominster-No contest. The Liberals, how- ever, gained one seat, and are now in a majority for the first time in 15 years. Ludlow-No contest. Two Liberals replace two-of the four retiring Conservatives. Lincoln—Contests in two wards no change. Liverpool—Contests in 21 wards. Liberals gained 1 seat. Lynn-Contests, but no political change. Middleton—No contest; no change. Morpeth-No contest; no change. Montgomery-No contest. MaccIesfield-Six wards contested. Conserva- tives gained one seat. Maldon—No contest, but Conservatives gained two seats. Maidstone One out of four wards contested. No change. Owing to typhoid epidemic, very little interest was taken in the election. Middlesbrough—Contests non-political. Liberal and Labour parties are in a majority. Newcastle-on-Tyne Contests non-politico Labour candidate was defeated. Nottingham-No change. Newcastle-under-Lyme Non-political con- test in one ward, No change. Oxford—Three wards contested. Three Con- servative gains. Penrhyn—No change. Pontefi-act-No political change. Preston-No contest. Plymouth—There were contests in 12 wards. The Liberals gained three seats. Portsmouth—Nine contests. One Liberal gain. Ryde-No contest; no change. Rotherham—No contest. Parties unchanged. Richmond (Yorks)—No contest and no change. Stoke No contests. Representation un- changed. Southampton-Eight wards contested. Con- servatives gained one seat from Social Democrats, but lost one seat. Stalybridge—One ward contested. Indepen- dents gained a seat. St. Helen's—Five wards contested. One Con- servative gain. Sheffield—Two wards contested. Two Liberal gains from Conservatives. Southport—Five wards contested. Conserva- tives gained one seat. Stockport—One ward contested. Conservatives gained one seat. Shrewsbury Three wards contested. One Conservative gain. Scarborough—Five wards contested. Conserva- tives gained two seats. Salisbury-Retiring councillors re-elected without opposition. Stmtford-on-Avon-Contest in one ward, but the balance of parties was not affected. Stockton -on-Teea-Liber&h have a majority in the Council. Thetford-No contest no change. Tynemouth—One ward contested. Representa- tion unchanged. Taunton-One ward contested. The Indepen- dents gained a seat. Wednesbury—No contest. Wisbech—No contest. The considerable Conservative majority remains untouched. Wallingford—No contest. The Liberals have gained one seat sinoe last year. Weymautb-No contest. Parties remain as before. West Bromwich-No contest, but & Liberal Unionist has taken a Liberal seat. Workington—Contests in three wards, but they had no effeot on parties. Winchester-One ward contested. The new Council includes 13 Conservatives, eight Liberals, and three Liberal Unionists. Windsor-Three wards contested. One Can- serva.tive gain. Wolverhampton Four wards contested. Liberals and Labour party gained one seat each. Wai-rington-Three wards contested. Liberal gain of one seat. Wakefield—Five contests. Liberals gained four scats. Worcester—Conservatives contested four wozda, and gained two seats. Walsall—Six wards eon tasted. Conservative! gained one seat. Wigan—Contests in all the ten wards resulted in a Liberal gain of five seats. West Hartlepool—Six wards contested. On* Conservative gain. Warwick—Contests in three wards; one T.ih—^1 gain and one Labour gain. Earl of Warwick (mayor) Was re-elected.
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