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CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A quarterly meeting of the Cardiganshire County Council was held at the County Hall, Aberayron, on Tuesday, when the Chairman (Mr Morgan Evans) presided. There were also present Aldermen Levi James, Cardigan John Davies, Llanwnen David Lloyd, Lampeter J T Morgan, Maesnewydd D Lloyd, Adpar W O Brigstocke, Parkygors D W E Rowland, Llanddewi-brefi Jenkin Jenkins, Blaenplwyf C M Williams, Aberystwyth J Owens. Lledrod William Davies, Rhydowenfach Peter Jones J. Lewis, Cilcennin and J Howell, Troedyraur. Councillors John Jones, Strata Florida J C Harford, Falcondale; J Watkin Davies, Derry Ormond Enoch Davies, Llandyssul Evan Davies, Aberbank Evan Evans, Neuadd Edward Jones, Talybont Thomas Thomas, Llandyssul; John Williams, Cardigan; John James, Aberystwyth J E James, Maesybangor James James, Llanrhystid; J T Evans, Aberarth; D S Jones, Llangoedmore T Mason Jones, Yspytty; T Thomas, Aberporth; B Jones, Llanilar; T H R Hughes, Llanwnen William Morgan, Bow Street E \V James, Borth D Jones, Devil's Bridge Hugh Hughes, Aberyst- wyth W Evans, Llanlihangel John Jones, Llangeitho D J Williams, Llanddewi-breti; J Stephens. Cardigan Llewelyn Edwards, Tre- feiiig J M Howells, Aberayron Col. Howell, Llandygwydd; D C Rjbert3, Aberystwyth Jenkin Howells, Nantcwnlle W T Davies, Pont- marchog John Jones, Taliesin Watkin Jones, Llanllvvchaiarn Timothy Jones, Llanwenog P R Beynon, Penbryn J J Jones, Troedyraur J Hope Evans, Llangranog Daniel Jones, Llan- santffread; John Williams, Lledrod; and John Davies, Cilcennin Mr Fryer, clerk Chief- Constable Evans, Deputy Chief Constable Lloyd, and other officials. The minutes of the last meeting were con- firm ed. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Letters were read from Mrs Longcroft, Llanina, and Mr J A Davies, Cwrtmawr, acknowledging the votes of condolence passed by the Council at the last meeting to them in their respective bereavements, and thanking the Council for its kindness. THE MAIL SERVICE. The Clerk read a letter from Sir R Fergusson, the Postmaster General, in reply to a resolution passed at the last meeting, asking him to afford Cardiganshire increased postal facilities from the north and south. The letter stated that the question of the earlier arrival of mails and later dispatch had for some time engaged the attention c!1 of the department, but it was found that an improved service would involve a large amount of extra expense, and the revenue derived from the district did not justify it. Therefore, nothing could be done in the matter. The clerk characterized the letter as a very unsatis- factory one, and later on in the day the Rev Llewellyn Edwards proposed, and Mr Levi James seconded, that a leiter to that effect be written to the Postmaster-General, and asking him to reconsider the matter. This was agreed to. THE COUNCIL HOLDS ITS OWN. Some correspondence has again passed respect- ing the Bridgend and Abbey hamlets in St. Dogmell's parish. The point at variance is: To which county, for administrative purposes, do the hamlets belong-to Cardiganshire or Pem- brokeshire? The Standing Joint Committee of the latter council discussed the matter at great length at its last meeting, and resolved "that the Chief Constable be instructed not to with- draw his officers from the hamlets, but to continue his usual course of procedure." So that now, said the clerk, the inhabitants had the protection of two police forces. —Mr Brigstocke said the Pombiokeshire Council had refused to join the Cardiganshire Council in stating a case for final decision.—The Clerk read a letter from the town clerk of Cardigan asking if the County Council would join the Cardigan Town Council in the expense of laying a case before the High Court for decision. —Mr Levi James said that under the Act the two hamlets belonged to the adminis- trative County of Cardigan, and that had been borne out by the Local Government Board and the Home Secretary, but the Pembrokeshire Council refused to agree with it. He wished to know whether the Council would join with the Cardigan Town Council in obtaining a final decision from the High Court of Justice. Pem- brokeshire would not move at all; they seemed to wish to leave matters as they were.— Mr Brigstocke remarked that the St. Dogmell's Board of Guardians, at their last meeting, insisted on paying their tluota to Pembrokeshire, although he asked them to defer payment until it was finally settled to which county the money was due.—Mr Peter Jones said that, according to the Act, the Local Government Board, and the Home Secretary, the hamlets were bound to Cardiganshire, and that the Council could enforce the payment of the calls. He did not see why they should incur expense in stating a case when the- authorities were already in their favour (hear, hear).—Mr John James said they ought to enforce payment on the hamlets, and throw the onus of proof on the Pembrokeshire Council.— It was decided to enforce payment of calls. THE SMALL HOLDINGS ACT. A communication was read from the Land Registry Office calling attention to some sections which empowered the Council to proceed under the above Act.—The Clerk stated that the Act did not come into operation until October, and it was decided to let the matter rest until the next meeting, when it was understood a committee will be appointed to go into the provisions of the Act. ABERAYRON AN CUBAN DISTRICT AT LAST. It will be remembered that the clerk was in- structed at the last meeting to write to the Local Government Board asking them to suspend, for a time at least, their confirming order for the formation of an urban district consisting of the town of Aberayron, on the ground that when the application was made the property qualification for a local board member had been lost sight of. The Board now replied that as no petition had been received from the district against the con- tirmation, they must, in the absence of any good reason, finally confirm the order (laughter).Mr J. M. Howell said he had read the draft order of the Board, and he believed it to be entirely in accordance with the details which the Council was acquainted with. There was nothing to retard the making of the order, but he would like to keep back the evil day when Aberayron would have a Local Board (laughter). He would be glad if the council would pass a further reso- lution urging on the Local Government Board to withhold its confirmation on the ground that when the matter was gone into the property qualification of a member of the proposed Board was not in the minds of the people, and that only about 20 persons were resident in the town who were eligible to sit on a Local Board. He moved a resolution to that effect. — Mr John James could hardly believe that all those big shops and houses at Aberayron were only rated at £18 a. year. They ought to raise the assessment in older to make persons eligible (laughter).—Dr. Enoch Davies said they ought not to delay the matter again it made them look foolish.—Mr J. T. Evans seconded Mr Howell. -Fifteen voted against Mr Howell's motion and eleven for. The order will therefore be made. lVIAIX ROADS, BRIDGES, T £ C.—NORTHERN DIVISION. Mr Peter Jones presented the report of the main roads committee for the northern division of the county. The recommendations of the committee were discussed in detail, and the foIlowing were among those agreed to:- Ihe tender of the Horsehay Company, of Horsehay, Shropshire, at the price of £ 123, for aXS' °f MeUri» «« The tender of Mr Peter Jones, of Garnwern, I Pelluwch, at lf)s (od for the erection of a stone bridge over tip Gwenffrwd, near Cilpill Llangeitho, was accepted, the period of completion being extended to l&t June, 1893. The committee had left the final selection of a surveyor for the I pper Geneu'rglyn Highway Board district to the council. The two candidates before the meeting were John Hughes, Bridgend, Talybont, and Edward Hughes, Llandre. These two had received an equal uumberof votes at the < committee, and the chairman had refused to give his casting vote, preferring to leave the matter for the whole council to settle.—Mr John Hughes was now appointed by a large majority. Mr John Edwards, Dolcnwc, was selected as surveyor for the Lower Geneu'rglyn Highway Board at a salary of E45 a year. An additional roadman was ordered to be employed upon the road from Aberystwyth to Eisteddfagurig. An additional grant of £ 130 for Ponterwyd Bridge was granted. The original estimate was £ 620. The estimate of expenditure of the county surveyor (Mr Roderick Lloyd) for the current quarter, amounting to £450, was alloyed. Permission was given to the Aberystwyth Footpaths Improvement Association to place such direction posts as they may consider necessary upon the Main Roads in the vicinity of Aberystwyth on spots to be approved by the county surveyor. SOUTHERN DIVISION. Mr '.V. 0. Brigstocke presented the report of the main roads committee for the southern division, of which Mr David Davies is surveyor, and the following is the effect of some of the recommendations adopted The surveyor was empowered to employ an additional roadman upon the road from Temple Bar to Llanybyther. Stone rakes, of an improved style, were ordered to be supplied to all the roadmen in this division. The surveyor's estimate of expenditure for the current quarter of zC400 was allowed. The surveyor was directed to repair the Cardiganshire side of Llechryd Bridge forth- with, at the estimated cost of £12; also Rhyddofn Bridge at a cost not exceeding E5, and Llanfair Clydogau Bridge at « cost not exceeding 1:25. THE LAMPETER HIGHWAYS. This everlasting question again came up for discussion. The sub-committee appointed to report to the main roads committee on the state of the road from Troedyrliiw to Olmarch (which the Lampeter highway board wished to be declared a main road) made the following report which we publish somewhat fully owing to the interest taken in the matter — 11 Gentlemen,—Your committee, consisting of Messrs T. H. R.Hughes (convener). J. M. Howell, and the Rev T. Thomas beg to report that they inspected the road from Troedyrhiw to Olmarch on Saturday, June 2.5tli, IK92, in the c mpany of Mr D. Davies, county sur- veyor, Mr J. Jones, Lampeter district road surveyor, and Mr D. Lloyd, solicitor, clerk to the Lampeter Highway Board. On the whole, we found the road at the time in an average good condition, but portions of it required attention in the direction indicated in the surveyor's report dated April 2lst, 1802. The debris near Maesyffynon Chapel had been removed. The ditches were fairly clear, and we only saw a few mud heaps. Evidently the instructions of the county sur- veyor in these matters had been observed. The two recommendations in the county surveyor's report which we attach special importance to is the necessity for providing three inches of metalling for 1,5(»0 yard, of road, and of widening the road near Olmarch Issaf a distance which we roughly estimated to be 1;0 yards. We formed our estimate, and we recom- mend that if the Lampeter Highway Board pay over to the county the sum of £ 75 to be applied to the betterment of the road as described (by the county surveyor) the road be taken over forthwith. The main roads committee, having discussed the above report, now recommended the Council to make the confirmatory order declaring the highway from Troedyrhiw to Olmarch a main road upon the payment to the Council of £75 by the Lampeter Highway Board. Mr David Lloyd moved, as an amendment, that the road be taken over unconditionally— that meant without paying £75. He said that Mr Hutchins, the late county surveyor, had placed that road in Class I., and all the roads enumerated in that class had been taken over uncondi- tionally with the exception of the road in ques- tion. Lampeter was treated most unfairly. Mr Lloyd laid Lampeter's case lucidly and at great length before the Council.—Rev John Davies seconded.—Mr C. M. Williams said that the Council were acting quite fairly, because all the other roads, except that one, had been certified by the surveyor as in a fit state of repair.illr Lloyd said that the highway board had done all they could to keep the road in splendid order and repair, and had spent t119 on it during the last three years. -On a division the amendment was lost, and the committee's recommendation agreed to. It now remains to be seen whether Lampeter Highway Board will pay 1:75. FINANCE. Mr C. M. Williams presented the report of the finance committee, and on the recommendation of the committee it was decided that the considera- tion of a demand for the payment of £64 12s 4d in respect of the district rate upon the Joint Counties Asylum premises be adjourned pending the proposed appeal by ihe committee of visitors against the present assessment. The Council decided to contribute to the Cardigan Highway Board one third part of the cost (estimated at £130) of new bridges at Tyrddol and Pantcoch and also to the Lampeter High- way Board one third part of the cost (estimated at £150) of a new bridge at Abernantllan. A demand of the Western Sea Fisheries Com- mittee for the payment of the sum of Z419 10s 9d, being the portion payable by Cardiganshire of the amount of 1:2,000 required by the Com- mittee to meet the initial cost of the Steamer ( £ 1,500)and the working expenses (£500) for one half-year, was considered and it was resolved :— That the consideration of the demand be adjourned to the next meeting of the committee, and that further information be sought as to the expected results of so large an expenditure." The committee recommended that a sum of E200 be granted to the Technical Instruction Committee to be used as they may consider most expedient during the current financial year. -Mr J. M. Howell remarked that a special rate ought to be made for the amount instead of raising it from the common fund.—The Rev Llewellyn Edwards explained that the intermedi- ate education committee, of which he was a member, was also the technical instruction committee, but owing to the amount of work the committee had to do in the former capacit they had been unable to do anything directly in connection with technical instruction, and the College of Aberystwyth having started a system of technical instruction in agriculture the committee delegated the work to the college the council knew to what effect. They gave the college .£140 and it now made another request, which he thought ought to be acceded to. Hence the application for £200. When the intermediate education work was completed the committee would c insider the provisions of the Technical Instruction Act and carry out a scheme themselvts without delegating it to the college <r any other outside body (hear, hear). Mr Brigstocke Is there any sort of understanding between this council and the council of Aberyst- wyth college that we should pay £ 100 a year.— Mr Edwards Certainly not.—The recommenda- tion was adopted. It was decided that the Treasurer's quarterly accounts be printed separately, and copies for- warded to each board of guardians in the county. The finance committee recommended "that future loans be paid off by equal yearly or half- yearly instalments of principal, and not upon the annuity principle of yearly or half-yearly instalments of principal and interest combined."—It was resolved to repay loans at 5 per cent. interest, to borrow at 3 per cent., and to repay on the annuity system of equal annual payments of principal and interest, Mr C M Williams stating that that would effect an annual saving of Ezio. PUBLIC ANALYST S REPORT. The Public Analyst s tabulated report for the quarter ending 30th June, shows that 5 samples of bread, 4 of milk, 1 of whisky, and 1 of gin were submitted to him for analysis during the quarter. All the samples were found to lie genuine, except one sample of milk adulterated with 2 per cent of water, and the sample of gin also largely adulterated with water.—The vendor of the gin has been summoned. REPORTS. The Reports of D.C.C. John Lloyd and Super- intendent D Williams, as inspectors under the Weights and Measures Acts ai.d the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, were received. There was no disease detected amongst animals in either division. The Council then ro«e.

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. 1 The thirteenth Parliament of the present reign was opened on Thursday week by Royal Com- mission. The attendance of Peers in the Upper House was not large, but the places reserved on such occasions for strangers were completely filled by visitors. On the other hand, the Lower House was densely thronged by members, two or three of whom had taken their places as early as feven or eight o'clock in the morning. All forenoon the members continued to arrive, and, after choosing the places where they intended to sit, adjourned to the Library or Smoking-room until near the hour when the proceedings should begin. Shortly before two o'clock both sides of the House were crowded, and the upper galleries also were filled from end to end. Mr Balfour was loudly cheered on entering, and Mr Gladstone, who came in somewhat later, was received by the general body of the Opposition with cheers, and by the Irish members with cheering and waving of ha^s. Wben the five Lords who formed the Royal Com- mission had taken their places in the House of Lords on a seat between the Throne and the Woolsack, the Lord Chancellor instructed Black Hod to request the attendance of the Commons. On the appearance of several members of the Lower House, among whom was the late Speaker, Mr Peel, the writ appointing their Commission was read by the Clerk, and the Lord Chancellor informed them that the reasons for calling Parlia- inent together would be explained to them after they had elected a Speaker, and sworn in their members. The Commons then retired, and the House of Lords continued to sit till four o'clock for the swearing-in of the Peers. On the return of the members to the Lower House, Mr Palgrave, the Clerk at the table, pointpd to Sir M. White Ridley, who rose and moved the appointment of Mr Peel as Speaker of the House. He dwelt, in a laudatory speech, on Mr Peel's qualifications for the high and dignified position. The name of the right hon. gentleman, he felt confident, would be accepted with enthusi- astic approval, and he was sure he carried with him the whole feeling of the House when he sail that Mr Peel during his long services throughout the last eight years had maintained to the utmost the noble traditions of his predecessors, and had added further lustre to the honoured name he bore. Mr Gladstone seconded the Motion. He anticipated, without the smallest doubt, the unanimity of the House, and he congratulated his right hon. friend, with whom he had enjoyed the privilege of a long friendship, dating from the middle part of his own life, and from an elderly period of Mr Peel's. Mr Gladstone referred to the great changes which had taken place in recent years in the duties and responsibilities of the Chair, and expressed his conviction that the good sense of the people of this country would tend to keep alive its authority, and the deference that should be paid to it. They did not expect infallibility from the Speaker, but they expected great acuteness, wide knowledge, great patience, a disposition and ability to acquire a mastery of all the questions which might arise in the course of the proceedings of the House, absolute honour, and more than absolute impartiality. The Speaker must stand, not only beyond complaint, but beyond the breath of suspicion, and the wnole of these demands were satisfied in Mr Peel.— Mr Peel, who sat on the third Ministerial bench, remarked that he was deeply sensible of the honour and favour which had beoc confer ed upon him. If it was the pleasure of the House again to elect him to the Chrir, it would be the fourth occasion on which he had been called to fulfil its duties. That was an unusual circumstance. If he was placed there, it would be his duty to discharge to the best of his ability the duties, ever increasing in their onerousness and responsibility, which attached to the occupant of the chair. He asked the support of every honour- able member in applying tbo,oe rules which fr >00 time to time the House had beea pleased to make for the enforcement of order and the freedom of debate, and in maintaining those high attributes which attached to the House, and which had raised it to so commanding a position among the great Legislative Assemblies of the world. He thanked the House for the honour it had done him, and he placed himself unreservedly in its hands. SirM. W. Ridley and Mr Gladstone then advanced, and conducted Mr Peel to the Chair. Mr Balfour, in a brief speech, offered him the congratulations of the Fouse upon his election, and said the unanimous choice which bad been made showed there was no man in the House more worthy to be entrusted with the responsibility which bad been conferred upon him. The Speaker Elect awain thanked the House, which immediately afterwards adjourned. The two Houses met at noon on Friday. The Lords Commissioners, who h id opened Parliament on the preceding day, again took their places on the seat between the Woolsack and the Throne, only very few Peers being present. Black Rod was instructed to request the attendance of the Commons, and on his arrival at their Chamber he found a crowded House awaiting him. The Speaker had taken the chair exactly at twelve o'clock, arrayed in a Court suit and an ordinary wiop and after Black Rod had delivered his summons, the S'^rgeant-at-Arms :advanced and shouldered the Mace, which had been displayed in its usual place on the Clerk's table, while the Speaker left the chair, and proceeded with a small number of members to the House of Lords. Standing at the Bar with Black Rod on the right hand, and the Sergeant at-Arms, with the Mace, on the left, he announced his election as Speaker, and laid claim in the traditional language of the occasion to all the ancient privileges of the Commons. The Lord Chancellor replied that her Majesty approved of the appoint- ment and confirmed the privileges of the Commons as fully and amply as any of her Royal predeces sors. The Speaker then departed to the Lower House, and walked through, past the Chair, to his robing-room behind, from which he socn reissued in the Speaker's gown and full wig. Taking the Chair, he informed the House of her Majesty's approval of their choice of himself as Speaker, of his claim of the ancient privileges of tne Commons, and of her Majesty's confirmation of them. He next invited the members to take the oath and to subscribe the roll of Parliament. After be had been sworn, and had signed the roll himself, Privy Councillors and those who had been in any Ministry went through the same ceremony, and private members thereafter were sworn in groups of five, and subscribed in succession the roll ot Parliament. Three hundred and sixty members took the oath, and thirty-seven made an affirma- tion. Thirty Peers took the oath in the Upper House. The House of Commons held a special sitting on Saturday for the purpose of proceeding with the swearing-in of members. Nearly half-an- hour elapsed after the time fixed for the meeting of the H,use before a quorum could be obtained, and, on the Speaker taking the Chair, Mr John Morley was the first to present himself at the table. He took the oath aloue, in virtue of his office as Privy Councillor. The other members piesent then took the oath, and signed the roll. About forty minutes after the proceeaings com- menced, the Speaker suspended the sitting for an hour, as no other members were presenting them- selves. When he returned a dozen member:, were in attendance, among them being Mr Plunket, the First Commissioner of Works. A few more came in, oue by oue till half-passed two, when the House adjourned till Monday. Sixty eighty members were sworn in during the sitting1 The House of Commons met at one o'clock on Monday to enable members who bad not already completed their qualification to take the oath and subscribe the roll of Parliament. Shortly af'er two o'clock the Commons were summoned to the Upper House, where the Queen's Speech was read by Commission, and both Houses then suspended their sitting till their uuual hour of meeting. During the sitting of the House of Lords a few Peers took the oath, araoner them being the Lord Chancellor and Lord Ashbourne. When their Lordships resumed at a quarter past four, Lord Denbigh moved the reply to her Majesty's gracious speech. The Motion was secouded by Ear! Powis. The Earl of Kimberley said the present Royal Speech was unusual, as it contained no statement of policy, and it was there- fore unnecessary to criticise it. Earl Cowper con- gratulated the Government on their Irish policy. Lord Northbrook took exception to the course adopted by Lord Kimberley, as it was proper that their Lordships should be told something as to the policy of tlie Government that would soon come in'o otfice in regard to the maintenance and preservation of peace in Ireland. This conspiracy of ni!ence would do more harm to the G'adstonian Peers than he could possibly conceive. Lord Salisbury said he would not defend the policy of the Government as it bad not been attacked. No indication had been made by the Opposition as to their policy when they came iuto olfiee but, when that policy came to be discussed he had no doubt their Lordships would act with that wisdom and decision which generally characterised them. The Duke of Devonshire said there wa& no doubt that the Government would fall, owing to the action of the House of Commons, but a full explanation shouid be given of the reason which induced the members of the Opposition to turn it out of office, and not only what course they would take in reference to Ireland, but also whether they were going to continue the present foreign policy, or I change our position with regard to Egypt. Lord Herschell defended the course of the Opposition, after which the Motion was agreed to, and their Lordships adjourned till Monday. At four o'clock, the Speaker again took the Chair, when several other members, including Mr Gladstone, took the oath. A new writ was ordered to be issued to fill the vacancy in Holborn, caused by Mr Gainsford Bruce having accepted the offer of one of the Judgeships of the High Court. The Speaker read a letter from Mr W. O'Brien, who had been elected for two constituencies, that he would sit for the city of Cork. Various Sessional Orders were pssed, and it was resolved, on Mr Balfour's Motion, that no notice be received of Motions for have to introduce Bills during the present Session The Speaker having read the Q ieen's Speech, Mr Birton moved the usual Address to the Throne in reply, which was seconded by Mr W. H. Cross. Mr Asquith moved ah amendment submitting to her Majesty that it was essential that the Govern- ment should possess the confidence of the House and country, and representing that such confidence was not reposed in the present advisers of her Majesty. He narrowed the question to the one sole question of Home Rule. The six years' policy of the Government in Ireland had been submitted to the electors; the electors had voted with their eyes open and condemned that policy, and it remained for the House at once to execute judg- ment against them. Mr Burt, in seconding the Amendment, admitted that many other questions besides Home Rule had been before the country at the Election, and, though he had supported some of the past measures of the Government, he con- demned their policy in Ireland. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that Mr Asquith had been anxious to limit within the narrowest grounds the character of the Djbite, but he had not been able to prevail on the seconder of his own Motion to comply with his impossible demands. Though the policy of Home Rule had a place in nearly all the Election addresses, it had a very subordinate place in the g-eater number of them. He wished to know something with regard to the Home Rule Bill, and he pressed Mr Gladstone strongly to declare his policy. He denied that the policy of the Government as regards Home Rule bad been condemned, and asserted that the majority of the Opposition was obtained by other language and other promises. The Government could not ignore the fact that they had a majority in Great Britain, and if Home Rule was carried it would be by the votes of the Irish Party coercing the votes of the majority of Great Britain. But though the Unionist Parky were ejected from the right of the Speaker s Chair, they would continue the stru^e on the left. They would be the rampart against which the march through rapine and disintegration was resisted. Mr McCarthy condemned the policy of the Government, and demanded assurances that when a Home Rule Bill was introluced acceptable to the Irish people and if not acceptable there would be an end to that Bill it would be pressed forward with all tho energv of the in-coming Government and be the dominant measure that there would be during the Recess some inquiry into the condition of the evicted tenants and the canse. of that condition j that coercion should be suspended; that meanwhile the Irish Administra- tion should be in the spirit of Home Rule, and that some mitigation should be made in the punishment of Egan and his fellow prisoners. The debate was continued by Mr Wyndham, Mr Naylr r-Leyland, and others. MrJ. Collings supported the legisla- tion and policy of the Government, and declared that the Unionist Par:y was never more united than now. MrJ. Redmond said the first duty of all Nationalists was to turn the Uuiouists out of office irrespective of whatever they might get out of their successors. He insisted upon pledges from tho incoming Government that the Home Rule Bill would take precedence of all other measures, and not be hung up, even if the House of Lords rejected it; that while the Imperial Parliament retained its power to abolish the Irish Parliament, at would never interfere with its legislation so lono- as it existed; that it should have power to deal with the land, the police, and tho judiciary; that there should be an Autumn Session, to restore the evicted tenants; and also that there should be a mitigation of the punishment of the political prisoners. The Irish Party, by their votes, were going to put the Liberal Party in power, and unless that Party dealt with these questions they could not count on the support of Ireland. After a few remarks from Lord VVolmer, the Djbate was adjourned. The House of L)rds had a formal sitting on Tuesday, and passed Resolutions providing for the resumption in the next Session of Parliament of Private Bills left over from last Parliament at the stage they had then reached. The adjourned Debate on the Amendment to the Address, in reply to the Speech from the Throne was resumed in the House of Commons by Mr Gladstone, who condemned the Government for not resigning as soon as the resnlt of the Election became known, and replied to some of the argu- ments in Mr Goschen's speech, which, he said, was not a defence of the Government, but consisted entirely of an impeachment of SJme Government that had not yet been born. After some general remarks, to show that the Irish policy of the Government bad not been a success, he proceeded to notice the points on which Mr McCarthy, on behalf of his section of the Irish Nationalists, uad demanded assurances. The system of government by coercion, be said, was a painful subject. He and his friends held as strongly as any one the necessity of firm, steady, and just enforcement of the law in Ireland, but coercion rendered such an administration of the law impossible, and the Coercion Act, therefore, should not retain its place on the Statute Book for a moment longer than was required by the conaitions of Parliamen- tary business. He could not accompany some hon. members in the extreme view that it should be repealed at once without regard to Parliamentary time. He could not say what measures the now Government would submit six months heace, and they could not pledge them- selves to a Session in November. ° In the competition of claims between Great Britain and Ireland, the question of Ireland must remain in the forefront of the battle. Those who were not responsible Ministers could not give any pledge of amnesty to the political prisoners, but it would be the duty of the Secretary of State to consider the circumstances of any alleged miscarriage of justice. As to the evicted tenants, be hoped that during the coming Autumn voluntary arrange ments might be come to between them and their landlords, so that further legislation iniaht be obviated. On the subject of the supreniacy of the Imperial Parliament, he had pointed out to his constituents the various modes by which an effectual transfer might be made to Ireland of the management of her own affairs, and it would be the duty of the new Government to select the best form. In reference to the future destinies of the Bill in the House of Lords, it might be said that never would the Lords have had°before them a greater question as to the Empire, or possibly as to themselves. He would not argue now on the possibility of its rejection, but be jid not think that a repetition of the transactions of the Melbourne Government between 1835 and 1811 would be at this moment either politic or just. It would be impossible for a Liberal Government to regard the rejection of such a Bill as terminating its duties, and their obligations for the settlement of the question would remain unweakened and unchanged. It was moral and not material force which had brought forward the Irish claims to their present position, and which would lead to the peaceful adjustment of the questions that might be raised between England Scotland, and Ireland.—Mr Balfour said that the adjective "immoral" would be a more correct word to describe the means by which the claims of Ireland h id been brought to their present position The Government bad never intended to inflict on the House a defence of their policy; they left that. to the historians, and they had no doubt of the verdict. He defended the course the Govern- ment had taken in not resigning. It was *aid that the Government was in a minority, b ,t who was in a majority ? it was said that they had lost the confidence of the House, but who had obtained it? AS Lile) e were three Parties and three Leaders on the Opposition sidA of the House, the Government required no justification for meeting Parliament. He demanded on wh:tt terms and conditions the Liberal Party had formed an alliance with the Rationalists. Of ih« two Irish Parties one might j be called the National Party which had been squared, and the other the National Party which had not been squared What was the compact between Mr Gladstone and the former with reference to almiuis!eri"g law in Ireland in accordance with public opinion ? Public opinion there was in favour of bjyouttiugand intimidation, aud the other methods which had reduced parts of that country to a hell on earth. What condi •u8 u N'Uionalists imposed on the right hon. gentleman with regard to the dyna- ill i tel's; were these men to be let loose on the world And if the evicted tenants were to be restored, what was to be done with the three thou- sand tenants who were now in possession of evicted k vi o °iea many questions had been asked by Mr Redmond to which no answer whatever had been given. Why did Mr Gladstone ignore every one of them ? The reason why the term of the Home Rule Bill had not been disclosed was that no man was desirous of making himself a spectacle before the world sooner than he could help. Why was Mr Redmond's demand for an absolutely un- fettered Irish Parliament not answered, seeinctbafc he spoke the mind of the whole Irish Party"? If t,he Unionist Party were a beaten Patty, they looked with confidence to the future they knew that the future was with them, and that the work of social and domestic legislation, if undertaken at all, must be undertaken by the Unionists. The country was sick of Nationalist domination, and would turn to the Party who had the will aDAT 'peiu"7 t0 deHl "it'1 soc'a! questions. + i TT °'Con"or dilated on the extent to which the L nionists owed their votes to the distribution of beer and Mr T W Ru.-sell retorted by describing the foul priestly intimidation which had been resorted to in Ireland. During the dinner hour, Mr Naoroji addressed the House, remarking that his return had °r rule in I,ldia ^^11 if two bundled thousand soldiers had been sent to that country, colonel Saunderson argued that the Irish Party, being the nominees of Archbishop Walsh, the policy of the new Government would be founded and directed by the Prelate, and he asserted that if Home liule were set up in Ireland the Irish loyalists would crumble it into dust.Mr W Redmoud insisted on an Autumn Session to legislate for the evicted tenants and on the political prisoners being released.—Mr Ross made a maiden Unionist speech, and the Debate stood adjourned under the Twelve o'clock Rule, a talked'out' dj'mrnlnunt by Mr Chamberlain being

LLANWRDA. QFOIT MATCH. A very interesting quoit match was arranged between Mr T. Jones, Llangadock, and Mr D. Spencer Davies, Llanwrda, on the Yale of Towy grounds, on Saturday of last week. After a very exciting contest the march was declared in favour of Air PMC6n oV'n fchti SC°re beinS 88 follows, viz :-Mr D. S. Davies, 21 Mr T. Jones, 9. OTTER Hu.N-ri.N(-Oti Friday last, 5th inst., Mr Pryse-Rice s otter hounds met at Talley-road Station, where an unusually large and fashion- able party came together. The river Towy was for a short distance hunted downwards in the direction of Llandilo, but as no otter could be found the hounds' course was reverted, and a re- start was made against stream, and although the hunt was continued to Llandovery Mr Otter did not turn up. We hope for better luck next time. EPPS S CCCOA. GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING — By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected COCOA, Mr. Eppsh as provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gi idually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. Civil Service> Gasctte.-MdJe simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, by Grocer!, labelled — JAMES EPPS & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London.' [1359 ABERYSTWYTH. PAROCHIAL LIBRARY.—Mrs Itice Williams has presented fifteen volumes of valuable and beautiful books to the Holy Trinity Parish Library. These are in addition to many previous similar contribu- tions by this generous lady. ST MARY'S WELSH CHURCH.— The Rev W. Morgan, formerly of Talybont, the new curate, preached in this Church morning and evening on Sunday last and gave great satisfaction. The rev. gentleman besides pulpit eloquence, also possesses supreme musical abilities, which will evidently be a further service of attraction and great use- fullness. ° BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday, Rev J M Griffiths in the chair. The clerk was directed to write to Mr Davies, London,to request bim to make an applica- tion in writing to the Board if he wished to adopt or engage Jane Williams formerly an inmate of the workhouse. The clerk was ordered to apply to the trustees of Miss Mason for a statement showing how her property had been disposed of. The clerk was directed to wire to the clerk of the Preston Union to know if the settlement of this pauper was accepted, and if not to take proceedings to obtain an order of removal. The chairman gave I notice that be will propose at the next meeting that a sum not exceeding X5 5s be paid for com- piling the abstract. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The uztiial meeting was held at the Town-hall on Monday Mr J B Iorgan in the chair. The inspector was ordered to take the necessary proceedings against Mrs Thomas, of Llangollen, to provide the necessary closet accommodation for the cottages at Penbrynrodyn and Pentre Cottages The inspector was authorised to take proceedings to condemn the house in the occupation of Henry Irving situate at Llanbadarn, as unfit for human habita- tion and that the clerk be directed to write to the tenant that unless he quit the house to-morrow he will be ejected. The inspector was ordered to engage men to cpen the Pontllanio water supply m-rt A/ OWN pipes. A further instalment was wate,es0pp""d" 0arrJ,i°* °ut th« Llaubadari LOWER YSTWYTH HIGHWAY BOARD. The usual meeting was held at the Town-hall on Monday, Mr EJ Evans chairman. On the pro ElTan^Jones John R°wland, seconded by Mr Evan Jones it was ordered that the labourers on the parish roada, work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from sP*rm 0 0ctober- Rnd fr°n October to April from anri'Ti^ aUowinS °ne hour for meals, Sa,ne a3 at P^sent. The sum ordef°lt t0 be paid t0 Mr Morris Davies, RKrS J° rest0re lhe watei" supply to wi Vff rm' °n condition that Mr Davies pay e difference between the cost and that sum or the extra coat if X5 be insufficient. It was resolved to defer the consideration of the question of walling up the read over Rhodmade Bridge and the surveyor was directed to report what quality of walling it required. HOLY TBLNITY CnuROH.-We have pleasure in drawing the notice of our church friends to the announcement in another column of the bazaar to be held at the College Hall, commencing on l uesday next, which will be under the patronage of Countess Amherst, Viscountess Parker, Lady Evans, Mrs Davtes-Evans and numerous other distinguished ladies, who have volunteered to promote the object of clearing off the existing debt upon the present building, and to enable the supporters of the church to proceed further to- wards the completion of the beautiful edifice The Bazaar, we understand, will be on a very extensive scale, and consist of ten stalls presenting some very novel features in ^1, P18Sent,"o of Indian Brasses, Cheese i J °f a fU*fy Oriental curiosities. M? also be added, where' sn J m goods and manufactures of 1 hp81 r Knaltmrl i. 1 the leading firms in and sold a 1 them). will be exhibited moderate fir f 8i admission will be very ivmahiW ,],? day ouly oue shilling, and the remaillidg day3 six pence, we anticipate crowded hp nn«n T the The new organ will pened and dedicated with special services and a special organist on Sunday when the Rev Owen Evans, M.A. of Llandovery College, will be the preacher. "HEALTH & HAPPINESS "are largelv deoenr'* it upon wholesome food anddr-nk. Tea holdin" the punupai place among our daily beverages, it is of the utmost importance that it should be perfectly pure. The valuable properties which prove so refreshing and grateful to all tea drinkers, are found in Hormman s Pure Tea, because it consists exclusively of the young and choice spring crops gathered from India China and Ceylon, imported in a pure state, and supplied to the consumera in sealed packets only, by 0 000 Agents in the United £ D8d° 3s and 3ayLg°0daI,ike"" Prices 2s> 28 4d- the signature of" W F jE v^'Packet bef3 TM kr. J. Hormman & Co.. Shfc »y0ejlnO^ttrCof,|'r Mta, then J P R; i i £ Agents:—Carmar- Lammw.,treat Arth'. Chemist, chemist; «•, Pr,^ st.-eot; Franeia, TrphamA Co., 19, Q leen-street Bookseller"100i'i' ^lanelly. Eees, o a Llandilo, Lewis, Comptou House. C mm-T' Ja,na' cllPtnisfc; Jones, Chemist; Parlby DT'V;; tK,dSeUy' Di, vid*' T- D Pembroke D,)ck,Tticko-r, Cotnmercial-row. Merthyr, Stephens, eSi\ I? T- ^Un.'y Poi'fc' B Stationer, tfancall & bone, Supply btore?, and at Llanolly.