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THE I WEEK AT WESTMINSTER. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach has introduced, as Chancellor of the Exchequer, eight Budgets, but It is safe to say that never before has his tnancial statement been awaited with such breathless interest as has been the case this Fear. The attendance in the House on the Thursday when Sir Michael rose to make his speech was almost phenomenal for the first day n ter the Easter holidays, but the reason was obvious, and the curiosity was not the man who had torn himself away from the pleasures of the country house, but the man who had resisted the temptations of Budget night, and had stayed away from the House. On both sides of tho House it was recognised that Sir Michael Hicks- Beach had a tough job before him-perhaps the toughest job since last Great Britain had been called upon to find the wherewithal for a great war. It was not surprising, therefore, that the Chancellor had from all parts of the House a hearty welcome when, with his notes before him and with a solemnity of manner befitting the occasion, he took his place at the table, and, clearing his throat, proceeded to divulge the fate of the British taxpayer. r THE WORK TO BE DOKE. f Sir Michael is not an orator. A few years ago lie was a simple country gentleman. But he is a speaker whose delivery and whose words ..re impressive, because they are straightforward and to the point. He did not mince matters at all. He confessed at once that he had to face a very disastrous state of affairs—disastrous in the sense that a war which had been estimated to cost a comparatively small sum in millions had cost a very large amount, and that as present conditions go there is no means of telling even approximately how great or how little a sum will be required to finish it. Sir Michael frankly told the House that he, like everyone else, apparently had quite under-estimated the cost of the war, and that he had had to pay for the bitter experience by being called upon to provide the money, and in order to provide it to do the most unpopular thing a Chancellor can do, i.e., raise the taxes. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. Dealing with the fiscal situation as lie found it at the end of the yeClr, Sir Michael said his estimate for the year was £ 127,520,000; the actual receipts were £ 130,385,000— £ 2,865,000 more than his estimate. The forestalments of revenue in 1899-1900 amounted to as much as Z3,250,000, which, of course, properly belonged to the revenue of last year. The fore- stalments for last year somewhat exceeded that sum, but it was extremely difficult-perhaps impossible—to form an accurate estimate of what the amount was. The statistical difficulty which arose from these forestalments entirely upset the relations between the revenue of the fear and the consumption of dutiable articles within the year, so that it was practically impossible to form any accurate conclusion as to the increase or decrease of the consuming powers of the people. Bat he would venture to say that the consuming power of the people was main- tained. The proceeds from Customs and Excise amounted to zE26,262,000, cr P-2,842,000 over his estimate. That was practically due to an in- crease beyond his estimate on tea of £ 1,050,000, and ot £ 1,600,000 on tobacco. Wine produced only £ 1,492,000, a decrease as compared with his estimate. Spirits realised almost exactly the estimate of £ 19,000,000, but. this was mainly due to anticipatory clearances, and when he came to beer, which was not affecterl in this way, the produce was only P,13,500,000, Z470,006 less than his estimate, and therefore shewing a decrease as compared with his estimate, both of the ordinary taxation of the country and of increased taxation. THE NEW TAXATION. After giving further details of the income for the year, Sir Michael said the total Exchequer revenue was L130,385,000, and with E9,624,000 paid to Local Taxation Fund was in all 9140,000,000. The Budget estimate of expenditure was £ 150,060,000. The total Exchequer expendi- ture of the year amounted to Z183,592,000, but of this E68,620,000 was war expenditure. To meet the expenditure the Sinking Fund would be suspended, and 411,000,000 would be raised by ou new taxation. First, there would be 2d. on the. Income-tax, and, second, a tax of 4s. 2d. per cwt. on refined sugar. When this was announced many members rushed from the House to tell their friends by wire, and thus missed the other interesting fact, which was that it was proposed to put a duty of Is. per ton on exported coal. There would be left a deficit of P-39,707,000, or, adding the interest on fresh debt, £ 41,000,000; and, in order to deal with this, to provide an adequato margin to cover possible error in the estimate of the cost of the war, and to finance the Exchequer during the first three quarters of the }rear, he would ask the Committee to give him borrowing powers to the 'extent of £ 60,000,000. The Chancellor referred to Sir David Barbour's investigations in South Africa, accord- ing to which it was not probable that any con- tribution to the war-chest could be got from the Transvaal for two or three years, while there seemed little likelihood of the Orange River Colony being able to pay anything at all towards the outlay on the campaign. THE DEBATE. Sir William Harcourt followed the Chancellor, and lie commanded attention as the greatest financial authority in the House, when he des- cribed the Budget as disastrous. While he condemned the methods of the Government, however, he appreciated Sir Michael's coufegeous statement, and said so. Mr. Redmond made a fine speech on the proposals, but the more serious criticism was of course reSt-rved. IRISH UNIVERSITY QUESTION. Monday's sitting produced an Irish debate that was far more remarkable for its humour than for anything else. The debate arose on the motion to get the Speaker out of the Chair for Committee, when Mr. Roche moved an amendment in favour of a Roman Catholic University for Ireland. In its way this was not a party resolution—except from the Nationalist point of view—for it is well known that, while many Unionists are sternly opposed to it, others—and with lklr. Balfour at their head—are in favour of it. Mr. Dillon made a good speech for the amendment. His chief point was that, in the appointment of the Royal Commission on the subject of the proposal for a University, the Irish party had not been consulted, and he declared that the Roman Catholic hierarchy had not asked for the Com- mission. Mr. Dillon pleaded that if a University II were created it should be a democratic institu- tion, and not one exclusively for the aristocratic and wealthy part of the community. Colonel Saunderson followed Mr. Dillon, and there were, of course, "wigs on the green." The gallant Colonel was facetious, and no one enjoyed his keen thrusts better than his opponents. Still, j he left no doubt that he was uncompromisingly hostile to the University proposal. A great many other gentlemen spoke, including Sir Edward Carson, who supported the demand of the Irish party. Mr. Balfour moved the closure as twelve o'clock was striking, and it was carried by 235 to 147, Mr. Roche's proposal having been negatived without a division. I THE BCDGKT DEBATE. In the Commons members had an opportunity in Committee of discussing the (iovernment I, proposals for taxation. The first item on the Budget proposals attacked was the Income-tax, and Mr. James Lowtlier made a vigorous con- demnation of the tax a pt'g whereupon to hang a discourss upon his own favourite dogma of Pr< U ction. A great many members spoke upon the question from various points of view, one notable suggestion, coming from Mr. Vicary Glhbs. being that the authorities should dis- tinguish between persons depending on wasting I securities or intellectual employment and those-1 nh permanent incomes. The Chancellor of the Exchequer in his reply insisted that it was necessary to raise the money, and that his plan was the best to do so. Sir Miphael announced that, in view of the oppositfon thereto, the debate on the coal duty would be deferred until I the next week. The Income-tax resolution was carried by 363 to 88. DKCKASKO WIFE'S SISTEU BIIX. Frr the first time since its election. the present Parliament was called upon on Wednesday to give its opinion on the momentous question of marriage with a deceased wife's sister. The bill j was introduced by Sir W. Brampton Gurdon, who repeated the well-known arguments in its favour, and declared that there was a widespread goomon- t.(.'orr, of the bill throughout the country. Mr. Griffith Boscawen, who moved the rejection of the bill, took the religious objection to it, declaring that the women of England and the Church of England were against the bill, that the bulk of the people were indifferent, and that they were asked to pass the bill for the benefit of 'a few law-breakers. In the subsequent debate Sir Henry Fowler spoke in favour of The bill, and Lord Hugh Cecil. as the ecclesiastically- minded layman par excellence, opposed it, but when the question was put, after the closure had been carried, the second reading was agreed to by 279 votes to lii2. Curiously enough, no less than 26 Nationalists were for the bill and only 6 against.

THE BOER WAE FURTHER CAPTURES. MRS. BOTHA AGAIN MEDIATING. Lord Kitchener reports a further capture of two hundred and forty-two prisoners with rifles and ammunition by the columns operating in the I Northern Transvaal. The Boksburg commando, one hundred and six strong, has surrendered at Middelburg. Mrs. Botha has, according to unofficial information, resumed her efforts for peace, and has had another fnterview with her husband, the result of which she is about to report to Lord Kitchener. LANCERS AMBUSHED. Lord Kitchener's despatch of Thursday was reminiscent of the time when the "regrettable incidents were of daily occurrence. The Com- mander- in-Chief reported that a party of the 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers had been ambushed, and that Second-Lieutenant A. Macdonald and three men were killed and five wounded. The despatch did not say under what circumstances the disaster Dccurred. The casualty list, issued on Saturday night, throws further light on the mishap to the 9th Lancers. The detachment was ambushed at Kriigersdorp last Wednesday. Second-Lieutenant Macdonald and four men were killed, and six wounded, four of them dangerously. VARIOUS REPORTS. From Capetown a rumour comes that De Wet has crossed the railway at Wolvehoek, in the Orange River Colony, and is going west. Another report, however, places him at Senekal. A report is to hand of the capture of a patrol (eleven men) of the 1st Royal Scots at Wit-klip. An official report issued by the Cape Government says that Kruitzinger and Fonche have joined hands, and that the first named is now preparing to make for the Orange River Colony. Generally j speaking, the Boers appear to be greatly harrassed by our tactics. To this report is appended the interesting information that the total number ol prisoners captured during the war amounts to 17,823. DE WET LOCATED. A message from Harrismith, which is in the north-east of the Orange River Colony, announces that De Wet has been located in the neighbour- Liood of Kroonstad, and this gives some coour to an unconfirmed report, circulated just pre- viously, that the guerilla. chief had decided to endeavour to again work his v ay north to meet Botha in conference. There is no confirmation whatever for the extraordinary story telegraphed by a correspondent lately that De Wet has gone mad, and the truth of the assertion is generally disbelieved. It is certain, however, that De Wet has suffered considerably during recent opera- tions, and that a great many of his followers have returned to their homes, but whether only for a rest or for good is not ascertainable. It is extremely doubtful whether he cannot easily, however, repiace his losses by irreconcilables from the various districts where the Boer com- mandos still operate. From Harrismith also come reports concerning the condition of the Boers which shew that they are already feeling the pinch of privation with the approach of the winter season. The outlook is regarded there as being much brighter than it has been since the war began. Manv Boers are surrendering daily. A large number of them are in a starving condition, and all of them are in a state of destitution and looking thoroughly sick of the war. They admit that the Republican force has been completely beaten. BOTHA'S ESCAPE. It has transpired, says a correspondent, that Commandant Louis Botha had very narrow escapes both on his march to join De Wet and on his return to the Transvaal. The British scouts peppered him hotly on the two occasions when he crossed the Vaal. LIBEL ON BRITISH TROOPS. A message from Pretoria says a Hollander newspaper correspondent there has been arrested for a defamatory statement regarding British troops contained in a communication which he attempted to smuggle out. THE BOERS AND CEYLON. According to a correspondent at Pretoria two Boer prisoners now in Ceylon have applied that their families may be allowed to join them. They add that they are asking for ground suffi- cient to enable them to make a living, as they like the country and wish to become permanent settlers. This is a significant sign of the manner in which many of the prisoners regard the treat- ment accorded them by their captor*. PROPOSED BOER TREK. A large number of Boers at Pretoria, says a telegram, have made application to the German Consul to obtain permits for them from the British military authorities to enable them to I trek overland into German territory. It is under- stood at Pretoria that Germany does not encourage I a large trek of burghers, and would only tolerate I the immigration of a limited number of Boers who would be able to purchase ground and settle down permanently in the territory. Already tho I German authorities have had to warn Boer emigrants that before the war they were not i allowed to continually trek about, and that they must certainly buy ground and cultivate it. I Those who emigrate will be liable to take service with the German troops in the wars against the Kaffirs, and the children of full-blooded German subjects will also be liable to military service All the emigrants will, further, have to learn the German language. Despite these restrictions a number of Boers have determined to go as soon as the opportunity offers. CAPTURES IN THE NORTHERN TRANSVAAL. Lord Kitchener sent a brief telegram on Sunday announcing the following captures since April 1 16th by General Sir Bindon Blood, Colonel Beatson, General Plumer, General Kitchener, and Colonel Benson: Eighty-one prisoners, twenty surrenders, 100,000 rounds small-arm ammuni- tion, two hundred horses, and numerous waggons and cattle. The Commander-in-Chief, however, says nothing of the plan of campaign which is being pursued. THE WAR HONOURS. THE WAR HONOURS. Friday night's issue of the London Gazette con- 'I tained the first list of the honours for services in the war in South Africa up to the time of Lord Roberts's departure on November 29th, 1900. The list is, a tremendously long one, and includes G.C.M.G.'s to Sir Redvers Buller, Lord Kitchener, Sir F. W. E. Forestier-Walker, and Sir George White, while no less than twenty-one Generals who have distinguished themselves have been given the K.C.B. Major-General Baden-Powell is among a very lengthy list of C.B.'s, and C.M.G.'s and that coveted distinc- tion the D.S.O. are profusely scattered up and down lo*g lines of colonels and other officers whose twork has satisfied Lord Roberts. The medical srair, ana especially tne civilian j surgeons, are not forgotten. SiLo William :,iar- Cormac being made K.C.B., whilst; the fal!o get the C.B. Sir Thomas Naghten Fitzgerald, Knt., F.R.C.S.I. I Sir William Thorrson, Knt., M.D., F.R.C.S.L Alfred Downing Fripp, Esq., M.B., M.V.O. George Henry Makins, Esq., F.R.C.S. Frederick Treves, Esq., F.R.C.S. William Watson Cheyne, Esq., F.R.C.S. George Lenthal Cheatie, Esq., F.R.C.S. Kendal Franks, Esq., M.D. John Chiene, Esq., M.D. PLUMER'S ADVANCE. A portion of Colonel Plumer's mobile column, operating under Colonel Jeffiys at Oliphanta River, has captured elevtn Boers and a quantity of ammunition. Boers families are surrendering to Colonel Plumer. ZEERUST BESIEGED. According to a Capetown message, Zeerust—a town in the Western Transvaal to the North-East of Mafeking-is besieged, but it is reported that the Boers are clearing away in the direction of the Rustenberg district. No particulars of the tiftg* are to hand.

DhNBIGH BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FBIDAY.—Before A Lloyd Jones, Esq. (in the chair), Col Lloyd Williams, Dr J R Hughes, W Mellard, R Humphreys Roberts, W Bowdage, and John Davies, Esqrs.

TAKING THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. Before proceeding with the business of the court the magistrates took the oath of allegiance to King Edward the VII. ALLEGED ARSENIC IN BEER: FREE NOW. Another application was made by the solicitor to the defendants, Mr W Griffith (Mr A 0 Evans' office), for a further adjournment of the case of Jones v Jones, Chirk Castle Arms, lpending some appeals which they hoped would have been heard in Manchester before now, and under the circumstances he asked for another adjourn- ment for a month. The Chairman asked if the same quality of beer was being sold ? I Supt Hugh Jones said the beer had been tested a second time by the Sanitary Inspector, and the beer was found free from arsenic. The case was adjourned for another month. ODD ODD] ELI,OWS: A HOW IN THE CLUKROOM. E M Jones, bookbinder, Denbigh, sum- moned George Llwyfo Lewis, plumber, Denbigh, for threatening to assault him. Mr A O Evans appeared for tho com- plainant. Mr J Parry Jones explained to the defendant that the magistrates would give him the opportunity of apologising now and so save the court fees and the solicitors, but if he went on with the case he might be bound over. The defendant said he pre- ferred to go on with the case. Mr E M Jones, bookbinder, in his evidence said he was the treasurer of the Oddfellows Club. The meetings of the Club were every fortnight at the Crown Hotel Clubroom, on Saturdays. On the night in question he was acting as secretary and treasurer, and there were two or three members there. The defendant came to the Club that night; he had not been there since March the 17th, 1900, at the half- yearly meeting. He (witness) had gone last Saturday to the Club as secretary instead of Mr Gwilym Parry, and he was marking the tickets when Richard Jono3 asked him "Is it true that you have not paid for the coffin from John Roberts, the Plough ? He (complainant) answered You ask me a question." The defendant then said he would punch witness's head into a jelly, and called him a blackguard, rogue, and scoundrel. He did not ask for the defendant to be bound to keep the peace because he was vindictive. The defendant asked the complainant what stopped him hitting him ?-The law; there were witnesses there. Thomas Bassett, member of the Odd- fellows Club, said he went to the Clubroom but was not there at the start of the dispute or the finish, but whilst he was there he heard the complainant and defendant arguing, and he heard the defendant say that he would punch the complainant only for the law. The defendant said that this was the first time in his life to be brought before the magistrates. A brother Oddfellow came with him to the Club, but he had gone away or else he would have had him as a witness. When he went into the clubroom with his brother member the complainant immediately flew into a temper and turned around to him and said he knew that he had come there for a certain purpose, and then the complainant called him a liar, and then, of course, he (defendant) lost his temper and hunted up all the adjectives he could think of (laughtor). He was sure that tftie complainant had nothing to fear from him or any man, woman, or child at home or abroad. Col Lloyd Williams (to the complainant): Did you call the defendant a liar ?-No, sir. The defendant said that it was pnre vindictiveness and spite for the complainant to say he was afraid of him. The complainant said he wanted to make a statement. The defendant: Look, he is losing his temper now you can't make a statement. Mr A 0 Evans said that if the defendant would apologise now it would not be too late. Col Lloyd Williams said that if it were true that the complainant called the defendant a liar he was as much to blame as the defendant. The Mayor (to defendant): Are you willing to apologise for the threats ? Mr Mellard: The defendant says he is not guilty. A suggestion was made that the both parties be bound over to keep the peace. Mr A 0 Evans objected and said that it was not the proper way; that the defendant would have to issue a summons to secure that. Col Lloyd Williams said that according to the complainant's evidence it showed that the defendant was a law abiding man, as he said that "he would punch the complainant's head only for the law." Mr A 0 Evans said that at the time there were three or four witnesses present, and how were they to know that there would be any witnesses present next time. Thq|complainaiit had reasonable cause to be afraid, and if he swears that he is afraid of the defendant he is entitled to have the protection of the law. Col Lloyd Williams suggested that these two men pay their own costs and shake hands together. They were both members of a club which professed good fellowship and good will towards each other. The Magistrates' Clerk said the costs would be 28s, including a fee of one guinea for Mr Evans. The defendant asked if he could not object to Mr A 0 Evans' fee of a guinea he was complainant's lawyer. Mr Mellard suggested that Mr Evans should make it half-a-guinea in such a case as this which, however, was refused. The complainant and defendant then stoolc hands amidst much amusement to the onlouiers, aad had to pay 14s each. IlKUNK AND DISORDERLY. Sergeant Farrell summoned Thomas Roberts, Copenhagen, for being drunk. Defendant's father appeared and said that his son had gone away at 3 o'clock in the morning. A warrant was issued for the apprehension of the defendant. Evan Roberts, Penucha, Llansannan, drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s and costs. OBSTRUCTING THE FOOTPATH. Sergeant Farrell summoned Thomas Rogers for obstructing the footpath Oil. Sunday evening. The defendant said he was standing under the Piazza waiting for the rain to go off. Superintendent Hugh Jones said he had received many complaints about lads obstructing the footpath. The Mayor said he hoped this would be a warning to the defendant and others. He and others, whenever they went to Church on Sunday evening had to go into the midcle of the road, as the Piazza was obstructed by loungers. The defendant was fined Is and costs. ASSAULT ON APRIL 1ST. Janet Hughes summoned Catherine Davies, Henllan-street, for assault on April 1st. Janet Hughes said the defendant was in her sister's house, and there were words between them; this was between one or two in the afternoon, and Mrs Davies, who was sitting down, got up and took hold of her hair, and scratched her cheek, and got her on the floor and said she would kill her before she had finished with her. The defendant said that the plaintiff would have killed her if she could. Didn't you hit me first ?-No. The defendant asked the plaintiff if she had anything to say to her sister, not to include her name in it. The plaintiff said that she had two witnesses, but defendant had been to their doors and threatened them if they came (laughter). Both parties were bound over and the costs were divided. INDUSTRIAL SCIIOOL ORDER. An order was made for William Conway Williams, Henllan-street, to pay Is per week towards the support of his child at the Industrial School. SCHOOL BOARD CASES. Six cases in which parents were sum- moned for neglecting the education of their children were heard, and fines and costs were inflicted in each case.

Welsh Settlers in Lancashire TELLING TESTIMONY TO BILE BEAN. A MINER CURED OF INDIGESTION AND WEAKNESS AFTER INFLUENZA. Among the Welsh settlers in Laneashireis Mr. W. Morris, of 223, Bolton-road, Ashton-in- Makerfield. He is a native of Amlwch, Anglesea, but has worked for the last twelve months at Park Lane Colliery, Long Lane- He is a deacon at the Undenominational Welsh Chapel, and is highly respected in the circles in which he moves. Up to just before last Christmas, he had never had a day's illness it his life, At that time, however, he became very ill. Speaking the other day to a repre- sentative of the St. Helens Reporter, he said, Jus- before last Christmas I had the influenza, but did not consult a doctor, as I had no faith ia them. For about, three weeks I was very bad, I had pains in the back and head, was very weak, and could scarcely move. I also suffered from dizziness, especially when I was amongst a crowd. When at the pit brow or uescenaing tne smic, it made me ieei mos uncomfortable. I only worked with the greatest difficulty, and eventually I became so bad that I had to play for nine or ten days. At this time I also suffered with my liver. One day a little book came into the house, far which I would not now take some money. It contained an advertisement about Chas. Forde's Bile Beans. I obtained some sample Beans, and they did me so much good that I sent for a 2s. 9d. box to the proprietors. I began to take them regularly, and the pains and weakness gradually left me. Of course I persevered with the Beans, and in about five weeks front the time I commenced taking them I was quite cured, and able to do my work without any difficulty. I attribute my remarkable care entirely to Chas. Forde's Bile Beans, and I can conscientiously recommend them to all who suffer as I did." The above case and scores Of others similar in nature go to prove the excellency of Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness. They are absolutely unequalled for the weakness follow- ing influenza, for dizziness, indigestion, liver and kidney disorders, constipation, headache, debility, nervousness, female ailments, chill, anaemia, pimples, face cores, aud spring blood impurities generally. All chemists stock them, or you may obwa them direob from the Bile Bean Manufacting Company, 119 and 120, London Wall, London, E.C., by sending prices Is. lid. or 2s. 9d. per box. (2g. 9d. box con- tains three times Is. lid).

GYF FYliLIOGh THE EASTER VESTRY was held on Thursday in last week. The Rev Silas Evans presided. and there were present the Rev Morris Wil- liams, Mr Daries (Wern Fawr), Mr Wilkinson (Cae Gwyn), Mr John Evans (Bryn Llan), Mr Joseph Wilhams (Foel Ucha), Mr Cadwaladr Evans, Mr Parry (Dderwen Fawr), and Mrs Mary Lloyd. A vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the 1 ate rector, the Rev W Rees Williams. The old churchwardens were re-elected, viz., Mr Davies, Fron Fawr, .and Mr Wilkinson, Cae Gwyn. Messrs Joseph Williams and John Edwards were appointed sidesmen. The best thanks of the Vestry were given to the old officers, and to Mr Wilkinson for defraying the expense of cleaning the churchyard, and to Mr Joseph Whalley Bumby for playing the organ. The accounts show & deficit of R6 8s. It was suggested that a Vestry-room is a pressing necessity, and it was hoped that one might be huilt if the money could be raised. It was thought by some that one might be put up in memory of the late Vicar.

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