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I appreciate it very much. -Believe me, yours truly, J. BARTER. 3, Gladstone-road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, H. Samuel, Esq. Jan. 13, 1886. Sir,—Having purchased one of your superb Hunting "Acme" Watches on February 8, 1884, for only XI lls tid, which has kept correct time ever since, I beg to inform you I am icdeed still pleased with my bargain, and I therefore enclose order for another. You are at liberty to make any use of my name, aud can publish this far and wide. that all may see H. Samuel's Watches cannot be beaten anywhere. Better value was never received, for- one-half the money is saved which would have to be paid to retailers.-I am, dear sir, your obedient servant, ROUT. WAIERMAN. Every purchaser should write for Pamphlets (over TOO engravings, and 100 pages of interesting informa- tion!. and witness the actual aud starting reductions effected by H. SAMUEL. 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: CREDITORS' MEETING AT MERTHYR.…
CREDITORS' MEETING AT MERTHYR. A PONTYPRIDD TRADESMAN'S AFFAIRS. A meeting of the creditors of Samuel Ralls, greengrocer and fishmonger, of Taff-street, Ponty- pridd,, was held on Thursday week (before Mr. W. L. Daniel, the Official Receiver) at Mertbyr.— The debtor in his statement of affairs returned his liabilities at .£62617s. Id., and his available assets at £ 98 15s. 9d., leaving a dencieney of .£533 Is. 4d.-The Official Receiver's observations set forth that the debtor commenced business without any capital three years ago, and that in bis deficiency account the following items were given, making up the amount of the deficiency :— Depreciation in stock, furniture, carts, and harness, £ 53 expenses of repairing and painting premises,. £ 10 expenses incnrred through illness and deaths in family, £ 10; losses on book debts, JE14 14s. 2d.; on horses sold under valuo during 1885, .£4U; on fruit in 1883, £ 20: in 188-1, .MO, excess of expenditure over income during th-j three years, -= £ 225 7s. 2d.— Ralls was ordered to prepare and deliver to the official receiver by Fiiday, the 12th inst., an account of moneys received and paid by him during the last tvadve mouths, supported by vouchers; a list of cheques which have been dishonoured during the la.jr six mouths an account of the disposal of -a ium of £50 stated to have been borrowed from Mr. W. Barnbouse. Taff Vale Hottl, Pontypridd, on the 2td of February, 1886; and aiso a list of all goods ordered andieceived by b:m during the last three months as per invoices.
MARDY COLLIERY EXPLOSION RELIEF…
MARDY COLLIERY EXPLOSION RELIEF FUND. A meeting of the supplementary committee appointed to administer the above relief fund was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday. Present :-t)ir William Thomas Lewis (io the chair), Messrs. J. T. D. Llewelyn, L. Tylor. W. Thomas (Brynawel), W. Simons, Dr. Parrv. W. Evans, Evan Evans, Thomas William?, (T. L. Campbell, and Evan Oweo. Letters fcr non-attendance were read from Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., Mr. Lockett, and Mr. W. Edwards. After some discussiüJ), it was resolved to place the widows acd ehiidivc of Jecea3e«i persons who were not members of she Provident Society on th-i same footing u.6 those who were entitled to support from the society, but that an additional grant of £ 5 be given to the w:iowi of members belonging t., the society. It was also resolved to pay the injured rfen at the same rate as these who are members of the Provident Fund, %iz S- per week. In the case of deceased single aieu who did not belong to the society it was decided that the relatives should oulyieceive £ 5 e.tch. A scheme for a trust for the administration of the funds wns read by Mr. Simoc.->, and on the motion of Dr. Parry, seconded by Mr. W. Evans, it was unanimously approved and adopted. A number of special cases were also referred to the committee, and orders were made as to how these should be dealt with. A hearty vote of thanks to Sir Wiiham brought the proceedings to a. close.
LLANTRISANT SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATIONS.
LLANTRISANT SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATIONS. The following have been nominated for seats on the Llantiisant School Board :—Mr. L. A. Cooke, grocer, Llantrisant; Mr John loavies. Cynimer; *Mr JoRiah Lewis,Ty'nycymmer huli, Ty'nyc-yinmer, Kev. W. C. Davies, Independent minister, Llan- trisant; *Rev. J. P. Hughes, vicar of Llant: isant; Mr. T. Lewis, grocer, Tonyrefail; Mr. Thomas Morgan, Fron, Pontypridd Vtr. W. Stewart, Pen- rhiwfer. Mr. Thomas Edmund Tbumaa, Lanlay Mr. J. H. Thomas, tailor, forth; Mr. Stephen Vivian. Mwyndy *Mr. D-ivid Williams, grocer, Llantrisant; '*JuJge Gwilyiu Williams, Miskin Manor *Mr. Tabinad Williams. Dinas and *Mr. J. P. Williams, Tonyrefail. Those marked with an asterisk were mem bers of the old beard. The election takes place on tbe 19th.
---DEATH (;F A MERTHYLL COLLIERY…
DEATH (;F A MERTHYLL COLLIERY PROPRIETOR. On Wednesday nig'nt, Mr Evan Evans. Six Bella- Honijjpcrig, a well-known inhabitant of Merthyr. died at the age of 70 years. The deceased gentle- man was a brewer, and also had a large interest in the GiKach Goch Colliery, near Bridgend, and other local colliery enterprises.
iiNO RENT" AGITATION IN THE…
iiNO RENT" AGITATION IN THE GARW VALLEY It is stated that nn open-air meeting will be held at Poncyoynimer, Garw Valley, on Saturday, to consider the rent question, and placards are issued advising that no rents should be paid until a sub. stantial reduction is made by the landlords.
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A "BITTER SECRET."
A "BITTER SECRET." CHAPTER VI. Continued. At last he could bear it no longer, and one mora- ing he sent her a little note by the farmer's wife, who was acting as his nurse, asking if he had offended her that she avoided him so carefully, This brought her at once but she sat some distance from the bed, and looked very stately, as she said, "I suppose you find it dull here. Shall I read to you, St. John ?" "I would much rather you tallied." She folded her arms and looked at him with a sort of defiance, as she said, "It is very fine to-day. I hope this frosty weather will last; it is so much healthier than the close, foggy weather." And is very good for the land," returned St. John, imitating her formal matter-of-fact tone. •' Farmer Jenkins says he shall get his turnips in if it lasts and, of course, that will be a great advan- tage to him." I can't bear turnips." "Nor I; but they are good for the sheep, you know." At this Lady Gwendolyn laughed a little; she could not help herself. But St. John never moved a muscle, aud seemed to take the conversation quite uu nerieux. I think cows eat turnips, do they not ?" he went on, with the same gravity. I don't know as much as i might about agricultural matters, having spent so many years abroad but I mean to begin improv- ing my knowledge of turnips." Because I dislike them, I suppose ?" Xo bocause they will always be a safe subject to discuss with you, Gwendolyn, and one that cannot offend you." Do I taka offence so easily, then I am afraid so." I know what you mean, St. John, and am very glad to have the opportunity of saying that—that," agitatedly, I consider it very unfair to allude to a thing that happened at a time when conventionali- ties would naturally be put aside as trivial and un- feeling. Of course I shouldn't have kissed you if I hadn't been quite sure I should never see you again." I am very sorry to have disappointed you, although I ought to tell you, for your better guid- ance another time, that I should never have made any effort to save myself had not you called to me." Oh, St. John, you don't, you can't think I wanted you to perish because—because I had made a fool of myself." You see how opinions differ, Gwendolyn. You say you made a fuol of yourself. I say you did the most noble, generous, truly modest action of which woman could be capable, and one I shail revere you for as long as I live." •'Are you sneering at me?" she said, looking searchiiigiyiutohis&tce. •' On my honour, Gwendolyn- I am speaking the truth, lumestly, without reserve, as I would speak it to my Maker. I never loved you more ut tes- pecU'd you so much as I did that n-iglit. A flush passed over her face, and she lifted her head proudly, as if her words had lestored her self-esteem. "1 was afraid you despised me, St. John, for my boldness, and would make a jest of it." X ever, Gwendolyn it will always be my. sweet- est and most sacred memory, How could you think me such a monster ?" "You had been unjust to me before; you might have been unjust again." "I have neVer been wittingly unjust, Gwendolyn. It was not my fault if I judged from appearances, since you would not condescend to give me the clue to the euigma. I longed to believe in you, and I couldn't; but now that a great peril shared and overcome has brought us closer together, you will tell me the truth, Gwendolyn, will you not? I swear to you that whatever you may tell me I will regard as a sacred confidence." Slie hung her head again at this allusion, "I can t, St. John, don't press me, but let us be friends all the same. You saved papa's life and mine, and 1 can't bear to seem ungrateful, for indeed, indeed. I shall never forget your goodness, or cease to pray lor you as long as I live." I wish you would show your gratitude by loving me a little." I do love you," she answered, very earnestly. If you were my own brother-" Pshaw he interrupted impatiently, I don't want such a lukewarm affection as that." 11 You would not care for more, really, St. John, she said, rising, and making ready to escape. "Nor you either, I suppose ? I did not say that, I could not say it," blushing furiously, "for I should have been thankful indeed if I could have accepted your love and protection, I need both so sorely but "sluce I dare not, why do wo discuss the question ? We only quarrel, and I am so anxious to be at peace with you." As a token that she spoke truly, she took the buneh of snowdrops out of her bosom, aud gave them to him, saying, with a sad smile, You were a true prophet, you see, but: this time do not be cruel to my poor little bouquet." But you haven t kissed this," he said, jeal- ously. 1 can easily repair that omission," she answered, lifting it to her lius. Now will you have them, St .1 oJi II Yes," he replied, kissing them in his turn. know they did not come from Dorwny this time, it any rate." CIIAPTEli VII. .Lor,l atyxiousl *y on the wit(, nt)tic(-,l ju.,t liow ti,ittbl. JoIliiztii,l Latly seemed on better terms than he had ever known them, and told himself that even the sacrifice ot'hi- ancestral home would n"t he too great if it broiig those two together, and fulfilled the dearest hep of his lifu. ceeded so far as this, but Lady Gwendolyn did' not aciijitliy shun her cousin, as she had been wont to duo he su.w. oveu offered once or twice to sit by him. and lighten his "durance vile." NUI e Le sure ihe Karl never interrupted these teie-c- te.lr.i, wiiiJ.st John enjoyed them so much that he* ceased io importune Dr. Darley about getting Up. in the good medico's extreme amusement. But with fueb. a nurse who couid wonder ? tie <,aid to hiill",eU, wilh a "'1)' ¡augll, oile day, when h,' biul found her Itulygl ip sitting at the bedside with the new:spaj.er ill her i and, the leaves still uncut, whilst she toyed with a bouquet of fresh roses which she had sent [ur to the ( astie greenhouses oil purpose lor tee invalid. LItlll,L I LaAl bQe WiliCil %V,ty tilt' land lies." br. Jhtrlev'. in spile of other fine qualities, was a bit nf a • Ip 1 if soon became reported, not •mlv 'm ii. neighbourhood, out alL "tcr the county, .it marriage was forthcoming between* i-i.-iv i,ivu-,i(, ii and tl.e heir; aud once wi.eu she wa> out riumg with her groom, they met oid Lady to tile coiteiiiiitit t,, and said with cheerful approval, have beard ueh !ou¡l ,a \vs concerning yourself, G wIJaJuiYII 1 inns; comjfHluiate you at ouce. 1 think your c.ittsju a delightful vouu/ aula; and the match is ,0 sii W ovwy !'I-spt:<t." iiai niateii (io you mean, Lady Diichnm ? uujiured Lady Uwendolyu, her eyes and voice as eo,d as ice. it true, LI)e" ? •" If ■ ou L only teii l»»e what you mean, I shall lie abie to answer you at preaeut I am ritthcr in fi •• Hul your engagement has been announced in the LiuinisJiin-. illy dear, and wiU be in all the ;y papers uexl week." J Iu; society papers stop at no impertinence," she said ui.s laiuluhy "out I voider the Loam- >'U~t'!t< ihves to uuike an unauthorised state- !in-nt. of this sort. If there had been such a fact :o make known, I tliiuk we could have managed it oUJ' £ i;i> Well, but, my dear, I don't really understand why people make a secret of an engagement of which there is nothing to be ashamed; far the con- trary. If my Avclinc were going to marry a man like St. John I should publish it on the house-toj>s% 1 can assure you." Only you would wait until it was settled, I pre- sume, Lady Dilcham." Oh, I begin to understand," she exclaimbd,with 'teiil an enlightened air. You are keeping him on pro- bation, my dear." I am not keeping him at all, Lady Ditcham. Mv father invited him to Yoxford; and I received him as I sitoutd always receive any guest, even if he were not also a kinsman. Then came the fire, in which my cousin behaved most nobly and grandly," warming a little; "and, of course, we feet that lie has done a great deal for us, and are most anxious to pay him every respect." "My dear," interrupted LadyDitcham, laughing, "what an extraordinary way to talk! as if Air. Greville wanted your respect! "I am sure lie would be very sorry if lie had my disrespect," retorted Lady Gwendolyn, drily. Perhaps but you don't talk of paying respect to a man, my dear." Why not, if it is true, Lady Ditcham? "There are heaps of true things people never talk about," siie answered; with cheerful philosophy. There was half a minute's silence, and then the dowager returned to the attack. '• Then I am to tell people matters are not quite settled yet, but when they are you will let them know ?" Lady Gwendolyn's cheeks were scarlet by this time, and there was an expression of real pain in ner eyes. Tell them nothing," she answered coldly. They have no right to discuss my private affairs." My dear, that's absurd People will talk, as you know." "They needn't talk about me. I never gossip myself, and, therefore, have a right to be left alone." Hut why should you object to such a thing being known?" inquired Lady Ditcham, looking at the girl with a puzzled air. "There is nothing to be ashamed of, surely. I can understand any mystery where there is shame, but not otherwise." Lady i.wendolyn lowered her regal head till her chin resteil oil her bosom. It seemed as if the blow struck by chance had gone straight home. There could be no shame in this," she murmured con- fusedly. "My cousin is an honourable gentleman, of whose love.iiny woman might he proud." That is jiist what I say. If he were low-born, or a bad chaiaelcr, one would quite understand your feelings." Please don't, Lady Ditcham, Lady Gwendolyn called out, as if she were being tortured. I-—I— don't think it fair. What isn't, fair, and to win,in. It isn t fair to uiscuss JMr. Greville he'iind back." ii \Ve haven't spoken against him." No, but we have talked of Ins feelings' and wishes, Lady Uitciiam, as if they were public pro- perty and I can't think that we have any right t-, do thai." ° When a man asks a girl to marry him, he plainly shows what his feelings and wishes are." "Of course but does anyone know that Mr. Grev- ille has asked me to marry him?" I'hey only know what tliey see in the papers. and hear in every direction. If ttistÙtrue it can always be contradicted." "Then pray do contradict it Lady Ditcham. There is no foundation whatever for the report that I am engaged to Mr Greville; and as it would pain him and annoy me to have it said, I should be very much obliged to you if you would state that you have heard the report contradicted ou the veri- best authority." Certainly I will; but I am very sorry to have the task, for I havè known you ever since vou were a baby, my dear, and I should be very glad to see you married to a good mail who would take care of you." You seem to forget that I have papa to take care of me." "But your father can't live for ever. That is what Aveline says to nie when I want her to settle, I have you, mamma but when once you are grow- ing old you want to see your children settled, be- cause you feel that you may be called away frut:1 them at any moment." •• I am sure papa will live for years upon years- yet, he is so hale and strong," Lady Gwendolyn affirmed. And I hope you will follow his example. Lady Ditc) am." "1 trust I may lilc all the while it is a pleasure to me, and 1 am no burden to others." she replied but I shouldn't care for the sort of existence '.(.'<-< old people lead. I! i\vever. I won't k- «"> v,m ::m (To be Continued).
[MR. GLADSTONE AND THE GREEKS…
[MR. GLADSTONE AND THE GREEKS OF CARDIFF. « The following letter of congratulation was rocently sent to Mr Gladstone, signed by 63 of the Greek residents of Cardiff To the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P. We, the undersigned, Greeks residents in Cardiff, beg most respectfully to tender you our sincere congratulation upon being again called by her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria and the people of this great, country to the high position of Prime Minister of England, and we hope that your life may be spared many years for the good of this nation and for its influence on behalf of justice abroad.-I am, you obedient servant, ANDREW MACKI. To the above the Prime Minister has replied as follows:— 10, Downing-street, Whitehall, Feb. 25th, 1886. "Sir,—Mr Gladstone desires me to express his thanks for the resolution which he has had the honour to receive from residents at Cardiff.- I am, sir, your obedient servant,. G. W. SPENCER LYTTELTON. Mr A. Macti."
FEARFUL BOIlEB EXPLOSION AT…
FEARFUL BOIlEB EXPLOSION AT CARDIFF. FIVE MEN KILLED AND OTHERS INJURED. Early on Monday morning, during the short period allowed for breakfast, workers at the Docks were startled by a loud explosion in the direcuon of the Pier-head. It was found that a catastrophe such as has seldom before occurred in Cardiff had taken place, five men having lost their lives and others receiving such serious injury that in sooae cases it was doubtful whether they would survive. It appears that dui ing the morning the steam-tug hirieman, of Cardiff, owned by Mrs Spier, of South William-street, was lying at the-Pier- head, with steam up, waiting to go back, into the West Bute Dock for the purpose o taking a vessel out to sua. At about five minutes to nine, just as preparations for starting the ongijoe were com- pleted, the boiler burst with a loud explosion, and before the terrific noise had subsided the bodies of the tugs illfated crew, with huge portions of ber deck, mingled with broken iron plates, were flviug in all directions, while in a few seconds the shattered hail was seen to disappear. The entire crew ot ti.e t.-g, withapitot named Owen, were on bofird at the time, and four of these were killed instantly, while the other two were so seriously injured that it was thought they could not survive- But the terrible effects of the explosion were not felt on the Rifleman only. The debris flew in every direction, and ia one instance a further fatality has to bo reported. As far awity --ab 250 yards a. pilot was standing on the deck of a small barque when a. larire piece of boi)er plate struck him, killing kim on the spot. One of the two other njured men died in the hospital.
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TOPOUCKMKW and those obliged to be out in the damp uighb airs Cadbnry's Coooa affords and ex- i hiiaracing beverage, —warming, oomforting and j austario<Qg.
LORD HARRIS ON HOME RULE.
LORD HARRIS ON HOME RULE. Lord Harris, speaking at Canterbury, eaidhe If: not believe the agitation was kept up by the frill) I people. He believed it was fostered by America" gold, by the Roman Catholic clergy, and by those whose only hope of a better social and pecuniary existence depended entirely upon agitation. He could imagine no more outrageous proposal that to grant the demands of this living in disorder and obey- ing the laws of the National League and thus to allow the loyal inhabitanta of Ireland to suffer. He could conceive a condition of affairs arising in which ;he men of Ulster would not hesitate to use arms for the protection of their industries—(loud cheers). The minority who desired to live peaceably were perfectly justified in standing up for their rights by any means they liked to employ rather than be sub- ject to the will of a disloyal majority.
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DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH A BURGLAR. I A desperate affray has taken place between a m policeman and a supposed burglar, near the village w of Shorne, between Rochester and Grave|end. Ser- 9 geant Button, of the Kent county constabulary, I noticing a suspicious-looking character carrying a 9 sack coming from a large farmhouse, accosted him. ■ The man immediately dropped the sack, and ran off.- 9 Sergeant Button went in pursuit, and after running ■ about a mile the man suddenly turned round and attacked the officer with a large knife. Button drew his staff, and a desperate struggle ensued. The officer succeeded in striking the man several blows on the head, but was himself severely stabbed, and became weak and faint from loss of blood. Find- ing his opponent getting the better on him, lie blew his whistle several times. Fortunately a farm bailiff and one or two labourers recognised the whistle, and hastening to the spot found the officer I and niau struggling on the ground. They secured the man, who was subsequently recognised as a notorious thief named Patrick Lynch. The officer lies in a serious condition.
CRUEL ^lVREATMENTOF~ASE R…
CRUEL ^lVREATMENTOF~ASE R V ANT. At the meeting of the Bridgnorth Board of Guar- dians, the case of Priscilla Lindop, aged 15, who, it is alleged, has been brutally ill-treated by her mas- ter and mistress, was inquired into. It appears that the girl, who is an orphan, formerly came from the Madeley Union, and had been an inmate of the South-East Shropshire Industrial School. On leav- ing this school she went to a place of service with a farmer named Leighton, at Sidbury, where it is alleged that, amongst other inhuman treatment, she was beaten with a stick and whip, and cuffed and kicked by both her master and mistress and on one occasion was forced to mix up some calves food with scualing milk with her naked hand. She remained ill that situation sixteen months, and was then taken by a man named Dunn to the Bridgnorth Work- house. She was confined to her bed for three weeks, during which one of her big toes dropped off owing to frostbite. At the close of the discussion it .was unanimously resolved, on the motion of the Rev. J. P. Wright, seconded by the Rev. A L. Oldham, that steps be taken to prosecute Leiglitou and his- wife.
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A CHURCH AND SCHOOLS DESTROYED. A fire broke out in the Congregational Church at Stone, and before it could be subdued the church, together with the adjoining schools, was totally de- stroyed. The fire was first noticed in the vestry v by Police-constable Starkey, who at once raised all alarm, and the fire brigade was speedily summoned. The efforts of the hitter, however, were of little avail, as, owing to the fact that there are no water- works, all the water had to be obtained from pumps, The building was furnished with pitch-pine fittings, and these getting all ablaze, the flames soon got the mastery of the brigade, and within two hours of the fire being discovered the place was completely de- stroyed, nothing but the stone tower and the walls, being left. The fire, whicii is one of the most dis- astrous which has ever occurred in Stone, is sup- posed to have been caused by an overheated flue. The building was erected in 1871, at a cost of £ 5,500. An organ was afterwards added, at an out- lay of £ 300, jvnd other sums have at various times been expended in beautifying the place. It is esti- mated that the damage done will amount to £ 3*500. The structure was only insured for £ 2,250
A GIRL'S ADVENTURES.
A GIRL'S ADVENTURES. An extraordinary adventure by a servant girl II. reported from Shepherdswell, midway between Canterbury and Dover. Ellen Bream, who is in service in Canterbury, left Dover by the 8.20 train for the purpose of returning to her situation. Soon after leaving Kearsney she became alarmed in con- sequence of a man who was in an adjoining com- partment climbing over the partition into the centre compartment, and she opened the carriage door and leaped out. This happened near the Lydden cross- ing, and the train was travelling at a rapid rate. She alighted on a grass bank, and the only injury she sustained was a blow on the forehead. Upon regaining her feet she walked through the Strep- herdswell tunnel—a distance of a mile and a-quar- ter—and while doing so a goods train passed her. Fortunately she was in a part of the tunnel where there is just room for a train to pass any one stand- ing dose against the wall. Information of the fact that there was some one in the tunnel was sent to Kearsney, and men were sent along the line to search, but the girl eventually emerged from the Shepherdswell end of the tunnel, and was then taken. charge of by the station-master, who gave informa- tion to the police. It is said that Bream is a very nervous girl, and she was afraid when the man came trom another compartment to the one where she waa ..tting, that he was about to interfere with her, but reality he only changed seats on account of the draught from an open window.
I LORD 11 AIMNGTON ON IRELAND.
LORD 11 AIMNGTON ON IRELAND. The Marquis of Hartington, speaking as the chief guest of the Eighty Club, said he felt he had com- mitted a rash act in coming among them, but it was necessary he should explain his temporary isolation from the party he had so long acted with. It was a painful subject to temporarily sever himself from the great Liberal party and to become an independent member. They all believed in and they all had great hopes of the newly-enfranchised, and the differences of principles which existed in the Liberal ranks were fully explained. Since the election, however, they bail found ati obstacle iu their path. Instead of Parliament settling down to questions of social re- form applicable to the whole kingdom they would have to confront the difficulties of the government of IflIaud, which both political parties had been, bound to admit. He admitted that five-sixths of Ire- land bad pledged its support to Mr. Parnell, and he admitted the disturbing influence which such a party must have Oil any Government; but it was a cir- cumstance which need take no one by surprise, be- cause iio such proportion of representatives could impose its will upon a British Parliament unless in the opinion of the general body the desire in accordance with their own conviction of what was right, They might create difficulties and bring about a change ill the system of party Government, but no section of the Irish could be allowed to im- pose its will against the great majority of the English and Scotch representatives, who, as- had been said before, where also bound to protect the minority in Ireland. Before long the country would demand I that a way should be found to govern Ireland against a system sexier and far more subtle than the origj- nal sway of the landlords. lhe country would not forget that the Conservative party had deliberately preferred tenure of office for a few months to the enactment of repressive legislation for Ireland. This had gaeatly increased the difficulties of any succeed- ing Government. The Liberal party were bound to no pledges on the subject, and must thoroughly ex- amine the proposal of Mr. Gladstone from two points of view, the abstract and the alternative, it Was -necessary to-know what -vere the measures to be proposed by Mr. Gladstone, and he (Lord Har- tington) would then with contentment and confi- dence leave the issue to be decided by English people, who would give a right and just decision.
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