The Merthyr Express

ABERCYNON. CONSERVATIVE MEETING.—On Saturday even- a largely-attended meeting was held fit the Hall to support the candidature of j :7. Frank Gaskell. Mr Tudor Davies pre- and gave an address dealing with Tariff tlefcrm. Most of the audience .wore the Op- cx>?-i:ion colours, and a great deal of disorder prevailed. Mr. Gaskell was given a fair bear- ing. In the oourse, of his address, he stated that he could not see why his opponents should so angry at the suspension of the Budget. "i'liero was no need to tax either rich or poor eo iong as we could get the taxation without burdening our own people. Numerous ques- rons werensked the candidate, and the meeting terminated with the usual votes of thanks, j

j Interesting Presentation at I Abercynon. • DEPARTURE OF THE REV. THOMAS COLES, B.A. There was a large attendance at tho Naviga- tion Schools. Abercynon, on Friday evening, ten the Rev. Thomas Coles, B.A., late curate at Abercynon, and now of Llanhilletb, pas presented with a beautiful iiuiminated ad- dress, and solid silver pocket oommunionl. iier- ice, and Airs. Coles with a aLlver* water jug, by the parishioners and fne.utis, its a token of esteem and respect in which tbe-y were held at Abercynon. An excellent, programme had been arranged by the committee. Mr. David Evans (churchwaxden), who occu- pied the chair, said they were showing in reality the high respect in which Mr. Coles was held in Abercynon. Ho had, during his stay among them, showu them the necessity of putting their shoulders to tile wheel. Ho had taken a pro- mineait part in the C.E.M.S., and had also re- organized tho Sunday School at the Parish Church. They all wished him Godspeed in new sphere of labour. Mr. Haydn Wood then gave a delightful ;>iar.oforte solo. Last Watch" was ren- 5 by Mr. J. 0, Davies, and a mandoline [ solo, by Signor Gallani wa. much appreciated. Mr. Basil Foster, Pontypridd, rendered in fine etyle, "Asleep in the Deep"; and the recitation, "The Mariner's Dream," was given by Mr. Robert Wvndham. Mr. D. Cvnon Evans gave a delightful rendering cf "When the Roses Bloom Again." A pianoforte solo was given by Master Clement Jones, and Mr. Dai Davies gave a humorous turn, "A Tale of the Pan- v-Ake, which caused roars of laughter. The duett, "Flow gently, Deva," was rendered by Messrs. Arthur Jonee and J. O. Davies. Tho Chairman read the address, which ex- PTO-c-sed appreciation of Mr. Coles' services;—In uuavoidable absence of Mr. John Keel, the oldest Churchman. Sergt. Angus presented Mr. Coles with the address, and stated that when tho presentation was proposed, it was well re- ceived by all. He wished Mr. Coles every suc- cess and Godspeed in his new sphere of labour. ~?v £ r. Sydney Smith presented the Commun- ion eervioe, and Mrs. Churchill the hot water jvig-, in a few weel-chosen remarks.—After a pianoforte selection by Miss Rebecca Williams, Mr. T. Maddocks, Peiiarth, eaid lie wished Mr. Coka Godspeed -in his new sphere of labour. He was a staunch Churchman, and knew the *v<„&kness acd strength the churches in the Diccese. He emphasised the need of always Diccese. He emphasised the need of always being in enity. BratT parishioner expected the clergy to be sympathetic and as tender as. a | shepherd. He urged upon them to be united. —MJ. Con. Silas referred to the work of Mr. Cole3 among the men. lIe had taken Mr. Coles as an eidte-r brother, and even as a father. Ho was a man who took an interest in the young men.—Inspector Smith also spoko, and! wished the rev. gentleman Godspeed in his new sphere of labour.—Councillor T. W. Jones gave a history of the Church at Abercynon, explaining how it wae commenced in & boteL He had always found Mr. Coles attending to his duty, and hoped that he would be spared to carry on the good work. The Rev. Thomas Coles responded., and said he was pleased to be present amongst them, and hoped that he would see them again. He I only tried to do his duty and failed, atfd left Abercynon under a cloud. The C.E.T.S. • was organized, and its success greatly depended upon the secretary. He admired the men of Aber- cynon, and urged them to be honest and straightforward. They could deceive men, but could not deoeive their Maker. He asked them to rally round his successor, and back him up in his work. He would always remember the pleasant time spent at Abercynon, and thanked them for the presents which he and his wife had received. Mr. hor Foster rendered "Sailor Tberee," and an instrumental duett was given by Signor Gallani and Mr. Conrad Silas. Other items were:Song, Mr. D. Cynon Evans; humorous turn by Mr. Dai Davies; solo, Mr. J, O. Da- vies; song, Mr, Tom Davies; quartette, Messrs W. Williams, J. O. Davies, Thomas Lewis, and Arthur Jones; and another humorous turn by Mr. Dai Davies.—A vote of thanks to the artistes was proposed by Sergt Angus, seconded by Mr. Webb.—The Rev. T. Coles proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and those who had taken part in the arrangements.—'This was seconded by Mr. Smith, and an enjoyable even- ing terminated by Mr. D. Cynon Evans ren- dering "God save tho King." Mr. Haydn Wood and! Mies Evans were the accompanists; Mr., Webb acted M treasurer; and Mr. Sept. Jones was the secretary. v

MARRIED LADIES. My reseat oEfcr of a free staple of NoTSaiPweWal jj Fopalar Pellets JBiet with such striking success, enabled so many ladies to prove that they ao actually c&ra ati irregnlaritics, that I liivo dccidcd to repeat i he ofTei. Ladies should write for Free Box, enclos-1 vag penus ttanip for pestags. is often dan- j gerotis, so write now.—Nurse T. M. PowelL. Beg* ) {

MOUNTAIN ASH. For Artistic Pictures and. Artistic frames, go to FREED'S. 48, Oxford-street, nlouiitain Ash. This shop is worth a visit. You can search round the whole world, but can- hot beat our prices.-IDPIS EYINON, Miskin Supply Stores. LOCAL WR;T—Mr Ilcnry Eynon, of Moun- tain Ash, cieer, fur many years a. member of the old •/?cal Board, and one of the found- era of Soar Congregational Church, who died on 1st January, 1910, aged 73 years, left estate of the gross value of £ 7.250, with net per- sonalty £ 7,190, and probate of his will, &ted 29th September, 1904, has ben granted to his widow, Mrs. Ann Eynon, to whom he left the whole of his estate absolutely. M.I.S.—At the week.y meeting of the BetLania Mattel Improvement Society excel- lent papers were read by Miss M. M. Davies and Mr. D. Jones, the former dealing with the Life and Work of Dr. Livingstone," and the latter with the Duties and Privileges of Citizenship." Both subjects were treated with great skill and 4tonspicuous ability, and were listened to with much appreciation. The following members commented favourably on the papers :-The I chairman, Mr. D. H. Price, Messrs. Evan Phillips, W. Pearce-Roberts, George Richards John D. Edwards and Edward Jones. Hearty I thanks wore accorded to the readers of the papers, and also to the chairman. OBITUARY.—We have to chronicle the death of Mrs. Hay, the wife of Mr. David Hay, out- litter, Oxford-street, which -occurred after a long and painful illness, borne with great fortitude. The deceased was well known and highly esteemed, being the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Francis Carr, storekeeper at the Penrhiwceibcr Colliery. She was 37 years I of age, and leaves a husband and two children. The funeral, which was private, took place on Friday, at Aberdare. The mourners present were Mr. D. Hay (husband), Messrs. John and Joseph Carr (brothers), Benjamin Williams (brother-in-law). The bearera wore Messrs. Phillip Davies (ironmonger), J. L. Roberts (draper), Charles Willis and William Eynon. The Rev. Sinnett Jones, Vicar of St. Margaret's, officiated.—Many will regret to learn of the passing away, after an illness of about six months, of Mrs. Mears, late of Newtown, which occurred on Monday, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Burton, Arnold-street, with whom she had resided for the past two years. Deceased, who was highly respected, was well known throughout the district as a careful and experienced midwife. She was in her 74th year. B,&NQ=.-The agents of the Mountain Ash District of the Prudential Assurance Co. were entertained at a banquet given by the super- intendent (Mr. Ibhmael Harris) and his assistants (Messrs. C. Lewis and M. Owen), at the court- room of the Workmen's Institute, on Friday. An excellent menu was provided, the caterer being Miss Lewis, of The Cafe, Commercial- Btreet, and ample justice was done to the good things prepared. At tho post-prandial pro- ceedings Mr. Harris occupied the chair, and was supported by Messrs. Lewis and Owen. The chairman delivered an address full of suggestions I and advice for those who were anxious to succeed in insurance work. 'fact, energy and business methods, he said, were essential for those who would succeed; without these qualifications failure was inevitable. Speeches were also delivered by Messrs. C. Lewis and M. Owen. Mx. Tom Williams, Ynysybwl, delighted the company with a couple of songs in his best (style,'and was accorded high eucomiums. Mr. James Bosher, superintendent, Aberdare, do- livered some poetical effusions, appropriatdr to the occasion, which were much appreciated. Selections were given on the gramaphone, manipulated by Mr. T. Morrel. Hearty votes of thanks were given to the superintendent and his assistant for their consideration and kindness In providing such an excellent spread. The singing of Hen wlad fy Nhadau brought to a fclose an enjoyable evening. IjfTEB7.rENT.—The funeral of Master Louis Lloyd Edmunds, the son of M. and Mrs. Morgan Edmunds, took place on Monday, at Llanfabon cemetery. Deceased, who was 13 years of age, had been ailing for a considerable period, and was attended by Dr. Arthur Jones. Appended is a list of the mourners:—1st coach, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Edmunds, Mr. Edmund Lloyd (Llantwit Major), Willie, Percy and Dorris Edniunas, Miss Blodwen Beith and Miss Annie Edmunds; 2nd coach, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Eowell and Master Lewis David Howell, Mrs. Mary Ann Clark, Miss Gwennie Clark, Master Lev/is Clark; 3rd coach, Councillor and Mrs. Wm. Jones (Cardiff), Mrs. Jones (Gwcrthoner Farm, Bargoed); 4th coach, Mr. and Mrs. t*ryce, James and Master Evan James (Dan- prallt), Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Griffiths (Hamilton- street), Mr. and Mrs. Levi Davies (Hengoed); 5th coach, Rev. Sinnett-Jones (vicar), Rev. A. Davies, Mr. Fred Griffiths (Duffryn School.) Mr. Gv.ilym Morgan (contractor) and Mr. usseIl Beith (Fairlawn), Pontypridd. where Svere also present:—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones (Treharris), Mr. Richard Williams (Femhill), Mr. E. Edmunds (Maesyfryn), Mrs. J. Hek, rAbercynon), Miss Jones (Llanblethian), Mrs. Williams (Bryntos), Mr. and Mrs. J. Simmonds, Col. M. Morgan, Mr. Alfred Morgan, Mr. R. P. Dowiing, Mr. George Groves, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Lewis, Councillor and Mrs. Griffith Evans, ill. T. Millar, Mr. Morris Lewis, Mr. W. C. Jago tod Mr. Fred Allen. Wreaths were sent by the following :-Parents, Willie, Percy and Dorris Edmunds (brothers and sister), Mrs. Johns (grandmother), uncle and Auntie Howell Said Lewis, Auntie Clark, Auntie and Uncle Lloyd, Auntie Annie and Auntie Blodwen, Auntie Jennie and Uncle Jack, Mr. and Mrs. George Beith (Fairlawn, Pontypridd), St* Margaret's Choir, employees of Mr. Edmunds, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills, Miss Annie Margaret and Bertie Eynon, Mrs. Catherine Edwards, May, Katie and Alice Jenkins, Mr. Fred Griffiths, Dr. Davics-Jones ftnd family, Councillor and Mrs. Griffiths Evan, Mr. and Mrs. George Stone and Babs, Mr. G. W. Mills and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. E. Collyer.

Arrangements have been made for the I; annual export of Tasmanian Apples to the .United Kingdom and to Germany. Projects 1 (point to A, -M&VT. croB. "7 Jj -V -V

DRAUGHT NOTES. BY T. BENNETT. SOLUTIONS. Problem No. 44.—By J. H. Collins, Ystrad Rhondda. Black men on 9, 28; kings on 1G, 18. Whito men on 26, 32; kings on 17, 30. Whito to play and win. 17—13 14—18 24—27 B27—31 0—14 21—25 14—10 15—19 20-22 18—23 27—24 31-26 18—25 25—30 10—15 19—24 30—21 19—24 24—27 26—31 16—19 17-14 A30—25 25—30 13—17 White wins. A—15-11, 27-24, 11-16, 23-26, drawn,—B, 27-24, 25-22. white wins. Problem No. 45.-By F. W. Lane, Mountain Ash.—Black men on 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.— Whit3 men on 17, 18. 19. 20, 22, 26, 31.—White to play and draw. 26-23 5—21 18—15 9-14 23—18 11-18 18— 9 A21—25 22— 6 dm. A, 13-17, 22-13, 21-25, 31-26, 25-30, 26-22, 30-26, 22-17, 26-23, 18-15, 11-18, 13-9, 23-16, drawn. PROBLEMS. No. 46.—By J. H. Collins, Ystrad Rhondda. -Black men on 15 king on 11.—White men on 12, 23; king on 4. White to play and win.' Another very neat composition by Mr. Collins. No. 47.—By T. Bennett, Mountain Ash.- Black men on 5, ti, 7, 9, 11, 12.-Whitc men-on 13, 19, 20, 22, 24, 30.—White to play and win. An end-game from the single corner, which occurred between ourselves and a friend in a friendly game played at the Mountain Ash Institute. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. T. Williams, Merthyr Tydfil.—Your problem is not practical. The idea is very neat, but your play is not sound. Instead of 9-13 at the fourth move play 11-15, and black secures the draw. J. E. Collins, Ystrad Rhondcla.—Many thanks for your kind letter. Later on we intend to see what can be dono as regards your suggestion. Please send more of your problems and solu- tions. T. H., Dowlais.—Your single-corner game teems with mistakes. Blacks should win after 23rd move. Whites should draw after 25th move. At 30th move blacks again have a winning position, but after 37th move white should win easily. Study end-games if you desire to improve your play.

fountain Ash District Council. ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES. THE PROPOSED NEW RESERVOIR. The fortnightly meeting' was held on Tues- day afternoon, Mr. W. Millar presiding. Tho other members present were:Nir. T. Jones, Dr. Morgan, Messrs. J. Bruce Jones, David Rogers, Griffith Evans, T. W. Jones, William Evan Morris, Silas Williams, William Lam- burn, William Davies, John Powell, with Mr. II. P. Linton (clevk), Mr. W. G. Thomas (sur- veyor), Mr Fred Stock (accountant). ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES IN THE GAS DEPARTMENT The minutes of a special committer in refer- ence to alleged irregularities committed in tho cash department of the Gas Works by an em- ployee were considered. The report was as fol- lows:—Present: Councillor William Millar in the chair, Councillors John Pcwell, F. N. Gray, William Davies, George Hy. Haii, and John Charles. The Surveyor and Working Gas Manager were also present.—The Committee considered the report and facte submitted by Mr. Thomas and Mr. Mayne, and took the Clerk's opinion thereon.—Proposed by Coun. J. Powell, seconded by Coun. William Davies, that the employee bo forthwith dismissed from the Council's employ; and that the Clerk be instructed to further consider the case, and to advise the Committee the best course to adopt. —It was proposed by Coun. Wm. Millar, and seconded by Coun. John Powell, that on and after the 1st day of February next, no cash for coke, tar, and other residual sales be received at the Gas Works, and that the following method be adopted for the sale and the receipt of cash therefor: (a.) Customers requiring- coke, tar, or other residual to apply to the Surveyor's Office for a note to be addressed1 to the Coun- cil's weigher at the Gas Works, authorising him to deliver to the person named on such note, coke, etc., of the quantity and value to ba stated thereon, (b) The customer to take this note to the Collector's office and pay to the Collector the amount stated thereon, and to receive from him a voucher or receipt for the sum paid, (c) The customer to take the Sur- veyor's note and the Collector's receipt to the Gas Works, and produce both documents to the weigher, who must deliver to the customer the quantity of coke, etc., 6tated on the Sur- veyor's note, which must be retained by the weigher.—Proposed by Coun. John Powell, and seconded by Coun. John Charles, that a tripli- cate permit cr advance cote book bo prepared for use by the weigher in dealing with the IT credit sales, one form to be retained in the book, one to be sent to the customer, and the other to be delivered to the Railway Company.—It was proposed by Coun. John Powell, seconded by Coun. John Charles, that the Surveyor bo instructed to engage a man as weigher at the Gas Works at a weekly wage of 15s., and that the person appointed be requested to do any other clerical work necessary during times when he is notengaged upon the sales and the Clerk's work thereon, the work of the sales to have his first attention at all times." Mr. T. W. Jones raised an objection to the course recommended in rpgajd to the supply of coke. It would, be said, be ft great incon- venience to people from Abarcynon and other outlying districts to have to make all these calls before getting their supply. The Committee had not considered the people in the outside districts.—Mr. Evan Morris said that ho also opposed the proposed new system.—Mr. J. Bruoe Jones said that people in the outside dis- tricts would have to spend half a day in getting their coke.—Mr. T. Jones said the matter should be referred back to committee. Mr. William Lambura remaxked that Mountain Ash people were equally as dissatisfied with the proposed scheme as other people were.—After a further long discussion, it was decided to adopt the first portion of the report dealing with the dismissal of the employed, as well as the latter portion in reference to permit booka. The other part of tho report was referred to Committee. SALARIES AND OTHER MATTERS. A special committee submitted the following reoommendatiens:—That the Inspector of Nuisances bo allowed to attend the pra&ical demonstrations at the public abattoir of the Pontypridd Urban District Council on Tuesday afternoons for twelve weeks, commencing Jan- uary 18th, 1910, 2 to 3.30 p.m., and also the lectures on sanitary law, orders, regulations, etc., at the Plumbing Class-room, Pontypridd Gas Works, on the same day, 3.45 to 5.15 p..m. and that he be allowed to attend in London for three weeks for prootical instruction daily. That the salary of the Deputy Clerk and Ac* countant be raised from s>200 to a maximum of 2300 by four annual increments of £25, com- mencing from the 1st day of January, 1910, the Education Fund to pay one-fourth of the advance, and the District Fund to pay three- fourths thereof; and that the Education Com- mittee be asked to confirm this arrangement. That the salary of Mr. Arthur Williams be raised from 91 to 25s. per week, as from the 1st instant. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. J. L. Mather, headmaster of Ynysybooth Mixed School, stating that he had been requested by the Trustees of the Cefn Mably Estate to sub- mit the following questions for the considera- tion of the Council, viz.: (1) Are the Council prepared to make the short bits of road on either side of the subway? (2) And the short bit of road from the Crawshay Bailey to Upper- ton-street? (3) Also the footpath from the main road to Y nysybootb Farm, and beyond that to the subway south of the JiM? (4) Are the Council prepared to pay solicitors' costs, if only nominal?—Proposed by Coun. J. Powell, seconded by Coun. John Charles, that the Sur- veyor be instructed to prepare plan and esti- mate for the structural works set forth in Mr. Mather'a letter; and that, in the meantime, consideration of tha request be adjourn,-d.- Recommended that Surveyor bo instructed to repair and steam-roll the highways at New- town, and that the footpaths and pavements thereat be repaired.—That the Surveyor be in- structed to fix a gas jet in the urinal at the top of Miskin-road.—That the extra, fees charged for the interment of the late Mary Thomas, 5, Arnold-street, be repaid, as she had died In the Pontypridd Union Infirmary and was resi- dent in this parish seven months ago." The portion of the report de&ling with the increase of salaries was adopted. The report of the Surveyor in reference to the focapitiis and roadways, re the proposed motor platform at Matthewstown, was next considered. It was pointed out that the work could be done at a cost of about £ 50.—Mr. T. Jones, in moving that the work be carried out, said thai at pre- sent the people residing at Matthewstown had a long distance to walk in order to get to the railway station.—Mr. William Davies Beoonded1 the motion, which was carried. The Store-keeper applied for an increase of sW&ry.-Dr. Morgan asked when he was ap- pointed. and the Chairman, replied that it was in October.—It was decidted that the application should be deferred for three months. TRIAL HOLES AT PENDERYN. The Parliamentary Committee submitted the I following report"The Clerk laid before the Council correspondence with Mr. William Fcx, ) engineer, and Mr. John Su&cc-iarid, oontrac- tor, as to the progress made with ih* sin-king erf the trial holes, and upon /veossyity o? sinking f additional trial holes.—Proposed by Ooun. J- r Powell, seconded by Coun. Dd. Rogers, tliai Mr. Fox be instructed to order the contraa^c? to sink the Wditionai trial holes ift and to settle, the, cbpthg to. ion the existtng trial holes are to be carried; and that Mr. Linton bo instructed to arrange a meeting between Mr. Fox and the contractor, at which 1\1,r. Linton is instructed to be present to see that the Council's interests will be safe- guarded. ^-Proposed by Coun. J. Powell, secon- ded by Coun. D. Rogers, that tho Parliament- ary Committee meet on the proposed reservoir site at Penderyn at an early date to be com- municated to them by tho Clerk; and that a conveyance be ordered to ba at the Town HIJU. at a time to bo named by tho Clerk.—The Clerk read a lettr, dated 23rd December, 1909, from Mr. T. Manssl Franklen, Clerk of iho Glamorgan County Council, stating that County Council had decided to delegate to the several District Councils in the county their powers of granting licences under the Cine- I matograph Act, 1909, and asking the Council to accept the delegation.—Proposed by Coun. William Millar, seconded by Coun. J. Powell, that the Council accept the delegation."—The report was adopted. EXPENSES OF DEPUTATIONS. Onoo mora the question of payment of ex- penses of deicg-ates attending conferences came up for discussion. It now arose on a motion by Mr. Thomas Jones, to the effect that when- ever any doubt existed as to the legality of paying such expenses, the Clerk should mark the ones in question when they before the Finance Committee for payment.—Mr. E. Morris seconded.—Mr. John Powell moved a direct negative, and urged that if any doubt, as to the legality existed, the Clerk should advise them before they sent any delegates.— This was seconded and carried. A letter was next read. from Messrs. Baker and Co., Parliamentary agents, asking for a cheque for to cover House fees and other payments.—Mr. Silas Williams: Will tinr. pay- ment be legal in the Clerk's opinion? (!&?>rub- ier).—It was decided that the same be paid. -cp.

Mountain Ash County Court. WEDNESDAY.—Before his Honour Judge Bryn Roberts. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. — In most of thou: cases the usual orders were made. ADMIKŒT]lATIO OKDEES.—William Harries applied for an administration order. He said he owed £33 12s., and was 32 of age, and earned £3 10s. a fortnight. The order was made subject to his paying 12s. awcek. Mx. W. Thomas applied for a like order in the case of George Gregory, 9, Brynheulog, Mountain Ash, a collier, earning B2 15. 6d. a week. fci-c had eight children, and had to keep a girl aged 16 years at home owing to the illness of tvz wife. He owed J648 18s. 4d., and offered to 15s. a month, but his Honour said ho wc.k" not grant the order unless applicant paid G a month, and as be declined to promise this. thq order was refused. Mr. W. Thomas made a similar request re John Wcrreit. P»virfaftTceiber, who earned os. 5d. a week, ir<i this was granted. "wr. :1, Shipton made A 'ike appli- cation in the -j.k-v-. of Evan Hugho. an cx-nuar- ryman at Festinwr, who owed 5::38. and eiiEpn 35ts. a week.—-This was granted. MONEY LENT.—Albert Jones sued Ellcry toi £16, money lent. Mr. J. Bryant appeared hr. the plaintiff, and Mr. William Ebworth fc-r tnc. defendant.—Judgment was given for £J.2 4s, with costs. RECISSION OF AN ADMINISTRATION OSCTJI.- A creditor applied to His Honour to rescttid the administration order granted at a previoa". court to one James Lewis Bevan, en. h?:» ground that a sum of £13 duo to the creditor had not been included in his list c; debts, and tha.t if cuch a debt was included, the total would be over having given to that effect, the order was refeciodeo. AN UNSTAMREO AGSEEMBNT.—Sam Hern, of Newport, sued David Phillips, Tyrfelyn-streei, Penrhiwceiber, for rent due for land let. Mr. MacKie, of Newport, appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr. T. Shipton for the defendant*— Hern said he la rid to the defendant at 10s. per anna: }>u." £ ndant erected a shed on the Land, &n<i agreed to allow in- wards tho OJt of tie bame, if properly built It. was not built, but he did not object to allowing 21 for it. Defendant complained of the fence, and witness agreed to pay bali too cost, £2 Da. Witness agreed to a reduction the rent to £3 if punctually paid, but that not carried out, Ha was cross-examined at graat length as tY, /A"ious items in dispute. — De- fendant -was now a. sinker. The reduc- tion in the r-ifit from £37 10s. to £32 was defin- ite, and tjot ccoditionaL He also gave'evidence as to tcxfciut allowances promised. The agrw-1 ment to take the la.nd was in writing, and this document was produced. His Honour point- out 'that the document was not stamped, a; could not, therefore, be put in. Mr. We do not rely on it. We have not pai it —His Honour: You, cannot clf.ini for cept on a written agreement when such an agree- ment exists." It was then arranged tfcnt t case should be adjourned for a month, his Honour advising them to try and settle ft id the meantime. COMPENSATION CASES. Mr. A. T. Jones, Pontypridd, applied for tJw payment out of court of a, sum of :£20 to Patrick Hallafyone, a brother of a workman killed at! Messrs. Nvxnn'e Colliery. The application was granted. Mr. vlata?8 ejvpHed on behalf of Mrs. Edith Tarr in reayxret of £2,76 now in court, paid by Messrs. Gnt, 2 £ sen and Company in respect of the death of Tarr. The appiic&pt had four j children, Kg'Oii ID, 7, 4 years, and 6 months re- spectively. HLo; Honour granted her 34s. a week for the next two years, after which it would be reviewed. Mr. James applied in the case of Jane Jones, a widow, that she be declared to be the sole do-1 pendent of David Jones, killed at the Pen- rhiwceiber Colliery. This was agreed to, the money being ordered to be paid to the widow. Mr* Jainep m»de an appbeation on behalf of Annie Matilda Barrow, the daughter of Ro- bert B&V-OTT, who met his death at tho Pen-, rhiwoeiber fire. Applicant said she was the sole dependent, and was 1 years of age. She was granted for the present 3a. a week from tho date of death to the end of March, a further j application to bo then made. ¡ Mr. James applied in the case of Jane Nicho- las for an apportionment c$f the sum of £ 258 paid by the Powell Duffryn Company on the i death of her husband, Ja.mes ^Nicholas. She had two sons self-supporting, two daughters^ 18 and 16, a girl aged 13, and a boy aged 10. The mother was granted 123. a week for two years, the application to be then renewed. Mr. James applied in the case of Mary Jane years, the application to be then renewed. Mr. James applied in the case of Mary Jane Franois in respect of a sum of £ 299 3s. lOd. paid on the death of Thomas Francis by Messrs. Nixon, Ltd. There were seven children ali un- der 13 years of age. £ 10 -was granted for the funeral expenses, and 14B. a week for four years. Patrick Lewis applied for oompensationfrom the Powell Duffryn Company. The case was paxfclv heard at the last court, the points being I whether the man was able to do the light work i offered to him to pump water from the colliery, I and also whether when he failed to do that work the Company offered him work white-washing-. On both points there was a conflict of evidence. Mr. James was for the; applicant, and Mr. Piroaeer for the respondents. Lewis was now re- ( called, and swore that Mr. Powoll, the then manager of the cahiery, told him that he had no other work tor him.—Cross-examined: Ho subsequently saw Mr. Moore, but he did not of- fer witness work white-washing. Witness did not refuse it. A deputation subsequently' saw I the management, and he was given a job white- i washing. He did not go to the colliery after seeing Mr. Powell until be started white-wash- ing. Mr. William Jenkins, checkweigher at the colliery, corroborated as to the interview with Mr. Poweli, the manager.—William Watts,. a haulier, gayeevldence as to his being sent I to assist Lewis to work the pump, and to the pump being very stiff to work even with both I hands.—A. Moore, the under-manager, recalled, repeated his evidence as to the position of tho pump on the dip. The lift of the pump was 11 ft. 6 in., and the length of the pipes was 98 yards. He estimated tho head of water to equal 3 Ibs, per square inch. ME. John Powell, the then manager of the colliery, said he went to try the pump, and found he could work it oasily with one hand. Mr. W. M. Gray, the surveyor at the colliery, produced a plan of the colliery, but admitted in cross-examination that the colliery plans did not show the gradient. —His Honour held that the applicant ought to have continued at the work of pumping for a reasonable time in order to see whether he could perform such work, and he gave judgment for respondents with costs on Scale Â. II CLAIM FOR WRONGFUL DISMISSAL. William Morris, a collieg;, for "Whom Mr..A. I T. James appeared, sued the Poweli Duffryn Company, for whom Mr. Charles Kensholo ap- ¡ peared, for JB7 10s. for wrongful dismissal. The plaintiff had demanded a jury, and a jury of tradesmen was empamielled.—Plaintiff said' that when his place stopped1, ho was put to work with a man named Curran, and when they got their pay ticket they fotmd somo allowances had not been made, and they went J to see Mr. Moore, the under-manager. Two interview's took place. At the last. interview, I Mr. Moore told witness he had nothing to do with it; it was Cnrran's place. Witness said it ¡ affected his wages. Mr. Moore said, "You Ih&ve only Currants wardi for it," and witness retorted, "His word is as good as yours." j Moore replied, "Get off the premises; you ars- i only a. waster," and hot words foUowecE. Wit- nests then went home.. That was the 31st of July. The August Bank Holiday extended £ rom Monday, August 2nd, to the 5tjh, and witness was unwell, and could not go fu work, on the Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. On the Monday he found- hia lamp stopped. He w Mr. Moore, who said he stopped it/ because he had! given him too much cheek on the previous Saturday week. Mr. Powell (the manager) was away, but he was subsequently seen, and re- ferred him and a deputation to Mr. Moore. Mr. Trorrsan and witness thereupon saw Mr. Moore, who said first of all he was dismissed because he lost time, and when be was. told hod been ill, he said, "He ca§t reflection on j my bodily infirmity."f-ti the course of a long I oroas-exambiation, plaintiff oanied that any dis- { cussion took plaoa as to. terms on measuring 5 day as 'to tho allowanoea. Mr. Powell never ioid them to make baste to go down. Ther/ | failed to gar intç tha on the Saturday morning, got ig. I hitter got iu on ih& ciht-t sick of tho \vaich bo (witiVo*) co«i:d not. Ha sent no JBds- •• sagre to the oh'lce. to say ho was ill.—Dr. Stephen WQ Å': Bank Holidays. On tho 28th of August he f gave a certificate.—Cross-examined: He had no entry of the date, and relied on his memory. —John Curran corroborated tho evidence of plaintilf generally. He said that on the Friday ho was told that Morris was not come to work with him again. This witness admitted that Mr. Powell told them on Saturday morning to I make haste to go down to the o- thoy would ba too late.—Mr. No&iJ Trosxts-tiis secre- tary of the Lodge Committee. ovjdonee as i to tho interviews with the manft^/H^ent ,cor- roboratj.ag the evidence of Morns He admit- that since April of last yédZ the. Company had enforced a rule to the effect that when a was ill ho should send notice. That was fair rule if a man wac ill for a week.—For the defence, Abraham Moore, then under man- aprcr, now the manager of the colliery, gave evidence. He swore that on tho measuring (day before August Bank Holiday, ,a dispute arose as to the allowances, and when Witness refused to allow more, Morris said, "I will not \ork it any more." Ho also spoko of.the in- terview on Saturday morning, when Morris re- fused to go down the pit, although asked by Mr. Powell to do o, He next saw him on the following Saturday, and told him he should not get his lamp. The practice in the colliery was if a man did not send word that he was ill, he should bring a doctor's certificate. — In the course of his cross-examination, witness said both Morris and Tromans had mado up the story they had given that day. Ho did not dismiss Morris; Morris dismissed himself, and he never worked after measuring day. Mr. John Powell, late manager of the colliery, cor- roborated a.5 to what took place on the Satur- day morning.—James Perrott, a fireman, cor- roborated as to what took place on measuring day in Morris's working plaoo. That was Fri- day, and the last day that Morris worked at I the colliery.—Archibald Preese, timekeeper at the colliery, also corroborated on that point.— Hsa Honour turnmed up, and the pury, after a j brief retirement, brought in a. rerdict for the pi aiia till, with costs.

Mr. Llewelyn Williams, at. Abercynon. LARGE LIBERAL MEETING. n Friday, a large and very enthusiastic meet- ing in support of the candidature of Sir Al- fred Thomas was bekl at the Workmen's Hall. Mr. Wm. Fenwick presided. A vote of confi- denoc in the candidate was proposed by Mr. Wm. Dyer, and seconded by the Rev. L R. Hughes. Mr. Emrys Evans, Ynysybwl"sup- ported. and in the course of an excellent ad- dress, he severely criticised the election address of Mr. Frank Gaskell, and pointed out the bene- fits to be derived from Free Trade and the re- forms that Sir Alfred had helped to bring about.. Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, M.P. for Carmar- then, was loudly cheered on rising. He stated, that Mr. Llovd George had found a proper way to raise the revenue required for this country by which be did not taxi the loaf but the loafer. Out of 52 Labour members in the House of Commons, not one of them opposed the Budget. It bad recently stated that the members of the House of Lords owned between them one-third of the land of the country. The increment tax ho described as a tax on land value, altd not a tax on land, as commonly believed. The taxes on undeveloped land and royalties were explained in a clear manner. He stated tha.t when tha Budget passed, the tendency would be to reduce the local rents. Had it passed in the days of Cobden and Bright our rates to- dav would only have been about oocisixth of wha.t they were. No pension wonld have been given but for the Liberal Government. The Tories epent two millions of money in helping the landlords: that was the meaning of the Agricultural Rating Act. In 1897 they gave the parsons in support of .the Church schools. The war in the Soudan, followed by the Boer War, cost .£250,000,000. Thus thetr- projnises of pensions were not fnlfifleid. But they appointed a commissionro inquire if'the. county was rich enough, with Lord Rothschild as chairman. The Liberal Cabinet on the evo, of the 1906 election refused to promise,, pen- } slons because of the muddled condition of the finance of the country after ten years- of Toryi; rule. The pensions had done .an immense amount of good in the country. -Tho Buclgot led on to the rescinding of the tea and,, sugar tax, and Mer on we should have a free break- fast table.. Mr. B. Evans followed, and the n»»\tip?^CjOSr' ,ed .with »»ho usual votes of thanks. x

RECORD MAJORITY. I West Monmouth's Proud Position THRILLING SCENES OF ENTHUSIASM. i Polling took place in West Mo*inoulhahire on Tuesday for the election of a member to ro- ) present the division in the new P.Lament, the j candidate b*ii>r; Mr. T. IlichM.y, Liberal and Labour), retiring member, r.,nû Mr. John Cameron (Unionist and Tariff Reformer). The division is a very extensive on-a, and cf a, purely industrial character. It comprises four popular valleys viz., Rhymney Valley, cx- tending from Rhymney Bridge to Pengam; Tredegar Valley, extending from N anythwch to Blackwood; Ebbw Vale Valley, reach lug from Ebbw Vale to Cwrn: and Abertillery Val- ley, extending from Nantyglo to the lower boundary of AbertiDery. The register on which the election took place contained 20,399 voters, and is the largest electoral division in the county. Ever since ihe Redistribution Act, West Monmouthshire has been consistently faithfui to the progressive principles represent- ed by the Liberal Party. It has never waver- eel, and ha-s always been regarded as one of the safest Liberal &ea.ts in the kingdom. This is very conclusively proved by the following fig- ures:— I 1906-T. Richards (Lab.) unopposed). I 1904. T. Richards (Lab.) 7.S95 Sir J. A. Cockbarn (C.) 5,360 Sir J. A. Cockburn (C.) 5,360 Lab. Majority — 4,635 1GOO. Sir William ilarcourt (L.) £ ,975 I lilt.yd Gardiner (C.) 2.401 I Lib. Majority 3.574 j 1885. Sir Wm. Harcourt (L.) 7,243 W. E. WiiUams (C.) 1,956 Lib. Majority 5,287 1892. C. M. Warmington (L.) 7.019 W. H. Meredyth (C.) 1,700 Lib. Majority. 5,319 Poiiing on xuesday was devoid of any st:r- ring incidents. Tho constituency was one mass of red (the Liberal colour), and it was very rare indeed one saw the Tory favours (blue), Largo bands of shouting youngsters, carrying boards bearing pictorial posters and portraits of the Liberal candidate paraded the streets in the various towns and villages, and amused themselves by cheering prominent Libsrals, and hooting any known Conservative. Like father, like son. Theire is no question as to which poli- tical side the sympathies of the younger gener- ation in the constituency lean. There was a steady stream of voters to the poll all through the day, which was gloriously fine, and favour- able to a heavy poll. At the close of the poll, the boxes were all able to a heavy poll. At the close of the poll, the boxes were all conveyed to Tredegar, the counting taking place in the Town Hail the same night. As early as 8.30, an immense crowd congregated in the spacious circle cheering as the boxes came in, singing election songs,, and speculat- ¡ ing as to the size of the majorit)-. I TRIUMPHAL MARCH. Mr. Richards had a triumphal march from Sirhowy Bridge to the Town Hall when he ar- rived in the town to attend the counts He motored from his residence at Beaufort, ac- companied by Mrs. Richards, Mr. Stanley Richards, Miss Richards, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas. Headed by a torchlight proces- sion and the Trodegar Workmen's Town Band, under the leadership of Mr. E. Shaw, the future member was escorted amid indescribable scenes of enthusiasm through the main streets to the Town Hall. The wide streets were thronged with cliesring people for a distance of nearly a mile, and the thoroughfares seemed abiaze with red. It was a marvellous and unprece- dented oirtburst of enthusiasm. Mr. Richards was quite overcome with t"t. warmth of the reception accorded him, and he stated to our representative that he had never experienced anything like it. The cheering crowds were reinforced by strong contingents from Rhym- ney, Ebbw Vale, and even from Abertillery and Blackwood. The loyaltv and enthusiasm of many of them was simply magnificent when it i3 remembered that the only means of reach- ing their homes after the declaration of the poll was to tramp it. The amphitheatre-like circle in front of the Town Hall was one solid mass of humanity, patiently and confidently awaiting the declara- tion of the poll. The weather was beautifully fine, with a crisp frosty air, and this tended to the good humour and overflowing spirits of tho thousands who stood in the streets for hours. Various impromptu diversions were resorted to for killing time. Juvenile bands paraded up and down, the streets waving amateur-made banners, and- extracting peculiar and discordant noises from various kinds of musical and un- musical instruments. Loud cheers were given for Lloyd George, Tom Richards, and other political celebrities, alternated with songs- political, sentimental, and eacred. During this time, the counting of the votes was proceeding with every expedisioD. under the direction of Mr. Eaward Steer," the High Sheriff of the county, who was the returning officer. He was ably assisted by Mr. Moxon, tho Under-Sheriff, and an efficient staff of 30 counters. The boxes were opened at five min- utes to eleven. Mr. T. Richards and his agent (Mr. T. Hugbes, Ebbw Vale) were present; but Mr. Cameron, the Unionist candidate, was un- able to attend, and he was still suffering from the effects of the carriage accident at Tredegar a week before. Mr. Cameron, with whom much sympathy was expressed, was deputised by his son, Mr. W. Cameron, and his agent (Mr. J., Edgell Searle, London). MAGNIFICENT! The work was accomplished in exactly two hours, and just before one o'clock, tho High Sheriff declared the result as follows:— T. Rich aids (Lib. and Lab.) 13,295 J. Cameron (Conservative) 3,045 .t Progressive Majority 10,250 There were 59 spoilt votes. The mammoth majority was ai'surprise to al- I most everyone, except the most sanguine, and the result was loudly cheered in the room, and was caught up by the waiting crowd outside. The High Sheriff heartily congratulated Mr. Richards upon his decisive victory. The successful candidate proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Reforming Officer for the absolutely impartial and courteous manner in which he had conducted the election. He said he could never look forward to a happier one than that had been from beginning to end (ap- plause).—Mr. J. E. Saxle, in the absence of the defeated candidate, seconded, and endorsed Mr. Richards' testimony to the courteous and impartial conduct of the election by the Re- turning Officer (applause).—The vote was heart- ily accorded, and Mr. Steer briefly responded. The High Sheriff then proceeded to the bal- cony of the Town Hall, and hli. appearance with Mr. Richards was the signal for a deafen- ing roar of cheers, which prevented the High Sheriff from announcing the figures for some time. Comparative order having been restored, the figures were read: out, and the dense crowd went wild with joy when the .huge majority waS realised. Mr. Richards addressed the crowd, and said, "We have secured a majority of 10,250 in this battle (loud cheers, and a voice "Where's Cam- eron?"). I want you to tender my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the excellent manner in .which the campaign has been conducted!— (cheers)—and for the grand victory we have won (loud cheere). I want to thank you for the complete answer you have given to all and sundry who would lay their hands upon the representative system of government in this country (cheers). The voice of West Mon- mouth has gone out throughout the Empire, saving with a great shout, "BLands off the lives of tho people" (loud cheers). We have fought a great fight with clean hands (cheers). We have won it without bribe:-y—("And without beer," and cheers)—yes, without beer, without intimidation, or abuse, or corruption (loud cheers). Wo have used our intelligence, and we. have realised the great interests there are at stake in this country (cheers). Let me thank all those who have at so great sacrifice assisted to bring about such a magnificent result. I also desire to express thanks to the Returning Officer for the excellent manner in which he has conducted the election (applause). He was courteous on aU occasions, and always; ready to render any assistance that every man might have full opportunity of recording his vote (applause). Thank you from the bottom of mv heart for the great honour you have done me, I promise you that whatever might have beon the efforts of your distinguished re- presentatives in the past—and no one regarded the trust you have reposed in me as a greater honour—that I will be outdone by none of them in my endeavour to fully merit the trust you have given me" (loud and continued cheers). On emerging from the hail and entering his motor-cars the victof received a great ovation,. I and was accompanied some distance by a, cheering crowd. PROGRESSIVE UNITY. Interviewed, on the causes to which he 2t. tributed his xaagnifioent victory, Mr. Richards said it was no doubt due, in the. first place, to the absolute unanimity of all the Progressive- 'organizations of the division and their leaders, ,together with the great personal sacrifices of workers' representatives of every Progressive1 type within the divisiati, all having worked harmoniously and energetically for the main- tenance of representative government and that, oontinuance of the legislative programme of- economic and social reform initiated by the Budgef. He desired to particularly mention tho exoelient work done by Mr. Thomas Hughes (his agent) in guiding tb.e forces, and j also the indefatigable manner in which Mr. | William Harris (the miners' registration agent t for the district)-- worked throughout the divi- sion. ]

At Bristol Quarter Recorder said that crime seero^d to 00 ;Q'1- ) ally altering in its character, though he could not tay whether.. it-,Was! due'W, prosperity, or 1 of W9tk.

SOCIALISM v. TARIFF REFORM 1 DEBATE AT EBBW VALE. MR. F. MILLS V. MR. EDWARD BLACK. At the Workmen's Hall, Ebbw Vale, on Fit- day evening, one. of the most memorable meet- ings took place witfcin the history cf the town. For a considerable time. negotiations have been pending between the local branches of the Tariff Reform League and tho Independent I Labour Party with a view of fixing up a debate upon the questions of Tariff Reform and So- eialism. The idøa. arose out of a. question that Mr. Mills invariably asked when addressing meetings, the purport of which was, "If the cialists owned the Ebbw YaIc orks or any other I works, would they allow the foreigner to inter- fere with that industry by the importation of material free of duty, and what, means would they adopt to protMt"- themselves against that interi.rcnoe!" A committee from each side met to discuss terms, and it was eventually agreed II that the debate should take place on Friday evening. Mr. F. Mills, general manager of the works, chosen to champion Tariff Reform, and Mr. Bibbins, B.A.. Cardiff, was selected by the I.L.P. representatives. Unfortunately, the latter was unable to be present owing io indis- position, and his place was taken by Mr. Ed- ward Black, Cardiff. Admission to the hall was I' by ticket, 1,000 of which had been distributed. Nearly one hour before the ndvcrtiscd áme the building was besieged by a huge crowù, and it was with some difficulty that the ticket hold- ers could gain admission. The interior was quickly packed, while thousands failed to get in, Some anxiety was caused by the eagerness of r-he crowd, for fear of an at* erupt being made to rush the doors, but the danger was averted. The Rev. Evan Price, presided, and he wa.s sup- ported by Mr. F. Mills. Mr. E. Black, Mr. T. M. Henry, secretary of the Tariff Reform League, and Mr. F. Griffiths, secretary of the Independent Labour Party. The Chairman remarked that the discussion was taking place at a time when the country was passing .through à crisis and one of the I most hotly contested elections of modern times, Under these circumstances, party feeling ran but he had sufficient confidence in the I inhabitants of Ebbw Vale to believe that they would not allow part. feeling to interfere with the debate. Englishmen were lovers of fair play and he appealed to the large audience to give the best of order. In fact it was one of the con- < ditions of the debate that there was to be no interruptions. The subject of the debate would be, "Socialism v. Tariff Reform. AIM OF SOCIALISM. Mr. E. Black opened on Socialism. He said it was a pleasure to him to advocate the claims of a. cause, which, his party believed, would I do 60 much for the benefit of the workers of this land of ours. There was a feeling among them all that all was not well with the country, and the opinion has been created during the past 20 years that an economic change should I be brought about by political action in the interests of the whole of the community. There t had been and was to-day, a difference of opinion as to what the change should be. Some said Socialism should be adop-ed, while their friends, I the Tariff Reformers, claimed that their policy I was the only remedy. In any case the political I barometer of the immediate future would indi- cate that it should be Tariff Reform or Social- ism. He was there to defend the title of ihe latter. The aims of Socialism were to establish a democracy of labour. Those who laboured, and those alone, did any good for the nation. The predominating factor was the factor of human labour, and a righteous democracy must: be formed on a. democracy of labour. None but those who laboured should share in the enjoy- ment that the fruits of labour produced. The "London Daily News" organised a sweating ex- hibition in London 17 years ago, and he was very much interested in the boot trade, having worked at the bench himself. It was shown there that girls wore employed at Bromsgate 13 hours a day, for 9.>, a week wages. These were the people who laboured without enjoying, while they had in their midst those who enjoy- ed life without labour. In taking up their daily papers they would sometimes read of person receiving an income at the rate of £1. per min- ute, in which case the recipient was not called upon to expend a single atom cf energy in re- turn for it. God gave the land to the people so that they might enjoy the bright sunshine and pure air, but the land had been trichopolised by those to whom it did not belong. Socialism stood for the right to work for every human being. Every man who w?.nted work should have an opportunity to work, and the first step towards the abolition of the inequality that existed was to make the land and the capital the property of the State, so that it could be utilised for the benefit and prosperity of the whole community. This would do away with the exploiting of the many by the few. They were told tha.t poverty was due to a, man across the ssas; they were told to look to Germany, France, Belguim, and America. "Keep your eyes fixed on the ends of the earth," the Tariff I Reformer said, but they (the Socialists) said No, the cause of the misery aad suffering of the workers of this country was not. due to the competition of the foreigner, but to the I exploiting of the many by the few at home. It was not the fault of the manager or the I capitalist, that the screw was put on. in the works, 1 it was the fault of the men themselves; they ¡ bad the remedy in their own hands. Socialism I would take hold of all the Enormous power now held by a fow, and utilise it for the bene- t fit of the many. Tariff Reformers said it was more work they wanted. The other day he was passing- through steel works, and, seeing a man stripped to the waist, with persperation running down his breast, he asked him how many hours 1 he worked. He replied. "11 hours by day. and 13 hours by night." and the wages were 16s. a week. The Tariff Reformer would say he re- quired more work. The Socialist said that it was not more work that was required, but the better division of the productive results of labour. There was sufficient wealth in this country to give 48. per week to every family ¡ in the Kingdom. The solution of the problem was, in their opinion, the better organisation of industries, by which waste energy would be saved. They would then be able to get a right- ful share of the resources of their country, and. be able to enjoy the gifts that God had given to all alike (applause). THE INDIVIDUAL VERSUS THE STATE. Mr. F. Mills, in reply, said he heard for the first time in his life a Socialist orator, and at the outset, let him say, he envied Mr. Black's eloquence and voice, and his style as a lecturer. He had no doubt the audience would excuse him ¡ (Mr. Miles) for putting his case in an ordinary plain commercial fashion. He bad no great fault to find with the contents of the speech; and he did not think Mr. Black intended to in- clude him in the category of a non-worker. He bad told them a great deal of what ought to be, but did not tell how to get it. First of all be was glad to find Mr. Black with the figures he was going to mention, and also agreed with him in the general admission that all was not well with things in this country. He (Mr. Mills knew what was taking place in the town in which he lived, and if he did not consider the best interests of the community at large he would not have been on that platform that night. Mr. Black said that one and three-quar- ter million workmen were out of employment. The point was why were they out of employ- ment, and could they get employment again? If so, by what means? They heard on all sides that it was the land that was at the root of all the trouble, but in Ebbw Vale the conditions were diametrically opposed to that theory. One hundred and fifty years ago the whole concern was purchased for between £3,000 and £4,000, including the coed; that bad been developed since. The land was not the trouble. God gave the land to the people. When, and to what peopkf? Theologically and geographically, the land was before the people. If they could possi- bly go back for a few million ye^rs they would find that England was a barren waste, as far ss the people were concerned. How many con- quests did it take? Did it belong to the original people or the conqueror! The land to-day was occupied by people 90per cent, of whom had paid for it in cash. He did not suppose that those who were'responsible for the introduction of the Budget thought there were 2,000,000 landowners who would be affected by its in- troduction. Coming to the means of production that it should rest with the whole State. How could the State do what tha individual did? Were- they going to substitute the State for the individual? He said it was impossible. They would have to alter hum&n nature if they were to get rid of individualism. All the improve- mente of modern science were the result of in dividualism. The great invention, the motor car, the aeroplane,- were dua to the same. What would happen if the State became the owner of the means of production? What would an in- dividual State be? If all were equal how was the Government of the country to be carried on.? Who would be the Chancellor? There would be no exchequer to chanceL These were all points that • suggest themselves to him that re- quired answering. Would they be paid in money or kind? Were they to bo self-subsisting or to trade with other nations If self-subsist- ing-they would require Tariff Reform. If trad- ing with otber cafefens they must take the ques- tion of commerce as between one nation and the other. A great number of people said that the commerce votia other nations was the exchange of goods, but when we considered that £250,000,000, worth more goods were imported thamwe exported there was a great blank to be filled up somehow. He should like Mr. Black to be good enough to tell them whether he pro- posed to trade with foreign nations, and if so, how? IBs answer to Mr. Black's statement on sweating was—Trades Unionism. Let every man become a Trades Unionist, and it would I speedily put an end to sweating. The whole question was whether the country was to be self- suhsisting, and if so how the 40,000,000 inhabit- ants were going to live. He took it that they would be compelled to trade with other nations. That being so were they going to allow the for- eigner to send goods into this country without let or hindrance? Would they have steelwork under Socialism? Who was to decide which was going to be the 'hands" or the "engineer"? Would they allow the products of their labour to be interfered with by a foreign nation ? So- cialism bad been tried several times, and had signally failed. Mr. Mills then proceeded to deal with English history during the period of Oliver Cromwell. Men, he said, could not be mado equal. The man with the most brains .canoe s^ ea top,Th3g could greyer lorjm ft state j

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of societv in which all men could share and share alike. By what means did the Socialists propose to secure the land and make it the pro- perty of the State? The purpose of the Social- ists' policy was that the State should be mas- ters. He ventured to say that they would not be such good masters as the individual. THE SHARE AND SHARE AT FALLACY. Mr. 131ack followed, and denied that the State would prove inferior employers to the in- dividual. He defied Mr. Mills or anyone else to prove that where a concern had been kaken over by the community there had beeri a rooao- tion in the wages of the men employed. When the conditions were altered the community, or Stete, would become more humane than the in- dividual. He was pleased to bear Mr. Miles say that Trades Unionism was tho remedy for sweating. He would read bow the American Government had failed to ruin the Welsh tin industry by means of tariffs, and were now at- tempting by means of Lope trusts to remove the handicap of Trades Unionism. Would that be the case under Protection in this countrv? In the share and share alike fallacy no true So- cialist believed. They did not say that all men were. or should be equal, but they did demand equal opportunity. Tina- did not exist to-day. The child of a man who toiled day after day for 16s. a week did not have the same opportunity as the child of a manager with a salary of £ 2,000; It was not the inventor or the scien- tist who reaped the reward of his brain and skill, but the men "who traded upon their ability, pd did nothing in return. As to how the land should be secured for the State, lie proposed that" the people who held the land should pro- duce their receipts. He did not preach confisaifc- tion, robbery, or any unfair dealings, but lef those who held the land show their just title flfi ownership. EBBW VALE'S HEAVY DRINK BILIi:' Mr. Mills said he had made a calculation that sufficient- money was spent in driak in the Ehb. Vale District Council aresi in three years to buy the Ebbw Vale Works. Whatever might be the difference he would like to know, were they go- ing to have a system of coinage or payment in kind—or whether under Socialism they were going to allow foreign goods to come into this country without let or hindrance, and inter* fere with their own industries. Mr. Mills con- cluded by saying that the debate arose out of a question be had asked on several occasions aa to whether the Socialists would allow tha.t iu""ug, try to be interfered with by foreigners sending goods into this country free of duty. Did So- cialism mean England for the English—Eng- lish labour for English hands? Would they say to the foreigner, "Keep off, we use you as we want you ?" If he were wrong- IMr. Black would' have a. chance to put him right. If he was right then he bad been right all along. In proposing & vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr. Mills said he was proud of them for their magnificent behaviour, and the impartial way in which they had conducted themselves. He had been told that be would not have a hearing. He never had any doubt on the subject. He had no need to be afraid of an Ebbw Vale au- dience on that score. He paid a high compli- ment for. the way in which the chairmen had conducted the proceedings. He was a gentle- man he held in the highest esteem. Mr. Black seconded, and the motion was carried witb hearty cheers. The Rev. Evan Price's reply, closed a memorable and instructive meeting.