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TRIAL OF PRISONERS. I AN HABITUAL CRIMINAL. I Frederick William Dennis (27), described as an engineer, pleaded guilty to obtaining food by false 'Pretences from Clara Jones, at Newport, on the 3tb November, and also with stealing a silver "Watch and chain, the property of Thomas Madden, on the 12tb November last year. Prisoner admitted a previous conviction under an alias, and aha admitted that ihere were warrants out Against him for thefts of five bicycles, clothes, and taoney at Chelmsford, Banbury. Burslem, Cardiff, Oswestry, and other places. Prisoner asked his Lordship to pass a sentence which would cover all these offences. His L rdship said be could not do this but, he would puss a sentence of 12 months' imprisonment, and make a recommendation that ,he should not be prosecuted for the other offences. lie did it in the hope that prisoner would carry out his promise to reform. ABDUCTION OF A GIRL. j Arthur Wood (23), gardener, of Cardiff, was indicted for an offence against Edith Ethel Welby, 13 years old, and on a further count with abduct- ing" the girl at Newport. On the advice of counsel, prisoner pleaded guilty, Prisoner, a lodger with the girl's parents in Cardiff, induced her in August last to walk to Leominster with him, the two sleeping in fields at night. His defence originally waR that the girl was a consenting party, and that she asked him to take her away, as she Was unhappy at home. This was denied by the girl's parents. His Lordship severely commented CouPon prisoner's conduct, remarking that if the ,"girl had been a little younger the prisoner would &ave gone to penal servitude. As it was, he Would be sentenced to two years' hard laboar. BURGLARY AT PONTYPOOL. I Richard Jones (19), ironworker, and Joseph I Price (21), collier, pleaded guilty-to breaking and Entering the dwelling-house of Edwin Bevan, at Pontypool, on November 20th, and stealing a china tray containing 19 gri. Price, who had been convicted of similar and other offences, was sentenced to fifteen calendar months, and Jones against whom there was no previous record, was given the benefit of his good character, and was Sentenced to three months' imprisonment. PENAL SERVITUDE. I John Adams (29). fireman, pleaded guilty to a sailor's kit b»g and £ 7, the property of tthe G W.R. Co., at Newp Jrt, 0:1 October 17th. There were several previous convictions, including one of highway robbei y, when hegwas sent for five years' penal servitude. He was now sentenced to three years' penal servitude and for the remainder of the last sentence. ATTEMPTING TO ASSAULT A LITTLE GIHL. Edwin Tyler (50), labourer, was found guilty of attempting to commit an assault upou a little girl Jiamed Gwennie Whittnn, at Shirenewton, on puly 14th, and was sen enced to 15 months' imprisonment with hard labour. STEALING A CASH-BOX. George White (26), a baker, pleaded guilty to stealing a cash-box and X2 9s, the property of Robert Smith, at Newport, on the 9th of November. lIe also admit'ed a conviction for felony, and he Was sentenced to three years' penal servitude. His Lordship said that there were 14 previous convictions against the prisoner, for wounding with intent to do g-evious bodily harm at Liverpool, and for thefts at Liverpool, Hull, Newbury, Reading, Chester, and Leicester. Ha also had 272 days of his last sentence to serve, and that period he would have to serve upon conviction that day. He would now be sentenced to three years, which, with the remainder of his {unexpired sentence, would make nearly four years, § I II IARBON. David Edwards (41), labourer, pleaded guilty to maliciously setting fire to a bam containing about 12 tons of hay, the property of James James, at Bed was.—Mr Morton Brown, for the prosecution, stated that prisoner had on two occasions worked for Mr James. One evening he went to Mr James's house and asked to be allowed to sleep in the barn. The request wat refused, but be was permitted to sleep in a shed. Early on the follow- ing morning the barn was found o be on fire. and afterwards the prisoner confessed that he fired it because he was not allowed to sleep there. Damage to the shed and hay amounted to J660. Prisoner had twice previously been convicted of arson, on one occasion being sentenced to three years' penal servitude. He was now sentenced to five years' penal servitude, his Lordship remarking that he felt it his duty to keep him out of mischief as long as possible. I THE GOYTRE OUTRAGE. Basil Tyler (19), labourer, and Luther Pinner (27), axle maker, were charged with shooting at Charles Cornish, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, at Goytre, on October 8th. Tyler was also indicted for entering the dwelling-h use of John Thomas, at Llanvihangel-Yestern-Ltewern, and stealing a double-barrelled gun and other articles. Prisoners pleaded not guilty to the first charge, but Tyler admitted the second. —Mr Corner appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Sherwood (instructed by Mr Harold Lloyd, Cardiff), for tbe defence. The details have already been given in these columns. Statements signed by the prisoners admitting they were in the wood together were put in. The jury acquitted Pinner, and Tyler was senieuced to four years' penal servitude. The Court opened at eleven o'clock on Wednes- day, but lon,g before that hour the building was crowded in every part to hear the RISCA MURDER CASE. I In the calendar, the prisoner, George Frederick Oliver, was described as a haulier, 29 years of age, of imperfect education. The indictments pre- ferred against him were that on July 3rd, 1904, at the parish of Risca, he did feloniously, wilfully, and of his malice aforethought, kill and murder his wife, Edith Ellen Oliver that on the same day and at the same place be unlawfully stabbed, cut, aui wouuded himself with in'ent to feloniously, and wilfully and of bis malice afore- thought, kill and murder himself. A third indictment charged him on the Coroner's inquisition with the wilful murder of Edith Ellen Oliver. Mr Micklethwaite and Mr viarchant. (instructed by Mr William Lewis, Treasury solicitor, represented the Crown, and Mr R. H. Amphlett, K.C., and Mr James Corner (instructed by Mr Lyndon Cooper, Newport), defended. On being called, Oliver mounted the steps from the cells with a sprightly step. He at once walked to the front of the dock and rested his hands on the rail. He then gave a friendly nod to his aflici or, and after glancing round the Court rested his eyes on the judge and counsel. As Mr Merchant referred to the injuries which the wife received, prisoner, who had been provided with at seat, turned his eyes to the floor of the dock, momentarily glancing up, first at the jury and then at the ceiling. During the whole of the trial prisoner frequently moistened his lips with his tongue, but seemed to be only slightly interested in what was taking place. He was much improved in appearance since the coroner's inquest at Risca. nearly six months ago. As the case went on his face alternately flushed and paled, and he sometimes scrutinised the jury. judge, counsel, and pressmen, but more often kept his eyes on the floor, or on the windows at the end of the Court. When charged, Oliver replied in a clear and determined voice, "Not guilty my lord." Mr Marchant having delivered his opening speech, several witnesses were culled, and then Mr Amphlett opened the case for the defence. He said the Crown had brought a charge of wilful murder against the man who then stood in the dock, and it would be for the jury to say at the conclusion of the evidence which would be brought before them, whether or not the man who committed the crime was in a sane state of mind. This man had borne the highest possible character, and lived on the most kindly terms with his wife and children, and be (Mr Amphlett) asked the jury whether they believed that he, when in his sane and proper senses, would have committed so brutal a crime. If they thought that he did, there was no doubt what his fate would be, and ought to be. He (Mr Amphlett) was there that day to put a different aspect on the case. There was no doubt that the poor woman met her death at the hands of this man; but he hoped to show that the prisoner was not, at that time, in such a state of mind as to render it possible for him to be responsible for his actions. After hearing evidence, Counsel for the pro- secution, and the Judges summing up, the jury retired for a quarter of an hour, aud then found that the prisoner committed the act, but that he was not of sound mind at the time. His Lordship said it would follow that he would be detained in a criminal lunatic asylum until his Majesty's pleasure was known,

USK. I Agent-Mr,s. E. K. Jonest Stationer I ADVENT SERMONS.—See advertisement for special I sermons at Usk Church, on Wednesdays during Advent. A SNOWSTORM occurred on Wednesday, and the roads have been dangerous in the district since. ESCAPES.—During a fog last week two lunatics escaped from Abergavenny Asylum. One returned on Saturday, and the other was taken in the Usk district by the police on Sunday, and sent back. ACCIDENT TO THE LLANGIBBY HUNTSMAN.— Charlie James, huntsman to the Llangibby Hounds, met with an accident whilst out hunting on Tuesday. In taking a fence near Berllwydd Farm, Bettws Newydd, his horse fell in trying to avoid a hound, and the rider was thrown. The horse rolled on him and the unfortunate man sprung two ribs. Dr E. M. Hackett, Usk, who happened to be out, attended to the injuries, and James was subsequently driven home by Mr E. Morgan. Only about a year ago he met with a similar accident.

ABERGAVENNY. I Avents;—Messrs Davies t Co. Booksellers. I VOLUNTEER BALL.-The twelfth annual invitation ball of the ti and I Companies (Abergavenny detach- ment), 4th Volunteer Battalion South Wales Bor. derers, was held at the Town-haU, Abergavenny, on Wednesday evening. It was, as usual, largely attended. The m.c.'s were Major W. J. R. Marsh Sergeant W. H. Allen, Sergeant E. F. Kynch, Ser- g-ant A. Powell, and the hon. secretaries were Sergeant-instructor A. Fry. and Sergeant W. H Butt. b

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I CAEKLEON. J Avent-Mr Berry, Newsagent^ Cross-street- il!tWILLIAM:S'S SCHOOL.-The Rev Canon Bedwell, B.D., has been appointed chairman, and Mr L. L. Morri* correspondent of the managers f Williams's School, Caerleou.

v I CHEPSTOW. I Agent.—Miss Clark MASQUERADE BALL.—A well-attended masquerade ball took pltico in the Chureh Boys' House on Mon- day evening, and was a great sucoess. TINTERN ABBEY.—la a Blue Book just issued it is stated that the groined roof of the sacristy in Tintero Abbey has been secured and protected from the weather.

I GOYTRE. CONFIRMATION SERVICE,—The Bishop ef Llandaff has this week confirmed 33 candidates at Goytre Parish Church, 29 being from Goytre, and four from Llanfair Kiigeddin. His lordshio was assisted in the service by the rural dean (the Rev W. J. C. Lindsay). THE INJURED GAMEKEEPER. — As Charles Cornish, who is still in the Doctor's hands, is practically incapacitated from following his employment as gamekeeper in future, the farmers in the district are about to open a subscription list for setting him up in business. Cornish has a wife and five children.

MONMOUTH. f Ar/tnt.-J{, aaif" Root"ller. Af)ntn".t. I SAD DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN TRADESMAN.—Mr Henry Taylor, senior partner in the firm of Messrs. Taylor and Jones, ironmongers, was shaving on Friday when be scraped a pimple, causing a little blood to flow. On Saturday his neck and face be- gan to swell and Dr. G! aves was called in and treated him. On the Sunday, however, he became worse and died on the Monday afternoon frem blood- poisoning. Deceased who was greatly respeced, leaves a widow, with whom much sptnpathy is felt. THE MAYOR'S BANQUET.—This function was held at the Beaufort Arms Hotel, on Thursday in last week, when about 70 guests assembled. Couuciller G. R. Edwards, the Mayor, who is entering upon his second year of office, presided, and was supported by Alderman J. R. Jenkins (ex- Mayor of Cardiff), Colonel Clifford Phillips (ex-Mayor of Newport), the High Constable of Aberdare, the Town Clerk of Cardiff, Mr E. E. Micholls (prospective Unionist candidate for the Monmouth Boroughs), Rev C. F. Reeks (vicar of Monmouth), Alderman Vizard, Councillor Hamilton Baillie, &e. The hall was tastefully decorated, and a band played in the ante-room. The usual toasts interspersed with songs, were honoured during the evening, and the company separated shortly before midnight, after a pleasant evening.

CONTEMPT OF COURT. I In the Chancery Division, on Friday, before Mr I Justice Farwell, Mrs Carline, plaintiff in the Monmouthshire action Carline v. Whitehouse, attended, in accordance with an order which Mr Justice Farwell made on Thursday, to answer the charge of Mr Jenkins, defendant's counsel, that plaintiff had committed an assault up III defendant by striking him in the mouth immediately after the settlement of the case had beew arranged in court on Thursday, After hearing Mr Upjohn on behalf of the lady, his Lordship said that, the matter having been browghfc to his attention, he was bound to take notice of it, and he was bound to see that the dignity of the Court was upheld and the safety of litigants respected. The usual course in such matters was to make an order to commit, but, after hearing counsel, he thought the justice of the case would be met by fining the lady JlO.

SALE OF STOCK AT AMBERLEY COURT. The whole of the stock and farming implements remaining at Lord Llangattock's Stud Farm, Amberley Court, were sold on Monday. Messrs. Nelmes, Poole, and Atkins (Monmouth), being the auctioneers. There was a large attendance of buyers, about 1,000 being present. Three hundred sat down to luncheon. The sale was most successful, and realised about £ 3,000, farming implements in several cases fetching more than they cost new. Kerry Hill ewes made from 48s to "54s, lambs 27s to 35s. cows 12igs to 16^gs, fat cattle £ 14 10s to £ 18, fresh barreners £ 12 17s to £ 14: 17s, two-year-old cattle £ 12 10s to £ 14 10s and yearlings £ 7 to £ 8 10s. Eleven powerful Shire £ 14: 17s, two-year-old cattle £ 12 10s to L14 10s and yearlings JE7 to LS 10s. Eleven powerful Shire mares (aged) made from 35gs to 62gs each. Mr F. Barling (the former manager of the stud), and Mr Lysaght (the incoming tenant) were amongst the largest purchasets,

MEETING OF SCHOOL MANAGERS. I The managers of the provided schools in the Monmouth group met at the Shire Hall, Mon- mouth, on Thursday in last week. Aldermau W. Hughes presided; and there were also present- Mr S. fl. Bosanquet (vice-chairman), the Hon J. M. Rolls, Messrs. R. Gooding, J. Evans, S. W. Jones, C.C., H. Williams, L. Rose, J. Griffiths, T. J. Guy and the Clerk (Mr B. H. Deakin). The Clerk brought up the question of payment for fuel used on Sundays in non-provided schools. He said the County Council would only pay for five-sixths of the coal, and he asked how the remainder was to be collected. It was decided to send in the bills as they were with a view of raising the questions of payment of the coal used out of school hours. Complaints were received from nMnasera of schools that no provision had been made for the supply of brushes, soap, dusters, &c., for cleaning the schools. It was decided to purchase these articles pending the sanction of the Education Committee of the County Council.

NEWPORT. I A,le)sts-lfessrs GrerjiUid an i Ci.. I TOWN COUNCIL,—The question of the un- employed was discussed at Tuesday's meeting, and it was agreed to support the movement initiated by the Poplar Guardians, urginer the Government to convene a special Session of Parliament to deal with the subject. A TRAGIC AFFAIR.—W. N, Watson, supposed to be a native of Sunderland, and a mate of the s.s. Nellie, in Alexandra Dock, Newport, came by his end very suddenly at Newport late on Tuesday night. He, in company with Thomas Shottoa, captain of the ss. Duneric, and George Stephens, third engineer of the ss. Nellie, paid a visit to the Empire, and after a supper went to the Old Bush Hotel, Commereial-street, for a drink. While there deceased put a penny in the automatic musical box, and, it. is said, danced merrily to the tune. A. couple of minutes after resuming his seat he fell for- ward, and shortly afterwards expired. Dr. McGinn was sent for, but on his arrival he pronounced life extinct. Deceased had upon him over £ 13 in bank notes, gold, and silver.

CONSERVATISM. A public meeting under the auspices of the Crindau Ward Coriiarvative Association was held at Lyne Road Mission Room on Friday night in last week. Councillor J, Moxoti presided, and among those present were Mr E E. Micholls (Conservative candidate for the Monmouth Boroughs), Mrs and Miss Micholls, Mrs Moxon, Messrs. T. B. R. Wilson, R. T. Mann, Herbert Flanders, T H. Hazell, J. Williams, J. T. Hughes, J. Bishop, &c, Mr Micholls, who was cordially received, claimed a life-long friendship with working-men. Whe n in Stockport he was chairman of an association composed of working-men. Referring to the North Sea calamity, he said the interests of the i-ountry were perfectly safe in the hauds of Mr Balfour and his Administration, and the people could safely repose confidence in them. With reference to the Education Act, he (the speaker) was a warm supporter of religious education. The Act of 1902 was a most excellent measure, and was calculated to be of inestimable benefit to the nation at large. He was in favour of allaying sectarian differences, and be, therefore, condemned the plan of campaign of Mr Lloyd-George. (Hear, hear). Speaking on the Licensing Act, the "ueaker said that drink should be used, not abused. He yielded to no man in wishing for temperance, but there should be even-handed fairness to the license holder as well as to other people. In fiscal matters he approved of the suggestion to put a tax of 6t per cent on imported irnll and steel, and he agreed with Mr Balfour in calling for a conference of the Colonies and the Mother Country. He would ask the electors of the Monmouth Boroughs to give him a mandate at the next election to support such fiscal reforms as would bring about an improvement in the present condition of things under which British trade suffered terribly by the wall of tariffs built up against this country by f reign nations. At the c nclusion of his address, Mr Micholls was heartily thanked, and a resolution of con- fidence in him was passed. —

PONTYPOOL. Agenit —Mr Fteldfiouse, The Market, and Messrs. Edwards and Co. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Sunday the death occurred of Miss Amelia Farr, eldest daughter of the late Mr William Farr, butcher, Pontypool. She was seized with a fit, and passed away before medical aid could be secured. PONTYPOOL PARK ESTATE AUDIT.—The Michael- mas audit of the Pontypool Park Estate is now being held, and according to custom Mr J. C. Hanbury is entertaining all his tenantry to dinner at the Clarence Hotel, Pontypool. The first of the dinners was held on Monday, when the chair was occupied by the agent, Mr A. A. Williams, J.P., Maesderwen. ACCIDENT TO A Boy.-Alfred Mundy. 16. collier, residing with his parents at Clifton Place, Coedcae, Pontypool, and employed at Messrs. Brace's colliery, Lower Race, Pontypool, was buried beneath a fall of roof on Monday morning, and sustained serious internal injuries. He was taken home, and medical aii was called in, but he was subsequently removed to the Pontypool and District Hospital. On Monday afternoon little hope was entertained of his recovery. RAILWAY ENTERPRISE.—It is rumoured that the Great Western Railway intend instituting a motor- car service between Pontypool and Blaenavon, a distance of six miles, and if this proves successful similar services will be established on other sections of the lines. The train service between Blaenavon and Pontypool is at present very inconvenient, there being no train from Blaenavon High Level between 9.2 a.m. and 2 32 p.m., or from Blaenavon Low Level between 11.15 a.m. and 4.10 p.m. To partly supply the deficiency, a brake service has for years been in existence between Pontypool and Abersychan. INQUEST.—Mr M. Roberts-Jones (Coroner for South Monmouthshire), held an inquest at the Town Hall Pont-vpool, on Fridav, on James Price, 43, roadman, residing at the Tranch, Pontypool, who was killed while following bis employment at the Tirnentwys Collierv, on Wednesday afternoon. Evidence of identification was given by the wi'low, and Patrick Healey, master haulier, g-ave evidence. Mr Martin, H.M. Inspector of Mines, was present. The jury returned a verdict of 'ccidental death," the foreman (Mr J. Paddock) remarking that the jury were greatly dissatisfied with the manner in which the witness Healey had given his evidence, in which the Coroner concurred. U.D.C. MEETING.—At the monthly meeting on Wednesday, it was resolved to apply to the Mon- mouthshire County Council to obtain the repeal of the bye-law prohibiting traction engines travelling over the bridge at the entrance to the Council's fair ground and cattle market. The Chairman (Mr W. H. Hughes) remarked that they mig-ht as well close the grounds, which had cost the Council an enor- mous sum of money, if the bye-law was enforced. Major Ford said it was a most absurd bye-law. If a traction engine were placed on a lorrv it could be taken over any bridge. (Laughter.) The surveyor was instructed to serve notices prohibiting the slaughter of pigs on private premises. A discussion took place on the recent breakdown of the electrio light in the Council's market, but no action waa taken.

RAGLAN. A.gent-M,-s. Hopper, The Village. APPOINTMENT.—Lord Windsor, the First Com- missioner of his Majesty's Works and Public Buildings has promoted Mr Henry Wordley to the vacant post of ComDtroller of Accounts in his department. Mr Wordley married, in 1886, the daughter of the late Mr William Lloyd, of Cefa Coch, Raglan,

Western Valleys Sewerage Scheme. At the monthly meeting of the Western Valleys Sewerage Board, held at Newport on Wednesday, Mr T. Morgan, Ebbw Vale, presiding, the question of the division of the contracts for the making of the sewer into two or more came on for discussion. Mr Baldwin Latham, of the firm of Baldwin Latham and Chatterton, consulting engineers to the scheme, attended, and stated that there should not, in his opinion, be more than two contracts. One contract would, however, be preferable.-In the course of the discussion which followed, it was pointed out that one contract would be the most convenient as regarded the working details, but that it would shut out local contractors. Mr L itham said it was intended to insert in the specifications a clause that the local Trades Union rate of wages should be paid and that local labour should be employed as far as possible.—On the motion of Alderman Harris, it was decided that the work, including the outfall. should be done by one contractor. -The Clerk asked if Mr Latham could inform the meeting whether the estimate would be exceeded.—Mr Latham replied that he could not, because the quantities had not yet been taken out. A discussion took place afterwards on the local schemes of drainage, and Mr Latham stated that the Nantyglo and Blaina district (the only one which had obtained the information) would have ten out- falls to the main sewer. It was necessary to ex- clude, as far as possible, rain and surface water from the sewer, and this was a matter for considera- tion by the local authorities when they carried out their schemes.—The main sewer W',s to be com- pleted, the Chairman observed, in three years, and this period would afford ample tir-io for the local authorities to get on with their subsidiary schemes. Mynyddislwyn Urban District Council. the latest district to join in the schema, was given two repre- sentatives on the board,

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j ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL. The King and Queen of Portugal did not see London at its best, and, possibiy, they went away with the impression, which has been received by many foreigners, that November is not the best time of year in which to visit the Metropolis of Britain. But the fog and the cold did not damp the enthusiasm of the crowds who assembled to witness the passage of their Majesties to and from the Guildhall, where they were entertained with that splendid hospitality whi;;•! is one of the traditions of the Cor- portion of the City. It was by no means an oilici il welcome merely that King Carlos and his Queen experienced, and our royal visitors were evidently pleased with the re- ception extended to them by a people of whom it has been thought in the past that they were by no means demonstrative. Perhaps the popular r-joicings associated with the re/iet of garrison* in Sonth Africa I have tended to make the people of London more demonstrative, but there were otiier reasons why the King and Queen of Portu- gal should receive a hearty welcome at the hands of the British. As both King- Edward aud King Carlos remarked, Britain and Portugal are very old allies, and there was a time in our history when Portugal was almost the only friend that we had on the Continent of Europe. Another thing which we have not forgotten is that it was at Lisbon Kiug Edward began the series of visits to European Courts which have had such happy results upon our foreign rela- tions, and have helped all Europe to per- ceive that international disputes can be settled in a saner manner than by an appeal to arms. It was a fitting sequel to that historic visit that the Sovereigns should have been able to hnn"unce the completion of a treaty of -u'bitratiou between the two nations.

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ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS. While war, with all its worst horrors, is proceeding in the Far East, we find the nations of Europe hastening to follow the example of Britain and France by complet- ing agreements for arbitration. At the same time, the United States have several such treaties awaiting the confirmation of the Senate, and there is every reason to anticipate that the prujected agreement be- tween that country and Britain will be more acceptable to the Senate than the proposed Olney-Pauncefort Treaty of 1897. Mean- while the Attorney-General has reminded us of the sacrifices which Britain has made for the principle of arbitration, notably in the case of the Alabama claims, when a sum so enormous was awarded to the United States that the Government of that country, so it is reported, have been unable to find claimants for the whole of it. The people of this country thought the award altogether unjust, but we paid the money, and, great as was the penalty, we have, at any rate, the satisfaction of knowing that it was very much cheaper than war. As the Attorney-General said, there is never likely to be any difficulty with regard to the en- forcement of awards, and, that being: so, the nations have good reason to congratulate themselves upon the institution of such a tribunal as that of The Hague, which is always ready with the machinery for set- tling international disputes. At the same time, the Attorney-General enters a caveat that "some wars are inevitable; they re- sult from the collision of great principles or vital interests It may be so, but the opinion is rapidly gaining ground that wars between civilized Powers can only result from blunders on the part of statesmen.

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I BRITISH AND RUSSIAN METHODS. I We hear frequent complaints from Russia that we in Britain do not understand the people of that great Empire. Such a thing is quite possible, as we ourselves have had several opportunities of perceiving. At the time of the Boer War it was evident that Continental nations did not understand either the ambitions of the British or the 'I character of our troops. It has, indeed, been said by a great Frenchman that one i always begin- by d r-iikiuy the but that on nearer rice he found them quite a different, people from what h" had. thought. Similarly, we may sav of the Russians, as wø had often occasion to < v of the French, that when a visitor goe- from, this country to the (-)th-r he his no difa-ulty iti understanding, or even likitj^ the people whom he meets. But if we do not alto- gether understand the Russians, perhaps the fault is not entireiy ours. In tho first- place Russian is not like French or German, a language that a great Dumber of peoplo in this country learn. Its stiidv is said to involve no little difficulty, but upon that point we British are scarcely qualified to express an opinion, because it is only rarely that one meets in this country a person who has any useful knowledge of Russian. Further, the Russian idea of what should be communicated to the public is very dif- ferent from our o n, and the eensorship of the Press is so rigorous that we can never he quite sure we understand the whole truth about anything which happens in that country. Obviously, you cannot understand a people unless you know them, and you ciunot be quite sure whether YOU know Russia or not when you do nor. know how much of what you rp-a. i is spontaneous or filtered through official sources.

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ON RECRUITING. Some people think that the War OfficEJ should hot-itata to order important changes in our military system until it is known who and where and what the War Office is. One of these changes is found in the partial abolition of short service, a peri(-, I of nine years with the colours being substituted in the case of the infantry for one of three years. For the present we have plenty of recruits owing to the depression in trade, but by and bye. we hope, trade will im- prove, and if the old system is then restored it is not inconceivable that some of the men who have enlisted for nine years will con- sider that they have a legitimate grievance. That, however, is only a detail. The re- cruiting question is simply a matter of find- ing employment for men when they leave the army. At present the soldier is dis- qualified by his service from competing with others for employment in civil life, but if the Government, which is the largest, em- ployer of labour, would reserve for soldiers and sailors such positions as do not require previous experience there would be no lack of recruits. This is a question which also touches private employers, for whom the National Association for the Employment of Reserve and Discharged Soldiers keeps a. register of men of good character who are in search of employment.

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HEREDITARY ABILITY. Dr Francis Galton has been instituting an interesting inquiry in pursuance of bis theory that ability descends more frequently from father te son than is generally sup- posed. To each Fellow of the Royal Society he sent a circular letter asking to be in- formed of cases of noteworthy achievements by their near relatives, and the renlies which he has received strengthen his opinion that ability is hereditary. A great many people will dissent from that view. and will ask how mauy examples there are in the history of the world of son and father being, like the Pitts, equally distinguished. Objection will also be taken to Dr Galton's standard of 1, achievement," which is one of mention in a biographical work of reference, including Who's who." It is evident that the son of a distinguished or wealthy father finds it very much easier to become well known than a man who is the architect of his own fortune. But because he has a better chance it does not at all follow that he is of greater ability. Dr Galton presents some evidence to the contrary, but in the ordinary chances of life there must necessa- rily be many instances in which two or more members of the same family attain to distinction, such as the Darwins, the Hors- leys, the Jeif's, and the family of which Dr ¡ Francis Galton is himself a member.

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Liferafsire. THE ORNAMENTS RUBRIC!.—A reprint, from the "Church Union (jszette, of a paper read, by the Rev Harry Cockson, M.A., A.K.C., rector of Llanllowell, Mon., on this subject, before the Usk Group of the Central Society of Sacred Study, has just been issued in pamphlet form, price 3d. The fact that a Royal Com- mission was appointed to inquire into disorders in the Church invests the subject with some interest, and invites research into tne exact meaning of words,

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