The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

MR. LI OYD GEORGE TO ADDRESS MEETING AT CARNARVON. Arrangements are now completed for a great recruiting meeting at Carnarvoii Pavilion, to be addressed by Lord Curzon and Mr Lloyd George, next Tuesday, October 6th.

OUR "PUNCH" CARTOON. Newly-Gazetted Subaltern "GinLe! Gists t You beaixy MUSTN'T CROWD bound Uk LIKE TMO. I"VI uibsed TWO baluiks ALREADY." Reproduced by permission of Punch.

l THE WAR THROUGH 1t1 GERMAN EYES..i; I WORLD DOMINION OR RUIN. t With one of the Liberal members for Oldham (Mr Wm. Barton) as his chairman, Mr W. Henry Williams delivered a purposeful lecture at the Lecture Hall, Colwyn Bay, on Wednesday night, in aid of the Belgian Refugee Fund and other objects. They were accompanied on the plat- form by Alderman F. G. Isherwood, J.P. (ex- Mayor of Oldham). In introducing the lecturer, the Chairman said this war would mean tite complete and over- whelming a<nd final defeat of German military power. There was nothing in ethics which saad that the sword must never be drawn in the cause of righteousness, and there was a no more rigfhteous cause in which the sword had been drawn than tho one this country was now en- gaged in (cheers). Mr W. Henry Williams, in the course of hie address., said: The pictorial press of Germany, witli its art'stic ligures, but spoik by suggestive- nees and vulgarity, constitutes another phase of German culture, the new oolturo about which we hear so much and see so little. But we must look to the writings of its great men in order to understand the real Germasn sentiments. Our conceptions of what is right are diametrically opposed to Prussian ism. If we are wrong and Germany is right, we have been living in a fool's paradise since Anno Domini 1. If, on the other band, Germanv m wrong and we are right, this must be a fignt to a finish (applause). 'Hfoe ad- vanoe of civiiisa)tion has not stopped war be- tween rations. Germany would make believe that we liave declared this war out of spite and revenge, but to us it is a war TO RE ESTABLISH THE FUNDAMENTAL I PRINCIPLES OF WORLD POLITICS, that men and women, whatever their national- ity, so long m they live hon?nra?My, peaoefully, .?d usefully, t?att be aHo?wi to h\e without having to ask for permission (applause). The Germans hate us, and we ask why this hostility against, Britain? It is because Britain and aH that Britain stands for is the main obstacle in the w.ay of Germans realising their ideal of Ger- i-nai, ising the worki. Quoting from Bernhardi and Frietschke, the speaker showed how it had been brought home to younger Gerinariy that if they waited for a thousand years they would never be able to declare a war of revenge on England, because there was nothing to revenge. F-ztgland, tiwy say, will declare war on Germany. Thlios was inevitable, because Germany must regain the path of the Empire which she thinJcs die has lost, and makes out that it is God's wiSh that shoe should take it up again. True, you have not in Germany a health? military spfrit, but militarism in its wot form. Refening to Germany's colonies, Mr W. Henry Williams re- marked it WaA no fault of ours that Germany had not colonhsed extensively. It must create envy to see the British flag here and there all over the world. Germany never could, and NEVER TRIED TO UNDERSTAND t our methods of colonisation. Her idea we. to establish 'a great central military power m. Europe, and small places like England and Brit- ish Colonies would naturally fall in under the German's world dominion as monuments of Ger- man culture. Sihe tolls us that we have acquired our Empire by treachery, amd that our Colonies may desert He at Any momesrtj that our rule in India has been a failure, because ."e encourage education there in order to crave for peace It is bad form, too, says Germany, for us to keep a paid army, our Anglican Church she urges has produced no Renan and no Strauss, and ise; when the day comes, and Germany exposes this sfeam, tfois weakness, this falsehood and injustice, and puts in its place the inspired idea of Geroaan u^itv, there will be a new kind of empire. To Gerntany this war means world dominion or ruin.

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ITCHING BURNING ON HANDS. 2, Wenfwikl Cottages, HigSiHstreet, Ayksbury, Bucks., Eng.—"It was about four yearn ago that my aw as from the elbows downward began to be red and inflamed and then begaii to jtoh. They got so bad that I scratched until they bie<{  bad th&t I scratche d unnt th<y bLed And then they seamed to rtart a saM?l fester. They seemed to gradually get worse a.nd my hQntt ■and arms were bandaged up. The backs of any hands were nothing but deep raw Oils and bled as soon as ever I moved them. I ooulfi hardly do my work. I gave up all hope of ever bovng curod as my hands and arms were never free from cuts and oraoks. "My husband read of curcs by the Co ileum Remedies tnd advls(-41 me to try them eo I eent for a froe saanple of Cutioura Soap and Oi.nt- ment. They seemed to cool my hands and arms from the first. I washed them in the Cutioura Soap and warm water and t3ien put on the Ointment after 'drying them. They did ro much good that I bought more and now my haríds aire as soft 86 ever, free from cuts and itching burning pains which for four years I was never free frojij.(Signed) Mrs D. Matthews, January 23rd, 1914. Although Cuticura Soap and Ointment are oold by chemists throughout the world, a s?mpk of c.Lb li w:th 32-p. SMn Book will be sent. post-fi% e upon request. Address d F. Newbeo-y and Soota, 27, Qhaoter- u are, LondoUj E.C. •< )

RESCUED FROM THE CRESSY." I RESCUED FROM THE (\ CRESSY. I PENMAENMAWR MAN LIVES FOR REVENGE. On Saturday morning Mr P-rye-o Foulkes, who' was a petty officer on H.M.S. "Orescy," arrived at hie ) koine, Crimea-terrace, Petnvaen- mawr. Mr Foulkes refueeH to speak of the terrible experience through which he has passed1, but eoye lie wae in the water for seven houra before being rescued. Speaking to our -epre- eentative. his modker said her sou was pci-sk*- ent-ty saying, "I will lire to fight aguin; I will kill somebody for the loss of my mates.

—— TUt i RECRUITING MEETING AT PORTMADOC. SPIRITED ADDRESSES. A crowded recruiting meeting was held at Port- maKloo last Friday evening. Mr J. E. Greaves (Lord Lieutenant of the county) presided, and was supported by mem bers of the Town Coun- cil. the local county councillors and: others. The Chairman, in opening the meeting, said they were assembled on a common platform in obedience to the sp'rit of patriotism which had swept over the British Empire from end to end (cheers). The war had been proved to be a war of premeditated and unprovoked aggression on the part of the German Empire, war which had its origin in a cj-uel and barbarous cult of material militarism, which holds that might is right, whose God is Moloch, and whose creed is blood and iron (cheers). The motive of it all had been the insane ambition of a self-styled superman to dominate too whole of Europe and all tho world besides (cheers). If this country faltered or failed the result would be an invasion of our shores, murder, rapine, and arson would stalk unchallenged through the land and civilisa- tion, as they knew it would be no more. Theiv very existence depended upon the struggle now going on. The fate of our country was new trembling in the balance. Oould the young men of Carnarvonshire refuse to lend a hand? (cheers). He trust-ed that the confidence re- posed in our voluntary system would be justified, .a.nd that the young men of Wales would come forward not in twos and threes, but in hundreds to serve and save their country (cheers). Colonel Owen Thomas, Anglesey, speaking in Welsh, said he would not ask any of them to do anything that he himself had not done or was not prepared to do. The Welsh were rather slow to answer an appeal of that sort, but when they began to move tlhey carried it through successfully. There were some men witli Welsb names w ho cM not oare whether the Kaiser or King George ruled over them- iihey thought they would get work just the same. He (the speaker) believed that if the pedigree of these men was inquired into it would be found that they were not tveloh paople at all-tliey were foreigners (laughter). A man's name did not prove his nationality. Humanity and common- sense told us we should fight in defence of our homes, our families, and our country. Who would not rush to defend the people of Criocieth if it became known that the Germans were there slaughtering women and children, and burning the town? A REGIMENT OF PALS. I The Rev. John Williams. Brynsieneyn said he was informed by Mr Lloyd George that WeleSnnen who had joined the New Army or were among Territorials who had volunteered for the front would be allowed to enter the Wrelsh Army Corps of 50,000 which is being formed. If Wales was now third in number of soldiers as compared with other parts of the Britr.sh Isles, he ventured to think that soon it would be socond, if not first (cheers). Our country had its faults, but for all that ft was the noblest and put country under the sun. Wherever the British flag flew freedom reigned (cheers). Great Britain was an asset to morality and reti.gion; it was the backbone of the world (cheers). Jonoe, vicar of CarilarAT<)D, The Rey, J. Wynne Jones, vicar of Carnarvon, who has his only son at the front, said our soldiers were out-numbered ten to one. Were young men left in England g«:ng to allow their brothers to continue fighting against such heavy odds? (cheers). Sergeant Williams, who fought at the battle of Mons, gave an interesting add. -1 Mr J. Jones Morris, in proposing a vote of thanks to the speaker, delivered a stirring speech, and isaid the unity of the British Empire m regard to the war augured well for a final and grand victory. Led by Mr Jones Morris, the audience sang "Land of my Fathers" and "God save the King. The stage had been effectively decorated, and large photogra.phs of Kitchener, French, and Jelliooo, were surrounded by Union Jacks. Hanging in front of the stage, and reaching as far as the chairman's table was red baize with an artikticalIy-wouked British Crown in gold upon it. The meeting proved one of the finest and most patriotic ever held in the town, and as a result a l%rgo number of men have offered them- selves for service.

DENBIGHSHIRE YEOMANRY IN I NORFOLK. The Denbighshire Huesars Yeomanry are still located in Norfolk. The Chief Corn.sta.ble (Mr Edward J on.oo ,of Wrexhami, whose eon bekmigs to the Wrexham troop, ha.s just re- ceived a Jetter from Mr H. J)ohh.Île, of Ditoh- ifnjgham, Norfolk, in which lie says:—"I have seem a. good deal of the Denbighshire Yeo- manry, and a liner and more respect-able lot of men it would, I believe, lie imposiblc to meet. I can assure you that they are highly respected bv 1 he inhabitants here. They have won the esieem of us all, and we shall regret the time they have to leave us. Their gang- ing of Welsh ogon)bo-.ii is superb."

It was stated at Cardiff Chamber of Com- merce meeting, on Wednesday, that £1,500,000 was owing to Cardiff ooal exporters from Conti- nental buyers and that there waa no prospect nJ ao early øettent.

RELIEF OF DISTRESS IN CARNARVONSHIRE. I MEETING OF COUNTY COMMITTEE. I REGULATIONS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF. I A meeting of the Caxniau-vonashire Committee for the Prevention a.nd Relief of Distress was lield on Saturday at Carnarvon, Mr T. W. Griffith, Llandudno, presiding. DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF. Mr H. C. Vincefat presented the report of the sub-cotm™ ittec contain lug suggested regu- lations for the distribution of relief. Among other regulations recommended Avere-Thsitt inasmuch as the Government have assumed tho duty of providing for the families of soldiere and sailors, such cawea be left entirely to the Government and to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families A.socciatien; that the committee should keep in cofnsiant tcueh with the Guardians of the Poor and with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Asso- ciation and as far as possible with other charitable orga,ni<;aJt.ion6 in the county, and obtain frcm them the names and addre.sse.s of all persons relieved by them eo ad to aveid overlapping. It being olwiouwlv impossible for the County Relief Committee to cheat with indivi- dual caaes, grants shooild be made by them to tho District Distress Comimitteee alteir the consideration of reports furnished by such committees., "The local representatives of this commit- tee," proceeded tho report, "should as far as possible make themselves personally ac- quainted with facts surrounding ca.<es requir- ing roliocf and with local circumstances." Tho report also recommended:—"That the committee .should constantly keep in mind that the primary duty of itself and of dis- trict committees is to prevent distress rather than relieve it, and that the beet form of re- lief is by finding work for the unemployed. That this fact should be unceasingly im- pressed upon district committees, and that re- turns should from time to time be asked for from them as to what works 0If public utility and of road-making or widening, provision of workmen's dwellings, etc., aire now carried on oir are in contemplation by the various local authorities, who should be urged to proceed as fax as possible with such schemes at the present time. Constamt touch too should be kept with the Labour Exchanges throughout

DISTRESS AT HEALTH 1 RESORTS. 1 POSITION OF THE LOCAL COMMITTEES. ( A great deal of uncertainty has arisen at sea- side and health resorts as to the position of local comm-ttees acting under the Prince of Wales' Fund as to ^ranting relief to residents who are not wage-earner?. It has been con- tended that these people do not come under Sec- tion A of the memorandum for the guidance of the looal committees for the prevention and relief of distress. The wording of the section is: "Thoae who are in need of relief consequent upon unemployment due to the war." The position of lodging-house proprietors and others affected by the war has been brought to tihe notice of the Government Committee on the Prevention and Relief of Distress, and their opin- ion is as follows:- "Grafts from the National Relief Ftmd for the relief of all oases of civilian distress arising out of the war are being made on the reoom- mendation of the Government Committee to the local representative committee, which have been constituted in the provinces for each borough or urban district v. Ith a population exceeding 20,000, and for eadh county exclusive of those areas. The local representative committees are I responsible for the administration of any money so granted, and it i;s for them to determine, whether any particular persone may properly be afforded relief." From this, a correspondent writes, it would appear that local committees can secure grants for cases of distress amongst lodging-house pro- prietors if they can recommend the oases.

I UNIVERSITY OF-, WALES. r MATJIICULATION PASS LISTS. The fo<k>wing candidates from North Waleflk who, having previously passed in a part of the Matriculation Examination of the Univers. t V of Wales, ha-ve now passed in the remainder, and thus completed the examination (the suhjecte in which they havo passed are idiown in parent l)c«<is): Dorothy Noel Bona.rjee (Greek), University; College, Aberystwyth; Elizabeth Daviee (Mathe- matieis), Aboigde County School; Manon C.aytoa Davios-Bi-yan (Latin), University Col ego, Aber-.( yswyth, and private study; SIJ-t, Cerxi weu (Jrif- fith '(Matliematics), Barmouiji County School University OoHcge, Aberyetwyvh; Ionvertii Grifi fithis (MialthonSatnce, Additional M ah<nnatics)» ILlaaigefni Oounty School; George Poter Hughes (English), Okrftegittte School, Cohvyn Ray, andf private study; J'am(' Jones (Addition.al .\1 ¡, ¡ hc- matics), W.!ls pool County School;. Rob:*t AI. bert ILJoyd (Geography), Denb^gii County Sc hool; Bother Maxy Pnce (Mathematitv), Dr. VVi.liam»' Befool, D^ellcs.

WalM as to work suitable for applicants for relief. That with the same object in view the County Council be urged by the committee to proceed as far as possible with any relief Avorks such as road improvements or afforesta- tion which they have power to inaugurate. In the I)rovision of relief work, care should be taken that the work availa-ble as distributed as widely as possible so that eaoh ma.n should only be employed such a number of days pea- week as may enable him to provide himself and thicee dependent upon him with sufficient wages to prevent actual want. Where em- ployment can be found for the applicant or for any person upon whom he or she is de- pendent no relief shall be given. No relief should be found for those oases in which the Poor-law authorities would have provided poor relief, excepting in those cases whore the poverty sought to be relieved is the direct ovtoocie of the war. The funds at the die- powd of the committee being necessarily very ømall, it should be borne in mind that sueii funds can only be utilised for the relief of persons actually in want of the absolute necessities of life. Single men physically fit and under 40 should not receive relief from the local committee only under very special circumstanceis. So far as practical relief should not be given in inolev but tickets given to be taken to local traders far supplies, and these- should be given to women rathctr than to men." The following scale of allowances was sug- gested for the guidance of local committees: 2s each per week for man and wife; Is 6d for each child or dependent, up to 10s. Mr Wm. Goorge asked what provision was being made for aini-ng the control of the county committee over the district coan- witbeeo. Mr Viroent explained that grants would be made after the consideration of reports made by the district committees, and in consider- ing those reports the county coonniittee would have due regard foT the iegulati-ons they theinselveis had drawn up, I THE ABUSE OF RELIEF. I Dr. Jones Evans (Pwllheli) hoped precau- tions would be taken to prevent the abuse of relief. It wae to be feared thast many who received relief abused it, and it was only right that a caution should be given at the outset. To be quite frank, the money paid in relief was often ypeomt on drink, and the committee must discoiuiteaiajice that. Mr Vincent said it wae intended that the tickets wluich were to be distributed could be exchanged fotr goods. Of course if it came to the notico) of the comimitte-c tha.t the relief was abused action could be taken, but it would not be wige to anticipate the abuse. I)r. Jones Evans remarked that it was a delicate subject to discuss im anl on meet- ing, but he t'hoaght the regulations made would not sufifce. Mrs Broeee: That irneans that we camict trust our tradespeople in Carnarvonshire? UT W. George inquired how often the oases would be considered. Mr Vincent: The committee did no4 go into that detail. Mr David Thomas demurred to the sugges- tiOll that the applicant fcT relief should be ooJi.e.d to what approved society he belonged. Under the Insurance Act all employer had no Ti ht to ask that question, and 00 doubted wf?-hor the committee could do BO. The Clerk (Sir J. T. Roberts) stated that tfoa question was contained in the foirm of in- quiry suggested by the Local Government Board, who would scarcely propose anything to which working men could take exception. Mr Virucemt What is the objection to an .,applica.n,t giving the name of his approved society? Mr Thomas: Since the Local Government Board suggest the question the matter caji bo lef t. The Rev. W. Morgan said the committee was formed to distribute public moteey, and they must not lay flemmives opeai to fraud. If a man was a member of an apivroved society what objection was there to the committee beintg told which society it was. Tho report of the committee was then adopted, aaid it was decided that each appli- cant is to be asked to which approved society he I)olcogs. [ NATIONAL RELIEF FUND. I A discussion occurred as to the advisability of making application for a grant out of the National ltelief Fund. Tho Clerk reported having received several letters asking for information as to the method of obtaining grants. Apparently the Llandiudno and Beddigelert camcouttees had been referred by the National Relief Com- mittee to the county committee. He had communicated with the National Relief Com- mittee asking for regulations governing the issue of grants, but received no reply. Mr Ieeard Davics moved that application b) made to the National Committee fofr a grant. Other districts had. a.pplied, and "U failed to see why the application from Car- narvonshire should be delayed. Mr A. H. Richards seconded. He believed there was no comnty in tho kingdom suffer- ing like Carnarvonsh-ire. at the present mo- ment. In some parts o.f the county the isuf- .y the, ou f- feiinig had become very acute, and it could only L bo relieved from the National Fund. Uniefvi they made an application they woul i find themselves too late. Tho Clerk suggested that applications should he made to the clerks of Parish Coun- cils as to the raimher of unemployed. Mr J. B. D«jvieis gave figures relating to the Gwyrfai area. In the parish of Llan- llyfrni. 225 persons were out. of work, with 250 chiklren axfl 203 wives dieroondent upon them, making a total of 678. In Waenfa-wr there were 62 out of work, with 160 jieisons depen- dent upctn them. In Llanfaglan 8 were un- employed hi Lia-iidwrog, 136: in Llanwnda, 75, wifIth 95 children and 65 wives dependant upon them. No returns had been furniahed from Clynnog and Llanberis. Tho Toturna for some of the parishes were 508 out off work, with 505 children and 268 wives dependent upon them. Mr W. Go hoped the committee would proceed cautious,y. 1 hey were not supposed to supersede the Poor Uw Authorities or the SoMiere* and Sailors' Association, their duty be- ing to deal with oases of distress outside those oiir-les. He d'd not think it right for the com- mittee to ask for a certain sum of money with- out havl-itg obbained the complete returns ae to distress prevailing in the county. Once they got the facte they could apply for a grant. Mr Ireard Davica pointed out that they had been infowned already that there were 508 men out of vifcxrk in one particular district, a.nd if those men were without work for some time there must be destitution. While the committee were discussing these matters people were gA&rv- ing. Mr Vincent said they ought certainlv to obtain full particulars as to the amount of distress in the county. If they applied for a grant, the National Fund Committee would ask for particu- Illln M to the distress, and they cotfld only sup- ply information relaiting- to the Gwyrfai district. The result would be that they would get a smal- ler grant than if tihey bad supplied full informa- tion about the whole county. He WllAqUlte con- vinced that the local distress committees would supply the committee with every information. Mr Josard Daviea: Is it only one grant, we are going to get? I thought we were goto re- ceive periodical grants. There wiil be great suffering unless we proceed at once. Mr David Thomas eafid the Local Government Board Inspector told the Gwyrfai Committee that they might apply for an emergency grant. Mr Vincemt: We rauet see the emergency first. Mr R. T. Jones thought the ifgures given re- 6pecting poitions of the Gwyrfa? district were be- low the actual facts. At least 1,200 men had been thrawni out of work in the district, a/nd there must be great suffering. Why could not they apply for an emergency grant? He sup- ported M.r Is^urd I>avice- Dr. Robert Owen said he could verify the fig- ures as far its the Nantlle district was conofffnea. Several people had already applied to the re- lieving officer for relief.' Mr A. II. Richards thought the absence of re- turns from various districts was due to misunder- utanding. It was a mistake to ask the. relieving officers to make the returns. They were asked by the Local Government Board to keep the work separate from the Poor Law. The applications already received proved ibalt there was alread y serious distrees in the Gwyrfai district, and if people did not get relief soon through the medi- ujn of that committee they must apply for, it elsewhere. The Rev. -i,,] nobody need be Us want of food; they had only to apply to the relieving officer, lliat commit-tee Wd no right to relieve any persons without having full part;- cigars before thom. He did not think,1 apart from the Gwyrfai district, thene was serious un- employment. In the Bethesda district people worked short time, but there wae no serious ora- tress as yet. The duty of the committee was to get full particulars as to distress in the county. Mr R. T. Jones said it was all very well for Mr Morgan to tell them how people could get relief from the Poor Law. But they wanted to avoid that as much as possible (hear, hear). Mr Maurice Jones also failed to eee why they could not apply for sun emergency grant. They wanted to keep peopLe from the taint of pauper- ism. Mr O. T. Williams said al, th, oug, h ,he was in sympathy with the suggestion to apply for an emergency grant, he believed the bestt policy would be to get fuJi information to send up. lIe suggested, however, that the return received from the Gwyrfai district be submitted to the Executive Committee, and that that committee should forward a claim for a.n emergency grant. Mr Wm. George seconded. Tho Clerk said he was going to London on Tho Uerl, sa, i y he Nv  Monday and would, if the committee wished, place the circumstances as affecting: Carnarvon- shire before the National Relief Committee. The Clark's suggestion was adopted. SUBSCRIPTION LIST. I Mr R. T. ioncs moved that a subscription lust be opened for the county. This, he said, would afford mamy Wealthy people an opportunity of giving another donation, inasmuch as the sums they had contributed to the National Fund were not what was expected of them. 11 Mir W. George thought if the National Relief ^Mamittee knew there wae a, fund opened, I their share of the National Fund would not be as much as would otherwise be the oase. It Witts decided not to open a local fund. I, NO EXECUTIVE. A discussion took place on the question of appointing an Executive Committee. A pro- posal by Mr O. T. Williams that a committee of eleven be appointed was withdrawn, and the ques- tion was then deferred. I BELGIAN REFUGEES. The Clerk said numerous inquiries were made by people with regard to the accommodation of Belgian children, ajid he (plained that the pub- lic were under a misapprehension. The Belgian refugees in this country included many men and their wives, and not children only as some people thought. I COUNTY COUNCIL S WORK. Mr R. T. Jones asked the Clerk whether cer- tain work done by the Surveyor's Committee of the County Council in a certain district had been let by contract. The Clerk protested that a sta-tement of that kind should be made in public. He said it was most Wif-ai-r. Mr Jonee ealki he did not know whether it was a fact or not. If it wus not a fact the Clerk might say so. The Clerk said there was Dot the slightest foundation for the statement. The County Coun- cil never let work by contract, and the question of ldtu.g it by contract was not even discussed. The statement should not have been made. Mr R. T. Jones: The statement was not made by me. The Clerk Every contract of the County Council is direct labour