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I WITH CROXJE IN HIS LAAGER. GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION BY A BRITISH PRISONER. THE TRIE STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED. From Mr. BENNET BURLEIGH. By special arrangement with the Daily Telegraph I for simultaneous publication. O"FO:TLIS. March 6. Through tie kindness of Captain W. X. Con- frere, V.C., who, was wounded at Colenso, and now here on General Stevenson's staff, I have procured tha following narrative of Trooper Ha>3ock, of Kitcl1ener's Horse. Ha- sock was c;iptured before the action of Feb- ruary 13. and detained in the HOH laager. He *av?"I WiLj .rert on Saturday evening. Feb- ruary 17. by Lieutenant Buchanan to work my way up the Mouder River, along which we had been jjooutiiig". 1 was to look for the rest ct the troop, from whom we had n separated. 1 ?uddeniy found myself in the middle of ,1 p,rt,v of Boe, who were lying hidden amongst tiio bushes, and tried to retiie. A volley was fired at me. My horse -was killed, and. falling upon mo:, we rolled together into the river. Luckily, at that spot it was not very deep. The Boers came down and extricated Ill", thell t >ok my bandolier and equipment, and uade me a prisoner. Wa tbm went to the drift, and wadod across t,) the north side, whvre their laager was. I was taken before Commandant Cronje, who asked im our strength and move, menu. On IllY repl.viug that I was only a trooper and did not know, he aid 'Oh. never mind. if ou don't w\mt to tell me. I not try tl mako you.' A guard was placed over1 me. and we ,itay-ed the night in the laager. I should say thire were about 6.000 Dutchmen all told, and 4;) women and children. A great ma it among them were Irishmen, a few frV'.KChmsn; in short, p. 1 most every nation w;ih more or le?a numerously represented. All thlt night they were busy entrenching themselves, employing a great deal of native labour to hpp them. Next morning the English attack ho,g. The shelling wa.* eo heavy that about ten o clock the laager ecu Id not be lived m. ao my guard and I were gent- across the nnff and u;to the trencher. The Boers did not m the least mind our attack. and laughed amon81, themselves a they saw the men a"anrin& They allowed them to "ome up to a>OoI\t 600 yard* from the trenches, and then opened a tremendous fire from their rifloa. It dId not seem to be aimed at an'v particular man. but tnore at a certain fixed distance. At b,, they fired a* fast ag thy could "The rane was obtained by a few picked shots. who fired, watched the dust caused bv the strike of the bullet, and then gave out the range. Our men came up to within 150 vards and then retired. They fird 1 I'Y'the b nger distance., but all their fi '"1' d to me to lie short. I do not think that more than tiLrty Bor8 were killed and wounded tlmt d"y. Our (British' wounded were well treated b\ the Dutch, but x I tof them ??r, left i.: n h:arhih:;e"; Oillh: tle:f; of the B?r reque6t for an armistice. All the week the English shells fell eOil. stantly. The naval sum- damaged us verv htle. for we could hear the report and whistle of the coming 9bell¡¡, and had time to g. r under cover. (:\B-(.'IE'3rl" an error, for th velocity of na,.al shells exeeod tbclt of sound.) The howitzers were different, the shea and report being almost simultaneous owiits t > their firing trom a shorter ranse. An error.) On narsday a howitaer-lyddiu—shell dropped upon a Maxim-Nordenfelt (Vickers-Majim) and wrecked it. killin6 eight men. They were all buried on the spot where Ihey fell. This was the coarse followed all thionsrii the week. Any men killed 1<ere at. once buried where they "The shelling on Monday nisht destroyed several wagons, two of whieh were on either "ifle of Cronje's own. Xo one could have been braver thau be was. He stood upon the wagon tnep field-glares in hand 8!ld ?:d not seem to care in the f least how thickly the sheils and bullets fo. Many of the Free Stators. however, were o.i te the reverse. and were in a great state of terror when the bombardment began The ammunition wagons blew up, and several of ûe provision wagons were burned. The shrapnel killed the majority of the hones and cattle, which had no shelter but the hunks of the river. Beyond that the fl-e rlid little real damage. The trenches were tiaite bomb-proof, being constructed something like a oottle—narrow at the top and opening on. below, say, 2tt. at top to 1ft. and 5ft. at thp, hottnn1. "They wer not in one lon line but in a fucoef-sion of pits from 6f*. to 18it- long and a!,otlt 4ft. 6i11., in depth Many of the trenched, "ore :on;. underground tWH,eb. with but a '!>eniQS on the shaft at either end. The extracted soil was heaped in front levelled off about lft high. No one lived the laaffer after the Saturday nigh1-aiI, even the women and children, W('1"c in the trenches. "Cron.ie and the commandants had frequent discussions as to what was to be done Cronje h'.TOrelf I';a, in favour of the whole gradually dribbling away in small bodies. Commandant r>e Ber3. with J.OOO men on the bevt horses, riid get off on Thursday night, February s. The great reliance was on General Joubert and 7.;(;) expected from Lady.mith. and another IJOO supposed to be coming down the Modder WJ1en Sunday. February 25aid thore was no ne-.TK of reinforcements coming Cronje assembled all the commandants and burghers, :>1111 ,the." dis us-ed the situation. Cronje him- self tried to urge them to try and cut them- selves out, but they would have none of it, and it wa' finally decided that unless help came on the following day they would sur- render. No help did come and Cronje surren- dered on Tuesday. February 27, at daybreak. I was well treated. What rrtions th\v got I had. and I was allowed to CO aheut will. my guard pretty moch where ] wished. Their men and commandauts talked Irvely to me. The discussed the war, and ?.y th,r subject I liked t" talk of. n?,?, hief anxiety wad as to whether Lord Rob4?rtu wcaid march on Blosmfontein or on Kini- berley. I have myself no doubt, that. could th»y hve kept 11I..¡r la"r out of lire, they x nld never have surrendered. The loss of the provision wagons was what caused them t, give in. They had only four day" food left. Their ammunition wis still p)<:ntifn1. Alter the explosion if the ammunition wagons by shell fire on February 19, all the remaining cartridges were distributed throughout the trencheB, and on the south side every trench was mill fall of unused ammunitiOn The Tvajority seemed to mind the surrender but little. The Free Staters seemed particularly «ick of the war. and the Traiuvaalers were }-,n, ht:le more keen. "The effect of the shell fire was very dif- ferent to what I expected. Shrapnel and lvddite alike did little harm to the men in fhe trenches. The mijority of men and horses ikiUed were killed by shrapnel, whilst the lyddite fired the wajon*. A lyddite shell .o within thirty yards of roe, but beyond roverins me with a yellow powder did rne llu I", whatever. No one minded the lyddite at R;J. hat aU got -d?, -,?r h,. shrapnel wag fihng C?,k i'?gd',the t,h-. :ch ma.n b?,,dt? him taken from the The,- were sunk into the ground near the trenches. No one went t, the M-Iger by day. Everything was fetched by n.ch'. .11..n it was Bafe to leave the tren,'Ue8," Amongst the trophies "Rober1J!'s Horse" possess are Cronie's green bell-tent and ox- wag-.n. A rJiøtin¡;uiehe(} !najor in General command ha securcd a pair of v-omen s stays as a souvenir—presumable a •pare pair of rll t'ronje's, for they arc new an") marked Hid., le 28in.-trulv a modest price for a substantial figure. But the trophies in the hands of the troops are endless. Amongst the official papers in the sacor. were Cronje's commission, signed by President ftteyn. and many public and private Je'ter? of considerable interest and political importance.

TO-DAY'S LIST OF CASUALTIES. DEATH OF COLONEL GOUGH Among the cntuaities announced on Satur- day ;u tile death or Colonel the Ron. George Hough at Norvals Pont oil March 23. A message from Cape Town stated that in- formation had heen received there that there are 67 unwounded prisoners 2ud iiuttalion R4!girnent at Pretoria Captain C. M. Kemble. of the Army Service Corps, died of enteric fever at Blc.emfontein «n March 29.

DURHAM COAST RAILWAY. A Ssahtun Harbour eOI'N'9pondent st,1te that Ix<rd Tjondonderry has sold his Seaham and finnderland pa.ngr and coal lino to the North Eastern Kaihvay Company for the pur- pose of extending the Durham Coast Railway row being built. Tha price paid to his lord- ship w ov>:r tlOO.OOO.

T.UXCKT FOE SHAVING.—Everyone who sh,?,. siu aid use the &b?- Milk and Sulphur 6 up. wliijh .k" a li.?, creamv atber, •ofteos the DeaPd. prevents irritation, and does ■ ofc dry on the skin. Delicate perfume. AILI Ckeaiata, groews. ac. Refue6 iimtauoos.

DELAGOA BAY ARBITRATION AMERICAN COUNSEL INTERVIEWED. Paris, Sunday.—The "New York Herald" 'Paris edition) publishes an interview with Mr. Treharne, the counsel who represented the Cnited States before the Delagea Bay Railway arbitration tribunal at Berne, and who has juat passed through Paris, Mr. Treharne said that the court's decision has been a great surprise, but it is Oldy a provisional judgment, a it does not deal with the faets of the ca-e and conclusions of the arbitrators. When we have the complete judgment and the reasons of the tribunal for its decision we shall study them carefully, Xot till then will it be poss,ble to express an opinion on its legality and equity. There JS no possible appeal, but the verdict must be baaed upon the facts of the case and the rights of the parties. The "United States will not lightly reject the judgment. It will respect the tribunal, but it desires absolute justice for its dtizens.-Reuter.

FRENCH AND THE SAHARA. ELATION OF THE PARIS PRESS. Paris, 8atarday,-The Paris newspapers to-1 day all contain articles on the brilliant Rue. cess achieved by the French forces at Inghar, in which they point out the important results to be e.tpeelÐ<i. They say the occupation of 1 TidikelUand Swat and the almost complete destrnmon of the hostile tribes will assure the establishment of French influence in all the surrounding region, and open to view the esrablishment of a line of communica- t,?? between Southern Algeria. Sencganibia, and T mboctc>o, A telegram from Algiers to Ote "Libre Parole" etates that oomiderable reinforcements, drawn from dJlfercnt garri- sons in the Province of Oran. have been sent .onth by the q" i,k,,t route. Th,y are concen- I tr,,ti??C at Ain Sefra, where Colonel .rlrn?', who is in command of the new force, has re- ceived from the C ommander.in.hief sealed orders, which he is to open only when already on the march-Renter.

ESTERHAZY AND THE ARMI EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATIONS. Paris, Satnrday,-ng to the "Aurom," Major Estei?havy. in the new deposition he ha. made before the French Con.-«ul in London, accuses himself of high treason, forgery, and blackmailing, committed, as he alleges, in the course of the Dreyfus affair by express order and for the benefit of the supreme heads of the Army. Apart altogether from the Dreyfus affair, he declares that while acting as major with a French regiment he committed certain forgeries by order of the officer in command. Finally, Major Esterhazy is 8tated to have shown the Consul written proofs of "u I understandIng between General Roget and 1I. Deroulede with a view to a military coup d'etat.-Reuter,

RUSSIA AND COREA. COURSE OF ACTIO-NI. Yokohama, Sunday.—The Japanese news.: papers assert that the Russian squadron is still I at Chemuhiho, and will pr bably proceed to Masampho to enforce the Russian demand. It is believed that in the event of Corea yielding Japan will demand a similar concession on tils Corean coat-Reuler.

PARIS EXHIBITION. Paris, Saturday.—The following details are published regarding the procedure which will be followed at the opening of the Exhibition President Loabet will proceed first to the Champ de Mars. M. Millerand, Minister of Commerce and Industry, handing the Eihibi- tion over to him in the Salle des Fetes. Speeches will be delivered by M, Loubet and by M. Valdeck Rousseau, the Premier. After inspecting this part of the Exhibition the Pre- sident will formally open the new Alexander Bridge, and will finally proceed to the build- ings 011 tie Champ Elysees.—Eeuter.

VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION. New York, Sa.tnrday.-The "Herald" corre. spondeut at Port of Spain states that the Venezuelan Government cfficials report severe fighting near Bolivar City on the 22nd inst., resulting in the defeat of the rebels, who lost 223 killed and 80 prisoners, besides a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The Government loss wa« small. Twelve hundred rebels are reported to be retirinc into the interior of Guiana.—Reuter.

( -—?_?_ — THE ITALIAN CHAMBER. Rome. Saturday.—The Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies, Signor Palberti, announoee his resignation. The offices in coni nection with the bureau of the Presidency of the Chamber will be re-constituted on Monday next.—Central News. Rome Saturday.—The sitting of the Chamber t-o-day lasted only a few minutes. The Vice- President (Signor Palberti), who occupied the Chair, antiou ced that the President and the other ejected officials of the Chamber had resigned. The Premier (General Pellouxl moved that, the election of a President and other officials should take place on Monday and this -?,s agreed. The Socials regard the resignations as proof af the Rue"R of thetrpoiinofob?rnption.anftdec?re? thev will continue to follow it.-Dalziel.

j AMERICAN NATAL DESEHTION. Washington, Saturday Morning-Âdmiral Schley has sent in a report giving a return of the desertions from the United States squadron in South American waters. These are 80 numerous as to be disquieting. The present demand for seamen has caused much higher wages to be offered in that region, and the Jack Tars have been unable to resist the temp- tation, the majority of them going aboard British ohipø,-Cent,ra¡ News.

CUTTING EASTERN CABLES. I Washington, Friday Moming.-Ths House to- night, after considering a claim for damages for cutting the cable between Hong Kong and Manila. during the war with Spain, decided that they mould not pay it.—Central News

THEATRE BURNED DOWN. I Chicago. Friday Night. The Columbia Theatre was burned down this evening. For- tunately, there was no loss of life. The esti- mated damage is £ 200.000. Miss Eilen Terry nzlmed the theatre in 1885.—Central News.

THE SPANISH BUDGET. MADRID. Saturday. The Chamber has adopted the budget in its entirety.—Reuter.

ENGINE-DRIVER S TERRIBLE EXPE- RIENCE. John Innes, engine-driver. Lumphinnins. ha<J a terrible experience on (Saturday morning. He w«ui shunting wagons and obeerved people running to the rear of the train, On getting down he found he had killed hi. son, aged two years.

THE SECRET OF A CLEAR SKIN, soft, white hands, and luxuriant hair is found ii, the per. fect action of the pores produced by CU'lICURA SOAP, beyond all comparison the most effec- tive skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and s..eete"t for toilet, ba th, and nursery. It is i4 preventive of pimples, blackheads, red, rough, and oily skin, red, rough hands with shapeless nails, dry, thin, and falling hair, and simple baby blemishes, because a preventive of ;nflamma.- tion and clogging of the pore3. L14308—U OUTDOOR RELIEF,—This is not a. question for Poor-law Guardians, nor does it refer to Old-"ge I'eiKioib It simply relates to the .pee, "Outdoor Relief"—as weU as "Indoor"- wuich Munday's "Viridme" affords to ail who suffer from Corns, New or Old Corns. Mar- vellous and rapid cure without pinl The inTentor d.m a penRon for rt6eving suffer lug humanity. In bottlM. 1&, poet free J :n:a:nist.n H=",td'r. tr

WELSH COLLIERS' WAGES.  GREAT AN UNEXPECTEDLY GREAT ADVANCE, I AUDIT GIVES AN INCREASE OF 13,3 PER CENT. Prepared as tho workmen's rppresenta- tives on the South Wales Sliding-scalo Committee were to hear on Saturday that a substantial increase in the wages of the colliers would be announced, they were not san!!1.1ine enough to boheve that the advance would be 1al per cent. They had Iwen disappointed before. When the audit governing the wages for the two months commencing on the 1st of Decem- ber latt only justified ati aclmnce of 11 per cent., they expressed surprise, inasmuch as they expected something li!;c 5 per cent. The fact was that very little coal had been delivered on the new contracts, but if the scale works in a disappointing manner on a rising market the men have all the advantage when the swing of the pendu- lu.n goes in the other direction. On this occasion there was a general feeling that the advance would be somewhere about 10 per cent., and when it was announced that 31 would be added on to that the greatest satisfaction was expressed, and the result of the audit was telephoned or telegraphed to all the chief mining centres. The selling price of coal which justifies a rise of wages to 48] above the standard of 1870 shows the average selling price of coal coming within the audit of the last two months is somewhere between 13s. 3.14d. and 13s. 6.86d. It is evident, therefore, that the full effect of the boom upon the men's wages is nothing reached yet. It is somewhat difficult to compare the present advance with those which have taken place in the past, inas- much as the terms of the agreement vary. It is well known that the highest advance upon the standard which the colliers ever experienced was 07j per cent. in 1891. But at that time they were working under a scale which gave them a rise of 10 per cent. in wages for every shilling rise in the price of coal. whereas under the 1892 agreement, which is now in force, the advance is only 81 per cent. per shilling. It follows that had the same conditions been in force in 1891 as at the present time the men would be receiving oo per cent, instead of 57-J above the standard. The comparison, therefore, should be 48; now, as against 55. What the effect of the last audit will have upon the coal market it is difficult to say. Expe- perience of former occasions, when high wages have ruled, leads one to the belief that the production in the future will be restricted. There are a number of men wno are satisfied with a certain wage, and if they can earn that in four days they will find some excuse for not working six. The effect which this will have upon col- liery shares will be realised when we point out that whatever number of men go down the pit the establishment expenses remain the same. In other words, the CG-t of production when wages are high is out of all proportion to the actual addi- tions to the wages sheet. It will take some time to consider the pros and cons in order to arrive at any trustworthy fore- cast in regard to the future. A meeting of the sliding-scale joint com- mittee was held at the offices of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Ooalowcera' Association on Saturday. Mr. Archibald Hood presided, and Mr. W. Abraham. M.P., was in the vice-chair. There was a full attendance of members. The result oi the reoent audit was reported, and it showed an advanoe of 13J per cent. (to commence from April 1), which is equal to 485 per cent, on the standard of 1879. Our representative spoke to several of the workmen's representatives, all of whom were in iiigh spirits about the news. Their expressions were summed up by Mr. John Wil- liam -"This ikdvance is highly satisfactory to all of us." I OFFICIAL REPORT. The following official report was issued to the press after the meeting: — A meeting of the siidiug-scale joint com- mittee was held at Cardiff on Saturday to receive the report of the joint accountants (Messrs. J. C. Kirk and C, E. Parsons) on their audit of the coalowners' books for the two months ended February 28. 1900. As a result, the wages payable at the associated collieries phall be 483 per cent, above the standard of becember, 1879, being au advance of 13t per cent. as and from April 1, 1900. (Signed) Owners' Side: Archibald Hood. William Jenkins, Edward Jones, M. Wolsten- holme. Joseph Shaw, Clifford Cory, W. Gascoyne Dalziel (secretary). Workmen's Side: W. Abraham, W. Brace. T. D. Isaac, Alfred Onions, Evan Thomas, D, Morgan (anthracite), D. Beynon, D, Watts Morgan, John Williams, William Williams, John Da.vies. T. Richards (secretary). The following disputes were discussed and eventually referred to one representative on each side of the committee with the power to effect a settlement if possible:- Lancaster Steam Coal Colliery, Cwmtillery, surface men's wages, referred to Messrs. Evan Thomas and Edward Jones, Biaenavon timbermen's wages, referred to Messrs Clifford Cory and W. Brace. Llanhilleth dispute. referred to UeBsrs. Wol- stenholme and Alfred Onions, on tie under- standing that the notices given by the work- men terminating contracts shall be withdrawn. Pentre hauliers' dispute, referred to Messrs. W. Jenkins and John Davies, on the under- standing that the men should withdraw their notices. Tredegar dispute as to hours, referred to Messrs. Joseph Shaw and D. Watts Morgan. I EASTER HOLIDAYS. I lutie workmen s representatives made au application on behalf of the workmen to have Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday observed as holidays. The owners' representa- I tives agreed to make this concession upon the condition that the night men shall present themselves for work on the Monday night and the day shift attend at their work at the usual time on the Tuesday morning.—The workmen's representatives agreed upon this condition. RESULTS OF AUDITS TO DATE. Peroentage Re- above Dat.. dactions. Advxnws. Standard. 189J—April 1 6t *?° ° 1? „ —June I 3i 10 -Aug. 1 1J 1U „ -Oct. 1. li 121 -D,?. l — 20 lf:b: L' = M 2? -April 1 — 3j 30 „ —June 1 7\ — 27 -Ang. 1 3J 231 ..—Oct. H — 221 -D". l H — 2t 1g: L: 1t = -April I U ?.—?.??? 18) .Jnne 1. U 17? —Aug. I is „ —Oct. 1 21 — 121 —Dec. 1 no change — 121 l:' L:no CNLD< 11J -Airil I 1 It Ili iii -JQ- 1 nb change — lit Aug. 1 io change — Ill i i?1 J:f1A! iit -D? 1 no change 10 1897=P; L: = fg -Anvil 1 11 IU „ -Ju"' 1 no change — 11$ „ —Aug. 1 11', change — lit —Oct. 1 r.o change lli -Dee. 1 no change lli lig, _F, b.1 '? ''? ?.?;?.?'? (April 1 to September 1. strike.) „ —Sept. l — 5 17? —Dec. 1 — 2* 20 11;1 L'" H ?- H; Apri 1 — 35 22h „ —June 1 ?".? a 2? -Aug. 1 ]; 25 -Sept. 1 —^Dec. — 30 1900—Fpb. 1 — 5 33 I 1\¡1 t. m 481 DISPUTE AT DOWLAIS COLLIERIES Notices to cesee work on April 30 next were handed in on Saturday by the miners em. ployed at the Dowlais Iron Company's No. 1 Pit, Vodn.jw, in consequence of a demand made to the oompany having not been com- pliedplied with for an additional allowance 0n the working of the coal, owing to a change in the scam and the presence of more "clod" than hitherto.

BRIDGEND TAILORS' STRIKE. After seven days' idleness the Bridgend tailors will -s.?-- work t.-dzy (Monday) haTing ?? ?. conceded all their demands. The original dispute was for an advance of id. per hour on the log, and an understanding that work was not to be sellt from the town to be done.

A fire broke out in the vast granary of M'Cofh's, Perth. Within half an hour the roof fell in. The damage is estimated at £ 12,000.

I ACCOUCHEMENT OF THE DUCHESS OF YORK. The Prest Association telegraphs that tbe following bulletin was issued ou Saturday-tit Sandringham, "Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York gave birth to a son this morning at half-past seven o'clock. Her Royal Highness and the infant Prince are doing well. "JOHN WILLIAMS. M.B. "ALAN REEVE MANBY, M.D." The following bulletin was issued on Sunday evening from Sandringham: — "York Cottage (6.0 p..i.). "T>uehe»* of York and infant Prince continue to do well. "JOHN WILLIAMS. M.D., "ALAN REEVE MANBY, M.D."

JUDGE OWEN AS QUARTER SESSIONS CHAIRMAN. RIVAL RESOLUTIONS TO-MORROW IN PEMBROKESHIRE. A motion of contidence in Judge Owen will be moved at the Pembrokeshire Quarter Sessions at Haverfordwest to- morrow. The proposer is Mr. Richard Carrow. This is a counter-blast to the motion to be moved by Mr. Charles Mathias, that a new chairman be appointed. From the expressions in the local press we gather that the motion of Mr. Mathias has aroused considerable feeling throughout the county, where hi Honour .J udge Owen is deservedly popular and highly respected.

ITHE NEW EDUCATION CODE LETTER FROM MR. CHAMBERLAIN. HINTS AT THE REMOVAL OF OBJECTIONS. At a meeting of the Birmingham School Board on Friday night the following reply to a resolution, a copy of which was for- warded to Mr. Chamberlain, was read:— "Colonial Office, March 23. 1900. Dear Sir.— Mr. Chamberlain desires me to acknowledge tho receipt of your letter of the 26th insc., calling his attention to the motion in regard to the Elementary Code of 1900 at the next meeting of the Birmingham School Board. I have to say that Mr. Chamberlain has com- municated with the Vice-President of the Oommittec of Council on Education, and that, although the Government will press for I the change in question, he understands that the department has other alterations in contemplation which he hopes will remove all objection.—youre, Ac., AMPTHILL." I

THE BOAT RACE. I EASY WIN FOR CAMBRIDGE. It was thought that Cambridge would prove an easy wmner. and so it has proved. Oxford won the toss a-nd chose the Surrey side, and this promised, perhaps, a better race than might have been expected. As the dark blues took the water they were loudly cheered by the spectators, and a bigger cheer went up when a minute later the favourites appeared, Some difficulty was experienced in getting the boats into position, owing to the heavy tide, but at last-at 1.5"-the race began. In a few seconds it was apparent that Cambridge were in splendid form. They were quickest away and rowed splendidly. Rowing a stroke of 41, the light blues passed the London Rowing Club leading by h-If length, 0 'f"d :I:n;UYR:[e.ett ?:: I the finish of Gibbon's, and Cambridge forged ahead. Nearing Craven Steps, the. light, blues :'1c:tfh" eie;:sbe: I length, and from this point the favourites rowed as they pleased. That Cambridge would win easily enough was the opinion of everybody, but not even the most sanguine of their supporters could have supposed the race would degenerate into a procession so soon. After passing Walden's it ceased to be a race. At the Crabtree Cambridge were six lengths ahead, and, increasing their lead at every stroke, they shot Hammersmith Bridge many lengths in front. Not for years has a crew won with such ease-the dark blues were completely done up, and gaining every inch of the way the light blues were lengthening the gap at Barnes Bridge. and paddled past the stake-boat the easiest of winners by twenty lengths. The time of the race was 18min. 47sec.. which is equal to the best time recorded in the race. PREVIOUS RESULTS. Year Winner. Course Time! Won by 1846 Cambridge M to P 21m 5s Two lengths '848 Cambridge P to M 22m Easily 1M9 Oxford PtoM Foul }rlg rtoM21m36s ¡Oe 1M4 Oxford P N 25m 29. Eievenstrokee 1866 Cambridge M to P 25m 50, Half a l?.gth 1857 O?rd' PtoM 22? 55, 35 .? ?"?? 1853 Cambridge P to M 21m 23s 22 see 1859 Oxford p t. N Cambridgeeuk 1860 Cambridge P to M 26m 5s One length 1861 Oxford PtoM 23m 288 43 sec J8(,2 Oxford P t. 24m 418 30 sec 1863 Oxford M to P 23m 10. 43 sec 1864 Oxford PtoM 23m 15s 26 sec 1865 Oxford P to M 21m 50s 'onr lenhø 1866 O?fwd P t- M 25m 50s I'?. l?.gth? 1867 Oxford P to M 22m 39. H?fatMjrth 1868 Oxford P to M 20m 37o Three lengths 1869 Oxford PtoM 20m 6s Three lengths 1870 C-bridg. PtoM 22m 5. 0. ?tt 1871 O?bSd? PMM25m%a } o??fth 1872 C-b.dg. P to M 21. 11 Two lengths 1873 Cambridge P to M 19m 36s Three lengths 1874 Cambridge P to M 22m 35s Three lengths crdP t. M 22. 2 30 l Ctmbhd?e t:ît ::¡8DS ,977 Dmd-h?t P to M 24. 61. 1878 Oxford P to M 23m 12s ?see 1879 Cambridge P to M 21.. 18 lengths 1880 Oxford P to M 21m 23*s 3\ lengths 1881 Oxford P to M 21m 52s 'Fwo ?n?ht 1882 Oxford P to M 20m 12, 20 sec 1883 Oxford P to M 21m 18s .54 lengths 1884 Cambridge P to M 21m 39s 2?)enfths 1885 Oxford p to bTI21m 3 'ITjree lengths IBM Cambridge P to M122. 0: 2.3M. length 1887 Cambridge P to M 20m 528 34 lengths 1888 CftmbrM?e P to M ?Om4aa Sx ??ths 1889 Cambridge pp P to ?31, 1 2?0 D: 4184.. T.. legth, 1890 Oxford P to M 22m 3s O?e length 1891 Oxford P to M 21nl 48, Half a length 1892 Oxford P to M 19m 21s 2?nf{.h? 1893 Oxford P to M)18m 478 1 length 4 feet 1994 Oxford PtoM 21m 39s Il:x. 1896 Oxford P to M 20- 60. l?.gth. l= g::J PtoM I' Sf:. bn:¡enrth I 1897 Oxford P to M 19m. 12.. 2 1-3 )ea?th< 1898 Oxford PtoM 22m. 15.. KMilv 1899 Cambridge P to M 2 m, 4., Si? l?gths ,Wj Cambridge PtoM!l8m'4??. Msi? I STEAM LAUNCH BLOWS UP. A terrible sequel to the boat race occurred on Saturday at the Swan Pier, London Bridge. About a down people had hired the launch Star to see the boat raoe, and after the finish returned to London Bridge, singing and cheer- ing. They arrived at six o'clock, and. a* it was cold, got off the boat as quickly as possible, and made for their homes or for the neighbouring refreshment bars, leaving the three men in charge of the boat at the pier. One was on the boat; the others were on tho pier making the boat fast, when suddenly the boiler of the launch burst. So great was the force of the explosion that with the exception of the funnel, which was blown some hundred yards right against the bridge, all that remained of the boat were some splinters. Nothing more has been seen of the man who was on board. The two men on the pier were hurled into the water, but were recovered and taken to the hospital. They are suffering from severe scalds and burns, besides shock. The pier-master and two or three employes are also suffering from shock.

I BRIDGEND WORKHOUSE EXTENSIONS. At Saturflay's meeting of the Bridgend Gnar- diaJ18 a letter was read from the Local Govern- ment Board informing them that they must proceed forthwith with the contemnlated exten- sions of the work11ouõÐ. which was already overcrowded, and provision must be made.- After some discussion, notice of motion was given by Mr. f. 1. 0, Nicholl that he would move that day three weeks the adoption of the n""essa.' resohttions for carrying out the ,he nec(!.?ary r??oltitioiis for caTr?,in.- out the

RESTORATION OF PORTHKERRV VIADl'CT. The first passenger train over the Porthkerrv .Viaduct, near harry, oil tlie Vale of Glamor- gan Railway, after iu restoration will he i-n,, either on the 8tli or 10th inst., and the Board of Trade inspection will take place meanwhile.

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MILITARY TATTOO AT i CARDIFF. A GATHERING OF NEARLY 20,000 PEOPLE. A military tattoo organised by the Cardiff and South Wales Tactical Society in aid of the funds for our sick and wounded soldiers, our women and children who have suffered through the war in South Africa, and for the families of the Reservists was held in the foot- I ball enclosure, Cardiff Arm," Park, on Saturday night, and was in every respect an unqualified success. The attendance must have been eioee upon 20,000. the whole of the stand accommodation being fully occupied, while many thousands who arrived late had to take up such other points of 'vantage as were open. l.'h pcl i ? who guarded the entrances to the park had a very difficult task to perform, aud on one or two occasions were nearly over- powered by the crowd which demanded admission. Colonel J. Owen Quirk, C.B., D.S.O., who commands the 41st Rgimental District, and is also president of the tactical society, took a very active interest in the movement, but the chief credit for arranging the numerous details in such a satisfactory manner most be given to Major E. M. Bruce- Vaughwi, 3rd V.B. Welsh Regiment (whom the colonel appointed his 6taff officer), and Captain H, Chester Vivian, 2nd Glamorgan Volunteer Artillery. Those officers devoted a great amount of time to the preliminaries, with the result that a magni- ficent military display was afforded with- out a single hitch. The corps and detach- merits which took part in the the tattoo were a troop of the Royal Gloucaster Hussars, com- manded by a sergeant-major; 2nd Glamor- gan Artillery, commanded by Colonel U, û. Fishery a section of the Coast Battalion Royal Engineers, Severn Division Hoyal Engineers Volunteers, under Major Hughes, and the Cardiff Detachment 3rd Vol. Batt. Wel-h Regiment, commanded by Colonel J. Gaskell. The muster was a good one, over 700 taking part in the tattoo, of whom 100 were tor,h- bearers. The various detachments assembled at the Drill-hall, under the command of Colonel J. Gaskeil, and, headed by torch-bearers and the lUassed bands of the Artillery, Rifles, and Engineer Volunteers, marched to the park. Here they deployed iuto line, and Colonel Gaskell handed over the parade to Major Bruce-Vaughan, who had charge of the interest- ing proceedings which followed. Colonel Quirk was received with a general salute, and then the massed buglers sounded the "First Post." The drum and fife and bugle bands marched round the ground, ac?mpanied by to'ch- bearers. The force was then divided into 1 national brigades, and marched past in the following order:—English Brigade (Artillery under Major Boulter Cookl, Scotch Bri- gade (Royal Engineers Volunteers, led by Captain Caple), Irish Brigade (half of the 3rd Welsh, under Major Fowler), and Welsh Brigade (composed of the re- mainder of the 3rd WeHh. with the Maxim gun, under Captain Morns). The m,,c.d bands played the following popular national tunes:—English, "British Grena- them Scotch, "Cock 0' the North"; Irish. "St. Patrick'. Day," and Welsh, "Ap Shenkin," the huge crowd cheering lustily as each brigade passed the saluting point. The next interesting items consisted of sword drill by the Gloucester Hussars, sword and lance drill by a detachment of Glamorgan Constabulary and Cardiff Police, and bayonet exercise by a section of the Coast Battalion Royal Engineeri,, all of whom acquitted themselves well. The attack on an outpost which followed was. however, the most interesting part of the proceedings. A temporary fort at the Westgate-sireet end of the ground was manned by Artillery (acting as infantry) and Royal J,ngineeTB. The attacking party sent out scouts, who quickly felt the enemy and re- tired. The 3rd V.B. Welsh then extended al-ro," the ground and advanced in good order. Soon the rifle fire became almost deafening, but the Maxim, which would have added considerably to the noise, refused to act. The infantry crept along and eventually charged the fort with a cheer. after which the "Cease fire" was sounded. The "Last Post" was Bounded, the troops re-assembled, and the bands played "God Save the Queen," the vast audience joining in Colonel Quirk called tor three cheers for her Majesty, which were also heartily taken up- The pr??dings were ::d iires oc,ss oe searchlight brought to bear on the enclosure. and worked by Captain Evans with electricity obtained from the post-office. There were numerous flights of rockets discharged during the evening. The mayor (Councillor S. A. Brain), who occupied a seat in the grand stand, was escorted to the ground by 50 men of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers, under the command of Captain H. C. Vivian. When the troops returned to the Drill-hall they were briefly addressed by Colonel Gaskell. who said that joint meetings of that kind fostered a feeling of comradeship among the various branches of the jraxiliary force and inspired emulation. It has been impossible yet to ascer- tain the takings, but they must be very con- siderable.

MONMOUTHSHIRE VOLUN- TEER ARTILLERY. DEPARTURE FOR ALDERSHOT TO-DAY. The officers and men of the Monmouthshire Artillery Volunteer Brigade, under the com- mand of Colonel Wallis. leave their home. by special train this (Monday) morning for three months" training at Aldershot. They will join the speoial train at Newport about 10.20. On Sunday the Newport battery, under Major W. Clifford Phillips, had a parade to St. Paul's Church, where a special service was held. The lessons were read by Major Phillips and Lieutenant Linton, and the sermon preached by the vicar (the Rev. J. T. Wrenford). All told. the brigade of three batteries-9tationed at Newport, Risca, and Panteg-number. 480 officers and men. SEND-OFF AT RISCA. COLONEL THE HON. P. C. MORGAN ON THE WAR. A cold collation was given at the Risea Public hall on Saturday evening, when a hearty send-off was given to the officers and men. At the -.m?.*?nient f the aft??, r:ner proceedings e:J half an :una¡::r I tobacoo were presented to each man in the brigade, non-smokers receiving a pocket-knife. Mr. A. Finch, Abercarn, also presented the Abercarn members of the battery with a pipe and half-pound of tobacco. Colonel the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P., in responding to the toast of "The Army. Navy, and Reserve Porcec," said, as an old soldior who had served in a difficult and trying campaign, be felt that in the present war the Army had not only held its own, but fairly and honourably met the task it had had to do. He could not give the Army any greater credit than that. When they looked at the terrible way in which the officers and men had suffered, and the way in which the men had continued to fight, with hardly anything to 'eat and only the clothes in which they steod-when thjy looked at what they had to fight against—an enemy in superior force in extraordinary posi- tions, prepared many months previously, and armed with marvellous guns and rifles—then it oould be fairly said that they had fully upheld their reputation. Then, the men of the Navy had distinguished themselves with the guns, which they "ran" in such a marvellous manner, and had arrived when necessity arose. The War Office had also recognised the worth of the Volunteers, and they were imbued with the most patriotic sentiment. Perhaps, he him- self was too old to fight now—("Not a bit")- but he was as ready as any.

I RESERVISTS' FUND. LAST CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE AT CARDIFF. The last concert organised by the teachers of the Cardiff School Board and so creditably performed by the enjor pupils was given at the Park-hall on Saturday afternoon. The spacious hall was again crowded, and the interest taken in the proceedings showed no sign of diminution. During the pro- ceedings Mr. Lowis lVilliaras, chairman of the school board, delivered an address, in which he stated that the concerts of the schools this year had established a record There was no town in the country which could compare with them as regarded the ability of the children or the amount of money taken. Of course, the credit for this grand success wo.s due in a very great measure to the seal and painstaking care of the teachers. Another point which he would like to emphasise was the faot that the parents of the children had nngrudgingly provided what ir mœt cases was a costly outfit. This generous sacrifice showed the inten,e feeling which pmviilc?ii among the people of Cardiff and their desire to make the horrors of war as light as the circumstances would permit The military P.,t,I. which followed w," thoroughly apprcdated by the audience, and ?at the termination "Soldiers of the Queen" and the National Anthem were sung. On Friday and Saturday evenings a choir under the baton of inr. TTiomas Samuel per- formed in character at the Whitchurch School- room the operetta. "The Merry Milkmaids," by Charles H. Gabr'el. There was a large atten- dance. The proceeds are in aid of the Reser- viA Fnnds. I COMFORTS FOR THE 3rd WELSH Mrs. Thralc-Perkins wishes to thank all kind friends who have contributed to the case of "comforts" for the 3rd Battalion Welsh Regi- ment sent to her through Mrs. Fisher, Radyr; Mrs. James, Taff's Well; and Mrs. Rigg. Whit- ?, Whit- churrlL Mrs is sure the tilings sent will be most useful and greatly appre- ciated by the regiment, and more so as having been sent by 80 many kind friends in the dis- tricts referred to.

ITEACHERS' NATIONAL UNION! MR. A. W. SWASH ON VOLUNTARY I SCHOOLS. THE MERITS OF THE NEW CODE I DISCUSSED. The annual meeting of the South Wales District Union of Teachers was held at Neath on Saturday.—The business session was held in the morning, Mr. C. G. Phillips, Llandilo, the president, occupying the chair. The attendance, which was good, included Messrs. A. W. Swash tyke.pre"ident), A. C. Burgess (ex-president), Cardiff; Philip Thomas (trea- surer), Neath; and E. C. Wiilmot (secretary Cardiff.—A letter was read from Mr. T. Mar- chant Williams thanking the Union for the resolution of congratulation passed on his appointment to the gtipendiaryship of Merthyr. Mr. Williams said that, although a long time had elapsed since he was himself a teacher, yet he itill had the instincts of a teacher-Messrs. Lewis (Abergwynfi), Chapple (Swansea), and J. E. Jones (Llanelly) having been appointed scrutineers of votes, Mr. C. G. Phillips introduced Mr. A. W. Swash, of Car- diff (a nati\e of Xeatlu. the president for the ensuing year. The new president was very warmly greeted. In the course of his presidential address Mr. Swash said he would during his year of office do his best to uphold the dignity and traditions attaching to the chair. (Applause.) Proceeding, the president said that the teacher would ere long be recognised in this country as the expert man who know that he must know the work to which be had devoted his life. On the Continent the teacher was already recognieed, and had a much more potent voice in educational matters (Applause.) One of the greatest evils which teachers had to con- tend against was irregular attendance. The present system was a travesty upon compul- sion, and a faroe. They wanted more execu- tion and less inquiry. (Applause.) It would be laughable if the matter were not serious to observe the manner in which compulsion in regard to regular attendance was burked. Frequently months elapsed between the noti- fication by the school attendance officer and proceedings by the board against the delin- quent parent. In those matters the clerk was too often the medical man who refrained from administering the fetrong drugs -of the law until after mild aperients had repeatedly failed. Stronger measures were absolutely necessary to enforce regular attendance. Pro- ceeding, the president spoke strongly against the employment of pit-boys at the age of twelve, and advocated the increase of the age from twelve to fourteen years. With regard to the introduction of militarism in schools, the speaker said that the only two courses open to the people of this country were con- scription or a great increase in Volunteers who must be efficient. Conscription was Abhorrent to the people of this country. (Applause.) Then, the only other course open was in the direction of greatly increasing the strength of the Volunteer*. And in this respect the schools could do good work. The upper standards should be taught military drill and exercise thoroughly, and by the time they left school they would probably have acquired a liking for Volunteering which would cling to them after schooldays were over. The president, in con- clusion, said that he oould only breakers ahead for voluntary schools, and unless some- thing were done, and done quickly, extinction would follow. The principle of aid from the rates, carrying, of oourse, a proportion of public representation, was strongly opposed in some quarters, but to him it seemed the best solution of the problem. The aid grant did a little good, but it merely touched the fringe. Doles were no good; they on:y put off the evil clty-the day of extinction. (Applause.) The President announced that Mr. Rhys Nicholas, Cwmavon, had been elected vice- president by a large majority of vote#.—Mr. Philip Thomas, Neath, was re-elected trea- surer without opposition, and Mr. E. C, Will- mot, Cardiff, was similarly re-elected secretary. A discussion, opened by Mr. Rhys Nicholas, on the block grant system WM joined in by Mr. J. W. John (Ynishir), Mr. Price, Mr. E. G. Phillips, and osiers, and, on the motion of Mr. Nicholas, the following resolution was carried: —"That, notwithstanding the minor defects of the new Code of 1900, this meeting hopes that the members of Parliament for South Wales will do all in their power to assist the passage of the new Code through Parliament during the present session, and, at the same time, to get more generous treatment for the board and higher grade schools." In the afternoon a public meeting was held at the Gwvn-hall.

INTERESTINGPRESENTATION AT ABERDARE. MR. T. MAP CHANT WILLIAMS AND HIS OLD SCHOOLFELLOWS. On Saturday evening the Boot Hotel, AbeT- dare, was the sceue of a most pleasing function in the re-union of the "old boys" of "Ysgol Comin." who assembled ait dinner for the pur. pose of presenting a congratulatory address to Mr. T. Marchant Williams, B.A.. J.P., upon his appointment as stipendiary magistrate. Mr. John Rees. sub-inspector of schools. Swansea, presided. Mr. John Giles occupied the vice- chair, and the large company present included Alderman Thomas Williams (Merthyr). Mr. T. Goldsworthy (ex-mayor of Newport), Mr. Bees Williams (registrar, oounty-oourt), Mr. David Hughes (high-constable), Colonel The. Phillips, Mr. T. Walter Williams (barrister), Mr. Gomer Jonea isub-irispwtor4 of schools), Mr. W. J. Heppeli (vice-chairman of the school board), and visitors from all quarters of the Princi- pality. Letters of apology were read from MT. William Edwards (her Majesty's inspector of schools), Mr. Walter Hogg, Mr. M. Roberts. Jones, and others. Alderman Thomas Williams submitted the toast of "The Ministers of All Denominations," to which Mr. T. Goldsworthy responded, and the High-constable proposed "The Army and Navy," which was acknowledged by Oolonel Thomas Phillips.—"Local Governing Bodies" toaated by Mr. T. Walter Williams. Messrs. C. Kenghole, L. N. Williams, and Jamee H. James replying. The President, who was heartily cheered, then gave the toast of the evening, "Our Guest." In a pithy speech he traced Mr. Marobant Williams's career since their first acquaintance, 45 years ago. After leaving "Ysgol Comin he migrated to oollege, and became a member of the staff; thence to Aberystwith, where his degree was obtained. Not satisfied with that he became inspector under the London School Board. then wae called to the Bar—where he did good service as counsel for the National Cmon f Elementary T?.,)h?,- a,t?d ?l.. Assistant (h,?ity Cmmisi. v,- promoted to be deputy clerk of arraigns, and finally returned to be chief magistrate of his native town. (Loud applause.) The "boys" of the school were proud of his success, and were pleased to ask his acceptance of an address, which the speaker then presented. Mr. Marchant Williams, in replying, ex- pressed his gratification in receiving such a warm welcome-home after long wanderings in the Wilderness of the world. (Applause.) His Buocess was not, he said, due to wonderful powers, but achieved by downright hard work. He always had the courage of his convictions and never turned back—exoept once, when he was supposed to have jumped to the wrong side of the fence (Laughter.) It was im- possible to say he had made no mistakes or blundered. but they never arose from the fear of men. (Hear, hear.) There was the pleaew-e of having a good local bench of magistrates to associate with, and the advantage of a body of solicitors-many of them old friends- all of whom would observe the rales of the game" and play it honourably. He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for such a cordial greeting. (Loud applause.) Other toasts followed. Mr. J. D. Morgan, Mr. Rees Davies, and Mr. D. R. Griffiths con- tributed to the mit-ariil programme, and "Eos Dar" sang some penillion appropriate to the occasion.

DEATH OF MR. VALENTINE I TRAYE8, J.P., CARDIFF. It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death ot Mr. Valentine Trayes, who passed away at his residence, near Newport, on Sun- day morning. Probably, very few faces were bettor known and very few business men were more generally respected in Cardiff than the deceased gentleman. Mr. Trayes cajne to Cardiff from Cornwall more than 50 years ago, and was until recently entirely engnged in business 011C1',ltion,. vrincipally as the head of the well-known firlll of Trayes "nd Co., timber merchants, whicn he carried on in partnership with liis son, Mr. Frederick Trayes. until last ^eivr, when the extensive business of tile firm was disposed of to Messre. Watson and Co for nittjiy years Sfr. Trayes filled a numher of important positions ill the district. Be was for a long period a member of the Cardiff Corporation and a director of Hills' Dry Dock Company, and up to the time of his death he continued to 1Jc a member of the Cardiff Pilotage Hoard, a director of the Universal Colliery Company, and chairman of Vim, Hancock and Co. (Limited). As a justice of the peace for the connty of Glamorgan he was assiduous, painstaking, and eminently just ir 11." discharge of his duties. In religion Mr. Trayes was a sound and consistent Church- man. and in politics a staunch Conservative, always ready to place his best services at the disposal of his party. The principal attri- butes of his character, by which he will long live in the memory and regard of all with whom he was brought into contact, were his unobtrusiveness. the thorough manner in which he invariably carried out any duty which he undertook, the capacity and mode- ration of his judgment, and the absolutely straightforward line of conduct, from which he was never known to deviate.

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THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. MEETING OF DELEGATES AT SWANSEA. THE DEMAND FOR INCREASE OF WAGES. GENERAL NEW TARIFFS TO BE SUBMITTED. On Saturday at the Working Men's Club, Swansea, a meeting was held of delegates re-, presenting the tinning and finishing depart- ments in the tin-plate trade. Mr. Ben Tilled presided.-The proposed new wuge tariff, which has been drawn up by the men'. committee, and ;s being considered by the masters' committee, who on Thursday arranged counter proposals,! were submitted to the meeting- The Chairman said their agreement reverting to the 1876 li,t expired that day, and they had now to come to new arrangements with the employers. The prosperity of the trade and the strength of the Union I"rranted them in demanding substan- tial increase?. It ?., understood that .-Y new ir('I;eis w:icntood dt f:O that day, so that the men, by continuing work, would not suffer any olts\hiJ.otcif. i be to the credit of the c ne i latioil board that there should be no rupture. The following resolution wa-i n cved by Mr. Godfrey Morgan, Cwmbwrla, and seconded by Mr. J. Branch, Briton Ferry:That this con- ference of workmen in the tiu-plate industry of South Wales urges the inclusion of flux- working, within the meaning of the Factories Act., under the designation 'Dangerous and unhealthy trades.' In the interest of the liealill and life of the workers engaged in working flux, we call for prompt measures to be taken to avoid further evil results from the use of same." -A short discussion ensued, in which Mr. Orbell said the ordinary workman had beco-ne so habituated to the poison that he was now callous, and others fcared to make protest. It was now intruded, however, to appeal to the Home Secretary m this matter. -~The following resolution wao also passed: — "Thut this conference is strongly of the op;niol1 that in the interests of the large number of females employed in the tin-plate tratte it is imperative that a female factory inspector be appointed for South Wales and Monmoutbslnre district. Copies of this reso- lution to be forwarded to the Home Secretary, the Prime Minister, and members of the House of Commons." NEW GENERAL TARIFFS We learn that the meeting came to the important decision to move for a general advance. Up tall then new tariffs for two sections only had been presented to the employers, but the conference decided to draw up new tariffs for the additional nine sections of the trade. The complete new tariff was formulated by the conference, and placed in the hands of Mr. Orbell. We learn that Mr. Orbell proceeded to London on Sunday even- ing to lay the tariff before the central council of the Union, who will make the official com- munication to the employers by Tuesday next, and it will be discussed on Thursday. The men decided not to stop work. but to continue, on the advice of. their leaders, pending a settlement.

QUEEN'S VISIT TO IRELAND. HONOUR FOR THE WELSH FUSILIERS. In connection with the question asked by Colonel Pryce-Jones (Montgomery Boroughs) of the Under-Secretary for War in the House of Commons on Friday night relative to the composition of the Queen's Guard of Honour on her Majesty's journey to Ireland, the Press Association understands that. Colonel Pryce- Jones. with whom Mr. Griffiths (Anglesey) is especially associated in this matter, has re- ceived a telegraphic communication from the officer commanding the 3rd Volunteer Batta- lion Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Chester. The communication states that the officer has decided to invite Colonel Rees. of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fnsiiiers to take part in the proceedings at Holyhead when her Majesty pa?u? through on her way to Ireland. In his telegram the commanding ofli? l:re Volunteers WiU not suffer in prominence in his hands." Colonel Pryce-Jones considers that all the Welsh members who have sup- ported him in his efforts to uphold the c'aims of the Principality will be gratified at the happy issue.

THE 3RD BATTALION SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. LEAVE KIMBERLEY FOR THE ORANGE FREE STATE. Lieutenant-colonel Healey. command- ing the 3rd Battalion the South Wales Borderers, has telegraphed to Brecon that the battalion has moved from Kimberley to Boshof, Orange Free State.

IRON AND STEEL WORKERS' WAGES. A SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE. A meeting of the iron and steel workers sliding-soale joint oommittee was held at Cardiff on Saturday to receive tb.L The result was announced as an advanoe of 10 per cent, from the 1st of April.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS. ANNU AL MEETING IN LONDON. The annual meeting of the Association of Municipal Corporations was held on Saturday at the Guild-hall, London. The adoption of the annual report. was move-d by the presi- dent, Sir A. R^llit, M.P.. who referred to the re-organisation of secondary education and to the questinn of mUDkjpal trading, "hkh be described as a misleading misnomer. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, who was given a very cordial reception, invited the ".e80tiatjon to meet in Dublin in Whit-week, and the invita- tion was accepted. Resolutions were adopted on the housing of the working classes and on municipal trading. In respect to the latter, the association objected to a hard and fast line.

AGRICULTURE IN SCOTLAND. The President of the Board of Agriculture has appointed a departmental commitlee to inquire into the existing method by which the prices of agricultural products are collected and recorded in Scotland, and to report aa to the, m.a.1ffires. if any, whíeh can with advantage be taken for their improvement. The Earl of Mansfield will be chairman.

CADBCRY'S COCOA has a world-wide repa- tat4on &8 a delicioul, Btl'engthenmr beverage, and a valuable nutritive fw& Th. "Lancet" \v:nlIt1:te &nareo;L I pnrity." Always insist on havingCADBURY'S— i ld only in Packets and Tins—as th.r C..ou are often lubøtituted for the ako 0' extra I profit Ll18n-i A. J. GOULD, the Emhr International, In reoommending FRY'S PURE OOCEXTRAnD COCOA, says: I have found it a capital drink after a: ='4 is h 'or* -'I i ,VraoUm It is a most Mjtw Stre??S?.??*?'?' ? 'tM??

LORD ROBERTS AND GE. JOUBKRT. TEXT OF THE MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY. On Page 5 it is mentioned that Lord Robe, on hearing of General Joubert's ,I<lth, 8ent '?'sea?of empathy to Pretoria, T? J. the text of M, ]or<Mi,,? m???. ? ?,p,? by the "Times" corrMpondent: l?? .IO-t reoeived newB of General Juabert ? dcaih and desire at once to offer my sinWre condolence to your honour and the burghers of the South African Republic on the sad event. I WOÐhi a.,k you to convey to General Joubert's fam,Lv the expression of my respectfui bjmpathy III their sad bereavement, and to assure them also from me that all ranks of her Majesty's forces serving in South Africa share my feei,„2 of deep regret at the sudden and untimely end of so distinguished a general, who devoted hJ life to the service of his country, and whos. personal gallantry was only surpassed by his humane conduct and chivalrous bearing utd,

THE BRANDFORT FIGHT In his description of the fight near Brand fort the "Times" correspondent says that the Kast Lancashire, South Wales Borderers 1Dd Scottish Borderers pressed forward to acsauit but the enemy vacated their poeition Wu rapidly for the completion of the pian.

REPRESENTATION OF SWlX. SEA DISTRICT. Addressing a l?g? and reprettn'am, ?eting of tin-plate workmen at Swansea Saturday, which ?d "p?d ''a ?t?'' resolu tion pledging it-it to support his candidator, for the Swaase? District in the -.t Parba" m.nt?ry et?-Uon. Mr. Ben Tillett Mp?, his willingness to stand if he found that he had the unquestionable support of the mOll.,

CANADA AND THE EMPIRE. THE PROPOSED REDUCTION IS TARIFF. [FROM OrK SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT] OTTAWA, Friday. Much interest is aroused in Canada by tb. fact that at a banquet of the Canadian Manufacturers' Assocition, a most influential body ,x several members attacked Lauriers Government for its proposal to further reduce duties on British goods under the conditions of the British Preferential Tariff. °°*

VACANT POSTMASTER- GENERALSHIP. REPORTED APPOINTMENT OF SIR W. HART-DYKE. The Press Association is informed on very good authority that Sir William Hart-Dyke ha. been appointed P..tm-tor-Gen,-I, i. I: fnt::f Norfolk, :1. Th, right hon. gentleman has at for the Dartford Division of Kent sinoe 1885. He has held positions of Conservative Whip, Patronage Secretary to the Treasury] Chief Secretary for Ireland, and Tiœ-pre,i. dent of the Committee of Conned on Ed. tion.

THE MURDER OF A CHINESE MISSIONARY. PEKIf. Sunday. The case arising out of the murder of the Bev. Mr. Brooks baa been settled on the following baeie. Two of the murderers are to be beheaded, while one is to be imprisoned for life, one for ten years, and another for two yean.

CARDIFF FORWARD MOVEMENT. A temperance campilignunderr the auspices of the Cardiff Forward Movement, to be con- ducted by Mr. Tenoyaon Smith, was inaugu- rated on Saturday. MT. Tennyson Smith on his arrival was eecorted by a hand through the principal streets to the East Moors-hall. Here a reception tea. were held, after which addresw* of welcome to the lecturer were given by Mr Richard Cory. the Rev. John Pngh, and the Re-r. J. Williams, and the Rev. J. Howell.

I SUFFOCATED IN A LODGIXG HOUSE. I Two men. a stoker named Bennett, her Majesty's ship Vivid, and a naval pensioner, Thomas Ash, aged 79. were on Sunday found suffocated in a iodging-house at Stonehotue.

I SHIPPING CASUALTIES. I [Lloyd's Telegrams ] Satardav. Falshaw. British steamer, which stranded Araplar Island, afterwards floated; has arrived Ga.llipoli, Turkey. lIortlak.e, Adelaide telegraphs: Britiih .teamer Mortlake, A?t?a. Bay for )kl- b.?, pa..d B. in tw .? t- Rr8eti:: Steamer AlthWI of and from Landscrona, for B?-tkP?l, ballast, aahom Nuiske; ?pected off this evening. Havnymfen.—Dun gee telegraphs: Derelict Havnymfen, which was brought her. bottom up, h- b-n ?ight?d. 8Yl:.w ,,n ':bSteamer 8 I. "ania, before r'ep.,td. bu been mored aeawards ship's length; vessel ooDtnmea undamaged. Wally and Al8terth.a.I.-Ha.:nburg telegnpb8: British steamer Wally, from S"ca.Ue. In entering port, whilst swinging collided with floating dock Blohm Voss; latter severely' damaged. German ship Alsterfhal, land- ing in dock, sustained slight damage. Wally 8Œ8ta.inetl damage to starboard how, Oolombia and Miguel Jover.—New Orleans cables: French steamer Colombia, in enter- ing dock, collided with Spanish steamer Miguel Jover; extent injuries not yet known. CaliforniAn.—PortHnd iMaine» cables: Steamer Californian, previously reported ashors, floated; now safe in harbour. Mostyn. schooner, previously reported ashore west side Hayle bar, towed off this morning by tag and berthed Swrre,-St, Michael's telegraphs: Norwegian barque Sverre parted cable, hawse pipe Lady of the Lake, steamer, previously reported sunk near Tobermory, nas been shifted into Tobermory Harbour, and now in safe position. Argona,ut.pt.a,in Roach, of team?r Ar' naut, wires from Malia MRrd1 26. in ¡nt;, tude 32.20 ?.. longitude 2519 F ?T hmhn, of Bergen, fell o?rb?d and drown?. The re8cwng boat :?pi,d, when I'b- H. f F,?dri,l,.tdt and f' R-w!- .?ker, Austri? subject, ?,? d,d; ail unmarried. Annan-Port Said telegraph?: Danish steamy Annan, omviowlv reported, has rePal'f4. ped. Idun.—Oeani telegraphs: Norwegian ba*»e !dnn went ashore; noa'ed nnMtiM?. damage, if an" unki?wn; making e.? water ,,r h,,r _),] II D..ih t. A"twe'r. r-.nh;on,t .?g. ::¡i:' towed into R?,.J b, i,b-kir. f-i, with I- all propeller blad" and fcrtp??i: damaged.

UNITED KINGDOM REVEST E. The Treasury on Saturday even in? issued account of the total revenue of the 1 Kinedom for the financial year endina 31. 1900. The total revenue was £ 1.2°. compared with £117.85i.3:G in the previous rear, being a net increase of £ 11.899.377. Of the total revenue Customs produced £ 24.028.^8- Excise estate. Ac., dutie* £ 18.472.?^. property and income tax and Office and telegraph service £ 16.6oG.OOO.

Tho Duke of Devonshire has appointed f;¡. George W. Kekewich. Secretary of the Ednn tion and Science and Art Departments. *>* \}? Secretary of the Board at f;dncaf¡n Pari. :lturday-Tbe Senate to-day ail the telegraphic convention h<>twn Fra¡)" and Creat Britain.—Reut?r. Sydney, Sunday.—Kleven freeh ca^? plague and two deaths have occurred her*.— Reuter. Secrsts of Success.-Elio Davies know TK, and try to Mt?fy indi?dual ta6. at  troub:e. People g.??kly ppr.?,.t,? effort, 6 S?1?7? CARTEB' L?tte L,,?r Pills will P-U""y sure torpid uver, and prevent itd r. ,nHJj t.à¿ttoll;d ilnn: l:; 16, Holburn-viaduct l? d?u' But b' sane gey a? CARTER &. LILM, The u..?uur?n Time*. enbhthed at 4^7^ pridd, is th? best and :arce.t weekly p* j* Lh? Rh?txtd?. Serthyr.'?cd'RhymMy??? It contains a local cartoon weeaty .ttr.,I? -.mraenss attention "Tr* T?ia.t'?e?t of tbe winter programme o« the Cathays t ^nservative Club took p;ace on Friday evening. Councillor Symonds. JP, presided. The assembly-room of the ,10 well equipped WlÙ1 ta and or^be«vr^a aocommodated not leaø than 153 wire* Dd children of members, as weii ah the members themselve*. the occasion being a soou; even- ing. During the evening the chalrmM, on behalf of Mr. J. Herbert Cory. 3.11. the club with a picture of the Bight Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, "hieh IIrentat,on suitably acknowledged on behalf of tbs mem- bers by the secretary.