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.u'fntØ announcements. M. A. CROOKS, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer AND DEALER, BANGOR AND RHYL. A QUANTITY OF THE SOILED GOODS STILL UNSOLD TO BE DISPOSED OF AT NOMINAL PRICES IN ORDER TO CLEAR. rntruT 17It, 1880. 783-931 i ESTABLISHED 1812. I PROCTOR AND RYLAND'S BONE MANURES, PB"ARID FOR TURNIPS. GRASS, WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, POTATOES, "0. AMO BUIPERPHosrHATE OF LIME. CHESTER AND BIRMINGHAM. A0BNT8.— III Lewis Joum Llwynoa, Llaafair, Anglesey. N Mr Joh* lawis, TreWYD Firm, Mynaddfwyn, Llso- tt erctymedd, ^ngWtey, M Messrs J. and O. Edwards, Merchants, Pwllheli. M Mr Joe. Lloyd, MiUer, Bt. Amaph. M Mr J. J. Baaeroft, Chemist, Ruthin. Messrs Jam.* Dmiport and Soa. Com KeRMnto, WhiIM. N Mwri JhUl and Son, Llanbedr, Merioneth. N Mr Riehard Joaea, Iiacledian, Llanfur, Welshpool. M Mr God<r*y PMry. UtB.ntNrMd, C.r?.?. N Mr =, Jo_, C.n M.r?.Dt,H?)kt. H.lywelL N Mr tL Oillart, jaa., Llynlloedd, Mashynlleth. Mr Robert Vanghan, Llaasannaa, Abergele. Mr Thomaa Owen, Heady, Camarron. Mr William Jones, Nant Gwilym, Bodfari, Rhyl. Messrs J. and K. Jones, Brynsion, Caerwys, Holywell Mr W. Griffiths, Croaa Key s Chirk. Mr Robert Roberts, Tanrhiw, Gross, Denbigh. Mr John Hughes, Llewelyn Terrace, Llanrwst. Mr John Humphreys, Coal Merchant, Railway Station, Towyu. Mr Chaa. Dirits, Lime and Coal Merchant, Berriew, Montgomery. Mr :=h:: Middletown, Wehhpoo). Mr John JeBkm*, UMddewy. Ponyboal? BAduor. IPPRRTICCK K LIST, WITH PARTICULARS OF PRIZES OFFERED FOR ROOT CROPS FOR 1880, POST FREE ON APPLICATION. ASK FOR LIEBIG COMPANY'S A alight addition of EXTRACT the Extract givea great OF MEAT. strength and flavour to In use in most households throughout the kingdom. Soups, Made Dishes, and CAUTION-Genuin. ONLY with fac-simile of Baron Liebig's Signature in Blue Ink Sauces, and effects great across Label. Ask for Liebig COMPANY'S Extract, and economy. see that no other is "bstituted for it. 21) ADELPHI HOTEL, LLANDUDNO. CAPACIOUS AND ELEGANT COFFEE-ROOM AND DRAWING-ROOM, WITH SEA VIEW. TABLE D'HOTE DAILY STABLING, COACH-HOUSE, AND LOOSE BOXES. OMNIBUS MEETS THE TRAINS. MR GREENE, Proprietor, Extract from Job Bull, August 81st, 1872. Of Welsh Hotels, wa may mention with especial favour while the Adelphi Hotel ia far the beat, Uandadno."—" NeUt /or TnrMt." Ui3 W A R N I N G I When you ask for RECKITT'S PARIS BLUE SEE THAT YOU GET IT. RECKITT'S PARIS BLUE THE t?NE rag> op ,? LAUNVIŒ8SES OF THE PRINCESS OF WALES AND  DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. DR. I ROBERTS'S OINTMENT. POOR MAN'S FRIEND. This valuable Ointment (as originally prepared by G. L. ROBERTS, M.D.) is confidently recommended to the Public at an unfailing remedy for Wounds of Ivery description-Scalds, Chilblains, Scorbutic Eruptions, Burns, Sore and Iniamed Eye., &o. Sold in pot. at It. lid., 2s 9d., lis., and 22a. each. Sold wholesale by the Proprietors, BEACH & BARNI- CO IT, Bridport; and retail by all respectable chemists. s.li. The use of either Dr. Roberta1# Alterative Pilln or hi. celebrated Anti-Scorbutic Drops, in conjunction with the Ointment, ia strongly recommended. See Pamphlet with Testimonials, forwarded post free.. I DINNE FORD'S j MAGNESIA. For over Forty Tears the Medical Profession have approved of this pure Solution as the beat remedy Y: Acidity of the StomMh. Ï1: burn, Headache, Gout and Indiges- tion and M the Mfest aperient }n ;deli:te &8 C:tit. ar:IT Children, and Infants. SOLD BY CHEMISTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. OAUTION.-SA that DINNEFORD and Co. ia oa every Bottle and Label. 615 S T R U T T S ESTABLISHED MERINO 1780. YARNS. ALSO KNITTING, SEWING AND CROCHET COTTONS. W. G. & J. STRUTT, BELPER AND LONDON. 9652 WHITE LION ROYAL HOTEL, FIRST-CLASS FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOUSE, WILLIAM OWEN (LATE OF LIVERPOOL), PROPRIETOR. THE ANGLER will find some of the best Fishing in North Wales, as Trout, Grayling, Pike, and Perch abound in the Riven and Lakes of the vicinity. A thoroughly safe and well-appointed °yi!itonTwaffindTthe" I^BtyVni?st^y interesting, and from its elevation of over 600 feet above sea level a ViBito'. wi, d the l?lity uDusuaDT interesting, ita elevation ?f over 6:00 fe!'t above sea level, a A"cbnnSse i In Wali, 4j mile, if g by 1 widewhSTe the ArUn and Arenig Mountains T& LS.the ?tand?t nW?e., 4?i? lo?by 1 wide, whSe the Arr?MdAre? Mountain, ?(.?'?a.? height by Snowdon), an,e.,Hy.cces.iM. Th. celebrated Pass of Bwlch-Y-"s, d?hbedby t?J?nd?t m Korth Wale.—a mountain gorg"e of indescribable and terrific grandeur, pro?nting in its «bWva Mver-to^-foreottenpicture—is on the road fo» Bala to MaUwyd. On th? rout. will also be found  °'?  mo??.rrent,, cascades, and falls of Twrych, that'?e so j..Uy objects of admir.ti.. The Railway to M' ru" o through the Vale of Eidernion (by many considered superior t? that of Ilaagouga), JSWhrfMt^ Hiver "-thl! -f,or nearly 20 miles, amidst glonous scenes Bala is the centre from hi?b may be made many delightful exeurslon9. The POIting DeSrtment is well ppointed with good horses, r.t.cla88 carriages! and careful drivers. The Billiard Room is well lighted and ventilated, and fitted with every modern improveme t. ?T?PB'??a'r?dR'o?rt=??P:.????????? ?oard Lodging an? Attendance, from October to May, except Easter Week, 498 per Week. Easter WWflefteVkend remaining Months, C3s per Week. 279 Saracents Head Hotel, Beddgelert. -0- RICE WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR. ris HOTEL and POSTING HOUSE haing !?e!y undergone a great improvement, and Tim now under a new management, and thoroagMyrefurni!'hed. The Proprietor will oi;are no efforts to secure the comforts of Visitors, Tourists, and Commercial Gentlemen. 1 d hope thereby to merit their patronage. Also, experienced Guides to Snowdon; good Hories, and steady Dnvera, and a Boat on Gwyuut Lake, bA. .B -To secure Pri»ite Apartniinti for families ) cutler should be given three previous days, ac. JPottUJ. BRYNTYRCH FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CAPEL CURIG, CLOSK TO THE RENOWNED SNOWDON, CARNEDD LLEWELYN, AND CARNEDD DAFYDD MOUNTAINS. Good accommodation for Tourists and Visitors. Private Apartments. FIBST-CLASS Taorr FISHING IN OOWBN, CAPEL CURIO, AND OTHHE LAKES. Guidea to Snowdon. "y Posting in all its ffM. nn AMRF.R3. IWt 936 WM. CHAMBERS, NommiL LLANDUDNO. 7 TUDNO CASTLE HOTEL. THIS Favourite Hotel is conducted under efficient management, and offers every convenience aDd eomfort to Visitors, Families, and Commercial Gentlemen, on Moderate Terms. SPACIOUS COFFEE ROOM, AND COMFORTABLE PRIVATE ROOM, COMMERCIAL, BILLIARD AND SMOKING ROOKS. PROPRIETOR JOHN CROCKATT. CAPEL CURIG, NORTH WALES. THE TAN-Y-BWLCH HOTEL, STTITATID IN THE ÁIIOYX PIOTTRKESQTTB NBIOBBOURBOOD, ON THE BANKS OF THE LLUGWY. Has been much enlarged, and will be found comfortable and convenient. GOOD TROUT Fr8Bnm in the Neighbourhood. Boats kept on the Capel Curig Lake& "y all *■»*- Safe Guides ",1-Ionie'  938 JOHN GRIFFITH, PiLopRummL. DOUGLAS ARMS HOTEL, Bethesda, North Wales. TTTT, n(,AT6Bt Hotel to the celebrated Penrhyn Slate Quarries, and at the foot of Camedd T TWvn th.?it rival to Bnowdon, in height as well ? ?n.ry. This Hotdi. in d? pr.Muty to E'T.r ??'? ??1. for it. Tr.u and Salmon. ?o?MCo?y??y?proy????. The Hotel is distant from the celebrated ?M. of Nant FrMCOD mi!e? Bangor Station Station Snowdon ••• ••• — •" JQ Capel Carig ls Bettw.yooed Go;? Accomt"tim for y.MrM<. and Viiiton. Dailv Communication between the Hotel and Bangor Railway Station, Capel Curig, and Bettwsycoed. 890 T. BUCKLAND, Proprieto.t. OWEN GLYNDWR HOTEL, CORWEN First Class Family and Commercial Hotel. The best Fishing Station on the Dee. Shooting to be had in the neighbourhood. Splendid Scenery. Posting in all its Branches. Omnibus meets the trams. Good Stabling. J A JOIiiliO, 1228 Proprietor. MAENTWROG, TAN-Y-BWLCH, IN THE VALE OF FESTINIOG NORTH WALES. GRAPES HOTEL.  Toulists and others will field every comfort and free JL soeen to the pleaawv grounds in the neighblurhood. The Black Cawact aDd the RaYlil W&tezf&Ua me within -1 disteam. ???y FACILITY FOR RIVER AND LAKE FISHING. TICKETS MAY BE OBTAINED q M OWEN JONES, 283 PROPRIETOR   "?——" CTRNAR V 0 ?. THE ROYAL SPORTSMAN HOTEL, onolrn III CHIEI «X*3A::e* «!ABKA*VON CASTL1. POSTING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. BATHS AND BILLIARDS. The Coffee Room w thel Largest in Wales. JOHN PUGH, PMraiK«& CAS T L E ITOT E L, CONWAY. BBHEAAUUTTIIFFUULLLLY Y SITUATED WITH ITS PLEASURE GROUNDS, AND SITUATE WITHIN A BEAUTIFULLY THROW OF THE ROMANTIC OLD CASTLE. BILLIARDS. POSTING. Castle Hotel, Oonway, plea.santest of Hostelries.I-Ioliday number of London Society for 1874. ERSKINE ARMS HOTEL, CONWAY. (FIRST CLASS). CLOSE TO THE RAILWAY STATION. ENTIRE NEW MANAGEMENT. Delightful Drive from Llandudno, over the beautiful Suspension Bridge to to Romantic and Historical Old Castle and Town of Conway. LUNCHEONS ALWAYS READY. BILLIARDS. POSTING 1128 WATERLOO HOTEL, BETTWS-Y-COEE PBOPBIETRESSES—THE MISSES WILLIAMS. AN OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TRAIN. THE VICTORIA HOTEL, BETHESDA, NORTH WALES. TI HIS commodious FAMILY and COMMERCIAL HOTEL, is situated now, to fc renowned PENRHYN LATE QUARRIES. GOOD FISHING IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. POST HORSES AND CAFITFLAGH. MUUM A COACH RUNS to and freUl the BASQOB RAILWAY STATiom DAILT, TOW.U W" rum AT THIS ,™™ IS H ATTENTION. COMBIMW *»» MODERATk CHARGES. AIr ORDINARY DINNER DAILY AT 1 O'CLOCK. m THOMAS WILLIAMS, rufiiftoi. ABER. I BULKELEY ARMS HOTEL, CLOSE TO THE RAILWAY STATION. THE aboTe HOTEL is beautifully situated, close to the Stream and Lake, which has a plentiful supply of Trout, free to the Angler, and commands extensive views along the Resumaris Bay and I enal Straits, and Mountain Scenery, which are not surpassed in the Principality. Good Stabling and Coac to ule. 1149 EVAN EDWARDS, PROPRIETOR. —' 28t ROYAL HOTEL, LLANDUDNO. ROBERT WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR. The allo" old-establiabod Hotel is situated in Church Walks, at the foot of the Great Ome's Had, com- manding a most extensive and pleasant Tiew of the surrounding scenery. Fam, to., or THI FIBST QDALITT. EViRY ATTSNXION pAm rolmon 1113 THE PEN-Y-GWRYD HOTEL, Four and a half miles distant from Snowdon. Splendidly situated at the junction of the roads from Capel Curig, Beddgelert, and Llanberis. Splendid views iruall directions. TROUT PISHING IN NANT GWYNANT AND OTHER FAR FAMED LAKE. GUIDES AND PONIES FOR SNOWDON. HENRY OWEN, 825 Proprietor Jtotd" I — CASTLE HOTEL, BANGOR, First-class Family and Commercial Hotel, AND POSTING HOUSE. j Choice Wines and Spirits., Billiards. AN OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TRAIN. AN OMNIBUS MEETS EVERY TkAIN. 1339 JOHN DENMAN, PBOPBIBTOB. j ALEXANDRA HOTEL, LLANDUDNO, 11HIS favourite HOTEL is conducted under efficient management, and offers every conven- Jt ience and comfort to Visitors, Families and Commercial Gentlemen, on Moderate Terms. SPACIOUS COFFEE ROOM AND COMFORTABLE PRIVATE ROOM, COMMERCIAL AND SMOKING ROOMS. PROPRIETOR: — HENRY LEE. 1687 BELLE VUE FAMILY & COMMERCIAL HOTEL & POSTING HOUSE, TREFRIW, NEAR LLANRWST. Every Accommodation combined with moderate charges. O. JONES, PROPRIETOR. This Hotel is situated in the most charming spot of the Vale. Ten mioutee' walk to the Mineral Waters, and on the direct road to the renowned Geiriunydd, Crafnant, and Cowlyd Lakes. A Steamplieeer daily between here and Conway during Summer. P.&-A Coach runs in connection with Tour No. 8. See Railway Time Bills. 931 LION HOTEL, BARMOUTH THIS OLD-ESTABLISHED HOUSE IS NOW RE-OPENED, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, AND IS REPLETE WITH ALL DOMESTIC COMFORTS. 0 FAMILY COMMERCIAL AND POSTING HOUSE. CARRIAGES, HORSES, AND PONIES, FOR HIRE ON THE MOST REASONABLE TERMS. The Comforts of a Home from Home will be found at this Hotel. 273 WILLIAM JONES, PROPRIETOR. ROYAL HOTEL, CAPEL CURIG, First-class Family and Posting House. BEST VIEWS IN WALES. GOOD FISHING on all the LAKES, FREE of CHARGE, to Visitors staying at o Hotel. BOATS MAY BE USED FREE OF CHARGE. BOATS kept on the Capel Curig and Ogwen. The Hotel being nearest to the Ogwen. GUIDES AND PONIES To Snowden, Glydars, Moel Siabod, and Garnedd Llewelyn; also Coaveyanoes to Llanberis, Beddgelert, Bangor, Rnd Carnarvon. AU Orders by Foot for Private Conveyances from the Royal Hotel, Capel Can?, to Bettw<-y.C<xd Station, wil be punctually attended to. 94 punctuauy atteided to. R. E. ROBERTS, PBOFMEMR. ■■ • BEDDGELERT. THE ROYAL AND GOAT HOTEL. This Establishment is beautifully situated m the midst of some of the finest penury in Wales, and is within a mile and a half of Aberglaslyn Pass. It is in the hands of a new Proprietor .—Mr Richard Humphreys, (LATE OF THE PADABN VILLA HOTEL, LLANBERIS,) And has undergone a most complete repair; is newly and handsomely re-furnished and the intention is that a reputation for attention, comfort, and moderate charges, shall be permanently won. It has an excellent Coffee Room, Smoking Room, &c. Fishing on Lakes Gwynant, Dinas, and Gader, tickets for which can be had at the Hotel; also Guides and Ponies to the renowned Snowdon, who are acquainted with the plants indigenous to the hills in this locality. Coaches will meet trains at Portmadoc for Beddgelert, whence there is also a daily service to Carnarvon, Llanberis, Capel Curig, and Bettws y Coed, which are in time for the Mail Trains to all parts of the Kingdom. 28g BULL HOTEL, BALA. Family and Commercial Hotel. THIS Old Established House has now bee. thoroughly renovated, and is replete with all TDomeatic Comfort. A Boat is kept on the Lake free of charge. Good Fishing. Posting in all its Branches. An Omnibus meets every train. 1232 WM. EVANS, Proprietor. JUNCTION HOTEL. Five minutes walk from Conway; and four miles from Llandudno. This FIRST CLASS HOTEL is now open for the reception of Visitors, Commercial Gentleman, &c. Posting in all its branches. The Hotel is most pleasantly situated. Wines,Spiirts,&c.,of the finest quality. ROBERT JONES, Proprietor. 1730 Marine Family Hotel, Colwyn. Home comforts, combined with moderate charges. Sea Bathing, Billiards, and Posting. Permission to drive through the Gwrych Castle Grounds. MRS. BROWNING, Proprietress. 1729 JOHN HUGHES, FISH, GAME, AND POULTRY SALESMAN, Marl House, Marlborough Buildings, 1, Lower Mostyn Street, adjoining St. John's Market, LLANDUDNO. HORNER'S CREAM CHEESE. 1701 WILLIAM EVANS, Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Tea and Provision Dealer, Italian Warehouseman, Baker, &c., 4, Lower Mostyn Street, Uandudno, and at Deganwy, BEGS to tender his sincere thanks to his numerous customers, both Residents and Visitors, Bfor the liberal support which he h?s received during so many years, *ad he takes this opportunity of reminding them, that from the commencement of thia year, be began to sell for ouh only, and having tested both the cash and credit systemehe is full)' coniDcd tbattbeeasheystem of busineBB in thebestand one that giV3Ø to th: buyer for cash an advantage over the buyer on credit, and eoables the tradesman to defy competition where credit is given, as higher prizes must be charged, in order to cover losses by bad debts, 4c. W. E. would remark that complaints have frequently been made (perhaps not without came) of the high prices charged for Groceries, &a, in Llandudno during the season," and ha is determined, that, as far as he is personally concerned, this shall no longer be the case. He has the pleasure to submit a List of Goods, respect. fully inviting Visitors to favour him with a trial, assuring them that they will find the Goods to be of the Finest Quality, while the prices will bear most favourable comparison with the prices of Groeeries in any Town in the Kingdom. Kindly note the addressWILLIAM EVANS, 4, Lower Mostyn Street (nearly opposite St. John's Market Hall). Ociginal Registry Office for Servants. (Established 1856). 1311
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'U_ Conmunifationn mutt bt leyihly uritU > in ink, and on out lideef the paper only. Thef must be authenticated by tin name and add) eft the write not nectuarilf fur public"t"J, but at II IflUlrankt .,f g ■<> < faith. We Cannot undrrtakt to return colttm.u,c.,til)1!S of vkiek tee io not avail „uraeho. W, C.I.,1IO' bt re ponsMt for the opinion* cecprtucd by out corrcupondcnU.
ILLEYN AND THE FORTHCOMING…
LLEYN AND THE FORTHCOMING ELECTION. Sra,-The announcement of the approaehrag dissolution of the preseitt Parliament heA led to the calling together of the Conservative army, which included almost all of the elector* of the above distriot. The Hon G. S. Douglas Pennant evidently lived in the hearts of the pPfAPIO of this part of '5»e county it thíi ltai « lection, and Wt no doubl, tllfct he will he rettiFned by ft still greater w"i"rjl1. M the onalling eloction. Tho t!\r\tI!1 his t. a representative of the county, aa-well as his m acts of kindni ss and good feeling induces every one to believe that in his hands the interests of tb. county will be safe, and that he is fitted in every way to represent us in Parliament. He haa folly realised the expectation formed of him. SARN E. HUGHES.
I IMPROVING STREETS AT LLANDUDNO.
IMPROVING STREETS AT LLANDUDNO. SIR,—It is at all times an unpleasant task to have to make a e:>mpUint igainst an official publio swank Mofct persons have a repugnance to do 80, and I am ex- tremely sorry that circumstancM have placed me ia that position. In ray former letter if you bad stated exactly what I had written respecting my interview with Mr Marks I should not have to repeat it now, but after his letter I think you cannot in fairness rduee my statement uf that meeting. It is necessary, however, that I should state that when I called upon Mr Marks la pay for repairing the roid*, and au explanation far the extra amount charged, which, according to bis own showing, is £2 2.. making the total amour.t ot the road round a small house like miur £21 6s, and the Improve- ment rate £6 additi nal, I think I was t-ntitled tosonM degree (If coiisideration, insuad of which I was told, in the moat imperative manner, that I must pay ih. whole amount clximrd. When 1 rFpïerl ttat I would test the que.ti n, h, became angry, pointed to and followed me In the dour and slamuied it after Hit. I coniplaiued of what had occurred, and he again slammed the door in my face aa b-fore-tiot by accident ot draught as he de^c* ibes. I only asked fur an explana- tion), and if a gentleman is clerk tu the Crmmissioner* or urban authorities, or in any otber position, I think he ought to treat ratepayers with courtesy. Mr Marka' written explanation for extrao-v z., oontr-iet dead, contract bond, &c stamped, I presume, was quit* superfluous. I have taken scores of jobi of much larger amount without such expense, and especially if given to a tradesman of such position as the town contractor. Mr Marks alludes to myudeness. law otly 80rrythe oceatiou required it. Those that kuow me both bere and at Llandudno will any how Rive me credit for civility. I civility, JAMKS WILLIAMS. Oxton Villi, Llm'luloo, and 21 King Edward street, Macclesfield.
] ANGLO-ISRAELISM-LAZAUUS…
ANGLO-ISRAELISM-LAZAUUS TO- EPHRAIM. Stit,-l am always pleased to receive encouragement on the way, to feel that I am not working for nought, and therefore thank you for your kind remarks. It ia still more gratifying to learn that another ardent coil, vert has been n:ade over to the new creed, the only creed that is applicable to persons of every Christian denomination, and which alone can boast that its followers never faU from its ranks, nor deserts ita cause. What merits yon may consider due to the letters must revert t,) "Philo-lerael," ni still further back to Edward Hine and others (but in my ci-e more es- pecially to Philo-Israel"), whose w itings give the key wbereby others become sufficiently enlightened to dilate upon the su> jeet I trust you will lung read tu Banner of Israel; it is indeed, and ought to be the in. dividual's aud nation's guide. As to publishing, I had not at first the remotest idea of doing no, but ..wing to the numerous requests from all aidllf, have decided to produce taM several letters, with additions, including Mr Qiugell's objections and the 'detailed reply' (yet to appear) in pamphlet torn, price sixpence. It will b. issued within a month, and if you aed your friends, and others willing to purchase, will notify the same to me, addressed to care of North Walei Chronicle office, they will be forwarded in due course. March 17th, 1880. LAZiRUS.
IADAPTATION OF THE MERCANTILE…
I ADAPTATION OF THE MERCANTILE MARINE TO WAR PURPOSES. Mr Donald Currie, C.M.G., read a pap-r the other day at the Royal United Service Institution, White. hall, on The Adaptation of Ocean Steamers to War Purposes." Tbe Marquis of Lansdowne occupied the chair, aud amongst those present were the Duke of Northumberland ? Lord Ahit-y, Gen'r1 Sir W. Cod. rington, and Captain Bedford Pim, M.P.-Mr Donald Currie remarked that it was necessary to take in'o account a possible war with more than one naval power; for, although we were at peaoe, we might sooner or later be at war. At ths present moment the Ramiana bad in contemplation an increase of their fleet of cruisers; and what did this point to but the destruc- tion of our oom-.ierce in a possible war ■ The sooner our commarce became alive to the Deee-sity of helping the Government, and the Government became con- vinced of the propriety of preconcerted arrangement, the better for England's position. He dared aay that one object of getticg up the Ruasi<n volunteer fleet was to frighten the shipowners and comoiercial men of Great Britain, and thereby bring pressure on the British Government in relation to questions of foreign policy. Whatever the epecUl motive was which prompted these proceediegs. England was face to fac* with the nscee- sity of providing against a threatened danger and the question he wished to Hiicuas wao. whether there could be any adaptation of ocean ste iners to war pur. poses. Mercmtile sttamers of sufficient speed would be of great use in time of war. As mail packets their value would be great. The first thing the enemy would do would be to cut our means 01 telegraphic intercourse, and nothing could be mord prej ,.dicial to naval and military operations, dependent perhaps upon iostantaneou* orders from home, or m-ssages from abroad to the authorities in this ciuntry, than a sudden and UD. expeeted stoppage of the means of communication. Swift miil steamers presented the req uired means ef conveying, in time of war, pass-cgers and officers and men to fill up vacancies, and stores and goods. Aa cruisers employed offensively and defensively, whether to destroy the enemy's commerce or to as.ist in the protection of our own, a swift, properly constructed, and well adapted merchant steamer might be usefully and effictivaly employed. Here speed and strength of construction would be indispensable. As despatch vessels, swift merchant steamers, such as the China steam clippers of the day, would be extremely valuable in conveying intelligence for the uavai or mili- tary authorities between home and foreign ports of our naval stations, or for conveyius; important commu- nbalions betwoen the hoiua lIuthorhi-. acd officers abroad, or iu attendance on a squadron as look-out vessels when off an enemy's port. The service which a merchant ship might render as a transport was well known. The la'e war had shown the anrvice sujh a vessel could render in that opaci-y. Those mercantile vessels on the Admiralty list which were capable of a rate not exceeding ten knots an hour would be useful as transport and store ships, and invaluable as gun- boati. The employment of merchant steamers for war could not do avaj with the necessity fvr a full strength in the Royal navy (hear, hear). There was much mis- apprehension in th, c.??,,t,y aa to the f.. i i r-o.ne which could be supplied by the we' C 'ntil u'ariu*. Now there were not one hundred ocean strain, era connected with this country it-Ally suitable for Admiralty requirements, and fit to travel over twelve knot, an hour indeed, he mighl, say there were not eighty, and a deduction would have to be made fur thine vessels which would be out of the way on a declaration of war. Ia 1878 the First Lord of the Admiralty »t.itel in Parlia- ment that in the event of war, then considered probable, it was intended to arm thirty merchant ete .men aq armed crnirers. But nothing had really b"«n done, and he a-stied that if something wa. not dono much infor- mationat to theunritiuie resource of this country would be poBssessed by foreign Powers without aDyadvantage to us. He asked whether foreign Governments were to have tbe choice of our steamers and to know all our weak points for nothing. He suggested a scheme, and it was that a cart-in number of capable veseele should be retained by periodical payment for use in the emer- gency of war. The cost would be trifling, and a splendid fighting power would be added to our resources. He would have it an obligation on the owners to retain in their employ men connected with the Royal Naval Re- serve. He maintained that Government graving dock. should be established Itt every one o¡the important »tr»»». g;cal points of the British E npire. Coaling stations too should abound, and they sh«>ld certainly be f i. t.i6,-d. He trusted this question would not be mad. flne of party or would sutler from any teonomy that would not hesitate to impair the efficiency of tho nuy. In con- clusion he ipsi-ted up,n the urgent n8" of providing for colonial def«rc-> (appJau8e).-Tbt! reading of the rarer was followed by 1\ discussion, in which Admiral Sir W. K, Hall, Sir Spenser Robinson, au I Captain J. C. Coloinb took part, and the discussion was aijourled.