South Wales Echo

WILL OF M-R-t.-W. A. EVANS, KIDWELLY. The will, dated February 22nd, 1891, of Mr Thomas Williams Angell Evans, J.P., of Rumsey House, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, who died on Nov. 21st, was proved on Jan. 20th by George Fletcher Jones and Rowland Browne, the executors, the value of the personal estate being £ 10,841. The testator gives S50 to his wife, and his executors are to pay to his son Georgo Blathwayt Evans, such tin annual sum as with any interest he may take under the wills of Edmund Blathwayt and Benedict A ngell Angell will nifthe up t200 per year. The residue of his property he leaves, upon trust, for his wife for life, and at her death as to one moiety thereof, 3:3 she shall by deed or will appoint, to their children, and in default thereof and as to the other moiety to his children in equal shares.

t THE WICK MURDER. I Tbe inquest on James Rieketts. who, after being stabbed with a butcher's knife, fell out of his cart and digd on the roadside at W JCk, near Bristol, terminated on Wednesday evening in a verdict; of "Wilful mur(ler" against Albert! Griffith* 17 years of I

FOOTBALL. A Much Desired Consummation. Alto1* all the irsnovations that have been intro- duced into parta oi' Kugby football with the view to whetting the public appetite, there is still nothing to touch au International contest for genllillc interest and prestige. Wales has sadly missed the prestiro which International matches alone can giye, and her supporters will liail with delight the settlement of the dispute wliich is keeping her out in cold. On this pomt there is good reason to hope that next Saturday will prove a memorable day m the history of International football. I am told on Rood authority that so much progress has been made towards a settlement that it is pra.ctica.lly certain matches between Wales and the other nations will be played this season indeed, a few persons in the know" will be much surprised and disappointed if dates for the matches are not arranged and published on Saturday morning, when the International Board will hold a meeting at Richmond. I am sure (writes Old EI)c)r in the Yorksltl*i-e, Post) we shall all be glad to bury this tiresome dispute and forget it. CODNTX FooTBALL.-Glouccstershird v. Glamor. gan, Cardiff Arms Park, next Monday at 3.30. Re- duced fares from all parts. x340

The S-IXPH EDITION of the" hOUTH WALES ECHO I is P-itblished at 7 p-iil. and contains the LATEST Foreign,General and Sporting Telegrams up to the TIMF. OF GOING TO FEESS.

uaiety Theatre Sensation I PRISONER AT BOW-STREET. I Alfred John Hickey was charged at Bow-street to-day with discharging firearms in the Gaiety Theatre last night. Prisoner's features showed an absence of intelligence, and his manner in the dock was eccentric. He had handed over a letter Which he had previously addressed to the Com- missioner of Police, which spoke of grievances he ilad in Australia, and stated that he had been confined in Adelaide Lunatic Asylum. Prisoner, who had been working at Poplar as a labourer, Was remanded. [Additional particulars on 4th page.}

RHONDDA GAS AND WATER WORKS. PURCHASE BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL. I Umpire's Award. I The award on the arbitration case between the Rhondda Urban District Council and the Ystrad Gas and Water Company was "taken up" on Wednesday by the Council in London. The price awarded for the whole of the property Is £ 231,364, but the company's valuation and the sum demanded by them was £ 347,000. The Rhondda District Council decided on Friday last to take up the award, and the umpire's fees amounted to £ 1,066. The population in the area represented by the District Council is about 124,000, and the sum paid for the undertaking will be dis- tributed in rates over many years. The District Council will. according to present arrangements, make a tunnel through the mountain at Blaen- thondda, which is at the extremity of the Valley about thirteen miles from Pontypridd. to tap Llyn Fawr (Large Lake) near Rhigos, a few miles from Hirwain. The water will be conveyed by mains to the present reservoir at Tynewydd. which holds about 8,000,000 gallons. That is a very sin,ill reservoir considering the large population Or the district and the fact that the population is increasing greatly in each decade Fortunately however the Pontypridd Water Works Company are constructing a very large reservoir at Hardy having a storage of 200,000.000 gallous, but only the Rhondda Fach section and the lower part of the big Rhcndda will be supplied by this company, besides, of course, Pontypridd and adjoiring districts. The Rhondda District Council have practically been forced to buy the Ystrad Gas and Water Works, in consequence of the serious drought and the inadequate supply of water in years past. The Council, it should be explained, did not inant to purchase the gas works owing to the fact that electricity was making tremendous strides (&r lighting purposes, but the company having IJJtb undertakings inseparably connected, practically declined to entertain any -onosal to dispose of one without other. The question of purchasing the works has been under considera,tion for many 1a.rs at various intervals, and even 15 years ago it was suggested by some of the members of the Local Board of that time that it would be advis- pli to buy the property. There is no doubt that owing to large sections of the mains having been j iome 15 or 20 years ago, and the fact that tcat subsidences have taken place in different ts of the Valleys, chiefly no doubt through f) e enormous development of the coalfield, the council will have to spend a large amount of oney in the near £ uture repairs and laying JLVI1 new pipes. It is stated that the award includes a clause spelling the Council to take over the B De- h ntores Shares amounting to £ 25,000. The mpire's award has given satisfaction to the °,neraJity °f thC ratePa^ers' especially cousidor- the exorbitant amount fixed by the company "TheCouncil have appointed a manager m place Cawley. who has served the company for !veraiyeaXS" Probably Property will not com^Bt0thh°handSOf the Couuci1 before the t»4 °l

A CYCLE TRANSACTION. »t CoTinty Court to-day HPUM, T 1 evv:>, £ Va tOT &on J ,4 hv Al>- rP n t. *r Parsons (inSU5 and Mr W. B. Frau^01)- f°r th° ii; for thef (Jefe11 hontiht ok- beginning of >«*•< SIT cycle from thr»»e" ,rhe °1' ,*8en» »" the aU »ftM 'onuer « V° thc *bollt tb8,t\be machine back |otlatlons the agent and now he had ™v? «een the time °f delLcle before it was due on'the C03t °f the agent paid back £ 3 c<™tract. After- *r*,rhe(j to have the ba'ancp »aB P^aintig now huHoaour "ay; the of „tiif with costs. lodgment for the

SPIKED RAILINGS. ^Owen on *h«f p0tlnty Court, his Honour, Xtchurci enCh' Gilbert Hill. and brackett-TT* 5° f°r dama £ e *° -church Parish n defendants, the powis Eur-i r?UQc^ an(l tiie Llandaff and cT°»"di- J°h° a red for ttlai u srs Jones and Yorath) byO. sr. aetata*. E- W. William.) for Snce that the J ■ Was stated in eV1" nnd unon nu- ,Piain^ had taken some £ r°telj spiked °Ee of tbe Councils had JJom the field was^ri3' &Qd the leaTding „s0 spikes headed with spikes. Upon i°iuries. His r) mtlfrs colt received serious gainst the Par^°U5, held there was n0 clainJ ?Za artrued th* Council and after counsel ground of claim^r &^onined' 60 that be amended.

NEWPORT CORPORATION AND THE GAS SUPPLY. Reduction of the Gas Rate Called For. m! r. Newport r mg and Traffiu Committee of the fown UUty Co^il has instructed the oany on l" it0 apply t0 the Newport Gas Com- Snn i half of the Corporation, for a reduc- ing a the price of sas both for pubUc ljghi' tW +U t0 Priv^te consumers, on the grounds he Profits made by the company are in SS ? £ those squired to pay the maximum deJ1<is and interest on debenture stock, and «at the rates charged at present are much "igher than those paid in a large number of t0wus' less favourably situated as regards the coalfields, than Newport. The present prices charged are 3s 2d, 3s, or 2s lOd per 1,000 cubic leet, according to the consumption or purposes Which the gas is used. „nrr

THE CHANNEL SQUADRON. If.M.S. Resolution left Portsmouth to-day, having been preceded yesterday from Spithoad by the Majestic (the flagship of Admiral Sir H. F. Stephenson), Mars, and Prince George, forming the Portsmouth division of the Channel Squadron, The vessels will rendezvous with the remainder of the fleet at Portland, whence they sail on Saturday for Arosa. Bay and Vigo. On com- pleting repairs the Csesar will be temporarily attached to the Channel Squadron in place of the Victorious, which joins the Mediterranean Fleet.

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT. Attitude of the L. and N.W. Railway Co. I It is officially stated that there is absolutely no foundation for the statement by Mr Garrity, of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants that the directors of the London and North- western Railway Company contemplate offering to their employees a profit-sharing scheme or any scheme which will prevent their obtaining the full benefit of the Workmen's Compensa. tion Act.

A ROUGH VOYAGE. Coal Exhausted and Grain Used. The Newcastle steamer Glendower, which has arrived at Queenstown from Baltimore, reports having had a terrific voyage. She was much damaged, and the coal having become exhausted the cargo of grain was ased as fuol to keep the en. gines going. Fears are entertained for the safety of the London steamer Apex, which left Baltimore foar days before the Glendowcf, and has not since besft heard of.

The Gale. 0 DESTRUCTION OF A LIGHTHOUSE. Early yesterday morning, as already reported, Crosby lighthouse was burned down, and three inmates, the keeper and his wife, named Buckley, and a female visitor named Clements, lost their lives. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a pane of glass being blown in by the gale, thus bringing about a leakage in the oil reservoir. Searching for the Victims. The work of searching among the debris of the burnt lighthouse at Hightown, near Liverpool, was resumed this morning in the hope of finding fu rther portions of the remains of the victims. Seve ral large bones were unearthed, but in such form as to be quite unrecognisable. It is apparent that the three victims have been absolutely cre- mated. The search will be continued, and the remains submitted for medical examination be- fore the inquest is fixed. A Seaman Swept Overboard. The Catherine Latham, a schooner, left the Dee, and was caught by the gale when in the Irish Channel. The seas swept her decks, and the crew expected her momentarily to founder. During the storm a huge wave broke over the ship and swept away a young seaman. He wa.s not seen afterwards. The Catherine Latham i eventually found shelter in Carlingford Lough. Rescued by the Mumbles Lifeboat. The ketch Crowpill, of Bridgwater, went ashore eastward of Neath bar on Wednesday whilst being towed by a steamer, when the rope parted during the gale from the west-north-west. The Mumbles lifeboat Wolverhampton put out fully manned, and after a difficult task succeeded in rescuing the captain and crew, and safely landed them at Briton Ferry. The Crowpill now lies in' a precarious condition, and will probably be- come a total wreck. This being the first ap. pearance of a lifeboat at Briton Ferry a large number of persons witnessed her arrival. Supposed Loss of a Vessel in the Irish Sea The fnll fury of the gale was experienced in the Irish Sea. The Royal Mail and express steamers between Holyhead and Ireland were swept from tem to stern in crossing. The captain of the Groenock steamer which arrived at Belfast on Wednesday reported passing the topmasts of a small vessel six feet out of the water. A rumour has reached Belfast that a large vessel has foundered off the Copelands, but no confirmation can be obtained. Yachts Sunk off Greenock Bay. A perfect hurricane of wind, accompanied by drenching rains, has been sweeping over Greenock and the Clyde. A number of yachts, including the 40-ton cutter Neaira, owned byMrll. A. Mmr, Glasgow,have been sunk in Greenock Bav. The Dublin steamer Hound was unable to make Arcirossan on Wednesday, and the mails and passengers were landed at Greenock. -I'WU

THE TAFF VALE INVASION OF NEWPORT I y, Attitude of Newport Corporation. I H is expected that the Newport Gotmty Council will adopt a friendly attitude towards the Taff a "ailway BiH, under which powers are sought to make a mile of railway from the Alexandra Dock Railway to Herbert-street, Newport, for the purpose of gaining access for passenger traffic from the Rhondcla Valley to Newport. The com- pany by the BiU also seek for running powers over the C.W.R. into High-street Station. The town clerk and borough engineer have reported upon he scheme, which if carried out will neces- sitate the removal of 110 houses in the neighbour- hood of Herbert-street. and the Parliamentary Committee of the Newport Corporation has appointed a sub-committee to enter into negotia- tion with the Taff Vale Company as to the inser- ti on of clauses for the protection of the Corpora- tion if the Corporation agree not to oppose the Bill. The Newport Chamber of Commerce has already decided to petition in favour of the Bill.

I A BARRY HORSE CASE. I This afternoon at Cardiff County Court Mr L. J- Sydenham, coal merchant, Barry, sued Mr Win. Rces. butcher. Barry, for £ 30 in respect of I loss of a horse. Mr A. Parsons (instructed by Mr Alfred Jackson) arpeared for the plaintiff, I and Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr T. H. Belcher) for the defendant. The plaintiff's statement was that his horse and cart were iu Station-road, Barry, when defendant's pony and trap, in charge of a lad, were driven into it. One shaft of the trap entered the horse's side, and the horse died shortly afterwards. The defence was that the accident occuiTed through a fault of plaintiff 's man who was in charge of the horse and cart at the time. His Honour Judge Owen gave judgment for Y.15, value of the liorse, and £3 expenses.

I NEWPORT IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. I The export of coal, foreign and coastwise, from I Newport for the week ended last (Wednesday) evening amounted to 73,129 tons, of which 54,275 tons were despatched to foreign ports, and 18^854 tons went coastwise. The other exports for the week were Patent fuel, 1,650 tons superphosphates, 730 tons iron, 123 tons flour, 2 cargoes; tinplates, 2 cargoes timber, 1 cargo bunkers, 1 cargo gas water. 85 tons paraffin, 24 casks and general merchandise, 40 tons and 7 cargoes. The imports for the week included :—Iron ore, 3,720 tons pitwood, 1,620 loads and 257 tons manganese ore, 1,500 tons pig iron, 1,120 tons; rails, 265 tons; hay and straw, 440 tons; oil, 2 cargoes grain, I cargo and 1,400 sacks wheat, 1,300 sacks; maize, 1,000 sacks silver sand, 400 tons; flour, 120 tons; potatoes, 50 tons; and general merchandise, 8 cargoes.

I THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. I A special train left Victoria Station this morn- ing conveying the Privy Councillors to Ports- mouth, on their way to Osborne, where the Queen holds a Council to-day to formally approve the Speech from the Throne to bo presented at the opening of Parliament. The party was ex- ceptionally small, comprising only the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Arthur Hill, and Sir Charles Lennox Peel (Clerk to the Council); but some other Councillors are expected to join the Lord President at Osborne, thereby forming the neces- sary quorum.

I MISS HURLBATT. I I Appointed Principal of Bedford College. The Council of Bedford College, London, has appointed Miss Ethel Hurlbatt, principal of Aberdare Hall, Cardiff, to the post of principal of their college, in succession to Miss Emily Penrose. Bedford College has recently made steady progres3 in usefulness and organisation, has twice enlarged its premises, and receives its share of the Government grant for higher educa- tion. It is generally recognised as the most im- portant woman's college in London, and as such will have an assured position in any scheme for future university.—James's Gazette.

ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES AT ABERDARE. At the Merthyr Police Court to-day (before Mr North and Mr C. H, James), Patrick Gallaghan was charged with obtaining three pairs of boots, worth 16s 3d, by means of false pretences on the 1st inst., the property of George Oliver, Aberdare. Prisoner was stated to have represented that the boots were for Mrs Parry, Welsh Harp, Aber. dare, on approval. Prisoner was arrested by Sergeant Salter. He was committed for trial to the Assizes.

UNDER THE VERANDAH. I An Open Verdict. An inquest was held at Aldershofc to-day on Christopher Duggan, musketry instructor to the 3rd Royal Scots Fusiliers, and attached to the Devon Regiment. Deceased bad complained of feeling unwell, and was found under a verandah with his skull fractured, but whether the fall was accidental or otherwise there was no evidence to show. The jury returned an open verdict.

FUNERAL OF LORD ARTHUR CECIL. The funeral of Lord Sackville Arthur Cecil, half-brother of Lord Salisbury, took place at Hayes, Kent, to-day. Mr A. Balfour and Lord Eustace Cecil were among the mourners. A number of wreaths were sent, including one from the Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury.

l PARLIAMEETARY ELECTION. Sir Samuel Scott (Conservative) was elected member of Parliament for the West Marylebone Division to-day, there being no other nomination.

The Manchester City Council, by a unanimous vote on Wednesday, decided that Chief Constabla Malcolm Wood should retire on a pension of £500 a year, and that in lieu of notice he be paid three months' salary. Mr Wood accepted these terms, and his connexion with the force is at all end. The new chief cQuslLble will bo appointed as soon as possible. I

Factory and Workshop I Act. IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS AT I I ..1 MERTHYR. I I A Cyfarthfa Contention. I To-day at Merthyr Police Court (before Mr W. M. North, stipendiary) Messrs Crawshay Bros. Limited, Cyfarthfa, were summoned upon the information of Mr Augustus Lewis, inspector of factories, that they were the occupiers of a certain Iron and Sleel Works, the same being a factory within the meaning of the Factory and Work- shop Acts 1878 to 1895, wherein a certain young person named William John Jones was employed contrary to section 13 of the Factory and Work- shop Act, 1878, on the 10th January. Mr Augustus Lewis was for the prosecution, and Mr 11 Gwilym James appeared for the defence. Mr Augustus Lewis stated that at half-bast 4 o'cock ont he morning of the 11th January W. J. Jones (15), was empoyed in the fitting shop at one of the planing machines, and he unfor- fortunately met with an accident. That was duly reported to him by the company on the 12th inst. He communicated with the compauy, and re- ceived a reply that the shop had been worked on the double shift, and they quoted Section 38 of the Factory and Workshops Act, 1878. in support of their position. It seemed the facts were admitted, and that the question at issue was a legal one, but he thought the Coutr should have the facts before them. He mentioned that the youth had worked from 10 o'clock on the night of the 10th January until half-past 4 o'clock on the morning of the 11th inst. Acting under the instructions of his depart- ment, he had an interview with Mr William Evans, the general manager.. Mr Lewis contended that in the department in which c Jones was at work there was nothing in the Act to justify continuous occupation. This particular branch of the works did not deal with the mani- pulation of cold iron and steel, but with a class of material already malleable, and it had nothing to do with the conversion of material into malleable iron or steel. He described the busi- ness of the factory as the conversion of iron ore into malleable iron or steel. If his friend (Mr James) said the work at the fitting shop was inci- dental to the work of converting iron into steel, he must show them that the fitting shop was part and parcel of the process carried on in the mill. Evidence of the General Manager. Mr Gwilym James, in order that the Stipen- diary might have some notes, called Mr William Evans, J.P., the general manager of Cyfarthfa Works, who said they had blast fur- naces and mills at the iron works They also had in connection with the works a fitting shop, the steam motive power of which was obtained from blast furnace boilers. For the purposes of the blast furnaces they converted coal into coke, and they had to marshal that converted material to the top of the blast furnace. They employed various persons by day and by night in connection with the blast furnaces, the maintenance of which was a constant source of anxiety, and had to be watched day and night. He described various processes in relation to the fitting shop, where the work was carried on by day and by night. For the proper and methodical management of the works, it was absolutely necessary to haveafitting shop. He did not think there was a single iron works in the country which did not include a fitting-shop constituted in a similar way. W. J. Jones was in the fitting-shop on the morning of the 11th January last. His age was 15 years. By Mr Augustus Lewis The work that Jones was doing might have been done by a man or by a woman if she was experienced sufficiently to do it. It was the custom under certain circum- stances at ether works to similarly employ young persons. An Engineer's Statement. I Wm. Evans, head mechanical engineer at the Dowlais Works, was next called by Mr Gwilym James. At Dowlais they had iron works and blast furnaces, and at Cyfarthfa a fitting shop, wfeere they employed persons day and night. They found it absolutely necessary for the pur- poses of their works to have a fitting shop, which was part and parcel of the works. By Mr Augustus Lewis The fitting shops had to be kept open day and night at times they could not always put men to work at small machines. They did not work young persons at night and day, but upon the occasion of a break- rlown they had employed a young person in the fitting shop at night at Dowlais. He had not re- ported this to the inspector. Mr Augustus Lewis remarked that he had interviews with this witness, and he had clearly explained the position upon these matters to him, and it would not be fair to pross him. A Legal Argument. Mr Gwilym James reviewed the Act, 1878, very elaborately, and contended that the lllening of the word "process" meant the methodi- cal management of the works; there- fore it was within their right to employ a young person at a process in connec- tion with the mills, or in aid of a, manfacturing process. He quoted various allusions in the Act which seemed to justify the employment of a young person in the steel works fitting shops, He referred also to the Acts of 1891 and 1895, and urged that no narrow meaning was intended to be placed upon "the process," which included even a locomotive, upon which thcrefore a younr person could be employed. He did not contend that they could employ a young person to do any- thing foreign to the methodical management of the works. But If the Home Secretary had reason to declare the fitting-shop a separate factor tne Act gave him the power to make an order to that effect. That had not been done, and the Court was asked to take upon themselves a very serious responsibility. He emphasised the contention that they had a right to regard the fitting shops as part of the process, and they could not get away from tha fact that they were part and parcel of this non-textile factory. Once they interfered with any one of the departments the whole would get out of gear. This was a matter, he pointed out, which affected the whole of the works of the United Kingdom. Until the Secretary of State made an order separating any part of the fac- tory," ho asked them not to interfere with the operations at the works. Judgment Reserved. Mr North said it was an interesting case, and the magistrates thanked both Mr James and Mr Lewis for the very able way in which they had Lewis for the very able way in which they had laid it before them but they were not ready to give judgment. The wanted to consider the process" aud matters incidental in relation thereto. It was arranged that judgment should be given on Monday week next.

Horrible Tragedy. I MOTHER-IN-LAW, WIFE, AND TWO CHILDREN MURDERED. The Press Association's Cavan correspondent telegraphs :-It has just transpired that on January 31st a small farmer at Nolagh, near Shercock, murdered his mother.in-law, wife, and two children and then absconded. The murders ware discovered this morning.

I MURDEROUS ATTACK UPON A POLICEMAN. At Chelmsford to-day Frank Thorogood, a. poacher, was sentenced to ten years' penal servi tude for a murderous attack upon a policeman. A companion of Thorogood was sentenced to three years' penal servitude, and a third prisoner to 18 months' hard labour.

I SEIZURE OF PICTURES. NEW YORK, Thursday.—Some pictures of the Italian artist, Boldini, which were brought to America. for exhibition, have been seized by the Customs authorities on an allegation that one of them had been sold, and that according to the Custom regulation the pictures were fraudulently "mported.—Renter. Custom regulation the pictures were fraudulently mported.-Revtcr.

I GALLANT LIFEBOAT SERVICE. Gallant service has been rendered by the "Mary Adelaide Harrison lifeboat at Carupbelltown, Argyllshire. She returned to port yesterday afternoon, having rescued the crew of a fishing boat after being at sea 18 hours, and experiencing the full force of the gale. 4/IM"

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Britain and China. a HAS LORD SALISBURY GIVEN WAY P THE CASE OF TALIENWAN. There is to-day the usual plentiful crop of rumonrs, but no absolute information bearing on the situation in China. The Government itself has never made any pronouncement whatever on its terms for the proffered Chinese loan, but the Times recently asserted the opening of Talienwan was one of the conditions, and it yesterday published a telegram from Pekin stating that the Ministry had defi- nitely withdrawn this demand. Under the circumstances, and until further in- formation is forthcoming as to the precise condi- tions which England demanded in return for the loan, it is premature to discuss whether England has" backed down over the Chinese affair or not. "Government has not Receded." It was not astonishing (says the Daily Tele- graph) that the announcement that the Govern ment had abandoned the demand for the opening of Talienwan as a condition of a loan to China was eagerly debated. As a matter of fact, the news. in the sense that it implies any departure from the position taken up by the Government with regard to China, is certainly untrue. In official circles the embarrassment is being felt of contradicting or affirming any statement that comes from Pekin or elsewhere while negotiations are actually taking place. But it may be asserted emphatically that the Government has not receded one inch from the policy they have laid down, the outlines of which were sketched in Mr Balfour's speech at Man- chester. As for the rumours of a Russo-German loan—in lieu of British financial assistance-tbe idea is absolutely scouted by those who are in a position to know the course of events. In- quiry in the best informed quarters disclosed that it is generally felt—and very strongly is this opinion held—thac if China does not care to take the loan from ns we shall certainly not enforce it. If, however, any of our rights should be infringed by other Powers, then, and not till then, will it be for the Government to say what measures of redress should be taken. Official Statement, I The Press Association says: It was officially asserted on Wednesday with re- ference to the Times report that the British Government had relinquished its claim in reference to the opening of Talienwan as a free port that no communication could bo made public at the present juncture either respecting this partieukr point or concerning the negotiations as a whole. It is stated on behalf of he Government that the negotiations, such as they are, are up to the present absolutely confi- dential. Many of the telegrams from China on the subject contain statements not merely going far beyond the information at the disposal of the Government, but in some instances quite at variance with known facts. 'Excitement in Political Circles. I The Press Association states that the intima- tion by the Pekin correspondent of the Times that the British Government have definitely withdrawn their condition which required the opening of Talienwan created a good deal of surprise and some excitement on Wednesday among members of Parliament and other leading politicians in Lenaon. Party attachments deter Conservatives from using such free terms of criticism as Liberals do not hesitate to employ. Many Unionists, however, do not conceal the feelings of surprise and misgiving over the latest news from the Far East. Others decline to believe the report until it is oftlcially admitted and confirmed. Indeed, the scepticism in the case of one well-known Conservative took the form of an offer to a political opponent to pay a substantial sum to a public charity if the report in question proved to be authentic. Liberals declare that the withdrawal of the condition as to the freedom of Talienwan means nothing less than a humiliating surrender to the pretensions of Russia, and is calculated to injure British interests and prestige in the East. It is probable the leaders of the Opposition will meet in private conference before Parliament re-assembles in order to decide upon their course on that occasion. Communications have already passed between I members of the late Cabinet which leave no doubt that alleged failures in foreign policy, and especially the case now in point, will loom largely in the debate upon the Queen's Speech. It is argued by members of the last Liberal Govern- ment that even if the withdrawal regarding Talienwan is a condition to the freeing oi Port Arthur, the concession by Russia with reference to the last-named port is not likely to be of much more substantial value than our treaty rights proved in Madagascar, where the French quickly followed up their protectorate by an occupation which practically excluded us from that island. Interview with a Foreign Office Official. The Press Association says:—Tho Times information from Pekin caused considerable surprise and curiosity in most quarters in the West End of London, and in some instances these feelings were not unmixed with alarm and disappointment. At first there was a disposition to regard it as a "back down," and to compare it with the vigorous utterances of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, until it was sesn on reflection that the two things did not refer to the saine subject at all. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach referred in his speech to Britain's determination to defend her rights in China by war if necessary," but this country has no rights in the direction of claiming Talienwan as a free port, so that if she had made a demand for the opening of that port a sme qufl. non to guaranteeing a loau, a withdrawal of the condition in no way affects the force of what Ministers have recently said. With a view to ascertaining the opinion enter- tained in Government quarters regarding the announcement, a Press Association representa- tive eaw a very highly-placed official at the Foreign Office. This gentleman politely but firmly declined to discuss the matter. He said no communication could be made at this juncture either regarding this particular point or the Chinese negotiations as a whole. The negotia- tions, such as they were, were absolutely confiden- tial up to the present, and he had no authority from Lord Salisbury to give any information. An official in another well-informed Govern- ment quarter pointed out two circumstances that, so far as he was aware, no official pronouncement had been made as to a demand by Britain for the opening of Talienwan, there being no warrant therefore for assuming it to have been formu- lated, and, further, that even assuming the accuracy of that matter and the news now to hand, the declarations of Ministers, which specifically referred to rights and treaty rights," were in no way affected. Tho Press Association adds:—Despite the reticence maintained, nothing was noticeable in Tho Press Association adds:—Despite the reticence maintained, nothing was noticeable in I official circles to justify grave or pessimistic forebodings. I American View of the Difficulty. The New York corrrespoudent of the Times says :—Some recent despatches from St. Peters- burg via London to New York give a sensational account of Russian policy in China, for which a Russian admiral and a diplomatist, both un- named, are the alleged authorities. From these spring-sa notion that a collision between England and Russia is imminent, and the question arises, What would America do ? The Herald answers —" Wa do not doubt that America will be with Great Britain. Blood is thicker than water. The millions of Anglo-Saxons in the United States will have their sentimental sympathy aroused and will find their commercial interests threatened by the sight of England fighting a coalition of the Slav and Latin races with the Teutonic race sandwiched in between." The Tinua explains the preponderance of pro-Russian news by the remark that the News Bureau in Pekin seems to be under Russian control. It con- siders the story of an English surrender to Russia at Port Arthur and in the Leao-tong Pcninsula, incredible, thinks that Russia and Germany are at England's mercy in the East, not she at theirs, and repeats that the opening of Port Arthur and Xiao-Ghau is a settlement in the interests of all nations. I Russian Troops Massing. ST. PETERSBURG. Tuesday (via Gumbinview).— Marked military activity prevails at Yladivostock, where there are at the present moment no fewer than between 60,000 and 70,000 troops of all arms.—Central News. I

— — MAIL BAG STOLEN. The Gla.-gow police report that the Glasgow tidd Steventon mail bag was stolen last night from Stcuoch's Station, Glasgow. A few minutes before the train was timed to start a gentleman reported to the railway officials that he had seen | a man leave the train van with something bulky under his coat. A search was made, and the mail bag found to be mis&ing.

MUSIC AND DANCING IN THE I RHONDDA. I Applications for Licences. Applications were made to the Pontypridd Bench on Wednesday for music and dancing licences for IS licensed houses in the Rhondda District Council area. Some time ago the Council adopted that portion of the Public Health Act which compels licence-holders to obtain licences to enable them to carry on music and dancing in their houses. The question has aroused much interest in the valleys. The magistrates on the bench were the Stipendiary (Mr J. Ignatius Williams). Alderman Richard Lewis, Alderman W. Morgan, Messrs T. P. Jenkins, E. Edwards, E. H, Davies, E. John. J. Roberts, and Dr.Hunter. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, appeared on behalf of 17 of the applicants, and uir lJonaid Maclean opposed the whole of the applications on behalf of a number of ratepayers from various parts of the valley. The Ponty- £ ridd and Rhondda Valleys Temperance Defence league—which to all intents and purposes pro- vided the opposition—was represented in court by the following members Revs. W. T. Morris, Pontypridd, president; W. Charles, M.A., Treorky W. Ress, Rhondda A. Pearce, Porth; and Alderman J. Jones-Griffiths, Penygra.ig, secretary. The applicants were — Mrs E. Williams, Blaenrhonclda Hotel, Blaenrbondda Mrs Mary Bovan, Stuart Hotel, Treherbert; Mr Richards, Dunraven Hotel, Treherbert; Mr W. Collins, Castle Hotel. Treherbert; Mrs Mary Pearce, Exchange Hotel, Treherbort Mr D. Thomas, Treorky Hotel, Treorky Mr Wyndham Jones, Cardiff Arms Hotel, Treorky Mr John Thomas, Boar's Head Hotel, Treorky; Mr Hy. Jones, Crown Hotel, Treorky; Mr John Salathiel, Railway Bar, Treorky; Mr Esiah Jones. Tremains Hotsl, Cwmpark Mr Win. Webb, Griffin Hotel, Pen- tre Mr John W illiams, Bute Hotel, Treorky Mr Thomas Williams, Miskin Hotel, Trea.law Mr Morgan Williams, Prince of Orange, Dinas Mr -Thomas W atkins, Brithweunydd Inn, Dinas Griffith Davies.Penrhys Hotel, Pontygwaith and Mrs Jones, Bailey's Ann, Pentre, who asked for a licence for the Queen's Hall, Pentre. Mr Phillips stated in May last a deputation waited upon the District Council asking them to put the Act in operation, and another deputa- tion wmcn, with the exception of collieries, were the largest ratepayers in tho district—asked them not to do so. It was extraordinary that thos3 who desired the Council to adopt the Act now asked the Bench not to grant the licences. In reply to the Stipendiary, Mr Phillips said that if the District Council had not adopted the Act no one would have power to grant the licences. In Merthyr and Aberdare the Act had not been adopted, and bad it not been for the foolish conduct of one licensed holder in Ponty- pridd, who had since left the town, the Act would not have been adopted in Pontypridd. It had been held by some people that music and dancing iu public-houses led to immorality, but ho challenged the Rev. W. i. Morris and the Rev. W. Charles to prove that that had been the ca,sc in a single instance. He also combatted the statement that music and dancing induced men to drink more, and declared that the experience of members of the police force and those who were in the trade was that wherever music took place in a licensed house it was better conducted than a house where there was no music. When men quarrelled in a house upon politics, religion, or their work. the row was at once stopped by means of music, thus strikingly proving the old saying that Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast." (Laughter.) The first application dealt with was in respect of the Blaenrhondcla Hotel, and Mr Phillips said that Mrs Williams was prepared to accept a music licence only for the taprcom. Mr Phillips added that when the Bench granted licences for the Horse and Groom and the Tredegar Arms, Pontypridd, four years ago, they did so on the ground that no intoxicating liquors, including perry and cider, should be sold or comsumed in the room whilst music and dancing were going on, and that no tobacco should be sola. It was stated that the licences granted to the two houses named had not been renewed after the first year. The various applications were proceeded with, and the opinion was expressed by the applicants that music and dancing did not lead to more drinking, and were also the means of stopping rows and inducing better conduct on the part of those present. The harp was, it was stated, in use in several of the houses, and the landlord of the Crown Hotel, Treorkv, stated that the harpist was a blind man 28 years of age, and his prin- cipal object in seeking the licence was to continue giving the harpist employment, other- wise he would have to seek relief from the parish. Mr Salathiel, of the Railway Bar, Treorky, also employed a blind harpist, 44 years of age, and he advanced a similar reason for getting the licence. —Mr Phillips explained that in many of the houses in the Rhondda, music and dancing had been carried on for many years until the Act was ad ted by the Council. Half-a-dozen of the applicants were prepared to accept a restricted licence, which would not permit them to sell intoxicants in the rooms. Mr Walker (of the office of Messrs Treharno and Treharne) applied for a similar licence for the Penrhys Hotel, Pontygwaith, where dancing -7 classes were held in along room above the stables, and Mr D. W. Jones, solicitor, Pentre, asked for a similar licence on behalf of Mrs Jones, of the Bailey's Arms, for the Queen's Hall, Pentre, where dancing classes are held. Mr Maclean contended that the opposition was reasonable, as they did not oppose in cases where intoxicants would not be supplied in the rooms sought to be licensed. He would not enter into the evils of intoxicating liquors in connection with concert rooms and danciug classes because they were present in the minds of the Bench. It was singular that with one exception all the applicants who were willing to take restricted licences bad rooms far away from the bar—either upstairs or outside, and the natural inference was that there were no facilities to cMain intoxicants. He admitted that it was perfectly legitimate for the applicants to endeavour to get more customers by means of these licences, but in the interest of public order he contended that they should not be granted. After a brief consultation in private, the Stipendiary observed that the Bench had care- fully considered the applications, aDd had decided to abide by the rule laid down by them some years ago. They wero willing to grant the licences to suitable buildings provided that where music and dancing were carried on no intoxicants should be supplied or consumed. Licences would therefore be granted to the Queen's Hall, Pentre; Blaenrhondda Hotel, Treherbert; Boar's Head, Traorky Brith- weunydd Arms, Dinas Prince of Orange, Dinas; Bute Hotel, Treorky Trem&ins Hotel, Cwm- park and the Penrhys Hotel, Pontygwaith. The Stipendiary added that the others were at liberty to apply for similar licences, but Mr Phillips replied that his instructions were not to accept licences with such restrictions, Mr Phillips caused some laughter by stating that perry and cider were not of the nature of intoxicants and asked that they should be sold. The Bench disagreed with his view, but added they would permit the sale oi tobacco in. the licensed rooms. _————

THE LATE MR G. T. CLARK. I Date of tha Funeral. I The funeral of the late Mr G. 1. Clark has been fixed to take placo on Friday at Talygarn at 2 p.m. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. I On Tuesday evening at the meeting of the I Merthyr townspeople in support of the Merthyr Railway Bill, Colonel D. R. Lewis referred in touching terms to the loss which had been sus- tained in the death of Mr G. T. Clark, and moved that a vote of condolence be sent to the relatives of the deceased gentleman. This was seconded by Mr W. L. Daniel. The High Constable sup- ported the motion, which was agreed to by silent assent. At the Merthyr Urban District Council meet- ing on Wednesday, Mr J. Harpur. chairman, moved a vote of condolence with the family of the deceased gentleman, who was for many years chairman of the old Merthyr Local Board of Health, the Merthyr Board of Guardians, and the Merthyr School Board. Alderman Dd. Davies seconded the motion, which the members assented to by rising in silence. At the meeting of the Dowlais Chamber of Trade on Tuesday evening Mr R. P. Rees, the president, moved :—" That this Chamber desires to record its profound sorrow at the lamented death of the venerable Mr G. T. Clark, Talygarn, formerly of Dowlais House, and its respectful testimony to the debt of gratitude which the town and neighbourhood owe to the memory of the de- ceased, who, for close upon half a century as its chief citizen, developed its staple industries to a marvellous extent, and was foremost in promot- ing the welfare of the community, and especially so in educational mattcrs." Mr W. Morgan, J.P., seconded the vote, which was passed in silence. seconded the vote, which was passed in silence. At Wednesday's meeting of the Pontypridd Board of Guardians—tho chairman of winch is Mr Godfrey L. Clark, J.P-> and high sheriff of the county, son of tho deceased gentleman—Mr xi. Davies, who presided, said the members of the board deeply sympathised with their choir- man in his bereavement. He proposed that the clerk be instructed to forwara hnn a vote of con- i dolence on behalf the hoard. Dr. Ivor Lewis, J.1., seconded, and the vote was carried in silence. A similar vote was passed at a meeting of tho Pontyoridd Conservative Club on Monday night.

PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND I RECALLED. I FEBRUARY 3rd. I I 1848—Parliament opened. A great ferment of dis- content acitated the masses of the people. 1852—Parliament met. Th0 principal subject of discussion at the time was the rupture be- tween Lord pa!merston_and the Ministry. 1859—Parliament was openea by the Queen in person. In addressing tiie Commons, her Majesty said, The uni /ersal introduction of steam power into naval warfare will render necessary a temporary increase of expenditure in providmgfor the reconstruc- tion of the British Navy. 1863—The National Assembly of Greece declared the Throne rightly vacant, and announced that Prince Alfred Oi. kngland had been elected King by 230,016 votes. He was pro- claimed, but was not permitted by the English Government to accept the Crown. 1875—The Marqus of Hart:rg:ou was elected leader of the Liberal parly. iIIi3

The remains of Lord Sa-clivill(3 Cecil, half- brother of Lord Salisbury, were crcmated afc Woking oil Wednesday, ana the funeral will take place at Hayes, Kent, on Thursday. It is un. certain whether the Brenner wiu be present.

MR PRITCHARD MORGAN, M.P. I AT MERTHYR. On Tuesday night at the Temperance Hall, Merthyr, Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., addressed a meeting of constituents, under the presi- dency of Mr Joseph Owen, who was supported on the platform by a number of gentlemen, in cluding Mr John Vaughan (Mr Pritchard Mor- gan's agent), Mr V. A. Wills, Mr Rees Price, Mr Phillips, Mr David Evans, Mr J. T. Thomas, &c. The CHAIRMAN referred at the outset to the prominent position taken by Mr Pritchard Morgan in connection with the negotiations for a Chinese loan, and pointed out that if they were carried through it would be a good thing for that district, inasmuch as one of the results would be the opening up of China, and a call for material with which to construct railways. (Hear, hear.) Mr PBITCHAKD MORGAN, who was received with applause, said one of the chief aims he had in view in going to China was to endeavour to obtain for that constituency an order that would, in all probability, materially promote the prosperity of that locality, and consequently raise the rate of wages there. (Applause.) He knew before he started what OBJECT HE HAD IX VIEW. Confidentially he had explained his project to his friend, the chairman, before he left the country, He aid not go out to China on any wild goose chase, as some people supposed, but he went out at the direct invitation of the Chinese Government i- Ilssist them in the opening out of that great Empire—the greatest in the world, and a virgin Empire they might call it because its minera resources had not been in any way developed. H went there,at the end of last year, after Parlia ment had risen and when there was nothing particular to do in that constituency. He could not do anything for them politically, and he thought he might possibly do something for them commercially—(applause)—and not only for them but for the whole country. (Hear, hear.) He stayed there for something like five months, and ultimately after going into matters generally he was ENTRUSTED BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT under seal and with proper authority to give to England and negotiate with the English Government for the advance of a large sum of money, which the Chinese were sorely in need of, and in exchange for which they would not solely and wholely, but with the whole world, have a chance as Englishmen and Welshmen of com- peting with the world for the requirements of that vast Empire. No suggestion was ever mado by him to the Chinese or English Governments that England should secure one square foot of land in China. He came home and immediately laid the matter before the English Government. He maintained there was not the slightest risk of losing the money if it were advanced, and that the loan would be as safe as English Consols. Un- fortunately the English Government did not at that time see its way clear to enter into this gigantic arrangement. It was by him laid before the leaders of the Liberal party, and it was only right to say they saw there was a char.ce of doin<r a great stroke for this country, and they did not, as some people imagined, show any opposition to the matter but they wanted further light with a view of assisting her Majesty's Government to carry this into effect. If, when the suggestion was first made to the Conservative Government, it had been taken up, he contended it would have saved expense and have enabled England to avoid diffi- culties which had since arisen. Now, however, a change had come over the spirit of the Govern- ment, and he had reason to know that the matter of A LOAN HAD BEEN FINALLY CONCLUDED, and he predicted when Parliament met the Queen's Speech would be found to contain an announcement with the consent of Parliament. This matter would be carried through even if they had to go to extremities to do it. He mentioned also that by the terms which had been offered through him by the Chinese 6 per cent. was to have been paid for the loan and 5 per cent. interest on the money. He hoped the English Government would insist upon carrying out this great bargain for the credit and commer- j cial advantage of this country. Referring to THE FORTHCOMING WELSH CONVENTION, speaking- for himself, he should advocate one convention for North and South Wales, so that they should work harmoniously, and not meet in diverse places and then not agree as to policy. Tho hon. member having satisfactorily answered several questions, Mr David Evans moved, Mr V. A. Wills seconded, and Mr Charles Price, Troedy- rhiw. supported the following motion, which was unanimously carried — That this meeting thanks Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., for iris stirring address, and wliile supporting the present Government in its efforts to settle the question of a loan to the Chinese and the Chinese question iu general, would deprecate snch settlement by war or coercion, unless pressed to defend our national interests, trade, and commerce."—The Hon. Member duly acknowledged the vote, and the proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

CARDIFFORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. I SECOND CONCERT. I There was a, capital attendance at the Park Kail, Cardiff, on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of the 53rd concert of the Cardiff Orchestral Society. In point of view of numbers, perhaps the attendance wa.s not ailite so large as has sometimes been the case, "but the iiiclei-neiiev of the weather may have had some effect in this direction. Anyhow, there was but little to complain of from the financial point of view, and it may be concluded that most of the unoccupied seats in the balcony had been paid for. The auditorium was filled to overflow- ing. The programme was fully up to the best traditions of the society. The vocalists were celebrities of the distinction of Miss Ada Crossley aud Mr Ffrangeon Davies, while the solo clarionet, Mr Charles Draner, is not to be excelled in the manipulation of tbat instrument by any living soloist. The concert opened with a well received rendering of Kreutzer's overture, Nachtlager in Granada." the orchestra, being conducted by Mr J. E. Deacon, and led by Mr E. T. Roberts. Miss Ada Crossley on her appearance had a, splendid recep- tion. Her rich voice was heard to fine effect in Haydn's Spirit Song," with orchestral accompaniment. Mr Charles Draper de- lighted the audience with his clarionet Gob" Allegro" from" 2nd Concerto" (Spohr). Mr Ffrangeon Davies was next on the programme, am but the audience stirred uncomfortably when Mr W. A. Morgan came forward and craved indul- gence for a moment. He regretted, he said, to have to state that Mr Ffrangeon Davies was suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis, and that the doctor hed forbidden him to sing. After expressing a feeling of disappointment at this announcement, the audience suddenly brightened up when the secretary continued his speech by say- ing, Mr Davies is. however, determined to keep faith with Cardiff audiences." Proceeding he explained that as the first two songs to his name on the programme were too arduous tasks for Mr Davies to undertake, and that under such circumstances he would substitute the first with a new song, entitled All the world awakes to- day," and the second with Simon, the Cellarer." Mr Ffrangeon Davies was most heartily received. His first song was a lively little ditty, as bright and cheerful in character as it was brief, and the famous baritone was loudly applauded when he retired. The performance of Rubinstein's ballet music Feramoro" by the orchestra, elicited a far warmer expression of appro- bation than had previously been manifested by the audience. It was in no sense easy music. Still in 1 both of the two dances played the orchestra camo through the ordeal with great credit. Miss Ada Crossley followed with a charming render- ing of the pretty cradle song, "Wieenlied," by Mozart, the peaceful calm of which formed a fitting prelude to her rendering of the spirited battle hymn, an old Irish melody arranged by Stanford. This raised the audience to a hign pitch of enthusiasm, fund Miss Crossley was re- called. This concluded the first part of the concert. The second portion opened in a popular style, the orchestra giving an effective per- formance of selections from Sullivan's Iolanthe. Mr Ffrangcop Davies was to have sung next, but his voice would not permit, and appearing on tne platform he asked indulgence to substitute a short recitation—it would have been a cantila- tion had the music accompanied it. It was an artistic rendering of an artistic little bit of word- painting of a sentimental character, the un- bosoming of the heart of a young nian concerning a lovely maid. Marion, the gentle tender- ness with which Mr Davies recited the morceau being somewhat reminiscent of what we heard from Mr Clifford Harrison years ago. Mr Chas. Draper followed with a, clever clarionet solo that well deserved the recall tha it received Miss Ada Crossley came next with one of Blumenthal's delightful ballads, Sun- shine and Rain," and she sang it in her best style, receiving a rara ovation, to which she responded by singing"! went a-gleaning, a pretty ditty with an old Lugnsh flavour and hum or on s withal. Other item? worthy of mention were the nerformance by the orchestra of the spirited and dramatic overture to Rossini's Semiramide," and another artistic little recita- iS" tion by Mr Ffrangeon Davies. A most successful concert closed with a renderinr by the orchestra of Rubinstein's Wedding March.

DEATH OF LORD CLONMEL. The death was announced on Wednesday at Eathorpe Hall, Leamington, of the Earl of Clonmal. Inquiries at Eathorpe, which is several miles from Leamington, snow that his Lordship died quite suddenly and unexpectedly from blood-poisoning, which developed from his dropping a piece oi sealing-wax on his hand when sealing a letter. The deceased was Beauchamp Henry John Scott, sixth EaIl. He had been an invalid for several years.

I Newmarket Training Notes. NEWMARKET, Thursday.—On the Racecourse side, R. Chalouer's Oughterard and Tyrolese galloped a mile. Cannon's Barcalwhey and The Fame went a similar gallop; Beato, Mincemeat, Archduke II., Lexicon Morisco, Mercury, and History going six furlongs. F. Day's Stonebow, Form, Castle Or, Georgie, Bicoruiger, and Acmena galloped a mile and a quarter. Huggins's Diakka, Berzak, Sandia, Elfin, Belisama, Blondin II., Chinook, Bayard, Eos filly, Libra, Bloozen, and Mcta II. covered six furlongs. Marsh's Carhaix, Balsamo, and Ormathwaite negotiated a mile; Glentilt, Jeddah, Grodno, and Dieudonne went six furlongs. Pinciis's St. Cloud II. and Uriel covered the same distance. On the Bury side, J. Dawson's, sen., Falster, Disraeli, Angus, Nikko, Airosa, and Remember Me galloped seven furlongs. W. Waugh's Palrnerston, King Hampton, Forcett, Nun Nicer. and Royal Foot- step went sixfurlongs. T. Chaloner's Baddiley, Rone- hurst, High Treasurer, and Vedette went, seven furlongs. Gilbert's Sweet Hampton and Heir Male galloped a mile. G. Platt's Egyptology, Bradwardine, Dunlop, Cupboard Love, and Dame Certain went six furlongs. Enoch's, jun., Cap Martin, Brio, Champ de Mars, Torre e Espada, Teredo, Simylla. Seaholrn, and Hehanthus galloped a mile. G. Lambton's Chiselliampion, Marcius, Nouveau Riche, Melange, and Golde". Kule had a similar gallop. Left for Kempton Pti, Goldfisli, Kylo, Tie Dauphin, Tati, Hindley, Chai it Kildare, Saros, The Bogey, Sir Sydney.

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I Gatwick February Meeting. GATWICK, THUE.&DAT. Though the weather was fine this morning it was bitterly cold, and when visitors reached the bleak Gatwick enclosure the wind was so searching that shelter was eagerly sought. In the intervals ofracinq the band of the Royal Marines played in the club enclosure, which however was only sparsely patron- ised. The general attendance was a capital one, and the meeting has proved a success. The card was again fairly attract; e, a il an interesting aiternoon's sport was provided. Lietails 2.0—The OCKLEY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of tIOO; second to receive £10. Two miler Mr C. Hibbert's Napoleon the Great, 5y lOst 61b R. Nigbtingall 1 Mr A. ThirlwelTs Playwright, a list 21b Turvin 2 Mr Thurgarton's Clondalkin, 4y 10st 61b E. Matthews 3 Captain Mildmay's Lady Sophie. 5y list .Pnrker 0 Mr W. Fowler's Crowglen. 5y lOst 131b Dollery G- Mr Reeve's Jacobus, 4y lOst 121b Escott 0 Mr B. S. Cooper's Winter, 4y lOst 101b Stainton 0 Mr R. C. Dawson's Cloghran, a lOst 9lb Geurley 0 Mr Knight's Loyalty, a lost 81b J. Jones 0 Mr Delanys Martello, a lOst 81b Mr C. Delany 0 Mr Bleackley's Proud Chieftain, 4\- lOst 71b Eames 0 Mr Rowland Hartley's Settee, 5y lOst 61b .Fitton~0 Lord Radnor's Erbin, 4y lOst 21b .Bushell 0 Mr Parr's Mount Dalton, 5v lOst W. Tavlor 0 Mr E. Winifred's Yedo, 4y lOst Williamson 0 Winner trained by W. Nightingall, Epsom. Betting-9 to 2 agst Loyalty, 7 to 1 ngst Na,poleon the Great, 100 to 14 agst Yedo, 8 to 1 each agst Play- wright and Whiter, 100 to 12 agst Martello, 10 to "l each agst Crowglen and Mount Dalion, and 100 to 8 agst others. Mount Dalton settled down in front of Erbin, Lady Sophie, and Winter, with Martello, Playwright, and Cloghran next and Settee heading the others, of whom Loyalty and Napoleon the Great were the lst pair, until entering the line for home, where AVinter and Napoleon the Great became second and third. At the last hurdles Mount Dalton was beaten, aud Napoleon the Great, drawing out followed bv Phty- wright won by four lengths a neck divided "second and third. 2.30—The MINOR HURDLE RACE (handicap) of JElOO the second to receive C5; the winner to be sold for JE50. Two wile". Mr W. C. Elwes's Kaleidoscope,5y lOst 91b.Lilford 1 Mr Escott's Lir, 5y list 71b Owner 2 Mr Williams's Giuitawang, a lOst 5ib..R. Woodla.nd 3 Mr Agar's Bob Black. 4y 12st Williamson 0 Mrs Sadleir-Jackson's Varangian, a list Sib Dollery 0 Mr Agar's Chillingworth, 4y list 81b.H. WToodland 0 Mr Woodland's Northern King, 5y list 21t, P. Woodland 0 Mr R. Thirlwell's King of Bohemia II., 5y lOst 71b Acres 0 Mr Astrey's Model,'5y lOst 51b 11, Nigbtingall 0 Winner trained by Burbidge, Findon. Betting-4 to 1 each agst Varangian and Northern King, 11 to 2 agst Kaleidoscope, 6 to 1 agst Gunta- wang, 100 to 15 agst Chillingworth, 7 to 1 agst Eob Black, and 10 to 1 each agst Model and other. MVaxanzian settled down in front oi Bob Black, King of Bohemia II., and Lir, with Northern King, Kaleidoscope, and Model next and Chillingworth last, for half the journey, when Lir went on second, with King of Bohemia II., Bob Black, and Kaleidoscope next. Three hurdles from home Lir assumed tne lead, but was challenged at the last hurdies by Kaleidoscope, who won by a length a bad third. An objection to the winner fo: bumping and boring was overruled. 3.0-The ROSTRUM STEEPLECHASE of £100; the second to receive C5; winner to be sold for £50, Two miles. Miss F. E. Norris's Lena Dacre, a 12st Morgan 1 Mr H. V. Long's Slue Boy. a 12st Garrett 2 Mr A. Hudson's May Day, a 12st.C. James 3 vre Mr R. Thirlwell's Chip, a 12st Acres 0 Mr J. Riste's Brown Princess, 5v list 71b Birch 0 Mr Mildmay's Nathaniel, 5y list 71b R. Woodland 0 lir A. D. Allen's Retiarius, 4y lOst 71b Bland 0 Winner trained by Widgor, Portslacie. 3.30—The FEBRUARY STEEPLECHASE (handicap) of £ 200; the second to receive JE20 out of the race. Three miles. Elliman 1, Hoyston Crow 2, Fittleworth 3.

Official Starting Prices. (As published in Sporting Life and Racing Calendar.) GAT Vv ICK. EACE. RUNNEBS. WINNEIi. PHICr.. Ockley 35 N'pol eon the Great 7 to lag Manor 9 Kaleidoscope 11 to 2 ag Rostrum 7 Lena Dacre S to 2 ag

Official Scratchings. I [SUPPIYED BY ilESSIiS WTATHl'.ri-RY.j I Prince of Wales's Stakes, Epsom—Eil«eu Aigas, Hendersyde. Prince of Wales's Stakes, Epsom—Eil«eu Aigas, Hendersyde. All engagements (except selling races)—Monos, Otello. All engagements uuder National Hunt Rules—King Hampton.

Miss Pett has sold Squatte: to Mr Goddard, the trainer at Melton Mowbray. Two SNIPS for Saturday. No win next free Send Is quick for wire.—Minting,Borneo House, York FREE.—Lincoln, National, etc. former very important. Also system now adopted by professional backers. Losses reduced to a minimum. I cau put you on the right pea. Genuine free trial until satis- factory. View, future business. Stamped address quick. Satisfaction guaranteed. Former clients send present address; important.—Sterling, 55, Hubert-grove, Stockwell. London. 99 COURSING for Championship of "Wales and £ 50 at Caerphilly on Monday next iMabon's Day) at 12. Yachtsman (Llwydcoed) and Spring (Neath). Other sweepstakes to follow. 594e Yachtsman (Llwydcoed) and Spring (Neath). Other sweepstakes to follow. 594e

I SPORTING ITEMS. I B&ccarat has left the Curragh to meet his en- gagement at Kempton Park at the end of the week. In the last nine years the Lincolnshire Handi- cap has only been won twice under a lighter weight than 7st 81b. Diakka, Crestfallen, Cortegar, Limasol, Prince Barcaldine, Sati, St' Fiacre, Nicholas, Chin Chin, South Australian, Nota Kene. Capodimonte, Neish, Bonncbosq, and Loyal Favourite are the horses which have paid fcrfeit in the City and Suburban. No one seems able to say authoritatively whether Dieudonne is touched in his wind or not though the concensus of opinion appears to be that he does make a. slight noise. There is, however, no doubt that Longtown is a roarer, for Mr Mathew Dawson makes no secret of it. The weight of Regret for the Sandown Grand Prize is increased by a 71b penalty to 12st, con- sequent upon his succcss at Gatwick yesterday, but Manifesto's weight of 12st 71b both for the Grand National and the Sandown Grand Prize remains unaltered by his victory in the Holm- wood Steeplechase yesterday. M. Eplirussi's Margaux, by Galopin-Alica-iite, by Hermit, may turn out to be a colt worth re- membering as the seison goes on. Margaux ran several times in France last year without winning, but it may be taken for granted that it is not without reason that he has been left in for all the XIO,000 stakes of the season. That Sloane would return to England to ride as soon as he could break off, or in the alternative fulfil, his engagement to Messrs Fleischmann, was a foregone conclusion from the first; but he has not yet concluded a contract with the Bcres- ford-Lorillard stable. Handsome as is the re- tainer offered, Sloane is said to be sticking out for another thousand. Lord Warwick's colt Lucknow (says Truth) will urn out to be one of tho most speedy three year olds of next season if lie goes on all right. 'Ihia colt must be remembered wherever he starts for a five furlongs race. He has been entered for the Great Surrey Handicap at the Epsom Spring Meeting, but he fcas quite enough weight there. The money for Hawfinch (says the Man of the World) is perhaps the only genuine move from those connected with the colt. It is quite cer- tain that but a little money has been required to Elaco him in front of Dieudonne and Disraeli, ut small as it is I believe it springs from the right source. Although we know it is Mr Bottomley's intention to have nothing to do with gambling, yet some of his friends may not be so particular. It is not surprising to find Knight of Rhodes and Alpheus absent from the Grand National acceptances, the former being heavily weighted over an untried distance, and the latter being for the moment practically out of training. Father O'Flynn, however, must have sadly deteriorated if 10st lb was considered too much for him. Ex- cept for these,along with Ruric ar.d Athcl Roy,all the entrants of any consequence have stood their ground. Thirty-four acceptances out of 50 is not a great hit for the Lincolnshire Handicap, and it is a dis- tinct loss to miss Eager, Bradwardine, Bride- groom, Northallerton, Bay Ronald, and the rest. Sati's withdrawal is a.nother surprise,and one can hardly understand the disappearance of three year olds like Loyal Favourite and Cock-a-Hoop, after being favoured with the qjinimum impost. If they were not to accept under those condi- tions,what, one would like to know,was the object of entering them ?

[ TO-DAY'S MONEY. j SPECIAL TELEGRAM. LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, OPENING, 11.20 A.M. -Alodera,te business doing in Stock Markets, and prices show a. drooping tendency as the public are not supporting the markets, there being a disposi- tion to await the opening of Parliament, when ell' some Ministerial statement is expected to be made on the political outlook. Consols unaltered. Rupse Paper firm, at I advance. In Foreign Bonds Russian Cedula B and Portuguese dull. at 8 to li decline on sales Argentine Funding firm, being i better; Chinese Loan unaltered. Home Railways firm in tone, passenger lines being V* better; North British Preference, i lower. American Railways show a renewed weak- ness on further sales to secure profits-Lake Shore, li lower most others J to J but Central Pacific and Norfolk Preference. better. Grand Trunks dull, being J to i lower on realisa- tions. Mexican Railway Ordinary i: lower. Raffirs firm, at an occasional r.z to i advance on purchases. Nooy.-Coiisols steady. Foreign Bonds quiet; Mexican i better. Home Railways firm at occasional la to 3i advance on purchases. American Railways show better tendency— Denver Preference 1 higher Norfolk Preference Grand Trunks dull, being to /j lower on realisations. Rio Tintos in demand, being I better. Kaffirs firm on purchases Rand Mines 1 better few others fg to L. 1.5 P.M.—Money in fair demand at 2 to 2i per ".or, for short loans. Moderate business domg 3 discounts at 2 per cent. for three months' ills. Bombay Exchange, Is 3 25-32d Calcutta, s 3 27-32d; Hong Kong, Is 10}d; Shanghai, l Singapore, Is 10% a. | i-10 I--I-—Stock Markets quiet. Consols dull, ( being lower for account. Rupee Paper weak, at -,i decline. Foreign Bonds unaltered. Home Railways steady—Great Western i lower on realisations, following dividend announcement. Am jrican Railways firm on purchases—Central Pacific higher few others to J. Mexican Railway Second Preference flat, being 1 lower on sales. Hudson's Bay i lower on realisations. Kaffirs continue firm, at an occasional & to X Kaffirs continue firm, at an occasional n to X advancc.

TO-DAY'S,MARKETS. CATTLE. LOSDOX, Thursday.—Beast supply chiefly fat bulls and rough cattle. Trade ruled" very slow at Monday's rates, a few fat beasts found buyers. Sheep trade very slow for wethers; rates unchanged; 0 ewes firmer, with slight upward tendency in rates. Calves slow but steady. Beef, 2s 4d to 4s 2d; mutton, 3s 4d to 55 lOd veal, 3s 6d to 5s 4d per 81b. Total supply-Beasts, 80; sheep, 760 calves, 15. BminNGaAM, Thursday.—"Wet weather. Short supply of cattle and sheep; trade fair; fair supply of pigs; demand bad. Beef, 4d to 6^d; mutton, 5d to" 8?-id per lb. Bacon pigs, 8s 9d to 9s porkeis, 9s Ed to 10s 6d sows. 7s per score. BmsToL, Thursday.—Fuller supply of beef; trade quiet—best descriptions, 54s to 56s per cwt; others, 50s to 52s. Full show of sheep; slow sale—choice wethers, 8d to &jd per lb ewes, 6u to 6> £ d. Five hundred store cattle: prices cheaper; not all cleared. One thousand pigs steady trade-light bacon pigs, Ss to 9s 2d per score porkers, 9s 3d to 9s 6d. RVGAh. GLASGOW, Thursday.—Market steady fair business done. The official report is in similar terms. I>I: \T. muai. fono,. Thu.rsd:ty.-Moderatc supplies, and trade was rather more cheerful, English beef, 5 4d to 3s 8d Scotch sides, 3s 8d to 3s lOd shorts, 4s to 4s 2d American, 2s lOd to 3s 6d; inferior, 2s to 2s 8d; British mutton, 4s 2d to 4s lOd foreign, 3s to 3s 8d veal, 3s 4d to 4s 4d pork, 3s 8d to 4s 6d per 81b. HAY AND HTIiAW. rJODOX. Thnrsdi,y.-C-,ool supplies and trade dull at the following prices :—Good to prime hay, 65s to 84s; inferior to fair do., 50s to 60s; good to priine clover, VOs to 97s inferior to fair do., 50s to 68s; mixture and sainfoin, 50s to 85s; straw, 32s te 3Js per load. PISH. GBIMSBT, Thursday.—The market was moderately supplied with the catches of 22 steamers and 10 smacks; strong demand. Soies. Is 6d turbot, lOd brills, ld lobsters, Is 9d per lb plaice, 5s lemons, lis whitches, 5s live halibut, 128 to 14s dead, :10" to 12s per stone; confers, 3s live ling, 65 to 8a dead, 4s to 7s live cod, 7s to lCs dead, 3s to 7s live skate, 6s dead, 4s hake, 80s to 100s per score; kit haddocks, 15s to 188 per box. BUTTELI. CORK. Thursday.—Ordinary—firsts, ICCs seconds, 93s thirds, 80s fourths, 53s. Mild cured—fine mild, 93s. In market—22 firkins, 7 mild, 1 box. i'TJTALS. LONDON, Thursday.—Copper steady fair business — £ 49 2s 6d to £ 49 3s 9d cash £ 49 10s three months. Tin firm; fairbnsiness— £ 53 2s 6d cash; 963 15s three months. Spelter, £ 17 17s 6d to £ 18. Spanish lcp-d, X12 7s 6d; English do.,J £ 12 10s. Scotch Elg iron, 45s 7d cash buyers; hematite, 48s 6Vd cash uyers. WOOL. BRADFORD, Tl)urp(lay.-The market shows no change, business being quiet, but prices steady. Skin wools are still taken as fast as they are made. English fleece wools are all the more neglected. Mohair is unaltered. Alpaca is going at improved prices. The export trade is without animation. Though in the home trade prices are firm, the busi- ness is scarcely sufficient to test them. Manufacturers axe getting a few more orders.

To-Day's Pollings. SOUTH-EAST DURHAM. Polling in South-East Durham opened this morning in dull weather. The candidates are the Eon. F. W. Larnbton (L.U.) and Alderman Joseph Richardson (Liberal). Except in the immediate vicinity of the committee-rooms and polling booths hardly any stir was noticeable up till 9 o'cloek, and only the more enthusiastic politicians had recorded their votes. Most interest centres in the county districts, where the real battle will be fought. Both parties are sanguine. RAITTLEPOOL, 11..30.-rr Lambton is paying most of his visits to the mining districts, whilst Alderman Richardson is devoting his attention to the agricultural vote. Both candidates have been well received. The Liberals are handi- capped for want of carriages, many voters being from eight to ten miles distant from the polling- station. Reports to hand show that voting is proceeding slowly. HARTLEPOOL, 1.30.—Telegrams from 'the out- lyingdistricts in South-East Durham state that after midday the polling became more brisk, and that votes seemed to be pretty evenly divided between the two candidates. At SeahamiHarbour, which is looked upon as the main stronghold of the Unionisns, great activity prevails, and the Liberals claim to be receiving a large measure of support. Sir Christopher Furness and Mr Samuel Storey are working in this part of the division. The weather is favourable. FBEVIOUS ELECTIONS. 1S85. I 1886. Lt.-Gen. Sir H. H. Lt.-Gen. Sir H. H. Allan L 5,603 Allau L U 4.S84 Sir G. Eliot, Bart.C 4,854 H.Boyd G 4,045 L. majority 749 L U majority. 939 1892. 1895. J. Richardson .G 5,560 1, Sir H. H. Allan L U 5,978 Sir H. H. Allan L U 5,396 J. Richar4son.R 5,864 G. majority. 164 L U majority. 114 SOUTH WOLVERHAMPTON. For the first time in the history of the division of South Wolverhampton, electors this morning commenced to exercise their privilege to vote for a Parliamentary representative in place of the late Mr Villiers. The candidates are Mr Gibbons (Liberal Unionist) and Mr Thorne (Liberal.) The weather is cold and bright, and when the polling stations opened there was a rush of voters. The total strength of the electorate is 9,194, and there are 32 polling stations, the area being very extensive. Mr Villiers sat for Wolverhampton uninterruptedly from 1835, and the seat has been uncontested since the Redistribution Bill, 1885. WOLVERHAMPTON*, 11.30.—Both sides are work- ing hard, and both are equally sanguine as to the result. Unionist colours axe, however, more pro- nounced in Bilston and Sedgley, two of the largest towns. Another telegram says :-During the dinner- hour the working men, particularly in Bilston and Spring Vale, portions of the division, employed at the extensive iron and steel works, came up in large numbers to record their votes. There was considerable exccitement of the usual electioneer- ing character and some rough horseplay indulged in, but it is not expected there will be any dis- turbance. Both sides are sanguine as to the result, but the Unionists appear to be more cheerful than their opponents.

SCENE IN A NEWSPAPER OFFICE. I A Pig in the Engine-room. I An unprecedented incident occurred to-day at the Bolton Evening News office. A pig, which escaped from the slaughterer's bands, got into the boiler-house and dashed into the engine- room. There it was caught in the belting. It was carried forward, and one squeak told that the pig was dead. It took two hours to extricate the carcase and get the engine in motion again.

A BISHOP'S RESIGNATION. I The Press Association states that the Right Rev. G. Fisher, D.D., bishop suffragan of Southampton, has resigned his position ag from March next, and will take up work in Norfolk under the Bishop of Norwich. It is reported tha.t Bishop Fisher has taken this step because of the illness of his wife. I

TRANSVAAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. PRETOEIA, W ednesday.—Polling for the Trans- vaal Presidential election is practically over, and the result will be announced about the 13th inst. —lltvter.

R|L H E A T E E O Y A L. Lessee and Manageress, Mrs EDWAlRD FLETCHEE FEB- nth, Mr CHADLESS UlliOLD 10 |lj-ANS THE BOATIIAN. too Itatt for Classification. CONFECTIONERS.—Young Lady seeks re-eneaee- C ment: excellent references.—Write M 621, EclU Office, Cardiff. 621n 1898 Mail Carts and Perambulators; immense seleo tion just arrived, manufacturer's entire stock, 25 under usual price.-97, St. Mary-street. 609n CANVASSER wanted for Merthyr district.—AppiJ (with references) to Thompson and bhackell, Lid, Queen's Music Warehouse, Cardiff. 610n ETCHERS.—Thorough good Man wanted H r Manager must be good all round trustworthy and honest.—Apply personally; 78, Duffrvn-street. Fern- dale. 616n EOTtNP on Monday Sahle Collie T)og. If not. claimed in three days will be sold to defray expenses.— Apply G. Frat-er. Church Village, T.lantwit. 614n I710UND. Bull Terrier, white, with brown ear. If not claimed within three days will be sold,—Hopkins, Primrose Hill, Tonypandy. 5i5n N ORIVICH (few left) Cocks, 5s pairs from 7s can't be ITl beat for price approval, stamp.—J. Pritchard, 21. Woodland-terrace, Mountain Ash. 618n I7"EW Winners and Stock Yorkr hi~re's~left remarkabli value, Cs 6d to 30s approval, stamp.—T. L. Castree, 4, Seymour-street, Mountain Ash. 637n STBONG Errand Lad wanted.—Apply 148, Bute-road" 620n COMIORTABLE Apartments or Lodgings for two r& V spectable mei.-Apply 11, Richards-ter., Roath. 611n "lA^AJNTED, a Young Man to look after horse and trapi T T able to milk, and be useful.—Apply Maindy House, Maindy, Cardiff. ejon TIT ANTED, Situation as Barman, ov otherwise, in JW hotel, public-house, &c.; age SI; highest refer- ences.—79, Tudor-road, Riverside, Cardiff. 613n mo Let, in centre of Castle-road, large Mission P.com; X also Yard and Workshop suit builder or jobbing man.—Apply 103, Castle-road. 62211 TO Butchers.—Wanted, young Man for the shipping trade—Apply C. Brunt, 36. Alexandra-rd- Newport.xjl APARTMENTS, kitchen and two bedrooms, to Let.— A 42. Corporation-road. 623n WANTED, 10 or 12 Railway Wagons, low sides, 8 or 10 tonners, with side doors state lowest price for yearly rental, also for five or seven years' redemption lease:-Addresb Alpha, Daily News Office, Newport. x322n BOY wanted.—Apply (after 6) Lewis, Bookseller Queen-street Arcade. 608n A Boy wanted (16); must be used to ships.—281, Bute^ street. 606n STABLE Boy wanted, age 17 indoor must have ex- perience in driving a pony.—Apply (with testi- monials) at 11, Park-place, Cardiff, at 9 a.m. only. 604n \\TANTED, a clean, respectable Girl, not under 18.— T f Apply 40, Mount Stuart-sq.. Docks, Cardiff. 605n Course.—Solid Gold Curb Albert, 55s.—Blaiber^s." a OF Course.—Solid Gold Double Albert, 80s.—Biaiberg's, Bute-street, Cardiff. 607e OV Course.—A guaranteed Watch (the Lancashire 0 Watch Co.'s English-made Lever), 52s 6d 21 years' warranty.—Biaiberg's. -u_- -u_- 6°7 OF Course.—Real Gold 3s 6d Engagement Rin?.— Biaiberg's. 607e LEFT-Off Ciothing.— Mrs A. Gorman, 13 and 15, Bridge- JLJ street, Cardifl, aiso Wyndham Arcade, Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen'f, and Children's Wardrobes, Dress Suits, Boots, &c. Established 1363. coin A Good General Servant wanted good wages to suit able person.—Apply Legassick. Draper, Milliner, Tudor-toad. Wellington-street, Cowbridge-road. 602n WANTED, respectable Boy (about 12) to clean knives boots. &:c.-36. Charles-street. 599 BEDROOM and Sitting-room to Let iu Bangor-road; board if required. Moderate terras.—K 600, Echo omce. Cardiff. 600n WANTED, little Girl to help in kitchen.—Apply"! Fitzalan-place, Cardiff. 594n A-NLTED, General Servant; three in family.—Apply WANTED, General Servant; three in family.—Apply Mrs Lewis, 65, Oakfield-strect, Cardiff. 597n SELL cheap, together or separate. Broody Hen, Two Cocks, Nine iowls (laying).—Apply, after 6, Day, <14, Elm-street, Roath. 59an OOTS.-Warite,d, a smart i ovlr g Alan, accustomed to 13 meet the trains and understands the commercial business.—Write J 595, Dally News, Cardiff. 595a LARGE black Minorca Cock. '95 prize bred, 4s 6d.— Ili 7. Canal-street, Newport. x338n TO Quarrymen.—Wanted, experienced Paving Cutters and Dressers; daywork aud contract.—Write Quarry, Daily News, Newport. n x339n \TSTAN1ED, by married couple (no children) per- v v manent v,-el! Furnished Apartments with ail con- veniences Richmond-road, uo child:vn or other lodgers preferred available now or within six weeks.—L 603, E< ho, Cardiff. C03e NEW nnd convenient Workshop and Yard, 47 by 55 or two S3 by 20 and 53 by 27 applicable as stables to Let at Canton reasonable rents- also Stabling with Cart l'ardage at per stall.—Apply 63, Pembroke-road. 592n "ITTANTED, Adopted Baby; no objection to age: good v f home; fond of children premium required- A.B., Woonton, Kington. Herefordshire. 574n BOOKP'TNDER (all-round) wanted; state experience and salaryreQuired.—A. Pole <S Son, John-st.Bristol. ft TVfORWICH Canaries (cocks or hens), crested or plain; J_TI Hartz Rollers, Mules satisfaction guaranteed or money returned:—Lloyd, TheAvtary, Mountain Ash. 576v PIPE Organ (bargain), suitable for small church, with bourdon on pedals.—To bo seen at Thompson and Shackell's, Ltd., Cardiff. 577n WANTED, good Genera!: one child a little washing, —Mrs W. C. Blake, Cogan Hall, Penarth. 579n ASTROLOGY.—Marriage, Business, Money Matters, Changes, Legacies, Courtship, Partner described, Is.—Send birthtime. Merlin, <6, King-square, E.C. Forty years' espei-ienca. 572n T1RAVELLER wanted for Cardiff and District, with knowledge of Card-box and Paper Trade; good references.—T. Yates, 24, Moira-terrace, Cardiff. 561n Vl/'ANTED,a single Man. used to farm work.—W.! C* w Blake, Cogan Hall Farm, Peuarth. 580n L ADIES', Gentlemen's, and Children's Cast-off Clothing Boughi by Mrs Powell, 48, Cousteliation-street. Ciooa prices given. Orders punctually attended to. 5S4n \*7ANTED immediately. "Manager for Co-operative ¥ Society in South Wales sales £ 60 weeklv cash 6ccurtty required.—Apply, giving full particulars, to Co-operative. Wholesale, Hopo-strcet, Cardiff. 582n ANTED, experienced General Servant; plain I T coolnng, baking; no washing; nurse kcnt; full particulars first letter.—Mrs Griffith, Maes-y-Coed, Aber- cynon, R.S.O. 533n WANTED, Cook-General; quiet, comfortable plaoe; one lady, small house; man servant and lady's maid kept; early dinners £ 18.-71, Park-st., Bristol, n OCNR), (iran-hotinct Biteli, white face and breast; if I not. claimed within three days will be sold.- Tucker. 1, Bly-road, LlandatY, xi37n npWO Ponies, quiet in harness; price £ 5 10s and £ 10; X owner needs only one.—Apply 16, Ivor-street, New- town, Cardiff. u 558n WANTED, General Upholsterer.—Apply J. E.Tallooy, 1 t' Practical Upholsterer and Auctioneer, Bolton- road. Barry Dock. Apply personally or by letter. 559n \\TANTED, a girl as General; four in familv, washing 1 put out.—Apply 27, Salisbury-road, Cardiff. 668n \\TANTED *t once, a good Girl, IS or 17.—19, Denton- » v road, Cardiff. S69n POTATOES for Sale, put on rail; any quantity new JL laid Eggs.—Sunnysfde, Chirton. Devizes. 570n OOT Trade (Be!poke).-W:inted, Young -Ian; go d BOOT Trade (Bespoke).—Wanted, Young Man: good JLt machinist, with good knowledge of hand-sewn work; good references.—Workman. Dursley, Glos. 571n GIRL wanted clean and respectable age 15 to 16, for housework sleep out.—Apply 445, Cowbridge-rd. 11 WANTED, General Servant, not under 20 references required.—Apply Mrs Gwllliiu, 7, Cwmavon-road, Blaenavon. 5670 ~J ANTED, an experienced Nurse, must be of good IT appearance.—Apply, between 7 and 9p.m., at 19, Stacey-road, Cardiff. 565n mo Let, House, Shop, ani large Stable,, Lolt, suitable X for cabman or milkman; rent reason.able.-99, Cow. bridge-road, Canton, Cardiff. 563n -7. MACHINIST wanted.—Apply 160, Bute road, Cardiff. 557n ~WJANTED at once, a respectable Young Girl a T General.—Apply 44, Plasturton-avenue. 556n „ "VlTELL-built House, 172. Cathedral-road; ditto, 1, V Berthwin-street; 4, Plasturton-avenue: 2, Teilo- street: and 9, Blaenclydach-street (off Peliarth-rottd).- Apply Thomas. 105, Richmond-road. 555ii WILL Miss Ida Kellam, now Mrs send her present address to Claudy, Weir Cottage, Llandaff Yard ? 590n V\TANTED, a strong, active Man make himself useful W with cattle and good milker.—J. Lucey, L Beres- ford-road, Roath. 588n DESIRABLE Property to Let, Sale, WRnted; purchase your own house most economical; easiest terms yet devised.—B., 23, Talworth-street, Cardiff. 539n SCAFFOLDER. — Wanted, a cood Man at once (plasterer's work).—Apply Dyflryn Hotel, Mounta.to Ash. 591n WANTED, a few good Carpenters.—Apply Foreman# Barry Dock Intermediate School. 5S5n \]tfANTED, a Working Foreman Carpenter; thor- f oughly competent and able to take charge of out- door work.—Apply by letter only to Rowland and Lloydt Builders, Trealaw, Rhondda. 586n AT Frayling's, 199, Castle-road, Roath.—Combination Bedstead, 16s; good Wool Overlay, 10s; double woven Wire Mattress, full size, 9s 6d walnut or ma- bogany Cheffiouiere, from 30s; Overmantels, from 18s 6cJ to X3; walnut or mahogany Hall Stand, 17s 6d; Toilet Gla'sses, from 2s 6d Carpets, < £ e.; also Dog's Kennel for Sale, cheap. Second-hand Furniture bought, sold, or ex- chsnged.-Fraylin, 199, Castle-road. 889o WELSH RATIONAL L IBERAL 0ONVENTIONP A GREAT PUBLIC J E E TIN G To Press the Claims of Wales on the Attentiog of the Government will be held on FRIDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 4Tih IN THE PARK HALL, PARK-PLACE, CARDIFF; Chair to be taken at 8.0 p.m. by ALFRED THOMAS, ESQ., M JP. The following Welsh M.P.'a T. E. ELLIS. LLOYD GEORGE. HERBERT ROBERTS. J. HERBERT LEWIS. W. ABRAHAM. ALBERT SPICER. PRITCHARD MORGAN. BRYNMOR JONES. WILLIAM JONES. SAMUEL M. V. DAVIES. ALSO Councillor SIDNEY ROBINSON, TflOMAt GEE, Esq., and others who will be announea6 before the day of the meeting, will take part. Delegates will be present from all parts 0# the Principality. *84." DOORS OPEN to the Public at 7.45. Ticket Entrance Park-lane. "L JMPORTANT TO JgUYBRi OF WATCHES AND EWELLERY. For WATCHES that are RELIABLE Time- keepers and JEWELLERY which is GENU- and ABSOLUTELY the CHEAPEST la Cardiff you MUST go to "THE OLD FIRM." 4 3. CAROLINE-STREET CARDIFF. s OL. PHILLIPS, PROPRIETOR. (Estab. 1850). TROOFS GIVEN, Sift