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„ The Mining World. Federation Executive Meeting. A meeting of the Executive Council of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held in the Park Hotel, Cardiff, on Thurs- day under the presidency of Mr W. Brace. The attendance included Messrs. D. Watts Morgan, Daronvvy Isaac, W. E. Morgan, K||D. Beynon, James Baker, Thomas Thomas, Hopkins, John Davies, John Thomas, Evan Thomas, W. Vyce, James Manning, Enoch Morrell, George Barker, Jabez Jones, Thomas George, Thomas Evans, Thomas James, Francis Hartshorn, C. B. Stanton, Ben Davies, Alfred Onions (trea- surer), and Thomas Richards (general sec- retary). Coal Tax Question. The Secretary reported that Mr. W. Abrah m, M.P., and himself, accompanied hy Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor, had had a consultation with Messrs. Upjohn, K.C., and Atherley Jones, K.C., on the coal tax question, and it was stated that another Interview would be necessary before they could give their final opinion. Conciliation Board at Penygraig. An application was received from the Workmen of the Naval Collieries, Peny- j?r&ig, to form a conciliation board upon "Qes similar to* those of the board formed for the Cambrian Collieries, The matter was deferred until a future meeting. The owners of the Naval Collieries are, it is Understood, agreeable to the formation of such a board. taardy Miners and the Compen- sation Act. It was reported that the workmen of the Mardy Colliery had entered into an agreement with the owners to withdraw from the scheme for contracting out of the Compensation Act, it being also further Agreed that no influence should be used hy the officials to induce any workmen in future to contract out. This understand- ing, it was alleged, had been departed from hy the owners posting notices at the col- liery stating that books were at the office the workmen to sign to again, contract out. It was further reported that several Partially disabled workmen had received Notices terminating contracts. It was re- Solved that, the officials of thei Federation should prepare a case for counsel's opinion I to the position of these workmen in re- lation to the present funds of the con- tracting out scheme. Cambrian Colliery Conciliation Board. first meeting of the Cambrian Col- ^iery Conciliation Board took place on Wednesday at the offices of the Cambrian Colliery Company, Cardiff Exchange. £ here were present Messrs. J. JH. T hoinas, Forrest, and Cullum, with Mr. C. ?ullen (secretary), and Mr. Leonard Llewellyn (manager) on behalf of the "Duapany and Messrs. W. Brace, D. Watts Morgan, Tom Evans, and T. Richards (secretary), together with Mr. °111 James (agent), on behalf of the work- men, several of whom attended as wit- ftesses. It was unanimously decided to the chairmanship of the Conciliation to Hisi Honour Judge Owen. The Question of fixing a. price, list for the seam In dispute was referred to an independent Rthitrator, to be appointed by the Board Of Trade as provided for in the terms of "he agreement entered into at the termina- tiott 0f tjje receint strike at Clydach Vale, ?v.eral other minor matters were dealt ^ith, and instructions were given to Mr. i^^wellyn, the manager, and Mr. D. Watts Morgan to hold further meetings to try lind settle the, points at issue. It. was Ranged that Mr. J. H. Thomas and Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., should act as chairman 111 the absence of the independent chair- man. The next meeting was fix€3 to1 be held either on the 23rd or the 24th of Vctober.

Miners' Provident Fund, Complications at Mardy. n A- difficulty has arisen at the Mardy j^olliery of Messrs. Locket's Merthyr YjOlliery Company in connection with the orkmen's Compensation Act. Mardy is of the collieries where owners and Orkiaen adopted a scheme fund under ;he Act, the scheme being administered by *5? Monmouthshire and South Wales ^ers' Permanent Provident Society. some reason or other the parties to scheme thought wise to terminate it. he matter cropped up at Thursday s r. of the Executive Council of the ^•^th Wales Miners' Federation at Oar- as reported above.. t Another aspect of the position is shown v the following paragraph in the official 3.trt of the meeting held on Saturday ardiff of the Board of Management of \j.e Monmouthshire and South Wales Permanent Provident Fund: — -.The position of affairs at Lockets ^lerthyr Colliery, Mardy, was discussed, Ud the general secretary was directed to Print the following notices in English nd Welsh and circulate the same ^ongst the agencies belonging to the Scheme: —" The Board of Management of the Monmouthshire and South Wales ^itiers' Permanent Provident Society 1 to be obliged to call thei attention t*he members to the fact that some of wre being coerced to retire from the Workmen's Compensation Scheme Fund of the society, and the board de- sire to inform the members generally that the board are advised thailp any member ceasing to continue their con- tributions to the society under the scheme before December, 1903, will for- feit all right, to any compensation for accident either under the scheme or under the Workmen's Compensation Act. Under RuTe 35 all arrears of con- tributions must be paid up within a period of four weeks, and the board of • management have resolved not to extend this period of grace." In an interview, Mr. Evan Owen, J.P., the general secretary of the Miners' Pro- vident Fund, said the Mardy men were permitted by the Executive Council of the Miners' Federation to tender notices on the 1st of September terminating con- tracts at the colliery owing to a dispute with the management. In the course of the negotiations that followed the men's representatives declared that they wished to withdraw from the scheme which they adopted under the Workmen's Compensa- tion Act. It was pointed out to them at the time that this was impossible, but in spite of this they insisted, and, accord- ingly, with the expiration of the notice at the end of September, they ceased to pay their contributions under that scheme. The legal position was that, the men could not withdraw from the scheme during the continuance of the certificate of the Regis- trar, which remains in force until the 31st of December, 1903. At, that date the scheme expires by lapse of time, but could, if desired, be, renewed for a further period, but until that date the men were legally bound to the scheme. Even if the Executive Council of the Miners' Federa- tion said that the scheme was terminated by consent of both parties, it did not matter, for the contract, under the scheme was a contract between the employers and employed on the one hand, and the Miners' Provident Society on the other, and it could not be terminated except in the way provided by the act at the expiry of the period referred to.—The Board of Manage- ment suggested that the men had been coerced in the matter, because, if they were left alone, they are satisfied in their own mind that the men would have been quite content with the existing arrange- ment. There were included in the Mardy scheme between 1,400 and 1,500 men, and their position was now a very peculiar and risky one, for there was no doubt about this that they could not claim any com- pensation under the Act. They had adopted the, scheme, and therefore the Act in this case was dead while the scheme exists. On the other hand, if they discon- tinued their contributions they would, by the operation of the rules of the society, forfeit all claims under the scheme. In the event then of an accident, the men would have neither Act nor scheme to fall back upon they would have absolutely no remedy whatever. Federation Districts Discuss the Question. At the meeting of the No. 1 District of the South Wales Miners' Federation on Monday, Mr. D. Watts Morgan, agent, reported on disputes at the Mardy Col- lieries concerning the contracting-out scheme and the employment of non-Union- ists. He said that a misunderstanding had apparently occurred with reference to the agreement arrived at. A deputation from the Executive Council met, the management, and it was agreed that the workmen should have the liberty to with- draw from the Permanent Relief Fund, the; employers claiming the right to allow any of the men who voluntarily expressed a wish to contribute, to the fund to re-sign the agreement. The management agreed that show cards should be taken near the lamproom. Mr. J. L. Thomas had since claimed that the workmen's repre- sentatives agreed that no notices would be tendered if the show cards" disclosed that there were, non-Unionists, in the col- liery. The workmen's representatives entirely repudiated that version of the agreement. They had told the manage- ment they would be prepared to give a pledge that any such disclosure should not lead to an immediate stoppage of work. Since then the employers had placed notices in the office windows inviting the workmen to re-sign the Permanent Fund book. Mr. J. L. Thomas had written to th,em asking for their construction of the agreements, and in his reply Mr. Abraham (Mabon) stated that the understanding was that the management should do nothing to induce men to re-sign the Permanent Relief Fund books, not even ask them to do so. Therefore, in his opinion, the posting of the notice was a breach of the understanding arrived at. In stopping old men from working, the management were no doubt within their legal right, but most decidedly morally wrong. As to "show cards," it was agreed that the col- lieries should not be stopped if non- Unionists were found to be working, but that notices should not be tendered in such a case was not, discussed in his presence, and he wished to state most, distinctly that he would not. have agreed to any such terms. <=> Mr. T. Richards, general secretary of the Federation, confirmed Mabon's version of the interview. As to the allegation that the workmen were being forced to retire from the workmen's compensation scheme fund of the Permanent Society, the Mardy workmen had decided by ballot with only three dissentients to withdraw from the fund, and surely there was no coercion in that. (Hear, hear.) The board of management of the Permanent Society on Saturday resolved that "Under rule 35 all arrears of contribution must be paid up within a period of four weeks, and the board of management have resolved not to extend this period of grace." (Laughter.) This resolution also stated that any members ceasing to continue their contributions to the society under the scheme before December 31st, 1903, would forfeit all right, to any compensation for accident either under the scheme or the Workmen's Compensation Act-(laughter ') —and with two exceptions- that resolution had, according to the published names of those present, been carried by direct re- presentatives of the workmen (Shame.- Was not this coercion? Before the Mardy workmen took action the Council of the Federation had the opinion of eminent counsel as to what, would happen if the workmen withdrew from the scheme, and after this resolution no time would be lost to obtain further legal advice. (Hear, hear.) The Mardy men should not be frightened at, the threatened coercion by the other side. He did not believe that a single delegate present had seen a copy of rules governing the, contracting- out scheme of the Permanent Fund. At the interview he had expressed the belief that the contracting-out schemes were mauag-r d by th, Permanent Society,, and that the whole of the central management expenses were, paid from its funds. He had been somewhat startled to receive' from a, Mr. Edwards—who was, he be- lieved, cashier to the Mardy Collieries- stating directly that, he (Mr. Richards) was telling an untruth, and enclosing a copy of the Permanent Fund report. Having read it, he failed to see how Mr. Edwards arrived at the conclusion that he (Mr. Richards) was wrong. He had written to him asking to be favoured with a balance-sheet of the contracting-out scheme, of the Mardy Collieries, but had as yet received noi reply; As the old men were being stopped, it, appeared to him that they had some claim to the funds if any were left. (Hear, hear.) The report of the agent was accepted. The question of withdrawal from the Permanent Fund was also brought up at a meeting of the No. 2 District on Monday. Mr. Ben Davies (agent) reported that, the Abercyaon Colliery workmen had asked the management to agree to the same course as had been pursued at the Mardy Collieries, viz., that the workmen should ballot on the question, and in the, event of their decision to terminate the existing contract that both employers and em- ployed should cease, to contribute to the fund, the present arrangement to remain if the decision were in its favour.

Cwmparc Branch of the N.D.L. The above held itsi first meeting of the session on Thursday evening last, Mr. Evan Edwards in the chair. The secre tary, Mr. J. L. Rowlands, was chosen to represent Cwmparc Branch at, the Annual Convention on October 26th. The cheap day-trip kindly arranged by the Great Western Railway will start from Peny- graig on Saturday morning at 2.10 a.m., returning Sunday morning (Saturday mid- night) at 12.50 a.m. The fare to Pad- dington and back is 7s. 6d. The chief attraction at the meeting on. Thursday evening last was an address, by Mr. J. B. Grant, Llwynypia, his subject being Re- trogressive Progressives." The speaker, in the course of a lengthy and comprehen- sive address, said that it was an immutable law in the history of labour, that if work- men were not alive and prepared to push forward for changes and reforms, they would inevitably be pushed backward. Liberty and Reform were like fire, they would soon be of the past, and cease to be, if fuel were not, constantly added. The country had gone back considerably during the tenure of office of the Conservative Government, and there was no prospect of anything better for some time, to come. The Cockerton judgment wasi an example of this, the result of which had been disas- trous. School Boards in many places could not this winter confer advanced education upon the people, which it was their pleasure of doing for many, years. Reverting to the inevitable South African war, the speaker deprecated the action of the Government in paying £100,000 to Lord Roberts, when he had come back without finishing his work. Ever since then the. war had cost nearly two million pounds a week, and was not at an end yet. Mr. Grant, mentioned some schemes that had been in contemplation by him for some time. They were a Democratic Club, a laundry, and lace-factory for women. Utopian as such schemes doubt- less; appeared in the Rhoudda,, he thought they were not impossible if sufficient time and energy were devoted in endeavouring to bring them about. A votei of thanks was moved to the speaker by Mr. Tom Evans, seconded by Mr. J. L. Rowlands; and supported by Mr. W. Pugh. The meeting resolved, too., that Mr. Warren Owen, of Birmingham, should deliver one lecture, under the auspices of the. Cwm- pare Branch. This gentleman is enter- ing upon a South Wales campaign at the latter end of November.

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Pentre Bye-Election. The election of a County Councillor for the Pentre district in the place of Mr. E. H. Davies, J.P., who has been raised to the aldernr.anic bench, took place on Mon- day. The nominations had included four candidates, but Messrs. Ben Davies and Thomas Thomas had sent in their with- drawals too late, consequently their names appeared on the ballot paper, though the ycircularised the district not to record their votes. The fight then was between Messrs. E. T. Davies. auctioneer, Ton, and a member of the Board of Guar dians, and Mr. D. L. Treliarne. solicitor, Pentre. The result was declared by Mr. L. C. Thomas, the returning officer, follows —- Mr. E. T. Davies. auctioneer (R.) 644 Mr. D. L. Treharne, solicitor (G.) 600 Mr. Ben Davies 18 Mr. Thomas Thomas 14 ——————————————

Cwmparc Debating Society. j Home Rule for Ireland was the inferest- ing subject that occupied the attention of the above society on Saturday evening last. There was a. pretty fair muster of mem- bers, and among them a few ladies. The Rev. W. Lewis took the chair, and after a few brief remarks, called upon Mr. Tom Evans to state his case for Home Rule. Mr. Evans's excellent paper contained an eulogy of Mr. Gladstone, adding that his life was one endeavour to base politics and statesmanship upon morality. He (the speaker) thought it full time for the Liberal Unionists to delete the word liberal." Canada, he said, was de- cidedly disloyal before they possessed home rule, but they were now firmly loyal. He believed that Ireland would also become loyal by receiving self-govern- ment. Mr. John Evans, Schools, who was subpoenoed on the Unionist, side, argued that if the Irishmen had an inch they would take the proverbial yard. What they wanted, and it had been admitted by some of the Irish leaders, was complete separation- He felt afraid that Home Rule for Ireland would mean Rome Rule,, and that under the new regime the Ulster Protestants would be oppressed. Mr. J. L. Rowlands, who followed, said that Mr. Gladstone had made ample provision in the Bill to meet any such offence that the last speaker feared would occur under Home Rule. He quoted an article from the ''Windsor Magazine," which stated that apart from crimes that arose out of agrarian evils, Ireland was the most decent country in Europe. The next speaker, Mr. W. Pugh, in favouring the Unionist cause, questioned whether Mr. Gladstone had made any provision against Catholic oppression of Protestants. He also doubted very much whether loyalty to Britain would follow in the wake of a measure of Home Rule. Mr. H. G. Prosser will open a debate on the question, ing that, England during the past years had done, much for Ireland, and had de- voted a good deal of time to Irish affairs. The last statei of Ireland would be worse than their present were they granted Home Rule. Mr. W. E. Davies again took the same side, arguing that the Irish members did not go about the right way to get reforms, and among them Home Rule. Men who could gloat over British defeats in South Africa were not to be trusted with self-government. Mr. J. Evans, who was the last speaker, endorsed Erin's Mm. He held that it was a mis- take tt l'bink that the Irish Catholics were so intolerant. The overwhelming majority of the people of Ireland had emphatically declared for Home Rule, so why not let them have it, that they may learn wisdom by experience, instead of being compelled to accept England's boasted superior wisdom.. In other countries the majority ruled, however foolishly. The arguments on both sides were then reviewed by the two openers, after which came the voting, when it was seen that Home Rule had carried by more than two to one. The result was received with loud applause. The Society will next meet on Saturday evening, October 26th. On this night Messrs. W. Pugh and H. G. Prosse- will open a debate on the question, Should we support the present Life-In- surance System ?"

Special Services at Moriah, Tonypandy. Last Sunday and Monday the members of Moriah Welsh Baptist Church held their half-yearly meetings, ordination of their new minister, and also celebrated the jubilee of their vestry. The history of this yoiftig church is very interesting, and a good striking example of what a great deal of work can be done by a few hard- working members. In 1897 thirty-seven members left Zoar Baptist Chapel, Peny- graig, and started a." cause" at Tony- pandy Schools. After worshipping there for some time, the present vestry was built at a cost of £500, and the member- ship increasing, kl;50 of this sum was paid in the year 1900. Great efforts were then made to clear the remaining debt— £350, together with £ 58 interest, making a total of C408--and by the hearty co-opera- tion of all, one is pleased to record that that large sum has been paid, and that the vestry is now entirely free from debt. The officers of the church, which now has 105 members on its books, have been the recipients of hearty congratulations during the past week, and, indeed, as can be seen, some remarkably good work has been accomplished. They are now con- templating erecting a chapel, and the Rev. John Thomas, M..A, Liverpool, is taking a great interest' in the matter. He has promised to deliver two lectures free of charge, one at Tonypandy, and the other at Pontypridd, in December, the whole of the proceeds to be given towards this new project. Their selected pastor is a young man only twenty-four years of age,, but one, who has a most promising future. Although lie has been hIt two years at the Carmarthen Baptist College, yet he has received "calls" from no less than five churches. He hails from, Cwm- felin, and the members of his" mother" church at that place, to show in what great esteem they held him, presented him, through the Rev. D. S. Davies, with a purse of gold at, the afternoon meeting last Monday. The Moriah Church also pre- sented him at the same meeting with a splendid collection of books. The officiat- ing ministers at, the above meetings were the Revs. D. S. Davies, Login E. U. Thomas, Carmarthen; J. F. Williams," Abercynon; and D. C. Jones, Zoar, Ffrwdamos. The services on Sunday were, splendidly attended, and in every way successful, the sermons being excel- lent. In the afternoon the service was held at, Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, which was kindly lent for the occasion. Although this well known sacred building is one of the largest in the valley, yet it was far too small to hold the grea,t number that, congregated. Every available cor- ner was utilised and standing room even was at a premium. On Monday after- noon the ordination service was held at Bethel English Baptist Chapel, also kindly lent to the Moriah frifends. The Rev. O. Waldo James, D.D., Cardiff, presided. The Rev. D. S. Davies delivered the charge to the church, while the Rev. E. U. Thomas did likewise to the new minis- ter. Ebenezer Chapel was again crowded on Monday evening, when the preaching was again of a very high standard. Mr. W. T. David presided at the organ, while Miss Hughes, Hillside, accompanied at Moriah and Bethel. Among the many prominent persons present at the several meetings were the following reverend gentlemen :~W Elvad Da,vies, Calf aria, Clydach V ale; Anthony Williams, Tteher- Ibert; loan Thomas Gelli; James Davies, Cwmparc; D. Phillips, Amon. Treorchv • R. B. Jones, Porth; D. Roberts, Sen- ghenydd; T. W. Coles, Trinity, Tony- pandy; Edward Owen, B.A., Bethel, Ton- ypandy; H. M. Ellis, Seion, Trealaw; Joseph James, Hafod M. Williams, Pyle; and a large number of letters were read by the secretary, Mr. Treharne. from ministers, who expressed their inability to be present- Several students from Car. marthen College were also present to show their interest in the welfare of their friend. j The Church Hall was engaged on Monday to accommodate the numerous visitors, and an excellent tea was served them, given by Mrs. D. W. Richard,3, Central Stores, and Mrs. Evan Treharne, The Stores. The tables were presided over by lady members of the church. The singing at the meetings was conducted by Mr Edward Hughes, the conductor of the Mid-Rhoadda Choral Sooiety.

-a..o. Council) would have to consider the pro- priety of incorporating themselves in order to be independent of them. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Mathias said the Chairman and Vice-Chairman spoke very strongly upon this matter, but he thought it was more of a threat than anything else. They were contributing towards the roads in Pontypridd, where they already had a, tramway. Dr. Thomas asked if the Committee agreed to a joint scheme, and was informed that they had only promised to consider it. After further discussion, which, as usual, the Press were asked not to report, the matter was referred back to the Legal and Parliamentary Committee, who were told to decide whether they should pro- ceed to obtain the necessary powers by Bill or Provisional Order. The Medical Officer, in his report for the month of August, stated that during the month there were registered 335 births, equal to a birth-rate of 35.1 per 1,000 per annum. The deaths numbered 251, giving a, death-rate of 26.3 per 1.000 per annum. From the principal zymotic diseases 113 deaths were registered, equal to a, death-rate of 11.8 (far above the average in England and Wales). Scarlet fever caused two deaths diphtheria, nine; typhoid fever, five; and diarrhoea, 97, in addition to 22 deaths from bronchi- tis, pleurisy, and inflammation of the lungs, and ten deaths from consumption. Councillor E. P. Davies desires us to state that he did not vote for the appoint- ment of a clerk to be made laft Friday month.