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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. .
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. THE BURMESE DIFFICULTY -—» ¡ TEXT OF LORD DUFFERIN'S ULTIMATUM. CALLS FOR ANNEXATION. I SATISFACTION AT LORD SALiSBURYS DECLARATION f" HEUTER'S TELEGRAM. 1 SDILA, Sunday. The Indian Government has despatched to the King of Burmah a letter calling upon his Majesty to receive an Knvoy with a view to the settlement of the existing differences, to suspend the action against the Bombay and Burmah Trading Company, and to accept in fature a Hesident under becoming coll- isions. Arrangements are being made to reinforce HE garrison in British Burmah. [".RECTER'S TELKGBAM.] SIMLA, .MONDAY. The Indian Government has iinallv resolved .n despatching an expedition into Burmah hdUJd King fheebaw not accede to the lemands. The demands, in the first place, the reception,with ) ill honour, of the Envoy referred TO in the letter of August 28 from the Chinf Commissioner of British Burmah to the King. In the next place, all proceedings against the Bombay RIND Buraiah Company are to be suspended until thc Envoy shall have investigated the matters in dispute between the company and the King's Government. If these two points are not conceded, immediate action against Upper Burmah will follow, and this, of course, without further com- munication. A third demand, as important as the above, but not equally pressing, is th.it the King shall accept the residence at Mandalay of A permanent British AGENT with A suitable guard. Such (says the 7i,n?<) is the reply of the Indian Government to the curt and insolent refusal of King Theebaw to consent to any part of the arrangements proposed to him by the Chief Com- missioner. His defiance has been met as it should have been, promptly and decisively. Lord DulYerin HAS been trusted by Lord Randolph Churchill and the iiome'Governir.ent with lull authority to settle the Burmese difficulty in his own way, and we ire well satisfied that he has made the right choice. The means will be ready for giving effect to his lemands. It may be expected that ships and :roops will be despatched to British Burmah simultaneously with the Ultimatum, and if an un. favourable answer, or no answer, comes from the j £ ing his territory will be at once entered, and such further steps taken as the position of affairs MAY be then thought to call for. [" RKCTKR'S" TELEGRAM.] SIMLA, TUESDAY. The composition of the force to be despatched to Burmah, in the event of such a measure becoming necessary, is now under the consideration of the authorities. The 2nd and llih Bengal Infantry Regiments are among the troops selected for the expedition, the command of which will probably je conferred upon General Prendergast. J TIYF.S" TELEGRAM.] SIMLA, MONDAY. The Indian Government is preoaring to back tp its Ultimatum to King Theebaw by despatch- ing additional troops to Rangoon. Should he resist its demands a force of 10,000 len will probably be required. The greater part of these troops will be taken rom Madras. The Ultimatum will be despatched from Rangoon o-day. It is feared that King Theebaw will massacre ,11 the Europeans in his capital unless they manage <0 escape on board the steamer carrying the Jitimatum. The military preparations in India may possibly bduce him to give in hi" submission. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] BOMBAY, WEDNESDAY. The expedition which the Government has decided ..0 send to Mandalay is composed as follows:—One cattery of Royal Artillery from Rawul Pindi, two mountain batteries from the Punjaub. The Bombay Presidency furnishes the following:—One battalion of the Welsh Fusiliers, the 8th (Kings) Royal Irish Hussars, and the 2nd Battalion of the 11th Bengal Infantry. The Madras Presidency supplies the remaining strength of ths Burmah field force: three batteries of artillery. The whole will be commahded by Major-General Prender- gast. The necessary stores were quietly despatched to the frontier several weeks back. WHERE THE FIGHTING WILL BE. There are only two points where there is much likelihood of lighting. The first is at Minh-la, about sixty miles from our frontier station of Thayet-myo, Opposite the town, on the left bank, on a hill commanding a long, straight reach of the lrrawaddy, there is a fort. It was well built on modern principles, under the instructions of Captain Commolto, an ex-Italian naval officer. With good guns it might offer considerable resis- tance but it is doubtful whether any guns are mounted, or more than three, at any rate. At this time of year a corvette of the C class could easily ascend the river, and would, probably, render an Account of the place in half-an-hour. After Minh-la there are no river defences till the angle of the river at Ava, about fifteen miles below Man- dalay, is reached. Here there are three admirably placed forts on opposite banks of the river, commanding a point where ascending vessels have to round a dangerous reef of rocks. But these forts are without ditch, without flank defence, without expense-magazines, and without traverses to protect the gunners. ilandalay itself has nothing to protect it. It -tould be 'helled by compass from the river two ilnles off. The Burmese Army need not be taken into con- sideration at all. The Palace Guard are no doubt, courageous enough-}ll liurmans are bravo; but they are a simple rabble. They have an assortment of guns, from modern smooth-bores to antique matchlocks; but they are uncertain as to how they should be fired, When Mandalay is taken the whole country is taken, for all the weapons, except spears and jungle-knives, are uored up in the palace. There may be jungle* fighting, though that is unlikely but there are no iefenaible positions anywhere. THE BRITISH FORCE. TVip application made by the Chief Commissioner ftf British Burmah for 3,000 additional troops before despatching an Uilltnntnm to King Thoe- baw's Government at Mandalay will, if acceded to, as is considered very probable, largely augment the strength nf the British forces on the eastern side of the Bay of Bengal, and bring these up to over 12,000 officers and men. The military estab- lishment at present under the orders of the local Government, though considered sufficiently strong for ordinary purposes, would prove too small to maintain tho regular garrisons at their normal strength and also wage war even with such a potentate as the King of Burmah, consisting as it does of only three Datteries of Royal Artillery and two battalions of European Infantry, with three battalions of natives from the Madras Army. At Toungho there is stationed :he 8th Battery of the 1st Brigade London Division Royal Artillery, under Major W. H. F. Sarell; at Thajetmyo No. 5 Battery 1st Brigade Southern Division, under Major F. M. E. Vibart, and at Rangoon No. 6 Battery of the same brigade, under Major F. M. Robinson. The two battalions of European Infantry are the 2nd Brigade of Prince Albert's Somersetshire Light Infantry, commanded by Colonel Leet, V.C., and the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (Colonel R. W. C. Winsloe). Thesa troops, with the three Madras native regiments, which are composed of very efficient soldiers, are stationed mostly at the two places already mentioned and at Rangoon, really the commercial capital of the Peninsula; but their numbers are to some extent reduced by the necessity of supplying detachments for Moulmein and the Andaman Islands, where there are im- portant Indian penal establishments. Of local forces there are, however, two batteries of artillery volunteers, and an eight-company battalion of oifles at Rangoon,while the Burmah State Railways maintain a four-company battalion, the whole of the volunteers being under the command of Major J. R. M'Cu11agh, of the Royal Engineers. The regular troops in the dependency are usually sup- plied from the Madras establishment, and should the whole of the 8,000 asked for be drawn from the Madras Presidency they would have to be chiefly made up of native troops, as the European forces subject to the Right Hon. M. E. G. Duff, the Governor, and including those now in Burmah, are the 12th Lancers and 14th Hussars; two batteries of Horse Artillery, eight of Field Artil- lery, one heavy and one mountain battery, and four garrison battalions the K Company Royal Engineers and eight battalions of infantry. Tin?: six beyond those already on the spot being the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, at Cananore; Bedfordshire Regiment, at Bellary; South Wales Borderers, at Fort St. George, Madras; Hampshire and Middlesex Regiments, at Secunderabad; and Royal Munster Fusiliers, at Kamptee. Under the circumstances it is not improbable that the sup- J plementary force may be drawn from the large 1 military forces of Bengal. DEMAND FOR A BRITISH OCCUPATION. "fhe Allahabad correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, telegraphing on Friday night, says:—A summary cf that portion of Lord Salisbury's speech at Brighton last night which dealt with the Burmese question has been telegraphed here, and has elicited great approval, as it is becoming more and more felt that the despotic and dangerous state of affairs in Upper Burmah must at once be put an end to if worse is not to ensue. Everything, it is pointed out, favours the deposition of King Theebaw and the occupation of his kingdom, and Doth courses are now being strongly urged upon the Indian Government. Competent authori- ses here assert with confidence that neither course presents tho slightest difficulty, while the question of expense is so tuning as to be !carcely worth consideration. I learn, in fact, from Bombay that the Bombay and Burmah Trading Association has, through its chairman, made a formal offer to the Indian Government to carry out this scheme at no greater cost to the Government than is comprised in the loan of a gunboat toco-operate at Mandalay. The associa- tion would do the rest with the large staff of men has at work in the teak forests of Burmah. The confidence of the Bombay and Burmah Association to effect the virtual annexation of the country rests upon the belief—which, indeed, is general— that no opposition would be offered to the occupa- tion of the country and the deposition of Theebaw by any but the Palace Guards, the Burmese themselves being sick of the cruel oppression of the drunken and bloodthirsty tyrant who rulos their destinies. PR IIP AK AT iO NT S IN BURMAH. TIMES" TET.KGRA:] CALCUTTA, TUESDAY. Your Rangoon correspondent telegraphs that news was received to-day from Mandalay that Timedah Menigyee had entered into an arrange- ment. with 5.000 dacoits, who were surrounding Mandalay, to go to British Burmah and to cause nn insurrection there when hostilities commenced. The dacoits are to be sent in small squads, as coolies and labourers. Timedah paid them large sums of money. A considerable number of dacoits are stated to have already proceeded down the river in small boats. Theebaw recently held a meeting of his generals, declared that he would lead the army in person, and asked the generals if any were afnid to fight the English All declared their readiness, and expressed confidence in the result of the war. The same generals, however, expressed the very oppo- site opinion when they had left the Royal presence. The Burmese war steamers on the river are being prepared. Precautions are being taken in Rangoon. The arms have been removed from the volunteers' armouries, and the magazines arc guarded. The devoted Shans have crossed the Salwen River and fired numerous villages west of the Salwen. The Burmese authorities have iled from the town of Tharunce, situated to the north-west of Mandalay, between the Salwen and the Irra. waddy. The Kachyens are threatened at Bhamo by the Burmese troops. It is, however, stated that the troops will be re-called thence for the defence of Mandalay. Jt is generally believed in Rangoon that it has been decided to dethrone Theebaw on general grounds, independently of the questions at issue in the Bombay and Burmah Company's case. This decision is universally approved, and the action ot' tho Indian Government is anxiously awaited. It is known that the local government favours the policy of dethroning Theebaw and of taking prompt and vigorous action. Delay is very inex- pedient as every hour confirms the Burmese in the belief that the English fear them. The Burmese are encouraged by the delay to resist, and will have time to stockade the banks of the river. ATTITUDE OF THE BRITISH GOVERN MENT. F" REOTER'S TELEGRAM, j CONSTANTINOPLE, MONDAY ETESING. Lord Salisbury has informed Sir William White that he has caused energetic remonstrances to be made at Belgrade and Athens against any hostile act that might be contemplated by Servia or Greece.
THE CRISIS IN THE EAST.
THE CRISIS IN THE EAST. SERVIA AND BULGARIA. EXPECTED WAR WITH -ERYIA. leI CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAMS.] NISCH, MONDAY MORNING. Despite reports to the contrary, Servia has not relinquished her claim to territorial aggrandise- ment. All the efforts of the Powers in this direction have so far proved unsuccessful, and the relations between Servia/and Bulgaria, instead of having improved, are becoming more strained than ever. I have the highest official authority for stating that a message was received by King Milan yesterday evening from the Prince of Bulgaria, stating that he was about to send his late Minister. M. Grekoff, on an extraordinary mission to Nisch. King Milan telegraphed a reply immediately declining to receive the mission. The tone of the message was firm and decided. VIENNA, MONDAY AFTERNOON. The Allgemeinc Zeituny to-day publishes a tele- gram from Belgrade stating that the main body of the Servian Army is concentrated at Leskaratz, and that the Koziah Pass on Turkish territory was occupied yesterday by an advanced body of King Milan's troops. [" nEUTEI"S" TELEUKAM.] PII1LIPPOPOL1S, TUESDAY. Mr. Lascelles, the British diplomatic agent, left here yesterday evening for Sofia. Tho Minister of Justice arrived here to-day. Very great tension exists at present between Bulgaria and Servia, and war is regarded as well- nigh inevitable. The Bulgarian Government has done aU in its power to avert sCch a calamity, but it is believed here that Servia has gone too far to be able now to recede. CONSTANTINOPLE, MONDAY. A meeting of the Ambassadors was held to-day, under the presidency of Count Corti, to discuss the reply of the Porte to the Collective Note of the Powers, The Ambassadors, who are awaiting instructions from their Governments, will hold several future meetings. SOFIA, TUESDAY. The Prince of Bulgaria has issued a decree sum- moning all the National Militia to join the coloUrsj in order to be prepared for all contingencies; THE SITUATION. ["HEUTER'S" TELEGRAM.] CONSTANTINOPLE, TUESDAY EVENING. In diplomatic circles here the aspect of affairs in connection with the Bulgarian question is regarded as serious. The Porte appears determined not to despatch troops to Eastern Roumelia unless it re- ceives a European mandate. It jg feared that the new Turkish Circulnr, upon which the Ambassa- dors commenced deliberating yesterday, and more particularly the action ot Servia, may give a European character to the question, the localisa- tion of which is desired by the Powers, although the Porte will not at present admit that the matter can be dealt with. I" TIMES TELEGRAM.] BKRLIN, TUESDAY. The present situation resulting from the Eastern crisis is precisely as follows, as 1 learn from the primo source .'—The Porte has not yet) issued invitations to a Conference at CortstantiflfiplP» and, indeed, it ifl not quite certain that this diplo- matic measure will be had recourse to. All depends on iho answer returned by the Powers to the last communication of the Porte( which was issued the day before yesterdiiy^-n'.gi, Sunday—add winch was a reply to the collective defclaratidii dated the 13th Iflêt. ATTITUDE OF PFTFFIOE ALEXANDER. lél 6BSKEVEM TELFGRAM:] PHILIPPOPOHS. SAftfftDAY, Thero k ttt) truth iti the report ctnretitin Athena on the 15tii itist: that Prince Alexander was inarching toward.* Adriittioplei His Highness is engaged in the inspection of the troops on the frontier, and is at present ät, Kustendje, on the Macedonian frontiers Travellers arriving hero from Razing, in Macedonia, state that the Turkish soldiers and Bashi-Haxouka are committing all sorts of excesses, and that the Christian popula- tion are in a continual state of alarm for the safety of their families. SOFIA, FRIDAY (11.15 P.M.). The representatives of the Powers to-day handed to the Bulgarian Government a Collective Note, in which, after praising the attitude adopted by the Porte with a view to the maintenance of peace, they invite the Government not to concen- trate troops on the frontier, and hold it respon- sible in the event of peace being disturbed by any such concentration. A Cabinet Council was held this evening, under the presidency of Prince Alexander, in order to draw up a reply to the Note. On his arrival here last night Prince Alexander met with an enthusiastic reception. A demon- stration was made in front of the palace, and an address was presented to the Prince urging him not to abandon the attitude which he had taken up, but to do his utmost to secure the union of the two Bulgarias. His Highness, in reply, declared that he would make every sacrifice for the attainment of the object. The Prince was loudly cheered by the people. 6.45 P.M. After mature consideration of the Collective Note, the Bulgarian Government has decided to accept in principle the advice of the Powers, and, in view of the attitude taken up by Servia, has decided to recall the greater part of the Bulgarian troops, leaving only a small garrison pending the definitive decision of the Powers regarding the fate of Roumelia. CONSTANTINOPLE, FRIDAY. A Council of Ministers was held yesterday, and remained in consultation until a late hour. Nothing authentic has transpired regarding the result of the deliberations, but a report is current that the Ottoman Government intends sending a reply to the recent Collective Note of the Powers. THE REPLY OF THE PORTE TO THE POWERS. l" HEUTER'S TELEORAM.1 CONSTANTINOPLE, MONDAY. The reply of the Porte to the Collective Note of the Powers was delivered yesterday evening to the Ambassadors. It recognises the friendly disposi- tion of the Powers towards Turkey, and asks their co-operation for a settlement. BULGARIA'S SUBMISSION. ["TIMES" TELEORUf., VIENNA, SUNDAY. Prince Alexander's return to Sofia has been promptly followed by the announcement that the Bulgarian Cabinet will defer to the principles formulated in the recent Collective Note of the Ambassadors. The re-call of the Bulgarian troops from Eastern Roumelia will be the natural conse- quence of this submission to the Treaty of Berlin indeed, the Government can no longer afford to maintain the enormous cohort of troops that was collected under the influence of revolutionary enthusiasm, and ugly stories have been coming from Philippopolis of discontent in the city and camp, of hardly-suppressed mutiny, and of disorganisation everywhere. It is certain that the retirement of the Russian officers who were in the Bulgarian and Rou- melian service must have thrown the whole army out of gear. Prince Alex- ander had to commission officers pretty much at random, and a great many of those cosmo- politan polyglot adventurers who are always forthcoming when colonelcies and captaincies are being distributed seem to have been as successful as usual in obtaining good appointments. So long as the troops were in the first hush of their excite- ment and obeyed orders with alacrity it mattered little who were at their head, but when discipline had to be introduced under most dispiriting condi- tions—that is, with short pay, a failing commis- sariat, and with no certainty as to what the army was going to do—then the want of popular and trustworthy officers began to be badly felt. MOVEMENTS OF TURKISH TROOPS. r" OBSERVER" TELKGRAM.] SALON 1CA, FRIDAY. Between the 1st and 12th hist. 8,000 Redifs arrived here, mostly from Smyrna, in Turkish, Austrian, and Greek transports. The men were landed immediately, and conveyed by train into the interior, in order to strengthen the northern garrisons, the greater part proceeding to Uskub, Comanova, Djuma, and Nevrokop. Another Greek transport arrived on the 14th inst. with a further ba tcll of trooos. There are now 6,000 Redifs in the town, and 1,600 have been sent to join the colours. Most of the troops arrived fairly equipped for active service, and furnished with large quantities of small arm ammunition. Those who were without uniforms were supplied from the depot, here, which contains clothing, arms, and ammunition for over 15,000 men. The Redif depots in the interior are also well stocked. In the Salobca district the men are joining the colours cheerfully, and the town is full of Turkish villagers, mostly under 35 years of age and of good physique. The complement of each battalion is 800 men. The authorities are acting energetically, and the country people show no lack of warlike spirit. Batches of Hedifs enter the town singing and well-behaved. The authorities have received orders to prepare hospitals containing 1,000 to 1,500 beds. [FROM OUR COKKESFONDENT.] CONSTANTINOPLE (via VARNA), SUNDAY. The greatest activity is being displayed in all naval and military departments. The arrange- ments are being pushed forward with the utmost vigour to enable Turkey to mnss a force of 160,000 men on the frontiers of the neighbouring States. MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN ROUMELIA. F" DAILY NEWS" TKLKGRAM. PHILIPPOPOLIS, TUESDAY. The expectation of an early issue of the negotia- tions neutralises the national activity. The respite thus given is. however, utilised to improve the efficiency of the army. Prince Alexander is inde- fatigable in reviewing- and exercising the troops. He has started for Sofia, but is expected back hero at once. Great, confidence is placed in him by tho nation as an able commander. About 60,000 men are at present stationed on the Roumelian frontier. Strong reserves are kept ready at Shunila. The National Guard for home defence has been mobilised in all parts of the country. The field army is busy manoeuvring and strengthening the entrenched camps, being thus prepared to repel an attack rather than to advance in the open. Hostilities are very likely to be deferred to the winter, unless the Turks begin the war at once, while the fine, warm weather lasts. SERVIAN HOSTILITY. TIMES TELEGRAM. J VIENNA, TUESDAY. There is no positive news as to Servian military movements to-day. Reports from Servia describe King Milan as being in a deep state of dejection and still hesitating. As, however, there is A very strict censorship exercised over press telegrams at Nisch and Belgrade, the authenticity of telegrams in which the King's name is mentioned too freely is always open to question. To-day's letters from Belgrade state that several newspaper correspon- dents have been ordered out of the country, and that an interdict has been laid on most foreign newspapers. These letters state also that there is a great feel- j ing of irritation against Austria in Servia, and that M. Garaschar.ine is fast becoming very unpopular. One letter remarks that if King Milan be forced to return to Belgrade he will only be able to maintain himself by a total suppression of the public liberties. The agreement of the Emperors, adds the writer, will make itself felt in Servia for many a day by the establishment of a reyime da sabre. GREEK PREPARATIONS. r" REUTER'S TKLKGDAMS.I SYRA. TUESDAY. Intelligence from Candia announces that the Administrative Council has passed a resolution in favour of union with Greece. The population, however, decline joining the movement at present. ATHENS, MONDAY. Although the decree calling out, three classes of reserves was only published on the 11th 30,000 men have been enrolled. The excitement through- out the provinces is unparalleled since the revolu- tion of 1821. Thousands are arriving from all parts of the Pelopenesus and the .< £ gean Islands. Replying to a demonstration of reservist?, M. Deleyannos, the Premier, eulogised the deep feel- ing which the summons inspired, and added, Be ) assured that the Government will strictly fulfil its duty and combine your enthu&iasm with the prudence which the magnitude of your threatened interests imposes on them." ATTITUDE OF GREECE, | RKUTEU'S TELEGRAM.] ATHENS, WEDNESDAY. It Is stated in Ministerial circles that the speech to be delivered by the King on the 23rd iasti will be warlike in tone. DISTURBANCES IN CLIETE. ("CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAM.] CONSTANTINOPLE, via VARNA, WEDNESDAY. It would appear that, despite ollicial contradic- tions, there Is foundation for the report of the disturbances in Crete. This morning the Otto- man frigate Iskender left here for that island with a considerable force on board;
THE SOUDAN.
THE SOUDAN. OSMAN DIONA'S DEATH. THE RELIEF OF ICIIARTOUM. I." DAILY NEWS TELEGRAM.) VIENNA, TUESDAY NIGHT. The Achbar learns from Suakiin that since Osman Digna's death Berber has declared itself independent, and has elected the Emir Humajum governor of the town and the adjacent, territory. Ho has offered his submission to the Khedive on condition of being confirmed in his office. From Secnr, on the Blue Nile, it is stated that owing to Osman Digna's death tho Egyptian governor Is making preparations to march with 6,000 men against Khartoum. He is only waiting for the resuit. of the Abyssinian expedition for the relief of KASSALFTJ One party at Khartoum has invited 1 TIIN to camp as soon as possible and rescue the city.
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS. MINISTERIAL RESIGNATIONS. [" CENTRAL NKWS TELEGRAM.] PARIS, TUESDAY. It is now seen that, the new Chamber will contain 204 Conservatives and 380 Republicans. There will be no Ministerial crisis, and for a time every- thing is expected to work smoothly. M. Gr6vy will be re-elected President. [" TIMES TELEGRAM.] PARIS, MONDAY. Nearly half the Chamber will consist of new men, namely, 127 Republicans and 150 Reac- tionaries, but a number of the latter have sat in previous Parliaments. ["DAILY NEWS" TELEGRAM.1 PARIS, TUESDAY NIGHT. The Liberie, which is scarcely Republican, speaking of the elections, says:—"The ballot of the 24th of October signified profound discontent at the mode of government since 1881, and the ballotage not less clearly indicated that after giving a severe lesson to those in authority France wishes to maintain the Republic. The moment the Republic seemed menaced there was a great national movement to preserve it. The Ministers defeated at the elections have resigned, but, at M. Grevy's request, they will re- main in office until after the 10th of November, when the Chamber meets.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION I…
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE DANISH PRIME MINISTER. CAPTURE OF THE ASSASSIN. r [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT ) COPENHAGEN, WEDNESDAY EVENING. At five o'clock this afternoon a man named Rasmussen, a compositor by trade, fired two shots from a revolver at M. Estrupp, the Prime Minister. Fortunately, both bullets missed their mark, and Rasmussen was at once arrested and lodged in gaol. Intense excitement prevails throughout the city. The would-ba murderer was animated by political hatred. COPENHAGEN, WEDNESDAY NIGHT. The attempted assassination of the Prime Minister, 3err Estrupp, took place at the entrance to his official residence. The obnoxious Minister escaped by a miracle. The first shot fired by Rasmussen struck against a metal button, and, glancing off, embedded itself in the wall. The second shot went wide of the mark. Rasmussen, on being interrogated, confessed that his motives were entirely political, holding the action of the Minister and his colleagues towards the Folkething to be inimical to the liberties of his country. f" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] BRUSSELS, WEDNESDAY. The report of disturbances in Copenhagen, as published in the Indepeiidance Belye yesterday, is to-day declared to be without foundation.
SERIOUS RIOTING AT COPENHAGEN.
SERIOUS RIOTING AT COPENHAGEN. X REVOLUTION FEARED. í" CENTRAL YEWS TELEGRAM.] BRUSSELS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Private dispatches just to hand from Copen- hagen state that the long-standing political dis- putes between the King and the popular party have at length culminated iu serious disturbances of the peace. Great crowds of people thronged the streets, uttering disloyal cries, and demanding the expul- sion from power of the Estrupp Cabinet. The police and the troops were called out, and with difficulty dispersed the rioters. So serious is the state of affairs said to be that the garrison at Copenhagen has been strongly rein- forced. A special meeting of the Cabinet has been held, and it is generally expected that the city will be proclaimed in a state of siege. The greatest excitement prevails, as it is feared that the exasperation prevailing in the popular party at the persistent support given to the Estrupp Ministry, although thev are in direct opposition to the overwhelming feeling of the country, may prove too strong for the leaders, and that a revo- lution will follow.
FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR.
FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR. RUMOURED RE-CALL OF ADMIRAL MIOT. L" REUTER S TELEGRAM.] PARIS, SATURDAY. According to the journal Voltaire, the Govern- ment contemptates re-caHing Admiral Miot, the French Commander-in-Chief in Madagascar. The reasons assigned for this step are that the Admiral acted against the instructions of his Government in engaging the Hovas at Tarafat on the 10th ult., and that he availed himself, without authority, of the services of the Italian Consul in the negotia- tions with the Hova Government.
MASSACRE OF SEVEN THOUSAND…
MASSACRE OF SEVEN THOUSAND CHRISTIANS. [JREUTER'S" TELEGRAM.] PARIS. SATURDAY. Tho Univcrs publishes a telegram from Father Martin, a missionary at Saigon, stating that another missionary, named Chatelet, has been massacred in Annam, together with ten native priests and 7,000 Christians.
SIR HENRY DRUMMOND WOLFF.
SIR HENRY DRUMMOND WOLFF. {"CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAM. CONSTANTINOPLE, TUESDAY MORNING. The departure of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff for Egypt, which had been fixed for last night, has been postponed for some days. The Times, in its second edition of Monday, says: —The agreement between the British Government and the Porte with regard to Egypt, lias been con- cluded, and it is understood that thy signatures of both Powers will be attached to the protocol at Constantinople to-day.
MINISTERIAL COUNCIL IN ST.…
MINISTERIAL COUNCIL IN ST. PETERSBURG. FINANCIAL REPORT. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) BERLIN, MONDAY. Intelligence from St. Petersburg states that this week, on the return of the Czar from Copenhagen, a great council of Ministers will be held, when very important decisions will, it is expected, be taken in regard to economies in the Budget, in view of the continual falling off in the revenue. The Minister of Finance proposes to place all schools under the control of the People's Department and to transfer the sanitary administration to the Zemstvous (Provincial Assemblies) and the princi- palities. These proposals are, however, opposed by the Minister of the Interior.
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENTS IN…
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENTS IN SPAIN. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] MADRID, MONDAY. Reports are again current of revolutionary activity on the frontiers. The Portuguese Govern- ment is acting in a most friendly manner, and are keeping strict watch on certain Spanish refugees j now at Lisbon and Elvas, close to the Spanish frontier. Amonsrst these are Major Castello, Senor Salvochia, the Republican ex-Minister, and tho editor of a Spanish newspaper. I have reason to believe that the Government have demanded the extradition of Major Castello. The Revolutionists are also very active just now on the French fron- tier, and the Civic Guards have made several seizures of smuggled arms.
FATAL COLLISIONS ON AMERICAN…
FATAL COLLISIONS ON AMERICAN RAILWAYS. [" REUTKR'S TELEG RAM.] NEW YORK, MONDAY. A collision has occurred on the Boston-Lowell Railway, in New Hampshire, by which three per- sons were killed and five others injured. There has also been A serious accident on the Pennsylvania Railway, a Western-bound express having run into the rear of an emigrant train also going West, within a few miles of Jersey City. The debris fell on to the eastern track, and was struck a number injured.
THE KING OF SPAIN.
THE KING OF SPAIN. [" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] BERLIN, TUESDAY MORNING. It is reported here this morning, on good authority, that the King of Spain is suffering from a serious indisposition.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN SWITZERLAND.:
RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN SWITZER- LAND. ["CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAM. BERNE, WEDNESDAY. The last train returning on the Righi Railway last night ran off the metals near Goldau. The train was filled with employes engaged on the rail- way, together with their families and effects, The engine-driver was killed, and three passengers were seriously injured.
THE CHOLERA.
THE CHOLERA. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.! ROME. WEDNESDAY. The cholera is slowly abandoning Sicily with the advent of cooler weather. The cases at Spezzia, the Italian Woolwich, which the press declared to bo cases of cholera suppressed by the officials, are stated in an official bulletin to have been simple cases of diarrhoea. The general health throughout the peninsula is now declared to be excellent.
THE RELIEF OF KASSALA.
THE RELIEF OF KASSALA. DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING. DECISIVE VICTORY. The following details of the late battle near Kas- sala have been received in Cairo :—It appears that the commissariat of the Abyssinian army com- manded by Ras Aloula was entirely provided by the Egyptian Government, and after the action at Kufuir. it was not sufficient to warrant an advance into a barren and hostile country. Another reason given for the withdrawal of the Abyssinians to Keren after the battle, which has been so much commented on, was that Ras Aloula was waiting for a message from the Mudir of Kassala. Owing to the peculiar cir- cumstances which regulated the intercourse of the Kassala Garrison with the rebels outside, there seems to have been a risk of a sudden rising of the populace, about 1,500 in number, and of the massacre of the garrison, in consequence of the hasty and unexpected advent of a Christian force to the relief of the town. This view, which was entertained by Ras Aloula, has been since con- v. firmed by private spies, who state that Kassala is not in immediate need of relief, and probably if left alone the garrison and the populace would slowly and peaceably disperse. The action be- tween the Abyssinian army and the force of rebels under Osman Digna appears to have been a most decisive one, and though we do not yet know on whose authority the body of Osman Digna has been identified among the slain, it is certain that a most terrible defeat has been inflicted on the Hadendowas. The latter had en. trenched themselves in a strong position at Kufeit. The Abyssinian General, on the other hand, dis- posed a portion of his force, which consisted of 8,000 foot, in echelon on both flanks of the rebels during the night, throwing out a body of Beni- amir cavalry far into the rear of the rebels' posi- tion. He himself held back with a body of his troops to receive the enemy's attack. The fighting began at dawn between the Abyssinians echeloned along the enemy's flanks and the rebels, but Ras Aloula was almost immediately compelled to come to the relief of his troops. The battle lasted till past noon, and ended in the complete rout of the rebels, who were cut off by the Abyssinian cavalry, so that scarcely a man escaped.
THE BOYCOTTING CRUSADE.
THE BOYCOTTING CRUSADE. THE LOSS TO THE CORK CATTLE TRADE. AN EXPENSIVE GAME. There were no cattle shipped by the Cork Steam Packet Company on Wednesday, and a conside- rable falling off in the ordinary freight has also taken place, necessitating the discharge of a large number of the employes. It is estimated that since the Boycotting commenced the steamship company has been losing one hundred pounds a day, whilst the loss of the Cattle Trade Association is set down at the same figure, owing to their having to avail I themselves of a more expensive route to England. The Cork Defence Union are now so inundated with applications for assistance from Boycotted persons in County Cork that the organising com- mittee find it necessary to hold protracted sittings daily. On Wednesday they decided to despatch a third threshing machine with working staff. They have received most gratifying accounts of the results of their operations, and in several districts Boycotting, so far as steam threshing is concerned, has been discontinued on the appearance of the Defence Union machines. The funds of the union are being liberally subscribed to locally as well as in England. IMPORTANT ACTION BY RAILWAY COM- PANIES. The three great railway companies serving the Wolverhampton district—the London and North Western, Great Western, and Midland—have just announced to the Traders' Association that they have all decided to make important reductions after the 1st proximo in the rates for the carriage of goods—pig-iron, 6d. per ton; sheets, 2s. 6d.; hardware, 5s.; and other goods in proportion, making a reduction of about Is. per ton all round. This will tend greatly to the relief of trade in the district. I
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH…
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. ADDRESSES BY LORD ABERDARE, DEAN VAUGHAN, SIg E. J. REED. BISHOP OF LLANDAFF AND SECULAR TEACHING. THE CHARGE REBUTTED. IMPASSIONED APPEAL OF PIUN. CIPAL JONES. The distribution of prizes gained by the students of the' University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire took place on Wednesday evening at the Greater Park-hall, Cardiff. The book prizes, which were arranged on a table in front of the chairman, consisted of a large number of handsomely bound volumes, bearing the motto of the College in Latin and Welsh on the cover. During the evening the Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir rendered a choice selection of glees, ite. The president of the College Council (Lord Aberdare) presided, and with him on the platform were:—The Very Rev. the Dean of Llandaff, the Ven. Archdeacon of Llandaff, the Revs. A. Tilly, N. Thomas, D. Young, and J. D. Watters, Sir E. J. Reed, M.P., the Mayor of Cardiff (Mr. A. Fulton), Dr. Edwards, Dr. James, Mr. John Duncan, Mr. Jonas Watson, Mr. Louis Tylor, Mr. Lewis Davis, Principal Jones, Professors Powei, Roberts, War- dale, Tanner, Ker, Seth, Thompson, Parker, Bai bier, Pelton, James, and Templeton, Mr. Ivor James (registrar), &o. The attendance was very large. After the Cardiff Blue Ribbon Choir had rendered a glee, letters of apology sent to the registrar were read by Mr. Ivor James. The Marquess of Bute wrote in the following terms:— Pray accept for yourself, and express to the Council, my thanks for youv very Uiiul letter Of the 9tli, and my regret that I ",II,dl not, be able to attend, as they are again so g<>od as to wish. I doubt not. thnt, with the pre,;ellce of Lord Aberdare. Lmay feel safe in congratu- lating them beforehand upon a successful meeting. Mr. Henry Richard, M.P., the vice-president, wrote:— I am much obliged to you for the long and very in- teresting letter you have taken the trouble to write to me respecting the College and the meeting 011 the 21st, and what. you send is most gratifying and encouraging. The number of our countrymen that are pressing for- ward in search of Higher Education is, as you say, really marvehous, and is a rich compensation to those who have been toiling for many years in the good cause. This only increases my regret at not being able to participate in the forthcoming ceremony of dis- tribution. But fur the last few days 1 have been a good deal out. of sorts, and, though I hope there is nothing serious or lasting in my indisposition, I am advised not to leave the house at present. Be so good as to make my excuses to the friends assembled on Wednesday, and assure them how deep is my disappointment and regret at not being present. Principal JOSFS then gave a few details of the working of the College. The total number of day students during the past session was 150 of these 17 had attended one course, 16 two courses, and 117 three or more courses of lectures. There was a decrease in the number of students attending one or two courses only this meant a decrease on the part of Cardiff. There had, however, been a marked increase in the number of students [devoting their whole time to the work of the College—(applause)—an increase of 16 as com- pared with the previous session. The 33 students attending one or two courses came from Cardiff and its immediate neighbourhood. The remaining 117 attending three or more courses were distributed according to locality as follows:—Cardiff, 24; other parts of Glamorganshire, 35; Breconshire, 6; Carmarthen- shire, 15; Cardiganshire, 8; Pembrokeshire, 2; Montgomeryshire, 10; North Wales, 5; and Eng- 'viont land and abroad. 12. The average age of male students was 20-7, and that of female students, 19-1. The number of female students devoting the whole of their time to College work was 14. There was a marked increase in the numbers attending the Intermediate Schools as com- pared with the previous session, and the senior classes still remained small. Even- ing classes had been held, the number attending in the town being 310 in the Michaelmas term and 247 in the Lent term. Courses of local lectures had also been given. The council had also determined to allow Elementary School teachers to attend classes on the mornings of Saturday without payment of the matriculation fee. Mr. Jones then went on to speak of the recent laying of the foundation-stone of an extension of St. David's College, Lampeter. He congratulated the principal and professors of St. David's upon the progress which they were making. He was thankful that all the Colleges of Wales were prospering beyond even the dreams of the best friends of Welsh education. (Applause.) Tho greater the number of Colleges became the greater was tho attendance at each. It was a matter of congratulation to the new Colleges to think that their foundation, progress, and success had been attended, not by diminution, but by increase in those institutions that existed before them. The speeches on that occasion were characterised by a breadth and wisdom which was of the highest importance to Wales at the present time. There was, however, one exception—an exception which could not but give them pain, both on account of the high position of the speaker and his intimate connection with Cardiff. That exception he deeply regretted. The Bishop of Llandaff never seemed able to bestow praise upon St. David's College without at the same time making comparisons couched in language to which they were bound to reply. (Applause.) The Bishop of Llandaff was reported to have said, "TheCollege of St..David's differs from our other institutions for imparting higher education in this that while they generally show young men the way to step up the ladder of earthly ambi- tion at St. David's College they are taught to ascend the ladder which leads to heaven." (Laughter.) Continuing in emphatic terms, Mr. Principal Jones said: My lord, I protest against the crude antithesis, breathing the spirit of St. Peter before he dreamed his dream upon the housetop. (Ap- plause.) When I read the remarks I asked myself whether it was a modern rendering of a medieval sentence of excommunication against those who choose to enrol themselves US students at institu- tions—Pagan institutions- tile constitution of which his lordship is unable to approve. It is curious that in rejoinder to the Bishop of the diocese I, a humble layman, should be called upon to point out to the students that there is a ladder leading from Cardiff to heaven—("hear, hear," and applause)- no more difficult of ascent than that the base of which is found at Lampeter—(applause)—A ladder which they, with cheerful effort, must determine to ascend, with God's help, by their persevering en- deavour, and with the help of the Bishop, clergy, and ministers of all denominations. To the credit of the religious teachers of the people of which they (the students) are a part, they will ascend with as firm a step and with no less certain reward than if they had been educated—if they had re- ceived their University education at an in- stitution more theological than ours. (Ap- plause.) But I go further and say that though the subjects we teach have not the eternal importance of religious truths, neverthe- less, they are not without spiritual influence. (Hear, hear.) I maintain that all true know- ledge makes more righteousness, and that in no sense do we deserve to have it said of us—nor can we permit it to be said without protest—that the student by his connection with this College is not helped to mount the ladder which leads to eternal life. (Applause.) I have more than once been led to ask myself this grave question— a question grave for the Church and for the country:-Is the Church in Wales going to repeat -at the end of this century, too—the attempt to check the tide of popular enthusiasm in the good cause by endeavouring to obstruct the wave of educational revival that is passing over the whole of the Principality. (Loud applause.) I hope and pray that this may not be the case—that all sections of the community-Churchmen as well as others—will be guided by their wisest and most enlightened leaders in making up their minds upon the educational questions which are agitating the country to-day, and that we may, as a result, have uninterrupted, peaceful, harmonious, and pro- gressive improvement in our educational system. (Loud applause.) THE PRIZE LIST. The distribution of prizes was then proceeded with. The following is the prize list:- GREEK.—Senior: 1 J. D. Maillard, Cardiff. Inter- mediate 1 W. Lewis, Mertliyr. Junior: 1 G. T. Evans, Cardiff. LATIN*.—Senior: 1 J. D. Maillard, Cardiff. Inter- mediate 1 W. Lewis, Merthyr. Junior 1 C. Owen, Merthyr. _r „ PHILOSOPHY.—Logic: 1 W. C. Davies, Carmarthen. Psychology 1 Miss b\ G. Base. Cardiff. Ethics 1 W. C. Davies, Carmarthen. Hisronv OF PHELOSOPI-ty .—1 Miss E. E. Batchelor, Penarth. and 2 Miss F. G. Bige. Cardiff, bracketed equal. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND JJITKRATUHE.—Senior 1 W. C. Davies, Carmarthen. Intermediate (honours): 1 W. Lewis, Merthyr. Intermediate (pass;: 1 Miss F. G. Bage, Cardiff Junior I C. Owen. Mmhyr. ENGLISH HIS -junior: 3 Miss E. V. Cornell, ,,roRy. Brisbane (Australia.; MATHEMATICS.—Intermediate: lMiss Ashe, Chippen- ham. Intermediate (mixed): 1 S. Williams, Llanelly. Junior 1 Miss E. Howe, Leighton Buzzard. PHYSICs.Junior: 1 R. L. Morris, Cardistm 2 Chas. Owen, Merthvr; 3 A. Thomas, Cardiff, three bracketed equal. Intermediate: 1 S, Williams, Llanelly. CHEMISTRY*.—Intermediate 1 W, H. JenJdns, Neath. Praotical: 1 W. H. Jenkins Neath. Junior: 1 Miss E. V. Cornel. Bun.oGy.—Advanced 1 J. B. Davies, Talsarn. Inter- mediate 1 8. Williams, Llanelly. WELSH.—Senior: 1. R. L. Morris, Cardigan. The Early History of the Celts 1. M. J. Mills, Aberdare. FRENCH.—Senior: 1. W. Ho Holmes, Cardiff. L. Senior: 1. Miss E. Howe. H. Junior: 1. C. Owen. L. Junior: 1. David Jones, Machyhlleth. GERMAN.—Senior: 1. Miss Rhoda. Vivian, Cardiff. H. Junior: 1. Miss K. E. Jones, Penarth. L. Junior: 1, S. H. Thomas, Neath. Music.—(Pianoforte) Senior: 1. Miss Ethel Cape, Car- diff. Junior 1. Miss A. Lloyd, Aberdare. (Theory) Senior: 1. Miss Ethel Cape. Mr. J. H. Wade (Prize Essay), Newport. jei5 Prizes, awarded on the result of the Sessional Examination. 1885, to second year students.—William Lewis, Miss A. Evans, Pontypridd Miss W. Ashe, W. H. Holmes. W. H. Jenkins, P. S. Bright, G. T. Evans, and R. L, Morris. Miss E. V. Cornell and Miss Edith Rowe divided. JB15 Prizes to first year students.—J. D. Maillard, S. Williams, Charles Owen, A. Thomas, H. T. Jones, Llan- falteg; G. C. R. Thompson, Newport; and H. D. Bevnon, Merthyr. Exhibitions awarded on the results of the Sessional Examinations, 1885.-W. C. Davies, E. M. Nance, S. H. Thomas, J. L. Lewis, Whitland Maurice Griffiths, Machynlleth and Miss C. Bregeon, Cardiff, Entrance Scholars, 1835.—R. H. W. Whapham, Cow-, bridge Grammar School; Miss Ada Isabel Maddison, Cardiff; A. W. SheclI. Cardiff- Miss Alice Allen, Ulver- ston F. P. S. Cresswell, Dowiais and Brecon (Christ College); G. G. Clarke, Whitchurch; C. J. Lewis, Argoed; W, Edward George, Aberdare; John Samuel, Treorky; and Uiss J. S. Shipton, Mountain Ash. Entrance Exhibitions, 1885.-Rupert James, Merthyr Tydfil and Bristol Grammar School; J. J. E. Biggs, Car- diff; Henry Harris, Erwood, Brecon; W. C. Rowlands, Brecon Grammar School David Davies, Pontypool College; Thomas W, Phillips, Blaina; Maria A. Jones, Llaiulyssul; D Phillips, Aberdare; and Alfred Llovd. Lord ABERDARE, who then rose to address the meeting, was received with loud applause. After some allusion to the figures given in the Principal's address, he went on to remark that he had visited St. David's and Aberystwith Colleges the previous week, and he had found remarkable proofs both of the energy and progress there. He had heard with pleasure that one of the principal prizes among the boys was taken by a lad from Cowbridge Grammar School, where his (the speaker's) father and both his uncles had re- ceived their education. He also noticed the success of students from the Cardiff Proprietary School and from Brecon and Llandovery. Speaking of the length of time students remained, he said it was of course impossible that full justice could be done to the work of the professors. If they com- pared Wales with England, the number of those who attended Intermediate Schools was lamen- tably small. He knew there were persons who said there were schools enough. His answer to that was that it was impossible that the small proportion of those who in Wales were found in Intermediate Schools could rmc possibly represent the numbers of those who ought to be there, or who would be there if the schools were properly placed and conducted under condi- tions which would enable a. large portion of the people of Wales, and especially of the working classes, to attend them. This led him on to speak of Mr. Mundella. In his (the speaker's) opinion the Principality owed a heavy debt of gratitude indeed to Mr. Mundella. (Applause.) He had seen very much of that gentleman during the preparation of the Welsh Intermediate Education Hill, and he knew the earnestness and enthusiasm with which he flung himself into the preparation of that measure. He had heard him more than once say that if he once laid down a- good system of Intermediate Education in Wales that system would spread over the rest of the Empire. He regretted exceedingly the depreciating tone in which that measure was sometimes spoken of. To him who had had Parliamentary experience and had felt the difficulty of getting educational measures it seemed that tie had rarely seen a measure more bold and comprehensive presented to Parliament. It might have its defects. He was not there to say that the constitution of the local committees might not be improved. vHear, hear.) That was a defect, but it was also a question of enormous difficulty. They could not have a separate local committee provided in the Bill for every county in South Wales, and yet a provision which might be safe in one county would not be found to work in another. Take the question that so much had been said upon, the presence of magistrates upon the committee. Take Glamorganshire with its six gentlemen. He hoped they would be educated men, and their presence would certainly do very little harm. And what would they ba amongst 50 members ? How was it possible that these six could have any obstructing power? But in counties like Radnorshire, Cardiganshire, and Breconshire the case might be different. The diffi- culty Mr. Mundella had to contend with was that there was no local body he could trust. He had to make of imperfect material the best use he could. His lordship was quite sure that there was no man who would do more for the improvement of this local committee, and constituting it so that it should secure the utmost possible amount of public confidence, than Mr. Mundella. His lordship had heard another criti- cism against the Bill, and one repeated frequently with very great force—viz., that one pro- vision of tlio Intermediate Education Bill was to sacrifice the poor for the benefit of the richer classes that the endowments, many of which were intended specially for the benefit of the poor, were to be used up in order to supply scholarships to the middle and higher classes. He thought that, those who heard that statement must be very much surprised if the Bill,which was founded upon the report of the Committee on Intermediate and Higher Education in Wales, should contain a pro- vision so dangerous to the poor of this country. He wished to allude to the gratincation— he might say the ti-iumpli-lie felt at the success of the Colleges in Wales. (Ap- plause.) What did he feel to be the weak point in them? It was this—the very small number indeed under existing circumstances who could come to them from the working classes. Why was that ? Because hardly any provision existed by which clever and in- dustrious boys could ba brought from the Ele- mentary Schools into the Intermediate Schools, and from thence to their Colleges. Endowments should be applied for the express purpose of assist- ing their poorer classes from the elementary to the intermediate, and so on to the Colleges. Did any- body suppose that their intermediate system would suffer from it? Certainly not. Their intermediate system rested upon a different basis. No school could obtain a grant that could not show that it was doing its work well. Bow the poor could suffer by the helping of boys from the Elementary Schools, how such a provision could be dangerous to the poor, he was at a loss to understand. (Ap- plause.) The DEAN of LLANDAFF, who was warmly re- ceived, after a few preliminary remarks and speak- ing of the report, said it was pleasant to hear of an unmistakable advance in the cause of educa- tion, and to see the llatne spreading from county to county, so that but one, if one, was unrepresented, All this was cheering, and they hoped that what they had seen that night would have an influence beyond that evening. The College was progressing because it was work- ing, and work was prosperity where it was real. They could not, however, think that Wales, Glamorgan, or Cardiff itself had thoroughly awakened to the sense of what was offered. That College ought not to be allowed to struggle whilo there was wealth that would placoit above anxiety. After a passing reference to the students, the very rev. gentleman went on to say: I am going to venture upon what I feel to be deli- cate ground, and to beg you to ponder with your- selves a question which adversaries love to force upon us. Is this a godless College ? If it is, what makes it so ? And can we anyhow help it? A College is not necessarily a godless College because it offers instruction in a number of subjects of which theology is not one. I shall echo no silly taunt against the word or the thing. Theology is the queen of sciences, for that very reason there aro conditions, and there are preliminaries, and there are circumstantial bounds to its pursuit. No man counts it wrong to attend a lecture or a course of lectures on secular subjects, lighter or deeper, and not to preface the attendance with a form of prayer. It is quite plain that a Col- lege which takes for its province the two functions and no other, of instructing and examining, is not made a godless College by neither teaching theology nor insisting upon worship. Out of the complicated system which makes up the total of education—one part of which instructionally, and one part disciplinary, and one part (tho highest of all) moral and spiritual — this College selects one for its own practical business, and never professes to say that that one is the only one, or by itself contributes the education (rightly so-called), of the man made for two worlds. While the true dis- tinction is maintained between "teaching" and "educating," of which the one is a part and the other is the whole, there is no more room for calling the College godless which has no ordinances of worship than for calling the man Godless who attends a concert, goes to a meeting, or takes a ride. That which the College under the stress of present circumstances cannot do in the highest of all departments of education is left of necessity, left. innocently, left religiously, to two other mighty factors of this wonderful being-on the one side the Home, the Church on the other. Such division of labour may be regret- able, but the Christian can see in it an over- ruling Hand-a Hand which is not limited to one expedient or one method of benefitting. None the less do we feel that this College might become a godless College, and in so doing would forfeit its claim upon the confidence of a Christian people. It would do so if its students set a bad example to the streets or the inhabitants of the town in which it had pitched its tent. This tear I may dismiss with a thankful feeling that we see at present no place for it. But how, if the students of this College or any of them take it upon themselves to leave religion out of their lives, to say that which forms no part of the College curriculum shall have no regard and no memory from me. In conclusion, Dean Vaughan urged upon the students to take the fullest advan- tage of the particular religious teaching and worship which was theirs at home. Was it altogether a chimerical hope that a day might come to the College when, all mutual suspicions of a disposition to proselytise being exploded and blown away, it might be possible for a concordat of ministers to establish here, as he was told was already done at Aberyswitb, a simple r.nd beautiful daily College prayer ? (Loud applause.) Sir E. J. KEED, who was well received, in the course of his remarks referred to Lord Aberdare, who, he said, must be regarded as the author and controller of that great institution, the University College of Cardiff. He then alluded to the satisfactory quality of the work done in the College, and, passing on, he said he could not help saying something in conection with the subject to which the Principal had adverted, and upon what the Dean had dwelt with so much eloquence and force. For his part, he was completely out of the running when they began to talk of the irreligiousness, or to think about the irreligiousness, of such education as was imported in that College. Irreligiousness! Godlessness in the education the very function of which was to develope the faculties which God Himself had created, and to fit those faculties to carry on intercourse with the world which His finger had produced To him there was not a single branch of study taught in the College which, to his mind, was not saturated with Divine suggestions and instructions. (Applause.) Let them take mathematics. It taught him that there was at work a Divine intelligence that never changed—the well-founded fabric of mathematics, created thou- sands of years ago, had stood, and was still stand- ing erect, unchanged and unchangeable, amid the changes of Empires and of worldly things. Was the fabric of mathematics immortal for any other reason than that it was the emana- tion of that Divine mind ? It was this intercourse which, in his opinion, was the safety of Colleges such as that. He felt they were indebted to the Dean that night for having supported so clearly as he had done the queen of sciences. For it was the highest science ot all, wmcn taugnr. them to push their inquiries furthest, and most reverently into the nature, and works, and will of the Divine Being. He then went on to pay a tri- bute to the value of the labours of the College staff, and, in conclusion, spoke of the support the College had received from Glamorganshire, and resumed his seat amid applause. The MAYOR, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman for his services, said it was customary for the Mayor of Cardiff to give fifty guineas to the Infirmary, and he would have very great plea- sure in giving another fifty guineas this year to the South Wales College—(loud applause)—and he would be very glad to find this become a general rule with future mayors. Mr. LEWIS DAVIS, in seconding the resolution referred to the promotion of a Chair of Engineering in connection with the College for the county, and he would very gladly promise to give one- tenth of the necessary amount for the creation of that chair. (Applause.) Dr. EDWARDS, who supported the resolution, also promised to give £1,000 when a School of Medicine in connection with the College had been estab- lished. (Loud applause.) The resolution was then put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. Lord ABERDAUF. having responded, a vote of thanks to the choir for their services terminated the meeting.
DISESTABLISHMENT.
DISESTABLISHMENT. LIBERATIONIST CONFERENCE AT ABERDARE. Mr. D. P. Davies, J.P. (Ynyslwyd), presided at the annual conference of the South Wales Council of the Liberation Society, held at Calvaria-hall, Aberdare, on Tuesday afternoon. Amongst those present were Mr. C. H. James, M.P., Mr. A. J. Williams (Radical candidate for the Southern Division of Glamorganshire), Mr. Lewis Davis (Ferndale), Mr. F. S Johnstone (Cardiff), Mr. Fisher (secretary of die Liberation Society), and a large number of Nonconformist preachers. The principal subjects of dis- cussiun, which were gone into at some length, were the question of Disestablishment and the de- sirability of a Free Education scheme, upon which resolutions favourable to the proposers' views were duly carried. EVENING MEETING. In the evening a public meeting was held at the Temperance-hall, Mr. C. H. James, the junior member for Merthyr, occupying the chair. Mr. LEWIS DAVIS, in opening, observed that at Newport Lord Salisbury had positively laid it down that his party would oppose the Disestab- lishment of the Church. They would take up the challenge, and say the Church must be Disestab- lished. Mr. F. SONLET JOHNSTONE proposed the following resolution:— That this meeting exprejscs its conviction that the time ha.3 come when the üllun:h of ElIglallll ill Wales should cease to be established by law, awl it pledges itself to use every legitimate mealls to further the rcturn of those candidates who will resolutely demand the Disestablishment and Disclldowmellt öf the Church throughout the Prinuipality. Mr. ALFRED THOMAS, J.P., who seconded tho resolution, remarked that if the Disestablishment measure was not carried in the next Parliament, he would suggest that all the Welsh members be turned out. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr. C. H. JAMES, M.P., supported the resolution. He said that the Church of England in Wales was an alien Church, and it had never done the work of a Christian Church to the Welsh population. It would be a great struggle, however, to disestablish it. In the House of Commons only about 30 members would come forward for the purpose of getting Disestablishment effected. (Applause.) The Liberation Society did not propose to turn anyone out of the Church without paying them compensation. They would take all the property, and apply it towards education, to be used for the nation, whose property it was, and who had been kept out of it. (Applause.) Mr. THOMAS WILLIAMS (Merthyr) advocated the abolition uf the Church. Mr. JOHN FISHER, agent of the Liberation Society, also supported the resolution. He thought it would he a great calamity if Disestablishment were carried out by Dissenters alone. The Church should be Disestablished by the help of Churchmen, just as it had been done in the case of Ireland. He believed that Disestab- lishment would be the real beginning of the resur- rection of the Church. The Rev. R. B. JENKINS, vicar of Abcrdare, pro- posed the following amendment:— That this meeting, having heard the scheme as forth by Mr. Fisher in support ot the Disesta1.Jlishmeut and Diselldowmeut of the Uhurch. i3 not prepared to support such a scheme. Mr. J. W. MORGAN, of the Estate Office, Aberdare, seconded the amendment. On being put to the meeting it was lost, and the motion was afterwards put and carried. A vote of thanks to tha chairman terminated the proceedings. RADICAL CANDIDATES QUESTIONED. MR. CHILDERS CORNERED. The annual meeting of the Leeds Church In- stitute was held on Monday, and in connection with the meeting was published a correspondence in which Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., one of the candidates for Leeds, had complained of the Leeds Church Institute being completely identified with Tory politicians. From fear of "Disestablishment the clorgy all over the country were, he says, to a greater or less degree identifying themselves with Tory politicians. He complains that the clergy have not depended for Church Defence solely and entirely on their work and character, and says that had they done this ho is convinced there would not have been so much force in the cry for Disestab- lishment. Mr. Childers has been closely questioned at Pontefract on Disestablishment. In his canvass he has asked for the support of Churchmen on the ground that he is opposed to Disestablishment, but the Vicar of Knottingley has elicited that Mr. Childers is in favour of Disestablishment in Scot- land and not opposed to Disestablishment in Wales. He, therefore, charges Mr. Childers with saying uuo thing and meaning another. OPPOSITION TO SIR W. HARCOURT. The Derby Branch of the Church of England Working Men's Society hope to be able to bring forward a Church Defence candidate in opposition to Sir William Harcourt, who is in favour of Dis- establishment. TESTIMONY OF THE BISHOP OF RIPON. The Bishop of liipon, speaking at the Church Conference, at Leed, on Tuesday, referred to Dis- establishment, and said they were twitted with want of faith, but he did not think it argued faith to throw away the funds accumulated for the maintenance of religion in England. THE BISHOP OF GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL. The Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol, speaking at Bristol on Tuesday, described the work done by the Church in that diocese during the past few years, and asked whether this Christian country was to be swamped or confiscated in the wild schemes which the enemies of the National Church were not hesitating to put forward. THE BISHOP OF DURHAM. The Bishop of Durham, addressing a Diocesan Conference at Durham on Tuesday, said that, in his deliberate opinion, the Disestablishment of the Church would be a national disaster, under which England would reel and stagger for generations to come, If, indeed, she ever recovered from it at all. THE BISHOP OF OXFORD. The Bishop of Oxford, writing to the Times, deals with the contention of the assailants of the Established Church (which, he remarks, lies at the root of the whole matter) that, in fact, no such body as the Church of England, apart from the owners of its endowments, exists. His lordship holds that it is the business of all Churchmen to employ themselves in the exposure of the iniquity of these statements, and in the expression of their determination to repudiate all complicity with them. He knows that a special messenger from the future headquarters of an active party has announced a respite for the Church. But he re- sents this favour. Moreover, the new Parliament will not be a month old before the motion-paper of the House of Commons will bo full of notices directed to the general purpose of crippling or annoying the Church. Far better (the Bishop says) that we should know the intentions of the Parlia- ment of England as to the property and privileges oi the Church and take counsei at once among our- selves, laity and clergy, about the best way of conducting our affairs under altered circum- stances. THE REV. CANON HOWELL'S VIEWS OF THE QUESTION. The Rev. Canon Howell, vicar of Wrexham, speaking at the St. Asaph Diocesan Conference at Welshpool, said he was greatly astonished and grieved at the despondency of so many Churchmen at the prospects of Diaestablishment, as if it meant utter extermination of the Church, root and branch. He was far from looking forward to it with a light heart, but regarded Establishment and Endowment in their relation to the Church itself as candlesticks compared with a candle; and while he should regret the loss of the grand old golden candlestick, he believed the candle would burn as brightly in _a common wooden or earthenware one.
"HYDROPHOBIA.
"HYDROPHOBIA. Considerable correspondence has taken place in the limes upon the alarming increase of hydro- phobia in London, and in connection with which a special inquiry is now being made by the Metro- politan Board of Works. One writer suggests that the spread of hydrophobia is due to ownerless, half-starved dogs, with which the Metropolis abounds, and to the miserable, neglected animals belonging to those selfish people who are too inhuman to look after their pets when the first novelty of their possession has worn off. In order to meet the difficulty created by the evasion of the Dog-tax, another correspondent proposes that every dog should wear a collar on which some token that the tax had been duly paid should be hung, when deaths from hydrophobia would no doubt become very rare, if not cease altogether. The token might take the shape of a small piece of metal, with a number and a Government mark impressed upon it. For the purpose of being I readily identified for its respective year, at one time it might be rectangular, the next year round, triangular, cruciform, &c. Any animal appearing in the streets not decorated with the official badge should be taken charge of by the police, and after a. sufficient interval destroyed if not claimed.
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INQUIRER (Hirwain),—We believe Vols.1. 2, and of 3 the lied Dragon to UP still in print,. Yom copies from June, 1H36, had better be sent to Cardiff, and the publishers will bind them ill their own cases for you. lf you write the Messrs. Daniel Owen and Co., Western Mail Buildings, Cardiff. direct, they will answer all questions concerning prices, style of binding, the supply of back numbers, .xc. Yon could not have a better or more interesting set of volumes on your shelves. BILL of SALK, Brecon is advised to have the re- registration of his bill of sale attended to by a solicitor. The grantor (or borrower) will have to pay the costs. He mnst have it done before the expiratioll of the Jive years. A bill of sale duly registered, if all right in, other respects, gives the grantee priority over all execution creditors; but unless it was registered before the 1st of November, 1882, it is useless in case of the bankruptcy of the grantor, as the goods, being ill his order and disposition at the date of the receiving order, are included among the property of the balllirupt which is divisible amongst his creditors according to the provisiolls of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883. In case of delay in re-registerin¡1; a bill of sale which was rpgistered before the above-mentioned date. the holder thereof would lose the benefit of his security if tile grantor were to be adjudicated a bankrupt. PROPOSED LOAN. Brecon" must first satisfy himself that the intending borrower has really had his dis- charge granted, and next hat his pOôition is snch as to render it safe to lend money to him, wit,h or with- out sureties. Jï lie should decide upon making the advance whieh is applied for. he ought to insist, upon the certificate of discharge heing takpn up awl the tees paid thereon. The affair has not a very pro- mising appearance. IÆGACY DUTY. Brecon" is advised that ech legaatee mllst pay the duty on the legacy given to him ;1' her, if it is chargeabJp with duty and the will has not ex- pressly directed that it is to be paid in full withont deduction of duty. There is usually, also, a small charge for preparing and passing the legacy duty re- ceipt, and paying the duty. RIGHT '1'0 IKTKRKST.—" Brecon ought to have sent ns 11 copy of the will 011 the construction of which his inquiry arises. H lIüthiJlg special is said al.Jout inte- rest, the legacies will have lo.be paid without inter.est, "1111 the resllluary legatee Inll get the benellt of all interest, which mav accrue lifter the death of the testator, as well as that which was due at the time of his decease. But if the income should be given to any person for life, then the curreut i¡¡terest must be apportioned, that which became due up to and in- cluding the day of the testator's decease being retained by tht; executors as part of the assets in their }¡al.ds to be added to the principal money. anù the otl1el' portioll being payable to the tenant for life as part of I lie income. It necessary, he may write again. DISPUTK AS TO CONTRACT.— I he statement of Builder" (Bridgend) appears to show thai he must pay the amount claimed. If he undertook to comolete the contract for what had not been paid to his predecessor, he IUUSt be held responsible for those payments which the former contractor would have had to payout of tlw monev which he would have been entitled to receive if he had complete¡1 the work. But it would have been better if Our correspondent had sent us 11 copy of the supplementary contract which he signed. COP1- WILL. Charlie" (London) mav call at Somerset House alld see a copy of the will lor a shilling search fee. ",hen he can ascertain what a copy would cost" the charge being regulated by the length of the will. But perhaps he might 1illd that a perusal of the copy in the office would answer his purpose, and thus he would save further expense. Or, if more convenient, he migh,t write to the U',gistmr, Probate Regi-itry, Llandaff or to the Record Keepers, Probate Registry, Somerset House, W.C., either of whom would inform him the cost, of a copy. COSTS OF LEASE. —" bnajrom" (Barry) is advised that he may endeavour to corne to sOlne arrangement with the lessor as to the costs of the intenlled lease. In the absence of any arrangement, it is usual for the lessee to pay all these costs; sametimes the lessor will agree to pay half, but this is optional. We do not give esti- mate:: 1][ costs. The stamp will be lOs, for the rent speci1ied, DEATH OF EXECUTOR, Llanelly is advised that it is impossible to appoint an executor after the death of th," testator, hut, if olle of the executors appointe in the will has died and the other refuses to act" on the latter renouncing his right to probate the court will grant letters of administration with the will annexed to wmê person who has an interest in the persollal estate bequeathed by the testator, preferably the residuary legatee if eligible allll willing tlJ act. and the adminis- trator soappointed will have the same powers as if he had been appointed as executor. He will, however, have to find sureties to execute the administration bond for the due administration of tile estate..New trustees can be appointed it necessary hy the persons nominateù tor that purpose, or. if there be no such nomination, thell by the Jast, acting trustee, 01' by the executors or administrators ot the hlst snrvivi11g trustee. The deed or appointment would have to b" prepared by a solicitor. PROVING WILL.— If Cymro" (Swansea) will give us full paniculars of the personal estate of he testator and the value thereof, we will advise him whether it is necessary to prove the will at all, and if it should be necessary we will give him full instructions. If the total value is under £ 100, he could get the money froln the Post-office Savings' Rank by producing the original will, and thus save the trouble and expensc of proving the will. .1JE.A'I'H OF DEBTOR.—"A Red Tory" (Llanboidv) may hring an aetion against the executors at any time if he cannot get paid. There is no period after the death of the testator when they cannot be sued it they dù not pay his debts. We assume that the executors have accepted plObate of the testator's will. BELIEVING OF.FICER. A Heel Tory" (Llanboiay) is advised that the relieving officer must perform his duties personally and not by deputy. '1'here is no law against his attending at a shup in a village to dis- tribute the relief; and it would not be wrong to leave in the care of the shopkeeper or some other person the relief payable to any absent person wl1en a long mUIl,1 of villages has to be visitetl it would not be practicable in every case to wait for stragglers. Hut the relieving officer must go his rounds, as otherwise he would not ue able to do his duty ill investigating applications for relief, &e. lí he habitually sends tÜe money to certain shop- keepers for distribution, instead of attending per- sonally, his neglect of duty ought to he reported to the Board of G uardians. BRKAKING THROUGH.—"Carmarthen" does not, say whether the hedge belongs to him or his neighbour. lf his horse broke through his own hedge, he ought to have kept it in ¡1;ood repair, and, having neglected to do so, he is responsible for the consequences. But if the hedge belongs to his neighbour, the latter ought to have repaired it, and IIIIISt bear the loss, HIGHT '1'0 GA;I[K,-If "Landlord" (Llanwrtyd Wells) has let the farm on lease without any reservation to himself of the right 1,,0 tile Kame thereon, that right. has passed to the lessee by virtue of the lease, In cases where the game is reserved the lessee has a con- current right to kill the ground game under the Ground Game Act,1830, bill. we never advise deiinitely on the construction or effect of a document of whicu we have not. secn a copy. MORTGAGE OF J1EVr.:HSlO: An Enquirer" (Aberdare) is advised that, if any further amount were advanced to the tenant for Jife without his knowledge or con- sent it could only be legally charged upon the life interest and the claim of the rn"rtg;\gee upon the reversioners as fixed by the present, mortgage deed could not be increased wit,hout their concurrence il1 and execution of the deed of further charge. DETENTION OF CLOTHES. An Enquirer" has no strict legal right. to detain the clothes, but ii an action were brought against him for recovery thereof he cOllld iu the same action claim to be pn.id the amount due to him. It would be bett.er to endeavour to arrange the matter withont having to go into court, as he might be ordered to pay the costs of the action. RAILWAY CONSERVATIVE (Swansea).—Address your question to Mr. Meredyth direct, and send us a copy of his reply. If ANGLICAN" (Canton).-Write the Rector. ,eve cannot find the space for these continued ex parte statements. W. H. BURNS (Cardiff).—We c¡U1not IInllerstand how those facts were not hlid before the court. The cOlh- ment you refer to was maùe on the evidence as it stood. PATENT MEDICINE.—"Medicus" (Tredegar) has been misled by a name. It is neither nsual nor desirahle to obtain a patent, in such cases, becauôe it would cost, £ 154, and the protection woulrl only extend over fourteen years, at the pnd of which tÍlue any per50n might make the remedy according to his specification, and he would Ilfwe no claim for royalties on such fhanufacture. The proper course is to keep his own secret, and then he may carry.,on the manufacture for his own benefit, as long as he lives, and then beque3th the business to his successors. Romp, of the secret remedies now in use have Iwen in IIse for more than a century. He will have to obtain a licence to make and vend patent medicines from the Inland Revenue Office, which will cost him 5s. yearly, and he must place a stamp upon each package according to the sellingprice thereof. REGISTKATION OF CLUB, Harkawav" (Catliays) can- not get a club registered under the Friendly bocieties Act unless there are at least, seven members bnt he mllst have manv more members if he wishes the club to he pr¡)sper<,uš. ONE WHO WAS THERE" (Aberdare).-Yon shoull! sign your name to snch a letter a condition which also applies to "Lover of Straightforwardness" and "A Member" (Cardiff). Long letters have reache(lns on thp. recent meetings of the Social Purity movenvlIt at CarJirf. in whi¡o)¡ the writers—"Anti-Cant" (Newport.) and "Scrutator" (C irdiff)—denounce the promoters for taking part, in agitation which, by the dissemination of filthy litemtore of the" Maiden Tribute kind, is likely to do iutinitely more harm than good. Å. D. BOLITHO (8wansea¡,re have failed to make out, wlnlt von are talking of. W, II, COOPKR, 33. Alice-street, Docks. C:u',1iff. attacks the Social Purity people tn'll1 a new quarter. He pro- tests against the t,yrl\uny their and the poliee's victims are maùe the subject of. and thinks that if the untor- tunatn wretches were let, alone upon condition that they ditl nnt outrage pul.Jfic decency it would Iw, a protection t,) the chaste female which she IS now III considerable danger of losing. CARDIFF RATEPAYER calls attention to the language aud proceedings of 80mc foreign street-organ players of the female sex as a lIuisance wluch the pollee ought to put, down. ADDITIONAL LICENCE.—" Publico (Ferndale) is in- formed that these licences can only be applieù for at the general annual licensing meeting. This was expressly enacted in 1880 III the Act (of Parliament which gave to the licensing justices the same dis- cretion as to granting or refusing the application as they already possessed with respect to public-house licences. The same power has sInce been (fectended to ordinary retail off beer licences. BUILDING SOCIETY—"A. B. C." (Swansea) is advised that a borrowing member IS only liable to make the payments provided for by bis mortgage (Ieed and the rules of the society. As we have not copies of these documents before us, we are not in a position to advise more definitely. When the payments are in arrear the fines will accumulate according to the rules, as pro- vided in the mortgage referring to the rules. He must pay fines (If any) as well as subscriptions. Dx. CLIFFORD (51, Porchester-road, Westbourne Park, W.).—Having other and more important people to attend to, we could not give you another leader just nOW. much as you may desire it, and we are sure that. on reflection, you will be thankful to us for withhold- ing from you, at least, for the present, the punishment which the publication of your letter would carry witl1 It. AND CO)fPAYY. F. Y." (Cardiff) is advised that if the tradesmen to whom his inquiry refers were to be adjudicated a bankrupt be would have to explain whether the" & Co." was merely lIomi nnl, or if it meant that he had been trading with a partner who chose to keep his name In the background. If our correS!}On- dent is the" Co." it. is well that he should know that he is responsible. to his last, pen 113", if necessary, for the debts incurred in the business if the partnersnip assets should not be sufficient to satisfy them. We wish that he had been more communicative, as then we could better have advised him, RESPONSIBILITY OF GRANDFATHKR. R. G. P. A." (Cardiff) may be compelled to re-pay to the poor-law authorities the amount (or a portlÜu thereof according to his ability) expended by them npoll the main- tenance of his grandchildren who haye become chargeable to the parish But the magistrates wjJ) not make any order against 111m without giving him an opportunity of bell1g heard as to his ability to pay, and they wIll limit the amount of his re-payments according to the extent of his ni6«ins. FATHER AND BON.—"Addenda" (Briton Ferry) is advised that the best thing which could be done both for himse.lf aud his father would be for the latter to instruct a solicitor to take the proceedings requisite for making him a bankrupt. As he appears to be hopelessly insolvent there would be nO advantage in hi, father standing by while the other creditors issue executions and sell his goods. If proceedings should be taken in bankruptcy all the creditors would ahtf atike otherwise those who are the most vigilant will get paid until there is nothing left for those who ara more indulgent. DEBTOR ANP CREDITORS.—" A Badgered One" (Birkeni head) is advised to Dlace his affairs in the hands of • solicitor without delay. If it be impossible for him carry on his business, it is very desirable that h8j should Ule a petition in bankruptcy and get his g°°~j protected by a receiving order before the holder of tnflj bill of sale gets alarmed and attempts to put his seCU'- ritv in force. The security we said but in point o £ fact it appears to have nothing secure about it, excepSj as to the few articles which have remained in oar cor-j respondent's possession ever since they were schedù.ledll which, probably, would jot amount to much, Ban»'> ruptcv would be an absolute bar to any being taken on the bill of sale, and thus there would. be no necessity for litigation as to what is or is not tWi properiy of the holder thereof. If there were ft fa'f prospect of our correspondent working through t»* difficulties, we should not advise him to give iPi while there is a chance; but if not, his position be made much worse by delay. If he makes all hi* creditors equal, there will be a dividend. and mosli likely he will get his discharge in due time; but if b. allows the holder of the bill of sale to clear oCtIl tbaU he possesses, or a portion of it, as the case may be, hi* other creditors would not be disposed to look favour" ably upon his case. It appears that no one creditor, COil Id make him a bankrupt, as he owes so lIttle £50 in one place), but he can present a petition mØ11 self without reference to the amount. RESPONSIBILITY OF TRUSTEES.—" Iron (Pontypridd) advised to place this matter in the hands of a locat solicitor without further delay. He and his co-trustee, are running serious risks by the course which the/ have taken. DUTY OF EXECUTORS.—"Cymro" (Swansea) and his coj executor may take the original will, a detailed account! of the personal estate, and a valuation of the furniturel and wearing apparel (the total amount or value beintf under £ 300) to the office of the collector of inland revenue, when the papers will be prepared therefrow«j and an appointment made for them to attend to b* sworn, after which the probate will be sent. Tbei statutory fees will be 15s., and the probate duty 3OS,1I and there will be a trille for search fees and postages^ There will be no legacy duty payable. Is it a fact thafl the testator had money in two savings' banks? If sO this was quite improper, and there may be IIOØl- trouble about it.
FREE EDUCATION". j
FREE EDUCATION". TO THE EDITOR OP THE "WESTERN MAIL." SIR,—It is, I vehemently believe, a thing much tC1( be desired that Welsh Conservatives,Churchmen (IM eluding Liberal Churchmen), the friends of volun<J taryism and religion among the various Noncon* forming bodies, and the opponents of monopoly education as elsewhere, should meet together, andf with courage and candour face the question 0 what is termed Free Education." When sensible; and earnest men discuss, obstacles and misunder-, standings rapidly disappear. It is most undesi*; rable that this important and imminent questioo' should be handed over to the tender mercies political partisanship. Let us promptly combine 1 to transfer it to a fairer field. Why should not A1 conference of reasonable men—and there is plenty of them in South Wales—be organised alii Swansea, or some other convenient centre, ANA| work the problem thoroughly and candidly out?! I am not attempting to prejudge the question, though I cannot refrain from expressing WF belief that the solution is not to be found in such a compromise as that lately suggested by LorJ Randolph Churchill. If no better man will summon the con* ference I will venture to do it myself but I am more than confident that men of greater influence will be promptly and abundantly forthcoming. The voice of tb. Western Mail will, I know, be raised on the side ot courage, candour, and combination.—I am. &:c., FRANK J. JAYNE. St. David's College, Lampeter.
WEIRING THE TAFF.
WEIRING THE TAFF. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WESTERN MAIL." SIR,—I have taken a great interest of late jd watching the discussions at the Cardiff TowØ Council with respect to the scheme for weiring th< Taff, and should like to give my opinion as onl who has been acquainted with the approaches of Cardiff and with the River Taff from my youth* One benefit which would accrue from a weir WOULD be to prevent the deposits from coming down TO the entrance channel leading into Cardiff. Jt; would also benefit the old canal and that neW enterprise, the Windsor Slipway. We should, moreover, have a better channel and deeper WATEF for navigating ships in and out of Cardiff, save thousands of pounds in dredging. I haV* noticed that within the last three years TW deposits have not been as much as former years owing to the thousands P* tons carted away from Cardiff Bridge ¡Ii making new roadways on the west side of TW river now in course of construction. It is also VOF\ opinion that had there been a weir at the point the Cardiff Bridge fifty years ago the shoal calls" Cefnywrach would not now be there. Should thJ5 weir be made it would be a great benefit to tl)FL approaches of Cardiff, and materially benefit tilt public and property of Cardiff. The strength °. the flood tides at or near the Havannah Scboo Ship during springs at four hours' flood with fresh coming down the river would be half a KNF' an hour. There would be about 5ft.depthof water that part. During the last two hours it would R'* about 10ft., which would be about 15ft. at BI?" water. Neap tides would NOT come up to the sbipi oftentimes they do notmeet mid." ay between TL» Havannah and Hospital Ship. My opinion 1 given with no disrespect to any of the corporation but with due courtesy and justice to the gentle tnen who have advocated the scheme, and who, trust, will be supported by the inhabitants 0 Cardiff. I am prepared to come before ANY tribunal and answer any question or explain ØJ1 views for the benefit of the town.—I am, &c., A CARDIFF PILOT.
SIR JOHN JONES JENKINS AND…
SIR JOHN JONES JENKINS AND MR. WRIGHT. TO THE KDITOR OF THE WESTERN MAIL." SIR,—I feel it inv duty to express regret that the heat of a political address delivered at GO^E Road on Saturday last Sir John Jones JENK' should have made a charge against Mr. that the latter discharged men from his W** because they did not go to church." The STA11 ment must have been founded on prejudiced formation. However much I differ from Wright in politics, I give him credit, as I knoW does me, for strict fair dealing as between mil, and man, and I express the general belief of th I neighbourhood in stating the charge to be loin founded.—I am, &c., W. HARRIES, Vice-Chairman Gower Road District Liberal Association,
WORKING MEN'S RIGHTS.
WORKING MEN'S RIGHTS. TO THE KDITOR OF THE WESTERN MAIL." SIR,—The following is an extract from a LEAD'?,? article which appeared in the South Wales Dat News this morning:— It is also possible that the working classes may bol^ inform intimidating employers and their agents th* unless they will support the Radical candidate, "hands" will all turn out. We should not iike to s this put in practice, and, therefore, hope that t artisan and other labouring classes will not be provok into the adoption of extreme measures. But wonO1** men have strong sympathies. They will not Ion#, quiet, unmoved spectators of evictions in which isol»' members of their own crafts suffer wrongs merely cause they avail themselves of the rights given theB1 i the law uf the bind. Employers who step between tbe. workmen and their workmen's rights must be taugbt.t" wholesome lesson. The franchise was not intended. increase their power in the Legislature, but to give men in their service an opportunity of speaking in tbll own behalf. h May I ask will the proprietors of the SOldtJ Wales Daily News kindly give to their workinE. the liberty of holding a meeting to discuss grievances without pain of dismissal, and them from that arbitrary agreement enforced .ne this Radical office which has brought whJt slavery into existence in the printing trade I am.&e., F.G. 82, King's-road, Canton.
POLICE KETURNS AT SWANSEA-
POLICE KETURNS AT SWANSEA- IMPORTANT STATISTICS BY THE HEAP. CONSTABLE. The Head-Constable of Swansea has just piled a report to the Watch Committee, founde I upon a statement made to her Majesty's PRINCIP^ Secretary of State, for the year ending the 2° of September, 1885. We make the following ef. tracts from the report:— POLICE WORK AXD EXPENSES. -j The total cost of the police establishment £8.305 Os. Id. The number of persons proceeded was 3,491, of whom 1,133 were arrested and 2.358 s moned. The number ot depredators, offenders, and SliSG pected persons at large in the borough is 247, agalll 24A last year. INDICTABLE OFFENCES. st The indictable offences numbered ZiZ, against 262 t year, showing a decrease of 40. Of the 32 PeT*°,eS arrested 55 were committed for trial, seven discha1" for want, of evidence, and 20 for want, of prosecu1 jef Although (the report proceeds) there is a decrease 11 the last-mentioned head, it was to be regretted there had been an increase in such serious offence* wounding, indecent assaults, burglary, fOI"j!er}", 4c. OFFENCES DEIKtnUNED SUMMARILY. Under this head the number of persons charged 2,854 (in addition to 355 bastardy, poor-rate, and dtJ board summonses). Of this number 770 were discb91* and 2,05:1 convicted. ROBBERIES. Ttl» The total number of robberies which came to knowledge of the police during the year was 365'.Qf,, the value of the property reported stolen £ 561 *,lt< being a decrease of 59 cases, and £ 2.0 12s. 3d. in jjpl of property. The number of persons proceeded for these robberies was 235, compared with 209 last f all increase of 26. ASSAULTS. ,114 The Jlumber of aggravated assaults on womeo children amounted to 14, against 17 last, year. AN INCREASE OF SUNDAY DRUNKENNESS..$ The number of arrests for Sunday drunkenness (against all of whom convictions were obtained), 28 in 1884. Of these, 44 were bona fide residents aDfld strangers. In 1884 20 were bona fide residents • strangers. Tbe Head-Constable regrets to saj* th*" general decrease in drunkenness reported last ).eJØ tillS not been maintained, there being 38 more jy. year than last. the figures being 401 and 363 respect* This increase.ls also applicable to Sunday cases, 1'1 numbered 79 in 1885, as compared with 51 in 1884. LICENSING OFFENCES. bllC Proceedings were taken against 36 keepers of and beerhouses, 21 of whom were convicted. 4'$ total number proceeded against 21 were charged -JD' breaches of the Sunday Closing Act, and 12 conv-ji* In addition to the foregoing, 12 persons were fot for offences with regard to which sufficient evide" conviction was not obtainable. During ■ period 4 persons were summoned for selling int liquors without a licence, 3 of whom were con*$ 2 so-called clubs were included in this number. ,v general annual licensing meeting the Head-Co° upl' objected to the renewal of the licences of « Krf. # and 2 beerhouses, all of which were refused by tl* trat.es. On the whole the Head-Constable consid licensed houses were conducted satisfactorily. PROSTITUTION.—THE NSW CRIMINAL LA^V, n(0>- There are now (says the report) 34 brothels andrj- tP titutes known to the police in the borough. year 14 persons were proceeded against t°c to brothels, and fines Mnounting in the were inflicted. I am of opinion (says th ^g{ tP constable) that proper homes should be provide" jjoU'JL unfortunate women who will be turned out by the operation of the new Criminal law Act. By the liberality of Mr. James Walters, Penlan, a sum of money has been placed at toy by means of which 1 have, up to the present Cg/pe* enable! to send away nine unfortunate girls to b » different parts of the country."
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