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' THE B U K MESE QUESTION.
THE B U K MESE QUESTION. AN ExrrHAOHDJN ARY STATE- MENT. ["TIMES" TKLKGRAM.J RANGOON, TUESDAY. Neariv all the English subjects ;n Mandalay are jiTanging to leave by the flotilla steamers Liiiovvoon and Rangoon, now at Mandalay. It was rumoured in Mandalay on the 28th ult. t?:tit. Queen Soopayh Lat, who i" encinte, declared the noise of fighting and smell of gunpowder would be injurious to her health, and that, there- fore, the Burmese Government would submit temporarily to any proposal of the British until a; .;r the Queen's confinement, as it is very impor- tant to have n heir to the throne, and that once din Queen was confined they would themselves ) jommence war and invade the British province. j MADKAS, TCF.SDAY. The transports Clive, Tenasserim, and Nevada, raving anivecl here fr')1Il }{I)rnb(!.y. have cm- i.tiked two batteries of nrtiilery, 2nd .Battalion Hampshire Regiment, and 12th Madras Native i!.t'i'.ntry for II irg-oon.
i:::Tui:x OF officers TO india.…
i:Tui:x OF officers TO india. I he "Centra] News" ip-irns that, in consequence | jf the large number of officers returning to InCii-t or the mail service, the following officers will travel by the St. Gothard route, leaving London fniiay morning next in advance of the mail, Bell Kio«.*loy, M-ijor Aitkens, Citpt. £ v—.lis, Captain Wijliams, Major Braddcn, Major Br idshaw, Captain Harrison, Captain Coles, Oap- Toogood, Surgflon-Major Fawcett, Lieutenant ?mythe, and Lieutenant 'fo'ilin. Nearly all these jfiioers have received orders to join their regiments with all possible despatch in order to take part in die expedition to Bunr.ah.
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THE EASTERN CRISIS. SERVIAN INVASION OF BUL- GARIA. A GENERAL ADVANCE ORDEREiX [" STAVDAKD'' TELEGRAMS.] NISR, TCKSDAY EVENING. King Milan, accompanied by his General Staff, 9ft here to-day for Ph'ot. The o racers in command uf all the divisions lave received orders to assume the offensive. The Servian troops are expected to cross the Bulgarian frontier to-morrow. F.om certain indications 1 gather the conviction iiat it is not the intention of the Servian army ;0 attack the strong Bulgarian position at <ti vinitza. One division oniy will he emploved to prevent die Bulgarians taking the offensive in the direction )f Tsaribrod. The Drina Division, from Pirot, tnd the Shouladia Division, from Kujazevatz, will 11arch along the by-paths to the high road leading rom Loin Palanka on the Danube to Sofia, in )rde.r to turn the Bulgarian fortifications. The Morava Division will occupy the district )f Tin, and the Timok Division the district of A iddin. The French Envoy, M. Reverseaux, who arrived last even ing, had to-day an audience of the King on taking ieave. France will hereafter be -epresented here by an Envoy Extraordinary. News has been received here of fresh Bulgarian itrocities, the victims being among the section of I he inhabitants suspected of sympathising with Servia. It is alleged that women and children have >een beaten by the Bulgarian mob and by 1)ul- irian Volunteers, and rendered cripples or maimed )r life. NISH, TUESDAY NWHT. The news has just arrived in camp that the Bulgarian troops are entering the villages of Clissura and^elishte, in the Trn district. .v T.-aribrod, too, the Bulgarians are construct- ng redoubts, which, however, they could not hold 'or an hour against a Servian cannonade. The Bul- garian troops there will, no doubt, fall back to the very strong position at Dragoman as soon as the Servians cross the frontier.
AUSTRIAN POLICY.
AUSTRIAN POLICY. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] VIENNA, SATURDAY EVENING. Count Kalnokv to-day attended the- meeting of the Committee of the Hungarian Delega- tion, and was sharply questioned respecting the U-iikan policy of the Imperial Government iud i's foreign policy generally, with which many speakers expressed their dissatisfaction. Count Xalnoky said that Austria's relations with Ger- many continued to be most friendly, being based .lpOll mutual trust and goodwill. He had said iiready that they were in friendly relations j villi Russia, and all he could now say was that they remained in the same condition. There was, of course, no formal treaty with iu^sia, nor was it necessary. Several questions as 'o the policy which the Government intended to pursue at the Constantinople Conference were isked, but the Premier refused to answer Jiein in detail on the ground of policy, )u,s he explained that Austria, had consented to attend the conference on the understanding That its deliberations were confined to the question of Eastern Roumelia. In tho opinion of his Majesty the restoration of the status rvo presented greater advantages to all concerned than the extension of the breach already made in the Treaty of Berlin. But this did not preclude them from re-considering the legislative position of Eastern Roumelia. Referr;#g to the claims of the various Balkan States, Count Kalnokv said that Austria could not place herself at the mercy of Servia or any other Balkan State. Their relations with Servia were most cordial, and they bad given King Milan what advice seemed necessary, but they could not absolutely control the action of an independent kingdom. Servia recognised their friendly senti- ments, and was grateful to them for supporting her interests.
FEELING IN AUSTRIA.
FEELING IN AUSTRIA. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT, j VIENNA, MONDAY AFTERNOON. It is not considered probable that the Conference will agree upon any workable settlement of the Roumeiian difficulty, and the possibility and even probability of resulting complications is seriously occupying the attention of Austrian statesmen. Everywhere the opinion prevails that Austria ought not, at the critical moment, to find herself unprepared to take effective action for the en- forcement of her rights and the protection of her interests. This opinion is fully shared by the Sovernrnent. This is sufficiently emphasised by a fact, which has just come to my knowledge, that two railway companies have been ordered to hold n readiness for possible military needs 2,000 ransport wagons.
RUSSIAN INTRIGUE.
RUSSIAN INTRIGUE. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT."] ST. PETERSBURG (vid GUMBINNEN), SUNDAY AFTERNOON. I learn from an authentic source that the Russian government is secretly intriguing with a view to oriaging about a rupture between Austria and Servia, whose present friendly relations are diametrically opposed to the Muscovite plans in Eastern Europe. One of the inducements held out ;o King Milan is a Servian Administration in Bosnia, but it is not considered very probable that jhe bait will be swallowed.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT OF TURKISH…
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT OF TURKISH TROOPS. [" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] CONSTANTINOPLE (via VARNA), WEDNESDAY. A circular, emanating from the Minister of War, las been issued ordering the mobilisation of the 'ecently-enrolled Redifs attached to the first five Army Corps. These tnops will form a reserve for guarding the communications of the troops sent to he front. The despatch of troops to Salonica and revitza continues without cessation as fast as the aen can be hurried forward. SERVIA AND THE PORTE. L" RENTER'S TELEGRAM.] BELGRADE, TUESDAY. The relations between Turkey and Servia are perfectly corchal. Only one division of Servian troops have been posted on the Servo-Turkish frontier, and it is understood that King Milan has no intention of invading any part of Macedonia. It is, however, positively affirmed thatt,he Servian* Government has resolved on declaring war on Bulgaria unless the status quo ante be uncondi- tionally restored. I
DISAGREEMENT AMONG THE AMBASSADORS.
DISAGREEMENT AMONG THE AMBASSADORS. [" BEUTER'S'' TELEGRAM.] CONSTANTINOPLE, WEDNESDAY. A disagreement exists between the Ambassadors the Powers on the question of restoring the .tatll quo ante and the means to be adopted by the ^oiterencj lor re-establishing the normal state of liin^s in Roumelia. Sir William White, at the axt meeting of the Ambassadors, expressed him- iclt in terms interpreted as signifying England's ion to the status quo ante. All efforts in the direction of union among the Ambassadors have been fruitless and the Porte is apprehensive that Austria may abandon her present policv.
rHE STATE OF THE SOUDAN.
rHE STATE OF THE SOUDAN. ACTIVITY OF THE ENEMY. POSSIBILITY OF HARD FIGHTING, ESCAPE OF THE SENNAAR GARRISON. f"TIMES" TELEGRAM, t CAIRO, MONDAY. A wen-iwormed military correspondent writes to me fiom Assouan as follows:— "We may very soon expect to come to close quarters with the enemy. There is no doubt that he is advancing, iJiough the direction taken is un- certain. This is the inevitable consequence of retreating before uncivilised races. Doubtless we shall give a good account of them; but it is im- possible to view with satisfaction the present military position. "The choice of our real frontier lies between Oongola and Assouan, with an advanced post at Korosko. The garrisons of Wady Halfa, Akashed, ind Koshire are worse than useless unless we are folding Dongola. The enemy's route must ba,down river aU the way. or across the desert from Abu Hmnad to j Korosko. If IH; choo!C'e the 'ol'l1l<'r ruute thd gal'1'i- ¡ sons named are not strong enough for effective resistance, but must fall back, thus creating a bad effect,; while a small addition to their strength resistance, but must fall back, thus creating a bad effect; while a small addition to their strength would enable such a force to hold Dongola. But Dongola not being held, it is more probable that the enemy will take the latter route, reaching Korosko, where the garrison is weak. But if it fell back it would leave the force at Wady Haifa and the other garrisons in a critical possition, cut off from the main body. "Personally, I am strongly in favour of an advance in force on Dongola, but, if this be politi- cally inexpedient, I strongly recommend retiring 301: the outposts to Korosko, with our main force at Assouan. [" REUTEH'S" TEIR(:RA:'tl.j CAIRO, MONDAY. According to information received by the Egyptian Government, the garrison of Sennaar has escaped northward and been joined by three Arab tribes.
RISING IN SPAIN.
RISING IN SPAIN. A PIUSO J5KOKKN I:TO. ATTACK ON AN AllSKNAL. fFROH OUR CR.RRKSTONDXNT.] MADRID, TUESDAY. Notwithstanding the extraordinary precautions taken by the Government to secure Crtcy. I am able to furnish you with full details of a revo- lutionary attempt at Cirthagona on Sunday night. The conspirators were directed by an ex- lieutenant of cavalry, disguised as a naval com- mander, who, accompanied by twelve associates, attired in the regulation dress of Spanish blue- jackets, boldly passed the pontoon leading to the prison. On being challenged by 1 the sentinel the ex-officcr calied out that he was commanding tho inspection watch. The sentry grounded Ins ritle, and a few seconds later was overpowered and gagged. The prison doors were forced and the convicts released. Twenty-two of these elected to assist in the revolutionary coup cl e main, and the whole party proceeded to the shore. A desperate attempt was made to seiz. the arsenal, but the sentry, on being surprised, fought desperately, and was con- sequently shot. The repoit roused the crews of the the warships La Bianca and Lezo,while the garrison J quickly armed and poured a fusiladeinto the meagre 1 ranks of the assailants. The latter tied, and in the pursuit the leader and several of his associates were caught. The attempt had been well planned, and there is no doubt the insurgents would have been largely reinforced in a few hours. That the attack was no rash attempt made on the spur of the moment is abundantly evident from the fact that throughout the night great bonfires were blazing on the mountains, and rockets were dis- charged from time to time. There can be no doubt that a similar cantonal rising to that of 1873 had been preconcerted.
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN THE…
SERIOUS DISTURBANCES IN THE TRANS-CAUCASUS. GREAT FIGHTS BETWEEN MOSLEMS AND RUSSIANS. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT, j VIENNA, SUNDAY. A telegram from Lemberg states that a series of desperate combats have taken place at Kakir, in Trans-Caucasian territory, between the Moslems and Russians. A great number of Russians were killed and wounded, and it was only with the greatest difficulty that the military were able to restore order in some degree. A renewal of the disturbances is feared.
THE STATE OF DENMARK.
THE STATE OF DENMARK. LFROI OUR CORRESPONDENT. I COPENHAGEN, MONDAY. The new measures taken by the obnoxious Estrupp Government place the country virtually in a state of siege. The Royal decree issued to- day in some cases supplements, and in others aggravates, the Penal Code. The law is called provisional, and enacts that for the better protec- tion of the public peace and order larger powers are given to the police authorities. All exhorta- tions to violence, all attempts to thwart the Governmental measures are threatened with con- dign punishment. The sale of arms is now entirely under police control.
SIR DRUMMOND WOLFF.
SIR DRUMMOND WOLFF. [" RECTER'S TELEGRAM. ) CAlJW, SATURDAY. Sir Henry Wolff was officially received this morning at the Abdin Palace by the Khedive. The British special envoy and his suite, accom- panied by Mr. Egerton and the staff of the British Diplomatic Agency, proceeded in Court carriages to the palace, where they were received by the Khedive, surrounded by the officers of his household and the Egyptian Ministers. Sir Henry Wolff read his credentials, which were couched in general terms. The Khedive replied that all mea- sures concerted between the British Government and his august sovereign would have his warm support. His Highness subsequently returned Sir Henry Wolff's visit at Shepheard's Hotel.
THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN AND…
THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN AND MADAGASCAR. L" BEUTER'S TELEGRAM.] PAHIS, SATURDAY. The Voltaire to-day expresses the belief that the French army of occupation in Tonquin will be reduced to 12,000 men, who, with a force of 32.000 Annamite recruits, will suffice to secure the tranquillity of the delta and the districts bordering on the Red River as far as Yiin-nan. As regards Madagascar, the journal understands that the French forces in that island will be entirely con- centrated at the points possessing importance for trade, more especially Tamatave, Majunga, and Diego Suarez.
THE ATTEMPT ON M. DE FREIUINET'S…
THE ATTEMPT ON M. DE FREIUINET'S LIFE. [" REUTER'S TELEGRAM. | PARIS, SATURDAY. The doctors appointed to examine the author of the attempt on M. De Freycinet's life believe him to be suffering from mental derangement. The name of the man who shot at M. De Frey- cinet is still unknown. The prisoner has chosen M. Laguerre, one of the deputies belonging to the Irreconcilable party, as counsel for his defence. ["CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAM.] PARIS, TUESDAY MORNING. It is believed that Mariotti, who attempted the life of M. De Freycinet, will be allowed judicial liberty, but will be confined in an asylum as a dangerous lunatic.
DEATH OF ADMIRAL TOPETE.
DEATH OF ADMIRAL TOPETE. r" :REUTER'S" TELFGRAM.1 MADRID, SATURDAY. Admiral Topete, who, in conjunction with Marshal Prim and Marshal Serrano, led the revolu- tion of 1868, died early this morning.
DEMONSTRATION IN RUSSIA.
DEMONSTRATION IN RUSSIA. L" CENTRAL NEWS" TELEGRAM.] ST. PETERSBURG, SATURDAY. The students at the University of Dorpat have made a great anti-Russian demonstration, which threatened to assume serious proportions. It was only with great difficulty that order was re-estab- lished, and it is still feared that there will be a renewal of the demonstrations.
SENTENCE ON WARD.
SENTENCE ON WARD. [" REUTER'S TELEGRAM.1 L NEW YORK, SATURDAY. Mr. Ferdinand Ward, who was tried and found guilty of defrauding the Marine National Bank, has been sentenced to ten years' imprisonment.
THE LATE GENERAL M'CLELLAN.
THE LATE GENERAL M'CLELLAN. [" REUTER'S TELEGRAM. NEW YORK, SATURDAY. The funeral of the late General M'Clellan will take place on Monday next. The ceremony will be of a very simple character, the family having declined military honours, in accordance with the rece n tly- expressed wish of the deceased. Nume- rous letters and telegrams of condolence are being received by the family.
THE NEW GERMAN AMBASSADOR…
THE NEW GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO ENGLAND. [" REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] BERLIN, MONDAY. Count Hatzfeldt, the newly-appointed German Ambassador to England, was received in audience by the Emperor to-day prior to his departure for London. I
- LOSS OF A TRADING STEAMER.
LOSS OF A TRADING STEAMER. [" REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, MONDAY. The Hudson Bay Company's vessel Princess Royal has been totally lost in Hudson's Bay with furs value one million dollars on board. The crew were saved.
COUNT MUNSTER.
COUNT MUNSTER. PREPARATIONS FOR THE RECEPTION IN PARIS. [" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM. PARIS, TUESDAY MORNING. Count Munster, the newly-appointed German Ambassador, will present his credentials on Thurs- day with much ceremony. M. Brisson will preside at the Council, and with him will be M. Grevy, M De Freycinet, and the entire staff of the militarv household. The messages which will be exchanged on the occasion between the President of the Re- public and the German Minister will be very short, but will express the most friendly sentiments. OUTRAGE IN AMERICA. DESTRUCTION OF MAJOR AMbRE-s STATUE lit CESTSAL NEWS TELEGILAV.1 NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY. During Tuesday night some person or persons unknown placed a charge of dynamite against the foundation of the statue erected bv Mr. Cyrus Field to the memory of Major Andre, the British officer who was banged as a spy by General Washington in the War of Secession. The charge was exploded by clockwork machinery, and th. statue was completely shattered. The wanton act s reprobated by Americans generally, although the part taken by Major Andre in negotiating with the renegade American General, Arnold, is still a sore question in some quarters. AMERICAN ELECTIONS. r" CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM. | NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY. The elections for New York State took place yesterday, and has resulted in the return of Mr. Hill, a Democrat, as Governor of New York State,
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THE INDIAN DELEGATES AT SWANSEA, NATIVE REPRESENTATION IN THE HOME PARLIAMENT. MIl. DILLWYN ON INDIAN AFFAIRS. A public meeting was held at the Albert-hall, Swansea, on Monday evening, to hear addreses from four native Indian delegates, w hI), on the eve of the general election, are engaged in an en- deavour to arouse amongst the people a greater interest in the affairs of India. The chief appeal of the delegates is for support to candidates in favour of a commission of inquiry into Indian affairs as soon as Parliament meets. Four dele- gates were announced to attend, but two were unable to do so. Mr. Diliwyn, M.P., presided, and there were on the platform, Messrs. N. G. Chandavarkar, editor of a native paper at bom- bay. and S. Ramuswamy Mudaleyar, M.A., High Court, .Madras iNi r. K. D. Burnie (ex-mayor), Mr. A. W. HaUlen, the Rev. J. E. Manning, and others. The CHAIRMAN, in opening the meeting, said it had always been a matter of extreme regret to him that the public of the country and their reflex, the House of Commons, did not, take more interest in the affairs of India. As it was at present, the Indian Secretary got up at the very end of the session and made a speech, more or less good, on the subject of the Indian Budget, and was followed by others, not always the best. speakers in the House, the result being that there was no time to discuss the question. A very dull evening was passed, and the Budget was gone through ir a perfunctory way. He hoped that ere long a different policy would be adopted, which would convert India from a mere dependency into one of our most powerful allies. Mr. S. R MUDALEYAR was then called upon. He said their desires migL; be summed up in a few words. They were proud of being British subjects, and they wished to be treated its such. But they were not treated fairly in comparison with the other colonies. Look at Australia. That colony had its own Par- liaments and maaged it own local matters. That was exactly what they wanted in the case of India. Ali matters likely to be of Imperial inte- rest should, of course, be referred to the Imperial Parliament; but, there were other matters in which India alone was concerned, and in regard to which they desired greater powers. They had now absolutely no voice in the, government of the country; the taxes were collected and the money spent without consulting the natives. At present the expenditure every year exceeded the income, and that showed that the country wa- not in a I healthy state. It was said that only the educated natives desired a Government, but education was rapidly progressing, and the educated people wpre drawn from all classes of society. He contended that they could more truly represent ttieii, educated brethren than any nominee of the Government could do. In his subsequent remarks the delegate declared that the laws which were being enforced—such as the Forest Law and the Salt Law-pressed more hardly on the poor than on the rich, and that the loyalty of tha people deserved more confidential treat men t. Mr. CHUNDKRVAKKAK, a very forcible speaker, declared that if there was to be success in the management of India the finances should be care- fully looked after. During the last 45 years there had been 23 years of deficit and seventeen only of surplus. The great reason why the administration was so costly and the Indian Debt increasing was perhaps owing to the enormous salaries paid. The officers receiving these salaries were almost exclusively Europeans. He quoted statistics to show that the military expenditure had risen to 45 per cent. of the whole, and India was not in a fit state to bear it. If there was one thing the Indians were opposed to more than another it was an advance by Russia, and they were prepared at all hazards to resist such an advance, for they knew that the British had given them peace, had given them a free press, and had established colleges and schools, and so sown the seeds of progress. Were they going to allow India to continue as it was, or to advance ? (Cries of "Advance.") In the words of the great religillus Teacher, let their mission be so carried out, that he who sowed and he who reaped might rejoice together. (Cheers.) Mr. R. D. BURNIE moved, and the Rev. J. E. MANNING seconded, That this meeting cxprcst's its cordial sympathy with the delegates in their present mission, and is of opinion that special efforts should be mailt- thronghon; the con- ¡tuencies to secure from ail Parliamentary cmciiJates a>o'1"¡I',Ceil that they will give special attention to the athirs of the 200,000,000 of our Indian fellow-subjects. This was carried with acclamation. Jr. S, T, EVANS moved:- That the appeal urged bv t.h'. dele ates on behalf of the people of India for a full and early inquiry into rh« iltairs of that great and p.III"U3 Empire is one which should receive warm sympathy and support from the sl:se of justice of the British elecrocs and the whole British nation. Mr. PJ-:RKINS seconded and Mr. LIVINGSTON): supported the proposition, which was carried un:4niinously. The proceedings then terminated.
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE. MEETING OF fH8 COUNCIL. A meeting of the council of the University College of South Wtiles and Monmouthshire was held at the College Buildings on Tuesday, when there were present Lord Aberdare (in the c1mir). the Dean of Llandaff, Archdeacon Griffiths, Prin- cipal Jones, the Revs. A. Tilly, J, D. Walters, N. Thomas, and David Evans, Messrs. Louis Tylor, J. Duncan, Lewis Williams, Dr. Edwards, and Mr. 1. James, the registrar. THE COURT OF GOVERNOBS AND THE COUNCIL. lr. F. A. Yeo (Sketty Hall) arid the Rev. D- Saunders, D.D., both announced their ilccepLl J)Ce of the position of members of the council, and Ir. Jonas N. Trayler and Mr. F. L. Davis (Ferndale) accepted positions as members of the Court of Governors. INCREASE IN THE WORK OF THE COLLEGE. A letter was received from Professor Thompson, in which the following occurred :— I desire again to bring before your notice the urgent necessity which exists of providing further accommoda- tion for the chemical department. Quite apart frolll the deficiency of lecture-room space, the laboratory is over- crowded, and should more students desire to work lat er in the session, which I judge trom last year s experience is probable. I do not see how I can possibly provide for them. 1 have already in one case hail to break through the arrangement by which each student working twelve or more hours per week is entitled to a separate bench. This is very undesirable and is hardly just to the students. Now that the de- partment is in full work the storage-room is so limited that it is not, possible to keep the apparatus used for lecture illustrations prepared, and much time is wasted in fitting together and taking down such apparatus. The store-room is also exceedingly damp, so that many specimens suffer. For instance. a series of specimens was collected to illustrate iron and steel manufacture, which are now quite useless. The balance- room is also exceedingly damp, so that I really hare no place where delicate specimens or apparatus can pro- perly be kept. The difficulty of weighing accurately is also greatly increased. Some time ago there was sent to the College-I believe from the British Museum—a case of mineralogical specimens. These would be very valuable to me, but I have been quite unable to make use of them, as I have nowhere to put them. In consequence the case remains still unpacked. A letter was also read from Professor Parker, of the biological department. The following was contained in the letter:- I wish to bring before your notice the necessity of providing more accommodation for the biological de- partment of this College. My lecture-room accommo- dates twelve only at the desks, and in my intermediate class there are at present ltliirteen students. and, judging from last year I may expect a further in- crease in the summer term for the botany course. This should, of course, necessitate lecturing in another room, and, apart from the fact that all the rooms are used tolerably continuously at present, it is exceedingly inconvenient in a subject like mine to lecture in a room not specially arranged for the purpose. In my evening class, which is attended by 26 persons, I have to make use of the Principal's lecture-room, and of his labora- tory for my demonstrations after the lectures, and I find this arrangement very unsatisfactory. The number of advanced students in my subject is also increasing, there being now three as against one last j'ear. For any work beyond that of the intermediate class it is absolutely necessary for the thorough and satis- factory teaching of the subject to have a properly- arranged museum. At present try specimens, though much smaller in number than is requisite, are put away in the cupboards without any proper arrangement, and this renders them much less useful to the students than they would otherwise be if fairly-good arrangements were made. A beginning should be made at once if the biological department is to be developed as it should, especially as there appears to be some prospect, of the formation of a medical school in connection with the College. My laboratory, which answers fairly well for a few students, is far from satisfactory for the number now attending. In the intermediate class alone these are 'now eighteen students working in the laboratory at the same time, and I should find it difficult to make room for any more. Only those who sit at the windows get sufficient light, and the micros- copic work is thus rendered very difficult. The whole subject of accommodation was re- ferred to the General Purposes Committee for consideration. MISCELLANEOUS. From the report of the senate, presented by the principal, it appeared that Professor Ker had been elected by the senate a member of the council. The recommendation of the senate to award the scholarships and exhibitions as already pub- scholarships and exhibitions as already pub- lished was approved. The Senate having appointed Mr. W. F. Peltham as mathematical assistant-lecturer, the appoint- ment was ratified. The Principal presented a report from the com- mittee of the senate upon the proposed entrance examination. The recommendations were ordered to be printed and circulated amongst the members of the College. The cordial thanks of the council were given to Mr. Fulton. mayor of Cardiff, for his subscrip- tion of ZESO to the General Purposes Fund of the College; to Mr. Lewis Davis, of Ferndale, for his promise to subscribe one-tenth of the cost of es- tablishing a Chair of Engineering to Dr. Edwards for promising XI,000 in the event of the establish- ment of a Medical School; and to the Car- diff Blue Ribbon Choir for their services on the occasion of the distribution of prizes on October 21. It was also resolved to ask the General Purposes Committee to draw up a special circular appealing for funds requisite to establish the Medical School and Chair of Engineering. The General Purposes Committee recommended the council to consider the question of an academi- cal dress for the students. The matter was re- ferred to the senate. A grant of £ 50 was made, on the recommenda- tion of the Library and Apparatus Committee, for additional apparatus, &c. There was no other business of public interest.
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THE ARMSTRONG ABDUCTION CASE. EIGHTH DAY. The trial of the live persons charged with the abduction of Eliza Armstrong was resumed on Mondaj*, before Mr. Justice Lopes. Tho same counsel appeared as befo1'2, Rebecca jarrett was re-caned and questioned by the Attorney-General as to her statement that she had kept, in 1832 or 1883, a gay house at 23. HIg h-street, Murylebono, in the name oi Sullivan. Jarrett said she would answer no question as to her past life. Asked if she adhered to that, answer, she said they forced the lie out of her on Friday. She would not answer any mort qllestioll as to her past, and was willing to endure any punish- ment rather than do so. She would answer any- thing with regard to the abduction charge. The Judge: Do you adhere r.o your answer? Witness: I will not; if they have not found out they must do so. The Attorney-Genera! Hive you at any time in tho last ten years stayed at 23, High-street, Marvle- bon« ? Witness I decline to answer. The Judge: If you do not answer the jury will draw their own inference. I think it a very proper question, Witness: I decline to answer it, Jarrett was then ordered to stand down. MtiS. JOSKFHtNK BUTf.K.lt IN TltK WITNESS-HOX. On lr, Russdl intimating that Mrs. Josephino Butier was his next witness, The Judge suggested that her evidence could he taken shortly, as much was not pertinent, to the I charge. Mrs. Butler was calied. and deposed that she was the wife of Canon Butler. At Winchester she had a home for fallen women, and Jarrett was intro- duced to her notice by Mrs. Bramwell Booth in January last. The woman went into the hospital and subsequently worked for witness, behaving satisfactorily. In May l ist, in consequence of a communication from Mr, Skln1, witness asked Jarrett Hi cOll1e tn London to assist Mr, Stead, She very reluctantly consented. Witness was next examined a ,0; to arrange- ments for receiving the child at. Winchester on the return from Paris; but The Judge said all this was wide of the issue, it having taken place long after the alleged offence was committed. Witness added that Jarrett had to leave Winches- ter in consequence of the persecution of a man named Suliivan. By Mr. Stead Witness gave him (Mr. Stead) to understand that Jarrett was a very trustworthy person, but was very fearful of returning to her old haunts. Before Jarrett was put to work the question was debated whether she should be em- ployed on it. In the presence of Mr, Stead. witness, Mr. Bramwell Booth. and Jarrett it was agreed that Mr. Stead, Mr. Booth, and Mr. Benjamin Scott ,.hould tind the money to cover the expenses, There was an express understanding that a pure young girl should be bought, in order to prove the facility with which they could be ohtained for immoral purposes. Witness undertook to provide a home for girls so bought. Witness cnnsj,jen:LI herself as much a party to this transaction as Mr. Bramwell iiooth. By tile Jarrett was to endea- vour to buy a child already in the market, and witness agreed to contribute to the expenses, as well as the three gentlemen already named Hhe took no part In th particular transaction with re- gard to Eliza Armstrong. When Inspector Horner called an.tasked the whereabouts of Jarrett she j declined to toil him. The Judge: Why? Witness: I always refuse information to the police. The Judge: I hope you do not always refuse information to the law. Witness: Oh, no. PROFESSOR STUART'S EVIDENCE. Professor Stuart, M.P., was the uext witness called by Mr. Russell on Jarrett's behalf. He said he had taken an interest in strengthening the law for the protection of young girls, but had nothing to do with the case ot Eliza Armstrong. Since the case was before the magistrate witness accom- panied Jarrett, to Paris to get her account of getting ¡¡(¡.talorders there alld sending tlli!llI to Brougn- ton. They traced the man Jarrett said she bought orders pf, but he did not admit having so1d them. EVIDENCE OF MR. STEAD.—A HITCH. William Thomas Stead then left the dock and took his stand in the witness-box. He offered to put his testimony in writing, but The Attorney-General objected, and Mr. Henry Matthews tlIell undertook to examine in chief. While the learned counsel was reading the statement Miss Alice Young, a member of the Salvation Army, living at the Paris headquarters, wsril btilled, and deposed to the arrival of Eliza in Paris and her being placed in witness's charge. On the evening cf June 5 Jarrett left, and before parting with the child said to Eliza, Your mother did not give you to me for service, but for something worse." Cross-examined by the Attorney-General, wit- ness stated that Eliza wrote a letter to her mother while in Paris, and witness posted it to Mr. Bramwell Bootii in London. Eliza and other girls went out into the streets to sell the IVar Cry. Mr. Stead said he had been editor ot the Pall Mall (iazette since Midsummer, 1883, but, had been connected with the press since lo71, and had con- stantly written in favour of the amendment of the law for the protection or women. He was cog- nisant of the promotion of measures in tlw Lords and Commons. Witness was for years editor of tiie Northern Echo, Darlington. On the 23rd of May Benjamin Scott communicated with witness on the subject, that being tiie dav after the Criminal Law Amendment, Bill was talked out. An interview with Mr. Bramwell Booth followed on the necessity for further legislation. Mr. Bram- well Booth suggested that Jarrett would be able to give aid. and he wrote to Mrs. Butler, at Win- ciiester. Witness communicated with Lord Ihl. iiousie and Mr. John Morley. On Monday, the 25th of May, he first saw Jarrett, with whom he had a two hours' conversation, wringing from her re. luctant consent to give practical proof of the trut.h of her assertions. He held himself responsible for everything Jarrett did in this matter. The only thing Booth and Mrs. Butier were to do was to take care of the child when purchased. They were to have nothing whatever to do with getting the child. The joint guarantee "r expellSH was only.t!Q bp, operative if the inquiry proved fruitless; but if publishable facts were obtained the Pall Mall (iazttte proprietors were to be asked by Mr. Stead to pay the expense. The joint guarantee was to be .£200, of which witness privately guaranteed one-half. As Do fact the Pall JIall Gazette pro- prietors bore the expense of the in- quiry, which amounted to about £400. On the eve of Derby Day Jarrett told him of her failure to get girls at Whitechapel, nd extracted from him a promise that old haunts with former friends should not get into trouble through any- thing she did. Jarrett then told him she had in view another child, the sister of a woman on the street, and he agreed to give £S for the child if pure. He met Jarrett and Eliza at Albany-street the next afternoon. Jarrett told him Eliza was not the little girl she had expected, for one of the sisters of the first girl had stopped tho bargain but Mrs. Armstrong, getting to know what the girl was wanted for, had volunteered her child. Jarrett assured him the mother had full knowledge of what the child'was intended for, and that she received £1. Mrs. Broughton, the pro- curess, received £2 down, and was to have £2 more on the child being proved pure. He under- stood Jarrett to describe Mrs. Broughton as a bad woman, living in a bad house. Jarrett also gave him to understand that the father was told Eliza was going to a situation. At this point the Court adjourned for luncheon. Mr. Stead, on resuming, said Jacques was intro- duced to him by Mr. Benjamin Scott at the latter end of May, and assisted in tiie work of investiga- tion. Jacques told him Madame Maurey was an old abortionist connected with houses of ill-fame, to whom he had applied with reference to buying young girls, but had been told it was difficult now to get them in consequence of the scare caused by the Jeffries prosecution. She had told him girls could still be procured at certain houses in St. John's Wood, and that her business was to certify purity before seduc- tion and after violation to patch them up. Witness then described the movements with Eliza, and said it had been intended to take her to a West End swell house, but Jacques said it was safer to take her to;a Poland-street brothel. He said Dr. Hey- wood Smith's examination was at his instigation, and he produced the certificate. He produced before the Mansion House Committee evidence to show that the Lily story was based on facts. Mr. Cattlin, of Lloyd's Newspaper, was the first person who intimated to witness that Mrs. Armstrong wanted Eliza back. He was very adverse to the child going back to Charles-street to hear the case talked over. JARRETT RE-CALLED. Before Mr. Stead was cross-examined Jarrett was again re-called by the Attorney- General, and asked if she remembered saying she had rented a gay house, 6, The Cliff, Bristol, under the name of Hawenes, and if that was true. Answer: I am not going to ten you my business; I asked you kindly not to go into my past life, but you forced the lie out of me. I have given wrong addresses, aud I am not going to give the right ones. If you want to find out anything about my past life do it yourself. Within how many years have you kept a gay house at Ward's Buildings, Manchester ? It is my business, and I am going to keep that. Is it true you ever kept a gay house there ? Yes it is, but I decline to tell you when or where; that is my business. If you ask me anything con- cerning this case I am willing to answer you. The Attorney-General rejoined That is all. Jarrett, smiling, left the box, saying Thank you." Mr. Stead, in cross-examination, said that in tho official re-production of the Pall Mall Gazette articles the more vulgar portions were struck out at the request of the proprietors. His sole object in not producing Dr. Smith's certificate at the police- court was that he did not wish to get more people in trouble than necessary. The greater portion of the Lily story was based on Jarrett's statement. Witness was severely questioned as to what Jarrett told him. The case was adjourned.
NINTH DAY.
NINTH DAY. This trial was resumed on Tuesday at the Old Bailey, before Mr. Justice Lopes. The ocunsel were the same as on the previous days. CROSS-EXAMINATION OF MR. STEAD. Mr. Stead was re-called, and further cross-exa- mined by the Attorney-General: I notice in the article of the 6th of July these words :—" I am prepared, after assurance has been given me that the information so afforded will not be used for purposes of individual exposure or criminal pro- ceedings." According to you, Mr. Stead, those people had been guilty of disgraceful practices. Why did you object, to criminal proceedings being token ? —Because I had obtained the information which I had pub- lished under the promise of secrecy. I was drinking champagne in brothels with the persons who kept them, and I thought it would not be just to expose one particular person who had placed confidence in me and allow all the others to escape. The Judge: Did it not occur to you that by pur- suing the course you did you were tempting parents of poor children to commit the most horrible crime conceivable—selling their daughters for violation ?—No, it was only girls in the market I wished to buy. The Judge: you mean to say Eliza Armstrong was in the market?—Yes, certainly that was my impression. I entirely believe that if I hadmt bought Eiiza Armstrong she would have been sold to somcone else. Witness continued Armstrong went to the Mansion House Committee, and, crying, asked for her child. He took no steps between the 13th of July and the 2Und of August to find out whether the mother really wanted her child back or not, except, going to Mr, Booth, because he was in com- munication with the police, who had the case in hand. He admitted that he heard Mrs. Armstrong burst into tears. The Judge: She burst into tears; what more could she do ?—There are dilferent ways of crying. Some persons are in a state when they are crying drunk. Do you suggest that she was drunk ?—I thought it was all nonsense, and that Mr. Thomas put her up to it. The Attorney-General: Be careful, Mr. Stead. Witness continued: I was never consulted as to the child being sent to Loriol. I knew she was going from Paris to some place in the country, but 1 did not know whe-f. The Judge: Did you exercise any control over the child from the time she left Charing Cross until she returned to this country?—Yes, a. re- served control. The Judge (surprised): A reserved control ? What do you mean by that ? Witness: They aIwaysacknowledgec1 my reserved control by consulting me about the movements of the child. The Attorney-General: Do you know that Eiiza Armstrong was taken 300 miies at night, bv a man oniy ?—No. I left all those details to Mr. Booth. The Attorney-General: You said j*esrer<Jay something about Mrs. Broughton's doctor?—Yes. The Judge Do you mean she kept a doctor for the examination of children t- Yes, I believe now that Mrs. Broughton is a procuress. The Attorney-General then put further questions to witness as to the article of the 6r.h of July. Witness said he was in the habit of going to brothels, drinking champagne, and smoking cigars. He thought he might have muddled somewhat" the. statements made to him by Jarrett. He asked if he might be allowed to put the other girl men- tioned in the article of the 6th of July in the box. He admitted that it had nothing to do with the present caSe. The Judge: Then it would not be evidence. Witness I am perfectly willing to produce her if 1 am permitted. The Judge: [ am perfectly of opinion that it would not, be evidence. By the jury: He asked the child if she had bid her mother good-bye. The Foreman: Why did you not speak to the child about her parents?—I thought that they, being drunlnln people, took no interest in her. The Foreman lias the child ever been outraged ? The Judge I think we must assume that the child has not been outraged. But we are not trying üny questioll of outrage, but whether thes;) persons, or any of them, took the child away without the consent of the person who had custody of her. The Archbishop of Canterbury was then called and sworn. Mr. Stead was proceeding to examine his Grace, wiwn the Attorney-General said: I appeal to your 1ardship how far this can assist the case, Mr. Stead I do not purpose to call his Grace to show motive or intention on my part, but to show that thi ease is only one of hundreds. The Judge: The only question we are trying is, as I kWH said so often before, whether this child was taken away wirllout the conse:1t of the father. That is the point. The Archbishop cannot give any evidence as to that. Tho abduction of the child may have been carried out for a good pur- pose, but, the cpIp"tion is whether you have not broken the law in so doing. Mr. Stead: Then I cannot ask his Grace any questions ? The Judge: I think not, because his Grace can- not speak about matters relating to the abduction of this child. His Grace then retired from the bench, where he had been sitting beside the judge. Mr. Shaen (principal of the firm of Shaen, Roscoe, and Co.) was then called by Mr. Stead; but the Judge ruled that as Mr. Shaen could not give evi- dence except as to the motive his remarks about the Archbishop would apply to this witness. The witness then withdrew. EXAMINATION OF MR. HOWARD VINCENT. Mr. Howard Vincent, formerly of the Criminal Investigation Department, was called, and, in reply to Mt. Stead, said he had given evidence before the Lords' Committee on the Protection of Young Girls. He had received a latter from the de- fendant Stead expressing a wish to see him on an urgent matter. He had replied, in answer to ques- tions upon the subject ot young girls, that lie had nothing to add to the evidence that he gave before the Lords' Committee in 1881. The Juiiije ruled that the conversation with Mr. Howard Vincent wa" inadmissible. Examination continued: Ho had warned Mr, Stead of the danger of the course he proposed to take. He had said that probably on the next occasion they met Mr. Slead would be in the dock. (L-iugitter.) Mr. Stead began to ask questions as to conversa- tions, when the judge ruled such was Dot evidence, and the witness withdrew. LORD DALK0USIF. IN THE WITNESS BOX. Lord Dalhousie next went into the witness box. He deposed that he had conducted the Criminal Law Amendment Bill through the House of Lords. He had had conversations with the defendant with respect to the secret inquiry, and understood that the object of the inquiry was to secure the passing of the Biii. The Judge held that no further evidence of the kind was admissible, and Mr. Stead called EXAMINATION OF MISS ELLICE HOPKINS. Miss Ellice Hopkins, who deposed that she had been much interested for many years with regard to the question of the protection of young girls. She had had a conversation with the defendant in respect to the matter. The Judge again held that any evidence with regard to conversations was not admissible. Mr. Geo. Russell, M.P., then deposed that he had offered to assist the defendant in the inquiry he was then making. Mr. Stead said that, in deference to the ruling of the judge as to what was material evidence, he would not call all the witnesses he had proposed to-call. He understood that his case depended on the evidence he could produce to show that he had no criminal intent. He would call Mr. Tiiicknesse, who would, perhaps, be able to give some evidence. EVIDENCE OF MR. RALPH THICKNESSE. Mr. Ralph Tiiicknesse, barrister-at-law and lion, secretary of the Minors' Protection Com- mittee, deposed that on August 22 Mr. Stead told him that he bad been applied to to give up the girl. He said he would not keep the child against the mother's will, and witness replied that he thought it a great pity for the child to go back to a bad home. He suggested that someone should go to the mother and represent how bad a thing it would be for the child to go back. He told witness he had bought the child, and they were both of opinion that everything should be done to persuade Mrs. Armstrong to let her child stay in some good situation. Having related how they went to Wimbledon, witness said that after luncheon at Mr. Stead's house he asked Mrs. Armstrong if she was satisfied I that her daughter was all right, and she replied that she was. After reading the paper which has been referred to during the trial declaring that the girl was pure, the mother signed it. Witness offered to have a doctor called in to examine the girl for the mother's satisfaction. The mother re- fused this, and said that she was quite satisfied that her daughter had been subject to no outrage or ill-usage. Mrs. Armstrong signed the paper without reluctauce. The Court then adjourned for luncheon. After luncheon, Mr. Stead said he did not propose to call any other witnesses except his assistant-editor, who who woul speak to the excisions and alterations in the re-print of the "Lily story, and he asked if be might do this at a later stage. The Judge assented. Mr. Lewis, on behalf of Jacques, said it was thought that all the evidence affecting Jacques had, been obtained from the other witnesses, and it was not, therefore, proposed to call either Jacques or any witnesses for him. EXAMINATION OF MR. BOOTH. Mr. Bramwell Booth then Ilftt the dock, and went into the witness-box. In reply to Mr. Home Payne, he said he had been engaged for the last ten years in the reclamation of fallen women in connection with the Salvation Airnv. Witness then went on to detail the circumstances which led up to his communications with Mr. Stead and Mrs. Butler. He had first heard of the girl Eliza Armstrong on the evening of the 3rd of June. By the Judge It was on the evening of Wednes- day, and not the Tuesday, that we first heard of the matter. Examination continued: On the Wednesday night Stead narrated to witness what had been dune with the child, and on the Thursday wit- ness went to Dr. Heywood Smith, and learnt that the girl was still pure. On the Thursday the girl was taken to Paris. She stayed at the Home in connection with the headquarters of the Salvation Army. Inspector Borner first called upon witness on July 15. At the interview on August 1, when the mother was present, nothing was said about £100, but he had said on the previous morning to the inspector that he took so deep an interest in the girl that he would make application for her to be made a ward of Chancery, if it cost him £100. Cross-examined by Mr. Stead: He remembered Stead saying that Jarrett told him the girl was sent to the father to say" Good-bye." He did not recollect Mr. Stead telling him that the father knew the child was going to service. He did not think Mr. Stead told him the father thought the girl was going to a situation. Madame Combe was called to prove that she acted under the instructions of Mr. Booth in taking Jarrett and the child to Paris. The Court then adjourned.
TENTH DAY.
TENTH DAY. The trial of Rebecca Jarrett and Messrs. Stead. Bramwell Booth, and Jacques on the charge of abducting Eliza Armstrong was resumed shortly after half-past ten on Wednesday morning, before Mr. Justice Lopes, at the Central Criminal Court. The evidence for the defence was closed on the previous evening, and Madame Coombe dis- charged from custody, his Lordship holding there was no evidence against her. Mr. Russell put in several letters confirmatory of Jarrett's statement that she was very anxious to have Eliza sent to her at Winchester from Paris. Mr. Waddv then submitted that there was no evidence against Mr. Bramwell Booth on the main issue before the court, viz., was Booth a party to taking the child from its parents'control without the father's consent, ? There was,he contended, not a single tittle of evidence that Booth was a party to taking the child without its parents' consent. All he agreed to was a purchase of some girl or girls for a given purpose. The Judge decided there was a case to go to the jury. ADDRESS BY JARRETT'S COUNSEL. Mr. Russell then addressed the jury on behalf of Jarrett. His client was, lie said, charged with un- lawfully taking the child out of the possession of her legai custodian and against his will. He wished to submit that to make out the offense it would not be sufficient to show that one parent had assented and the other disseoted. The Judge said he felt very strongly that it was the father's consent which must be proved. Mr. Russell said it was his suggestion that it was not a crime to take the child with the mother's assent unless "he person was aware it was in con- travention of the father's wish. The Judge said he should tell the jury that a person taking a child without the consent of the father did so at, his peril. Mr. Russeli said he did not think there was any ground for suggesting the wife had her husband's consent to let the child go for an immoral purpose, but he did submit that she was clothed with such power in dealing with the child that her consent was sufficient to protect defendants from the penal consequences of the Act. The Judge said he was entirely against him in tbat view of the law. Mr. Russell, continuing his address to the jury, said the main points regarding Jarrett was, What was the view they took of the occurrence in Charles-street, on the 2nd and 3rd of June ? If they believed Jarrett represented that she wanted the'girl for honest service, then she was guilty. But did not the evidence bear out his contention that the cliilcl was handed over to her by the mother for wicked purposes ? He proposed to show that it did on the testimony, not of Jarrett, but of Mrs. Armstrong, her child, Mrs. Broughton, and Jane Farrar. The hypothesis for the Crown was that Jarrett was a lying, untruthful witness, but. that was controverted by her failure to make her evidence dovetail with Stead's Lily" article. It was unfair and unjust to Jarrett to rely for proof of falsitv of evidence on discrepancies with Stead's statement, seeing that he received her statement while under intense excitement and did not reduce it to writing for weeks afterwards. The learned counsel then proceeded to analyse the evidence for the prosecution. The following were, he said, the questions which his lordship intended to submit to the jury—first, did Stead and Jarrett take Eliza Armstrong out of the possession of her father? Second, did Jarrett, by falsely representing she wanted Eliza as a servant, induce her mother to let her go, or did the mother consent to her going to be used for an immoral purpose? Third, if for an immoral purpose, was the taking away against the will of the father? And, fourth, were Booth ancl Jacques respectively parties to taking the child out of the possession of her father? He asked the jury to say by their verdict that Jarrett, when she took the child, did it fully believing Mrs. Arm- strong and Mrs. Broughton knew she was intended, not for honest service, but for something else. (The learned council spoke for two hours.) MR. STEAD'S ADDRESS TO THE JURY. Mr. Stead npxt addressed the jury on his own behalf. He expressed regret that, by the judge's ruling, he was prevented calling forty.witnesses to prove there was real necessity for what he did. He remarked that the Attorney-General did not impute an ill motive to him, and said it was his desire to show a really strong motive for his action in the public interest. He asserted it was not a rare thing for mothers to sell the chastity of their daughters. Mr. Stead then drew a vivid picture of the evil state of the law which he sought to get altered, and said it could not be suggested that pecuniary con- siderations prompted him in taking the matter up, for no course was more likely to be fatal to the prosperity of a paper liun the one he took. He eloquently defended Jarrett's honesty of purpose and her refusal in the witness-box to make statements incriminating her old friends. Mr. Stead, in conclusion, reiterated his belief that Mrs. Broughton sold the child to Jarrett, and he contended that all he subsequently did was under the belief that Eliza had been absolutely sold to him. He had been anxious not to violate the laws of his country, and so soon as the parents really asked to have the child restored he was prepared to hand her over. He. however, believed the mother's wish to get the child back arose solely from a desire to clear herself from the charge her neighbours had preferred against her, aod that she was only the catspaw of other people. ADDRESS BY COUNSEL. Mr. H. Matthews, Q.C., then spoke on behalf of Jacques. He aid that Jacques was not shown to have had any knowledge whatever of the abduc- tion, and couid not, therefore, be held to be a party to it. As to what occurred a.t the midwife's house, that had nothing to do with the present case, and the jury must dismiss that from their minds; As to Jacques not going into the witness-box, he argued that thore was nothing proved for Jacques to deny. The case was then adjourned.
THE DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH…
THE DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH BURGLARS. ANOTHER ARREST. PRISONERS BEFORE THE MAGIS- TRATES. On Saturday a fourth man was arrested at Man. chester on a charge of being concerned in the jewel robbery in Cumberland and tho subsequent murderous assault upon policemen near Carlisle He gives the name of Baker, which is also the name of one of the other men in custody. The three prisoners, Anthony Behrens Rudge, James Baker, and John Martin, were charged at Carlisle on Saturday with robbery at Netherby, assaulting Sergeant Roche and Police-Constable Johnstone with intent to murder them on Wednes- day, and with the wilfiil murder of Constable Byrnes at Plumpton on Thursday. Formal evi- dence was given, and the prisoners were remanded for a week. Rudge asked that if witnesses were called for the purpose of identification the pri- soners might be placed among other men. The Chairman of the magistrates said this was the usual course, and would be pursued in this case. The man William Baker, who was apprehended at Manchester for being concerned in the jewel robbery at Netherby and the subsequent murder and attempted murder of policemen, has not been identified, and be will bo taken before the magistrates and discharged. The fourth man, who was met on the road by the police after the robbery, is, therefore, still at liberty, but efforts are being continued for hjs apprehension. John Martin, one of the prisoners who was identified as being concerned in the murder of Inspector Simmons at Romford, has just been identified by a Glasgow detective as having been one of those who committed a robbery at Crookston last Saturday week. He and others were chased by a constable, but fired three shots and the con- stable retired. The police-officers who were wounded in the en- counters with the men who are supposed to have committed tho burglaries at Netherby Hall are pro- gressing favourably, although there is still some ground for anxiety in the condition of Constables Fortune and Johnston, the latter of whom has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in recogni- tion of his courageous conduct. In a letter re- ceived by Mr. Dunne, the chief-constable, her Majesty the Queen expresses her sorrow at the treatment received by the police, and makes in- quiries respecting the condition of the wounded officers. Sir Frederick Graham, at whose house the burglary was committed, has forwarded £50 for distribution among the wounded men, the widow of the murdered officer Byrnes, and the two railway guards who were instrumental in cap- turing three of the prisoners.
THE CORK CATTLE TRADE.
THE CORK CATTLE TRADE. ARRIVAL OF A NEW STEAMEH. EXCITING SCENES. The Danish steamer Constantine, tho first of the three boats chartered by the Cattle Dealers' Association and National League to carry cattle from Cork to England in opposition to the Steam Packet Company's steamers, arriyed on Saturday, and caused some excitement. She was imme- diately boarded by a large crowd. She is better adapted for the cattle traffic than the Steam Packet, Company's boats. The crowd endeavoured to make the crew haul down the Danish flag and hoist a green one with a crownless harp, and dissatisfaction was expressed at the refusal. A member of the crew of the Danish steamer Constantine was arrested for having cut three fingers off a Cork Nationalist, who was amongst the crowd demanding that the Danish flag be hauled down. A number of merchants have been solicited, on the part of the National League, to patronise the opposition steamers, which are in- tended to sail thrice weekly. The Steam Packet Company ordered their steamer Pelican to lay up on Saturday, and the crew were discharged. It is estimated the opposition steamers will take away half the Steam Packet Company's traffic. The steamer Cincora, the property of Messrs. Richards, Liverpool, chartered by tho Cattle Dealers' Association, arrived shortly before noon, and left on Monday evening with a cargo of cattle, horses, and sheep, numbering altogether over 1,000 head. During the evening one of the crew of the Cincora hoisted the British ensign, but it was per- emptorily ordered down by the cattle dealers, the command being carried out amidst the cheers of a large crowd assembled on the quay. The Steam Packet Company's boats left on Monday without carrying any cattle. Tho Boycotting arrangements of the Cattle Dealers' Association have received an unexpected check. They have been in communication with the English carrying companies, with a view to having through rates established, but the English companies consider this impracticable unless the Cattle Association register as common carriers. Their doing this, however, would, of course, render their position untenable. Failing to establish through rat.es, they are determined to work on tn- dependent lines. The Steam Packet Company are prepared to spend a hundred thousand pounds in fighting them.
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.THE REIGN OF TERROR AT CARDIFF
THE REIGN OF TERROR AT CARDIFF WHOLESALE EVICTIONS OF THE DEJa MONDE. DEPUTATION TO THE HEAD-CONSTABLE. The streets of Cardiff on Monday were the scene of novel, and yet painful, proceedings. Great attention has lately been given by the authorities to the large amount of immorality prevailing, and several convictions have within the last few weeks been recorded against those who derive the main profit accruing from a nefarious traffic in vice. The revelations of our social evil were so shocking that steps were taken to clear out the waifs of the streets from their homes. But the necessity of action drove the authorities to ar. extreme of pitiless severity. Under the new Borough Act a large number of notices were served during last week upon the owners and agents of houses known to be kept for vicious purposes. Awed by the majesty of the law, and dreading the penalties of disobedience, many of these houseowners on Monday morning evicted their unfortunate tenants bag and baggage." However gigantic the evil, action so injudicious as this is can have no other effect than the creation of a spurious sympathy for the victims, so called. The hardship of such a pro- ceeding the evictions of Monday fully demon- strated. From Peel-streot, Frederica-street Nelson-street, and the purlieus of "Tiger Bay" the members of the fallen sisterhood were summarily ejected. Attracted together by the one common bond of sympathy, they met in large numbers and com- menced discussing their grievances in language which, if not elegant, was certainly powerful. This, however, did not satisfy them, so they forthwith determined to wait upon the Chief-Constable and propound for his solution the knotty problem of finding them a shelter. Marching two by two they proceeded along Bute-street and St. Mary- street to the Central Police Station, where a dele- gate was sent in to interview the chief-constable. This novel demonstration caused a very large concourse of people to assemble, and several policemen were told off to clear the streets. The girls, however, ware very orderly, and on being told Mr. Hemingway was out departed as they came, not, however, before a kindly soul, who, possibly, had the beautiful lines of Tom Hood in mind at the time, had given a little substantial assistance, with the remark, "lam a father and have daughters of my own." On receipt of the information Call again from their messenger a move was made to a public-house near, where they swarmed into a room several degrees too small for their adequate accommodation. So full were they of the matter in hand that a sympathetic friend of the opposite sex who desired a place in their midst was shut out from the charmed circle with the words," This room is engaged; we are a deputation." After a second call at the police-station, with no better result, the whole body marched back to their old haunts, where, with that carelessness engendered by their precarious life, the serious aspect of the question seemed soon to be forgotten. Music being called, dancing was commenced to the wheezings of an accordion. As the revelry increased so did their spirits rise, and their gyrations became more active, until one modest young lady was heard to suggest to a sister that she was showing rather too much of her boot. Thus admonished, the moro lively one moderated her transports, and time was called for the purpose of a general liquidation." The girls had arranged to go a third time to the police- station at seven o'clock, and we understand that Mr. Hemingway had conferred with Inspector Price, and had arranged to find a lodging for any who might apply for it. Overcome probably by the afternoon's proceedings, the demonstrators ceased to demonstrate, some finding a friendly shelter with more fortunate acquaintances, and others making their way to the union.
SOCIAL PURITY MEETING AT CARDIFF.
SOCIAL PURITY MEETING AT CARDIFF. THE RECENT EVICTIONS FROM BROTHELS. A meeting of the committee of the Cardiff Branch of the Social Purity League was held at the Town- hall on Wednesday. The Mayor (Mr. A. Fulton) presided, and there were also present the Dean of Llandaff, the Revs. V. Saulez, G. Har- greaves, A. Tilly, A. G. Russell, J. Nugee, D. Morgan, and E. E. Allen, Drs. Fiddian, Davies (lion, secretaries), and Maurice Evans, and Mr. Lewis Williams.—Several cases were reported, and steps were taken for investigation. Attention was drawn to the recent evictions of prostitutes, and it was stated that a sufficiency of funds had some time ago been placed by friends at the dis- posal of the head-constable to provide for such girls, or to send them to other homes, but the difficulty was to get them to avfil themselves of it. Mr. Lewis Williams and some friends placed £10 at the disposal of Mr. Heming- way, but he did not require it. The offer, how- ever, remained good.—The Rev. G. Hargreaves said it was a most difficult thing to get these un- fortunate women to leave their life. At a midnight meeting held at a coffee tavern some time ago they had thirty such there, but only three con- sented to remain during the night. They went to the House of Mercy, but before a week had passed two of them had gone back to their old life. Many of them were afraid to go home. One had said to him, when he had advised her to go to her friends, If 1 go my father will kill me." Neither did they like to go to a Home," for they very much resented discipline. Such places as the House of Mercy at Penarth did not meet these cases. They were for those who wished to reform.—The Dean of Llandaff said it would not do to have the Penarth Homo made into a mere lodging. It was for those who were willing to amend, and those who were ejected would not at the same moment have very good feelings engendered in their minds.—The Rev, V. Saulez said at Canton they had a small night refuge, where anyone could be taken in at all hours of the night. A comfortable bed was given to them, and if in the morning they showed signs of repentance they were kept.—The Dean re- marked that in proportion to the energy displayed by the society so would this work be increased.— Mr. Lewis Williams said he had talked the matter over with the Roman Catholic clergy, for a. very large section of the lower class of prostitutes were, unfortunately, connected with the Irish popula- tion, and it was to the credit of the Roman Catholic clergy that they had been making very con- siderable provision at Penylan.—It was understood that steps would be taker, to provide a number of refuges for the temporary accommodation of those who showed a desire to return to a better life, and a sub-committee, consisting of the Rov. J. Har- greaves, Drs. Evans. Fiddian, and Davies, and Mr. Lewis Williams, was appointed to confer with the newly-formed Vigilance Committee as to the lines of action to be taken by the two societies.
THE NEW CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT…
THE NEW CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT ACT. A HOUSEOWNER HEAVILY FINED AT SWANSEA. At Swansea Police Court on Tuesday (before Mr. J. C. Fowler, stipendiary) Josiah Cock, of Duke- street, was charged with letting premises in Caer- street for the purposes of a brothel. Mr. Maudsley (town-clerk's office) prosecuted, and Mr. Stephens defended.—It appeared from the statement made in court that a house in Caer-street, which was one of the most notorious brothels in the town, was leased by the defendant to Redinore, who was convicted last week for keeping another brothel, and who had been convicted five times for similar offences since 1871. Redmore had frequently been in arrears of rent, and so defendant, it was urged, could have entered into possession if he so desired. There was also a clause in tho lease that the house should not be used for improper purposes.—Ser- geant Smith proved that the house was one of the worst in the town.—For the defence it was con- tended that defendant had no power to break the lease, and that he had endeavoured without suc- cess to clear the tenant out.—The Stipendiary said he was convinced the defendant had committed an offence under the new Act, and he would be fined .£20 and costs.
DR. CARTER MOFFAT'S AMMONIAPHONE…
DR. CARTER MOFFAT'S AMMONIA- PHONE LECTURE-CONCERTS. These concerts were given on Monday and Tuesday in the Park-hall, Cardiff, to crowded and enthusiastic audiences. So great was the demand for admission that hundreds were unable to gain admittance. However, it is satisfactory to learn that two more concerts will be given on Friday and Saturday. Miss Cooper presided at the piano- forte, and a number of Cardiff artistes took part in the programme, which included singing, reading, and reciting, before and after using the Ammoni- phone, when the voices were in every in- stance improved. Dr. Carter Moffat gav« a lucid explanation of the extraordinary invention with which he is doing so much to beautify the tones of all who desire to use their voices for pro- fessional and every-day work. Tickets for the re- maining concerts may be had free of Mr. C. B. Harness, at Messrs. Cooper, Coutts, and Company's, 50, Crockherbtown. At Tuesday night's concert a large number of well-known gentlemen bore overwhelming testimony to the extraordinary value of the Ammoniaphone for beautifying the voice and relieving the chest of oppression and pain.
MR. MATTHEW ARNOLD APPOINTED…
MR. MATTHEW ARNOLD APPOINTED TO A SPECIAL MISSION. Mr. Matthew Arnold (the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian understands) has been asked by the authorities at the (Council Office whether he would go to Berlin and Paris to get information for them as to free schools. Mr. Arnold has accepted this offer, and will start for Berlin in a few days. Ho wttl be away from Eng- land for about six weeks.
DEATH OF A FOUNDER OF THE…
DEATH OF A FOUNDER OF THE LIBERATION SOCIETY. The Rev. J. P. Mursell, a well-known Baptist preacher, who, together with the late Edward Miall, founded the Liberation Society, died at Leicester on Monday night. He was over eighty years of age.
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H. J. HAYES (Mumbles).—In the letter nothing of vital importance seems omitted. We are too crowded to re-produce the correspondence here. GWILVM" (Canton),-We note what you say, but. in the interests of the deserving institution itself, with- hold publication until we have made inquiry, especially since yon do not write over your proper name. LABOURER" (Christina-street).—Should have your proper name attached. ONE OF THE SUFFERERS (Canton).—Ditto. "PONTUX" (Pyle).—Thanks. The Ignorance and bitter unscrupulousness of Welsh Badicats are simply de- plorable. J. EowEtf (Cardiff).—Tom Sayers died November 11, 1665. PHILJXETHES (Tenby).—The book is not at all scarce, and the passages you quote are tolerably well-known to every studeut of Church history. Their re-produc tion iu our columns would not be of much use. "Ve thank you, however, for your trouble. HUSBAND AND WIFE. H." (Glyn) is advised that the 3eparMe estate of It wife and the goods purchased therewith are protected by the Married Women's Property Act aaimt any claim by the husband or his creditors but if he were to become bankrupt, and the goods should be in his order and disposition at the date of the receiving order, they might be claimed by the Official Receiver or the trustee of his estate. For the purpose of protecting the goods (if necessary) from any execution creditor of the husband it miyht be well to have them settled upon trustees for the exclu- sive benefit of the wife during her life, and afterwards as might be desired but the settlement would have to be registered under the Bills of Sale Act, 1879. If there had been a marriage settlement this publicity would have been avoided, as it is not necessary to register a marriage settlement. COSTS.—"Bill of Sale" (BreCOll) is informed that we do not give estimates of costs. He should ask his solicitor the amount will not be very serious, and it will have to be paid by the borrower. PROPOSED must have the mortgage prepared by his own solicitor, who will investigate the title of the borrower on his (the lender's) behalf, and whose costs will have to be paid by the borrower. It will be necessary to see that the trustee in tbe bank- ruptcy has no claim upon the house, LESSOR AND LESSEE:.—" E. G." (Ystrad Rhondda) is ad- vised tll1.t the delay indicated would not be such a breach of covenant as would necessarily lead to a f, feiture of the lease, as the lessor might compel the performance, and he would sustain no irreparable injury by a short delay. PREMATURE DF.I.IVKKY.—A Daily Reader" (Briton Ferry) does not explain in what way he has been In- jured by the goods in question being delivered less than a fortniglit before the appointed time. If he will explain this, we shall be happy to advise him. He cannot have a good ciuse of action for damages if he lias suffered no 11l.JI1I'Y. NOTICE TO QUIT.—"G-. B." (Chepstow) is advised that the notice which he has had served upon his landlord is useless. By the Agricultural Holdings Act he is entitled to receive, and bound to give, a year's notice before the tenancy of the farm occupied by him can be determined. He ean give notice next February, and leave in the month of February, 1887. -A.GKKK.MKNT OF TENANCY.—"Tom Jones" (Swansea) forgot, to euclose copy of the agreement on which he wishes to have our opinion. MID-KENT (Aberdare).—There are so many other things to talk about just now that you must excuse us for turning from this one. C. H. CHAPPELL (Penarth).—We do not wonder at your not receiving answers. You have not yet learned how to fonnulate questions so as to make direct answers possible. G. H. T." (Pentre).-A mile and a half. INCOMK-TAX.—"A Householder" (Cathays) must give notice of appeal, and then attend on the appointed day before tbe Commissioners with his evidence. He willlind instructions at the foot of his assesament paper. APPKBNTICESHIP.—We could not advise Indenture (Neath) positively without seeing a copy of the in- denture; but, probably, the apprenticeship is still in existence. At all events, it would not be prudent for the apprentice to leave until he has been satisfied on this puint, BILL OF BALK. — RE-REGISTRATION.—"A Constant Reader (Aberavon) is advised that a bill of sale ought in every Case to be re-registered at least a few days be. fore the expiration of five years from the date of the previous registrai ion, whether that be the first, second, 01' any ot,her time, UNSTAMPED RECEIPT.—" Philo (Swansea) ought to have asked for a stamped receipt, or at least pointed out the omission to use stamp. It would not be quite fair to report to the authorities an omission which may have been a mere inadvertence, and in which he tacitly acquiesced. Probably the authorities would not prosecute in such a case, but would accept an assurance that the omission was accidental and a promise of greater care in fnt11re. B." (Pontwalby).—Rliigos is, we believe, a hamlet for petty sessional and a parish for Poor-law purposes. It will be In the Parliamentary Division of Mid- Glamorgan. The situation of the polling place will be duly announced. Your assistant-overseer would give you all the information, we should fancy.
DISESTABLISHMENT.
DISESTABLISHMENT. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." Sin,—May I suggest tha.t some expedient be re- sorted to during the ensuing three weeks to impart a more distinct knowledge on this subject to the working classes generally ? As one who is in frequent contact with mechanics and labourers, I continually broach this matter to them, and find in most cases the utmost ignorance exists as to what the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church of England really mean, and on being told they invariably say, We don't want any of .the Church's private property or income; we want only a severation from the State, that it may be placed on a level with the Nonconformist places of worship." Could not some such address as that given by the Rev. C. J. Thompson at St. John's Church on Sunday night last be printed in pam- phlet form and thoroughly circulated amongst all of the electors? I think no expense should be spared, and the most strenuous efforts should be used in defence of our Church, which, to every straightforward, thinking man, must appear in very great danger at present, besides the prospect of raising a revolution in this country to a far greater extent than was ever known should the aim of these base agitators be successful.—I am, kc., CONSERVATIVE CHURCHMAN. Cardiff, Nov. 2.
DOES MR. FRED DAVIS DESERVE…
DOES MR. FRED DAVIS DESERVE THE COLLIERS VOTE j' TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." SIB,—Mr. Fred Davis has lately been explaining his views on political questions to the electors of the Rhondda. Owing, probably, to the fact that little matters are beneath his consideration, these explanations contain no allusions to the necessity of amending the Game Laws, neither has he re- ferred to the justice or injustice of landlords in reserving entirely for themselves the right of fish- ing in our rivers. The inhabitants of Resolven have, through Mr. Davis's action, been unpleasantly made acquainted with his views on this subject. As is well known, the future repre- sentative" (or his father) has leased the hunting and fishing on the Rheola Estate. Previous to his advent to the Vale of Neath people were allowed to fish unmolested in certain parts of the river. Mr. Davis, as soon as he came into possession, de creed that this practice must be discontinued" Two keepers were appointed to watch the river' with instructions to prosecute all persons caught' fishing. The keepers one day in tho summer of this year caught two or three men fishing in a part of the river where no one had previously been stopped. The result was that they were summoned to appear before the magistrates. The summonses were adjourned once or twice in consequence of the men's contention that they were not on land belonging to Mr. Davis. The offenders were ulti- mately mulcted in fines and costs, amounting in the aggregate to many pounds. These men who had to pay so dearly for their amusement were poor colliers, having large families to main- tain, and who, being idle that day, went to fish for diversion! Mr. Davis's conduct is the more unpardonable when compared with the courteous kindness of Major Lee, the landowner. The latter never prosecuted; Mr. Davis, the tem- porary possessor, prosecuted on the first oppor- tunity. Major Lee was a Conservative Mr. Davies a Radical. In affairs of this kind, as well as of every other, the Radicals are infinitely superior in pre- cept, but in practice, alas! their fine precepts are represented by the rankest tyranny. Judging from Mr. Davis's words, the comfort and general welfare of the working man are regarded by him with great solicitude. His conduct in the capacity of petty landlord justifies the belief that he would be a tyrannical oppressor if he really had the power. It is to be hoped that the Rhondda electors will keep in mind the harsh manner in which he has dealt with their fellow-workmen in the Vale of Neath.—I am, &c., ANGLER.
PRINCIPAL JAYNE AND THE ENGLISH…
PRINCIPAL JAYNE AND THE ENGLISH CHURCH UNION. TO THE EDITOlt OF THE WEEKLY MAIL." SIR,—In the present crowded state of your columns you will not thank me for a long letter; hardly, perhaps, for even so short a missive as I now propose limiting myself to. But I do beg to be allowed, not only as one who feels a deep in- terest in all that concerns sound religious teaching in the Principality, but more particularly as a Churchman who of recent years has often noticed, and as often rejoiced in, the marked progress under Principal Jayne's regime in the prosperity of Lam- peter College, to express my great sorrow, almost consternation, at finding from your issue of to- day that the said Principal—the head of our one special Church of England seminary for educating clergy for the Church in Wales—had publicly identified himself with the body calling itself the "Encrlish Church Union" by delivering an address at the annual meeting of the Cardiff branch of that body. I feel sadly conscious how little likely a protest from a layman like myself will be to carry weight with the generality of your readers. Failing any- one else doing o, however, I do protest most emphatically against one in Principal Jayne's very responsible position identifying himself, or allow- ing others to identify him, with so essentially Romanising a confederacy as, confessedly on all hands, the English Church Union has over and over again been proved to be. Clear evidence of its character in this particular abounds even in its own official dicta. I content myself here with giving the opinion of the late visitor" of this very College of Lampeter, namely, the late Bishop Thirlwall, who, in a letter written so far back as 1868 in answer to a memorial from parishioners of Tenby), speaking of the English Church Union, said, I think that no Churchman who does not desire the subversion of our Reformed Church, and its final absorption into the Church of Rome, can too deeply distrust, or too strenuously oppose, the proceedings of that association." The incubus of disestablishment appears just now to haunt men's minds everywhere, and at the meeting in question I see a letter was read from the president, Lord Halifax, recommending the members to refuse to support candidates not pre- pared to repudiate disestablishment. But what consistent Churchman, let me ask, would lift a finger to prevent, indeed would not rather welcome, the spoliation, if the confessed aims and objects of the English Church Union are to '—.j attain the success its prime movers are so ardently; bent on bringing about, namely, in the words of it9? official organ," Nothing short of visible unity witll the Church of Rome ?—I am, &c., WM. CUST GWYNNE, M.D. Tenby, Oct. 30.
■—--4 WORKING-MEN'S CANDIDATES.
— 4 WORKING-MEN'S CANDIDATES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." 1 SIR,—I cannot understand why the working-merf of Glamorgan are throwing away the opportunity of being bona fide represented "by two or thre? clever members of their own class. Are they con4 tent to let the employers take every seat? How can these capitalists understand the feelings, wiahe needs, and real life of the working-man from th< working-man's points of view? Capital and labour constitute two different points of view. The working-men in their congresses profess to want shorter hours, better houses, more hoW days; and yet, when an election comesJ they scarcely move, though if they de- termined to run one or two clever workmen they would surely be returned. Is Mabon th3 only clever, able speaker they can find in th^ county and boroughs? Perhaps they may sa) that it costs too much money. And yet if 5,004 workmen would give a shilling each they would find that the j6250 would pay expenses and send their man to London for a session. It is not a question of politics, but of working-men's representation. A very clever, independent artisan will be listened to, and take a goocl place in the House when most employers would be no where." The House will sympathise with the workman, and if he has anything useful and valuable to say he will have his hearing. It if not yet too late.—I am, &c., VERUS. Swansea.
FREE EDUCATION. ,
FREE EDUCATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." SIR,—I think it would be better for Mr. Cham- berlain if he were to talk about introducing a But limiting the expenditure of School Boards and then, talk about free education, as I am fully satisfied! that it will be dear education if carried on under: the system of School Boards. Mr. Chamberlain is' trying to win the votes of the working men by telling them that it is only right and proper thati 1 their children should receive a thorough educationJ and that such education should be given them gratuitously. Now, sir, I fail to see where the free education" comes in. I attended a police-court the other day, and I must say that from what transpired I have come to the conclu- sion that Mr. Chamberlain has made a mistake in the word free," which should be dear," and so read "dear education for the working man." The in- cident as it happened is this:—An overseer pre- sented his rate-book for the purpose of having af new rate allowed, and when asked if it was the same as before he replied, No, it is now Is. 8d. for three months instead of lOd." He was asked to explain the great increase, an4 replied: Well, we have been unfortunate enough to have a School Board in our parish." After looking rather surprised" the magistrateli allowed the rate. Does the increase of rates look: like free education ? The question is of such vital importance to the working men that I hope' they will consider well before they give their. verdict, and ask themselves this simple question If there is an increase of lOd. in the £ when the school fees are paid. what will it be when there are no fees paid? For myself, I think the time haa arrived when something should be done to reduce the enormous expenditure in Board Schools.v I am, &c., PRO BONO PUBLICO. Oct. 29.
A NUT FOR SIR HUSSEY VIVIAN…
A NUT FOR SIR HUSSEY VIVIAN TO CRACK. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." SIR,-It is well-known throughout the Peninsula of Gower that Sir Hussey Vivian destroys the ground game for his tenants, but I fear few people know how it is done, and to what extent. As the general election is so near, I may as well let his constituents know, so that they may be aware ol the kind of landlord they seek to return to Parlia, ment. On the land farmed by himself (Park-le4 Breos) he instructs his keepers to stop the netting as soon as they fail to catch two rabbits of a night, but on the land farmed by his tenants the keepers must stop as soon as they fail to get twenty of a night. Well might Sir Hussey have given up con- testing the Gower Division.—I am, &c., CHARITY.
A PASSENGER STATION FOR ROATH.…
A PASSENGER STATION FOR ROATH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "WEEKLY MAIL." Sis,—Pardon me for taking up valuable space*! but I want to call attention to the fact that that inhabitants of Roath are put to very great incon-J venience in having to walk or ride to the present? Great Western Railway Station when wanting to go to Bristol or elsewhere, besides having to pay un-I necessary mileage. I think the ratepayers ought to take the matter ap in earnest as the parish o. Roath has a population which now exceeds 35,000? and certainly ought to be provided with a pas< senger station the same as other places. At Bristol; for instance, we find stations within easy distance of each other. I hope the ratepayers will considel this such an important question that they wilj endeavour to send members to the council whd will give it their special attention.—I am, &c., JOHN FRANK. Clifton-street, Roath, Oct 30.
THE SEAMEN'S'READING-ROOMS…
THE SEAMEN'S'READING-ROOMS AT BILBAO- TO THE EDITOR OF THE WEEKLY MAIL." SIR,—Will you kindly allow me, through youfl, paper, to inform our friends that the Luchanaj Reading-rooms for Seamen will be closed fron# Tuesday, November 3, until such time as the pre. sent severe visitation of cholera is over in this district ? We had not intended to close the rooms, but many of our seafaring friends have strongly advised our doing so as a means of preventing those on board the ships from coming ashore, thus to a great extent diminishing the danger of con- tagion. We have, therefore, with extreme regrer, 4 considered it right to act upon their suggestion.- I am, &c., E. M. HODGSON. Bilbao, Spain, Oct. 31.
DISESTABLISHMENT AND DISEN-…
DISESTABLISHMENT AND DISEN- i DOWMENT. AN IMPORTANT ADDRESS. SIGNIFICANT ACTION OF LIBERAL PEERS. The following important address bearing on th< agitation for tne disestablishment and disendow- ment of the Church of England was published on Wednesday: To our Fellow-Countrymen who are entitled to Votes in the Approaching Elections. We who have signed this address, being laymen. firmly convinced that the maintenance of the Church of England in the position it now holds is of vital importance to the nation, desire to call your attention to the danger to which the Churcbi as a great national institution, will be exposed if you should fail to use your votes in the approach- ing elections for its defence. You must all be aware that the enemies of the Church who have assumed the name of Liberationists are making strenuous efforts throughout the country to extort from candidates for seats in the Dew Parliament promises that, if elected, they will vote for the disestablishment of the Church, and in a recent circular the Executive Committee of the Libera- tion Society described the skilful organisation itil has created for this purpose, and boasted of the success it has met with. It is not disputed that a very large number of promises to vote against the Church have been obtained, but the gravity of this fact is not suffi- ciently understood. Because these promises have usually been vague, and in many instances given with reluctance, it is supposed to be unlikely that general assent would be given to any measure of disestablishment. So far as the immediate future is concerned, this may probably be a correct anticipation, but if a majority of the members of the House of Commons should be returned pledged to the principle of de- priving the Church of England of the position it now holds, it must soon become impossible for any Administration to maintain itself in power without Parliament taking in hand a measure for that pur- pose. And there is great danger that if the friends of the Church stand by without taking vigorous measures of self-defence its enemies, by their activity and skilful electioneering tactics, might secure a majority in the House of Commons, in spite of there being a minority in the nation. That is what we must expect to happen if there should be apathy and an absence of vigorous and well- directed exertion on the part of Englishmen who desire to maintain the National Church, during the next few weeks. If they wish to preserve this great national institution they have no time to lose, but must be up and stirring. It is not enough that they should individually refuse their votes to every candidate for a seat in Parliament who declines to pledge himself to resist the projects of the Liberationists. In order to contend with success against the organisation of that party, there must be organisa- tion on the other side. The Liberationists have extorted promises of support from many un- willing candidates by leading them to believe that only by that means can they secure their elections; candidates should be made to understand that by yielding to such pressure they will lose more votes than they will gain. This might easily be accom- plished if the friends of the Church would seek the strength derived from combined action, and would form societies in the different constituencies for the purpose of demanding from every candi- date an assurance of loyal support to the Estab- lished Church. PersQlls of all varieties of political opinion should be asked to join such societiesi which should be kept quite aloof from party politics, making the defence of the Church the sola object of their union. We beg earnestly to recommend these luggelJll tions to your consideration. GREY, WESTMINSTER, FORTESCUE, PENZANCE, CREWE, WARREN DE TABLEY, BEDFORD, MOUNT-TEMPLE, HALIFAX, SOMERSET. FITZWILLIAM, DEVON, DUCIE, EBCBY, SELBORNE, J. C. DtTNDAS, T. Huonxs, G. HARWOOD, E. P. BoUTEBlXf
ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.
ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE. On Saturday last the Lord Bishop of LlaDdalt" held a special service at the Palace Chapel, LI*0' daff, when the Rev. Charles Edward Griffith, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge, "as licensed to the Perpetual Curacy of Blaenavon,0 the nomination of the Blaenavon Company. 1 The Bishop of Llandaff will hold a Senff ordination service at the Cathedral on the 20th of December.
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