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THE WELSH PRESS [By GrWTLIEDYDD."] WELSH CONGREGATIONALISM. The proceedings of the annual meetings at Cardiff of the Welsh Congregationalists (or Independents, as they are better known* contain valuable material for the student of "Cymru Fydd." There were perceptible about the meetings and the men who attended them elements of of life and vigour that must leave their influence upon the future of the Principality. The majority of the delegates present are men who have risen from the lowest ranks of society by the force of their own talents, and they are conscious of their strength. Very few of them show any evidence of culture, but there is about them a sturdiness of character and a resolute- ness of will which convinced the onlooker that they would make their mark on the future of Welsh life. They can scarcely be called a religious organisation, for they have no constitution or confession of faith. Every congregation is independent, and the minister may preach any doctrine he likes. Theology takes a subordinate place among them, and social and political questions take the lead. "D. S. D. of the "Celt"—one of the lead- ing ministers writes thus of the OardM meeting:—"Everything passed off satisfac- torily. I was delighted with the fact that everything was done in Welsh. The subjects discussed were: The Liberal Ministry, the House of Commons, the Ho-use of Lords, Home Rule, disestablishment and disendow- ment, Local Option, county councils, parish councils, and all the questions of the day- and all in pure Welsh. The laity are, behind the ministers in their interest in public matters. The democratic spirit was uni- versal in every speech and every sermon. The old people have ceased to be leaders- that rotten and sickly practice has dis- appeared. Young men formed four-iifths of the meetings." The "Tyst" devotes the whole of its pages to a report of the pro- ceedings, and expresses its pleasure at the interest and unanimity shown in relation to the great questions of the day. It admits, however, that there was a difference of opinion on the education question. There are a few educated men .among the ministers who dread the secularising tendencies of the denomination. Professor Tyssil Evans, M.A., who presided over the education meet- ing, expressed himself in terms which must have been unpalatable to the majority of his hearers. He said:—"Education divorced from religion is a. curse instead of a buessmg I would have you feel, if I coul; that sound religious teaching is more needed now than ever. I am not satisfied with the religious standard in our colleges. The college is too often looked upon as a stepping-stone to a good Church instead of a place to train the mind for the great work of the ministry. I say without faltering that I would rather make religion a Dart of the teaching in our public schools than allow our young people to grow up in ignorance of it. There is reason to fear that there are thousands of persons in Wales ignorant of religious things, and that slight is the knowledge of the rnaJo- r'ity of the great, questions which our fore- fathers considered all important." The way way in which the vernacular papers treat the great meeting at Cardiff is strongly illustrative of the absence of homogeneity among the Welsh people. Whilst the Inde- pendents throughout the Principality were absorbed in the meetings of their Union, the other denominations took no interest m them. Indeed, the Baptist and Wesleyan organs ignored them altogether, and the Methodist "Goleuad" printed only a short, common- place article, which bears a strong family resemblance to the one which appears :n the "Tarian. The only question on which Welsh Nonconformists agree is hostility to tine Established Church, although the Church is co-extensive with the Principality, and has been interwoven with the nation for eighteen hundred years. WELSH WEglEYANISM. Whilst the Independents were holding their annual meeting at Cardiff the Welsh Wesleyans were absorbed in their conference at Birmingham. The "Gwyliedydd," tne Welsh organ of the denomination, is full of reports of Weslevan matters, itS if religious Wales were all Weslevan. It is characteris- tic of the organs of the Welsh denominations to ignore each other, and yet they talk Dig about united Wales and Welsh Home Rule. The Wesleyans are a small and weak body in Wales, and, in order to keep matters together, they imitate the other denomina- tions in their services and more of action. No Welsh paper, for instance, is more bitter against the Church than the "Gwyliedydd, and its politics are Radical in the extreme. It takes the part of the democratic party in the conference, and condemns the action of Dr. Eigg and the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes in relation to Weslevan reform. It also expresses approval of the admission of women as members of the conference. One of its correspondents says that Dr. Rigg is not over popular, but is, without question, the ablest administrator in the connexion. Oi the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes he writes — "He is very quick, and herein lies his strength as a debater. He is^ stronger m attack than in defence." Special attention is paid bv the crwyliedvod to the Rhondda Valley and Lancashire Missions. The repre- sentative of the latter gives a painful descrip- tion of the Welsh people who left North Wales for that oountv. showing the very superficial training of the young men among the Welsh Nonconformists. Like the majo- rity of the vernacular papers, the "Gwyl- iedydcf' exercises verv little control over its correspondence. The two last numbers ¡ contain attacks on the Rev. D. Young s new and valuable work on the history of Wesleyanism in Wales. THE" BANER" ON PUBLIC QUESTIONS. Th" LBaner," as my readers are aware, is considered the leading vernacular newspaper in the Principality. It is printed on better paper than its contemporaries, and sold at double the price. There are sixteen pages, the two first and the two last serving as a wrapper to the contents. The third page is devoted to the discussion of imortant public questions, and is supposed to be under the immediate inspiration of Mr. Thomas Gee himself. A perusal of this page is an interesting study, for it illustrates in a special manner the idiosyncrasies of tne official Welsh journalist. The writer of the special article in the "Baner is com- pletely absorbed in his subject, and wrues as -if he were the embodiment of wisdom and justice. The last article deals with the next o-eneral election, upon the issues of which the fate of Christendom seems to depena. The style of the Denbigh oracle is after that of the Hebrew prophets during the captivity. The following extracts are illustrations: "Is the Kingdom of Christ in Britain to be free 1 We must have an end for ever to the wicked and un-Scriotural system which inter- feres with the Divine right of the .Redeemer to free His kingdom and disciples from the fetters and tyranny of the world. Neither Home Rule for Ireland nor any other ques- tion—nor all other questions put together- count the weight of a feather in the scale against it. Are we prepared for the battle ? The situation is gravely. important, for if we are not true when the time arrives we shall lose the opportunity to give (a deadly blow to the monster of an Estab- lished Church that will not occur again for many years, and we shall be covered with disgrace in the sight of the civilised world. THE BUDGET. The RacEca.1 and Nonooinformist papers are delighted with the Budget of the C'han- celloir of the Exchequer. Everything that tends to bring the aristocracy and the Churdh into disrepute is hailed with satisfaction, and every attack upon the established institu- tions of this country is applauded. "ihe Lords," says the "Baner," "hate the Budget with perfect hatred." Two columns are de- voted to a consideration of whether the l.ords would venture to throw out "the greatest Budget of the century." The "Celt" says: "The aristocracy caused the large expendi- ture upon ship's of war, and Sir William Harcourt has arranged in his Budget that they shall pay for it. They grumble over the high death duties, but they have few sympathisers." "The Budget is the fairest and most liberal ever introduced into Par- liament," is the statement of the "Seren." "Hitherto," says the "Tarian," "the poor have paid the taxes, but the rich are now to bear their share." THE CELT" ON THE PRIME MINISTER. The following appears in large type in the editorial column of the "Celt" —"The most important news of late is that Ladas, Lord Rosebery's horse, has lost a race Isinglass is now the god of the gamblers. The natural consequence will be that the Tories will be in power after the next elec- tion. Rosebery, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, was present, and it is said that he looked broken-hearted on leaving the race- course. When Harcourt stated in the House of Commons that many a gentleman (?) lost ten thousand pounds during one afterncsn a member called out 'Rosebery.' Is it not painful to think that this is the sort of chief the Liberal party has, and that such a, person is the Premier of the greatest Empire in the world? People in the country have no idea of the extent and evil of gambling in society And yet we see the Prime Minister of Great Britain one of the leaders of this devilish set, who damn themselves and damn others also. But when Rosebery visits Car- diff we shall see ministers of religion, teacher's in Sunday Schools, and religious men of every sect doing him homage. They will meet him at the railway station, present him with addresses, and thank him for con- descending to visit Wales, and for the im- mortal honour conferred upon Cardiff by the visit of a person of the position, character, and imluence of Lord Rosebery." MISCELLANEOUS. The ^"Carnarvon Herald" has the follow- ing "We have diligently read the columns of our contemporaries during the past few days, but have not come across any explana- tion or defence of the hopeless apathy of the Welsh members in reference to the drop- ping of the Disestablishment Bill. So tar, therefore, we are entitled to repeat, as we do repeat, that the Welsh members, by their inexplicable want of unity and vigour, have allowed their country's cause to be 'side- tracked.' The "Llan" states that Mr. Acland's circu- lar to the managers of national schools is likely to stir up the clergy to take a more active interest in their schools than thev have been in the habit of doing. It admits thau the school's in many places have oeen neglected by the clergy. The "Goleuad" says that the last number of "Cymru" is very Methodistic—more than half the writers being Methodists—and that it is a very interesting number. One of the contributors to "Cymro" says that most of the "awdlau" of the "last quarter of a century are not worth the paper on which they are written, and that ^'Eben Fardd's" on "Dinystr Jerusalem" is worth the lot. A Welsh paper in North Wales, referring to the Primrose League, describes it as "Primros Lig." The "Genedl" states that Professor John Morris Jones, of the Bangor College, was so disgusted with the vanity of the Eistedd- fod that he went to the wood near Bramt River to meditate on the pomp of the world and the servility of certain people. "Methodist" condemrs in strong terms n "Yr Herald Cymraeg" the conduct of the English congregation of Welsh Methodists at Carnarvon having a sacred concert in their chapel on Sunday, a,nd says:—"Imagine the Apostles holding a concert in the tempi:; on a Sunday, with Stephen, Philip, Nicanor, and others selling tickets at the doors, and Rhl)d':I, 8Bd Veronica singing the solos inside." The "Baner" says that it would Le a national calamity if Mr. Lloyd-George re- tired from the House of Commons, and calls upon the Radical's of Carnarvon Boroughs to pay his expenses. !Ø.J:l

ANFIESEA'S NEW CHIEF CONSTABLE. The post of- chief-constable of Anglesea has been offered to Mr. Lewis Protheroe, police- inspector of Bangor. Mr. Protheroe is a native of Llindilc, Carmarthenshire, and was born in 1841. He joined the police force in 1861, when he was just twenty years of age, and was for some; time stationed at Beddgeiert. While there four prisoners escaped from Car- narvon Gaol, and defied all attempts to capture them. Mr. Protheroe came across the four at Nantmor, and watched them going into a stable to sleep. Single-handed he effected their captura lie was soon after made clerk to the chief-constable. In 1854 he was made a ser- geant, and three years later he was raised to an inspectorship. In 1869 he was made junior superintendent, and shortly after deputy chief- constable. In 1873 Mr. Protheroe again dis- tinguifhed himself by a clever and single- handed capture of a notorious rcbber who had infested the county and had committed num- berless crimes with impunity. In 1883, how- ever, Mr. Protheroe was degraded to the rank of inspector and removed to Portmadoo on account of his connection with certain criti- cisms of the late chief-constable of Carnarvon. While at Portm-adoc Mr. Protheroe again dis- tinguished himself by capturing a notorious housebreaker, and, after nine years of active wc.rk, he was transferred to Bangor, where he has remained till now. Mr. Protheroe is a Welsh-speaking Welshman and a Nonconfor- mist. =-

p ATlIETIC LETTER OF A SUICIDE. At Hammersmith on Monday Mr. Drew (coroner) held an inquiry with reference to the death of Edward Herbert Dalton, aged 29 years, a coffee-house keeper, lately residing at 26, Blythe-road, West Kensington, who committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver on Thursday. Subsequently, in his bedroom was found the following letter, addressed to his wife, who was from home owing to illness:- 26, Blythe-road, Hammersmith. My darling Wife,—I can stand this life no longer. To be called a murderer and to be accused of trying to cause your death has upset me, and the thought is more than I can tolerate. However, your father may alter his opinion now, for a more loving and true fausba-nd never lived. You, I (know, can speak different. Your people have done all they could for us. Everything on the premises I leave to you, my darling wife, Alice Dalton. I should like to be buried with my brother Charlie- that is, if Arthur does not mind. If he says no, put me as near as possible to. our dear little daughter at Ku'.ibpad. Tf you marry again do not part with your wedding ring. You will say I am out of my mind, but it is not so. May you have a life of prosperity.—Your loving husband, TED. The widow, who appeared greatly affected, said there was no truth in the statements in the deceased's letter. He was a kind husband, and had been greatly worried by her long ill- ness, and it was at his wish that she went away to get better. A verdict of "Suicide whilst tem- porarily insane" was returned.

The Boutcher School, Grange-road, Ber- mondsey, has just been closed for the summer holidays, and in a, report concerning the work of the school, issued on Saturday, a remarkable case of regular attenda-ne(i on the part of a girl named Ivy Freestone is mentioned. She has distinguished herself by attending seven years without being absent a single half-day, or being once late; and it is further stated that she has never missed paying her school money on a Monday morning. The body of another victim of the explosion off the Brambles was recovered on Friday morning. It is supposed to be that of William Oatley, of Cowes.

THE AFFAIRS OF MB. LLOYD LOUGHEB. Mr. Daniel Lloyd Lougher was publiclj examined at Cardiff Bankruptcy-court on Tuesday by Mr. T. H. Stephens, official receiver^' (before Mr. Registrar Langley).—Debtor stated; that he bad started life as a miller with his; father. He was in that business about twenty; years, during which time over a million ofi money had passed through his hands. When hai gave up the business of miller he had ma.de suffi-i cient to live retired. After that he went into a colliery speculation, and in that' undertaking he lost all his money, and also that of his brother. The books were in London having been taken there in connection with a case in the Chancery Division which had bee e going on for six or seven years. He had lo that action for reasons which he would not likq to explain.—Mr. Scott. (Messrs. Morgan and Scott) applied that the examination be closed^ and, the Official Receiver agreeing, the applh cation was acceded to.

AFFAIRS OF A LOCAL COAL AGENT. The public examination of J. Hier Lloyd, who traded as J. Hier Lloyd and Co., coal merchants and agents, of Cardiff Docks and elsewhere, took place (before Mr. Registrar Langley) at Cardiff Bankruptcy court on Tuesday.—In answer to Mr. T. H. Stephens, the Official jceiver, debtor said he had been sales agent to the Rudry Merthvr Colliery Company under a five years' agreement. He had also been agent to the Bargoed Col. ') 2e' liery Company, and came into possession of it through advancing cash for payment of colliers' wages amounting to £ 1.200, and there was a balance which he paid them by cheque* and bill. His father, to whom he had handed the lease, was now working the colliery with his own means. He gave the Rudry Company accom- modation bills for over £1,000 in respect of a promise they had not fulfilled. The company still owed him the money, but as they had dis- counted the bills the City of Gloucester Bank had got them, and had proved for them. His private liabilities amounted to about £ 200.— The examination was adjourned to enable the debtor to file certain additional particulars.

STRANGE ACT OF A SOLDIEB. The Central News Rome correspon lent, telegraphing on Tuesday morning, Days A remarkable incident is reported to- day from Milan, where military manoeuvres are in progress. A soldier, who was hidden in a wood near the spot where the manoeuvres were taking place, fired his rifle at his com*' rades, wounding ane man, and repeated tW act four times, until an officer and four pri- vates were wounded. Eventually the quarte* whence the shots proceeded was discovered,, and, on a picket being sent to arrest the con*' cealed enemy the man committed suicide. 'J'¡¡ao.: J

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