The Cardiff Times

LONDON PRESS CLUB. Why Mr Winston Churchill Heads the Newspapers. The twenty-second annual dinner jf the Press Club was held on Saturday evening at the Hotel Cecil, Lord Burnham, the president of the club, in the chair. The guests numbered about 230, and included Lord Glenesk, Mr Winston Churchill, M.P., the Rev. R. T. Campbell, Mr Cecil Raleigh, and Mr J. M. Le Sage. I Mr Spencer Leigh Hughes, in proposing the Imperial Parliament, pointed out that the House of Lords recognised the Press before the House of Commons, which was really founded by an alien immigrant. (Laughter.) Mr Winston Churchill, jn responding, Bpoke of the connection between politics and journalism. He said he doubted whether it was within the power of the Press to enhance the reputation of a political nonentity, or permanently to keep from public notice a really able man, but it could work great things amongst the mediocrities, and for that reason he thought the present Govern- ment would be well advised in doing whatever they could to conciliate the Press. (Laughter.) He carefully read the newspapers. He read the Times because it impressed him with the seriousness of life He read the "Morning Post because it made him feel so respectable. He read the Mail to find out the mood of the moment. He read the "Daily News" to put bis hand on the throb of the great heart of the nation, and he always finished with the Daily Telegraph because it gave him a feeling of contentment with everything—a pleasant feeling Of optimism and loyalty. The Rev. R. J. Campbell, in giving the toast of the Club, said there was a great similarity between the work of the pulpit and the Press, and he thought there was room for both of them. He recognised the high aims of the Press, but he would like to see them higher, and he made an appeal to them to do their best to get up a crusade to abolish the hopeless poverty of the Me tropolis.

ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE. Contemplated Extensions. The Court of Governors of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, met at Aber- ystwyth College on Saturday, Sir Lewis Morris presiding, in the absence of the president, Lord Rendel. Principal Roberts, in his report, stated that there were 453 students this session, being an increase of 13 compared with last session. He spoke of the success of students at examinations, and especially of .students from the new school of Jaw, which showed that that department was making excellent progress. Since the last meet- ing one great thing which bad occupied tneir attention had been fulfilled by the munificence of the Plasdinam family, who had promised 120,000 for building new chemical laboratories. There were other requirements which were hardly less urgent. When they looked back on past years and reviewed the response made in dealing with each necesbity as it arose they had full confidence that they should not Jack support in the future. The first object of their appeal was to secure the amount necessary to erect the first wing of the separate Welsh library on the Grogythan site promised by Loid Rendel. The room set apart for the temporary accommodation of the library wes alteady full. The second obiect of the appeal was to secure the capital necessary to provide for the immediate demands of the teach- ing work of the college, which were growing. Those were the needs for which they asked for voluntary support, and for other developments they looked to public authorities. An important adjunct of the agricultural department was the experimental farm of the joint colleges of the 9 counties, and the committee was arranging for a suitable site to commence work in the autumn of 1904. He referred to the proposed biological station for the conduct of fishery investigation on the western coast. The Council presented their report, in which they placed on record their deep gratitude to Mrs Edward Davies, Mr David Daviea, and the Misses Davies, of Plasdinam. for the incalculable service they bad rendered the college by their. munificent promise to defray the cost of erecting the new chemical laboratories. The gift was the more precious by reason of the fact that it was associated by the donors with the memory of the late Mr Edward Davies, one of the noblest men and one of the truest friends ever connected with the work of the college. The Council appealed for support towards the new Welsh library and the professorial endowment fund. The Aberys- twyth Corporation had taken a practical step in the proposal to establish a marine station by generously constructing a wall for an aquarium near the college. A discussion took place as to the financial needs of the college, and Mr H. C. Fryer. Aber- ystwy th, suggested an application to the Treasury for an increased giant, whereon Mr E. D. Jones thought they had better leave well alone. Mr Austin Jenkins, Cardiff, deprecated the increasing of fees for raising money, and sug- gested that the rich people of Wales should be appealed to to endow chairs in the three Welsh Universities. If application were made to the Treasury it should be in the form of joint action by the three colleges. On the motion of Mr Fryer the question whether joint action by the three colleges or an application by/that college aione be made to the Treasury was /referred to tbe Council for con- sideration. Mrs Edward Davies, Lilandinam, was elected on the Council, and the retiring members were c re-elected. The Rev. W. Matthews, Aberys. twyth, and Mr Richards, Gwarfelm, were elected governors, and the retiring governors were re- elected A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding closed the meeting.

SINGULAR EXPLOSION IN NEW YORK. New York, Saturday.—Three freight cars loaded with powder broke away from a train of twenty-five trucks while descending a steep hill outside the city to-day. The three cars overtook the train at the foot of the hill, and a terrific explosion followed the collision, the cars being blown to pieces. A woman a mile away was thrown out of bed as a result of the concussion, and many people distant two miles from the scene of the disaster were thrown to the ground. There was hardly an unbroken pane of glass within a radius of a mile. Fortunately the explosion was not attended with any fatal con- oequences.-Central News.

At a meeting of the Bridgend Guardians, on Saturday, the Workhouse master reported that the certified number of beds on the men's side of the house was 95. but the house now contained 103 men and three boys. The day room was certified for 27 men, Dut it was at present used by 87. The report was referred to the Altera- tions committee.

Why is it bad for a boy to be given a man's /clothes ?—Because in such a way he acquires loose habits. There is no easier way in the world for one to lose a, good name than to have it engrossed on the handle of an umbrella. "Say, mamma," queried little Elsie, "what is a stag party ?" Stag, my dear, is an ab- breviation of stagger," replied the knowing mother. This is my birthday," And I suppose you. feel as young as you ever did No, I don't believe I'm quite old enough yet to feel as young as ever I did." She: There goes the General with his daugh- ter.—He: So I see and they say that the daugh- ter has been through more engagements than her father. Hit Back.—Mr Fussey 11 don't see why you wear those ridiculously big sleeves when you have nothing to fill them.—Mrs Fussey Do you fill your silk hat ? "Young Browne is well provided with the necessaries of life." "Yes, and it's a good thing for him that the necessaries of life do not include brains." I Running a motor-car must be exciting," said the friend. It is," said the owner. Every ery time yon stop yon wonder it the machinevml start again when you are ready." Doctor Don't feel well. eh? Appetite all right ?—Tommy Eat like a wolf, sir.—Doctor Sleep well ?—Tommy Assouudasadog,.sir.- Doctor Oh, you'd better see the vet. Polehunter talks about making an Arctic trip in an automobile." Why, be couldn't reach the pole that way." No. but he could come back and tell how he didn't." Charlie dear, there aren't any races near town, are there V No. What reminded you of the fact ?" Why, yon haven't said anything about the necessity of economising for several weeks past. "Have you heard about Parker ?"sa.id an aeronaut to a friend. He's produced the safest airship ever invented. Bosh It won't rise half a dozen yards." Exactly that's why it's the safest." Pleased Both.—Father: What is the use of my earning money if you spend it as fast as 1 make it?—Son: That's all right, father. I I enjoy spending it just as much as you do making it." That Was Why.-Patimee-: Did she leave you anything in her will ?-Patrice Not a penny.— Patience And she was a close relative, too, was she not ? —Patrice Yes that's the reason she didn't leave me anything. Of One Mind. When I get an umbrella," said the prudent person, "I put my name on it." "So do I," answered the man without a conscience. "The person who used to own it isn't so likely to identify it." i Instead.—"My dear Miss Sounds," saidthe 'impecunious young man, I love you more than lean find words to tell. But I presume you could tell me in figures," rejoined the beautiful heiress in icy tones. Fred made a remarkable record with his automobile last Sunday." How many miles did he go?" I don't know anything about the distance, but he ran the thing nearly all day without hurting anybody or breaking down once." Most people convicted of crime," said the sociologist, are under thirty-five years of age." Does that indicate that they get better as they I grow older?" "Either that or else that they become more shrewd and cautious." A small girl of four was accosted by a lady in the neighbourhood:—"Good morning, Susie, I hear your grandmamma is coming home to-day. Yoa"ll be glad, won't you ?" Sesie (serious and considering) Medium. "&]as I" moaned the plain, or garden, poet, I put my most soulful thoughts on paper, but my messages fall before the eyes of the unthink- ing canaille. They laugh at everything I write." Alas moaned the humorous poet, I wish I had your luck." Greene Whom are your childrou said to take after, Mr Enpeck ?—Mr Enpeck (with a mental I reservation) The younger, with a sweet smile, and angelic temper, takes after his mother. The I elder, that uullen-looking young viper, takes after me, I'm informed. She (gushingly): There are days when we seem more in unison with Nature than at other times when our hearts seem to beat in accord with the sublime harmony of the universe. Have you ever noticed it ?—He Indeed I hnve. It is always that way with me on pay-day. "Can't you give me employment, ma'am?" said the tramp "I havn't had anything to do for a month." "Poor fellow, what can you do?" Well, ma'am, I'm a good watcher, If I could sit out; here on yer front porch, an watch the fron', gate so's no one could steal it, you'd find I was very content." Gigantic Strength.—" My boy tells me you discharged him," said thelate office. boy's mother. You advertised for a strong boy, and I certainly thought he was strong enough." Madam," replied the merchant, he was too strong. He brolce all the rules of the office and some of the furwture in the two days he was with us. tl certain lady who likes to use big words whether she knows the exact-meaning or not, WAS told that the word "ferment meant "to ,York." One day she had some callers, and she said to them as she came in from out of doors, I am very tired to-day I have been fermenting ing in the yard all day." And the callers fell off their chairs, Now, children," said the teacher of the kindergarten class, trying to bring to the atten- tion of the scholars the active flsa, what is it that goes quickly from place to place ?" "I know," quickly said Tommy. Well, Tommy, what is it that goes quickly from place to place ?" A cook, ma'am I" The story is told of a boy who stammered badly, and went to an institute where they made such cases a speciality His infirmity was so serious that even the expert in charge was aghast, and finally could restrain himself no longer. Goodness, my boy he exclaimed, "do you always stammer like that?" O-o-o-o.oh n-n-n-n-no," gasped the youngster, o-o-only when I t-t-t-t-talk." Promoting Pacification. -Parent And so you made Tommy and Willie stop fighting, did you ? I'm glad to see that my boy is a peacemaker. What did you do to separate them ?—Son: Well, it was this way. Tommy was getting licked, so I jist sailed in and pasted Billy an' when I had done with him he didn't feel much like stoppin' and havin' it out with Tommy I"

AN UNFORTUNATE FAMILY. Sad Story of Fatality. The exceedingly pathetic death of father and son reported at Corwen on Thursday evening, both deaths occurring within a comparatively short period of each other, has created some consternation. The victims were John Owens (33), a gentleman farmer living at Glanalwen, near Corwen, and his son, aged nine years. The latter whilst playing with a knife cut bis hand, but the injury at the time was not considered dangerous. The lad, however, was subse- quently seized with lockjaw, and died. Not long afterwards the father was out driving, and through a collision was thrown and fell upon his head, being killed almost instantly. At the inquest a verdict of Accidental death was recorded. Deceased's wife recently died, and the only remaining member of the family now is a four year old girl.

FRAUD ON FORESTERS. Colwyn Bay Officials Sentenced. At Denbighshire Quarter Sessions at Wrexham on Saturday Edward Thomas Davies a clerk, of Colwyn Bay, was charged with falsifying the books aud embezzling the moneys of Court Minydon of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, and John Foulkes Jones, a joiner, also of Colwyn Bay, was charged with concurring in the commission of these frauds Prisoners were secretary and treasurer respec- tively of the Foresters' Court named, and pre- sented false balance-sheets to the members. The jury found both prisoners guilty, and Davies, a well-educated man, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment and Jones to three months. -P"

BARON SENT TO PRISON. Vienna, Satorday.-Ba.ron Leichenfeld was to- day convicted by the Assize Court of fraud, and was sentenced to 15 months' bard labour and loss of his rank as a member of the nobility. Prisoner, who is a. 3on of the late Chamberlain at the Imperial Court, was charged with having by false pretences obtained from a number of persons sums amounting altogether to 4,000 crowns (£160). He represented to his victims that he was engaged in a law suit with his sisters regarding a legacy of some millions of crowns, and also that he could procure them appoint- ments by meane of his high connections.— Renter.

On Saturday night a middle-aged woman named Elizabeth Peters, of 12, Canal-street, Cardiff, fell down in the street through some un- known cause and sustained a compound fracture of both bones of the left leg. She was taken to the Infirmary aod detained.

+- PONTYPRIDD AND RHONDDA TEACHERS. Romanoc of Welsh Education. ADDRESS BY MR MARCHANT WILLIAMS A meeting of the Pontypridd and Rhondda I district of the N.U.T. was held on Saturday afternoon at the Wood-road Schools, Treforest, Mr Edmund Evans, Aber, presiding. The Secre- tary (Mr J. T. Lewis) read extracts from the I reports of the schools inspectors, which were discussed. The reports suggested that classes should be limited to 40 pupils, and Mr W. D. Jones, Pontypridd, paid teachers would be glad I to see that being effected. Mr J. W. John, Ynyshir, stated that throughout the whole of Wales there was an adult teacher for every 20 pupils in intermediate schools, and be could not understand why the working classes tolerated a system which permitted their children to be herded together in classes of 60 and 70, whilst children of the better class were taught in classes which never numbered more than 20. (Hear, hear.) Mr H. Howell, Treorky, pointed out that large classes, however, would not be done away with until they did away with large classrooms. Upon the motion of Mr Edgar Jones, Porth, it was decided to draft a circular on the report and Forward conies tn the local authorities and tn thA I Press. Mr J. W John, Ynyshir, the secretary of the Vigilance Committee, gave a report of the work done by the committee in connection with the Education Act. The following were elected on the County Association Council :—Mr H. Howells, Pentre J. T. Lewis, secretary; J. I Evans, Hafod; E. T. Jenkins, Treforest; J. Ambrose, Mountain Ash Miss Jones, Ferndale and Mr T. A. Arthur for the county generally. Mr T. John, Llwynvpia, Miss Harriet Williams, and Mr F. W. Pepperell, Cardiff, were nominated for seats on the executive of the N.U.T. At the evening meeting Mr T. Marchant Williams, stipendiary for Merthyr, delivered an interesting address on 11 TbeRomance of Welsh Education." He dealt with the advance of edu- cation fn Wales from the days of the early monks to the higher education of to-day, and said that the romance of the present system of teach- ing began in 1843. The teachers were then un- trained, and not quite 50 per cent. of the chil- dren attended the schools. No registers were kept, no codes invented, and inspectors were un- known. He compared this state of things with the present organised system of highly-staffed colleges, pupil teachers' centres, higher grade schools, Central Welsh Board, and Education Committees. In 1843 Sir Robert Peel's Govern- ment introduced a better form of education in factory centres, voluntary assistance being sup- plemented by Government aid, and Sir Hugh Owen was instrumental in establishing a large number of British schools in Wales, their super- vision being vested largely in theRev. J. Phillips, Bangor, Mr Newin holding a similar position in South Wales in 1853. Their reports to the Government were misunderstood, owing to the difficulty regarding the vernacular. Sir Hugh Owen, having established the elementary schools, turned his attention to instituting a Welsh College. A meeting was held in Aberdare to discuss the question, and it was decided to estab- lish a training college for North Wales, Mr John Phillips taking an active part in the inner work- ings of the movement. His Worship spoke of the part which the Eisteddfod had taken in fos- tering education, and gave interesting reminis- cences of the flowers of Welsh intellect which had gathered at its meetings, and whose efforts resulted in the establishing of the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth in 1872. Upon the motion of Mr J. W. Jones, Tony- pandy, supported by Mr J. D. Jones and Coun- cillor James Roberts, J.P., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Marchant Williams, who in reply emphasisea the great influence the Welsh University had exercised upon the national life, and remarked that his dream was that in the future the Welsh people would be able to manage their own educational affairs. (Hear, hear.) He also strongly advocated a continued study of the vernacular.

FOUND DEAD IN BED. Abertillery Contractor's Death. At the Bt.sh Hotel, Abertillery, on Saturday, an inquest was held by Mr Dauncey, deputy coroner, Tredegar, on the body of William Weaver (68), a contractor, who was well known and respected in Abertillery. Deceased, who was a widower and leaves a grown-up family, was found dead in bed at midday on Thursday. On the evidence of Dr. Sullivan, a verdict of death from Natural causes was returned. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Abertillery, and it is stated he never had occasion to call in a doctor. Craigcefnparc Ostler. At the Public Hall, Clydach, on Saturday the County Coroner, Mr F" H. Glynn Price, conducted an inquiry into the circumstances of the death of Walter Bowen (53), of Craigcefn- pare, Clydacb, employed as an ostler underground at the Graigola-Mertbyr Colliery, Clvdach, who was found dead in bed on Friday morning. Walter Bowen, deceased's son, stated that his father was taking thre-, sacks of chaff on a trolley towards the stable on Wednesday last, when one of the sa<'ks fell off. Deceased stooped down to pick it up, and after he had placed it on the top of the other sacks the mare drawing the trolley moved on, and deceased bit his head against a step in the roof, which caused him to fall backwards off the trolley on to the ground. He did not complain much then, and worked throughout the following day (Thursday). Dr. Havard Jones, Clydach. deposed that the only external mark deceased had was a cut in the forehead aboat a quarter of an inch long. Dr. Jones, in conjunction with Dr. G. Griffiths, Pontardawe, and Dr. J. Evans, Swansea, made a post-mortem examination, which revealed the presence of a quantity of blood on the brain and much congestion, probably produced by the blow on the head. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased died from congestion of the brain through injuries sustained whilst working at the Graigola-Merthyr Colliery, Clydacb, on Wednesday last."

EIGHT HOURS ADRIFT. Smacksmen in Bristol Channel. It transpires that two men, who formed the crew of the smack Rhoda, of Bideford, owned by Mr Pengelly, harbour master, and recently wrecked in the Bristol Channel, had a very trying experience before they reached the shore. Between 10 and 11 o'clock at night, when a few miles from the Foreland, the vessel, which was bound to Avonmouth, foundered, and the men ad to take to the boat. There was then a con- siderable sea running, but the occupants kept her end on until daylight, when they picked up the coast some distance above the celebrated gun chambers. As passengers by the Campbell boats are well aware, this iron-bonnd coast for several miles affords not a single haven for mariners in distress, the heavy surf which beats along the shore in the winter forbidding an attempt at landing. Wet and cold, the men hung on," as sailors say, and after a very trying sojourn in the boat, lasting for eight hours, they managed to reach Porlock Wejr, both of them being in a very distressed condition On landing at the weir they were treated with every kindness, ample nourish- ment and also extra clothing being freely given them. and later in the day they left for their re- spective homes.

WELSH INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION. Close of the Bristol Exhibition. The Welsh Industries Exhibition, at the Colston Hall, Bristol, was brought to a close on Saturday night by a very successful concert, given tv the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir, under the conductorship of Madame Clara Novello Davies. The exhibition has more than realised the expectations of the promoters, and all con- nected with the movement are enthusiastic in speaking of the results. On Friday evening the attendance was so large that a queue had to be formed in the precincts of the hall, and only a few were admitted from time to time as room was made by occasional departures from the building. The takings in admissions and from season tickets for the three days amounted to X-rOO,and although tba actual figures of the business done by the county stalls are notreported it is known that the amount constitute a record in the history of the association. The Carmarthen stall cleared about E150, and the represen tatives of Glamorgan were equally successful. These two stalls occupied a prominent position in the centre of the hall and were unusually large <md well supplied. The presentation of a silver salad bowl was made to Mr J. W. Arrowsmitb, the well-known publisher, who was one of the foremost in organising the exhibition and carrying through the arrangements. The presentation was made in very kindly terms by the Duchess of Beaufort. Saturday night's concert was at- tended by an audience of about 1,800. It was much enjoyed and encores were frequent. The audience stood during the singing of the first item, Land of my Fathers." Some of the singers were dressed in Welsh costumes to represent different counties, the designs being reproductions of old Welsh prints in the collec- tion of the late Lady Llanover. kindly lent by MiBs Mabel H;ll for the occasion. ——im ——im

MAESTEG MILK VENDOR SUMMONED. Interesting Case at Bridgend. At Bridgend Police Court, on Saturday, ldris Jones, milk vendor, Maesteg, was summoned for selling milk which on analysis was found to con- tain a slight admixture of boracic acid. Mr Evan E. Davies, solicitor, Maesteg, who defended, pleaded guilty to a technical offence. He said thu-t he had consulted several medical men and they had informed him that the very small amount of boxacic acid found in the milk could work no harm to anyone. At the end of August defendant bad turned his cows into the latter- math of a certain field on his land. Almost immediately afterwards his customers began to complain that his milk tasted bitter. He took the cows o-it of this field, and the bitterness was removed from the milk. Bat his farm was small, and he was again compelled to put his cows into this particular field. To prepare the milk for sale he used a preparation known as Preser- vine," obtained from W. W. Greenwood, of Bed- ford, which was said to remove from milk any bitterness caused through grazing on rank pastur- age. Correspondence was now being carried on between him (Mr Davies) and Mr Greenwood. The Chairman said that under the circumstances the magistrates were willing to dismiss the case on payment of the costs, but this should be a lesson to defendant not to adulterate his milk I with anything at all.

-t.. FIRE AT CARDIFF. Business Premises in Danger. A fire, which might have had serious couse quences, was discovered in Bute-street on Sunday morning on the premises of Mr Charles Carey Thomas, wholesale provision merchant. The greater part of the premises is used as a ware- house, being surrounded by other buildings of various descriptions. The building occupied by Mr Thomas is three storevs high at the front and four storeys high at the back. The fire originated in the top storey, used as a packing- room and also as a store-room, and spread to the back. This is a large room extending from the front to the back of the building. The premises were locked up at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon by Herbert Blewitt, an employee, and everything then was apparently all right. No one entered the premises from that time until the fire brigade broke in at mid-day on Sunday. The outbreak was discovered by some people in the street observing smoke coming through the slaves of the roof. Mr Phillips, chemist, Bute-street, telephoned to the fire brigade, and a message was ilso sent through the allLrm box in Bute-street, rhe steamer at once turned out and proceeded to the fire, in charge of First-Engineer Jenkins, a firn ftRfianfi and Snnnrintp.ndent (rftfln frtllrrarincr — — "'«&• The fire was meanwhile rapidly spreading. Th8 bose was attached to the hydrant and conveyed up to the top of the building, but owing to the dense smoke the firemen could not penetrate into the room, so they had to play on the fire from below through the burning floor. The escape was taken to the back of the premises in a cul de sac off Herbert-street, and a line of hose attached to the steamer, which was working in Herbert- street, was conveyed to the top window, and from that point the firemen were able to play right on the fire, with the result that it was confined to the top storey, and was put out in about half an bonr. The brigade are to be complimented on the prompt and effective way in which they dealt with what might have been a serious conflagration. The contents of the top storey, for the most Dart provisions and cases, were destroyed, and the stock in the second floor was damaged by water. The damage, which is covered by insurance, is estimated at several hundred pounds. The origin of the outbreak is unknown, but there was a fire in the packing- room used for boiling paste, &c., and it is con- jectured that the joists under the floor of the grate may have caught fire, and after smoulder- ing seveial hours ignited the other portion of the floor. A considerable portion of the top storey floor was burned away.

MR O'BRIEN, MP~^Tl)0WLAiS. Irish National Progress. On Sunday afternoon at the Oddfellows Hall, Dowlais, a meeting was held under the auspices of the Thomas Davies (Dowlais) branch of the United Irish League of Great Britain, in com- memoration of the Emmet Centenary. Mr Joseph Caugblin presided. He alluded to the absence at Belfast of Mr Devlin, M.P., who bad been expected to be present, but was glad to have with them Mr J. F. X. O'Brien, M.P. Mr J. Gallivan moved, and Mr Patrick Lane seconded a resolution declaring the adherence of the meeting to the principles of self-government for Ireland, expressing thanks to the Irish Parliamentary party and confidence in their ultimate success. Mr OBrien, who was received with prolonged applause, said they had reason to be proud of the splendid traditions which had come down to them. In no generation had their country been without heroic men ready to sacrifice their lives and everything else for the sake of their country. The history of Ireland was not going to end with them. Those who came after them would have to carry the flag forward and be ready to make sacrifices should they be necessary. Many Irish boys and girls, it bad been feared, were in danger of being Anglicised, so for years he had been in favour of forming a junior branch of the League in support of the movement to instruct the children in Irish his- tory, national songs, and language. There were a great many Irish people in Great Britain who had never seen Ireland at all, but these men made greater sacrifices than even the men at home, and deserved recognition for this fact. Twelve months ago if anyone had assured him they would win on the land question as they had done he would not have thought it possible, but notwithstanding that they had won a measure that would, he thought, set tie the land question in Ireland. The one danger that struck him was that the tenants were too eager and in too great a hurry. If they could only restrain their eager' ness, be calm and give the landlords a little time to cool down it would be much better for them. A great many mistakes had been made in the prices given for the land. To pay 23 or 24 years' pur- chase for the land was a monstrous thing. There was no reason why they should give such prices. Eighteen years' purchase was, he thought, a splendid price for the landlords. If the Land Act was carried out amicably they would easily get a compulsory Act for those who held back and refused to sell. Mr Chamberlain's fiscal policy was in the air. They did not know what was going to happen by and bye, but he thought they could fairly say, whatever was going to happen, the Irish Parliamentary party would come out right in any case. He looked forward with a great deal of satisfaction, hope, and en- couragement. (Applause.) Mr John Valentine supported the resolution, which was carried.

"ACTED LIKE A BRUTE." A Collier Sent to Prison. Gwllym Jones, collier, Pontrhydyceiff, was charged at Bridgend Police Court on Saturday with neglecting his child. Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend, prosecuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C. Mrs Jones, wife of defendant, who was almost stone deaf and had a painful impedi- ment in her speech, said she had been married to defendant for over four years, and they had one child, a boy of three years. During the last six months she had received only 10s from her has- band, who came home drunk practically every day. She and the child had been supplied with what little food they had had by her parents and friends. Inspector Rogers said defendant's pay averaged over Y,2 a week. On one occasion when he visited the house all the food he found was a niece of stale bread-and cheese and two turnips. Mrs Jones did her 'duty well, the child being scrupulously clean. Mrs Dyer said that on one occasion defendant came home drunk and took from his little child a piece of bread and butter, and ate it himself.—Defendant; Give me another chance, your worships.—The Chairman No, we don't intend to give you any chance. You have acted like a brute, and you will go to prison for three months with hard labour.

STAMP DUTY ON COUGH DROPS New Step by the Authorities. As a result of a recent law ease the tax collec- tors have come to the conclusion that they might get a little more revenue out of sugar boilers and sweet compounders by making them pay patent medicine stamp duty on all sweets advertised or labelled for the prevention, relief, or cure of ills that flesh is heir to The new interpretation of the law seems to be that a confectioner in order to enjoy Free Trade must say what his goods are made of, and not what they are in- tended to do. If he sells cough lozenges he will be required to pay a duty of lid on every lot he retails—they are sold in pennyworths. He may, however,sell the same lozenges without paying the stamp duty if they are labelled merely ani- seed "lozenges, "paregoric," "linseed." or even chlorodyne lozenges. He must not, however, sell cbest relievers or 1* thirst quenchers,' but must give the articles some other names that do not suggest their purpose. The resolve of the Inland Revenue authori- ties, which is to come into force at the beginning of next year," said a confectioner, will pro- duce little or no additional revenue, and will only confuse the consumer." Representations have been made to Somerset House on the subject from the British Federa- tion of Confectioners' Association.

CHARGE OF STEALING 19,000 CIGARS. At the Thames Police Court on Friday Owec; Dobson, a warehouseman, of 27, Vanghan-road, Stratford, and Joseph Brinstead. a canvasser, of 6, Alpha-road. New Cross, were charged (befort Mr Mead), with being concerned together in stealing 19,700 cigars, valued at 1208, the pro- perty of Messrs B. Morris and Sons. Limited, tobacco manufacturers, of Half-Moon-passage, Wbitechapel. It appeared that Dobson was ir the employ of the prosecutors as warehouseman, and Brinstead used to be in the same service. The thefts were facilitated, it was said, by the use of forged delivery orders. When Detective- sergeant Lee, H Dvision, arrested Dobson, he said, I've done wrong. I did steal the oigare, and I must put up with it, but it was Brinstead who first suggested it. We arranged to halve what they fetched, but he only gave me about JE20 in all, and that was in dribs and drabs." Detective Leeson arrested the other prisoner, who said, I have had some cigars from Dobson, but whatever I have had I have paid for. I have no receipts and paid cash. I have had no case of cigars before but before I say anything I had better wait and see the other man." Mr Mead committed prisoners for trial.

PROTESTANT ALLIANCE CONGRESS. The autumnal congress of the above alliance will be held in the Cory Memorial Hall.Cardiff. to-day, to-morrow, and Wednesday. The congress is of importance, several well-known speakers being announced. The proceedings will begin with a reception by the Mayor and Mayoress at the Mansion House. The Rev. Charles Spurgeon, son of the late Rev. C. II., Spurgeon, will preach a sermon on Tuesday afternoon, and amongst the speakers taking p in the congress are the Rev. J. Tuckwelk- M.R.A.S., Mr Walter Walsh, F .R.H.S., author of The Secret History of the Oxford Move- ment," and Rev. C. H. Wright, D.D., Ph.D. Bampton lecturer, University of London.

On:Saturday morning the body of an old man wac. found in the MonmouthshireCanal at the bottoni of Llanarth-street, Newport, and was removed fit-, the Pill Mortuaty-The body was afterwards iden, tified as that of William Creed, 76 years of ace. who had been an inmate of the Newport Worb house for a long time. The deceased left the Workhouse without permission on Thursday last, and had not been seen since up to the time of his body being found.