The Cardiff Times

FIGHT WITH BULGARIANS. Salonika, November 4th.—On the road between Serres and Nsurokop is situate the village of Tirnovo, which belongs to Caza Neurokop, and consists of about 400 houses, 120 of which are (Turkish, and the rest Christian. The Christian inhabitants of the village were divided as usual into two parties, Exarchist Bulgarians and Patriarchist Greeks, both alike claiming the title of Orthodox. For a long time the village church had been shut on account of the dispute between these two parties. Lately, however, an arrangement was come to and the church was reopened under the aspices of the Greek Bishop Df Drama. On the night of Saturday last solemn service was being held in the church in honour of Saint Demetrios, the patron saint. whose festival was to be celebrated on the mor- row, when a Bulgarian band made its appearance, seized the Greek schoolmaster and another Greek notable of the village, dragged them out of the church and cut their heads off. These were the two men who had been mainly instrumental in persuading the villagers to forsake the Exar- chate. The Turkish inhabitants of the village, supported by a few soldiers, immediately attacked the band. After some time the soldiers were reinforced. The fight had £ lasted ten hours before a remnant of the band withdrew, closely pursued by troops. The total killed on both sides amounted to twenty-two.—Renter;

FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN. Paris, Monday.—The report of M. De Pres- sense, reporter of the Committee on the Esti- mates for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was distributed to-day. At the outset M. de Pressense alluded to two im- portant features which have marked France's foreign policy in 1903—namely, the entente cordiale with Britain and the Franco- Italian rapprochement. He congratulates the country on these two events, inasmuch as they have done away with the instability of the eqni- librium of the political world resulting from the existence of one sole syndicate of power—viz., the Triple Alliance. Referring to the resumption of good relations with the United Kingdom, M. de Pressense adds If France ancK England have Be arriere pensee, if it is with all sincerity that they have brought to life this embryo of an International organism, no very laborious search will be necessary to discover one or even several points of dispute coming within the limits of treaty and suitable for settlement at The Hague."—Ben tei.

WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE. South Wales Association. The half-yearly confcrence of the South Wales Women's Temperance Association was held at Jerusalem Chapel, Ton, on Tuesday. Mrs J. B. Evans, Dowlais, presided, and Miss Rees (Cranogwen) was present. The reports from the branches showed an increase in membership. It was resolved that each branch should formulate a echeme to augment the funds. Miss Jessie ISvana, Dowlais, read a paper on behalf of her sister, Miss Tydvil Evans, on The United Kingdom Alliance Jubilee," and Miss Phillips, Blaenrhondda, dealt in Welsh with The Re- sponsibilities and Duties of Women Towards the Temperance Cause." The invitation from the Skewen Branch to hold the annual meetings at that place in April next was accepted. In the evening a public meeting was held, the Rev. W. Jones presiding. The principal speaker Ma the Rev. Chailes Davies, Cardiff. Mr W. Jones. M.P., and Mr Pryce Jones were an- noonoed to deliver addresses, but were unable to be present.

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PASSIVE RESISTANCE. STIRRING SCENES AT BRECON. Sale in the Market-place, AUCTIONEER ASSAULTED. Passive resistance was practically illustrated j in Brecon on Wednesday morning, when some of the goods of three resisters of the Education Act were sold at a public auction. Tbe goods belonged to the Jlev. A. T. Matthews, The Watton, pastor of Kensington Baptist Church, Brecon Rev. Professor T. Lewis, M.A. Congregational C^i'ege, Brecon (brother ot the Rev. Elvet Lew' London) and the Rev. T, Rees, M.A., Camden-road, also a professor at the Congregational College. The resisters had paid up the rates demanded of them with the exception of Is 3d in the case of the Rev. A. T. Matthews, Is 9d Professor Rees, and 2s lid Professor Lewis, and it was in respect of these amounts and court cost3 (about 5s each) that .j distress warrants were issued. Mr Hargest, the assistant overseer, could have called the sale in five days, but he arranged for it to take place eight days after the issuing of warrants. There are other gentlemen and one lady not concerned in Wednesday's sale, bat well-known as determined passive resisters, who also objected to pay similar balances—Mr W. R. Price (Con- gregationalist), insuiance agent, Llanvaes, and Mr Evan Morgan (Presbyterian), currier, who were summoned, but paid up in consequence of domestic considerations, Principal Rowlands; Brecon Congregational College. Mr Ellis Owen (Calvinistic Methodist), editor of the Brecon and Radnor Express," and Miss James (Calvinistic Methodist), who were debarred from having their goods seized and sold through the action of persons who paid the claims. A distraint warrant, taken out against Mr W. Miller, C.C., J.P. (Presby- terian), has not yet been put in for o. Scenes at the Sale. The goods for sale (with the exception of the watches) were exposed to publiVjiew on a table in premises in the Market-place, the space out- side the window and the wide corridor approach from the street being crowded with spectators. The attendance included the resisters, a body of Congregational College students, whose sympa- thies with the resisters were pronounced, Prin- cipal Rowlands, and the Rev, John Thomas, Zoar, Merthyr, chairman of the Merthyr and District Education Act Resistance Associa- tion, and other ladies and gentlemen. At the time appointed for the sale the auctioneer 1 had not 'arrived, and some chaffing remarks were made. The Rev. A, T. Matthews gave a brief address, in which he asked those present to remain after the sale for I an ensuing sale of goods which had been seized under an ordinary distraint for poor rate, as the greater the proceeds were the better it would be for the person whose things were to be offered. At length, it being half-past 10 by the market place clock, the auctioneer (Mr Henry Byron), a spruce-looking gentleman with a white button- hole, and Mr Haigest (assistant overseer) made their way amia hostile shouts through the crowd from the front entrance, the auctioneer smoking a cigar. Shout after shout of derision arose from the crowd, and actuated by kindly intentions Professor Rees whispered through the window frame an offer to personally restore order, but thi3 was declined by the two leading actoi'3 in the scene. Presently the auctioneer stood up and I offered Professor Rees's gold watch and chain. This proved an incentive to singing and uproar, but the auctioneer, with well preserved equa- nimity, proceeded with his business, and obtained a bid of £2 10s, which was increased to £5, at which price, after ineffectual appeals for five guineas, the articles were knocked down to Mr Councillor E. M. Meredith, a'friend who made tbe purchase on behalf of the professor. Lot 2 was the Rev. A. T. Matthews's silver watch, which was also bought by the same gentleman and the remaining goods, those of Professor Lewis's—" all that you see before you on the table "—were offered in the next and final lot. The onlookers at this renewed their jeers, and only one bid was obtained-that of Mr Hargest himself at £24s 6d. No effort was made to buy back this lot, as the amount offered was considered to be beyond the value of the articles. Mr Byron pleaded in vain for advances, and at length knocked the lot down to Mr Hargest on the single bid. It was understood that the total costs had been run up to about £2 4s 6d, includ- ing the expenses of the sale, in each case, and it was therefore concluded that in making his own high bid Mr Hargest prevented the third lot going at a price that would, after all, invohe a loss to the parish." Mr Meredith demanded of the auctioneer that he should produce his special licence to sell jewellery, to which Mr Byron was understood to reply that he had it in his Docket. The sale of resisters' effects now being over, auctioneer stood up in readiness to proceed with the next sale, when suddenly, from the rear of the crowd, came whizzing a paraffin lamp, which struck him full on the breast. Several persons identified the aggressor, but the auc- tioneer remained with unaltered mien and said nothing. Subsequently he went on with the second sale, which was again a difficult task, as the majority of the people who remained were still in an excited frame of mind. Spirited Addresses. The resisters and their friends subsequently held a meeting at the Wesley Schoolroom, Prof. Rees presiding. Rev. John Thomas, Merthyr, in a speech on the education question declared they had not entered upon this battle of protest of their own choice. They had been driven to it. He alluded to the sneering way in which Nonconformists had been treated by Mr Balfour, and said that as they had been driven into this position they were going to stick to it—(cheers)—especially in Wales. Throughout the length and Dreadth of the country the movement had spread week by week, until there was now hardly a corner of the land where it was unknown. Their hands had been stayed in Wales by the policy adopted by the County Councils. But for that policy the whole of Wales would be ablaze with passive resistance. He was delighted that amongst them in Brecon men had been found of sufficient grit, of sufficient loyalty to conscience, not to fling away their Nonconformist traditions. (Ap. plause.) He was proud of their College — (applause)—and of the ministers and laymen who had taken this course of protest. The County Council of Breconshire never had a mandate from their constituents to put the Act into operation, and might have stayed their hands and united with other Councils in Wales to adopt a"! policy more suited to the occasion. Some'members of the County Council had, however, been in haste to pat this iniquitous Act into operation, and he asked the ratepayers not to forget it when March came. (Applause.) Meanwhile, he advised them to organise. They had had their first sale in Brecon, and they had nothing to say to the officers of the court, who had only done their duty. As Nonconformiats, however, they had to defend their liberties, and this they would do whatever happened, (Applause.) Principal Rowlands explained how it was he had been prevented from occupying a, similar position to tbat of the resisters whose goods had been sold that day, and recalled the old fight against the imposition of Church rates, and the impetus that was then given to Nonconformity. He thought a similar result would follow the present attempt to impose upon them. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops and the clergy of the Church of England bad committed a great blunder. The education law as it existed before was a very bad one, and they as Nonconformists had been too lethargic. They allowed the thing to go on, whereas they should have protested again and again. But instead of appreciating tbe position, the Church of England had taken it for granted that the Nonconformists were quite willing for that state of things to remain. He dared say they would have let it remain, but having had part the Church of England wanted the whole. From the move- ment which had been created he expected greater results than the abolition of the Educa. tiou Act. (Applause,) The Rev. A. T. Matthews, who was received with great applause, Professor Lewis, the Chair- man, and Mr J. Tboma3, Tymawr, also delivered telling addresses upon the local and general aspect of the question, and tbe meeting closed with the singing of the Doxotogy. Meeting at Cefn. A public meeting, under the auspices of the Cefn Passive Resisters' Association, was held on Wednesday night at Carmel, Cefn, under the presidency of the Rev. J. H. Davies. The Sec- retary (Mr Henry Evans) said there were in Cefn 11 ratepayers who intended to refuse to pay rates to cover sectarian teaching. The Rev. John Thomas, Zoar, Merthyr, said he was pleased to see the excellent stand they were making in Cefn. He believed the result of the agitation in Brecon would result in changing the con- stitution of the Council in that county. The Rev. E. Aubrey, Morlais, Merthyr, Mr Matthew Owen, and the Rev. E. W. Thomas, and Mr Joseph Price also spoke, and a resolution was passed calling upon the ratepayers to decline pay- ment of that portion of the local rate which would be applied to the maintenance of denomi- national schools.

CHURCHES. Coloured Men's Parson. Rev. J. H. Boudier, the senior curate of f3t. Mary's Church, Cardiff, who is leaving the parish to take charge of St. Anne's Church, Roath, preached bis farewell sermon on Sunday evening The sacred edifice was crowded, and the retiring curate in an eloquent address thankel all the members of the church for the many kindnesses tendered to him Rev. J. H. Bondier has only been in the district about 12 months, but has been the means of organising a number of useful gatherings in connection with St. Mary's Church, notably the coloured men's meetings, which have proved exceedingly successful. The Rev. J; J. Williams commenced his ministry at Si lob. Pentre, on Sunday. The Rev. Seth Joshua, of Cardiff, commenced a fortnight's mission at the Oddfellows' Hall, Dowlais, on Sunday. The mission is under the auapices of the local Free Church Council. Meetings of the Merthyr Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society were held on Sunday. The proceedings at Pontxnorlais were presided over by Mr Morgan .Morgan, Twyny- rodyn, the speakera including the Rev. J.. Cynddylan Jones, boD. (deputailm),Rev. D.jG. Evanr^^nd Rev. W. Evans. At Hope the annuwRieeting followed subsequently (Mr W., L. Daniel presiding), and in addition to the depu tation the speakers included the Rev. J. M. Jones, 14;4. and the.Rey. Vtfyalw ■ ChajMi). u- _)'

FOREIGN VESSELS. I ■ t Improper Measurement. BOARD OF TRADE REPLY. Mr A.. Beasley, general manager of the Tan Vale Railway Company, has brought before the Board of Trade the injustice to British dock- owners and the unfairness to shipowners of the measurement of foreign vessels. By the method adopted abroad the net register tonnage (upon which.dues are calculated) is made to appear loss than that of a British owned vessel and in a number of cases vessels which have been sold by British owners to foreigners come into our ports and pay much lower rates than were formerly levied. Mr Beasley writes :— NET REGISTER TONNAGE OF FOREIGN VESSELS. TO THE EDITOR. I Sir—I have to day received a letter on this j important subject from the Board of Trade, of which the subjoined is a copy. As the figures furnished to the Board of Trade represented the tonnage upon which the dues were actually paid in each case, there cm be no doubt that any remcasurement by the Board of Trade officers must confirm the conclusion already arrived at, viz., that vessels transferred to foreign flags have their net register tonnage materially reduced, to the prejudice not only of the dockowners, but of the British shipowners with whom they compete.—1 am, &c., A. Beasley. Board of Trade. Marine Department, 7. Whitehall Gardens. S.W., 17th Nov, 1903. Sir,—With reference to your letters of the 9th ultimo and 9th instant, respecting the tonnage of vessels transferred to foreign flag3, I am directed by the Board of Trade to inform you that they have carefully considered the case of each vessel mentioned on the list which accom- panied your communication of the 9th ultimo, and they find that in many instances the figures quoted do not agree with the latest information available to this department, and, therefore, no definite action in the matter can be properly taken until the surveyors have had an oppor- tunity of remeasuring as many of the vessels as possible, in order to obtain their exact tonnage at the present time. In these circumstances the Board are of opinion that no useful purpose could be served at present by their receiving a. deputation on this subject, but as soon as sufficient reliable informa- tion has been obtained the whole question will be considered, and a further communication addressed to you.—I am, sir, your obedient servant, Walter J. Howell.

TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE. Warranty Question Settled. A well-attended meeting of the allied Butchers' Association of South Wales and Monmoath- shire was held at the Marchioness of Bute Hotel, Cardiff, on Tuesday, to consider the auctioneers' terms which had been submitted to and approved by the Executive Committee of the allied Butchers' Associations. Mr F. Hurley, Cardiff, occupied the chair. The secretary (Mr Geo. Came) read the terms, and after a long discus- sion the meeting unanimously resolved to accept the terms. In compliance with the wishes of the auctioneers t ho demand for a warranty with sheep was withdrawn, tuberculosis being very rare in sheep. A vote of thanks to the Executive Committee and the secretary for their efforts daring the negotiations, and to the chairman, brought the proceedings to a close, and thas ended what at one time appeared to be a very serious matter for all concerned. Under the scheme, where stock is sold by auction the farmers will be relieved oE all lia- bility in respect of tuberculous cattle by the I payment to the auctioneers of Is per head in respect of bullocks, heifers, cows, and but!.? of the value of £10 and upwards; and for calves and pigs (minimum value £1 JOs) on payment of 6d and 2d per head respectively, the auctioneers agreeing to pay to the butchers in respect of all stock suffering from tuberculosis and confiscated by the authorities three-fourths value where the whole carcase is condemned, and full current prices where only parts of carcases are con- demned.. Hide. fat, and offal to be the property of the purchaser. Cattle are to be slaughtered within 14 days of purchase, and butchers are to forego the luck money." Terms are to be revised at the end of six months, if desired by either side. and in the e?ent of an animal being condemned the hide is to be lett attached to the carcase for identification, &c. The terms for Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire are identi- cal, with the exception that, as luck money is not customary in Monmouthshire, the com. pensation there for a condemned carcase will be two-thirds instead of three-fourths. In private sales where members of the allied Butchers' Associations are concerned the farmers will, it is understood, have to give the warranty, as all the members have pledged themseleves not to buy privately unless receiving the same warranty as at the auction sales. The first sale held under the new conditions took place at Newport on Wednesday, and the terms appear to have given general satisfaction.

SWANSEA GENERAL HOSPITAL Lady Doctor Question. At a meeting of the Board of Management of the Swansea General Hospital on Wednesday a report was received from the honorary medical staft on the medical arrangements of the institu- tion, together with a recommendation that a 1 third resident medical officer be appointed, such official to be called a registrar, and the post to be open to medically qualified persons or to fouith-year students, of either sex. the remunera- tion to be board and lodging. The staff further expressed the opinion that the appoint- ment of a lady to one of the two existing posts of resident medical officer was quite impractical, Miss Dillwyn asked why an additional medical officer was required, and why the appointment of a lady was impractical. Dr. Lancaster explained I that the call was no new one, The duties of the medical staff were steadily increasing, and if a third doctor were not appointed the large number of out-patients wocld be kept waiting.with detri- mental results. As regards the appointment of a lady, the objection was that Swansea, being a dock town. the work was quite unfit for ladies. Mr Tuckfield asked what sort of an individual could be obtained for the magnificent sum of £20. Why not get a fully qualified min and pay him well ? He moved that the consideration of the report be deferred. This was agreed to. Alleged Undignified Treatment of the Staff. Dr. Edwards, who was appointed a few months ago as resident physician of the Hospital, ten- dered his resignation, and in answer to a query as to the reason, Dr. Elsworth said it was because the board had passed a rule calling on him to visit the convalescent homes in addition to his other duties. He had little or no leisure already, and could not possibly find time for the extra duty. Dr. Lancaster added that another rule forbid- ding the resident medical staff to have guests in the Hospital was a direct insult. The Rev. J. Pollock said the board were treating the staff like little children, and the sooner a committee of investigation was formed to go into the matter the better. Dr. Lancaster said he could not in the presence of the Press tell the real reaflon of the friction,'but he would satisfy a sub-committee in one sentence. A sub-committee was formed, with power to act and to accept the resignation and advertise if necessary. -¿.r-u

LATE REV. DANIEL JOlE8, WHITLAND. Impressive Funeral. The attendance the funeral of the Rev. Daniel Jones, Baptist minister, ot Whitland, ou Wedneaday was the largest ever held in that district. His ministry to the Nazareth and Bwlehgwynt Churches had been highly successful and he was highly esteemed by all classes. He was a native of Drefach, near Llandyssil, Car- marthenshire, where he received bis early educa- tion. He passed into the Baptist College, Haverfordwest, where his full course was spent under the late Rev. Dr. Davies and the Rev. Dr. T. Witton Davies, afterwards accepting the unanimous call of the Baptist Churches at Whit- land and Bwlehgwynt,jwhere he was ordained to the full work of the ministry in August, 1885. tie was an ardent temperance reformer and for many years a member of the Narberth Board of Guardians, the Whitland District Council, and the School Board, and a vice-chairman of tbe Whitland Intermediate School managers. Ministers of all denominations, clergymen, and every class of society were represented at the funeral. A service at Boddbrideb was conducted by the Revs. J. J. Evans and D. M. Picton, Halesworth (late of Templeton. Pembrokeshire), after which the remains were borne to the chapel by the deacons of Nazareth. The chief mourners were Mrs Jones and the two children Mrs Davies, Lon- don, sister of the widow Mr E. Thomas, Mr J. J. Thomas, and Mr P. Thomas, London, brothers of Mrs Jones Mrs Davies, Drefach, aunt of the widow, &c. Thechatlel was draped in black, as was also the empty chair of the minister. The service here was conducted by the Rev. D. S. 1 Davies, Rogin, at the deceased's special request, I and a large number of ministers took part in it. The interment was made at Bwlehgwynt Burial Ground, about three miles distant, and the I faneral procession was about half a mile in length. At the graveside (for the chapel was undergoing extension) the Rev. Gomer Lewis, Swansea, uncle of the deceased, and Rev. A. Morgan, Blanfoss, spoke, and the Rev. M. Davies delivered the final prayer.

On Monday a meeting was held at Mount Sion Chapel, Abercynon, for the purpose of incor- porating a new Welsh Congregational Church in the place. In the afternoon a communion ser- vice was held, presided over by the Rev. John Thomas, Soar, Merthyr, at which 50 members who came ont from the mother church, Bethania, together with some twenty others, were formed into a church. At the service addresses were delivered by Reva. J. Garibaldi Thomas, Aber. dare; J. W^Price.-Troedyrbiw: and T. Edmunds, Hirwain, the secretary of the North Glamorgan quarterly meeting. In the evening sermons were preached by the RevB. J. Grawys Jones, Ebenezer,Aberdare, and John Thomas, SOM, Merthyr. y Builth Wells Board of Guardians at their meeting on Monday decided to inform Messrs Osborne^and Mercer, Lpadvo, that their Work-, hemse-was not

Aberavon Finances. THE COLLECTION OF RATES. Council's Decision. The large attendance of the public showed how great was the interest taken in the quarterly meeting of the Aberavon Town Council on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Mr George Clarke) presided. The interest was centred round two recommendations of the Finance Com- mittee that a Local Government auditor be ap- pointed to examine the finances of the town and report, and that the rate collector (Mr John John) be requested to resign his position. The first recommendation for the appointment of an auditor was confirmed without discussion of a noteworthy character, but there was a long dis- cussion over the other recommendation to call upon the rate collector to resign his position. The Mayor stated he had received a requisition from 33 ratepayers in regard to the matter, and he asked the Town Clerk to read it. Mr F. P. Smith rose to a point of order, assert- ing that memorials must be nresented through a member of the Council. That had not been done therefore the memorial was oat of order. The Mayor It was handed to be by the Town Clerk. Mr F. P. Smith Then it is not presented by you sir. Mr J. M. Smith^then rose, and leaning towards the Mayor and stretching out his hand said Hand it to me, Mr Mavor." The Mayor complied, and Mr J. M. Smith immediately handed it back, remarking I pre- sent the memorial to the Council. That is in order." (Laughter.) The Town Clerk then read the memorial, which respectfully begged the Council not to confirm the recommendation of the committee to dismiss Mr John on the ground of certain irregularities in his accounts. They fully appreciated the action of the Finance Committee, but having regard to Mr John's long service and the fact that the accounts had now been adjusted they ventured respectfully .to appeal to the Council not to confirm the recommendation, but to allow Mr John to continue in office. A deal of laxity in keeping the accounts had been allowed in the past, and this seemed to have affected both employer and employed. They trusted that if Mr John was allowed to continue a new system would be inaugurated, and that at the eud of the half-year, and before the new rate was sealed, the collector's accounts would be properly balanced and adopted. The memorial was dated 17th November, and was signed by 33 rate- payers, including Mr Oliver Adams, managing director of the Aberavon Tinplate Co., Ltd. Messrs Lewis and David, ironfounders; Rev. D. H. Griffiths, vicar Mr F. G. Jenkins, mer- chant and Mr George Longdon. Brynawel. Mr J. E. David moved the adoption of the committee's recommendation, and Mr E. James seconded. Mr Treharne strongly objected to the prayer of the petitioners beintr acceded to, being of opinion that they should adhere strictly to the 1 recommendation. Alderman W. J. Williams said he a(hp.red to the amendment he moved at the committee meeting. He was now more than ever convinced that would be the proper course after the testi- mony they had received from someof the heaviest ratepayers in the town. Alderman Stokes was willing to second the amendment moved by Alderman W. J. Williams at the committee meeting, but not the present amendment. He commented upon the absence of any communication or apology from Mr John. The amendment moved at the committee meeting was to the effect that the matter stand over until they had a special auditor's report. Such a report would in his opinion disclose laxity and irregn- laritiea in their system, and he did not think Mr John should be made the scapegoat. Alderman Williams refused to alter hi amend- ment, which was seconded by Mr J. M. Smith. Four voted for the amendment and eight against. Alderman W.J. Williams then moved a further amendment that the matter stand over till the auditor had presented a report on the finances of the town. Alderman Stokes heartily seconded that amend- ment, remarking that they ought to have the whole thing before them. They wanted to learn where the system was wrong, and who was to blame before they made one man suffer. Mr J. W. Williams, in the absence of any apology or admission from Mr John. opposed the amendment. He was dissatisfied with the collec- tor's report to the committee. Mr Walsh asked if the collector had been asked, to attend this meeting and tender an explanation or an apology. Mr J. W. Williams said he expected the apology without being asked for it. Mr Walsh Oh I Mr J. H. Williams 1 am dissatisfied with the report he gave. Mr Walsh said he was now more confirmed in the opinion lIe expressed at the committee that they should take no action at present. At the Gas Commitee meeting they found ont there was a mistake of £100, which Mr Bond explained, and the Gas Committee bad already signed a cheque for £100 to be returned to Mr John. Mr J. M. Smith Mr Walsh Yes, that was the amount. I think in view of this it would be better to stay our hands till we have the expert's report. Mr J. M. Smith supported the amendment. Mr John was an old officer, and his ill-health might be some excuse for the laxity and irregularities. The incident of the £113 that had to be paid back to the collector by tbe Gas Committee showed there was Ineat laxity in the way they kept their accounts. As a member of the Council he took a portion of the blame attaching to that. Alderman William Williams also supported the amendment. He did not blame Mr John more than a good number of other people. It had come to this not that Mr John owed them money, but that they owed Mr John £113. Five voted for the amendment and eight against, and the committee's recommendation calling upon Mr John to resign was carried. The question of appointing a borough account- ant and a successor to Mr John was deferred till a special meeting to bo held on Friday. Alderman J. H. Williams was unanimously elected the Council's representative on the Swan- sea Port Sanitory Authority. The seal of the Council was authorised to be affixed to a mortgage with the Masonic Edu- cational Fund for £1,000 for street improvements purposes.

COLOUR-SERGEANT'S SUICIDE. CARDIFF BAKMCKS TRAGEDY. Colour-Sergeant W. Rawlings, Welsh Regi- ment Depot, Cardiff, was ou Wednesday found to have sustained mortal injury at the barracks It appears that shortly before 10 o'clock the deceased, who was of the per- manent staff of the 3rd Welsh (Militia).shot him- self with a service rifle while in the Militia stores. Death was practically instantaneous, for within a few moments the hospital sergeant, a qualiSed R A.M.C. man, was in attendance and pronounced life extinct. Financial trouble is supposed to have been the cause of Raw- lings's rash act. Rawlings was a married man with a wife and one child, and lived in the married quarters at the barracks. The, bullet entered the cheek and went out at the top of the head. Rawlings had been, over 20 years in the regiment. He was 40 years of age, and was born at Wellington, in Somersetshire, and enlisted in the Welsh Regiment at Swansea in October, 1883. He served in the Egyptian and South African campaigns. Further inquiries go to show that in company I with other non-coms, on the permanent staff of the 3rd Welsh, deceased was working in theMilitia stores, which i3 a long building on the top floor of the Barracks divided bv a number of parti- tions. Colour-Sergts. Gibbons and Williams were in another part of the stores, when they heard a sound not unlike the report of a rifle. They went to the aisle in which Sergeant Rawlings was working, and found the unfortunate man lying halt on his face and half on his side with a rifle lying close to him. They at once sent for assistance, the first man on the spot being the hospital sergeant of the R.A.M.C. He found that Rawlings was dead, and his view was borne out a few minutes later by Surgeon-Major Bray, the medi- cal officer of the Barracks. It is stated that a shot mark was visible on the ceiling. The body was shortly afterwards removed to the Barracks Mortuary. Coloar-Sergreant William Rawlings had had a long and honourable career in the Army. He was born at Wellington, Somersetshire, and subsequently went to Swansea. It was there in October, 1885, that he enlisted. He was drafted first to the 1st Welsh Regiment, and with that battalion served through the Egyptian Cam- paign in 1888, and was present at the Battle of Gemaiziah. At the close of the campaign he was the recipient of the Soudan medal and one clasp (Gemaziab) and of the Khedive's bronze star. Subsequently deceased was drafted to the Militia Battalion of the Welsh Regiment, and with them went to Sonth Africa in 1899. He served with his battalion through this cam- paign, getting the Queen's South African medal with three clasps (Cape Colony, Orange Free State, and Transvaal) and the King's South African medal with two clasps (1901-1902). Colour-Sergeant Rawlings had a very good Army record as regards character. He had served for about 21 years, and after another 11 months' service he would have served his full time. So far as can be ascertained the deceased gave absolutely no indication tbat he was ever likely to make an attempt on bis own life. Naturally enough, pending the inquest, the Barracks authori- ties are reticent of giving information, but we learn that during the past day or so he had re- tained Bthe good humour and geniality which characterised him; in fact, it is stated that in conversation a quarter of an hour before he com- mitted his rash act he appeared quite as usual.

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. We are officially informed that a Departmental Committee appointed by the Home Secretary is now engaged in considering what amendments in the law relating to compensation for injuries to workmen are necessary or desirable, and to what classes of employment not now included in the Workmen's Compensation Acts those Acts can properly be extended with or without .modi- fication. The committee consists of Sir Kenelm Digby, his Honour Judge Lumley Smith, Sir Benjamin Browne, C.E.. Captain A. J. G. Chalmers, and Mr George N. Barnes. Mr R. R. ■Bannatyne, of the Home Office, is secretary.

Mr Gerald BaJfour. M.P., who has been con- fined to-bed at Whittingha.me for some weeks, ia now able to take brief exercise daily.

CARDIFF INFIRMARY. OPENING OF THE NEW CASUALTY WARDS. The Gift of Mr Thomas Webb. ADDRESS BY SIR JOHN WILLIAMS. There was a large and influential gathering in the outpatients' department of the Cardiff In firmary oa Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the formal opening by Sir John WilIiahls, Bart., K.C.V.O., of the new casualty wards of the Infirmary, the gift of Mr Thomas Webb, and a description of which has already been published. Major-General Lee, J.P., the chairman of the Board of Management, presided, and besides Sir John Williams there were present smogst others Archdeacon Bruce, Rev. J. R. Buckley, Rev. J. Bourne Jones, Rev. A. Tilley, Alderman John (Cowbridge), j Colonel Brnse Vaughan, Colonol Fisher, Conn- cillor Thomas (ex-Mayor), Councillor Hughes, Dr. W. T. Edwards, Dr. C. T. Vachell, Dr. H. R. Vachell, Dr. T. Wallace, Dr. Griffiths, Dr. W. Sheen, Dr. J. Lynn Thomas, Dr. Paterson, Dr. i Taylor, Dr. W. Stevens, Dr. Cook, Dr. Griffiths, Dr. Martin, Dr. Tatham Thompson, Dr. Ecsor, Dr. Cresswell, Dr. Maclean, Dr. Collins, D:. Davies, Dr. Brownlee, Dr. Mullin, Dr. Down- ing, Professor Burrows, Messrs F. J. Beavan, G. Clarry, R. England, E. England, E. Seward, J. W. Courtis, Lester Jones, R. B. Goodyear, T. Price, J. B. Ferrier, Thomas Jones (Maindy), Leonard D. Rea (secretary and general saperin- j tendent), &c. Sir John Williams. I The Chairman opened the proaeedings by call- ing upon Colonel Bruce Vaughan to make a statement. The gallant Colonel explained that statement. The gallant Colonel explained that this duty fell to his lot because he happened for the time being to be chairman of the House Committee of the Infirmary, to whom was assigned the duty of making arrangements for the opening of this magnificent gift of Mr Thomas Webb. He went on to say that two years ago they wanted the small sum of X12,886 to effect the repairs and do other work required in connection with the Infirmary to bring it up I to date. That wan a big order, but they appealed to the people of Cardiff and district, with the re- suit that up to the present time they had sub- scribed £ 9,666. (Applause.) In those two years I they had paid their way, and only remained in debt to the extent of £ 3,22C. That was a fact to i bo proud of. Sir John Williams, who met with a very cordial reception, then declared the accident wards open. These wards, he went on to say, were not the first of Mr Thomas Webb's gifts. (Cheers.) He congratulated Mr Webb most heartily upon these good deeds, and was sure he had already received that priceless reward which followed every good and generonsdeed. Theirdistinguisbed physician (Dr. Charles Vachell)'had made an- other important gift, and the efforts of Mr Thomas Andrews had enabled the committee to add a newward containing 12 beds, (Applause.) He was glad to see that they had a new women's ward containing 15 beds, and he was delighted to see that those wards were named not only after people of high degree-Lorct Windsor, Lady Aberdare, Miss Talbot, and others, but by the more homely names of Pontypridd, Rhymney Vallev, Mountain Ash, and especially the Duffryn workmen's bed. This showed that the working men of the neighbourhood generously took a deep interest in the institution. He was sorry he did not see a bed named the dock works bed." He thought the people of the Docks as much as any other class ot working men re- quired the aid and skill found at the Infirmary, and he would have been greatly pleased if be had seen a ward called after the dock worliers. Miss Thomas had generously given 1,000 guineas that veteran in benevolence as well as in word, Lord Tredegar—(applause)—had provided veran- dabs—a most important thing in an institution Plan of the New Ward. I I-_n situated as this was in an open piece of ground, I for the reason that patients, as they became convalescent, could be moved and could enjoy the open air under shelter, and in that way their convalescence was rapidly hastened. He found that the Infirmary was well equipped to carry out the most recent discoveries and improve- ments, including the introduction of electricity. He found that excellent use was being made of the Infirmary, and every year about 14 different patients occupied every bed. If. however, a Convalescent Home were established, say in tbe neighbourhood of Caerphilly, the hospital would be able to do twice as much work as it was doing at present. It would be the cheapest and most economical way of relieving a greater number of patients than they relieved now. The Infirmary was about to undergo a change of great importance-it was about to become an educational institution as well as a place of healing. There was a medical school in con- nection with Cardiff College, where the earlier and scientific part of the study of medi- cine was followed by the medical students, but they required a hospital attached to that medi- cal school in order that they mirfht obtain practical experience and knowledge of disease. The patients themselves would thus also be benefited, and there would be less chance of anything in the case of a patient being overlooked. If he were seriously ill he should prefer to be treated in a hospital attached to a medical school than anywhere else. Since ..be discoveries of Lister and others hospitals were far safer,more hygienic, and cleaner than private homes were for tbe treat- ment of disease. A patient raceived far better treatment in the hospital than the aristocracy received in their homos. It was indeed a privi, lege to possess this power of exercising this bene- ficent influence. It was the greatest pleasure in bis life that he was allowed to teach for many years in a great medical school. In conclusion Sir John reminded his audience that there would be burdens to be met in connection with the Infirmary in tho future, and it would be the duty of the people of Cardiff to place the Infirmary in that state of efficiency which was demanded by the progress of medical science, and he had no doubt I the people would willingly bear that burden. (Applause.) Upon the proposition of Major-General Lee, seconded by Dr. Charles VacbeU, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Sir John Williams. Dr. Edwards proposed a vote of thanks to Mr seconded by Dr. Charles VacbeU, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Sir John Williams. Dr. Edwards proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Thomas Webb, and read a letter from that gentleman received by the chairman expressing the pleasure it afforded him to assist in the better equipment of tbe Infirmary. Dr. Alfred Sheen seconded the proposition, and it was carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks was then accorded the chair- man, after which a tour of inspection of the new wards and other departments of the Infirmary was made.

LATE SIR T. MOREL'S WILL. We now learn that the gross value of the estate left by the late Sir Thomas Morel, Kt., Cardiff is E,1,04,670 9s 5d. and that the net value works out at XM,180 Us Id. These figures are approximately those which we gave some days ago. The estate duty paid I amounts to £ 19,886 Us 7d. Under the terms of the will Lady Morel, the widow, receives an annuity of 12,000, with the use of either or both the residences—St. Andrew's, Dinas Powis. and The Lindens, Penarth—and there is an absolute gift of all furniture, carriages, &c., of both resi- dences. The income of the estate is to be equally divided amongst the children until Lady Morel's death, subject to the payment of the annuity. After Lady Morel's death the estate is to be dis- tributed amongst the children equally. There are no public or charitable bequests. The executors are Lady Morel and Mr T. E. Moral, eldest son.

A verdict of Accidental death was recorded at the inquest on Saturday touching the death of Michael Canavan, who was run over by an ingot trolley at Dowlais Old Works on Wednes- day. At an inquest at Barry Police Station on Monday on the body of George Thursby (72), of Porthkerry-road, who fell down the steps at the back of his house and dislocated his neck, a ver- diet of Accidental death was returW

SOUTH WALES NEWS, Merthyr Vaccination Fees. On Saturday, at the meeting of Merthy Board of Guardians, the Clerk (Mr F. T. James said he had prepared a return tor the Local Government Board of vaccination fees and ex- penses for four yeara before the passing of the Act and for four years subsequently (to Lady Day this year). The summary showed that during the first-named period the expenditure was £2,217 2s 5d, and in the last tour years £6,24119s lOd. Briton Ferry Volunteers. The annual dinner and distribution ol prize- money in connectioi), with N03. 5 and 8 Com- panies of the 1st Glamorgan G.A.V. took place at the Royal Dock Hotel, Briton Ferry, on Saturday evening. Captain J. M. Davey pre- sided, and be WMS supported by Captain Wil- liams (commanding officer), Swansea Captain- Adjutant Burton, Swansea Captain Davies, Swansea Captain Thompson, Neath Cap- tain Hunter, and Lieutenant Gardner. During the evoning Sergeants Cox and Donovan (on behalf of the mess) presented Captain Davev with a photograph of himself, taken standing aTongside tha silver cup recently won by the detaebmeut in the biggan competition. Falh Down a Ship's Hold. On Sunday morning R. Thomas, A.B., wa3 discovered in the hold of the Mount Royal, lying in tbe Commercial Dry Dock. Cardiff, 1 suffering from a severely bruised leg and a cut on the right jaw. Thomas, who was night watch- man, was missed at 11 o'clock on Saturday night, and it seemed that he fell to the bottom of the hold from one of the lower decks, a distance of over 20 feet, and remained there all nght. He I' waa removed to the Hamadryad Hospital Ship and detained. Doctors'Question in Amman Valley. At a general meeting of all workmen of Gar- nant and Glanamman, held at the New Bethel Vestry-room on Saturday night, there was strong opposition to the scheme proposed, and ulti- mately was passed with only three dissentients, declaring that-the time was not ripe for carrying out the scheme. Newport's New Post Office. Information received at Newport on Tuesday is to the effect that the work of erecting the new Post Office on the site of the present building in High^street will be proceeded with at an early date. Temporary premises have been taken for use while the work of reconstruction is being carried on. Fire at Cardiff. At 6.25 am. on Tuesday a fire was discovered in the storeroom at the back of the tobacconist and hairdresser's shop occupied by Mr Bowles in Queen-street, Cardiff. The fire brigade, under the direction ot Superintendent Geen, immediately proceeded to the place, and found a large number of boxes of matches and some of the boarding around the wall on fire. The outbreak was speedily extinguished, the flames being pre- vented from spreading to the shop, although the latter was filled with smoke. It is possible that I the fire was caused by rats nibbling at the boxes of matches. St. Mary's, Cardiff. On Tuesday evening the St. Mary's Old Boys held a soiree at the North Church-street Schools, to bid farewell to their chief, the Rev. J. H. Boudier, who is leaving the parish to take charge of St. Ann's Chuich, Roath. There was a grand muster of members and their lady friends, and a most enjoyable evening Was spent in dancing, songs, and games. After supper, the vicar, the Rav- Gilbart Heaton, M.A., took the chair, when Mr George Moon, hon.sec., presented to the-rev. gentleman a handsome marble clock on behalf of the class. Mr Boudier suitably responded. The committee were G. M?on, Tom Fietcher, C. Meiritt, and last, but not least, W. D. Cullimore. Pembrokeshire County Schools- A meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Gov- erning Body—probably the last if the appointed day (1st January, 1904) is not again postponed— was held on Tuesday at the Shire Hall, Haver- fordwest, Dr. Griffith, chairman of th? County Council, in the chair. The usual terminal grants to the eight county schools and a special supplementary grant of £125 out of the reserve fund were made. Mr C. W. R. Stokes appealed for a larger grant to Ten by school. Mr Yorke said probably the new authority would deal with the case. Prompt Action Saves a Life. On Monday afternoon as a heavily laden tin waggon was going down Castle-street, Swansea, a woman named Elizabeth Westcott, of Morriston, stumbled into the road, and striking against the waggon wheel fell right in front of it. A man named Davies, an attendant at the Star Theatre, rushed forward and pulled her away just in time to save her head being crushed by the wheel. The woman was taken to Gower- street Police Station, and was found to have sustained a slight cut on the forehead. Collision at Newport. At Newport on Wednesday night, a horse and cart, driven by Frederick Rees, 13, Frank-street, collided with a conveyance which was being driven out of tbe way of an electric car. Both shafts were broken, bat no personal injuries were sustained. Fire at Newport. A fire broke out at 125, Durham-road, Newport, on Wednesday night. The brigade sum- moned but immediate help by neighbours resulted in the flames being subdued before the arrival of the brigade. Killed on the Road near Usk. On Wednesday evening a hanlier named O'Brien, employed by Messrs Hammond, con- tractors, Newport, was run over near Oakfield, about a mile from Usk, and expired before a doctor could arrive. O'Brien, in company with another man, was returning from Usk with a waggon when he fell off and the wheels passed over his body. Dowlais Grocer's Failure. On Wednesday at the office of Mr W. L. Daniel, official recfciver, Merthyr, the first meeting was held of the creditors of David John Davies, 235, Lower High-street, Dowlais, grocer and provisiou merchant. The liabilities were returned at £355 4d. The debtor attributed his failure to ill-health, lack of capital, and competition. Offer for Bedwellty Workhouse. The Bedwelltv Board of Guardians on Wed- nesday received, as many other boards have, an application from a firm of London land agents to purchase the Workhouse. The letter was left on the table. The Master (Mr W. Thomas) reported a continued increase in the number of inmates, particularly of children. It was decided to grant extra. relief to outdoor paupers during Christmas week of Is each adult and 6d each child. Public Fountain at Pontlottyn. On Wednesday at Pontlottyn a public drink- ing fountain, erected at the junction of Farm- road, Fochnw-road, and Merchant-street by Mrs Brewer and Miss Williams (two sisters), in memory of Captain W. Llewellyn Williams. J.P., D.D., and Mr Edmund David Williams. J.P., D.D.(partowners of the Maesrhydd estate), was opened by Mrs Brewer. A cordial public welcome was accorded Mrs Brewer and her son (Mr R. L. Brewer) on their arrival at the railway station, and after the ceremony Mrs Brewer opened a bazaar at St. Tyfaelog's Church School. A Porthcawl Council Breeze. At the.Porthcawl Council on Monday evening, after a heated discussion, two of the members withdrew. The Chairman (Mr John Elias, J.P., Nottage) had moved that a resolution to pat the Private Streets Improvement Act into force on the Portbcawl-square be rescinded, and Mr G. T. Jones seconded. Mr David Jones moved as an amendment that the clerk further report on the matter, and Mr J. Brace seconded. MrJ. L. Lambert said the clerk had agreed with a committee that the Act should only be applied to one part of the square. The Clerk, who came in at that moment, said he had not so advised the committee, bat had said they might have done so. The motion was lost by six votes to three, Mr Lambert baving spoken twice, Mr W. J. Griffin protested that members should not be allowed to make! half-a-dozen speeches, and that the chairman should enforce the standing order providing that on a subject a councillor should speak but once in the discussion. The Chairman said Mr Lambert was only explaining to the what he had previously said, where- upon Mr Griffin and Mr G. t, Jones withdrew as a protest against infringement of the standing order. Cardigan Town Council. At an adjourned meeting on Monday, presided over by Councillor E. Matbias (Mayor), it was agreed to formulate a scheme to have the water locked off at night nearer the centre of tbe town,' as a delay of 20 minutes was experienced during a recent fire in obtaining a good supply of water. It was decided that the tolls and dues be let by auction on the 17th December, tbe Lower Market to be retained for the use of the Council. The attention of the Great Western Railway Com- pany was again requested to be called to the un- satisfactory state of the Station-road. The borough health was satisfactory, there being no case of infectious disease. Penderry Parish Council. At a meeting held on Saturday evoning, Mr John Williams was elected chairman in the place of Mr Thomas Samuel Thomas, who has resigned. A resolation was carried strongly pro- testing against the apportionment of the cost of tbe extension of tbe water mains from Heolddu to the village of Llangyfelach equally between the two parishes, as there are only two houses situate in Llangyfelach, in the parish of Pen- derry, and anT abundant supply of water can be obtained for their use from a well within 70 or 80 yards. The clerk was directed to write to the District Council on the unfairness of such a. division, and Sir John Llewelyn, who was present. promised to do all he could to make a better arrangement. The Bible Society. The annual meeting of the Ten by auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held on Tuesday evening at the Royal. Assembly Rooms under the presidency of the Ven. Archdeacon Williams, of St. David'a. The Rev. Cynddylan Jones delivered an interesting address on the work of the society, and directed atten- tion to the centenary celebrations next March, inviting the hearty co-operation of the Tenby auxiliary in the special effort contemplated.

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THE OPEN COUNCIL The above is tha Ijion of St. Mark, Venice. OpP°J site the Doge's Chamber in the Palace was a head his Tjlon, with mouth open. into which persons, secretly threw whatever was tc meet the eye of t#* Doge. We place it at the head of this indicate that public letters are received by us, nlso letters requiring answers on legal and gene**1 topics.

LEGAL ADVICE. By a Cardiff Solicitor. Air Gun (Anxious).—(1). Not if you only use it indoors and within the garden. (2). NeighbOTJtØ must show it to be a nuisance. Brougham (Constant Reader).—In our opinion tbO father is not liable. Accident (Constant Reader).-No compensation is claimable where the building is under the heighl of 30 feet unless machinery is used therein. Will (J.B.T.).—If the property disposed of is yoo* mother's absolutely she can ignore your elder brother altogether in her wiH. Notice (Servant).—A month's notice may be gifOO at any time.. Lodgings (Pentyla).—If you have paid weekly there has been no agreement as to notice, a wee* ■ notice will be sufficient. Structure (One in Need). Provided the irog structure is not permanently affixed to the free* hold, you may remove it, but why not to avoid dig pute have a written agreement with the landlord giving you liberty to remote at end of term. Tenancy (Lex). — Although the agreement W" minates at the end of two years yet if you reMA10 on after that time without any fresh terms belntf agreed upon and your landlord accepts rent yearly from you, you will hold as a tenant upon terms of the old agreement so far as they applicable. Will (Pembroke).—The daughter. M.B.'s grand- children as well as her children are entitled. Devise (Tibbie).—(1). B. has no power to nisko 0 will of property in which she has merely a mterest. (2). Assuming the land is freehold O* has no power to make a will while the land IS entailed. (3). The property belongs to the hetrot C. under A.'s will and C.'s heir is her eldest son. Grn (Puzzled).-You need not produce your licence to the keeper nor tell him where you A" going. A constable would be entitled to the information. Nuisance (W.B.S.).-We think the harbour authorities can compel the sanitary authorities to abatethe nuisance seeing it has been repeatedly reported to be prejudicial 1 o the public health.

The Fiscal Question. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S TRICKERY. Lord Hugh Cecil, Sir John Gorst, and bft Winston Churchill addressed a meeting at Oxford on Monday night on the fiscal question. Lord Hugh drew a distinction between Mr Balfour's retaliatory policy and the policy of Mr Chamberlain. To the former, whose aim was but a temporary departure fiom free imports to obtain from particular countries greater freedom for o v. exports, it was possible for him in theory to give some support, but ha could in no waV support Mr Chamberlain's plans. He had great misgivings about Mr Balfour's statistics, which were allowing the Unionist party organisation to bo seized by Mr Chamberlain. Sir John Gorst said Mr Chamberlain was appealing to greed and c ovetousness. The people were being deluded into allowing themselves to be taxed, the many for the benefit of the few. Mr Winston Churchill said Unionist Free Traders did not wish to take pedantic views, or to be illogical, and were willing to make conces- sions, but they wonld not compromise funda- mental principles, or allow themselves to be coaxed or wheedled, or tricked into Protection. They meant to fight, and they would be vic- torious. Sir Chas. Dilke at Walworth. Speaking at Walworth on Monday night Sir Charles Dilke said the overwhelming working class opinion of this country was in favoar of the free import of bread and meat and opDosed to those Protective measures for the benefit of parti- cular indnstfies which although alluring to one trade were detrimental to others and likely to do ns as a people more harm than good. Ra would continue to oppose a tax on bread aUlt, L and advocate a repeal of the dUIV on sugar and the reduction of the tea duty. The real support of the fiscal change came from those who were behind in enterprise and traiuing. Lord G. Hamilton and His Constituents. A meeting of the Ealing District Conserva- tive Association was belli on Monday night for the purpose of giving general instructions to its representatives on the Ealing Division Central Conservative Council, which meets shortly, to consider Bord George Hamilton's views on the fiscal policy in relation to the next election. After a long discussion the following resolution was carried by 84 votes to 6: The Conservative Association of Ealing desires to record a vote of confidence in the present Government and expresses the hope that onr member,Lord George Hamilton, who has represented the division for so long and so ably, will see his way to give the Government his support." Chiswick Conserva- tive Association has already decided it cannot support Lord George should he seek re-election, and Acton Association meets at an early date. Mr Lloyd George at Aberdeen. Speaking on Monday night at a Liberal meet- ing at Aberdeen Mr Lloyd George, M.P., denied that the trade of tBe country was bad. and in- stanced the growth of onr shipping. They were to have none of Mr Chamberlain's or Mr Bal- four's quackdeceptions. (Laughter.) Tho increase of our imports was a proof of wealth. Mr Cham- berlain often instanced Germany as a prosperous country. Well, if Mr Chamberlain were sen- tenced to 12 months' eating of black bread and horseflesb-for that was Germany's workpeople's food-it would cure him of Dreferential tariffs. (Cheers.) If industries were withering let ns improve our machinery and methods of business- "Commercial Repose." Presiding over a meeting at Macclesfield on Monday night, at which Sir Howard Vincent, M.P., aelivered an address on national trade, Mr Bromley Davenport, M.P., Financial Secre- tary to, the War Office, said Lord Rosebery had declared we did not want fiscal reform, but col11- mercial repose. They had had enough of com- mercial repose in Macclesfield and other parta where home industries bad been nearly rained. Commerce could not afford to sleep, but must be constantly strenuous. Otherwise when through free imports onr industries were killed off one bY one the country would enjoy the repose of a com- mercial corpse. A resolution was adopted sup* porting the Government.

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