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---The Powers and China.
The Powers and China. A PeiIlg dispatcli says that the Note signed by the Plenipotentiaries, Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang, as well as the Edicts bearing the Imperial Seal, have been handed to the jtmieton*. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang r..liiV presented objections to certain of the socles of the Note, and asked for an early interview in order that these might be dis- ctwaea.
- THE COURT'S RETURN
THE COURT'S RETURN A telegram published at Shanghai states that the German force which was despatched to Suanhua hao returned to Peking. The result of the expedition is unknown. The con- struction of new roads and telegraphs is regarded as an indication that the Court will return to Peking in the spring, via Hwai- King.Fu and Chang-Te-Fu.—Renter's Special Service.
TEE CALLT TO ARMS
TEE CALLT TO ARMS NEWPORT Over 100 offers have been sent in at the headquarters of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers at Newport, and a large number also at the Drill-hall of the 4th Battalion. The list is being kept open, as fresh offers ware received up to Saturday night. MONMOUTH. Captain C. C. Powell has not yet completed his list of applicants. GLOUCESTER. 1 Our Gloucester correspondent states that fourteen or fifteen applications have been received at the headquarters of the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars by Lord Charles Ben- tinck, the recently-appointed adjutant of the 3rd Yeomanry Bridgade. from men wishing to join the new Imperial Yeomanry force. These include five from Bristol, three from Cardiff, one from Coleford, and others from Glouces- ter. EBBW YALE. ( At a meeting of D Company of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers, held at the Armoury, Ebbw Vale, on Friday evening, the following four men volunteered i or active service :—Corporal E. Goldsmith, Private .T. Readon, Private F. James, and Private Cyrus Williams. It was thought that only one would be required from D Company. DOWLAIS. Besides the five members of the waiting com- pany hailing from the Dowlais detachment, four other local Volunteers have, through Major D. T. Jenkins, the officer commanding, declared their preparedness to proceed to South Africa for active service. The following have volunteered from Dow- lais :—Private A. Davies (20), mason, 35, Bala- clava-road; J. P. Griffiths (24). clerk, Bank House; W. J. Holland (23), mason, 10. Vaughan-street; E. Edwards (27), mason, 1, Regent-street. Nearly a score of other young Dowlais Volunteers, who have readily responded to the call to arms, may be added to the list. MERTHYR. Thirteen applications have now been re- ceived at Merthyr from Volunteers offering 10 go to South Africa. The names of twelve have already been given. The name of the thirteenth is Bugler T. W. Richards (20), 43, Tramroad-side. ABERDARE. v Three applications have been received from the 0 and P Companies, of which not one complies with the War Office requirements. NEATH. D. W. Stephens, a native of Llandilo, but in business at Neath, has been accepted as one of a batch of 50 men who have volunteered for active service in connection with the 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers, Swansea. BUILTH. The following officers and men have volun- teered from the E Company of the 1st V.B. South Wales Borderers.—Captain A. L. Careless, Private fetumuel, Private T. Prit- chard. Private A. Rickards, Private T. Davies, Private Macdonald. and Private S. Ward. PROPOSED CYCLIST SECTION FROM SWANSEA. At Swansea volunteers are daily being en- roled in connection with the 3rd Glamorgan itifle Volunteers and the 2nd V.B. Welsh for service in South Africa. The numbers so far obtained are being kept private till the necessary total is reached. In connection with the 3rd Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers a sugges- tion is being seriously entertained of forming a cyclist section of 25 men, under Second- lieutenant Jenkins. PEMBROKE DOCK. Three members of the E Company of the 1st Welsh Volunteer Battalion volunteered for the front on Friday evening at Pembroke, viz.. Messrs. Fren Penning, Fred E. J. Picken, and Cuthbert James, all of Pembroke Dock, and engaged in H.M. Dockyard.
ATTEMPT TO SHOOT A PROFESSOR
ATTEMPT TO SHOOT A PROFESSOR SAVED BY A LADY STUDENT. Paris, Saturday.—That distinguished litte- rateur and politician, Professor Deschanel, of the Sorbonne University, was attacked to- day by a Russian female student, Mdlle. Vera Gelo, who fired two shots at him from a revolver. Another Russian female student, Mdlle. Alexandrina Zelinie, seizing the revol- ver to parry the shot, was seriously wounded. M. Waldeck-Rousseau, the Premier, has given orders for a gold medal to be presented to Mdlle. Zelinie.
I THE PRINCE CONSORT OF THE…
THE PRINCE CONSORT OF THE NETHERLANDS The Hague, Saturday.—Prince Henry of (Mecklenburg on the occasion of his marriage with Queen Wilhelmina will obtain the title of Prince of the Netherlands, with the dignity of Royal Highness, and will be nominated a major-general and rear-admiral. —Central News.
BRITISH SHIP WRECKED IN THE…
BRITISH SHIP WRECKED IN THE CHANNEL LOSS OF TWELVE LIVES. Cherbourg. Sunday.—The British four-masted filing ship Noel Trivan (query), from Car- narvon, with a crew of eighteen men, has been wrecked in the Channel. Six men only were saved. They clung to the keel of an upturned boat, and succeeded, with great efforts, in reaching the shore near Cherbourg.—Renter.
REMARKABLE SUICIDE OF A WELSH…
REMARKABLE SUICIDE OF A WELSH FARMER, Samuel Evans, a retired farmer, living near Conwil. Carmarthenshire, committed suicide on Thursday by going to the pig-stye and rtuffing a handkerchief into his mouth, causing juffocation. Evans. who was 80 years of age, had been served with a notice under the Rousing of the Working Classes Act.
THE NICARAOUAN CANAL
THE NICARAOUAN CANAL Washington, Saturday.—Mr. Hay, Secretary >f State, authorises an absolute contradiction f the statement cabled from London that Lord Pauncefote had informed the Washington Government that Great Britain would not object to the fortification of the Nicaraguan Canal and the suspension of the Olayton- Bulwer Treaty.—Central News.
ROATH (CARDIFF) HARRIERS.
ROATH (CARDIFF) HARRIERS. The Roath (Cardiff) Harriers had an "out" run from the Merry Harriers, Cogan. on Saturday in rather boisterous weather. The paper was laid by Messrs. F. Johnson and T. H Edmunds through Dinas Powis to St. Andrew's and Cwrtyralla. The eighteen runners were divided into two packs, and arrived home in the following order:—1st. T. M. C. Johnson; 2nd. J. Summers; 3rd. J. Percy Mount-joy; 4th. M. Gray; 5th, A. G. Hill; 6th. E. J. Morgan—a11 of the fast" pack.
HOCKEY
HOCKEY SWANSEA V. LLANDOVERY. Played at Swansea. The home team won a ftne-sided game by seven goals to one. WEST CARDIFF V. CARDIFF. This match was played at Llandaff Fields, ended in a win for Weet Cardiff by two goals to nil. Carmarthen, four goals; Newcastle Emlyn, Oil. i- ■ •
MORE ATTEMPTS AT TRAIN-WRECKING.
MORE ATTEMPTS AT TRAIN- WRECKING. Another attempt, the second within four days, fcras made on Friday night to wreck a. passen- ger train on the Great Western Railway between Frome and Witham Friary by placing Jt oleeper across the metals. Fortunately, the obstruction was removed by the guard of the • without any damage being done. <
.: Latest Telegrams.
Latest Telegrams. SETTER KBTT9. QUEEN RALLIES. TAKES FOOD AND SLEEPS. OFFICIAL BULLETIN. '■HfflEBFT 12.30. The Press Association saysThe following bulletin was issued at, Osborne at 11. a.m.: "The Queen has slightly rallied since midnight. Her Majesty has taken more food, and has had a. refreshing sleep. There is no further loss of strength. The symptoms that give Tise to most anxiety are those which point to a local obstruction in the brain circulation. "Signed) "JAMES REID, M.D., R. DOUGLAS POWELL. M.D., "THOMAS BARLOW, M.D. 1. .¡ i I f EVENING EXPRESS OFFICE, 11.45 a.m. QUEEN'S STATE. LORD SALISBURY LEAVES FOR LONDON. Lord Salisbury left Hatfield at 9.8 this mornin.- fo'r London. ANOTHER. PHYSICIAN. Another physician and the Royal party have arrived at Osborne. GREATEST ANXIETY." FAILURE OF THE HEART'S ACTION. 12 Noon. An "Evening X eWB" telegram from Cowes says the condition of l.er Majesty remains exceedingly grave, The failure of the heart's action is causing the physicians' the very greatest anxiety. Oxygen is being pumped into the room where the distin- guished patient lies. Her Majesty has unconscious intervals and suffers much pain. _h._I. MUCH WEAKER. CLERGY SENT FOR, 12.5 p.m. An Exchange telegram says the Queen is much weaker, and the Rector of Whip- pingham has been gent for.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. CARDIFF. The weekly meeting of the Cardiff Guardians. was held at the workhouse on Saturday, Mr. 0. H. Jones (chairman) presiding. When the report of the workhouse vieiting committee came up, Mr. F. J. Beavan rose and said it had got into one of the papers that at the meeting on Tuesday last the master (Mr. Greenhalgh) suggested the use of margarine instead of butter. The committee was anxioue that that statement should be corrected, as the master did not suggest anything of the kind, but, as the whole thing was under review, he thought he ought to name the matter for the consideration of the com- mittee, which in the end determined not to advise the use of margarine. It certainly was not Mr. Greenhalgh's suggestion. He had no feeling whatever, but felt he ought to name the matter in the ordinary course. Mr. Thatcher called attention to the fact that in the house there were several able- bodied men. and that the St. Pancras guar- dians put such inmates to grind corn with the approval of the officials of the Local Government Board. Such work had proved to be remunerative, whereas break- ing stones and chopping wood had hardly been remunerative at. ail in Cardiff Work- house. He suggested that the clerk be instructed to get information from other unions upon the point. Mr. F..1. Beavan said Mr. Thatcher was in error in stating that wood-chopping did not pay. Mr. Thatcher: Not to any great extent. Mr. Beavan: Have you read your abstract ? The Rev. J. R. Buckley asked why there were in the house so many able-bodied paupers who ought to go out. Mr. Alexander: In the agricultural districts they are crying out for labour and can't get it. Mr. Henry Lewis (Greenmeadow) also said ths farmers experienced grea.t difficulty in finding hands. Mr. Good: Let us know where men can go. On the motion of Mr. Thatcher, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, it was resolved to obtain the information and send the same to the visiting committee. An order was received from the Local Government Board altering the dates of the election of guardians, so that the officers may assist in taking the census. The Clerk said it was probable the election for the towns would take place on the 33rd of March, and for the country on the 25th. MERTHYR. The weekly meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians was held on Saturday. The Clerk mentioned that the board had now sufficient money in hand to pay the Glamor- gan county precept of £ 8,244 5s. 3d., and a chequee, therefore, drawn in payment. The salary of Nurse Evans was advanced from L30 to zC35 per annum. The guardians having granted an increase in the salary of Dr. Wltrd to cover all fees, the Local Govern- ment Board wrote saying that it was necessary the doctor should be paid by fees for vaccina- tions performed at the workhouse, and that they would not be prepared to sanction any other mode of remuneration in respect of such services. They, therefore, requested that the matter should receive the further considera- tion of the guardians. It was reported that the old infirmary for the first time since the transfer of the patients to the new infirmary was that weeli occupied by 54 old men, seven of whom had been placed in the deserving old men's quar- ters. Attention having been called to the fact that the supply of steam at the new infirmary was insufficient for the proper carrying on OIl the work, it was decided to call in Mr. Slater, of Abergavenny, to examine and report upon the boiler. The house management committee reported that the master had complained that the pre- sent condition of the laundry roof was very unsafe, as during the previous week the ra-fters near the stack had again taken fire, and it was. therefore, resolved to take steps to have the matter remedied at once. The Rev. J. O'Reilly referred to a case in which, he said, a woman named Callaghan, of Wind-street, Aberdare, had been taken to the police-station, Aberdare, on a charge of drunkenness, when she was really suffering from a, fractured ankle. She was carried home by her husband on his back, and the fracture became a compound one, with the result that the .foot had to be amputated. He thought that there ought to be an ambulance kept at t,he police-station for use in such cases, and, the board agreeing, it was determined to write to the authorities on the matter. NEWPORT. Colonel Lyne presided at the weekly meet- ing of the Newport Board of Guardians on Saturday. The Locad Government Board sent an order stating that the triennial election of guardians should not take place earlier than March 25. The clerk was directed to confer with the town-clerk of Newport with reference to the date of the elections in the borough. The visiting committee reported that lady members of the board had formally handed over the piano which had been obtained by subscriptions for the use of the workhouse, and the thanks of the committee and the board
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INTENSE ANXIETY AT HOME AND…
INTENSE ANXIETY AT HOME AND ABROAD I The vague fears which have been held for some time past concerning the health of her Majesty the Queen have proved only too well founded. The rumours which reached London on Friday of more serious developments in the Queen's condition have received the unwelcome substantiation of an official announcement. On Saturday morning there was some slight improvement, suggesting that the indisposition was not so serious as had at first been feared, but later in the day it was seen that the situation was serious in the extreme. During Sunday the illustrious patient gradually became worse, and at midnight her condition was described as more serious," with increased weakness and diminished power of taking nourishment. At any moment news may be received that her Majesty has passed away. Meanwhile, the whole world watches by her bedside. The lot of the Queen has been a heavy one during the last fifteen months. The war has told upon her, and in the blows which have fallen upon the country the highest and the most loved in the land has not been spared. Death also has been busy at home, the death of the Queen's old friend, the Dowager Lady Churchill, in particular, having greatly affected her Majesty. The strain of that work which has never been evaded by the gracious Lady who has always been the active ruler of Great Britain has been enormous of late, and it is certain that in her devotion to the welfare of the State and of her people, she has overtaxed her strength Her age, her work, her sorrows, have all combined to bring about the piesent illness. Below we give the official bulletins in the order that they were issued on Saturday and Sunday: — Saturday (Noon). The Queen is suffering from great physical prostration, .0 accompanied by symptoms that cause anxiety. J (Signed) R. DOUGLAS POWELL, M.D. JAMES REID, M.D. Saturday (Six p.m.). The Queen's strength has been fairly maintained through the day, and there are indications of slight improvement in the symptoms this evening. (Signed) JAMES REID, M.D. R. DOUGLAS POWELL, M.D. e' Sunday (Eleven a.m.). The Queen has passed a somewhat restless night. There is no material change in her condition since the last report. (Signed) R. DOUGLAS POWELL, M.D. s, JAMES REID, M.D. I Sunday (4.30 p.m.). Her Majesty's strength has been fairly maintained through the day. Although no fresh developments have taken place, the symptoms continue to cause anxiety. (Signed) JAMES REID, M.D. R. DOUGLAS POWELL, M.D. Sunday (Midnight). The Queen's condition has late this evening become more serious, with increased weakness and diminished power of taking nourishment. (Signed) .i JAMES REID, M.D. R. DOUGLAS POWELL, M.D. (Press Association Telegrams.) 2.30.-Her Majesty is regarded as passing away. She is in a comatose state. 3 -All available members of the Royal Family are now assembled in the bedchamber. 4.—The Queen still comatose. All waiting for a sign. All prepared for the worst. a
Saturday's News.
Saturday's News. Movements of Royalty. Tho special representatives of the Press Association at Osborne telegraphed on Sunday afternoon: The lamented illness of our revered Sovereign has rapidly reached a stage which quite justifies the extreme anxiety felt, not only throughout her vast Empire, but also far beyond its vast limits. This stately island home of the aged Monarch is, indeed, the centre to-day of almost universal interest, and of inquiry from the remotest points, testifying anew t) the sincere sympathy of foreign nations, as well as to the loyal devotion of all her own subjects. The consternation excited by the latest bulletins is accen- tuated by the suddenness of her Majesty's illness. Less than a week ago, viz., on Monday, the Queen gave a special audienee to Lord Roberts, and on the fol- lowing day she drove out, accompanied by the Duchess of Saxe-Cpburg and Gotha. On Wednesday her Majesty felt indisposed, and the unfavourable symptoms which then revealed themselves became more aggravated as the week advanced. Some- what vague rumours of the Queen's indis- position reached the Metropolis early on Friday morning. It was not, however, until late on the evening of that day that these disquieting rumours were officially confirmed. The first authorised intima- tion to the public came in the form of the notice first furnished to the Press Associa- tion, and then published in the "Court Circular" which appeared on Saturday morning. The terma of that announce. ment, although guarded, were sufficiently significant to excite widespread sorrow and apprehensions. These feelings were at first mingled with some measure of hope that absolute rest and quiet for a time might at least restore the health of the stricken Sovereign. Her Majesty has during a long life enjoyed such good health, and shown such remarkable powers of recovery from any occasional ailment, that it was hoped her sound constitution might. even in old age, withstand its latest strain. These hopes, unhappily, are not encouraged by the medical bulletins. The first of these was issued by her Majesty's physicians at noon yesterday, as follows: —"The Queen is suffering frbm great physical prostration, accompanied by symptoms that cause anxiety." No other bulletin was posted ab Osborne House until six o'clock last evening, when the following was issued — "The Queen's strength has been fairly maintained throughout the day, and there are indications of slight improvement in the symptoms this evening." This bulletin, like the preceding one, was signed by Sir James Reid, M.D., the Queen's resident doctor, and Sir R. Douglas Powell, M.D. As it was under- stood that further bulletins would be issued, not at any stated hour, but when- .ever it might be thought desirable to relieve the tension of public anxiety, the representatives of the press and other anxious watchers waited all night at Osborne, so that no time might be lost in wiring any messages from East Cowes. At eleven o'clock to-day the following less favourable bulletin was posted at the entrance to the Royal residence, viz.: "The Queen has passed a somewhat rest- less night. There is no material change in her condition since the last report." Whilst it has seemed convenient for press purposes to group these three bulletins together, readers may assume that the intervals between their issue were crowded with incidents and arrange- ments of serious import. These varied, and became more or less urgent, according to the alternations of hope and fear sug- gested by the nature of the latest tidings from the sick-room. I was able to tele- graph with satisfaction on Saturday night that the evening bulletin had somewhat lightened the gloom which had settled down upon the Isle of Wight. It was then eagerly hoped and believed that the apparent rally would not only continue, but become more pronounced. The condi- tion of the Queen was, nevertheless, felt to be so critical that it was thought desirable by those in the inner circle to countermand any of the arrangements which had been provisionally made for Isummoning the members of the Royal Family and such official personages as ought to be present in the event of the worst fears being realised. The Prince of Wales arrived here about five o'clock last evening, and almost immediately after- wards saw his Royal mother. The Princess of Wales, who was attired in black, arrived at Trinity Pier by the Royal yacht Alberta at ten minutes past ten o'clock last night. Her Royal Highness, who was attended by Miss Knollys, was met by a Royal car- riage, and drove away to Osborne at a gallop. The two medical gentlemen whose names are attached to the bulletins oon- tinued alternately in constant attendance upon her Majesty during the night, and will, of course, remain on duty under a similar arrangement with such professional assistance as may be necessary. The tele- graph office at East Cowes was open all last night for the despatch or receipt of messages, and, on account of the pressure of official and Royal messages over the Queen's private wire to Osborne, the staff of operators is reinforced from Southamp- ton. The Bishop of Winchester arrived at Osborne late last night,' and many other I notabilities are shortly expected, including the German Emperor and the Duke of Connaught, who are stated to be now on the hurried journey hither from the Con- tinent. The Emperor and his Royal uncle are likely to arrive by way of Flushing. Irrespective of those who have yet to arrive, there is already an exceptional throng of saddened visitors at the Royal residence. These include, in addition to those already mentioned, the Princess Christian, the Princess Louise, the Duchess of Argyle, the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and Princess Henry of Battenberg. The Princess Louise arrived with the Prince of Wales. It is rumoured here that the German Emperor may remain to-night at Buckingham Palace, from which it is inferred that the Queen is not in extremis, although she is said to be unconscious. This view appears to be also supported in some measure by the fact that the Prince of Wales left Osborne about one o'clock this afternoon, and was conveyed from the Trinity Pier to Ports- mouth in the Royal yacht Alberta, en route for London, where it is said the Prince is to meet the Kaiser. Princess Christian and Princess Henry of Batten- berg to-day went from the palaoe to early service at Whippingham Church, where the annual service commemorating the death of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg was held. The customary quiet of a Sunday afternoon at Osborne and East Cowes, as well as, no doubt, much farther afield, was disturbed by the nervous anxiety visible on every hand as to the condition of the Queen. At half-past four o'clock the strain of expectancy was in some degree relieved by the posting of the follow- ing bulletin at Osborne House —" Her Majesty's strength has been fairly main- tained through the day. Although no fresh developments have taken place, the symptoms continue to cause anxiety." This report, whilst certainly not hopeless, did not materially diminish the mournful apprehensions of those who had trusted for better news. The bulletin was, however, regarded as re-assuring to at least this extent, that a few hours had passed with- out any aggravation of the symptoms or failure of strength. OSBORNE, Sunday Night. The special correspondent of the Press Association, telegraphing at seven o'clock on Sunday evening from Osborne, says:- Although information given to the press at Osborne House is confined exclusively to the bulletin posted by the physicians at half-past four o'clock, there were grave reasons for fearing that her Majesty's con- dition is critical. The Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein has arrived. It is stated here on apparently good authority that a strenuous effort to reach Osborne to-night will be made by the Prince of Wales, the German Emperor, and the Duke of Connaught, though it is possible that they may not succeed in what is believed to be their intention in that respect. Later. It is understood that the Queen is being kept alive by nourishment skilfully administered. There can be little, if any, doubt as to the condition of the illus- trious patient. It is said the sands of life are rapidly running out. and that the summons may come before the dawn. The physicians in attendance are stated to-night to have employed certain artifi- cial methods resorted to on occasions by the profession in the hope of prolonging the hours of patients when in extremis. Deeply painful as it is to write it, there would appear to be little reason to doubt the trustworthiness of this information. At this hour all is gloom, and vainly does one look for a glimmer of hope. 2.20. a.m. I have just come from Osborne. Her Majesty is regarded as passing away. She is in a comatose state. Telegraphing on Sunday night, the special correspondent of the Press Association says:— There is no use in denying the fact that the Queen is now lying in extremis. A long and close connection with those about the Court enables me to speak with authority. For many years I liave bad the privilege and pleasure of taking part in those social funo- tions which have been a happy part of the Queen's reign. The Isle of Wight has been the centre of many publio incidents in which the Queen has been the most prominent figure. To-day the fearing here has been one of mournfulness and tragic sadness, and to- night old visitors familiar with the conditions which customarily prevail when the Queen is more or less indisposed have ceased to talk of her Majesty's recovery as within the bounds of probability. That her Majesty has completely broken down there can be no doubt. Indeed, at the time of writing it is asserted that the end can only be a matter of hours. A profound and dreadful sorrow pre- vails here. The end is coming. Its immediate nearness is here. It is felt it is certain there is no hope, though it is possible the end may be deferred for a few days. The correspondent adds:—"I have established communication with one of the Queen's physi- cians. This gentleman, whose diagnosis has been unfailingly trustworthy on former occa- sions in connection with illustrious patients, says:—'It may be hours, but it. is one of those cases in which, perhaps, a day will be run into.' "Tell me." asked the correspondent, the exact nature of the malady." "Well," said the physician, "there is senile decay. In the caee of her Majesty, too, wo have complications. Insomnia is a great trouble, and, moreover, the day drowsiness is a sad and significant sign. You see, in the case of a woman with the Queen's usually robust health the least interruption of the normal conditions is much more serious than would be the case of a person who is always off and on. I am afraid we must say that, though her Majesty's condition is not without hope still, people had better prepare for the worst." People are coming in from far and near to make inquiries, and to express a fervent hope for the best.
THE DEPARTURE OF THE PRINCE…
THE DEPARTURE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES Up till about noon on Saturday the Prince of Wales intended to remain in town over Sunday, but a message he received from Osborne decided him to travel South at once. The London Brighton, and South Coa-st Railway Com- pany had previously been instructed to have a special train in readiness for his Royal Highness in case of necessity, and on receipt of the information that the Prince would leave about twenty minutes to two steam was at once raised. His Royal Highness, accompanied by Sir Francis Knollys and attended by Captain Hoiford, drove into Victoria Station about a minute before the train had been timed to start. He was met by Mr. Forbes, the general manager; Mr. Greenwood, the superintendent of the line Mr. Richard- son, the locomotive superintendent; and Mr. Wright, station superintendent. Mr. Forbes conducted his Royal Highness to No. 6 platform, where the special train was drawn up. For the first time the railway officials were informed that Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, would travel with his Royal Highness, and as the Princess had not arrived the order wa-s given to delay the train. Meantime, one trunk which constituted the whole of the luggage of the Prince, was placed 99 in the guard's Van. During the interval of waiting his Royal Highness conversed with Sir Francis Knollys and Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Forbes, the general manager, having gone to meet Princess Louise. It was observed that the Prince looked very anxious. He paced the platform when not talking, and seemed to be greatly engrossed in thought. His Royal High- ness wore a dark suit, short overcoat, and felt hat. Five minutes passed, and still there was no sign of her Royal Highness. The presence of the Prince had by this time become known, and quite a crowd had gathered in the station. No. 6 platform, however, with a train in No. 5, could not be seen from the other parts of the station, and there was no demonstration. About ten minutes to two there was a ouick rumbling of wheels, and a carriage drove quicklv through the crowd. The footman made a smart descent from the box, and the carriage door was opened, and Princess Louise stepped out, and hurried over the distance that separated her from the special train. Her maid and the footman, with her Royal Highness's luggage, which consisted of one small box, came smartly behind. As soon as the Princess turned the barrier and entered the platform the Prince caught sight of her, and his Royal Highness, with Sir Francis Knollys, at once got into the saloon opposite to which they were stand- ing. There was no formal greeting between their Royal Highnesses. The Princess jumped into the train with all possible speed, her Royal Highness's luggage was quickly pushed into the van,. the signal was given, and away the train steamed. Mr. Richardson, the locomotive superintendent, travelled in charge of the special. The Prince of Wales reached Portsmouth at 3.30, and proceeded to Osborne in the Royal yacht Alberta, which left half an hour later. At Portsmouth his Royal Highness was met by Admiral Sir C. Hot-ham. Port Admiral, and Admiral Sir J. R. T. Fullerton. A guard of Marines was mounted on the jetty by tho Majestic, flagship of the Channel Squadron, but the Prince did not stay to inspect the guard, proceeding to Osborne as quickly as possible. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Argyll arrived at Osborne at half-past five in the evening.
ARRIVAL OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR
ARRIVAL OF THE GERMAN EMPEROR The special train on which the German Emperor and the Duke of Connaught tra- velled from Port Victoria to London arrived at Charing Cross Station at 6.20 on Sunday evening, the rough seas experienced by the mail packet on which his Imperial Majesty crossed from Flushing having delayed the arrival of the Royal train. Large crowds had assembled in thefleighbourhood of Char- ing Cross, but only privileged persons were allowed within the station. The Emperor's arrival was awaited, amongst others, by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Prince rt. of Schleswig-Holstein, and Prince Arthur of, Connaught. As the special train steamed into the station all hea-ds were uncovered, and the Emperor and the Duke of Connaught were seen standing in their saloon. His Imperial Majesty, who looked well, but appeared anxious, was in ordinary civilian dress, and wore a hard feit hat. The saloon was brought close up to the point at which the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family were standing, and the Prince stepped briskly int-o the saloon and greeted his illustrious kinsman with extremi cordiality, their Royal Highnesses saluting each other on both cheeks. The Emperor exchanged a few earnest words with the Prince. He then left the saloon, embraced the Duke of York, and shook hands with Prince Christian, Prince Albert of Schleswig- Holstein, and Prince Arthur of Connaught in turn. At the conclusion of the ceremonies of the reception the Emperor, the Prince, and the Duke of Connaug-ht moved towards one of the carriages in waiting, raising their hats in recognition of the respectful salutes of those privileged to be within the station enclosure. They drove away to Buckingham Palace, and almost complete silence was observed by the crowds lining the streets as the carriage parsed, the public evidently realising that the occasion was hardly one on which they could give the Prince and his Imperial relative the form of greeting usual with London crowds. The Press Association understands that. although nothing definite would be settled without first ascertaining the wishes of the Emperor, it is extremely unlikely that his Imperial Majesty will attempt to go to Osborne before to-day (Uonday). In the case of the Prince of Wales and Duke of York, there will certainly be no earlier departure, except in the event of some grave development. Another correspondent states that the Emperor, with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York, will leave London about ten o'clock. this (Monday) morning, unless her Majesty's condition necessitates their earlier arrival at Osborne. A special train would be kept with steam up all Sunday night, ready for any eventuality. The Kaiser's ready decision to at once visit the Queen on hearing of her Majesty's illness, and his cancelling of the Prussian celebrations have caused a very favourable impression throughout the Metro- polis.
PUBLIC ANXIETY
PUBLIC ANXIETY Telegraphing from London on Sunday night, the Press Association says:—From quite an ea.rly hour in the day inquiries as to the Queen's health have been extremely numerous, both at Buckingham Palace and at Marl- borough House, and in every instance the keenest anxiety was displayed. For the first few hours there was no official news, but when at length the ten o'clock bulletin wa-s received at the Palace, stating that her Majesty had passed a somewhat restless night, but without change, the Earl of Pembroke, Lord Steward, directed that it should be immediately com- municated to the press and posted for public information. The Earl of Clarendon, Lord Chamberlain, also directed the posting of the bulletin, and within a short time copies were on view at Buckingham and St. James's Pala-ces and outside the Marlborough House gates, where they were eagerly scanned. Apprehension had been caused by a report that, not only were the members of the Royal Family collected at or hurrying to Osborne, but that the Prime Minister also had been summoned to the Queen's bedside. It was offi- cially ascertained in the course of the day that no such summons had up to late in the afternoon been received by Lord Salisbury. A copy of the bulletin wais communicated by the Lord Chamberlain's office to Dr. Sheppard, sub-dean of the Chapels Royal, who read it out to his morning congregation and besought their earnest prayers for the Queen. Evening arrived without any further official news, but the numbers of distinguished per- sonages calling at Buckingham Palace throughout the day to inscribe their names in the visitors' book showed that the public anxiety had not in any way been allayed. Shortly before four o'clock a great crowd had assembled at Victoria Station, in consequence of the tidings that the Prince of Wales was expected "back in town to meet the German Emperor. His Royal Highness arrived by special train at 3.47, attended by Sir F. Knol- lys and Captain G. Holford. Earl Clarendon and Earl Pembroke, with the general manager of the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway, were there to meet him, and were heartily greeted by the Prince, who desired that the Lord Chamberlain and Lord Steward would await at the Palace the arrival of the German Emperor and himself. Their lord- ships inquired anxiously about her Majesty, and gathered from the fact of the Prince's departure from Osborne that the staite of affairs was, on the whole, more favourable, for the Prince replied, "You see, they have let me come away." In regard to the Kaiser's journey, he was expected at Port Victoria about four o'clock, and a special train was waiting to convey his Imperial Majesty to Charing Cross. Prayers were offered up by the Chief Rabbi and the ministers of the several synagogues on Saturday and to-day beseeching Divine sup- port for the Queen and members of her Royal House in the season of grave anxiety. Speaking at Hutton Castle, Berwickshire, an Saturday night, Lord Tweedmouth said the country had been thrilled by the news that our beloved Sovereign was in a condition which caused anxiety. We all loved and honoured her Majesty, not only because she had been ready to share in her subjects' sor- rows and joys. not only because she had taken so active, so noble, and eo successful a part in her great Empire, but because she had shown herself as a mother and a wife and as a woman of pattern, not merely to the inhabitants of these islands, but the whole world. His lordship was sure that throughout this great Empire millions of the Queen's subjects of every colour would pray that God in His providence would restore the "Great White Queen" to her wonted health. A Windsor correspondent telegraphs that the residents of Windsor, Fiton, and the neigh- bourhood were gravely concerned for her Majesty, and at all places of worship, includ- ing St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Sunday special prayers were offered up for her recovery. The appearance of the Union Jack on the Round Tower was anxiously looked for on Sunday morning, and when the flag was seen to. be flying as usual feelings of relief were experienced. Shortly after one o'clock on Sunday afternoon a copy of the morning bulletin was posted at Henry Vill.'s ga,teway of Windsor Castle for the informa- tion of the public. In view of the public anxiety caused by the illness of the Queen the promoters of the Australian Commonwealth banquet, which was to be held at the Hotel Cecil on the 21st inst., have, with the consent of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, decided to postpone it. At the 1st Grenadier Guards' annual dinner at Windsor, at which Colonel Kinloch and other officers were present, reference was made to the indisposition of the Queen, and the hope was fervently expressed that her Majesty would soon be restored to health. The National Anthem was twice sung by the gathering, which included Crimean and other war veterans. In Glasgow on Sunday the Queen's health was the only subject of interest. As the news- paper offices posted the bulletins there was a constant crowd passing the news from mouth to mouth. In all pulpits petitions were sent up on her Majesty's behalf, and special hymns for those in danger were sung. The serious news caused the utmost concern in Edinburgh. Special prayers were offered in the churches. SOUTH AFRICA. CAPE TOWN, Sunday. The news of the illness of the Queen has given a great shock to the community, espe- cially as no apprehension has hitherto been felt regarding the health of her Majesty.— Reuter. AMERICA. NEW YORK, Saturday. The news of Queen Victoria's illness absorbs public attention here, to the exclusion of all other matters. The evening papers have been displaying London dispatches almost every hour in front of their buildings, and crowds have been eagerly waiting for them. The interest in her Majesty's condition is. perhaps, as intense throughout the States as it can be in England.-Central News.
.TO-DAY'S NEWS.
TO-DAY'S NEWS. UNCONSCIOUS AND SINKING." Waiting for the Worst Up to the present the following messages, none of which, strictly speaking, are official, have been received this morning:- IN A COMATOSE STATE. The Press Association special correspondent- telegraphing at 2.30, says:- I have just come from Osborne. Her Majesty is regarded, as paasing away. She is in a, comatose state.
MEMBERS OF FAMILY ASSEMBLED.
MEMBERS OF FAMILY ASSEMBLED. Telegraphing at three o'clock the Press Association special correspondent says:—The members of the Royal Family, other than thoee who have been called away, are now assembled in the Queen's bedchamber. We hear that the worse may be expected at any moment.
" WAITING FOR A SIGN."
WAITING FOR A SIGN." The special correspondent of the Press Aaso- ciation telegraphing at 4.30 this morning says:—"I have just driven down to East Cowes to send off this wire. Her Majesty is in a comatose state. All are waiting for a sign. The latest intimation is that everyone should be prepa-red for the worst."
NO CHANGE YET.
NO CHANGE YET. The Press Association's special correspon- dent at Cowes, telegraphing from Osborne at 7.20 this morning aXB :Thongh no official bulletin has been iesned, I hear that her Majesty's condition is about the same."
KAISER LEAVES FOROSBORNE.
KAISER LEAVES FOROSBORNE. The German Emperor and the Prince of Wales left Victoria Station in a special train for Portsmouth enroute to Osborne at eight o'clock this morning. The other members of the Royal party who travelled by the train were the Duke of York and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. The Prince of Wales was attended by Cap- tain Hoiford, his equerry in waiting, and General Von Scholl and General Von Plessen were in attendance on the Emperor of Ger- many. The Royal party arrived at Victoria at five minutes t oeight in closed carriages, and the largo crowd which had gathered at the sta- tion in the hope of catching a glimpse of the distinguished travellers were thus disappointed. The train is due at Portsmouth at ten o'clock.
Sinking.
Sinking. An Exchange telegram says:- The Queen was reported unconscious and sinking by the Royal party when leaving for Osborne this morning.
NO LATER BULLETIN.
NO LATER BULLETIN. Telegraphing at half-past seven this morn- ing, the Central News correspondent at Osborne states that no further bulletin has been issued since midnight.
Qur-en Much Worse. Sinking…
Qur-en Much Worse. Sinking Fast. 10.45 a.m. An Exchange message says:- The Queen is much wor-e. It is stated at Osborne sinking fast."
From Foreign Climes
From Foreign Climes World's Tribute To Our Dying Queen. Melbourne, Monday.—The news regarding th illness of the Queen is eagerly awaited through- out Austraha. The feeling of grief and sym- pathy ic universal.-Reuter. Paris. Monday.—Several newspapers this morning publish long articles on the Queen's reign. The "Radical" says:—"The Queen's reign is one of the longest in history, and also it must be said one of the most pros- perous. It ha.s almost entirely filled the nine- teenth century. During that time England has enjoyed unchanged pirosperity." The "Petite Itepublique" remarfs:—"Her reign has been long and incrediby -happy and victorious, and, at certain times, she might have asked herself, if a limit could be set to the growing prosperity of her people and the increasing expansion of her States." The "Gaulois" says: —"Whatever m.ay be the result of her present illness, it is impossible to conceal from our- selves the fact that the reign of this Princess, one of the greatest, perhaps, in the history of England, ie drawing to a close. The death of the Queen will not, for the moment, affect the polioy of the United Kingdom."—Renter. CANADA TORONTO, Saturday. The noonday bulletin regarding the con- dition of the Queen has been received here with general alarm and anxiety.-Reuter. FRANCE. PARIS, Sunday. The news of the serious condition of the Queen has been received in Paris with feelings of deep regret, particularly by British resi- dents, and special prayers for her recovery were offered in English churches this morn- ing. The French newspapers, with two or three exceptions, are also sympathetic in their remarks, and pay a just tribute to the great qualities displayed by her Majesty. For the most part they attribute her failing health and gradual decline to the Transvaal War, and the recent deaths of so many near and dear to her.—Da-lziel. GERMANY. BERLIN, Sunday. Further news of Queen Victoria is anxiously awaited here, and the suspense is rendered all the greater because of the sudden depar- ture of the Emperor, which is regarded here as confirming only too plainly the pessimistic reports previously in circulation. Berlin evidently fears there can be but one issue to her Majesty's illness. Euch succeeding bulletin is carefully scanned, and crowds of people are gathered before the newspaper offices and the telegraph bulletins in all parts of the city. The Royal and other personages here for the bi-centena.ry festival have all left, and the capital, which a few days ago was the scene of great public rejoicing, has now been plunged into keen and real anxiety. In dip- lomatic and Government circles little hope remains. The Imperial Chancellor, Count Von Bulow, paid a long visit to the British Ambas- sador last night, and this fact. coupled with the Emperor's sudden departure for England, has given rise to the belief that the Empero.r's journey is likely to prove of great political importance, and has not been inspired solely by a desire to take a last farewell of his illustrious grandmother.—Dalziel. BELGIUM. BRUSSELS. Saturday. All the papers here, even the strongest pro- Boer organs, express the greatest sympathetic anxiety over the condition of Queen Victoria. The pro-Boer organ, the "Petit Bleu." hopes that her Majesty's parting words will be for immediate peace in South Africa, which would be the glorious end of a glorious reign.—Cen- tral News. AUSTRIA. VIENNA, Sunday. News of the illness of Queen Victoria has called forth warm expressions of sympathy for her Majesty from the leading Viennese journals. The journals agree in saying that the illness of her Majesty will cause deep sorrow, not only in Great Britain, but through- out the world. The "Neue Free Presse" dwells upon the Queen's virtues as a Sovereign, and adds:- "The Queen is the representative of the great eervioes which Great Britain has rendered to the political, economic, and intellectual development of the world as a model of free institutions." The semi-official "FremdenMatt" observes: — "For more than half a century the Continent hae had abundant opportunity of fully appre- ciating the illustrious qualities of the Queen as a ruler and her kindly disposition. Any news of improvement in her Majesty's condi- tion would be hailed everywhere with joyful satisfaction." The "Neue Wiener Tagblatt" describes her Majesty as a Constitutional model Sovereign, the prototype of a chief of State at the head of a free people. The "Journal" states:—"The Emperor Francis Joseph has sent a telegram to the Prince of Wales conveying in fervent terms his wishes for the recovery of the Queen."— Reuter.
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----UNRECORDED BRAVERY.
UNRECORDED BRAVERY. Garw Valley Man's Heroism. It is not often that an incident such as Mr. George Humphreys, of Ffaldan. took the lead- ing part in a month ago fails to get the atten- tion at deserves at the time of its occurrence, but the neighbours are now seeking the atten- tion of the Royal Humane Society to the mat- ter. On December 19th Mr. Humphreys was informed by his little girl that someone was crying for help near at hand. He proceeded to where the sound came from, and found that a man, named Harry Davies, had fallen into a shaft 25 feet deep and containing fifteen feet of water. Securing a rope, Mr. Humphreys let himself down into the shaft to see what could be done to save the man's life, but had to return to the surface in order that a rope might be tied round his waist. He was let down again into the water, and succeeded in getting the rope tied round the man's waist, and he was by this means brought to the sur- face. Assistance was given by Oliver Evans, John Brace, John Evans, and Mr. Humphreys' son Leonard. Mr. Humphreys will, doubtless, get a fitting recognition from the Royal Humane Society, although Humphreys feels he has "done noth- ing particular" in saving another man's life at the risk of his own.
CARDIFF MYSTERY.
CARDIFF MYSTERY. Supposed Identification. The Bristol police have made inquiries into the matter of the man buried at Cardiff, and have established to their own satisfaction that deceased was Charles Henry Martin, of Kingswood, Bristol, who was missing early in December. From a diary found upon deceased it is obvious that he was the man who lived in Bristol, as several villages close to Bristol are mentioned, Siston, Mangotsfield, and Warmley being adjacent to Kingswood, which is about three miles from Bristol. Relatives of Martin are on their way to Cardiff to see the police.
BACK FROM ASHANTI.
BACK FROM ASHANTI. Early this morning Sir James Willcocks landed at Plymouth on his return from Ashanti. Sir James is in good health, and in course of conversation, the gallant officer paid a high tribute to the bra-very of the native forces who have been under his command throughout the campaign.
STOCK EXCHANGE PUN.
STOCK EXCHANGE PUN. Sin fsays the "Financial Times") is its own punishment. The other day, contrary to our best instincts, we gave publicity to a pun made by a m-smber of the Stock Exchange, and retri- bution has at once followed. in the form of a worse pun from another member. Referring to the marriage in New York on Thursday of Miss Alta Rockefeller. daughter of the famous Standard Oil magnate, he asks us to point out that "Miss Alta Rockefeller has been to the altar to alter her name." This is worse than the Globe collapse. The failure of this one member is worse than the failure of the 36 others.
WOMAN'S EXTRAORDINARY DEATH.
WOMAN'S EXTRAORDINARY DEATH. Just after daybreak on Saturday an Alder- man's Green (Foleshill) miner named William Golby discovered the body of a neighbour, Elizabeth Lowe (46). in a garden near her cot- tage. The previous night she left home to make some purchases, and on the return jour- ney her dress seems to have become entangled in a hedge, through which she fell a distance of 2ft 6in., breaking her neck.
THE INVARIABLE REPLY.
THE INVARIABLE REPLY. A great deal of work compelled the Bishop of London. says the "Chronicle," to be short with tiresome visitors. One of them spread a report that the bishop had the same three remarks for everyone: (1) "Who are you?" (2) "What do you want?" (3) "No."
—* INTERESTING RELIC OF PfcKIN.
— INTERESTING RELIC OF PfcKIN. A most interesting relic of the siege of the Legations at Peking has just reached the Foreign Office. This is the ,actual fla-g which was flying over the British Legation during the whole of the eventful period covered by the attacks by Boxer troops. The flagstaff. which is painted white, and is of great thickness, has been sawn off, and the flag itself is riddled with bullets and torn almost into ehreds, affording striking evidenoe of the fierceness of the assault which was carried on. The flag- stff and its accompaniments have been sent home by the British authorities at Peking as a present to the Queen, and will be despatched in due course to Windsor Castle.
PERSONAL JOURNALISM.
PERSONAL JOURNALISM. We often read laments on the increasingly "personal" character of our journalism. But the Old Journals were apparently a good deal more personal in some ways than the Newest of the New would ever dream of being. Take the following from the "Times" of January 20, 1801: — "Only two country dances were gone down, in which all the before-mentioned ladies joined, except Lady Caroline Thynne. who, though one of the most lovely women in the room, was not invited to danoe, though there were several gentlemen in the room disen- gaged." If a similar announcement appeared to-day about any modern Lady Caroline, what a (very proper) howl of indignation would arise!
PRACTICAL JOKE'S SEQUEL.
PRACTICAL JOKE'S SEQUEL. A sequel to a practical joke was related to the Thrapst-on magistrates the other day, when a well-to-do agriculturist. Frank Thros- sell, who had taken two rabbits out of a friendly farmer's cart in fun, was hauled before the court on a charge of theft. From the evidence it was clear that prisoner had been playing a practical joke upon an old friend, who casually told a police inspector of missing two rabbits. The officer at once arrested Throssell without a warrant or the farmer's permission, and kept him in the cell all night. The farmer assured the coart tli'it he was astounded to find his friend arresvxl. He was welcome to all his rabbits. The case was dismissed and the officer reproved.
: MERTHYR STIPENDIARY AND…
MERTHYR STIPENDIARY AND THE LOCAL JUSTICES, MINERS SUPPORT MR MARCHANT WILLIAMS. v At the last meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Merthyr District of Miners a lively discussion took place upon the present con- troversy between the stipendiary magistrate and the local justices. The following resolu- tion was agreed upon :That this executive committee of the Merthyr District of Miners recommends to our next monthly meeting to pass a resolution of confidence in Mr. Mar- chant Williams, stipendiary magistrate, as a person well fit-ted to carry out the duties that devolves upon him from time to time; we also admire his courage in the manner in which he ha,s made his own position clear in the face of such opposition at shown by the actions of some of our great unpaid; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Home Secreta.ry and our members of Parliament."
I IFROM DOCK TO PULPIT.
FROM DOCK TO PULPIT. An American paper relates the case of the Rev. William E. Johnson, who was acquitted at Columbia for the murder of William T. Bellinger, oourt stenographer, at Bamburg. The jury retired on a Saturday afternoon at six o'clock, and did not come in until five o clock next morning. The prisoner, who received the verdict calmly, filled his pulpit six hours later. He and Bellinger had had a dispute over a fence separating their homes. e. Baed a ahotejw and Bellinger a revolver.
On the Stock Exchange
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SUICIDE UP-TO-DATE,
SUICIDE UP-TO-DATE, Carmarthenshire Farmer' Novel Method. On Friday evening Mr. Thomas Walters, coroner for West Carmarthenshire, held an inquest on the body of Samuel Evans. a retired farmer, residing at Pantgwyn Cottage. Hermon, near Conwil, and the evidence recorded pointed to a method of self-destruc- tion altogether unique. The Widow said that on Thursday morning her husband (who was an octogenarian), asked her if she wanted some leeks, and, being answered in the affirmative, he went out of the house, remarking that he would fetch some from the garden. Ae he was a longer time than usual in returning, she went to look for him, and found him lying at full length in the pigsty, apparently dead. Benjamin Phillips said he found deceased in the pigsty as described by the widow. He procured a candle, and upon close examina- tion found a large cotton handkerchief staffed tightly into deceased's mouth. Dr. John Richards. Conwil. said he arrived on the scene after the last witness and found the body not quite cool. On examining the body he discovered another handkerchief pushed down into the back of the throat, an,7 this also was removed. In his opinion deat* was due to suffocation. The jury returned a verdict of "Death fror- self-inflicted suffocation."
GOLF.
GOLF. PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP.— FINAL TIE. The final tie in the Parliamentary handicap, between Mr. Seton Karr, member for Bradford, and Mr. A. J. Robertson, of the Press Gallery, was played on Saturday on the links of Prince's Club at Mitcham. The tie should have been played during the autumn meeting of the Royal and Antient at St. Andrews, but one circumstance and another tended to delay 'the playing off until Saturday. The weather was of the most wretched character, rain falling in a constant drizzle. The course was in a very heavy condition. Mr. Robertson played a very fine game, but with the aid of his handicap Mr. Karr turned one up. Homeward Mr Robertson got on level terms, and at the end of the first round they were all square With his stroke allowance Seton Karr again took the lead at the second hole in the after- noon. At the turn the players were even, but with a three at the tenth Seton Karr went to the front once more Robert-sen squared at the twelfth, and eventually placed himself in the comfortable position of two up with three to play. He lost the sixteenth, but, although giving a stroke, annexed the seventeenth, thus winning the tournament by two holes up and one to play.
NEWSOFTHECHUROHES.
NEWSOFTHECHUROHES. The Rev. John Fisher, B.D., curate of Ruthin, the editor of the Cefn Coch manuscripts, has accepted the living of Cefn Meiriadog, near St. Asaph. The Rev. J. R. Evans. of Closygraig, has accepted an unanimous invitation to under- take the pastoral charge of the Gorphwysfa Calvinistic Methodist Church. Skewen, Neath. Mr. J. Harries Jones, of Skewen, Neath, will shortly become the minister of the Llest Calvinistic Methodist Church, East Glamorgan. The Rev. John Thomas, late of Blaenyffos, Pembrokeshire, last week entered upon his pastoral duties as minister of the Rhosddu Baptist Church, Wrexham. The Rev. W. Hopkin Rees. the well-known Welsh missionary of Chi-Chou, China, who is at present in this country on furlough. has decided to return to China at the end of Feb- ruary, having been requested by the mis- sionaries at llresent in China to return, in order to take a leading part in the negotia- tions for compensation for losses caused -by the Boxers."
PARISH WITHOUT INHABITANTS.
PARISH WITHOUT INHABITANTS. The census-takers of the parish of Wyler, in the Loetschen Valley, in Switzerland, have had (says the "Independance Beige") an easy task. The village was destroyed by a conflagration in June, and the fifteen heads of families residing thfcre have transported their lares et penates elsewhere. All the same, the maciu- j nery of government has not been allowed to rust; the councillors have met each week ill a neighbouring village, and have discussed the subject of the re-building of the villaee.
EAST END CENTENARIAN.
EAST END CENTENARIAN. The "Jewish Chronicle" says the death recently took place at 24. Fordham-street. Lon don, E., of Mr. Louis Jacobs, at the age of 101 years. He had been resident in England for 30 years. He leaves 49 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and fourteen great great-grandchildren, numbering in all 92. His eldest surviving son is 75 years of aire.
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