The North Wales Express

CARNARVON BOROUGHS ELECTION- MBSORTON-PARRY AT CONWAY. [FROM OUR OWN RFP-ORTFit ] Mr Sorton-Parry, the independent candidate, addressed a meeting of his II frieuds and support- ers" at Conway on Saturday night. Arriving in the town by the 7.30 p m. train, lie was met at the Railway station by the local brass band and a large dumber of frierds, and escorted in procession to the Maiket Hall. where the meetiug was held. The building was densely crowded, and during the titna Mr Sorton-Parry spoke excellent order pre- bailed. Mr T. P. Williams (Ap Alvan) presided, and his speech w'eived with mingled cheers ,Ts *fcd hisses, all references ta the respective candi- cle.tes being hailed by a section of organised ob- ^tiructionists, the majority of whom. wc-T i non- Voters, by cries of Jones-Parry fur ever," being also hunter demonstrations in favour of Mr Norton-Parry. Mr Sorton-Parry was most cordially received on rising to address the electors. expressed his durance that he should receive a fair and patient hearing from the working men, who he firmly be. lieved would protect him from the organized ob- struction which had followed him in few places (hear, hear). Happily for him, those endeavouring to:obstruct his candidature had been defeated at and Nevin, and he was glad to say that 1ll)t a single attempt at interruption was madejat Oricèietb that day (hear, hear). He appeared be. fore the electors of Conway as a working man, Atd all he asked of them was that, after hearing Jus address, they would judge him fairly (hear, hear). There v, as no mistake in his language, no jUlcertainJrenderiug in his utterances, which were Jhe utterances of a working man who had climbed Jho ladder of life against many storms (hear, hear). Qfte of the greatest virtues in the bosom the Welshman was fair play, and being, as he said j^fore, a'working msn, he knew that his friends at Conway would give him every fair pl iy (a voice «You are not a working man," and laughter). He ?°Uld say that he had Worked much harder than the biterrupter (hear, hear). Proceeding to deal ^ith a few of thejburniug questions of the day he ^Weltat great length on the Cloture, which he fully approved, knowing that Mr G adstone, as a great lover of freedom of speech, woulc. not introduce measure tending to curtail unnecessarily the **eedom of debate in the House of Commons (hear, heat). With regard to ed ucation, no one had felt tnore than he the want of a good, sound, early education. When he was apprenticed at Liver- pool he scarcely knew how to speak, let alone write, and having suffered so much in this res- pect he naturally sympathized with those who JJJere unable to get proper educational advantages. *-he Government in some mea .ue recogu zed the educational wants of Wales, as wan seen by the re- Port of the Departmental Committee, in which was Recommended the establishment of collegss in North alld South Wales. The people of Bangor and Ctu *rvon were already fighting over .i bone in the "k&pe of the site of the proposed college for North Wales. He would advise them not to quarrel over •hia trifling matter, and that they shcul'l catch the S*re first and cook it afterwards (hear, hear, and ^Ughter). Dealing with the question of local Option, he favoured the vesting in the puolic the £ ight to decide whether any additional licensed Rouses were required or not iii the towns aud vil- lages, but in cases where it was doomed advisable close certain public-hcuses he thought it was OlÙy fair that the owner of the license should be CoJnpensated (hear, hear). A measure embodying those principles would have bis entire support. In person they Haw before thctn a total abstainer r~-a man ^yho had been a water drinker ad his life. wished he could impress upon all his hearers "h!'t wonders temperance wrought, and how sman flings enabled a man to rise in the -vorld. During k4 earlier days in London he had five poor com- ^taions, who at times were too poor to obtain even of the cheapest dinners. Three of those com- panions became Lord Mayors of London, two died, leaving great fortunes behind them, and the ot;ber stood before them now as evidence of what Perseverance and a correct life would do for man Plear, hear.) The Welsh people hv\d conferred ^uours on'the working mun which had never been, inferred on anv gentleman, whether aristocratic °* Hot. Some years ago, at Rhyl, a large meeting Principally composed of the aristocracy, selected hiol, who had once been a poor boy and a working JJan, to invite the Piince and Princess of Wales to the Principality, receive toom, entertain them, present them v ith a national ad Ires-of welcome wear, hear). There was a greater honour still Jfhich could be conferred upon him, and that was ?{**t the working men of Carnarvon Boroughs J^°uld send him as their representative to Pirlia ?ent, and if they only did he could assure them Jjj*t in his person they would find a most sympath- »tic working man (oheeis). He had been a ehsp- »tic working man (oheeis). He had been a ehsp- r O*Uer and knew how to handle a vessel "a well as sailor before him that night (cries of Politics," and daughter). Wei], about politxs they were the outcome of their industries ?pd commerce in this'country. He took it that poii- ttieant that they should have good laws for the jH^clioration °f the people, and in a great country jj5eEngland the government of the people should be y the people. The people, it united, were A great KjJWer, and could sweep everything before thom. ^be electors cf the Carnarvon Boroughs only re- ared unity, and no man could prevent them sending him st the head of the poll, which he >? t certain he would be on Tuesday (hujghter) ^ferring to the formation c £ county boards he T^d that at present the ratepayers uad no voi e in the imposition of the rates, and to see there was an equalization of rates a fpirit of bo dependence was required by the ratepayers. At 7?atd8 of gna.rdianc; the magistrates were officio members, and speaktr-g from his own «0wle4ge, he knew that the elected guardians afraid to speak their minds plainly, lest the? k ?!*id offend these gentlemen. Guardians, he **> should asserts their rights, and thus protect 14 etnselves against landed proprietors (hear. He advocated that aohool and municipal should be brought iuto one greaL centre *ted into a local parliament, and the memo °f the parliament elected by the ratepayers. Hi Wa" moueJ to the working man,and he c -wld "ordto see that his name was on the register of voters. He (Mr Sorton-Parry) would therefore favour a bill which would it com^ulssry on aosistant overseers, by liue '»r otherwise, to see that every ratepayers' name W.AS on the register of voters. JAfter dealing with the assimilation of tho borough and count? franchise, Mr Sorton- Parry spake on the necessity of developing the fisheries of Wales, which, he believed, would prove, a mine of wealth to the enterprisinz. What h-d the men of Conway done will; their pearl fisheries ? He had seen one large pearl from the Conway river in the crown of Bngla-id, and he wondered why, when they had such wealth at their very doors, that it was not, gathered by them (a voice "Old Johnson has got it all," and laughter). The River Conservancy Bill waa a very class legislative measure, and he faiL-d to see why owners of property on each side cf a river should claim fish with the creation of which they had nothing to do (laughter). Fish in the rivers ought to be as much the property of the people as those of the open sea (kear, hear). He knew of a river where the gentry, after netting it, sold what fish they di I not want themselves. Was that right P (cries of ''No If returned to Parliament these matte's would have his best attention. At present he had nothing to d^, and he had wanted to be their servant. He did not seek any office under the Gsvernment, for he independent means and was as independent as any working man could possibly be. He hoped that in recording their votes on Tuesday they would judge for themselves, and if they only did this he was con. I fideut of being their representative in Parliament at four o'clock thnt day (cbeers). The Rev J. Spiuther James, Llandudno, next essayed to deliver a Welsh address, but it was maniiest that, a faction of disorderly persÆs, doubtless jealous of the success which had attended the meeting, were bent on creating a disturbance. Mr James, appealing for fair play, was flatly told by these rowdies that he should not get it, whilst Mr Sorton-Parry's supporters shouted that they would insist upon fair play being acceded to him. Turncoat was the cry wh.ch then emanated from the far end of the hall, but braving the hisses and groans of what was nothing else but a fanatic mob, Mr James un- flinchingly retorted that his coat was th.1 same and wou'd 1>8 the same, that be pledged himself to support Mr Sorton-Parry in 1680, that Mr Sorton- Parry had a right to claim the fulfilment of that pledge, and that the Radical turncoats were those who, after pledging to support that gentleman, hid deserted his colours (cheers). He would stick to his promise despite what the rabble said about him (cheers and groans). Mr Sorton-Parry had a bright caaracter, and was a gentleman worthy of respect (cries of "Pooh-pooh," Jones-Parry is the best nan," "Cheers for Mr Sorton-Parry," and counter cheers for Mr Darbishire). Mr Sorton-Parry would be an ornament to the con- stituency in Parliament (uproar, and cries by Mr J. W. Jones, of the Liberal Association, We don't want to know nothing about the^creaturej"). Mr Spinther James: Ju-t like you, you who ask, "Who is Mr Surton-Parry (" You the champions of freedom, and yet you will not allow that liberty of speech which your principles teach you. Other little scenes followed, which to the Conservatives verified the lines—" When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug-of-war." Mr Spiuther James kept his illiberal opponents at bay, and persisted in demanding a hearing and in dis- closing truths, which will doubtless have the de. sired effect in times to come. Mr E. D. Jones, Bangor, also spoke, and the meeting terminated with votes of thanks to the chairman, cheers to Mr and Mrs Sorton-Parry, and counter-cheers to Mr Jones-Parry and Mr Darbishire.

MR JONES-PARRY AT BANGOR. [FROM OUR OWN REPORTJtB.J An influential meeting of the friends and sup- porters of Mr Jones-Parry was held in the Penrhyn Hall, Bangor, CH Monday night. The hall was crowded, there being probably not less than six or seven hundred persons present, and the proceedings were most enthusiastic throughout. The chair was occupied by Captain Vernev, who has j uet recovered from an illness, and who was received with loud cheers. There were also present Mt R. Davies, M.P., Mr Pennant Lloyd, Mr Morgan Richards, Dr Hughes, J. Roberts, D. Williams, H.. Lewis, T. Jones, H. Hughes, J. Thomas Jones, John Owen, W. C. Davies, J. Davies, W. Davies (president cf the Working Men's Liberal Associa- tion). The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said he had a letter from Dr Ellis apologizing for non- attendance through illness, and saying: "In a contest like the present, which has been caused by the interference of Mr Sorton-Parry, who has no claim whatever upon the boroughs, and who has come forward in opposition of the wishes of the Liberal Association, aud who, had ihe been a stronger candidate, might have caused a seat to be lost to the Liberals. I think it of the greatest importance that all true Liberals should support the action of the Liberal Association (applause). Let all true Liberals go to the poll and give solid vote for Mr Jones-Parry, who, I trust, will receive such a majority as will prove the hopeless- ness of contesting these boroughs in future, either by Tory or Independent candidates." The chair- man continuing, t-aid he considered this the most important election that he had known during the fourteen years that he had been a Welshman (laughter). Being a by election, great attention was concentrated upon it. This was the first time that the independent nationality of the Welsh had been recognized in a Queen's Speech. There had for the first time been a recognition bf the which was due to the Principality; it had been neglected, and there had been a wrong which must be put ri<ht, and this had been recognized by one of the most powerful Governments that had bijen known for many years, and which was able to act as well as to speak. The first act;in,which the national independence of Wales had been rceogni^d was the Welsh Sunday Closing Act (applause). Therefore, this election nfmp™!mnn?8 f ffS8' as well as the House of Commons, looked to Carnarvon to see what sort of a man was to represent them. Respecting higher education m Wales, he wa» sorry to say he aid not believe anything would be done this session. At every meeting of Wfilshmen it should be urged that now was the time to push tMs aues- uoa forward and they must ask their member to use every effort, that, if possible, some practical step should be taken to promote higher education in step should be taken to promote higher education in Wales (applause;. i±e reierred also to the question of obstruction, pointing out that there was great danger of the ordinary business of legislation being kept back, and they must take advantage now of the vast knowledge and experience and command- ing talent of Mr Gladstone. They could not look to have many more years of his life devoted to them, and now was the time to press forward the great measures that were waiting for solution, one of the greatest of which was the new Reform Bill deal- ing with the franchise and the redistribution of seats (applause). He was glad the boroughs were practically unanimous the election of Mr .ni Jones-Pa rry. He knew nothing about Mr Sorton- Parry beyond what be said himself; but he had drawn his heart towards him- As a Liberal he felt a warmth towards Air Sorton Parry. He was a man who had made his way by industry, honesty, and perseverance (loud applause). They wanted sueh a man as he in the House of Comnollsp who could speak from experience of what it had been to know hard times, and Mr Sorton-Parry naturally c ommended himself to every Liberal. If he had taken the right coarse, he' would have won their sympathies but every one who aspired to public life had this lesson to learn, that he must prefer the public good and the public advantage to his own advantage and gain (applause). He hoped that when the poll had been declared the past woul he forgotten, and thlit Mr Norton- Parry would be welcomed to the position to which he was ent'tled, his duty being to at once persuade the constituency that had rejected hisu that they had made a mistake (laughter;; and without hope of reward, let him devote himself to the interests ■i his feilow-countrymen and to the public service, a u whether he were ever returns'I to Parliament or not, he wmld e.rr, from W 1thmen kindly good feelings a.ad the respect of all who knew him (applause). Mr Pennant Lloyd. the late agent for Lord Penrhyn, who n-a < cordially received, said he had never been a strong partisan, and he now declared himself an ally of the party whic h carried out the reforms which were so much wanted by the country. Mv Joe.es-Parry's family were resident for centuries in this couutv, and he had spent a vast amount of money in the Liberal cause. His principles were sufficiently enlarged to meet the geneialjwish of the constituencv, and on the other hand they wera not too advanced for anybodv. The speaker then went-m to advocate decentralization as a necessary form of Home Rule, and strongly depcecated the payment of high pensions and annuities to royalty (app'ause). Herecommended the electols to read Mr Labouchere's speech, and said if he had appealed to the country instead of the house he would have met with a very different reception (loild applause). Mr William Davies (Carnarvon) addressed the meeting in Welsh, and caused considerable disor- der at the end of the room b? alluding to the class of Liberals who supported Mr Sorton-Parry as a low class. Mr Thomas Jones (Menai Bridge) and Mr John Roberts, overseer, also spoke in Welsh. The latter made some humorous allushns to Mr Sorton- Parry's scheme for promoting the cultivation of periwinkles, and to the impossibility of his driving to the house in his four-in-hand; but these re- marks were received with continuous hisses. Mr Richard Davies, M.P in a Welsh speech, regretted very much the division which had arisen in the Liberal ranks. The Liberals in the boroughs bad every fair play in connection with the selec- tion of a candidate, as a large meeting wa,3 held at Carnarvon by the delegates appointed, aud every proposal was considered before the candidates were named. Mr Jone3. Parry was then called upon to address the meeting, an d was received with great cheering. He stood before them as a poor successor to their late indefatigable member, Mr Bulkeley Hughes, and if they did him the honour of electing him, he could only try to emulate him in his activity and his faithfulness to all their interests, and he would be only too glad to coma before them again and give an account of his stewardship, as they all knew topplaufo). Since be last sat in Parliament his political principles were strengthened rather than diminished, and he would cordially support Mr Gladstone and his Government (cheers). Mr Parry, in answer to a question as to his opinion on coercion, said if he bad been in Parliament he would have supported Mr Gladstone, as he believed that law and order must be preserved in any kingdom under the Queen (applause and hisses). After referring to the other important questions at present exciting public opinion, he concluded by trusting they would again do him the honour of sending him to Parliament (cheers). In reply to a question as to Mr Bradlaugh, Mr I Parry declared that he was opposed to the admis- sion of an avowed atheist and a disseminator of obscene literature (applause). Mr John Davie3 (Carnarvon) and Mr John Roberts (solicitor, Baug .r) afterwards addressed the meeting in Welsh. A vote of thanks proposed by Mr Thomas Lewis (Bangor), and seconded by Mr John Roberts, brought the proceedings to a close.

THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MR DARBISHIRE. MR SORTON-PARRY IN THE WITNESS- BOX. On Monday the summons against Mr W. A. Darbishire, president of the Carnarvonshire Liberal Association, which was granted last week on a criminal information for an alleged libel on Mr Sorton-Parry, the independent Liberal can- didate, was heard at the Carnarvon Police Court, before the mayor (Alderman Rees), Dr John Wil- liams, Captain 0. Thomas, Dr Taylor Morgan, Mr Hugh Pugh, and Mr Lewis Lewis. The court was crowded by the partisans of both gentlemen, and great interest was manifested in the case. Mr Sorton-Parry was accompanied by Mr Allanson, his solicitor, and Mr George H. Pugh, local agent; and with Mr Darbishire were Mr John Roberts (Bangor), who defended, and Mr R. D. Williams, secretary of the Liberal Association. Mr Allanson, in opening the case, said that his duty was somewhat painful. It was to prosecute Mr W. A. Darbishire, residing at Nantlle, and who was a justice of the peace for the county, for having, on or about the 12th March, maliciously published a defamatory libel of and concerning Mr Sorton-Parry, who was a candidate for the representation of the Carnarvon Boroughs in Parlia- ment, a magistrate for Merionethshire, and some- time high-sheriff of Carnarvon. Although it would-be necessary for him to go rather fully into th law of libel, he might state that the magis- trates had no option but to commit Mr Darbishire for trial at the assizes, the charge being laid under the 5th sectionof Lord Campbell's Act. The justices could not deal with the evidence, the case being that of misdemeanour, and would therefore have to be tried by a jury. The only duty de- volving upon the prosecution was to make out a prima faoie case, and to apply for a committal. Mr Darbishire was charged with publishing a false and defamatory libel, and tiie libel which was complained of was in a letter addressed by Mr Darbishire to Mr Sorton- Parry. On tbe 11 tli March that gentleman re- ceived a letter, of which the following is a copy: — Carnarvonshire Boroughs Election, 1882.-Nant- lie, Pen-y-groes, March 11, 1882.-Sir, I notlce in the Oamarvm and Denbigh Herald of this day a letter with your signature, in which you refer to an alleged agreement that you were to be supported by the Liberal Association at the next vacancy for the Carnarvonshire Boroughs. You have repeated a similar statement in a handbill, which has been largely distributed, and in which you make use of mv name. I feel it my duty, therefore, to give your statement the most unqualified denial. I wish to say that what you have stated is an absolute and unmitigated falsehood, and that no promise or un- derstanding was ever entered into by the Liberal Association, b7 any deputation from them, or bv me, to the effect that you allege.-I am, sir. yours truly, W. A. DARBISHIRU. R. Sor. ton-Parry, Esq., Carnarvon P-8.-I shall send a copy of tals letter for publication." That the language contained m that letter was iibellous there could not be the shadow of a doubt. Up to the statement unqualified denial," the language, although strong, did not go beyond that which men in excitable times were allowed to use But the language, to say the least, tended to excite a breach of the peace; and when it was addressed in a letter and published broadcast throughout the whole county, it was still more defamatory and likely to lead so to a breach of the peace. The letter also contained a t.hreat I shall send this for publication." Therefore, all that had to be done was to prove the publication of the letter, that it was in the handwriting of Mr Darbishire, that it had been received by Mr Sorton. Parry, and that it was extensively placarded all over the boroughs both in English and Welsh. That it was issued by Mr Darbishire there could I not b; the slightest doubt, because th ttg ex.tlemau was the chairman of the Liberal Association. •Mr Sorton-Parry was desirous of going to theHo.se of Commons, and how could he be expe, ted tr» associate with gentlemen if he had b ey guilty of utter, absolute, and unmitigated falsehood ? Mr Darbishire might have intended t) do Lis duty, but he, as a justice of the peace, ougtit to keep within the bounds of the I:iw. To make a charge of absolute and unmitigated falsehood would cer- tainly bring disrepute upon the character i a man. A man's reputation was his prop^rt. In tilt: pre- sent instance the libel might be see;i by people whom Mr Sorton-Parry did not k .ow, and who would say that he had been published -ight and left in the county he was desirous ot representing j iu Parliament, but took no steps wiiatev r to de- fend himself or had ever attempted to rteny the accusations. That Mr Darhishire had o rt., d out his threat there could not be the slighter,t doubt, for on the 14th March a copy of the ldtcr appeared in a Liverpool paper, which was ample p'' of of publication, Mr Sorton-Parry having only shown the original to his London s lieitor, Mr Pugh, his agent, and to him?elf (Mr Allanson)..ar Darbi- shire ought not to shirk from the responsibility at all if he caused the letter to be published. Mr Roberts said that the publication ot the letter was not disputed, and be admitted that all the pro- secution had to prove was that the letter '8 in Mr Darbishire's hand-writing, and that it appeared in the Liverpool paper. He considered that th s would bo sufficient pdma facie evidence upon ivhich the court could act. Mr Allanson, continuing, said that his client felt much pain in prosecuting, but he asked the bench to consider whether an) thing had been done to remove the stigma, had any attempt been made at an apology? As an honest man would, Mr Sorton-Parry waa.compelled to resist such lan- guage bei ng used towards him, and to se-k that justice which the law alone could give Mr Robert Sorton-Parry, the complainant, was then examined. He said he lived at 8V, Rutland- gate, Hyde-park, London, was a justice of the peace for Merionethshire, and had been high sheriff of Carnarvonshire. On Sunday, March 12th, he was residing at the Castle Hotel, Carnarvon, and received through the post a letter from Mr Darbi-' shire. He did not keep the envelope. On the following Tuesday he purchased a copy of a Liverpool paper which contained a copy of Mr Darbishire's letter. He did not in any way authorize the publication of that letter, nor did he show it to any one but his solicitors. On Wednes- day the letter was published as an advertisement in Welsh and English in the Omedl Gymreij news- paper, and was also placarded about the town. The language contained in the letter naturally caused him considerable pain, and also pAiU to hit' wife and friends. Cross-exa.mincd.-He had no actual knowledge that the letter was in Mr Darbishire's hand- writing. He had received a letter from Mr Darbi- shire when travelling in the East of Europe, whether when at Vienna or Bucharest he did not know. Previous to the publication of the lette", he had issued a circular to the electors on the 9th March; but he did not sign it, and did not know who did. The circular was issued from his com- mittee-rooms, and he did not see it until it was printed. Did you ever authorize the public .tton of an address in which you said you came forward as a I candidate in compliance with the promise of sup- port from the Liberal Association, and in which you refer to an agreement between yourself and that association P Mr Allanson said is objected to his client an- swering that question. Any question tending to justify tlftJ publication of the libel could not be put in cross-examination. This had been decided by superior courts. Mr Roberts contended that Mr Allanson had been greatly mistaken. A most important and essential ingredient had been overlooked by the prosecution. The case was not on all fours with that of Regina v. Carden, quoted by his friend, as the defence to be set up was not a special plea under Lord Campbell's Act. The defence was a totally different one, that the communication was privileged and justifiable, because it was made in answer to a charge brought against Mr Darbishire by Mr Sirton-Parry (applause in court, which was immediately suppressed). Mr Darbithire was the first to be attacked, and therefore he was bound to reply to it, both in his own behalf, and also on be- half of the Liberal Association, of which he was the chairman. He would prove that on the 9th March Mr Sorton-Parry published a letter which —— Mr Allanson You may not prove it. I protest against any letter being read. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr C. A. Jones) said that the question was whether the justices should re- ceive evidence for the defence or not. Mr Roberts said that he was strong thei ed by very high opinion in the matter-the opinion of a high authority. The court probably acted on counsel's opinion, and it was only fair that it should be known what case had been submitted to counsel, whether the whole facts had been stated, or simply the letter written by Mr Darbishire. If the bench decided that he was not entitled to call evidence, be would apply for an adjournment, in order to obtain a mandamus from the court of Queen's Bench to compel evidence being taken. He con- tended that this was not an isolated, spontaneous act on the part of Mr Darbishire, Mr Sorton P,rry having distributed broadcast among the electors that the Liberal Association had —— Mr Allanson objected to his friend referring to any document which had net been put in. Mr Roberts, proceeding, contended that the libel was true, and that it was published fer the benefit of the public, and as part of his duty as the head of the Liberal Association. He asked was it right that Mr Darbishire should be committed for trial with his mouth closed, without being allowed to say a single word in defence or in answer to the charge. In publishing the letter complained of Mr Darbishire had no desire whatever to iujure Mr Sorton-Parry, but simply wanted to vindicate, and to rebut an accusation of breach of faith made by Mr Sorton-Parry against him and those asso- ciated with him as members of the Liberal Asso- ciation. To the association there could be nothing more odious than these accusations of Mr Sorton- Parry, and which prejudiced the candidature of Mr Jones-Parry. He asked the bench to endorse the opinion of Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, who in a case decided by his lordship said, "The plain- tiff himself, after the matter had been decided by law and in equity, was a party to an appeal to the public and I own I cannot feel much sympathy for a man who, having been the first to make an appeal to public opinion, when he is answered by a counter appeal changes the tribunal which he has himself selected and invokes the arm of the law. This was precisely the condition in which Mr Sorton-Parrv was placed. The letter written by Mr Darbishire was an answer to a false charge, and was honafiàø a vindication of and a reply to such a charge, and was published in lawful justification and excuse. Mr Darbishire had been held up to pub- lic ignominy b.v the publication of the document charging him with a breach of faith, and alleging that no reliance could be placed on him. In con- clusion, he referred to an opinion by Mr Poland, which was to the effect that evidence ought to be received by the magistrates in answer to Mr Sort on Parr l's charge's, and that the whole history should be place before them. If this were refused by the bench, the only course open to him was 11 ask for an adjournment, to enable an application being made for the reception of the evidence. If the summons were dismissed, Mr Sorton-Parry could be bound over to prosecute under the Vex- atious Indictment Act,and this course would place both gentlemen on equal terms, whereas if Mr Darbishire was committed, it would appear as though the magistrates were of opinion that he had been guilty of the charge brought against him. Mr Allaneon replied at great length, urging that the magistrates should not forego their duty, but commit Mr Darbishire for trial. When the magistrates were on tbo point of retiring, Mr Pegh asked whether he and Mr Lewis I were to go, seeing that they had beJU eubptBnco as witnesses. Mr Lewis: I don't know of any evidence T c give for the prcsecutien. Mr Roberts complained that individual iuagis trftl'S had been selected for party motives. Mr ^.Hanson asked Mr Roberts not to impute motives. It the publication of the letter ^as JJOD disputed, the evidence of trcse m?gi-trat-:S sub- posned would not be required. After a brief abscnce, the magistrates let into court, and intimated that they had decide! upon admitting the evide^c^ Mr J. lioocrts said thufc the delcuce could net well be fully gone into that day, as the secretary and other officials of the association were r?reatlv engaged. He applied for an adjournment until Wednesday or Thursday. Mr Allanson opposed the application, and asked that the case should go on until it was iluished. There had been a week allowed for the defence to go on with their case. Mr J. Roberts said it would be extraordinary if I any bench could allow the chief cleik and chair- man of the committee to be kept in court the day before the election. It was entirely with the object of hampering tae operation of Mr Jones- Parry's committee. In the case of a man charged with poaching or theft an application for adjourn- ment was always granted. They wanted to call witnesses to prove the falsity of Mr Sortou-Parry's statement. Probably Mr Sorton Parry would not be inconvenienced, but Mr Darbishire and his committee had a great number of votes to look after (laughter). There were two most important witnesses to be called, and the absence of these witnesses and the exigencies of the election Wei e surely good reasons^for granting an adjournment. The bench decided to proceed with the hearing, which was continued after an adjournment of half- an hour, when Mr Sorton-Parry's ross • examination was taken. He did not repudiate the circular issued to the electors on March 11. He did not see it until after its publication, but as it was is-ued from his central committee rooms he adopted it The letter appeared in the Carnarvon Sera d, but he did not see it until his wife drew his attention to it three or four days afterwards. His solicitor sketched a reply to the letter, which he (the witness) signed. He was further crots examined as to letters and documents, and denied having read any newspapers except the Times, or having written a letter to a Liverpool paper, in which an action for libel was threatened by Mr Sorton- Parry for publishing Mr Darbishire's letter. Mr Roberts said that as Mr S^iton-Tarry repudiated the letter, he must apply for an ad- journment to subpoeua the publisher. Mr Allanson contended that the bench had nothing to do with what occurred ulterior to the publication of the libel. The bench holding that the question might be put, Mr Roberts applied for an adjournment so that the publisher of the Liverpool paper might produce the manuscript,the magistrates suggesting that, if necessary, this witness might be c 'lied upon the adjournment. The cross examination was continued. Mr Sor- ton-Parry said that in 1880 a deputation from the Central Liberal Committee waited upon him, aud included Mr Darbishiro and Mr Walter Hughes. Mr Darbishire, as the spokesman, uaMired him that he would receive the support of the associa- tion and the Liberal electors it he withdrew Ùüm the contest. No other assurance was given hi n from the lips of the deputation, but he had an all- round 3S8U1 auce ham tllcIU iu conversation, both at Pwllheli, Nevin, and Criccietb. Mr Darbishire, when the deputation left the room, cloted the door and said he would have the support of the deputation, and led him to believe he would have that support Was not such an undertaking asked for and positively refused ( No, it was not. I was invited down by you, and you made a fool of me. You thought me a golden calf. Mr Roberts I admit the "calf," but not the "golden" (laughter). Mr Sorton-Parry continued:—He had no inter- view with Mr Watkin Williams on his retirement, and he had no recoliection of Mr Watkin Wil- liams telling him that no such assurance could be given. He had an interview with Mr Rathbone in London, who told him that no undertaking bad been given. He explained his position to Mr Rathbone, whom he beggei not to come down about the beginning of March. He believed he told Mr Rathbone that he received such an assurance, but understood him that Mr Darbishire bad told him that it had' not Deen given. Mr g; Davies. of Dolcaradog, was his friend, and at his request he visited the boroughs when Mr Fulkcley Hughes was ill, aud tried to make friends. He gathered from the silence of Mr Davies that his interview with Mr Darbishire had not bee, of a very pleasant character. He (the witness; offered a retainer whilst Mr Bulkeley Hughes was alive Mr Roberts and others were working for Mr Jones Parry, and he simply took a leaf out of their book. In re-examination.—He said he came to Carnar- von in March, 1880, and went to the expense of canvassing the boroughs. He believed on Marcn llth, 1882, that in presenting himself ss a candi- date it wa.s oecause of the agreement entered into that he should have the support of the association. On December 21st, 1881, he wrote Mr Darbishire that be intended to contest the boroughs, and reminding him that he had retired upon the under- standing that he would be supported sr the Liberal Association. Mr Darbishire did Dot rep1 y, and it was on the strength of that correspondence aud the promise that he again came out. He had never written anything disrespectful o f r Darbishire, or said anything which mig ,t lead him to retort. He d*d all he conld to sec Mr Darbishire after commencing his canvass. Mr David Davies, manager to Mr Darbishire, proved the letter to be in the defendants hand- WrMrJ\ A. Evans, solicitor, proved the perch >s of the papers c mtaining th? alleged libel. Mr D. :W. Davies said he was the printer and registered propiietorof YGeneil Gymrei# arid The tforth TFalet Express, He published the :-ienrol marked 0," and the poster marked liB" both containing the libellous letter complained of. Mr R. D. Williams, the secretary of the Liberal Association, instructed him to publish the letter. There were 500 of tho pesters printed and a special edition of the Geneil of 4,500 copies He presumed the latter were sent to the voters. The special edition of the Oensdl contained the ordinary news of the week, and a good deal of election intelligence. C 10n Mr Darbishire admitted having authorized the publication of the letter immediately after the selection of Mr Jones-Parry by the Liberal Asso- ciation. This concluded the case for the prosecution. Mr J, Roberts applied for an adjournment, to open the defence. t The further hearing of the ca.e was then adjourned until Wednesday, April 12th.

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I HOME NEWS. The t"-ess Association announces that a I marriage has oCea. arranged between the Hon. Catherine Cavendish, third daughter of L^rd ^'hesham, and the j)«kt °f Westminster. The iady is 25 years cf age. Colonel Burnaby made his balloon trip across the channel successfully. He travelled 150 ou« wr'til? .wLich' for the auu- mV'UMO i ^regularity of the wind, wae i> • Q 1 5 He was unable to make "J,1'; (Le hoPed, and therefore descended close to Cae^, tue capital ox the department of Calvados, province of Normandy. The annual meeting of the National Life Boat Institution was held in London on Tkursdav the Lord Mayor presiding. The repoit stated that there are now 2;1 life beats under the management the society, and during the Plr-t year they had been used in saving 966 persons and in assisting to rescue 33 vessels from destruction. The expenditure had been iarge, exceeding the income b/ £ 1362. On Saturday the Princess Louise, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Gladstone, in redemption of their promise' which they were unable to fulfil on a previous day, niJted ilr.rrow School, and the occasion was made ne for an enthusbsh; demonstrati ^n. The boys, headed by their volunteer corps, received the party wIth lusty cheers, and the visitors then drove to the residence of Dr Butler, the head- master. After lutiche u the party proceeded to the speech-room, where Mr Gladstone briefly addressed the beys in acknowledgment of the welcome accorded to him. Dr Butler also expressed the Princess Louise's high appreciation of the welcome offered to her. A handsome brass tablet has been placed in the parish church of Shrirenham, Berks, by Viscount Bariington, to the memory of the Earl of Beacons-field. The inscription runs as follows :— To the glory of God. Ira memory of Benjamin Disraeli, Enrl of Beaconsfield, K.G. Brilliant genius, sagacity, courage, and perseverarce en- abled him to achieve the highest success in litera- ture and statesmanship. During a parliamentary career of more than 40 years, be maintained a foremost place as an orator, held high office under the Crown, and was twice Prime Minister. He died on the 19th April, 1881, in the fulness of fame and honour, mourned by his Sovereign and the nation. This tablet is inscribed by his attached friend, GEORGE WILLIAM, Viscount BARRINGTON. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom and getteth understanding.' Prov. 3, v. 13 A parliamentary return has been issued showing various details as to the expenditure from the education grant in England and Walea during 1881. From t11:s it appears that the expenditure for 1881 was 12,614,883 13s 6d, being an increase ot £ 117,667 Os 8d over that of 1880. the greater port-ion of the increase being -6112,345 10s 8d in the grants for the day scholars. The grants to schools connected with the Church of England amounted to £ 1.252,017 is f>d, an increase of £ 16 913 8s (hl over 1880; to British undenomi- national and other schools, £ 224,747 2s lOd, an increase of £ 95i<7 4s 6d to Wesleyan schools, jeill,023 18s lOd, an increase of £3,375 6g 8d to Roman Catholic schools, £ 125,1101 13s 4d, an in- crease of .£1,720 8s lid; and to Board Schools, JC706,429 3s an increase of £ 79,347 19s 9d. The total granted to Cburch of England schools since 1839 has been £lï,84-6,671 J4s 4d to Dissenters' schools, £ 4,679,510 16s 3d; to Homan Catholic p. hools, JEL,447,746 5s 7d; and to Board Schools, £ 3,155,8 il 19s 4d; the grand total of education grants since that date having been £ 30,256,344 2a 3d. From the tables of attendance at inspec- tion, it appears that the total number of schools annuaby inspected are 18,062, of which 11,589 are hurch, and 3692 board schools. The total num- ber ot scholars for whom accommodation is pro- vided is 4,839,633, and the average number in attendance is 2.863,535, of whom 1,490,429 attend Church schc ois, aud 856,351 board schools. The rate of expenditure per scholar in average attend- ance is jEl 15s If i in Church of England schools, 'T jEl 153 2td in Wesleyan, £1 10s 8id in Roman Catholic, Y, I 16s 3id in British, and X2 Is 6d in board schools, giving an average of £ 1 16s tOld.