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Ambulan eel Meeting at Ynyshir A very pleasing function took place at the Station Hotel, Ynyshir, on Saturday last, when certificates and medals were presented to the members of the Ynyshir Ambulance Division. Mr, H. Jackson, superintendent of the Ynyshir Division, presided, and delivered a brief address, in which he congratu- lated the Ynyshir Division on their con- tinued success, and exhorted them to con- tinue in their good work. The presentations were made by Mrs. Edmund James, Porth. who in an in- teresting address complimented the officers and men. It was a noble work that they were engaged in, and their reward would be found in the satisfaction experienced at having done something to alleviate suffering and sometimes save a human life (applause). She congratulated them on their success in their examina- tions, and hoped they would proceed with their work in the same successful way. Mrs. James then handed to each man a medal or certificate, according to the stage which each one had passed. Dr. M. C. O. Hurley, the medical superintendent of the division, read a capital paper on ambulance work and a brief history of the Order of St. John. The paper was given full attention, and highly appreciatory comments were made thereon. A highly satisfying musical programme was provided, opened by a pianoforte solo by Mr. Willie Davies. "0 na byddai'n haf o hyd was rendered by Mr. Tom Richards. Mr. W. J. Gethin sang the "Bedouin Love Song." Several items were creditably contributed by Mr. J. J. Hughes, the popuMr ecretary of the division. Mr. Arthur Thomas' songs I were highly enjoyed. The comic songs of I Mr. Hopkin Atkins were also keenly en- joyed. Mr. Guy ond Mr. S. Evans added to the evening's enjoyment. On the proposition of Dr. Hurley, seconded by Corporal Pike, hearty thanks were accorded Mrs. James. A vote of thanks to the chairman and artistes, proposed by Dr. Hurley and seconded by Mr. J. J. Hughes, was car- ried with acclamation, Mr. Jackson briefly responding. A very pleasant evening was wound up with the singing of the National Anthems.

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Mr. Clement Edwards I at Porth. Rousing Address on Lords' Iniquities. Whatever the issue of the election may ultimately he, Mr. Clem. Edwards, the Liberal candidate for East Glamorgan, was accorded one of the most enthusiastic welcomes it has been the lot of a. poli- tician to receive at Porth on Wednesday evening last, at the English Congrega- tional Chanel, where lic-, addressed a crowded meeting of the constituents. Previous to his meeting at Porth, Mr. Edwards addressed meetings at Ferndale, Stanley town, and "Wattstown. Previous to the candidate's arrival, the Revs. R. E. Salmon and J. T. Davies (Cymmer), Messrs. J. T. Jones and G. Roberts addressed the audience. Mr. E. Samuel, M.A., Porth, presided. We are not downhearted, are we? was Air. Edwards' first remark to the meeting. No was the immediate reply. Mr. Edwards smiled approvingly. Well, ladies and gentlemen, the fight has come," lie continued. and the Lords are afraid of it this time." But, of course, the Lords meant to fight them, and the Liberals were determined to combat them (hear, hear). It was said that the House of Commons was the mother of Parliaments: some said it was the father. In any case, the House of Lords, lie thought, must be the mother- in-law (laughter). She (the House of Lords) has been telling us how to manage our affairs; liow to get the money, and how we ought to spend it; but we will have no more of her interference in our affairs (hear, hear). She has been meddling and interfering in our busi- 9 1 ness too long." The abolition of the Lords' Veto was the main plank of their election (hear, hear). The Lords had become perfectly intolerable, and a Liberal Parliament would no longer coun- tenance such interference. They had made up their minds to Ivork- no longer in an abnormal place (loud laughter and cheers). But have you noticed," he continued, "how penitent the Lords have become, and with what express speed they have manifested it? They— alive to their poril-have now prepared to reform themselves. But their repent- ance is like that of Pharaoh when the Egyptians were overwhelmed by the various plagues; but when the plagues were removed, his heart again imme- diately hardened, and he resumed his persecution of the Israelites." They could not get away from the thraldom and shackles of the Veto, and the Liberals; were going to annihilate it. whether it pleased, the Lords or not (hear, hear). The sole issue in this? fight was whether the Lords or the electorate were to rule. They thought that that question had been decided last year. but apparently it had not. Let them make no mistake about it this time. They were told that the House of Lords was a perfectly just and impartial tribune. They could not be so; they had rejected and mutilated the various Bills introduced by the Liberals, whilst they had not rejected a Tory Bill for over 60 years. They were, however, continued the speaker, forming new resolutions, but their new resolu- tions were like a kind or "soap that won't wash (laughter). He did not believe it would wash with the electorate, and he believed it time to put an end to this farce. How many of them had asked themselves the question, If everything was left to the impartiality of the Lords. what would be their con- dition? Why, not one-fifth of that admirable audience—intelligent though they were—would have a, vote and pro- bably that would not be a deprivation, because very few of them would be able to read and write. They would not be allowed to meet in that place that night; they would not be able to bury their dead in the parish churchyard; a Non- conformist minister should not perform matrimonial ceremonies. There would be no Lobour Trade Unions and Friendly Societies, but they would he writhing under the cruel and tyrannous reign of superstition—caused by their despotism (hear, hear). Continuing, the speaker said: Has it never occurred to you that you are an intelligent body of people? (Laughter), I will prove it," he exclaimed. You decided some years ago to send up Sir Alfred Thomas to represent you at St. Stephen, and your choice was a good I one, for he has walked several miles in its lobbies to voice your opinions with regard to education. &c." Sir Alfred had won and' retained the confidence of his constituents. He hoped, as the chosen candidate for East Glamorgan, to worthily wear the mantle Sir Alfred had worn so long (cheers). He did not come before them as a stranger; he had worked hard in the interests of Labour (cheers). He did not wish to mention the work he had done for the working class, but felt justified in doing so because it was said he was not the friend of Labour. He had a record of work done for the working class second to none in the United Kingdom. He had letters of acknowledgment from such Labour repre- sentatives as Mabon; yes, Mabon had visited him in order to thank him for his assistance. Others also had ex- pressed their keen appreciation of his services (hear. hear). He assured them that as he had worked on behalf of miners—and he took a particular interest in the mining industry, and had been down over forty pits in his search for information, &c.—so he would always consider their interests (cheers), As he was wanted, continued Mr. Edwards warmly, in the House of Commons in 1906 with his legal knowledge, so) he trusted to be able to serve them faith- fully as their member (cheers). If you do me the honour-as I have every con- fidence you will—(hear, hear)—of return- ing me as your member, then I promise you this: that the interest of the worker shall always be my first considera- tion (hear, hear). Mr. Anthony Dew. an active Federa- tionist, moved a hearty vote of confi- dence, which was carried with acclama- tion. Crowds waited outside and gave Mr. Edwards three ringing cheers and a hearty send-off. On Monday morning, Mr. Edwards addressed a meeting of nightmen at the English Congregational Chapel, when he was again heartily welcomed and listened to with appreciation, a vote of confi- dence being unanimously carried.

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Mr. Ben Tiilet I at Tonypandy Characteristic Speech, Capitalistic Crimes. Mr. Ben Tillet secretary of the Dockers' Union, addressed a well-attended meeting at the Theatre Royal, Tony- pandy, on Sunday evening, under the auspices or the local branch of the I.L.P. Mr. J'ohn Rees, Williamstown, presided. Mr. Mainwaring, Clydach Vale, moved a resolution protesting against the death sentence upon Durand, who was convicted of the murder of a blackleg during the recent strike at Havre (France). It was proved, said the speaker, that the murder was committed by the mob. and that Durand was not on the spot when the murder took place. Mr. T. R. Davies seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously. The Chairman, opening, said that the present election was a forced one, and no one knew what for. As for the two parties disagreeing, he thought they were always agreed. During the present strife the workmen of the Rhonflda had to go to the member for another constituency to voice their opinion in Parliament. They had been trying to find ways and means to oppose Mr. Abraham, to show him how they felt towards him for desert- ing them in their strife. The only obstacle in their way was the returning officer's fee, and if they could get that by Tuesday, they were going to bring out a man (already decided upon") to oppose Mabon (applause).

Tariff Reform would let off the RICH in order to Tax the POOR.

The taxes which the Tariff Reformers want to set up would take much more from the tax-payer than the State would get. To get 3s. from taxes on bread and meat the Ger- man Government makes the German pay 30s. Free Trade does not make the tax-payer pay a penny more than is really needed.

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I Batch of Publicans. Summoned for Keeping Open Houses. At Porth Police Court on Thursday, before the Stipendiary (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas) and other magistrates, Thomas Thomas, licensee of the Rickards' Arms, Trebanog, was charged with keeping his house open during prohibited hours. Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce, Nicholas, and James, i'ontypridd) ap- peared for the defendant. P.S. Davies said that at 9.40 p.m. on Thursday, the 17th November, he visited the Rickards' Arms, and in one room he I saw five men with half-pint measures in front of them. In a back room he saw thirteen men with measures containing beer before them. Witness asked defen- dant if he had been served with, a notice to close at 4 p.m. on that day, and he replied, "Yes, but all others about- here are doing it." Mr. James, for the defence, said that there was no wilful defiance of the law, but a misapprehension of the order on the part of the defendant. He was of the opinion that the order was not to be strictly enforced outside the area affected by the strike. Mr. James had been instructed by defendant to express regret at the offence, and he submitted that it was not a. deliberate attempt to evade the law, but a ease of genuine mis- apprehension. The Stipendiary said that he was satis- fied that there was misapprehension and no attempt to evade the law, and he dis- charged defendant on payment of costs. Frederick Wm. Jones, Trebanog Inn, and Robert Morgan, Colliers' Arms Cymmer, were similarly charged. Mr. A. T. James defended. P.S. Davies said that at 10 p.m. on the 17th ult. he visited the Trebanog Inn, and in a back room five men were sitting down, with measures of beer in front of them. They were all local men. Wit- ness questioned the defendant as to the presence of the men on the premises, when he said, I invited them here: they are friends of mine." The light was turned down in the bar. At 10.40 p.m. he visited the Colliers' Arms, and in a back room he found five men, with measures containing beer in front of them. One man said he was assisting the defendant in the house. Mr. James put forward the same defence, and defendants were ordered to pay the costs. Mary Ann Williams, Farmers' Arms, Cymmer. was similarly charged. P.S. Davies said that at 9.50 p.m. on the 17th ult. he visited defendant's pre- mises, and found two local men with measures of beer in front of them. In reply to witness.' questions, defendant said that she was only doing what others were doing. Defendant said that on the night in' question she happened to be on the door- step talking to her daughter, when two old customers, coming from work, asked for a drink. Defendant was discharged on payment of costs. Edith Thomas, licensee of the Station Hotel, Ynyshir, was also charged with keeping the hotel open during prohibited hours. Mr. W. T. Davies, Porth, ap- peared for defendant. Police Inspector T. Williams said that at 10.45 p.m. on 18th November, in com- pany with P.S. Davies, he visited the Station Hotel. He saw light in one of the rooms, and he sent P.S. Davies to the back. He knocked at the front door, and could hear men talking inside. A cellarman, named Phillips, came to the door, and asked who was there. Witness told him, when he went back and said, "Missus, the police are at the door." Witness kept on knocking for four minutes, and at the end of that period he gained admission. In a back room two men and a woman were sitting, with liquor before them. He proceeded to search the house, and in the kitchen he saw a girl washing a number of measures. In another room he found three men hiding, and saw two men and a woman going out. Mrs. Thomas said she was very sorry. The Stipendiary said that evidently defendant had become excited with a guilty conscience, and a fine of 20s. and costs was imposed. Lewis Lewis, New Inn, Cymmer. was discharged on payment of costs for a similar offence. Mr. W. T. Davies defended.

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To Oppose Mabon. Socialists Spoiling fop a Fight. The Tonypandy Strife. Where was Mabon P A crowded meeting was .held at the Judge's Hall, Trealaw, on Friday night last, announced to be the opening of the Parliamentary campaign against Mabon, at which Councillor Geo. Ebury. York- shire, delivered an address. Mr. David Jones, Clydach Vale, presided orer a crowded audience. The (Jhairmon said thai in bringing out a Socialist opponent to Mabon, they were bringing out a candidate who, if returned, would really represent the working class. Mr. Ebury explained that .be Was placed in a peculiar position. He was announced to open the campaign against Mabon, who had been their member for the past twenty years. People might think that he (the speaker). a. Labour leader, was running his head into a noose by So doing. But he wag not. He was oneniiig a campaign against a man. who was not Labour in principles. The speaker further stated that Mabon was not the legitimate candidate in the Labour interest for the approaching elec- tion (hear, hear). The workmen had the power to appoint a candidate in their interests, and a man who wished to stand for them must submit his name for adop- tion, which Mabon had not done; there- fore, he was not the legitimate candidate (hear, hear). The workmen were fighting in the Rhondda for their very existence, and the Government had sent police and .soldiers to shoot them down. Had Mabon, the men's leader, been at Tonypandy at all during the strife? (Cries of No "}. If a man was chosen to lead the men, then he should be in the front, and if there were bullets flying, they should first rest in the bosom of the man chosen as lea der (applause).

THE ONLY WAY to protect your VOTE is to get rid of the Lords' VETO. i

Speaking of the political crisis, the speaker asked if it was the House of Lords that was at stake? He answered in the negative, and said that agitations had been fostered times out of number against the Lords, and their abolition was no nearer at the present than it had ever been. Even if the Lords were swept off the face of the earth, the working man's canditions would not improve. It did not matter whether Tory or Liberal, they were both alike, and at the next election this class must cut the political bonds which were tying them down to slavery. They must return a. represen- tative, and not a "mis-representative." The soldiers and police present at Mid- Rhondda to-day were ready to protect capitalist property and not human life. They would shoot down the workmen like mad dogs if they fought for their rights. During the last ten years, the cost of living had increased, and the rate of wages had decreased. Little children were without the bare necessities of life, and were dying slowly of starvation in a land of plenty. Every man who was going to vote Liberal should take down a looking glass and look into it. He should then ask the question, "What am I? J, and the speaker Was sure the answer would be, A monkey (laughter). The Liberals were a party of unfulfilled pro- mises; a party of hypocrites. Lord Morley, a Liberal, had started the cry for the abolition of the House of Lords, and he was now a member of that House. The present-day Labour opposition was weak, but when the payment of M.P.'s came into force and when that. shark, the returning ofneer, would be done away with, the Socialists would come into power and sweep the country (applause). At the close of the meeting, it was announced that the question or running a candidate ,against Mabon would be decided by Sunday and an announcement given at Sunday evening's meeting.

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ri Mr. Tiilet, in the course of his address, said that the miners of Mid-Rhondda had created a stir which had reached every corner of the civilised world. But the news had been exaggerated and the miiibrs condemned for declining to agree with their employers. The Rhondda miners had learnt the meaning of brother- hood. and made everyone realise the class war. The workers' united efforts weK more apparent now than ever, and ihofr efforts were not in vain. They had taught their employers that they had some sense of dignity, and that they were not wretched slaves. The masters had not altogether killed their sense of liberty (applause). The police and sol- diers were sent during the present strike to protect property, and take away human life, if need be. There had not been a word of sympathy from any Cabinet Minister. Even Mr. Lloyd George had not shown any interest or sympathy with the men. It was true that the King had sent a message of sympathy for the horses. (Cries of Are they still alive? ") But he had not men. tioned a word about the starving chil- dren. He should be the king of miners as well as the king of dukes and lords. It would have harmonised with the sur- roundings if he had sent a vote of sym- pathy to -the women and children. The stories about the horses were all made up by hypocritical manufacturers. There was not a miner in the Rhondda that would willingly see a horse die. If the masters showed as much sympathy to the n^ners as miners do to horses, there would he no strike. 1 1

Speaking of his experiences, the speaker said that when he was in a strike at Hull the Government favoured him with the attentions of men-of-war ships, soldiers, mounted police, and exJtra police. Yet with all these present, there was i-iot t woman who had lost even an apple (laughter). At that time there was very little Trade Unionism, and when the dockers wanted the assistance of the miners, that assistance was not forth- coming. The dockers' cause was weak, yet the soldiers and police, who had the best holiday of their life while. away from barracks. The so-called Liberal Govern- ment was ready to do the bidding of the capitalists. During Mr. Lloyd George's recent visit to Cardiff, he was the guest of Mr. D. A. Thomas. Mr. Lloyd George should have refused to take the hand of such a man as Mr. D. A. Thomas (ap- plause). If the working men had realised their position during that visit, they would have marched in the procession? Mr. Lloyd George was a great opponent of Labour. During the speaker's fight at Swansea last January, he had opposed him. The working class wanted men who would voice democracy, and who would iitilise their prominent political positions to the benefit of that class. The present fight between the two parties was not real. It was all "swank" and faked up. The Liberals were always ready to back up capitalists. The atrocities of the capitalists were far greater than those of any massacre. There- would be half a million children going to school on the next morning breakfast- less. Three million would be going badly fed and clothed. There was a million men out of employment and without! food. Could a death more merciless than starvation be imagined? Men and women would much rather die the merciful death by the dagger or bullet. The death-rate in the well-to-do area was 9 per thousand, while in some of the con- gested districts the death-rate was be- tween 60 and 70 per thousand. The majority of these were murdered by the capitalists. They were as bad as South Sea Island savages, Cossacks, or the Turkish soldiers. A working man had as much right to put a bullet into a man as the owners had to fight for their so- called rights (applause). The speaker advised the miners not to let these days of hunger and want be wasted, but to fight on until they reached the Oanaan which belonged to those who laboured and toiled (loud and prolonged cheers).