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THE FISCAL QUESTION.I
THE FISCAL QUESTION. FINE OLD ENGLISH NAMES. Mr August Zimmerman has been writing in support of free imports for the foreigner in the most convincing style; and Mr Chiozza-Money is likewise eloquent in the same behalf. When people bearing such fine old English names as these con- descend to show us the benefits of allowing the foreigner to supplant our own countrymen even the most stalwart John Bull must be convinced.- Vanity Fair. "SILK TRADE WITH AMERICA." Silk. Thrown Twist Silk or yarn. Manufactures. £ £ 1890 234,503 992,467 Before McKiuley Tariff. 1892 140,625 425,3171 Under stringent Protec- 1894 143,800 208,073 5 tion of McKinley Tariff. 1895 147,478 207,331 "> TT 1896 125,362 179,575 ) Under Wilson Tariff. 1899 220,077 197,516 1900 201,665 222,724 f Under severe Protection 1901 73,774 203,699 C of Dingley Tariff. 1902 74,170 201,756) The great havoc wrought to the silk trade between England and America is disclosed at a glance in the above figures. There is only one point in which these figures differ from those of the Bradford worsted trade. The silk trade seems to have received a deadly wound at the first blow -a wound so deadly that the Wilson Tariff, with its slightly more liberal treatment, had in this case no healing efficacy. In twelve years the exports of manufactured silk have fallen to a fifth of what they were. WHY AMERICANS DUMP. The Inquiry Blue Book includes some highly in- teresting quotations from the report of the United States Industrial Commission. Among many instructive witnesses summoned before that tribunal, perhaps the most frank and informing was Mr Schwab, then President of the great Steel Trust. Mr Schwab said, "It is quite true that export prioesare made at a very much lower rate than those here (i.e., in America), but there is no one who has been a manufacturer for any length of time who will not tell you that the reason he sold, even at a loss, was to run his works full and steady. We will take orders at low prices even if there is some less in so doing in order to keep running." This is one of the foundations of the American workman's prosperity. He has no reason to fear tho evil days of half time. Bat how does it affect the English mechanic ? Dumping has done much to deprive him of work in the past. There is grave reason to fear that it will do much more in the future. The warning contained in the Blue Book should receive timely attention. It is to be remembered, however, that the last few years have been years of active trade in the United States, when the inducement to reduce export prices in order to maintain output is less than would be the case in times of depression." There are ominous signs that America will not require in the immediate! future so much of her manufactures for home use. If that be so, the British worker will be taught a bitter lesson in trade policy when the dumping process begins in earnest. Let him demand the remedy while there is time. Tariff attacks," said Mr. Balfour the other day in a striking sentence—" Tariff attacks can only be met by Tariff replies." THE NECESSITY FOR TARIFF REFORM A remarkable letter in the Times on Monday, from Mr A. B. Markham, Liberal member for the Mansfield Division of Notts, deserves the most careful examination from all thoughtful students of the fiscal question. Mr Markham writes as a coal ex- pert who "passes his daily life among working men"; and expresses his astonishment that the FreeTrade Union leaflets, witk which he has been requested to educate his electorate, appeal to the working classes of this country to support Free Trade, because the German workman's fare consists of thin beer, horseflesh, &c." This appeal, he says, is very much to be regretted. Briefly summarised, his points are these :—Lord Rosebery's increased and abounding prosperity does not exist. I have told my constituents that the exports of manu- factured goods are declining, and show a decrease per head of the population." In 37 years the population has grown from 29 to 42 millions, yet politicians studiously ignore the fact that increased population requires food, clothing, and employment. EXPORTS PER HEAD. £ s. d. 1866-70 5 14 8 1871-75 6 19 4 1876-80 5 9 1 1881-85 5 17 8 188690 5 15 0 1891-95 5 2 7 1896-00 I- 5 4 6 Incidentally, we may note that these figures pul- verisa once more the quibbling attacks made on the 1872 figures. Mr. Markham, however, has One more remark of the highest importance. Our prosperity, our manufactures, our shipping trade, our cheap food, have all been due, not to Free Trade, but to the invention of the steam engine and our steam coal. No foreign competitor requires say soft coal, and, mark the conclusion, within 30 years the thick steam coal seams in this coun- try will be exhausted." Mr. Markham thus agrees entirely with Mr Chamberlain as to the symptoms. The only difference between them is this: Mr Markham, though he disagrees with the Cobdenites, yet, like them, cannot, or dares not, suggest any remedy. Mr. Chamberlain, on the other hand, has offered a" palliative." It is for the British electorate to say whether they will advance blindly to the ruin foretold on every side, Or use the means now offered them to stem the tide of advancing disaster. SIR MICHAEL AND THE SUGAR TAX. There is an astounding statement in the mani- festo published a few days ago by the so-called Unionist Free Food League. The policy of Mr Chamberlain, we are told, would impose perman- ently on the consumer a burden far greater than the yield of the new taxes to the Exchequer, or than the benefit he could receive by the suggested remission of part of the duties on tea and sugar, which were raised to their present amount primarily for the purposes of war." It may be pointed out in passing that no proof is offered of these assertions, whieh are put forward with total disregard of Mr Chamberlain'sreal argument, but the truly remark- ablelfeatcr • If the pa; ma-,e quoted is the allusion to the sugar duty. The inference; to be drawn from it is that the sugar duty was put on as a war tax, and ought to be taken off when the other war taxes are taken off. But the fact is, of course, that the sugar duty of 48 2d per cwt was imposed not as a temporary tax to meet the exigencies of the war, but as a permanent impost designed to enlarge the basis of taxation for the purpose of meeting the yearly increasing normal expenditure. We rub our eyes when we see that the manifesto was signed, among others, by Sir Michael Hicks- Beach, who himself imposed the sugar tax, and de- fended it on the second reading on May 20th, 1901, by saying I have proposed-and this the right honourable gentleman has blamed me for—an ad, dition to our system of indirect taxation of a per- manent character which will go on beyond the war, and will, therefore, be available towards the form- ation of a Sinking Fund in order to pay off the money which has been, or may be, raised for pay- ment of the cost of the war.
« THE JEWS IN RUSSIA.
« THE JEWS IN RUSSIA. A secret circular has been issued by the Russian Ministry of the Interior to the Governors of pro- vinces and other authorities ordering them to report upon the difficulties they have bad to contend against in the application of the laws relating to the Jews. The circular states (says a Times correspondent) that many of the laws relat- ing to the Jews are antiquated, inconsistent with one another, and vague and confused in their terms. The result is that the interpretation of them is not uniform in the different courts of law, and sometimes not even in one and the same court. The Senate itself, which is the Supreme Court of Appeal, has, for instance, given contra- dictory interpretations of these laws at different times. In consequence of this state of affairs the Government finds it necessary to revise the laws to some extent in order to make them more con- sistent with one another, and to otherwise improve them. The real signification of this circular (the corres- pondent adds) is that the treatment of the Jews by the Governors of the provinces has been in many cases more severe than is permitted by law, and in a few cases where an appeal has, in consequence, been made to the Senate, this body has declared the action of the Governors to be illegal, thus weak- ening their authority. The object, therefore, of the proposed revision is, it is believed, to make the law more in accordance with what has been the actual practice of the Governors, and to diminish the chances of a successful appeal to the Senate on the part of the Jews.
MINISTERS RE-ELECTED.
MINISTERS RE-ELECTED. THE WARWICK ELECTION. The result of the fight in which the new Colonial Secretary has been engaged was declared on Satur- day as follows:— Mr A. Lyttelton (U) 2,689 Mr T. H. D. Berridge (L) 2,499 Unionist majority 190 THE NEW WAR MINISTER. The result of the polling in West Belfast was made known on Saturday, the counting of the vo^es having been postponed overnight to prevent rioting. Mr Arnold -Forst c)r, the new Secretary for War, is returned, but by a greatly decreased majority. The figures are as follows:— Mr H. O. Arnold-Forster (U). 3,912 Mr Dempsey (N) 3,671 Unionist majority ,241 WEST HOUGHTON. Lord Stanley was re-elected unopponed for WOS'J Houghton.
El. JMHLR.
El. JMHL R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE.JoNES, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 24th October, 1903. NIL. By Order, F. GILLESPIE, Captain, Adjutant 5th Y.B. South Wales Borderers. The distribution of King Edward's gift of £1000 to the poor of Dublin, made on the eve of his Majesty's departure from Ireland, naa now been completed by the Earl of Dudley. The amounts distributed vary from X10 to £100, the higher figures having been awarded to thft Dublin Parochial Mission, the Sick and Indigent Room- keepers' Society, and the Society of St Vincent de Paul. The Queen's gift of zC500 has also been dis- tributed by the Lord Lieutenalnt, in accordance with her Majesty's instructions amongst the poorest in Dublin and other parts of the eountry where most needed." CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending October 25th, 19C3. Miles open, 265J. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, £ 2,625; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, JE3,070 total for the week, £ 5,695 aggregate from commencement of half-year 91-34,938. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week of last year Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,385; merchandise, minerals, &o., £3,185 total for the week, £5,570 aggregate from commencement of half year, £ 129,063. Increase for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 240; decrease, merchandise, minerals, &c, JE115 total increase for the week, £ 125; aggregate increase passengers, parcels &c., £ 4,965 aggregate increase merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 910; aggregate in- crease from commencement of half-year, £ 5,875.
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NEWTOWN.
NEWTOWN. MILFORD ROAD OHAPEL.-The chapel anniversary took place at the above on Sunday, when the Rev T. Roberts, Rhos, preached three eloquent sermons to large and appreciative congregations. INFIRMARY COLLECTIONS.—The lady collectors on behalf of this Institution were out on Saturday, and despite the very unpropitious weather, each "set" attended to the districts and a good sum will have been realised. GoLF.-The match with Oswestry was played on the Newtown links on Saturday, when Newtown won by a majority of 12. The following were the scores.—Newtown W. E. Pryce-Jones 6, Dr Purchas 4, R. Rogers 0, S. P. Powell 0, E. J. Harison. 2, P. W. Jones 8, total 20. Oswestry. —Captain Westby 0, J. S. Towey 0, Col. Twy- ford 5, J. H. Grant 3, J Lane 0, J. E. Jones 0' tstal 8. TEMPERANCE MISSION.—After holding meetings all last week, Mr Llew. Cooke concluded his missiou on Sunday evening, and the temperance party may congratulate it3elf on the great enthusiasm which prevailed at the meetings, and the good work accomplished. A large jnnmber of people signed the pledge during the week. BANKING.—Mr J. H. Vigars, manager of the N. and P. Bank, has been promoted to take charge of the Brecon branch. Mr Vigars has nob beeniu the town more than 4J years, but has identified himself with several useful institutions, and has taken a keen interest in the golf and bowling c'ubs. Mr Vigars also holds the office of rector's warden in the parish, and he and Mrs Vigars haye worked assiduously in connection with church matters. Mr Vigars leaves town shortly and will be succeeded bj Mr J. Arthur Jones of Crickhowell. WJCSLEYAN CHAPEL. — On Sunday the Chapel anniversary was held at the above place of wor- ship, the preacher being the Rev Simpson Johnson, London, who preached two powerful sermons morning and evening, and in the afternoon de- livered an appropriate address to the Sunday scholars. The choir rendered special music under the conductorship of Mr O. D. S. Taylor, including1 an anthem entitled Lord remember not" (Penley), in which the solo which ran through the whole composition, was render by Mr G. M. Evans with much effect. Miss E. J. Taylor also sang Looking this way," and Miss Lizzie Williams For all eternity," with much ex- pression and power. Mr D. W. Oliver presided at the organ with his usual skill, and the collections taken in aid of the Chapel trust relaised X14 15s.
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. INDUCTION SERVICES.—The Rev R. J. Rees, of Aberystwyth, preached at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Oll Friday evening, the occasion being the induction service of the Rev D. J. Williams, B.A., the new pastor of the church. A public meeting was held in the evening when Alderman E. R. James, J.P., presided. Addresses were given by the Chairman, the Revs Rollaston (Baptist) and James (Wesleyan), representing the other Noncon- formist churches the Rev — Jones, Abermule, and Mr Jones, Varchoel, on behalf of the Presbytery; aad Messrs D. Pryce, T. Soley, Rd. EvanS and W. G. James on behalf of the church and by the Rev J. Davies, Mr Williams' predecessor. There was a very large congregation. The new pastor has created an excellent impression upon members of his church. A complimentary tea meeting was held in the Schoolroom between the meetings. Mrs James, Mrs Robert Evans, Mrs Withers, Mrs R. Roberts, Miss Lloyd and Miss Richards presided at the tables. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. — The only candidates nominated for the two seats on the Council are the retiring members, Messrs Henry Jones, Sutton, and T. Howard, Lvmore. The nominations were signed as fo!)owa :—Mr Jones, proposed by W. P. Jones; seconded by Arthur Vaughan; assentors, Chas. B. Williams, E. T. Daviea, Thos. Statham, R. H. Bunner, John Davies, Thos. Davies, J. Tipping, and F. R. Kilbv. Mr Howard, proposed by Edwd. Jones; seconded by Henry Evans; assentors, Thos. Evans, Wm. Lloyd, John Eaton, D. Watkin, A. Boedle, Benjamin Morgan, Charles Wood, and Francis Francis. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held in the parish church on Wednesday. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and fruit by Mrs E. W. Brown, Mrs C. S. Pryce, Mrs Kirk, Mrs J. E. Tomley, Mrs Gornall, Mrs J. J. Powell, Mrs R. H. Bunner, Mrs M. M. Lloyd, Misses Bryan, Frances Davies, Hendomen Ruth Williams, Moore, Jones, Sutton Snow, Frances Davies, Wynnstay; Alice Pryce, Chedzey, Pryce, Pwllpyder, and Noel Pryce. The sermon at the morning service was preached by the Rev R. Evan Jones of Llanllwchai- arn and the Rev J. Wollaston, of St. Matthews, Smethwick, preached in the evening. There were large congregations and the musical portions of the service were well rendered. The anthem was Simper's Great and Marvellous." Mr Tipping presided at the organ. The services were intoned by the Rector, the Rev E. W. Brown. Collections were taken on behalf of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, the Montgomeryshire Infirmary and the Organ Fund. The services were continued on Sunday, when the Rev Burton Wol. laston preached.
BERRIEW.
BERRIEW. CHARITIES,—A meeting of the Charity Trustees was held at the Schools on Saturday. Present:- Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P. (chairman), Mrs Humphreys-Owen, Mrs Corbett-Winder, the Rev W. L. Martin, Major Corbett-Winder, Messrs W. Pritchard, E. R. Owen, Edward Davies, and Edward Lloyd (clerk). It was resolved, amongst other things, to distribute at the end of November 12 yards of Oxford shirting to 53 of the deserving poor of the parish. The consideration of the application for the apprenticeship was deferred to the next meeting.
I'.GARTHMYL.
GARTHMYL. THE HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held at Providence Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday evening, when the Rev B. James, Montgomery, preached an appropriate sermon to a crowded con- gregation. The chapel was very prettily decorated by the lady members, assisted by the school children. Special hymns were sung by the choir, and Mr T. Gray Evans presided at the organ with his usual ability. ■. V: ■- i.
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