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CUBAN REVOLT. MA CEO, THE LEADER, SLAIN. PAPERS OF IDENTIFICATION. PATHETIC INCIDENT OF THE BATTLE FIELD. NEW Yoiftg, Wednesday.—According to a telegram from Havana Antonio Maceo, insurgent leader, has been killed in the province of Havana. His body was found and identified by troops under Major Cirujeda. Lying by Maceo's body was that of a youth, who has been identified as Francisco Gomez, Upon the latter was found a letter, written in penoil, in which he said he died rather than abandon the body of his general. Maceo's body is described as that of a mulatto with gley curly hair. His underclothing was marked A. M." and a ring on his finger was insoribed, Antonio y Maria." Papers on the other body included a diary of Maceo's engagements from Novcmber 20th to December 7th. Maceo crossed the Mariel forfified hne on the 4th inst., and encountered Major Cirujeda ii. a hobly-contestod fight. The latter concentrated his forces on the 6th and afterwards reconnoitred the field of battle, where he found two bodies, the head of the younger man resting on the body of the elder. Major Cirujeda arrived at Havana at noon on Tuesday, bringing with him the identifying papers. He denied the report that General Weyler had been wounded.Reuur. GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT. Wednesday.—The Havana corre- spondent of the Impartial gives a detailed and graphic account of the fight, in which Maceo is supposed to have been killed. The Spanish force charged with the bayonet the main body of the insurgent, who were behind stone walls, and hand-to-hand fighting continued bill nightfall, when the Spanish, their ammunition exhausted, fell back to Puuta Brava. Among some forty corpses two were seen, evidently those of persons of rank, one a mulatto, the other a white, The linen of the mulatto was marked A.M. and a gold ting had the inscription Antonio and Maria." The clothing of the other body was marked "F.G." A letter was found on him siened Your affectionate father, M. GOMKZ." The Impartial correspondent says it is impossible to doubb they are Maceo and young Gomez. The Spanish were unable to bring back the bodies.— Central News. OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION. MADRID, Wednesday. — The Government has received an official despatoh from Havana confirming the report of the death of Antonio Maceo in Havana, a province which he had succeeded in entering after passing the Trocha unobserved. According to Commander Cirujeda, of the San Qnintin battalion, from which were drawn the Spanish combatants, in the encounter when Maceo fell, the youngson of MaximoGomez, observing the death of his leader, committed suicide. — Central News. REJOICINGS AT MADRID. MADRID, Wednesday.- Official confirmation has been received here of the death of the Cuban rebel leader, Maceo, and the son of Maximo Gomez. A note found on the body of Gomez stated that the writer had determined to commit suicide rather than abandon the corpse of his leader. The news has created great enthusiasm in Madrid. Crowds of students are everywhere to be seen rushing through the streets. Demou- strations were held in front of the Ministry of the Colonies, and cheers were given for the Army and for Major Cirujeda. Bca,er. UNITED STATES AND CUBAN INDEPENDENCE. RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED IN THE SENATE. WASHINGTON, Wednesday. -Senator Cameron and Senator Call have offered in the Senate resolutions in favour of the recog- nition of the independence of Cuba. Both resolutions, and that of Senator Mills, who offered a joint resolution of both Houses in favour of the United States occupying the island, were referred to the Committee of the Senate on Foreign Relations. Senator Cameron, who is a member of that committee, says he will push his resolution through. The committee held a meeting late in the afternoon, and discussed the proposals regaiding Cuba, but delayed taking definite action. The newspapers generally throughout the country oppose the adoption of either resolutiou.—Dalzicl.

NATIVE RISING IN LAU KENZO M ARQ UES. EUROPEAN CONSULATES ATTACKED. BRITISH FLAG TORN TO PIECES. BERLIN, Wednesday.—The semi-official Nord- dentsoke Allgemrine Zeitung this evening states that according ro a telegnun of yesterday's date, which has reached it from the German Colony in Laurenzo Marques, the Dutch Consul there was recently assaulted and wounded, while the British flag was torn to pieces, and an attack organised upon the German Consulate. -Reuter. .A

IN HONOUR OF SARAH BERNHARDT. GRAND FETE AT PARIS. PARIS, Wednesday.—The fete organized bo-day in honour of Sarah Bernhardt by her admirers proved strikingly successful. Six hundred persons were present at the deieuner at the Grand Hotel at half-past 12, and the great tragedienne was enthusiastically received both outside and inside the buildings, while the Renaissance Theatre was crowded in the after- noon at the special performance of excerpts from pieces in the actress's repertoire. The audience, which inoluded nearly all the literary, artistic, and social celebrities in Paris, applauded enthusi- astically, while at the finish many tributes of adnoÏration were offered to the wttem-omarw News.

GREAT FIRE AT MONTREAL. MONTREAL, Tuesday Night. -The Barron block of buildings opposite St. Lawrence Hall, in St. James's-etreet, was almost destroyed by fire this evening. The damaga is estimated at half a million dollars.- Central News.

MEETING OF THE CABINET. A Cabinet Council was beldat the Foreign Office at half.past 12 on Wednesday. All the members were present.

TO-HAY'S WEATHEK. 4.30 A.M. TO-D Y'S FORECAST. POR ENGLAND, S.W., AND bOUTH WALES. South-westerly and southerly winds, increasing inlforce weather showery and unsettled. GENERAL.—Some improvement in the weather is probable tempo- rarily over England to-day. W ARNIl(GS.-South cone is up in 7 and 8. GENERAL FORECASTS. The following forecasts were pre red last night I\, t MeteoroogioR.1 Office -;¡,t ejo'clock': at the Meteorological Oiffce at eight o'clock-:— I DlSTJUdTS— "i South westerly ana eoath- 9. Scotland, N. easterly winds, increasing with rain milder i v South-easterly and southerly 1. SCOTlana.E. vrinds weather very England,N.K J changeable some rain, 3. England, E. South-westerly and southerly winds weather very 5. Eng. S. (Lon. changeable; fa*r at firsts ;u-.d Chann"'Vj colder. 6. Scotland W.-Same as 0. 7. Engl. N. W 31 tti-weaterly and southerly ?.iNorthif. I winds, increasing in force I. jtfinglaud,S.W. | weather showery and un- & South Wales J settled. t. Ireland, N.<a„^„ as 0 j.* 0.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS. MEASURES TO ENFORCE REFORMS. EUROPEAN FLEETS TO BE MOBILISED. THE PASSAGE OF THE DAR- DANELLES. The London correspondent of the Birnt- inghmn POle of Wednesday says: — A report reaches me from a source which throughout the recent phases of the Eastern crisis has proved specially well informed, that a most important development may, in the immediate future, be expected in connection with the position of affairs in Turkey. It is stated in a high diplomatic quarter here that the Russian Biack Sea Fleet, the British Mediterranean Fleet, and the French Mediterranean Squadron are shortly to ba mobilised in contiguity to the entrances of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles respectively in order, if circumstances render it necessary, to enforce the scheme of reforms which the Ambassadors of the Powers are about to present to the Sultan. It is added-and this is of equally grave sigmticance-tbat an understanding has been arrived at by which the other signatories to the Berlin Treaty will consent to the passage of the Dardanelles being forced if this step be needed to bring the Sultan to reason. The inter- views which the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador (Count Deyrn) has had at the Foreign Office since his very recent hurried return from Vienna, and notably that after yestei day's suddenly summoned Cabinet Council, are to bo noted in connection with these reports, for Austria-Hungary is known iu diplomatic quarters here to have increasingly recognised within the past few weeks the pro. bability of united action on the part of Great Britain, Russia, and France. She has seen that Italy was prepared to give a general support to British diplomacy in the Eo-st, and that Germany, her other colleague in the Triple Alliance, although lately developing a more lively interest in the crisis, is not disposed to interfere to prevent action being taken, and she, therefore, has determined, in view of her own special interests, to make the best terms she can. THE SECLUDED COWARD AT CONST ANTIN OPLE. The Standard says M. Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador, has left St. Petersburg for Constan- tinople. The hope is entertained, and by the more sanguine the belief, that as soon as he reaches the Turkish capital some concerted action will ba taken to coerce the Sultan. It is assuredly high time the Powers should either co-operate with sincerity or abandon the fiction of a harmony that does not exist. It is equally desirable that coercion should be effectual or not attempted. That the Powers can make the secluded coward obey their will is certain, and the reformation of Turkey is perfectly practicable. THE SULTAN AND THE YOUNG TURKISH PARTY. CONSTANTINOPLE, Wednesday,—The following official despatch has been sent to the Ottoman Embassies in the foreign capitals The Sublime Porte gives formal denial to the news published by certain journals regarding the alleged arrest of Mussulmans belonging to the so' called Turkish party."—Beuter. ARMENIA AS A PARTY QUESTION. Earl Spencer, speaking at a Liberal conference at Dudley on Wednesday evening, said although the Armenian question had been hitherto dis. cussed upon non-party hnes, the proposal had recently been made that they should change their front. But he did not see how, by fighting upon party lines, they would assist the Armenians in the shghtesll degree. Nevertheless, the Govern- ment would be called to account if they failed io their duty.

ENGLAND AND FRANCE. SIR EDMUND MON&ON'S RECEPTION. PARIS, Wednesday.—The Liberie remarks that the language used at the reception of Sir Edmund Monaon by the President of the Eepublio differs from the ordinary official formula, while that of the Ambassador appears to be characterised by a sincere desire to bring about and maintain the beat understanding between the two Govern- ments. If instructions of this sort have been given to Sir Edmund Monson, Ibe is sure to find the greatest willingness on this side of the channel to reoiprocaie. Though it is true that the questions between France and England are both numerous and important, thero is not one that cannot be honourably settled by the exercise of a sincere spirit of conciliation and justice. The character of the negotiators has always much to do with the success of the negotiations, and in this respect there is every reason to have con- fidence iu the new representative of Great Britain. —Dalzicl.

ALLEGED RUSSO-CHINESB TREATY. NOTHING KNOWN IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES. Router's Agency has ascertained that nothing is known at the Russian Embassy concerning the alleged treaty between Russia and China pub- lished by the North China Daily News. On making inquiry in other official quarters a similar statement was made. The Russian Embassy likewise state that they have no know- ledge of the reported osssion to Russia of a coaling-station between Obok and Erythrea by the Emperor Menelik.—Renter.

THE HAMBURG STRIKE. PROPOSED CONCILIATION BOARD. I MASTERS DECLINE TO ACCEPT IT. HAMBURG, Wednesday.—The steamer Kaiser, which had been fitted up for the accommodation of non-Unionist men at work and was to have been opened for this purpose to-morrow, sunk during last night. The police are investigating the matter. The employers at another meeting which they held adhered to their objections to a board of conciliation. According to private estimates the number of ships at present lying in Hamburg Harbour is about 250, of which some 150 are steamers. The work of loading and unloading cargo is being carried on ill about 140 vessels.—RtuUr. ENGLISH LABOURERS LEAVING FOR THE SCENE. One bandred and fifty men, principally from London, arrived at Grimsby on Wednesday after- noon for Hamburg. A further batch is ready whenever the Hamburg authorities call for their service.

PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS DEFEATED. 143 KILLED; MANY WOUNDED. MADBID, Wednesday,—According to an official despatoh received from the Philippines to-day, General Rios has bad an engagement with the insurgents, in which he defeated them. One hundred and forty-three rebels were killed and many more wounded. —Renter,

RHODESIAN CAMPAIGN. MEDALS FOR THE TROOPS. A War Offiee order issued on Wednesdaynigbt, states that the Queen has been pleased to approvo of a medal being granted by the British South Africa Company to all officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the regular forces, Beohuana- land Police, and British South Africa Com- pany's forces who were employed in conneotion with the operations in Matabeleland.

LOSS OF A BRITISH SHIP. FOURTEEN MEN MISSING. Information received at Lloyd's states that the British ship British Peer, from London for Table Bay, has bean wreoked near Saldanha Bay. Four men were saved, and fourteen missing. The British Peer was an iron ship of 1,478 tons gross, built at Belfast in 1865, and -owned by Mr J. Nourse, of London.

BROTHER-IN-LAW MURDERED HIS SLAYER SENTENCED TO DEATH At Munster Assizes on Wednesday evening John Sullivan, fanner, West Cork, WAS fouud guilty of having murdered his brother-in-law, Wm. Wren, and was sentenced to be hanged on the 9th January. Au ill-feeling existed between tiisito, and at daybreak on the 23rd September Sullivan stabbed Wren in the throat and then.1 locked him into a stable, where be became unconscious. The same evening the door was opened, and deceased, who had regained oon- soiousnesa, orawled home and died six days later. The Jury recommended prisoner to meruy On the ^ground that be did not mew tojmwtec-deeeaeed,

i THREATENED RAILWAY STRIKE. & POSITION NOT IMPROVED. UN COM CI LI ATOR Y ACTION OF THE L. & N.W. COMPANY. Mtt SCHWANN, M.P., WRITES IN STRONG TERMS. THE G.W.R. AND THEIR MEN. Mr Edward Harford, secretary of the Amalga- mated Society of Railway Servants, stated on Wednesday night that the position had not improved. On the contrary, the North-Western Company continued to dismiss Union employees, He was willing to submit the men's side of the case to the Conciliation Board, but failing this, the society would; be satisfied with nothing less than the reinstatement of the men. He had advised the discharged workmen to refuse their wages and decline sending their clothes in until they had appealed to the directors. This might entail delay, but they would see that the negotiations were not prolonged over the busy season. Meetings would be held all along the line on Sunday, but the mass meeting at Manchester would practically decide their future action. He hoped to band in between 3,000 and 4,000 resignations of North-Western employees unless the men were reinstated. WAGES AND HOURS OF LABOUR. A Liverpool correspondent says that while the country served by the North-Western Railway system is greatly conoerned in the dispute with shunters and brakesmen, there does not seem to be the same interest taken in the matter in. L verpool itself. Only two men have been dismissed at Edgehill, and it is unlikely any further dismissals will take place. A prominent official of the company states that no man has been discharged became he is a member of the Amalgamated Society. It had been known by heads of the company that an agitation was being commenced among brakesmen and shunters, and steps were taken to ascertain the feeliugs of the men on the matter. They were individually askedif they were dissatisfied with their employment. If the matter was a personal one every consideration was given it, but if the man said he was dissatisfied because men in other places were, and that he would strike if they did, he was told he could look for another situation. Shunters at Edgebill are dFvided into two classes-eight hours and 10 hours men. None work more than 10 hours. Their wages run from 24s to 30-i a week. Brakesmen earn a minimum of 30s weekly, which their own exertions may increas to 35. Accord- ing to the time-table they have a 10 hours day, but this may run to 11 hours. Edgehill brakes. men are provided with clothes, and they are never called upou to shunt on a journey. 21,000 MEN JMMEDIATELY CON. CERNED. At Stockport, on Wednesday, there had been no new development. The committee have received communications from branches of the Amalgamated Society on lines other than the North-Western, all expressing sympathy with what are termed the victimised men," and pledging moral and substantial support. The writers are sure, whatever steps are decided upon, that our men will at once fall into line." Mr Bell, the organising secretary, states that although all employees of the company will probably be affected in the event of a strike, those immediately concerned numbered about 21,000, including engine-drivers, guards, signalmen, brakesmen, shunters, and porters. Tan thousand of these are outside he society. Mr Bell stated on Wednesday afternoon that the officials of the General Railway Workers' Union, which is particularly strong among goods porters in Manchester, has promised to co.opuate with the Amalgamated Society in any crisis which may arise. Thi3 has already given an impetus to the society. The Stockport committee has arranged that at a meeting to be held next Sunday the resolution adopted at the Stockport meeting last Sunday shall be submitted for confirmation, after which the following resolution will be proposed That seeing that the London end North- Western Railway Company have not yet reinstated our discharged mates, in accordance with the previou3 resolution, we, the employees, here assembled decide to hand in our notices to the committee to be presented to the general manager at once, a.nd pledge ourselves to stand film and loyal to our decision unless Our mates are reinstated." Railway employees are asked to see that their notices are in the of the committee not later than Tuesday next. Certaiu arrangements are being made to secure the attendance of railway servants belonging to other companies on Sunday in order that they may pledge themselves to support those who may hand in their notices. Mr Andrew Clarke, secretary of the General Railway Workmen's U uiou. has stated that their society is not directly affected by the railway companies' action, most of their membets being platelayers, labourers, and outside work- men. 1 hey had done nothing at present beyond expressing their cordial sympathy the railway servants connected with the Amalga mated Society. A committee meeting would be shortly summoned to decide what action they should take in the matter. POLICY OF THE LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN. The London and North Western officials on Wednesday night stated that they had nothing new to communicate. Their position had already been clearly defined, and they would abide by their declarations. A leading railway director expressed himself of opinion that the North- Western managers were clearly within their rights in dismissing men believed to be disloyal, but he would say nothing on the policy of such a step. LETTER FROM MR SCHWANN, M.P. Mr Schwann, member for North Manchester, has addressed to the directors of the London and North-Western Company a letter, in which he says:—"Your direatorsbave taken a very decided step by dismissing men from their ser- vice, not for misconduot or negleot of duty, but because they belong to the Amal- gamated Society of Railway Workers and are not willing to sell their birthright for a mess of pottage—that is, barter their independence for the doles and pensions offered by the London and North-Western Railway Company to their employees—as a means of stiffing complaints' or even demands for reforms: No doubt your directors have counted the cost of this arbitrary action, which I be. have they will live to regret; but, all a member of tbe travelling public, to show where my support lies, I shall put myself to considerable personal inconvenience rather than 'travel by your lines, until your directors see the error of their ways. I believe that very large numbers of the shareholders of your company are not so greedy for dividends as one might be led to believe by the attitude of the London dividend-burners who attended your annual meeting at Eueton, and who I have seen in all their savage glory. A line, the share of which stand at nearly 100 per cent, premium and pay almost 7% dividend, has not the excuses for harshness which a small impecunious line might have." THE GREAT WESTERN CIRCULAR. The following circular has been issued by the Great Western Railway Company GBEAT WESTERN RAILWAY. Circular to station masters and others in charge of stations Announcements have appeared in the news- papers that unless various specified demands made on behalf of certaiu railway signalmen, goods guards, brakewmen, and shunters are granted by a given date the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants will order a general strike of those grades throughout the country. Having regard the convenience of the public, it would became necessary in that event to take immediate steps for filling up such vacancies as may arise 1 and tho directors, therefore, while having every confidence in the loyalty of their staff, wish to be assured how many of their men they can rely upon in the event of such a strike taking place. You are therefore desired to personally see each goods guard, brakesman, shunter, and signalman, whose name is on your pay-bill, and ask him which course he would follow, and you will be good enough to fill up the accompanying form accordingly. Before recording each man's answer, you are to remind him that the directors have always shown their willingness to fairly consider and remedy any oaseot apparent hardship in connection with their etaff, aud they are prepared to do so at all tiftioa if the men make known their desire through their own officers in the ordinary manner. On the other hand, you should remind the nieu that, if they wish to baud in their resignations, tbe regulations under which they accepted service require them to give one month's notice in writing, and further that by resigning they would voluntarily be throwing themselves out of em- ploymeot, and losing many advantages they now possess. In order that there may be no misunder- standing, ib will be well to read this circular to each man, and record his answer iu one Of the columns provided for the purpose. [ Should any into dectMM to SW Ardum J answer, please make an entry to that effect between the last two columns. J. L. WITKINSON, General Manager. r Faddington, Die. 2nd. It is stated that the responses to this circular have exceeded the most favourable expectations of the directors. So far as the Great Western line is I concerned all danger of disturbance, it is believed, I is at an end. Ninety per cent, of the employees have pledged themselves to remain loyal to the company. No Great Western man has been dismissed, nor have the company any intentiou to discharge any employees.

COLLISION AT BARRY, A VESSEL SUNK. DISASTER OFF UOVjn. SHIP AND ALL HANDS LOST. A CARDIFF-BOUND SHIP ASHORE. Wednesday's storm seems to have been pretty geueral on the British coasts, and many casualties are reported. Shortly before mid- night on Tuesday the steamer Lalebam, of London, belonging to Messrs Lunn and McCoy, whilst entering Barry ran into and sank the ketch Pliosnix, of Lynmouth, which was lying at anchor and sheltering inside the breakwater. The crew of two men were saved. The ketch was struck on the starboard side, and, having been treed clear of the hows of the steamer, settled down and sunk in a short time at a spot only a few yards from the dookmaster'a offico. Captam Ward aud his assistant were able to save themselves in their own punt. The PLoenix was laden with a cargo of Christmas fruit, aud a large quantity is floating about in the water this morning near the wreck, At low water the kotch was high and dry. Tbe Laleham also sustained some damage on tho port side, and has entered the Commercial Dook to undergo repairs by Messrs Bailey. TWICE ASHORE.- The steamer Cairnloch, of Aberdeen, on arrival at Cardiff from Rotterdam to-dap, went ashore on the pitching close to the East Basin entrance, but was towed off after a little time by the tug White Rose. The same vessel went ashore at the Black Sea while on a voyage from there to Rotterdam, and sustaiued slight damage to bottom. She ia to enter the Commercial Dry Dock for repairs. AN OVERDUE VESSEL AT SWANSEA. The barque Hinda, of Swansea, whioh was no less than 60 days overdue from Port Nolloth, put) into Swansea Bay on Tuesday, and on Wednesday the was docked at Briton Ferry. During Tuesday night's gale she is said to have had a narrow Hoape, and in the morning, on being taken in tow, the tow-rope parted, and when anchor was cast to check the barque tbe chains parted. Hence she drifted nearly ashore near the East Pier, but the tug Wasp fortunately got hold of her in time, and she was, after an exciting time, towed into Briton Ferry. CARDIFF-BOUND SHIP ASHORE. The West Hartlepool steamship Ariel, which went ashore late on Tuesday night under Piymouth Hoe, was at an early hour this morning high and dry on the rocks, having grounded at high tide. For several hours lastnight and thisnoorning Government and other tugs made unsuccessful efforts to move tho vessel, which it is feared will be broken up by the next tide. The Ariel was built in 1889, and consists entirely of steel. She was bound from Dunuee to Cardiff. FOUNDERED OFF DOVER. A small vessel, believed to be a coaster, foundered off Dover early on Wednesday. Cries were heard for help, but before succour could reach the vessel she had disappeared, and it is feared she has foundered with all bands. Her name is unknown. A later telegram from Dover states that the vessel reported lost is believed to be the barque Lydia, of Faversham. The news was brought to Dover by the ship Conqueror, and those on board: state that they heard the cries for help in the bay shortly after midnight. They made a search in the vicinity, but without effeot. No wreckage has been seen. COULD NOT LAND AT QUEENSTOWN The White Star steamer Teutonic from New York was unable to laud passengers and mails at Queeustown this morning owing to the heavy gale from the north, and proceeded direct to Livergool. FRENCH CRUISER DAMAGED. At Toulon, during Sunday night's storm, the cruiser Suchet, lying at anchor in the Gulf of Juan, had its topmast and the Jare steam launch swept away. CHANNEL SQUADRON IN THE STORM. VIGO, Wednesday.—A violent storm raged here yesterday in the bay, where the British Channel Squadron was anchored, but the vessels strengthened their moorings and escaped without injury. Damage was, however, done to smaller vessels. The lighting system of the town partially broke down, trees were torn up by the roots, and many personal injuries were sustained.—Central News. BATTLESHIP HOWE IN THE GALE. H.M. battleship Howe arrived at Plymouth on Wednesday afternoon after a protracted voyage from the Mediterranean, having taken from the afternoon of Tuesday week to cover the run home. Several minor casualties on board are reported as tho result of the gale. ITEMS FROM LLOYD'S. The steam barge Pembroke, with a general oargo has been blown ashore at Milford Haven. It is feared she will become a total wreck. Lloyd's Barcelona representative telegraphs:— The British steamer Jenny Otto broke from her moorings and fouled the Spanish steamer Triano; damnge unknown. The steamer Nutfield, from Antwerp for Buenos has returned to Southampton with cargo shifted. Lloyd's representative at Greenock telegraphs <—The coasting Steamer Enterprise, from Glasgow, on proceeding down the Clyde, struck the ground, made water, and was beached opposite the Albert Harbour to prevent sinking.

LORD ROBERTS AMONGST VAGABONDS. APROPOS AND ADMIRABLE UTTERANCES. Lord Roberts, speaking at a dinner of the new Vagabond Club, on Wednesday, said that the attributes of a true literary vagabond was strength of character, self-reliance, imagination, and sympathy. He claimed that these qualities were also essential to the success the military Vagabond. Tho soldier should have strength of character and self-reliance, and while not neglect- ing the teaching of experience, should have imagination, or be would not be able to realise and provige against the plans of his enemy. He must also have sympathy, otherwise his men would pot follow him with that self-devotion and enthusiasm which was worth many battalions, Lord Roberts added that he was about to make himself free of the guild of letters by publishing his reminiscences. His principal object was to impress upon his feHow countrymen certain facts in connection with our Extern Empire. He was not a new, but an old Vagabond, his military career having permitted him no settled habitation. If he bad been successful in that career it was because he had been fortunate in having extra. ordinary opportunities, and had associated with capable officers and gallant soldiers. (Cheers.)

YACHTING IN THE MEDITER- RANEAN. BRITISH «' CRACKS WILL NOT RACE. The three great English racing yaohts will not go to the Mediterranean this year-namly, the Britannia, the Ailsa, and the Satamta. This decision has only just been arrived at, although I the matter has been & subject of discussion in yachting circles for weeks past. The decision of the Prince of Wales and Messrs Barclay, Walker, and C. D, Rose will not oamlt uny surprise here, although in France a great deal of regret will naturally be felt, both for Commercial reasons and on account of the Prince's popularity. He and his fellow yachtsmen have not, however, attempted to conceal their dissatisfaction at the arrangements prevailing at the various raoes at Nice and elsewhere, and, further at the extremely lax manner in which the course is kept at many of the watering places along the Mediterranean littoral. _——.

I IT WAS VERT VEXING," but if he had usod of Kealiug's Lozenges he would have stoppsd his cough in a minute and obtained a eood night's rest. Keating's Lozenges are simply unrivalled and the most delicate I can take them. Sold by all chemists a tin for l%3d. THE QUKKN OF NOVELISTS is admitted to be Miss Draddon, and her latest story. "The tittle Auntie,' is now appearing in the CariHg Time* and South Wales Weekly New. Don't fail to read the I chaining new story. A swii&i of Milling Uf# also

í WATER IN THE MINE. AWFUL COLLIERY ACCIDENT. AN ABERNANT PIT FLOODED. SUDDEN INRUSH OF WATER, SIX LIVES LOST. 150 MN IMPERILLED. DESPERATE DASH FOR LIFE, STRUGGLING THROUGH A STRUGGLING THROUGH A RAGING TORREJST. UP TO THE NECK IN WATER, GALLANT FEATS OF HEROISM. PLUVKILY HELPING THE BOYS. Aboub 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. shortly before the day men were leaving the River Lavel Colliery, an inrush of water occurred injthe Gellydc-g3eam, iu which about 120 mea.,were working, and rushing down the seam-a distance of over a mile-quickly made the way to the mouth of the pit almost impassable. Warning cries were quickly sent. and Mr Richard Howells, manager ot the oolliory, who was at the timeon the bank. quickly descended and did all in his power to assist those in the workings to get out. As far as can be ascertained only six are still in the pit, but all hopes for their safety are given up. Mr Edward Morgan, general manager of tbe colliery, was at the time at No. 9 pit, but he got to the scene of the disaster in a very short time and remained below until after 7 o'clock, when be was seen by our correspondent, who ascertained from him that he was utterly unable to aocounb for the inrush of water, all there were, according to the plans of tbe colliery, no Old workings near the point where the water came iu. The survivors had a miraculous escape from death, many having to walk a considerable distance through the water, which was up to their necks. Some of the men in the pit performed marvellous feats of hsroism in bringing young boys and shorter men up from the bottom of the dip, nearly a mile from wuere the water broke in, to the mouth of the pit, whence they were brought out halt dead, Several horses are also drowned. Up to the time of wiring the following are missing :— Thomas Jones, Tair Waun, Abernant, married, John Phillips, Moss Cottage, married. John Jenkins, Margaret-street, Trecynon, married. Thomas Jenkins, son of the above. George Evans, boy. John Williams, boy. At 8 o'clock the water was said to be subsiding, but there is still a considerable inrush into the vein, but should this stop the management are hopeful that by means of pumps they can keep it down. t But a considerable time must elapsejbefore the water can be got under to enable the bodies alliUm the pit to be got at, as they were in the deepest parts of the pit. PERSONAL NARRATIVE. John George, 4, Agents-row, Abernant, said that he and David Harris, Forge Tip, Aber- nant, were | working in the slope in Gellydeg seam in the drift furthest from the pit from where the water broke in. About 4 o'clock," be continued, I was leaving my stall. I bad just dressed when I found a pool of-water against the plank door leading out of our main level, between the double parting and the face where we were working. We found it almost impossible to open tbe door owing to the pressure of water, mud, timber, &c., against it, but ultimately, with much exertion, did so, and bad to wade through a lake of water I which was quite up to our necks. By this time we were joined by two others working in an adjoin. ing heading, aud were it not for that we would have found it almosb impossible to open the door. We were then some 600 yards from the pit bottom, and we had to make our way through a river of water, which was harhng stone, coal, timber, and rubbish of all kinds against us. But we persevered, and for- tunately reached to the bottom of the pit mouth in safety. One of the men we met before reaching the door was a man known as David Tim, who had his little boy, about 13 years of age, with him, and we had much difficulty in carrying the little one through the water to the bottom of the pit. George Evans, 0118 Of the boys who is drowned, was working with me until a fortnight ago, when our work finished and I had to go to work at night for the last week, and be wtlnt to work with John Phillips. Both are gone." The River Level Colliery was opened in 1866, and is owned by Mr James Lewis, J.P. MEASURES FOR RESCUE. STATEMENT BY THE CONSULTING ENGINEER. Our Aberdare COt respondent telegraphing later says :—Mr Adams, one of her Majesty's inspectors of mines, was quickly at the colliery, and with him the correspondent inspected the plan of the workings at the offio, and during the inspection they were joined by Mr R. Bedlington, consulting engineer of the colliery. He then learned that Mr Howells, manager of the colliery, bad gone up in the direction of the spot where the water had rushed in and found water coming from a portion of the pit which has not been worked since 1872. These workings are near tbe boundary between Ysguborwen and Abernant, and the theory held by the manage. ment of the colliery is that the water in Ysgubor- wen Colliery-which has not been working for over 12 monllbs-mnst have burst through the pillars left forming the boundary of the two pits. The water thence rushed through the flue level and orossed the bottom of tbe pit, thence making its way down the deep along the main drift, and agaiust this rush of water many of the men working had to make tbeir way to tbe bottom of the pit. The management meantime bad sent messengers along the return airway into the back level, and through this a large number of men arrived safely, while the remainder bad to wade. as already stated, against the full force of the water, which rushed like a river against them. The manager himself subsequently went down within 60 yarde of tbe lowesb part, but could not get further, the water there being up to their shoulders. In the bottom of the Gellydeg seam, where the unfortunate men, of whose fate but lictle doubt now exists, worked, there was a pump worked by rope from an engine, but of course the inrush of water has drowned the pumps. Mr Adams, her Majesty's inspector, made very fuU inquiries as to the possibility of the men still underground having made their way to the risen ground, but was assured that there was but little hope of this, the rise being only some 35 yards, with a rise of two inches in the yard. He has, however, now gone below with the managers to attempt tc see if there is no way of reaching them through the return or otherwise. HOW THOMAS THOMAS WAS SAVED. Mr Henry Evans, manager of No. 9 Pit, Abernant, said that when he went np to the face they met the inrush of water, and found Thomas Thomas (at first reported missing), who was in that part unloading rubbiah, behind a door, which be had failed to open owing to the pressure of water, etc., agaiust it. With the assistance of the manager aud others tbe door WM opened, and Thomas got safely out, PLUCKY RESCUES. Among the inoidents of real heroism was tbe case of John Morgan (Llwynooed), commonly known as It Pysgobwr, t, who was working far down Gellydeg seam with his boy, aged 13. With marvellous oourage he oarried hia son against the stream, and, although several times falling, he bronght bim to the bottom of the pit and saw him safely up. Grtorpe Evans, Windsor-terraoe, Abernant, brouhor of David Evan*, Roberts town, who was working in David Morris's level, also came up through the stream of water, which at times fairly bore him off his feet, oacrying with him Lewis James, a boy aboub 14. In doing 110 he Was assisted by a man named David Jones. WORK OP EXPLORATION SUSPENDED At 11.30 our correspondent was informed that, although the stream of water rushing iubo the pit was becoming somewhat less, the water in the bottom was rapidly filling; and some anxiety is felt leat the nine-feet seam may also be filled, and thus throw a large number of men out Of employ- l(taeot. Sooo ftftec < WM .fouwUba j water had so filled the bottom of the pit that the air was affected, and orders were given that no one should go down without safety lamps. The colliery has been hitherto worked with naked lights, and so Mr Adams, iuspector of mines, and Mr R. Bedlington, decided it would be useless ho attempt any explorations during the mght, and only two pitmen and a hitcher are now below. Mr Gregory, surveyor under Sir W. T. Lewis, who had also arranged to go down, decided not to do so until 6 o'clock this (Thurs- day) morning, while Mr Adams has arranged to go down at 8. Nine horses and a donkey have been brought to the surface, which were all that were in this seam. There is little or no proba- bility of work being ,re3uumed in tbe Gellydeg seam for a long period, if at aU. THE SCENE ON THE PIT BANK. I During the night Inspector Daviee and a posse of constables have maintained excellent order on top of tbe pit; while there were, of course, great rejoicings as men were brought up. The crowd remained hoping against hope up to midnight. A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE. The last of the workmen to leave the pit was a young collier, named David Thomas, 23 years of age, who lives with hrs mother and brothers, who keep a hairdresser's shop in Aber- nant-road, and the narrative of his escape is a truly thrilling one. Our reporter called at the shop several times on Wednesday night, but failed to find him in. His mother, however, related what her son had told her of his escape, and teats trickled down her cheeks at the thought of the terrible struggles which he had bad and the fact that he was still among the hving. It appears from her statement that he worked with his brother, who did not happen to be in the pit at the time. He was alone, coming from bis working place, and on his way out he suddenly found the water in front of him. He was determined to fight for !ife, and for nearly an hour he struggled with the water up to hia neck before he reached the bottom of the pit. This he did by way of the drift, and fortunately for him he found the door leading from the level to the main level slightly ajar, there being just sufficient room for him to pass through. Some time before this, other workmen had escaped through the same door, and had not a lot of dirt accumulated there, it would probably have shut, and thus all chance of escape been cut off. Eventually he succeeded in reaching the bottom of the pit, where he was received by some of the officials in a very exhausted state. HOW THE ALARM WAS GIVEN. Lewis Morgan, one of the miners who was working in the upper level in the seam, said that, I' accompanied by another workman and two boys, he started towards the bottom of the pit about 20 minutes to five. They did not then know anything about the flooding of the pit, and on their way out in the level they met the manager and the overman, who informed them of the disaster and told them to go to the Park Pit, a distance which Thomas supposed was considerably over 1,000 yards. This they and others did. He had, he added, seen some of the workmen who had waded through the water, and they told hun ithat they had a terrible struggle to go up the drift to the pit bottom, the water reaching up to their necks. Thomas Beddoe, he added, carried his (Morgan's) brother out on his shoulders. The first intimation a number of the men had of the disaster was from a haulier, who hastily told them that something was wrong m the pit. They did not know what it was, bub theyinstantly threw their tools down and hurried from their working places. They encountered great difficulty in making progress through the torrent which was continually rising, and when they gob to one of the doors—which was to them apparently the only means of escape—they found, to their dismay, that they could not push it open. After a moment's consultation they hammered away at it, and at last succeeded in knocking in one of the planks, and in this way they were enabled to effect an escape.

THE MURDER NEAR KNIGHTON. STILL ENSHROUDED IN MYSTERY. The murder of Samuel Hunt, of the Hurgen, near Knighton, is still enshrouded in mystery, the police up to 7 o'clock on Wednesday night having made no apprehension. Two men living in tbe locality of the deceased were suspected of the crime, but we are informed that they have proved to the satisfaction of the police that they were not implicated in the sad affair, The police are now in the vicinity of Clun, aud, it is believed, that they will make an early arrest. The post mortem examination was made ou Wednesday by Dr. Hardiuan ,and his assistant, Dr. Rutherforl, of Kuighton. The inquest will be held at the Hurgcn, on Thursday morning, at 12, before the Deputy Coroner for Shropshire, Mr E. Griffiths, Bishops'Castle. The place is a lonely and secluded one where the tragedy took place, and is in Shropshire, on the border of Radnorshire. The Radnorshire police are assisting in investigating the matter.

"LIFTING" A BAG OF WATCHES. At Sheffield on Wednesday a miner named Michael Hurley was committed for trial on a charge of s,J i Il a bag of watches and chains, valu £100, and assaulting Abraham Payman, jewellers' traveller, of Manchester. Prosecutor was selling a watch in a public- house, when tho prisoner walked away wich the bag and secreted it in a field. When accused of the theft by the prisoner he knocked Pay man down and rammed mud into hiti mouth. When arrested he repented aud disclosed the hiding- place of the bag.

FATAL STONE-THROWING. MINER SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER. At Leeds Assizes ou Wednesday afternoon a young miner named Joseph Walton was indicted for the murder of Jesse Soaife at Batley on August 15th. It was stated deceased cohabited with prisoner's sister, and as the result they were not friendly. On the night of tbe day named prisoner hurled a stone at deceased. It struck him on the head, and he died immediately. The jury found prisoner guilty of manslaughter, and he was sentenced to penal servitude for three yean.

SLEW HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN; SENTENCED TO DEATH. At Munster Winter Assizes on Wednesday Ed. Foley was arraigned for the wilful murder of his wife and twocblldren at Passage West in October last. Counsel for the prosecution stated that prisoner had been examined M to his mental condition, and the Crown were satisfied ha was capable of pleading. Foley thereupon pleaded guilty, adding that he was sorry for his crime. He was sentenced to be banged on January 9th next. 4

GLASSWORRERS' PAY RAISED. The wages dispute in the Yorkshire glass bottle trade has been settled after several con- ferences. The advance, which begins with the new year, averages about 10 per oent., best hands receiving 3, per week more than they have hitherto been paid. Some of the masters fear that with such a large advance to pay they will not be able to meet the strong German competi. tion which exists.

THE REY.R. SAUNDERS-LLOYD AND THE WELSH CHURCH. j I In our issue of November 20th we republished i from a contemporary what represented to be a report of a speech made by t\w R^v. It Saunders- Lloyd (senior curate of St. Thomas's, Camd«n Towu, London) in opening; a discussion on the High Church Movement. The report represented Mr Lloyd as having:—(1.) At tended a meeting at Union Chapel, Islington. ofohargesof the most serious natur» against the Established Church Clergy in Wales, and as having referred to the prevalenoe of abuses in She Anplioan Church in that country. We are now convinced that the statements republished by us were directly contrary to the truth.. The meeting attended by Mr Lhyd was not I hald at the Union Chapel, but at the Union Young Men's Christian Association, Compton-terrace, Islington. So far from making charges against the Church or Clertry in Wales, Mr Lloyd spoke in terms of the warmest admiration of the work whioh the Church was nnw doing and for many years past had done in Walws, and paid a tribute to the purity of the lives of the Clergy, and to the earnest way in whioh they fulfil all their duties. The only mention of abUøø" by Mr Lloyd had reference to the state of the Church in ages long since past. Tbis being the ease, we beg to tender to the Rev. B. Saunders-Lloyd our apologies for te- publishing such unfounded statements, and our most sincere regret that we should have been the means of causing him such pain and annoyance as must have resulted from the unfortunate error of our contemporary. And while in the fullest way possible we withdraw the statements made iu our issue of November 20th, we publish this apology in our pap.tr as some amends to Mr Lloyd lor the hwroog we have i»ftUv^ieut)y (lone bim, L

THE LADY WITH A PAST HUSBAND SEEKS RELIEF. RESPONDENT ADMITS MISCONDUCT. HER COUNSEL THROWS UP THE CASE. DECREE NISI GRANTED, LONDON, Wednesday.—In the Divorce Division to-day—before the President (Sir F. Jeune) and < common jury—the case of Davidson v. Davidson was further beard. The petitioner, Mr George Lewis Outram Davidson, in business in the City, and a member of the Junior Carlton Club, sued for a divorce from his wife, formerly Wilhelmina Alma Stolmar, an actress of the Coura of the Grand Ducal Theatre of Mein- ingen, whom the petitioner met in the Casino. Monte Carlo, and to whom he was married in 1889 as Paddmgton, Petitioner alleged adultery with a person unknown. The wife denied adultery, and pleaded cruelty, desertion, neglect, conduct conducing to adultery, and oonnivance, which petitioner demed. Mr Bargrave Deane, Q.C., and Mr Willick appeared for petitioner, and Mr Kays for the respondent. Mr^VV. Tait, clerk at the Marylebone Police Court, spoke to the respondent summoning her husband for assault, aud to tbe case being dismissed. He did not remember whether tbe magistrate said it was a case for separation. The petitioner was recalled for further cross- examination. Mr Kays submitted further letters to him, with the object, he said, of showing that they disclosed the names of a correspondent, whereas the petititioner, in his affidavit, had said tbat he was unable to find out the name. The President: But what does that matter t Mr Kays It does not matter, but if you will allow me to read the letters —— The President: I uo not want you to read them unless it is necessary. I do not want tbe time wasted. Mr Kays: Don't you think these letters show tbat M the time he was supporting his wife and arranging a a place for the confinement, whereas he now says it is not bis ohild. The President: Exactly what he does say is not inconsistent with that. You must ule your own judgment, Mr Kays said he was obeying instructions. He read another letter in which the petitioner wrote, I mean to make H. provide for your child as I know he is the father. I cannot imagine why you should not supply me with proof that he slept with you at the Grosvenor Hotel. If you will implicitly confide in me I will arrange all your affairs. Get all your things out of pawn, and when I see what income remains I will help you to find a flat or a house and supplement your income with whatever is necessary for you to live quietly and respectably." The President: You observe he does not admit he is the father of the ohild. Mr Kays continued reading Poor miserable Alma, I pity you from the bottom of my heart, but I neither can nor will help you unless you help yourself. Poor Alma, the woman I once loved with all my heart and soul and might even yet love once more it you only would be straight and keep straight. May God have mercy on you and guide you so that you may be saved." The President: What has this to do with the matter ? Do you want to prove that your olient committed adultery with Mr H. ? Mr K ays Undoubtedly, on certain dates. The President: You do ? Just understand what you are saymg. You are telling me you want to prove an adultery with a given man. Mr Kays Do not these letters even show who be person was ? In the face of the letters how are you going to accept his affidavit that he bad endeavoured to find out the unknown father of the ohild The President: Supposiag I do not accept it and your client has committed adultery and 100 bare proved it ? Mr Kays But it was condoned. The President said it did not matter how many times the respondent might have committed adultery before. The question was whether she had committed it on the ocoasiou resulting in the birth or tbe child. The husband denied that he had been with his wife, and said that adultery was committed by her which caused her to have a child on Feb. 21st, 1896. Mr Kays wished to submit a-report mad by an inquiry agent, in which he said another name was mentioned. The President asked if be thoughs it really helped his client. Mi Kays said it showed they had tried to get another co-respondent than Mr H-, and bad failed. Mr Deane: This seems to prove that tbe agent found another man. Mr Kays And yet he is employed by the other man to try to get him out of it. The President Not unuaturally. (Laughter.) Mr Kays With your permission I will read it. A Juror: We dou'c wish the report; it is waste of time. Mr Deane, 1U re-examining the witness, pat before him a letter written by the wife, in which she said Good God, let a poor wreck of a woman regain her strength, and give her an opportunity of defence. I only ask what is right and allowed to the vilest of the vile nrt any criminal] before he is condemned. Why tloes my husband make me appear as if I were a prostitute? Why does he put in the petition "with au unknown man," the most ghastly thing on earth ? Why is he trying to make me only fit for the streets 1 Why, when I was put into this terrible compromising position by his desert ion, doea he make me suffer and lets Mr H. off, kuowing him to be tbe 00- respondent?" After repeating that she had not committed adultery till her husband" desertfid her, and added. "Before his desertion I was true as gold." Mr Daaue said he had another letter. which he did not wish to read, but would show to the jury and his Lordship. The President asked if Mr Kays had seen the letter. He requested him to read it and consider whether after that letter he could defend cafe. Mr Kays perused the lettef. Mr Deane said be would in the meantime hand in another letter. Mr Kays said his client had written some extra- ordinary things. He tboughb after the letter and what his Lordship said if he put his olient in tb( box they would not believe her. The President said they could only get rid the letters by saying that they were a tisane ot falsehoods. Mr Kays said that WM the only way in whioh ht oouid put the matter. If he called tbe respondent there would bo an end of the case so far as he WM concerned. But after the letters produoed he thought it would be impossible for him to call the respondent. The President: I think 80, too. Mr Kays The only course I can now take is tt withdraw from the case. I have advised my clieut not to go on with the case, and she insiaU on going into the box and go ouing with the east herself. The Preeident inquired for the respondent, whe rose from a seat at the solicitor's table. She WM fashionably attired and of attractive appearance. The President Don't you tbink you better take the advice of your counsel Mrs Davidson (speaking with a prauounoed foreign accent): I was very ill when I wrote those letters. I could not be made responsible for what I have written. I am well now. bat was very ill then. What I would say now is with a sound mind. lam myself again, but the condition I was in may have made me say things I could not be held responsible for. The President: But here are long letters whioh I am sure you will pardon my saying you can hardly ask anyone to believe are not true. If yon go on with tha case the letters will have to be read, and do you think in your iuterest it is wise Respondent: There was a wrong allegation against me that I must deny. I think I have been punished for ( hose letters. The President If you take my advice I think you will leave the matter where it stands. Respondent: I wish to clear my character M far as I ollon. The President Do you think you can! May you not fail to clear yourself and make matters worse ? Respondent: The adultery with Mr H. was two yenrs ugo. The President If you go into the witness-box you will have to admit adultery. Respondent: Yes, but it has been ooadoaed by my husband since he stayed with me at the Grosvenor Hotel. My hllband met me in respectable circumstances at lonte Carlo, I did no live the life which has been stated. I have been leading actress in the Ducal Theatre, and got very well paid, and the money I had was saved from that. I have also been a model when I was a young girl, and I made money ou the stage and being a model to arkists. What I said about these gentlemen I said to annoy my husband. It would have been impos- sible I could have committed adultery with them because some cf them are dead. I never com. mitted myself with any of them. A young actress is asked to dinaer, and it does not mean she goes wrong because she is unprotected. The President: That is a long while ago, and that ia a matter we are not concerned With. Do you think you will melte this matter better by going into the witness-bo* I Respondent I hope end ttutt I can. The President: Well, I cannot prevent you. tf you go into the box it will be evidence on oatb. Respondent: I know that. The President: Do you think it deftirable t Respondent: My object is to clear my character. The Prmdent: But can you olestr it—-ask your- Self Here the respondent Consented to consult with Mr Kays and her solicitor,!Md Mr Kays fttmr time aa^ounced The rCjpOQdtDt..(