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MR. HOWELL GEE AND HIS PROMISES…
MR. HOWELL GEE AND HIS PROMISES AND PRINCIPLES. t. FRITTERING AWAY VOTES." To the Editor ot the Free Frees. Sir,—The Council was treated to-day to a very enlightening display of the principles and promises which govern the votes of some of its members. Mr Howel Gee informed his fellow- members that in removing Mr J T Hughes and attempting to remove Mr E T Jones from the aldermanic chairs, which they had so well filled, he and the party who worked with him were moved by principles only. An Alderman was elected for six years, and at the end of that period, whether he had done his duty or not, he was to make way for new blood. Mr Gee and his party, at the last election, f pledged themselves to the hilt to carry out this pripciple. Now, how did they proceed to do so? Some few weeks before November 9th a meet- ing was held at the Liberal Club at which these principles were confirmed, and it was decided that Messrs Jones and Hughes were to foe sacrificed but as time drew on, apd the 9th approached, it became apparent that the rejection of Mr E T Jones would be received with anything but favour by the ratepayers. Mr Gee was between the devil and the deep sea" on the one side were principles and pledges," on the other was fear lest the action «f himself and friends should bring them into disrepute and cost them their seats. So these Jin-cientioua advocates of principles adoptwl the noble and honourable alternative of (accord- ing to Mr Gee himself) "frittermg away their votes" Here were men who were deeply sensible of their duties to their constituents who had given them their votes, and here was as occasion so urgent that long service, integrity of character, and independence ot all personal motives, were to be sacrificed, and yet to avoid facing awkward conclusions these votes were "frittered away." Can anything more contemptible be imagined ? ::> But this is not all. The principle which Messrs Gee and Co. advocated was obtaining new blood in the Council. Those gentlemen knew perfectly when they frittered away their votes that they were opening the door for the other members of the Council to let in Mr E T Jones. They had not the moral courage to vote for or against him themselves, but they left it to other members to put him in; whilst they contented themselves with ensuring the rejection of Mr J T Hughes. Yet Mr Jones had been an Alderman 18 years and Mr Hughes only 6 years. Where were the principles 1D tins case Some eight months ago another meeting was J V„ Gee and his friends to select the County Coancil. This took place long after the P^iple in qn&tion had been discovered. Al*°"g number of the Aldermen elec „rmau fQr Lumley. who had already sat as Alderman for 6 years, and Mr Boaz Jones, who h rejocted by the ratepayers at the poll by 70 votes. Where were the principles then? No, sir, we must look to other motives for tu action of these so-called Liberal members. And I venture to suggest that if Mr Lumley had become a Churchman he would not now be in bounty Council: and vice versa, if Mr J j kad not became a Churchman he would still have been Alderman of the Town Council. The ratepayers have shown their feelings unmistakeably by returning; a CoU8ervative at the head of the poll at eaclv of the lasfc three contested elections. A1nd they will do wisely to insist upon having 1,1 placed in ihe hands of men like Messrs E T Jones, T J "Williams, and J T Hughes, who act fearlessly, independently, and conscientiously, when principles are at stake, rather than in the hands of a small pack of delegates who are governed by the boys who frequent the Liberal Club, and who "fritter away their votes" when difficulties occur, rather than face them. —I am, air, yours, &c., T A WYNNE EDWARDS. 15th November, 1898.
- IN MEMORIAM.
IN MEMORIAM. W. H. HEATON. The Church Times says On the 28th ult., at Fairfield-road, Croydon, William Henniker Heaton was called to his rest in the 64th year of his age. He was well-known to a large number of readers of The Church Timet and many other Churchfolk, inasmuch as he was a striking personality at many, a meeting air conference up and down the coun ry* who has known him intimately for a quarter of a century ventares^t^ describe him as a model layman in his ev Church of hi, Christian manliness in strIVIlg to oppressed, or ignorant, or sufferinz humanity. PoEsS'of a large, generous heart, remark- Fossessea oi &nd character, coupled with coispSus humility and toleration of diverse Son, he brought to bear upon the social and religious problems of the age a tender kindliness, an observant intelligence, and an earnestness of vigorous action, which may be said to raise him head and shoulders above the average Churchman in practical work, as he was in physical stature. Born in North Wales (neai St Asaph), educated at Eton, he joined the Royal Navy, in which he rose to the rank of Lieutenant, traversing most parts of the ocean while in the service, and latterly he was in charge of the Britannia, and other training ships. He thus acquired a special interest in, and powerful interest over, young men, which on his early retirement was of immense service in his energetic labours on behalf of purity and temperance. He was one of the pillars of the White Cross League, and St Thomas' Penitentiary Association (Diocese Winchester); for the former he travelled hither and thither, wherever wanted to address a meeting, and was as active as ever down to the time of the Bradford Church Congress, when he laboured abundantly and with great acceptance. He was equally keen and helpful as a supporter and advocate of the Church of England Temperance Society. For twenty-one years he had been on the Committee of the Farm School (Reformatory), Redhill, and for eight years acted in the important post of Chairman, always manifesting a helpful in- terest in the lads and the staff. He was a Brother of the Guild of St. Alban, which he joined in 1877, and was for three years the Warden of that society. The watchword of his life was "duty," and wherever or whenever this call came to him he cheerfully and man- fully gave of his best to the utmost of his power. The funeral took place at St Michael's, Croy- don, on All Saints' Day, and the occasion showed in what great honour he had lived and died. J. T."
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN R…
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN R H HUGHES, FORMERLY OF DENBIGH. On Wednesday evening, a well-attended dinner was held at the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, on the occasion of the presentation to Captain R H Hughes (late manager of the National Provincial Bank, Cowbridge), of a solid silver salver, a purse of gold containing £50, and an album containing a list of the subscribers, on his departure for Peterborough, where he has been transferred. Mr Hughes will be remem- bered by many as a former cashier at Denbigh bank, and a man very popular in the town generally. The testimonial was initiated by a committee consisting of a number of prominent men of the town, of which Mr J W Hall was chairman Mr T J Yorwerth ably acted as hon secretary. Mr R T Bassett, Crossways, genially presided at the dinner and presenta- tion, and was supported at the cross table by the Mayor (Councillor R M Moynan), Mr J W Hall, the Rev F A Binch, Mr W T Gwyn (town clerk), Col Homfray, Mr W Vizard, and the guest of the evening, Capt R H Hughes. After the excellent dinner nad been despatched and various toasts honoured and in the course ot whicn, Col Homfray, who responded to one of the toasts, said from the time Captain Hughes bad commanded the Cowbridge Detachment wonders had been worked in the bearing of the men, and he very much regretted his leaving In the neighbourhood. The Mayor of Cowbridge (Councillor R M Moynan) handed the valuable present to Capt Hughes, and said that he had very great pleasure in doing so on behalf of the residents of Cowbridge and the district around, as a small token of the respect and esteem in which Mr Hughes was held, for the valuable services he had rendered to the town in his capacity as manager of the National Provincial Bank, and also for his worth as a true friend. He was sorry that he couldn't express all the good he would like to say of Mr Hughes (applause). Alderman Edward John said he had known Mr Hughes as a neighbour ever since he came to the town, and his friendship with him had always been very sincere indeed. A more sociable man he had never seen in his life Mr Hughes had always a kind word for every one Helad worked hard with the volunteers in the town, and he hoped that as good J be found to take his place m that respect (applause). Mr Frank Moon said that his relations with Captain Hughes had always been of the most cordial kind. Captain Hughes was a straight- forward enemy or friend, and he wished him every success at Peterborough. Mr W Jones, manager of the London and Provincial Bank, also expressed regret at Mr Hughes departure, and likewise Councillor David Thomas. David Thomas. J wtl0 was greeted on rising to respond with cheers and the singing of "For fellfow>" a*id that when he came to Cowbridge .from the Vale of Clwvd where he had resided for many vears and made large number of friends, ,ngs of misgiv.ng as to how he would be received, but he soon found that there were as warm hearts at Cowbridge as in VLf v i Clwyd, and they took him in w might say that they took £ (1* 4 He sense they did not take Ci ,n laughter). He thanked all the subscribers^ the handsome testimonial, which vl J however ™lue more for the fri'^? tokened than for its intrinsic Worth *P °e thanked the speakers who had made such kind reference to himself and family that night and £ he Chairman for his kindness ln also those who organised the pr"eututi() the secretary for carri1"? ?ufc the arduous duties. He believed that if he made as manv thHe%»Xayor (Cou„cfflrVj» Jenkins) and his father (Councillor L Jenkins) for the very handsome present of a liquer stand which they had made him as a token of the unbroken friendship which had existed between them (hear, hear). Mr Richard "Price (Llantwit) said that if he was out of order they must excuse b*m, as he was from the country (laughter). He would like, on behalf of himself and the people of Llantwit, to express his regret at Mr Hughes' departure. Mr Hughes had many friends amongst the people of Llantwit, with whom he had done business who would regret his departure very much, but he believed that ita Peterborough he would have more friends than he had in Cowbridge, as there was a larger population. Many other toasts followed, including the health of Captain R H Hughes, proposed by the Mayor. The proceedings were most har- monious and enthusiastic.
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EXTRAORDINARY SCENES IN DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. RESIGNATION OF ALDERMAN T. J. WILLIAMS. STRONG PROTEST AGAINST MUNICIPAL INGRATITUDE. STARTLING RECRIMINATIONS. The adjourned meeting of the Denbigh Town Council was held on Tuesday after- noon. The Mayor (Mr E A Turnour) presided, and the other members present were Alderman R Humphreys Roberts, Councillors W D W Griffith, Roger Pryce, T A Wynne Edwards, W Meliard, J Simon Roberts, D H Davies, A Lloyd Jones, Boaz Jones and R H Roberts, with the town clerk (Mr J Parry Jones), his clerk (Mr Edward Parry), the medical officer (Dr Griffith W Roberts), the borough accountant (Mr Ellis Williams), the borough surveyor (Mr John Davies), and the sanitary inspector (Mr William Windsor). THE LATE MR GEE. Miss Gee wrote as follows, in reply to a letter from the Town Clerk enclosing a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Council I thank you very much for the kind message of sympathy and con- dolence sent us in our deep sorrow. During a long and busy life my father took a deep interest in everything pertaining to his native town. He was born here, lived all his life here (except some school days and one year in London), and he died here. We would also thank you and the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors and Officials most warmly for coming to show him the last mark of affection and respect. My mother wishes me to add her special thanks." Mr Alderman E T Jones wrote Dear Mr Mayor,—I am sorry I am not sufficiently recovered to attend the Council meeting to-day. Will you kindly have me excused." There was also an apology from Mr Alderman Robert Owen. PUBLIC PROTEST BY MR. T. J. WILLIAMS AGAINST THE INGRATITUDE OF CERTAIN COUNCILLORS. MR WILLIAMS RESIGNS HIS ALDERMANIC SEAT. HE WON'T LET THEM "KICK HIM OUT." The Town Clerk said he had received a letter from Alderman T J Williams, the reading of which would explain his absence from that meeting. Was it the wish of the Council that he should read it then ? It was, on the motion of Mr Wynne Edwards, seconded by Mr Boaz Jones, agreed that the letter be read at that stage. The Town Clerk then read the letter as follows, its reading creating considerable sensation in the Council and amongst the few people present in the Chamber :— To the Mayor, Alderman, ana coun- cillors of the borough of Denbigh. Gentlemen,—I have for an unin- terrupted period of 80 years served as a member of your Council, having on three occasions been elected by the ratepayers as their representative and for the last 21 years an Alderman. During this time I have had the honour of being elected Mayor and Chief Magistrate three times, and I can conscientiously assert that it has been my earnest endeavour to discharge the duties of these various important offices honestly, faithfully, and to the best of my ability, studying at all times the beat interests of the ratepayers of the good old town of Denbigh. The experience of Wednesday last, when w v Tttempt was made i oust Alderman E T Jones, who had served as Councillor 8 years, and as Alderman 17 and during that period held the office of Mayor three times, has, however, satisfied me, and I believe the general public, that amongst a certain section of the rate- payers and some of their representatives in the Council, long and faithful services count for nothing. I have no dssire to continue to hold an office, however much I may appreciate the honour, which at the first opportunity it is declaied I am to be kicked out of," without consideration and as a protest against what was done on Wednesday last, I beg leave to place my resignation of the office of Alderman in your hands, and thus at once to make room for those who seek to occupy the position. At the same time I desire to convey my best thanks to the members of the Council for the courteby which they have always extended to me, and to express the hope that if at any time in the heat of debate I have said anything which might have given offence it may be regarded as not being intentional, but due to over anxiety to carry out whit I believed to be for the real welfare of the borough at large. I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, T. J. WILLIAMS. p g I have yet three years to serve I enclose my cheque for £10 (fine). I leave it to the Council whether they remit the amount or not. [The reading of the sentences as to long services counting for Dothing was greeted with hear, hear's, by several members.] MR. WYNNE EDWARDS STIGMATISES CERTAIN MEMBERS AS A DIRTY PETTIFOGGING LITTLE CLIQUE." HE DENOUNCES MR. BOAZ JONES' STATEMENTS AS "A DELIBERATE LIE!" THE WORSHIPPERS WHO BOW DOWN WHEN GWILYM PARRY'S RADICAL TRUMPET SOUNDS! As soon as Mr T J Williams' above letter had been read, Mr T A Wynne Edwards rose and said I ri8e *° Propose that the resignation be not a&d that we as a Council ask Alderman T J Williams to reconsider the determination at which he has arrived—— Mr Howei Gee: Excuse me, Mr Mayor, after having enclosed his cheque, are we in order in refusiog to accept the resigna- tion ? Mr Wynne Edwards I said nothing J about refusing." Ihe -Mayor We cannot ''refuse" to accept, but we can ask Mr T J Williams to reconsider his decision and withdraw his letter, that is what I understand Mr Wynne Edwards to mean. Mr Wynne Edwards My resolution is not that we refuse to accept, but that the resignation be not accepted, but that we ask Mr Williams to reconsider it. We can accept or not now as we think fit. Mr Gee But what about the cheque ? The Mayor: The cheque will be re- turned of course if the resignation is not accepted and Mr Williams withdraws his resignation at our request. The Town Clerk The cheque and letter will remain with us until Mr Williams reconsiders his decision, if he is asked to do so here to-day, by the carrying of Mr Wynne Edwards' resolution. If, in reply to that request, he says Yes, I have reconsidered it at the wish of the Council, and withdraw my resignation," then the cheque will be returned to him if not, then the cheque will be kept in hand pending the acceptance of the resignation. Mr Howel Gee The question is whether we can refuse to accept the resignation or not. Mr Wynne Edwards I did not suggest "refusing it I proposed not accepcing it. The Mayor: Yes, certainly, we can ask Mr Williams to reconsider it. Mr Wynne Edwards I move that we ask Mr T J Williams to reconsider the determination to which he has come. As he tells you, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, that letter is the result of the most dis- graceful proceedings (cries of Oh, and chair"). Mr Bosz Jones Oh, withdraw. Mr Wynne Edwards I repeat, the disgraceful proceedings in this Council Chamber on Wednesday last (applause, and chair.") Mr Howel Gee There was no disgrace at all in it. Mr Wynne Edwards Disgraceful pro- i ceedihgs, which I believe took place con- j trary to the wishes of nine-tenths of the i thinking ratepayers of this borough-- < Mr Boaz Jones: Nothing of the sort. ( Mr Wynne Edwards Proceedings, sir, ] whereby we actually lost the services of one, « and nearly lost the services of the other, of 1 two of the beat members that this Council I has ever had within its walls (applause), s By what took place in this Council Chamber < on Wednesday the precedent has been es- i tablished, so that it does not matter who J it is, it does not matter what a man has ] done for his town it does not matter what ( sacrifices of time or labour he has made or 1 what trouble he puts himself to in the dis- < charge of his duties, as soon as ever the ( majority of the members of this Council 1 want to get rid of him, they can vote him 1 into the aldermanic chair, and it is under- f stood that at the end of six years he is to 1 go out of this Council. I ask you, sir, c whether that is a state of things that the c ratepayers of this borough desire (cries of t 11 Yes" and counter cries of "No"). I ask you whether it is the wish of the rate- f _f il • l 1,1 » I payers 01 tais Dorougn tnac men like Mr E T Jones and Mr John Thomas Hughes should be assailed in the position which they have thoroughly well occupied for a number a years. I say it is not the wish of the ratepayers (bear, hear), and that it is the most disgraceful thing that can possibly be done (hear, hear and no, no). In my own case, sir, I consider that the insult offered to me in this Council on Wednesday last was almost indescribable. I have eat in this Council as a member for a large number of years, and I was re- turned two years ago to represent 561 electors, I think it was that number, but I am not quite certain of the actual figures; at all events, it was over 500 ratepayers.— [The exact figures were 549.—EDITOR.]—Now under those cir- cumstances if these gentlemen who sit around this table wished to pay me a com- pliment they would have asked me whether I wished to be elevated to the Aldermanic Chair; instead of that a few of them went behind my back and voted for me, and I consider that a mean trick like that played upon any man who has served his town in the way I have tried to do is an insult, and nothing else than an insult. It was done for nothing else than for mean pettifogging party play, and to try and oust one of the outgoing aldermen, and no man who has been sent to this Council, as I have been by over 500 of my fellow-ratepayers, could feel it otherwise than an insult to be sup- ported by a pettifogging dirty little clique like those who voted for me on Wednes- day (loud applause, laughter, and vehement cries of chair, and withdraw.") Here Mr Boaz Jones, Mr Gee, and others appealed one over the other to the Mayor for the withdrawal of the words. Mr Wynne Edwards, who evidently viewed with much satisfaction the dis- comfiture caused to his opponents by his rhetorical bombshell, said Oh, I repeat it" (loud cries of withdraw). [The Mayor was about to speak, but] Mr Boaz Jones kept on protesting, and was greeted with cries of "chair from Mr Mellard. Mr Wynne Edwards I repeat my description of them Mr Howel Gee I rise to a point of order, Mr Mayor. I was not one of the number who voted for Mr Wynne Edwards, but I do object most strenuously to any member of this Council who do their work as honestly and as straight- forwardly as ever Mr Wynne Edwards does, being called "a pettifogging dirty little clique." Mr Boaz Jones It's a disgrace to the place (laughter). Mr Gee 1 say, Mr Mayor, that that sort of language—if that sort of language is to be used against one of us, or any section of ns in this Council it is high time it should be put a stop to. Mr Wynne Edwards I repeat the language, Mr Gee, and I go further and say- Mr Gee: Stop a bit; on the point of order, Mr Mayor, I should like to hear your ruling. Mr Boaz Jones (rising, and flourishing in his hand the foolscap sheets of the new 1 bye-laws) There's the bye-laws, though not signed yet. It says here in one of them against the use of undecent" language (laughter). I consider this he has used J" undecent" language, very (laughter). Mr Jones, Mr Gee and MrWynneEdwards were here all talking at- once, the latter re-asserting his description of the clique, amid much excitement, and the former twO kept insisting upon the withdrawal of t,be words. Mr Gee calling out amid the confusion, I ask if that language is to be used ? The Mayor I hope Mr Wynne Edwards will withdraw the word dirty" (hear, hear). It came out, no doubt, in the heat of debate, and could not be intended. Mr Gae Oh, that it, not enough- Mr Boaz Jones He ought to withdraw it all (chair). Yes all (chair). The Mqyor: I hope he will withdraw the word dirty." Mr Wynne Edwards: To fall in with your wish, Mr Mayor, I will do so. I withdraw the word "dirty" and I will substitute the word insignificant "-and say the 11 pettifogging insignificant little clique" who voted for me (cries of order and applause). And I go further and say that the simple reason why those two excellent men. Messrs E T Jones and J T Hughes were to be rejected by a section of this Council was that they will not bow down and worship when Gwilym Parry blows the bugle at the Liberal Club loud laughter, applause and cries of no, no "). That was the reason, and not because it was the wish of the ratepayers of this borough (applause). I think it is no wonder that a man of Mr T J Williams' in- dependent mind and feelings, a man who has served the borough in the way Mr Williams has for a great number of years, who has been a most successful man of business, ] and who still conducts, with conspicuous success, the largest business house in the C town, and has done so for a full generation, E should feel annoyed and disgusted when he finds that this is the kind of reward that 1 a Denbigh public man is to get for his services (applause). I cannot speak too 1 strongly of what I feel on this occasion. I e feel that by the action which has taken € place in this Council, men who might have J been induced to come forward, prominent men, men of intellegence and understand- ,ng, good business men, will cease to do so c f they find out that the reward they are to t jet for their services is to be "Chucked i )ut to satisfy the hue and cry of the Liberal Club (hear, hear). It is nothing r ilse than that (no, no). I say it is. We enow perfectly well that the Liberal Club ( s the place where this policy has been started and enunciated, and I am pleased f- .0 find that they are suffering from the l policy they have dictated. I am sorry to tJ illude to politics, but it ife not I who £ bave introduced the politics; it has £ manated from the Liberal Club, and [ very much regret that this Y 'eeling has been allowed to permeate this y -1 Council. I trust, however, that Mr T J kVilliams will reconsider his letter and that ie will not allow himself to be torn away rorn this Council, which he has served so ong and so faithfully (applause). On t occasions, Mr Mayor, we have been in a h lifficulty for a man to come forward for t ,he mayoralty, and we have gone-to Mr T 8 r Williams and put the matter to him, and v or the sake of the town and the Council I s he has yielded to our request and come forward at a moments notice, and he has al- ways behaved most handsomely (applause). I ask is the reward he is to get for that to be chucked out of this Council on the false and wretched plea that either he has held the office too long, or is too old, or some such plea as these people are putting for- ward. Let us show Mr T J Williams that that feeling has not gone so deep 81 he thinks it has, and for that purpose I ask you to support the resolution that I now propose, that he be asked to reconsider his decision and withdraw his letter (applause). Mr Mellard I am sure we all admire Mr Williams for the able manner in which he has worked upon this Council, and also because of his capacity as a business man. We cannot afford to lose a man who has been such an excellent member and such a good man for the borough as Mr T J Williams, therefore, I second the motion. Mr Roger Pryce: I desire to say a few words, Mr Mayor. I am very sorry that Mr Wynne Edwards should have made the statements he has for he has in his speech classed me as one of the petti- fogging little clique." I beg to say that I am not a member of any clique whatever and- Mr Wynne Edwards I did'nt; but you were one of the men who turned out Mr John Thomas Hughes. Mr Pryce: I was pledged by the rate- payers to the course I took, and I was thoroughly convinced that the Aldermen should be changed at the end of 6 years, no matter who they are. I don't know where our consistency is if we are going to turn the clock back again in this Council, after we have adopted the resolution sent to us by other Councils in favour of effecting a change in the law for a change of Aldermen at the end of each term. In compliance with that resolution we were bound to change them here. As one who was pledged to this, and who had promised in his address to vote for a change of Aldermen, I was quite consistent in voting as I have done, indeed I could not have consistently voted otherwise. Everybody knows that I have no malice against Air E T Jones or Mr Jbhn Thomas Hughes, for they were certainly two of my very best friends, both inside and outside the Council. Before the resolution is passed I must therefore enter my emphatic protest against the remarks of Mr Wynne Edwards, so far as I am concerned, for I am quite clear of any clique (hear, hear. Mr Gee: I am very sorry that this Council, or a portion of this Council, have been spoken to in the way that Mr Wynne Edwards has seen fit to do. I always think, Mr Chairman, that that sort of thing more or less comes home to roost. We remember very well in the County Council a few years ago, there were some Aldermen who had done their duty as worthily, even to say the least of it, as Mr T J Williams has done, and who was the very man—the prime mover in removing those men from the various aldermanic chairs ? I say that that member was Mr Wynne Edwards. He was the man who strained every nerve 1 (hear, hear), in order to remove those men I from the aldermanic chair in the County I Council. Where is the difference, I should s like to know-I should like to ask Mr I Wynne Edwards for a minute-between then and now ? We know for a fact that all that we have, as a Council, done is to r remove one gentleman from the aldermaaie < chair-that is, Mr John Thomas Hughes, I have every regard for his public services but I say this without fear of contradiction that when he was elected to a seat in the aldermanic chair it was on the distinct understanding that he was to retire at thf end of 6 years. I have only to recall the fact that the man that strained every never in order to put him there was the late Mr Andrews, and we know here for a fact that Mr Andrews was the pioneer, if we can call it so, of this movement to change the aldermen. He was placed in that chair on the distinct understanding that he was to retire at the end of six years. Mr Wynne Edwards: May I ask did you remind him of that before the election? Mr Gee It was not my purpose to re- mind the man of the understanding obtained when he was elected. That was the under- standing. Mr Wynne Edwards Nothing ofj the kind. Mr Gee That is my statement, but you can controvert it if you like to the best of my knowledge and belief that was the arrangement that was obtained at the time. and all that we have done is simply to carry out that arrangement on which Mr John Thomas Hughes was elected, as Mr Robert Owen was elected on the under- standing that he was to retire at the end of six years. That was the arrangement, I think, obtained at the time, and as re- gards Mr E T Jones a great many of us were pledged in our canvas-not by any party-I was pledged to no party. I was pledged by the ratepayers, who, in the course of my canvas-in no building what- ever-asked me what I was going to do as regards the aldermen, and at that time I was for some reason or other a little bit annoyed with Mr E T Jones]! I knew Mr John Thomas Hughes was going to retire, and consequently would not want to be re- elected, and I did not hesitate to pledge myself against him but as regards Mr E T Jones, also, I said ''perhaps it would be well if we made a change." But when it came te the Council here, not one of us, I think, made a complaint or tried to remove Mr E T Jones from the chair. Mr Wynne Edwards What about the resolution of the Liberal Club ? Mr Gee The resolution of the Liberal Club! I did not know that Mr Wynne Edwards was a member of the Liberal Club. I did not know he took such a vast interest in our Liberal welfare, but I say this As far as we are concerned we did frote for the appointment of Mr Robert Owen, instead of Mr John Thomas Hughes, but I think that if you study the rotes given by the Liberals in this Council you will find that the rest were frittered away, and we did not vote antagonistically to Mr E T Jones. In fact one of us voted for him, and it was by that vote that MrE T Jones got re-elected. I think myself that the charge that Mr Wynne Edwards has brought against a party in this Council that is as respectable and as honest and as straightforward and fairdealing in every way as the party that he represents—I am sure that such is the case-is disgraceful, and I think it is not fair that they should be dubbed in the way they have been by Mr Wynne Edwards. I dare say that if we had a little more education in Billings- gate that we could also indulge in this sort of language, but I hope that nobody else, in the Council at any rate, will show he is even capable of such language as Mr Wynne Edwards has seen fit to treat us with this afternoon (oh, oh and laughter). Mr Boaz Jones I should like to know the law upon this point. Are the Aldermen to be elected for life, that we are accused of chucking them out ? Is it not that they retire ? The Mayor The term of office is to be for six years, unless they are re-elected they are eligable for re-election. Mr Boaz Jones They are eligable to be re-elected—like any other members of the Council—on the same ground as any member of this Council. The Mayor The Council re-elect them if they want to have them. Mr Boaz Jones: Exactly on the same ground as any other member. Have we done anything wrong, their time expired, as we say, and, of course, they go out of office. When I hear these words of Mr Wynne Edwards I say they are not correct —they are false and because there is one who was not re-elected we are condemned with the dirtiest language that man could use, without being taken up and fined for it (loud laughter). However. I know Mr Wynne Edwards has been going on with other members. He has been the pioneer of this, and he has been going on to intimidate members of this Council and screw them down until they are nearly out of breadth (laughter). He even had the cheek—I have got a cheek (loud laughter and hear, hear), but Mr Wynne Edwards had the cheek to go late at night, as late as from ten to half-past ten o'clock at night, to Mr Robert Owen to try and intimidate him to withdraw. Who besides MrWynne Edwards would do such dirty work as that ? I am sure Mr Wynne Edwards I rise to a point of order. I am sorry to interrupt Mr Boaz Jones. He is asserting that I went to Mr Robert Owen to intimidate him —— Mr Boaz Jones was iusisiing upon going on to speak when The Mayor said When a gentleman rises to a point of order he is entitled to be heard (hear, hear). Mr Wynne Edwards I rise to ask you to forgive me stating that Mr Boaz Jones's statement that I went to Mr Robert Owen's house late at night to try and intimidate him is a deliberate lie (sensation). Mr Howel Gee That is not a point of order at all (laughter). Mr Wynne Edwards (addressing Mr 0 Boaz Jones): You can tell any lie you like (hear, bear). The Mayor Order, order. Mr Boaz Jones It is not my lie. Mr Wynne Edwards Yes it is, it is your lie. The Mayor Order, order. Mr Boaz Jones No and what a row there is over this matter, Mr Mayor. In Wrexham two gentlemen—I call them two gentlemen, Conservatives they are by-the- bye—retired on principle. They said that they would not be allowed to be re-elected as aldermen and they preferred to go to the ratepayers and ask them to return them to the Council. Is not that a fact ? What have we done wrong here ? I say we have i donc nothing wrong. We worked upon I straight lines (cries of "no"), and I believe-I do not say it is the truth—that it is the same party that has been troubling Mr Alderman T J Williams. And Mr Wynne Edwards-What a nice friend he is to Mr T J Williams What did you say about him at the County Council election when you (Mr Wynne Edwards) and he were candidates-what did you say that he was begging of all the travellers coming there for the poors' soup. Mr Wynne Edwards That is another lie (" chair "). If you say I said that about Mr Williams, I tell you you are telling a deliberate lie (sensation). I did not say anything of the kind. Mr D H Davies: There is a complaint outside this Council that the Council is deteriorating. I am sorry to find this is so, and that the deterioration comes from Mr Wynne Edwards.—The speaker paused a few moments, saying I should like him to have a little time to think about it. If I voted according to my principles why should I be insulted (hear, hear) ? I def any man in Denbigh to contradict me when I say that my vote on Wednesday last was purely and faithfully given according to my conviction (hear, hear). I thoroughly believe in a change in the aldermanic members. Let them run their time, for six years. I believe so because I thoroughly understand that the ratepayers wish us to voice them as to the re-election of the aldermen at the end of every six years. Mr Wynne Edwards: Nothing of the kind. Mr Roger Pryce That is the fact. Mr D H Davies: I am sure it is a fact that they ask that privilege. Let the senior members have the privilege and the honour of being elected to the aldermanic chair, and when the six years are up let the ratepayers say whether they have to continue or not. I am not going to lower myself to try and follow Mr Wynne Edwards. It would be easy for me to do so, and show the vagueness of his ground and the spirit of his speech. I now, in view of the wording of Mr T J William's letter,, the insulting language of some part of Lis letter, which I censider an insult to members of this Council, beg to move as an amendment, that we accept his resigna- tion. Mr Roger Pryce: I beg to second it. The Town Clerk: You need not do that. You only need to vote against the motion. Mr R Henry Roberts (Foxhall) I think that Mr T J Williams has used very unfair language towards this Council. He might have waited until the three years were up, without writing such a letter. I had a little hope that the proceedings of last Wednesday would pass quietly, and they would have done perhaps but for this letter, and Mr Wynne Edwards ought to thank Mr T J Williams for making a loophole to allow him to make the remarks he has made, and more than that, if we are not to accept Mr T J Williams's resignation, we are to be coerced into voting, as the elder members of this Council tell us to. We are elected here by the ratepayers to vote according to their wishes and to our judg- ment, and l voted as the ratepayers asked me to do, that is for a change of aldermen. If I had voted entirely as the ratepayers had told me I should have voted for a change in both aldermen, but I allowed sentiment to govern my action in respect to Mr E T Jones, otherwise I ought to have voted as the majority of the ratepayers asked me to do, for a change in the both aldermen, and for that reason I ieel very much inclined to vote for the acceptance of Mr T J Williams's resignation. Mr Gee My reason for voting for the amendment is that I have done everything I could to try to persuade Mr T J Williams not to send in that letter, and I know that if you do ask him to reconsider it he will not do so. He says he is determined that nothing will stop him. The Mayor then asked if any other mem- ber wished to make a remark, and as the Council were silent he proceeded to put the resolution and amendment. The voting was as follows For asking Mr T J Williams to recon- sider his letter, voted, the Mayor (Councillor E A Tumour), Alderman R Humphreys Roberts, Councillors W Mellard, T A Wynne Edward's and W D W Griffith.- (5). For accepting the resignation, Coun- cillors Roger Pryce, J Howel Gee, Boaz Jones, A Lloyd Jones, D H Davies, R Henry Roberts (Henllan), and J Simon Roberts.—(7). The Mayor then declared the amendment carried. A question being asked about the fine, The Town Clerk said I am afraid this Council has no power either to remit or re- duce the fine as the law now stands. Mr Boaz Jones Well, it is his own dcing 1 The Town Clerk (to the Mayor) Will you declare the seat vacant, and fix a special meeting to elect an Alderman ? The Mayor: I declare the seat is rendered vacant by this resignation, and I will be glad to hear the opinions of the members as to when the meeting for the election of an alderman should be held. .1, After a brief discussion, the Council de- cided that the special meeting should be held on Tuesday evening next at six o'clock. [THE OTHER BUSINESS AT THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE FOUND FULLY REPORTED ON PAGE 7.]
NEW SHERIFFS. -
NEW SHERIFFS. The ceremony of nominating sheriffs took place on Saturday. The following are amongst the nominations :— Denbighshire. -1, Robert William Wynne, of Garthewia, Abergele; 2, James Sparrow, of Gwersyllt, Wrexham 3, John Higson, of Plas Madoc, Llanrwst. Flintshire.—1, Sir Edward Percy Bates, of Glyn Hall, Llanasa; 2, Charles Benjamin M'Laren, of Golden Grove; 3, Henry Hurlbutt, of Dee Cottage, Queen's Ferry. Merionethhire. -1, Richard Edward Lloyd Richards, of Caerynwch, Dolgelley; 2, Robert Charles Anwyl, of Llngwy, Machynlleth; 3, Robert Prj s Owen, of Aelybryne, Duffryn. Carnarvonshire.—1, Owen Jones Lloyd Evans, of Broom Hall, Pwllheli; 2, John Robinson, of Talysain Hall; 3, Thomas Lewis, of Gartherwen, Bangor. Anglesey.—1, the Hon Claud Hamilton Vivian, of Plas Gwyn 2, Richard Bennett, of 6, Victoria Terrace. Beaumaris; 3, William Jones, of Llydiarth Fuwr, ljlanerchyniedd. -Aloiitgoinery6hire.-I, Oliver Oriiirod Open- shaw, of Brougam 2, Captain Peter Audley David Arthur Lovell, of Llanerchvdol; 3, Arthur Watkin Williams Wynn, of Coedymaeu