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Furniture carefully removed. Var-q of all !!iZe3 kept. By Hour or V P-tJLETT, Light and Heavy Hauling done FURMITORE REMOVED BY ROAD OR RAIL at Moderate Prices. \'BEBSB 1, Treharne Road. Brakes, Traps, Waggonettes, Close Carriages for Weddings, &c., &c., on hire. Note the Addres8- David Paulett, Coal Merchant, Office-I, Station Yard. 1, Treharne Road, Cadoxton-Barry. ESTIMATES FREE. < D. IESTYN JONES, GROCER, FLOUR, CORN, AND POTATO MERCHANT The Emporium, High St., Barry. I ELSH B OOKS, PAPERS, & MUSIC AT ROBERTS BROS., 15, Working Street, Cardiff, Stati ;ors and Bookbinders, Staff Notation and Solfa Printers. "Wtl -L Books at Special Terms. Send for catalogue. WELolI & ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CARDS. Special Lines in Children's Books, Games, &c., &e.. Patronise the Man who stick.: to his own Trade. E. A. DAVIES, (LATE J. R. CHAMINGS), THOMPSON STREET POSTING STABLES, BARRY DOCK. 4 Large Brakes for Picnics and Parties. Ponies, Traps, Brakes, and Wagonettes on Hire Neatest and best turn out in the District. Brakes Running Daily to Barry Island. Oldest and Largest Postirtg Establishment in the Distriot PRIVATE ADDRESS—85, GRAVING DOCK ST. WILLIAMS BROS., PRACTICAL TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, 51, MAIN STREET, CADOXTON-BARRY. Superior quality Goods. Excellent Fit guaranteed. Your patronage respectfully solicited. SAMUEL BALL, FISH, POULTRY, & GAME DEALER. FRESH SUPPLIES DAILY. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Note the Address- 124A, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK. pARIS E XHIBITION, 1900. Conducted Tours. Four Days in Paris, jE3 13s 6d. PAYABLE, Is WEEKLY. DAVIES'S, 45, Charles Street, Cardiff. THE LONDON EQUITABLE EXCHANGE. Stock and Share Brokers and Dealers and In- vestment Advisers, 18, ELPONSIREET, LONDON, E.C. Write for Pamphlet (free), containing full particulars of our Investment, "Cover," Deposit, 3-Montly and Special Operations. The only safe way of making profits on the London Stock Exchange." No FURTHER LIA- BILITY beyond Cover" remitted. Invest- ment s made at charge of l-16th per cent., and ill ''COVER TRANSACTIONS opened at "MIDDLE PRICE." Money advanced to any amount on approved Stock and Shares, at 1 per cent. above Bank rate. Correspondence invited. Telegrams, "Elopement, London." JCdvertisement lJcale. t. MALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. One Three Six Ins. Ins. Ins. -is or uuc 20 Words 0r under ..0 6 1 0 2 0 Over 20 and under. 30 0 9 1 3 2 3 Over 30 and under 40 l 3 2 0 2 9 Each additional 10 words 0 4 0 8 10 LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ADVER- TISEMENTS. Parliamentary Addresses 6s. per inch per insertion Prosp causes of Public Com- panies, and Local Authori- ties Notices 4s. per inch. per insertion Local Election Addresses 4s. per inch. per insertion Auctioneers' Announcements 3s. do. GF^TiiRAL TRADE ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 tc 3 insertions Is. Od. per inch. 4 to 0s. lOd. 9 to 3 insertions Os. 9d. J 26 insertions Os. 7d. „ 62 insertions Os. ad. „ I tA 9 j jjj- Now, as Ever, you can buy your Groceries, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Spiceg, and all the rest, of ahe finest quality, at the CENTRAL STORES, and you'll never find them overcharge you. Of course we deal in plenty of Grocery Goods other than those we have mentioned, but you will find that in reepect of quality and price they are all on a par. Give us one trial for anything in our line that you require, and we feel quite sure that it won't be your last visit to our establishment. E. JONES. THE CENTRAL STORES, JJOLTON R OAD, BARRY DOCK. Wholesale & Retail Crooer and Provision Merchant, and Italian Warehouseman, Noted Hocse for High-class Teas & Provisions. All goods sold at Store Prices for Cash. PHOTOGRAPHY. J. BELL Has OPENED his NEW STUDIO, built on an improved plan, end fitted with the Best Apparatus and Lenses, for High Class Work at Moderate Charges. 61, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK. C See our Window,and ask for Price List. FOR BEST QUALITY R 0 C E RYAND PROVISIONS, GO TO J. HUGHES & CO., 219, HOLTON ROAD BARRY DOCK FRESH BREAD DELIVERED DAILY. CCf* Send Post-Card for Cart to call. rpHE CAMBRIAN WINDOW AND GENERAL CLEANING COMPANY. WINDOWS CLEANED AT LOWEST TERMS Patent Appliances and Telescope Ladders. OFFICF 14, REGENT STREET, BARRY DOCK. SAM. GRIFFITHS, HOUSE & ESTATE AGENT, BARRY, HAS THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES TO J^ET.— I BARRY: Houses in Salisbury-road, papered out and in good order, 6s. Houses in Cambridge-street, six rooms, hot and cold bath, charming situation, papered to suit tenant, 9s. BARRY DOCK 'n George-street, papered none but respectable tenants need apply 8s and 8s 6d. Capital HOUSPS in DOCK yiew-road, suitable to coal trimmers, &c. 10a. Commodious Business Premises, 19, Holton. road low rental to good tenant. "As you make your beds M must you lie." I STRONG SPRING BEDSTEAD, 3 tt. x6ft. 6tiL 1 B. MAGGS & CO., Promenade, Clifton, BRISTOL. Send for Illustrated OaUIO(M> j DRAPERY—W ANTED, a respectable YOUTH as APPRENTICE to the above.—Apply to JOHN T. FROST, 62, 64, Holton Road, Barry Dock. T° Splendid Six-roomed HOUSE, situate L m Barry-road, and known as' 'Ludlow Villa." Cadoxton' H' LeWIS' Grocer> 41> Barry.road, P? A T> MILITARY BAND (of from 20 to 30 Instrumentalists) IS OPEN TO ENGAGEMENTS. — Address BAND SECRETARY, R.A.O.B. Institute, Thompson- street, Barry Dock. \VA £ TED> resPpctable YOUTH as APPREN- TTT J™xSCER>FOR DRAPERY also One for OUT- ^IRIING.—BOGKLAND'S, 90, 92 and 94, Holton Road, Barry Dock. IF you want the WINNER of the LINCOLN- SHIRE HANDICAP &. GRAND NATIONAL, send at once to J. WOODS, 22, High-street, Cardiff, enclosing Is in stamps. TO LET, "Wycombe," 3, Porthkerry Road, i- containing Two Reception-rooms, Kitchen, Scullery, and usual offices, 5 Bedrooms and Bath- room f27 10. per annum.—Apply A. T. WHITE, 69, Porthkerry Road, Barry. PRIZE-BRED ST. 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I have cried myself to sleep at nights with the annoyance, but now I use HAGON'S CLBANSER once a week-af ter their bath, and dip the brush in it when I dress their hair daily. There has been no more trouble, and their hair is glossy and strong." My little girl has very fair hair, and was much troubled with nits, &c., but since using HAGON'S CLEANSER I have never seen any sign of live stock, and her hair is lovely. GOLDEN HAIR. I have used HAGON'S CLKANSKR con- stantly for my girls, and they now have beautiful golden hair in such great abun- dance that strangers stop in the street to *-mre them." SCRAGGY HAIR. I have three children-two girls and a boy. The boy has strong, healthy hair always, but the two girls' hair used to come out coombsfull at a time, and what they kept was scraggy and weak. I have used HAGON'S CLEANSER for six months now, and their hair is much longer, stronger, and brighter. I could hardly have hoped for such success." MOTHERS. ha.ve written the above in their letters to me. One says she would rather pay a sovereign a bottle than be compelled to do without HAGON'S CLEANSKR now. The cost is Sixpence per bottle, by post tor 9d, or two bottles by post for Is 4d from the maker. Address MR HAGON, CHEMIST, CARDIFF— but most Chemists sell HAGON'S CLEANSER." Ask your Chemist for it; it only costs 6d, then-be sure you get HAGON'S. Shams are hateful—have the real thing, or noue at all. Imitations are never satis- factory. Remember the Name HAGON'S. Nothing else can do the work. a::T FREE HOUSE. ROSE AND CROWN HOTEL, NORTH STREET, CARDIFF (HEAD QUARTERS BOROUGH CYCLING CLUB). F. MAGGS, PROPRIETOR. Choice Wines and Spirits, Stout, Burton and Bitter Ales, Cigars, &c. GOOD STABLE ACCOMMODATION. BEDS. -:r MARRIAGE (IO100 on Marriage/^) jj Write for pamphlet C. iViuiN l UUMERIE, Secy, wanted* ^jaDe« Cheapside, London, E.C. Agents
Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election 1899. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SOUTH WARD. F ELLOW-ELECTORS,- At the request of the Liberal and Radical Association and a large number of Rate- payers, I beg to become a candidate at the forth- coming Election. I am a Resident in the Ward, and have resided in the Town for many years. I have watched its growth and development, and believe that these demand still closer attention. The ever-growing importance of the Town is such that there should be a substantial increase in the number of Repre- sentatives. Recent events have proved that there has not been sufficient supervision over Syndicates laying out Streets in the past. The time has arrived when speculative interests should not be allowed to deform the Town, nor retard its means of communication. The Gladstone Road scheme is an example of this. I am in favour of Gladstone Road but there is no reason nor necessity that the Rate- payers should pay for making the Road nor for the Private Improvements. The Agreement entered into with Mr John Weaver is such that I strongly disapprove. No Agreement should be entered into unless the same has been submitted to an OPEN Council Meeting. There will be many important questions before the Council in the near future, and it will require time and careful attention to guide the public affairs of our Town. Should you deem worthy of your confidence, it will be my pleasure to serve you to the best of my ability. Hoping to receive your Vote and Interest at the forthcoming Election, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JOHN A. MANATON. 7, Deck View Road.
Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election, 1899. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SOUTH WARD. L ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— The term for which you elected me has expired. I beg to offer myself for Re-election. For nine years (seven as Chairman of Public Works) I have had the honour of serving the Ward and the Town. My career is well known to my constituents as well as throughout the district, and my record is before you—a record of which I am by no means ashamed, but justly proud. I appeal with every confidence for your support, and should you do me the honour of Electing me I will do my utmost in the future as in the past to serve the Town and the South Ward in particular. Yours faithfully, W. THOMAS. 71, Holton Road, March 15th, 1899.
Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election TO THR ELECTORS OF WEST WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Owing to the retirement of Captain F. Murrell, a vacancy occurs in the representation for the West Ward. Having been selected by the Liberal and Radical Association to contest the seat, I place myself at your disposal. For nine years I was a member of the Glamorgan County Council, and during that time served on several Committees. While serving on the Technical Instruction Committee I was instrumental in procuring 92,200 for the Intermediate School at Barry. The Governors of the School showed their appreciation of my services in this respect by passing a Resolu- tion thanking me for same. I am in favour ef Municipalisation of Tramways. As to the Allotments Act, I hope soon to see this amended so that land can be procured under more favourable terms, viz., longer tenure and at a cheaper rate. I strongly support the Taxation of Land Values and Grounds Rents, which, in my opinion, is a just and equitable means of relieving the local burden which weigh so_heavily upon us. As to the Artizans' Dwelling Act, if it could be made applicable to the needs of our District, I would urge the enforcing of the same. I also believe in every man having a Living Wage, and being paid at least the Trade Union rate of wages for the district. I have resided in Barry for over three years, and spent the whole of my life in the County of Glamorgan. If elected, I shall at all times do my utmost to serve the interests of the Town and Ratepayers in general. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, RICHARD MORGAN.
Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BAST WARD. pADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— The period for which you elected me to represent you on the District Council, three years ago, is about to expire. At the request of my fellow-ratepayers, and as I am a heavy ratepayer myself, I again beg to offer you my services, trusting that the way in which I have discharged my duties in the past has merited your approval and confidence. In this hope I respectfully solicit the renewal of your confidence, and, if elected, I will endeavour at all times to serve you faithfully and to the best of my ability. I am, Your obedient servant, J. L. DA VIES.
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Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election, 1899- TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST WARD. pADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— At the unanimous request of the Barry Liberal and Radical Association, and at the pressing invitation of a large and influential body of Elec- tors, I have consented to offer myself as a Candi- date at the forthcoming Election. Having been a resident in the district for 13 years, I am well acquainted with its many needs and requirements, and will at all times support such measures brought forward for its improvement and development should you do me the honour to Elect me as your Representative. I am, yours faithfully, W. L. HUGHES. 85, MAIN STREET, CADOXTON.
Barry Urban District Council…
Barry Urban District Council Election To THE ELECTORS OF THE WEST WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Having been requested to become a candi- date for yie approaching vacancy on the District Council, caused by the retirement of Captain F. Murrell, I beg to solicit your vote and interest, and to place some of my views before you. I shall contest the election as a Progressive can- didate. As a matter of principle I have declined to be associated with any political paity, believing that the introduction of politics into local affairs is un- desirable, and prejudicial to the public interest,— tending to warp judgment, and fetter conscientious action. If you should think well to return me, it will be one of my chief aims to induce the District Council to soften our water supply, an undertaking which would mean an immense saving in soap and labour to the ratepayers of Barry. I hope to correct the laxity of the District Coun- cil in not carrying out with promptitude those private improvements which are urgently required. The back lanes running behind many of the streets in this Ward have been disgracefully ne. glected, and are in a most insanitary condition. For the sake of our health, it is necessary that back lanes should becleansed as carefully as high roads. The present appliances for flushing sewers are inadequate. If elected, I shall endeavour to per- suade the Council to increase the number of self- acting water-tanks, contrivances which auto- matically and periodically flush the sewers. And finally, I am in favour of the District Coun- cil obtaining jreehold allotments for the ratepayers, and I shall be glad to support any reasonable plan for making this suggestion an accomplished fact. The above are social questions deeply affecting the well-being, comfort and health of every resident in the Ward. They have been neglected in the past, and I shall consider it a privilege if, with your permission, I may devote my energies to them and many others in the future. I have the honour to be, Yours, &c., PERCY SMITH.
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HANDBILLS > CAREFULLY DISTRIBUTED THROUGH- OUT TOWN AND DISTRICT BY HENRY THOMAS (The Blind Boy), 9, CROSS STREET, BARRY DOCK. FRENCH. MADAME GOFFIN, Brevet Superieur Univer- sity of France, and for six years Assistant Teacher at Manchester High School for Girls, devotes her long experience in PRIVATE TUITION. French Conversation, Grammar, Composition, and Literature rapidly taught. Students prepared for all public examinations. Madame Goffin visits Barry twice weekly, and is prepared to receive New Pupils. Private Lessons given, if desired. Superior Apartments and Rooms for Pupils are {>rovided at Madame Goffin's Large and Com- ortable Residence, 17, THE PARADE, CARDIFF, where Particulars as to Terms, &c., can be ob- tained. NATIONAL TELEPHONE, 71. John Jones & Sons HIGH-CLASS FiiRMSiHivfi UNDERTAKERS, 153, HOLTON ROAD (OPPOSITE WINDSOR HOTEL), BARRY DOCK. Workshop and Mews: TOP OF EVAN STREET, AND WINDSOR MEWS, CASTLELAND STREET EVERY REQUISITE FOR FUNERALS OF ALL CLASSES. Funeral Carriages of Every Description on Hire. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. Nice Assortment of Wreaths and Memorial Card always in Stock. TERMS—CASH. BARRY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. THE above Council invite TENDERS for the CONSTRUCTION of the Proposed GLAD. STONE ROAD at Barry Dock, about 1,500 yards in length and 60 feet wide, including Kerbing and Channelling and Drains. Drawings and Specifications may be seen and Quantities obtained on payment of a Deposit of Oue Guinea (which will be returned on receipt of a bona fide tender) on and after MONDAY, 27th March inst., at my Office, No. Iflo, Holton Road, Barry Docks, at which place tenders must be delivered before 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 5th APRIL, 1899. Neither the lowest nor any tender necessarily accepted. Dated this 24th day of Maroh, 1899. By Order, J. C. PARDOE, A.M.I.C.E., Surveyor to the Barry Urban District Council. I
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CANDIDATES FOR THE TOWN'S DIRECTORATE. ON Monday next (the 27th inst.) the electors of the South, East, and West Wards will have the privilege of saying who, of the candidates appealing for their suffrages, shall or shall not represent them on the Urban District Council; and the advantage taken of the prerogative, besides showing that it is valued, will, it is to be hoped, bear testimony to the interest the householder feels in the welfare of the town. Better for the wrong men to be elected on a heavy poll than that the right men should slide in through the indifference of the rate- payers. Error3 of judgment may be corrected callousness to the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship is a deadly disease. The Liberal and Radical Association in the three wards; the Friendly Societies in the West, the Social Democratic Federation in the South and West, and independent candidates in the South, East, and West Wards solicit the votes of the electorate. At a time when every legiti- mate interest-be it Labour, Temperance, Social, or Political- finds its best expression through an organisation, it is difficult to under- stand the claims of the independent candidates. Independent and disjointed action, when weighed in the balance with organised effort, is found to be sadly wanting, and the only con certed efforts free and independent represen- tatives make are based, of necessity, on prin- ciples suggestive of cliqueism. Cliqueism is healthy for neither Council nor town. We have nothing to say personally of Mr W. Thomas, Mr J. L. Davies, and Dr. Percy Smith, the independent candidates but they are put for- ward by no recognised association; they cannot have the advantage which accrues through a representative being in close and constant touch with his constituents, and as they can, and doubtless will, hold themselves aloof if elected, for three years, the voters will act wisely by putting their confidence in those candidates who recognise the value of organisation and the benefits which arise from the discussion of current topics in the recognised local volunteer bodies. Mr Richard Hughes contests the West Ward in the name of Trades Unionism and the Social Democratic Federation. The acknowledged channel through which Tradas Unionism declares itself in the Barry District electorally is the Trades and Labour Council. The Trades and Labour Council discussed some time ago the four wards, and decided to contest the North Ward only; so the declaration of Mr Richard Hughes that he is a candidate in the interest of Trades Unionism requires a little explanation. His fighting under the Trades Union banner without the consent of the Trades affiliated with the Labour Council, is inexcusable; and is, more- over, a violation of Trades Union principles, seeing that the Trades Council, of which he is member, have decided to take no part in the contest. But Mr Richard Hughes is covered by a dual flllg, and, in conjunction with Mr Peter Wright, seeks the vote of the ratepayer in the name of the Social Democratic Federation. We are afraid that the Social Democrats, in their desire to ameliorate the conditions of the worker, to resist the wrongs and redress the grievances existing, forget altogether the un- fortunate ratepayer, whose burdens, in all conscience, are hard enough to bear. Thay forget too, apparently, that the householder indirectly, if not directly, pays the rates, and that an increase in the rent is a natural corollary of an increase in the rates. There is a fund of sound philosophy in the maternal apothegm which advocates teaching a child to creep before it is taught to walk, and which our Socialist friends would do well to profit by. As a town, Barry must creep before it walks, and it must not attempt the walking feat too soon or, like the child having a foolish nurse, it must bear the penalty in deformed limbs. There is little in the principles of Social Democracy that the right-thinking man can find fault with; but there is much in the methods of its apostles that calls for criticism. Suffice it for the present that the pounds, shillings, and pence aspect of the Socialists' programme seldom seems to trouble the Socialist; and as this feature of reform is ever present to a consider- able section of the community, it follows that the Social Democratic candidates can hardly anticipate receiving their support. Mr A. T. White in the West Ward precipi- tated himself into the arena as an independent candidate; but having been adopted by the Friendly Societies' Council, he now occupies a position of importance. We can understand the Friendly Societies' Council interesting itself in matters which come within the province of the Guardians of the Poor-and there is, perchance, something to be gained by having a direct representative on the Urban District Council; but the Friendly Societies, being constituted by disciples of every creed and cult —religious, political, and Labour-and depend- ing for its success upon the unity binding the mercurial components in a common humane purpose, we question its jvisdom in engaging in a contentious Council election. Its interests could have been voiced and its purposes achieved without jeopardising its undeniable usefulness by running a candidate who must, and will, be opposed by many of the Friendly Societies' warmest supporters. Remaining for the consideration of the elector there is in the South Ward Mr J. A. Manaton, in the East Mr W. L. Hughes, and in the West the Rev Richard Morgan. The personal is an important factor, which counts for a good deal in every contest, and there is much to be said of the personal fitness of the candidates whose cause we advocate but it is of their claims through being the chosen exponents of the policy of an organisation, which is entitled to the support of every progressive economist, that we prefer to treat. The Barry Liberal and Radical Association elects its candidates on democratic lines it aims municipally, as well as politically, at the greatest good for the greatest number; it seeks to secure honest, intelligent, progressive, economical, public bodies; it is the foe of cliqueism, which has been a marked feature of Barry public life in the past, and endeavours to promote a high public spirit, open Council meetings, at which every ratepayer has an inalienable right to be present, the transaction of the public business of the town in a public way, and the re- constitution of the financial methods of the Council on sound business principles. It strives to forward the interests of the town and the ratepayers by selecting those best fitted to discharge the duties of representatives, and who are pledged to aspire to the highest adminis- trative efficiency at the least possible cost. It promotes progressive innovations commensurate with the pockets of the people; it seeks the inter- est of the worker by advocating Trades Union hours and rates; it discusses at its meetings every question of interest to the citizen, gives to its representatives the benefit of its collective thought, and calls periodically on them for an account of their stewardship. And to the elpctors of Barry who desire a clean, a healthy, a prosperous, a contented, a progressive, and an economical town, we appeal-to Nonconformist and Churchman, Liberal and Conservative (however much the latter may differ from us in Imperial politics), employer or employee, property-owner and householder we appeal- for the election of Mr Manaton in the South, Mr W. L. Hughes in the East, and the Rev Richard Morgan in the West Wards. It is from the last-named candidates that FULL VALUE, for the confidence expressed in a vote, is most likely to be received.
f THE PEACE CRUSADER
f THE PEACE CRUSADER THE NATIONAL CONVENTION t AN HISTORIC GATHERING. M By W. T. STEAD. 5 Snow was falling outside. London looked itI worst. The bad luck in the matter of weather which has pursued the Cruaade in the metropolis from the first clung to it to the last. The cold and the snow, however, were left without St. Martin's Town Hall, and in that building all was glowing warmth and enthusiasm. The Convention was a fitting close to the series of meetings in connection with the Crusade of Peace which have been held in the fine building at Charing Cross. There, early in the London campaign, one of the more crowded and enthusiastic of the metropolitan meetings W88 beld. There, at a later date, assembled that great gathering of Labour delegates which sent to their co-workers throughout Europe the striking appeal to lend their energies to the international move- ment promoted by the Autocrat of All the Russian. Last of all comes the National Convention, a meeting historic in its importance-an importance infinitely greater than that suggested by its numbets. Never in the history of this country has there been such an assembly as that which gathered in St. Martin's Town Hall on March 21st.. From time almost immemorial the people of England have been accustomed to assemble in their town's meeting, with the Mayor in the chair and the officers of the Corporation present. That is the oldest form of expressing public opinion which exists. No nearer approach to a plibiscUe is possible in Great Britain. Yet never since there first were municipalities have so many great meetings been held to promote one object as have been called in connection with the approval of the Czar's Rescript. In every case opposition has been invited, and in no single instance has any attempt to carry an amendment to the resolution supporting the action of the Czar met with any- thing but ignominious failure. From first to last the meetings have been unanimous, sympathetic, and enthusiastic. Each gathering has appointed its delegates to the .National Convention, which repre- sents the quintessence of the opinion of the rountry. Comparative y small in their numbers, the delegates spoke with the voice of a people. 11 was good to gaze from the platform upon the six hundred delegates. Strom, earnest faces were everywhere. The men and the women who looked towards the speakers were the cream of the whole country. In their own districts they are the leaders of municipal, religious, social, and political life. Busy men with many duties, they had left all to hurry to the metropolis at their own expense, in order to give expression to the national conscience on the subject of the Czar's Rescript. The vast majority were men and women past the meridian of ife. who have won thrir hard way to the posi- tion of leaders. Yet heartiness was undimmed, and they hui.hed, cheered. and applauded with the utmost enthusiasm. The attention given to every spenter was intensely close. The gathering was, in fact, heart and soul with the wishes of the CZ." fnv 11l'>lCL It the meeting was striking, the platform was none the less so. In the chair was the Earl of Aberdeen, taking his first active part in public affairs since his return from Canada, and in putting himself in the front on such an occasion well upholding the traditions of his family and of his own public career. On his left were Lady Frederick Cavendish, Sir Henry Bemrose, M. P., Captain Pirie, M.P., Archdeacon Sinclair, Mr. Robert Cameron, M. P., and Sir Lewis Morris. To the right were Sir Wilfrid Lawson, the veteran temperance advocate and upholder of peace, Mr. Herbert Whiteley, who came as a delegate from the great Lancashire constituency which he represents in Parliament, Mr. W. R. Cremer, who for so many years fought the battle of International Arbitration almost single-handed in Parliament, and Mr. Fred Maddison, who stands tor Labour. In almost every case these leaders of thought had a character outside their own public positions as leaders of men. They came as the delegates of vast communities. At first the Convention required rousing. The Earl of Aberdeen was earnest, cultured, telling, but he spoke briefly, merely introducing the subject of the Convention. The earliest note of warmth and passion came from the Mayor of Wolverhampton, appointed delegate at the Enest town's meeting held in the town which he represents in the memory of living men. He moved the first resolu- tion in these terms: Tll;t tie memorials to the Emperor of Russia and the British Government, which have been so ex'ensively signed in connection with the National Movement of the Crusade of Peace, in support of the objects of his Alajesty's Rescript, be hereby approved by this Convention." A seconder for this was found in Sir Henry Bemrose, who defeated Sir William Ilarcourt at Derby at the General Election. One was bound to remember, listening to his strong, heartfelt support of the motion, that, from the beginning of the Crusude to the end, all efforts to extract one word of sympathy or even approval from Sir William Ilarcourt have proved unavailing. From Lady Frederick Cavendish came the first thrill which went through the meeting. Standing by the side of Lord Aberdeen, this lady, pathetic in her widow's weeds, spoke with a simple earnest- ness, directness, and humour which brought an immediate response from the meeting. When the resolution was put to the meeting, the hand of every delegate went up in its support, and a burst of applause confirmed the demonstration. The second work of the Convention was even more important. The meeting was asked to pass a resolution in the following words: "That the following persons be nominated Lr the presenta- tion of the memorials to her Majesty's Government and the Emperor of Russia The Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen, the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of London, the Right Rev. the J ord Bishop of Rochester, the Right Hon. Earl Grey, Sir Joseph Pease, Bart., M.P., Sir James Ivitsnn, M.P., the Right Hon. John Morley, M.P., the Right Hon. Leonard H. Courtney, M. P., the Right Hon. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., the Right Hon. Lord Farrar, the Right Hon. Shaw-Lefevre, S. Woods, Esq., M.P., the Right Hon. James Bryce, M.P., Thomas Burt, Esq. M. P.. the Rev. Dr. Clifford, J. A. Bright, Esq., W. T. Stea.d, Esq., Councillor Martineau (Birmingham), W. Randal Cremer, Esq., John Battersbv, Esq. (Glasgow), J. G. Holyoake, Esq., Lady Frederick Cavendish, and that the General Committee be entrusted with the necessary arrangements and the mode of presen- tation." Briefly and earnestly moved by the Arch- deacon of Loudon, the resolution was seconded by Mr Herbert Whiteley, M.P. I spoke in support of I he motion. This second resolution having been carried, a third, which was not on the programme, was intro- duced by Canon Rawnsley and passed. It pledged the Conference to the opinion that the work which has been so gloriously begun should not cease. What we hope is that from the nucleus of the brief Crusade will spring a great central organisation working for Peace and human brotherhood, forming a centre round which the frequently warring Peace societies can gather in unity of purpose. Last of the vote of thanks to the chairman. With this broke up a meeting such as has never previously been held in this country. I am writing this column in the brief interval between the Convention and the great meeting in the Queen's Hal}, Mr. John Morley, who was to be the principal speaker at this, is ill, hut hi3 place will be taken by Mr. Leonard Conrtney, than whom no better substitute could be found. A word about the Crusade in Scotland must suffice. I have hurried back to the metropolis from the far North with the echoes of the great meetings still ringing in my ears, Scotchsmen are not nsually demonstrative, but they have given their opinion of the Czar's Rescript with no uncertain sound. At Aberdeen the meeting was kept going until eleven o'clock at night, and the audience scarcely dwindled. The whole nation it «odiu«M0tic to aD wrest oi trauumita,