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The Question of French Neutrality.
The Question of French Neutrality. When the Frauco-Kussian alliance was completed there was a possibility that it might be of very great advantage te both parties, The prospects of a sustained peace were not so marked as to remove all solici- tude, and it seemed probable that, in the event of an European war, the two nations would be fighting on the same sido. The Powers comprised in the Triple Alliance were understood to have arranged a com- mon plan of campaign, and it was obvious that any force which might be less carefully organized would be at a great disadvantage in contending against them. Happily, such a contest as was then contemplated has been averted, and we may hope that the danger of an European conflagration, al- though by no means altogether removed, is not at present so insistent as to afford any very extreme ground for alarm. Fur- ther, the position of both parties to the Dual Alliance has undergone a very con- siderable change. Russia, hitherto sup- posed to be almost invincible, has been defeated and humiliated by an Oriental nation which she has despised, and at the present moment an alliance with her, while it certainly involves some dangers, can scarcely be said to be a thing that any y n Power would court. On the other hand, .France has found A NEW FBIEND IN BRITAIN, the great Naval Power which is an un- known quantity in war, the problem of her exact strength being one which no other nation is likely to be in a hurry to solve. 'Voltaire has told us that self-interest is the father of all crimes, but it is not likely to impel a brave and chivalrous nation like the French to desert its ally in the hour of its extremity, and we cannot be surprised if some honourable punctiliousness in this direction has induced our friends to exceed in some degree the limits of a benevolent neutrality. C) The Russian fleet were cer- tainly a long time off the coast of Madagas- car, and they do not appear to have been in any particular hurry to leave Kamranh Bay. Of course, it does not follow from the presence of a fleet near any particular territory that the Power responsi- ble for that territory has extended to it any undue hospitality; but we can readily understand the desire of France to err-if ahe must err at all-on the side of loyalty to her ally, rather than afford to that ally any reason for supposing that she regarded her misfortunes with icy coldness. Had Russia been victorious, the way of France would have been plainer, but, as it was, we can quite conceive that she was anxious not to do anything short of the permissible maximum to assist a fleet which was con- fronted by such difficulties as have rarely presented themselves to the mind of a naval commander. That is one side of the ques- tion. On the other side we find the opinion expressed—and expressed, too, by the rress of Tokio with a good deal of emphasis and feeling that sentimental considerations must not be regarded in interpreting 0 THE DUTIES OF NEUTRALS, and that it is incumbent upon France to follow the recognised rule that the neutral authority must adopt all precautions to pre- vent any favour being shown to the bellig- erent ships of one side or the other. There is, however, a much larger question than any of these, viz., that of the uncertainty which attaches to the provisions of public international law, and particularly to the incidence of maritime law. For example, it is said that every State is responsible for To* acts of infringement of neutrality by y those within its jurisdiction, but, although the question does not arise in this case, it may be asked what is to be dene if the re- sponsible State possesses no machinery for repressing the acts complained of. Again, we have seen in the eourse of the present war that international law with repect to contraband traffic is in a condition of the most perilous confusion. From time to time questions have arisen as to the right "of a belligerent Power to search vessels such as mail steamers, which are engaged partly in private traffic and partly on pub- lic service. Then, on the subject of what is or is not contraband, there seems to be no definite rules which will prevent a bel- ligerent making laws for itself. These and many other points have long been awaiting settlement, and it is to be hoped that some progress will be made in the direction of adjusting them at the Hague Conference which is to be summoned at the suggestion of the President of the United States. The whole subject of the duties of neutrals is clearly in need of attention, and until they are more distinctly defined a Power in the delicate position which France at present occupies can never be free from embarrass- ment.
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THE GRAIG. I PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY. I Before COLONEL BRADNRY (in the chair), and THB | HON. J. M. ROLLS, ) BON. J. M. ROLLS. 8BRIOUS CHARGB AGAINST A GROSMONT LABOURER. I Thomas Rowberry, junr., labourer, Grosmont, was brought up on a warrant charged with ob. taining goods under false pretences to the amount of J8 16s. 6d. from Messrs James Pain and Sons, firework manufacturers, Walworth Road, Surrey, on 3rd November, 1904. Mr W. Easton (Messrs Easton and Son, solici- tors, Walworth Road, London,) in conjunction with Mr Stephen Watkins, solicitor, Poutrilas, prosecuted. Mr Easton, in his opening statement, highly complimented P.C. Fripp for his prompt action in apprehending the prisoner, who had failed to answer the summons charging him with the offence. Mr Easton, proceeding, stated that some years ago Rowberry succeeded in obtaining a small quantity of goods from his clients-for which he never paId. lie subsequently tried to obtain further credit, and also wrote to the City of London Fireworks, which had been acquired by Messrs Pain, but they refused to supply him. He then wrote in the name of "Thomas Coburn," a man in receipt of parish relief, who lived at the same house as the prisoner, without bis oonsent, and obtained the goods in that way. There was no attempt to disguise the handwriting, and be (Mr Easton) should not have the slightest diffi- culty in proving the handwriting as being that of the prisoner. P.J, Fi ipp, Stanley Grierson, manager to Messrs Pain aud Sou, John Pugh, haulier, Grosmont, and Thomas Coburn gave evidence for the prosecution. Prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, and elected to take bis trial at Quarter Sessions, made a long statement in defence, declaring that Coburn had instructed him to order the goods in his name. Prisoner was then formally committed to take his trial at the next Monmo ithshire Quarter Sessions at Uak, but ihd lkncll stated that they were prepared to accept bail, two sureties of f20 each and himself in the sum of S20. Prisoner named his sureties, but as they refused to be bound he was removed to gaol. I
Alleged Outrage on a Poittypool…
Alleged Outrage on a Poittypool Man. At Penarth Police Court on Monday, two labourers, named John Seymour, and Richard Walsh, both of Barry, were brought up on a charge of highway robbery with violence from the person of Patrick Sullivan, a marine store dealer, Hish-street, Pontypool. Prosecutor stated that on Saturday last he went to Barry Dock, with his step-sister. They went into a public-house for a few minutes, and he then went down a lane and into a yard at the back of an empty house. As he was leaving, Walsh struck him twice and felled him to the ground. Walsh then knelt upon him, and held him by the throat. Witness shouted "Murder." Seymour then came up. and put his hand in his (the projecutor's) right pocket, and took all the money he had. It amounted to X3 10s. in gold and some coppers, which were in a little bag. Seymour then kicked him in the mouth,'and he became unconscious. When he recovpred he found himself in a street, being attended by a doctor, who afterwards took him to the police station, where witness identified the prisoners from amongst a number of other men. Norah Ella M'Oarthy stated that she came out of prison on the morning of the assault and was met by the prosecutor. They went to Barry Dock and had a drink at the Victoria Hotel. The prosecutor left. and she (witness) followed soon after and went down a lane. Looking over a wall into a yard she saw Walsh on top of Sullivan holding him by the throat. She shouted, "Let him go, you blackguard." Walsh got up, hit her with his fists, and knocked two of her teeth out. Walsh then ran away, and she (witness) assisted Sullivan, who was bleeding from the ears, nose, and mouth, into the street. On re-passing the Victoria she saw the prisoners. They laughed, and shook at her what appeared to be a small bag. Dr P. J. O'Donnell said that Sullivan's upper lip was split. Two teeth had been knocked out, and several others in the front were loose. Sullivan had also a contused wound on the side of his head. The injuries were probably caused by kicks. P.S. Phillips gave evidence of the arrest of the accused. On going to the back of a house in Evan-street, witness found a quantity of blood and two teeth (produced). Seymour said prosecutor asked him for a drink at the Victoria Hotel. He refused. Later, he saw Sullivan standing at the corner of a lane at the back of Evan-street, and the prosecutor advised him not to go up the lane. He, however, did go, and saw Walsh and a woman in the back kitchen of an empty house. They were arguing about some money. He then went into a yard where prosecutor struck him a violent blow on the mouth. He returned the blow. Witness left the place and told a man named Fergurson what had happened. Seymour returned to the house, and a minute later Fergurson exclaimed, He is kicking the man's teeth out." They all left, and then went to the Windsor Hotel. George Fergurson deposed that Walsh came to him at the Victoria Hotel and said there was a row taking place in the lane. Witness went down the lane and saw a man lying on the ground in the backyard of an empty house. Seymour stood over him in a threatening attitude. He appealed to Seymour not to kick the man when he was down. Witness went to the assistance of Sullivan, who was bleeding, and had two teeth in his moustache. The prisoners were committed for trial at the next Assizes.
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Markets.I
Markets. I PONTYPOOL STOCK FAIR.—The second of the spring stock fairs at Pontypool was held on Saturday, and as usual brought a great influx of people into the town. The supply was well up to the average, although the quality of stock, taken as a whole, was not so good as it has been in past years. The best quality aiiimal4 were seen in the cattle department, where some very fine beasts changed hands. Cows for slaughtering purposes averaged 6!d per lb, and cows in calf and two- year-olds fetched from £10 to £ 12. There were but few really good horses amongst the large number of animals brought into the horse enclosure. High prices were asked for the cobs, some of the best fetching as much as £ 35. A scarcity of good colliery horses and hunters was noticeable. Owing to the Board of Agriculture restrictions as to the removal of sheep, there were but few animals on offer. Prices for mountain ewes with lambs averaged 22s to 30s. Store pigs sold at good prices, and £ 10 to L14 was asked for sows with litters. NEWPORT, CORN, Weduesdav. -There were no changes in the prices of any grains from those of last week. Business was exceedingly dull, and there was a very small attendance. NEWPORT, CATTLE, Wednesday.—A great scarcity was noticeable in all kinds of stock at this market to-day, and, consequently, there was very keen bidding ia the auction departments and extremely brisk business by private treaty, but there was little change in prices. There was a large attend- ance. Quotations :—Best beef 6^d. to 6fd., second qualities 6d. to 6 £ d., cows 5jd. to 5§d best wether mutton 9d. to 10d., ewes 7d. to 8d. lamb Is., and calves 8d. to 9fd. per lb. Pigs: porkers 10s. to 10s. 3d., and baconers 8s. to 8s. 6d. per score.
Votes of Members for Monmouthshire…
Votes of Members for Monmouth- shire and Glamorganshire. The following are the votes of members for Monmouthshire and Glamorganshire from Feb. ruary 14th to Easter, 1906. The total number of divisions were 145. J. Keir Hardie, Merthyr Tydfil 105 R. M'Kenna, Monmouthshire. N. 93 Sir A. Thomas, Glamorgan, E. 90 D. A. Thomas, Merthyr Tydfil 86 D. Brynmor Jones, Swansea District 86 Sir J. Lawrence, Monmouth Boroughs.. 85 W. Abrahams (Mabon) Glamorgan, Rhondda 83 Tom Richards, Monmouthshire, W. 81 Sir G. Newnes, Swansea 61 Col. Wyndham-Quiu, Glamorgan, S. 35 S. T. Evans, Glamorgau, Mid. 32 J. A. Thomas, Glamorgan, Gower 19 Sir E. J. Reed, Cardiff 10 Col. F. C. Morgan, Monmouthshire, S. (absent the whole time through illness.). 0 From the above figures it will readily be ad- mitted that the life of a regular attendant at the House of Commons is extremely arduous, and that only those members possessed of an, apparently, inexhaustible reserve of strength can hope to pass through a whole session without a breakdown of some kind. Undoubtedly, this continuous strain has been mainly responsible for the number of resignations of late amongst members. Although far from well the greater portion of the present session, Sir Joseph Lawience's attendances have been much above the average, and his con- stituents owe him a debt of gratitude for his constant efforts, aided by his acknowledged business ability and experience, in assisting the Government in furtheriug the general welfare of the country. It is a subject of deep regret that the unsatisfactory state of Col. the Hon. F. C. Morgan's health has prevented his taking any part in the work of the session hith rto. j
County Council Schools Burnt…
County Council Schools Burnt Down at Cross Keys. The new and splendidly-equipped County Council schools at Cross Keys were burnt to the ground late on Tuesday night. The fire was discovered shortly before ten o'clock, and an alarm was immediately raised. There is, however, no fire brigade at Risca, and it was eleven o'clock or so when the Abercarn brigade reached the scene. Meanwhile the flames bad made great progress. The intarior of tho schools was of pitch-pine, and burned with great rapidity. The local efforts to quench the outbreak by means of buckets of water were of absolutely no avail, and when the Ahercarn men arrived it was seen that there was but little chance of waving the schools. The Newoorn brigade arrived about 11.30, and immediately began to play upon the flames with great energy. There was a good supply of water at hand, but. despite every effort, the flames spread until the roofs fell in and nothing but the blackened walls remained. As yet it is impossible to give any idea of the cost, but the schools—boys', girls', a id infants' were amongs the most modern in Mon- mouthshire, and cost several thousands of pounds to erect. They were bnilt seven or eight years ago. The fire naturally created the greatest excitement in the district, and many hundreds of people flocked to the spot. --r
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- Monmouthshire Educatio n…
Monmouthshire Educatio n Committee. The question of the reduction of salaries of teachers in Monmouthshire came before a special meeting of the Monmouthshire Education Com- mittee at Newport on Wednesday. Alderman J. R. Jacob presiding. Only those teachers were affected whose salaries were increased between the coming into existence of the provisional committee and the appointed day, but this constituted an interval of nearly twenty months. The situation was accentuated from the fact that the provisional committee in January, 1903, issued a circular asking the managers of uon-provided schools and the members of school boards not to grant any increases. The finance committee presented a list of 26 teachers in council schools and 52 in non- provided schools whose salaries had been so increased. Alderman Raffan, chairman of the committee, moved the adoption of the report, and said the committee had given each case careful considera- tion, and in the majority of cases had decided to recommend that the reduction be adhered to. In some cases, however, where special circumstances were shown to exist, they decided to recommend that the increase be allowed. Sir Henry Jackson, Bart., seconded the adoption of the report. Mr H. Dutfield said the question was whether each case had been considered on its merits, and pointed out that some school managers had been obliged to make increases in the ordinary way during the period referred to. Such cases, he contended, should be treated in a businesslike way. The report was then adopted.
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CHURCH DRUMS. I
CHURCH DRUMS. I The bell in the steeple has not always been the means of summoning the worshipper to church. In America drums used to be employed for the pur- pose; and at Flamborough, in Yorkshire, prior to 1860, a woman went round the village with a hand- bell, giving vocal announcement of the services.
THE NOBWEGIAN DRINK CURE.…
THE NOBWEGIAN DRINK CURE. I There are few places in the world where the war against alcohol has been carried on so persistently as in Norway, not only by private associations, but by the established authorities as well. In that country drunkards are treated as invalids, and every kind of drink cure has been tried. It is interesting to learn that the most successful treat- ment has been found to be the cure of drink by drink. The patient is placed upon a diet of wine- soaked food; at first he likes it, but after a day or two disgust sets in, and he begins to detest the taste and smell of drink. It is stated that the most obdurate dipsomaniac can be cured by this treat- ment in less than a week. The plan is an old one, but, as already stated, it has been found the most effective of all, as far as Scandinavia is concerned. It is held to be better than the gold cure, though perhaps a strict trial would shew that the apple cure (in which the patients are fed on apples) is just as effective, and infinitely pleasanter. I
-The Russian Fleets.
The Russian Fleets. Paris, Friday. An engineer returned from Madagascar, says the Russian fleet was thoroughly overhauled there. Several Chilian and Argentine seamen joined the Russian fleet there. It is reported that fifteen Russian vessels supposed to be Nebogatoffs squadron were sighted last night sixty miles South of Penang.
British Ship Captured.
British Ship Captured. British steamer Beatrice, Iwith. rice for Japan, has been cap ureæ by Rodjestvensky's ships.
I Success of a Blacksmith's…
I Success of a Blacksmith's Son. Mr William Watt, son of fa blacksmith, of Port Glasgow, has been appointed director of the Science and Art Institute of Dusseldorf, Germany.
To-Morrow's Weather.
To-Morrow's Weather. Unsettled weather followed by- cool weather to-morrow is pre- dicted.
Stocks.
Stocks. Stocks quiet. < 2
CURRENT TOPICS.I
CURRENT TOPICS. I THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB. I The Committee of the Automobile Club, have acted wisely in publishing an appeal to drivers of motor cars to shew all con- sideration and courtesy to other users of the highway, and especially to refrain from driving at such a high speed as to create a danger or annoyance to the public. Mem- bers of the Club in particular, are asked to set an example in this respect. In passing, it may be remarked that it is not usually the members of clubs, whether motorists or cyclists, who ignore the rights of others, the tendency of association in a club being always in the direction of discipline. The appeal of the Committee of the Automobile Cluh is strengthened and emphasised by an invitation to the public to report any causes of complaint. It is improbable that many pedestrians will take the trouble to com- plain, but the knowledge that the com- mittee are prepared to exercise their despotic powers will have a healthy effect upon those who own allegiance to the Club or to any organisation affiliated to it. THE EMIGRATION OF AUSTRIAN SUBJECTS. I In view of Mr Balfour's intention to secure the early passage of an Aliens Bill it is of some interest to notice a measure which is occupying the attention of states- men in Austria. Briefly, the object of the proposed law is to regulate the emigration of Austrian subjects, to protect the interests of emigrants who may be leaving the country temporarily to work under contract, and incidentally to place certain charges upon shipping companies conveying those emigrants. All persons acting as agents in Austria for the employment of Austrians in a foreign country are to be required to enter into bonds with the State, and, if they engage men for a foreign country which forbids the introduction of contract labourers, they will, in that event, be re- quired to pay compensation on a liberal scale to those who are compelled to return home. So far the only countries forbidding the immigration of contract workmen are the United States, and the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Home Secretary's Bill, which is to be further considered on May 2nd does not propose to add Britain to the number. All transportation companies doing business in the country will be licensed, a fee being charged for the licence, and each must be represented by a respon- sible agent amenable to Austrian law, whilst the transportation companies will be required to make a contribution to the State funds for the regulation of emigrants. 0 AN ANOMALY. ( The attention of the Colonial Secretary has been drawn to the glaring injustice from which many people have suffered. Where, for example, a person residing in Britain derives his or her income from house property in Canada, the Canadian Government charge income-tax on the rents, and when the money comes to this country a second levy is made. A like anomaly exists with Regard to income earned in other British Colonies. The attention of the In- land Revenue Commissioners has been drawn to the matter without any success, but now the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute have brought the grievance under the notice of the Colonial Secretary, who has promised careful attention to the sub- ject. As the matter stands, the second levy is a distinct discouragement to the tax- payer to live in this country, or to spend his money anywhere except in the colony where it is earned. It may be suggested that that is a penalty of absenteeism, but as between Britain and her Colonies, there are always circumstances which tend to adjust the balnnce. THE EGYPTIAN BUDGET. I Lord Cromer's reports on progress in Egypt and the Soudan read like the story of a magician's work, and furnish a very eloquent witness to the value of the service which a great European Power can render to a country which is semi-civilised. Year after year, until the British came, the Egyptian budget shewed a deficit, but in 1904 we find the largest revenue ever collected in one year, and a surplus of a million and a quarter. That is the general result, but the details are equally satisfac- tory. There has been an increase in the export of cotton, which is good news for Lancashire; the feeling of security en- gendered by the Anglo-French agreement has attracted European capital to the country and the value of the Soudan as a field for trade continues to increase. Then there are the results obtained by the two dams across the Nile, which have been of incal- culable value to the agriculture of the country. For an expenditure of six and a half millions the annual rental of the sur. rounding land has been increased by two and three-quarter millions, while at the same time the sale value has increased by 27 millions sterling. These reports may serve both as an incentive to France to attempt a similar work in Morocco, and as an object lesson for the Kaiser.
CAEKLEON.I
CAEKLEON. POLICE COURT, THURSDAY. Before Sir A. MACKWOUTH (in the chair), and J. DAKBRS, Esq. BAD LANGUAGE.—Henry Hayes and Henry Jones were summoned for usiug obscene and profane language at Caerleon on the 20th March.-P.C. Powell proved the case.—Fined 10s. each. No PROSECUTOR. -W(n. Cresweli was summoned for assaulting Francis J. Sully, on the 9th inst. at Llantarnam.—It was an adjourned case.—Prosecu- tor did not appear, and the case was struck out. HOSBAND AND WIFE.-An application was down to be heard for a separation order on the gronnd of desertion, brought by Agnes Butcher against Fran. cis J. Butcher.—When the names were called neither parties appeared, so the application was struck out. NOT CORBOBORATED.-A. farm labourer, named Benjamin Davies, was summoned for riding on a dray drawn by two horses, on the highway at Caer- leon, on the 5th inst., without reins.-P.C. Ware gave evidence, but for want of oorroboration the case was dismissed.
rCHEPSTOW.
r CHEPSTOW. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY. TALB OF A SLOT METICEt.-The Chepstow Gas Company sued Kendriak James, landlord of the Full Moon Inn, Chepstow, for 98 6d.—Defendant had a shilling in the slot-meter, and when the company's man went to examine the meter they found that it had been broken open and only 2s left in it, instead of 9s, which there should have been according to the quantity of gas registered, and they claimed 7s for the gas and 2s 6d damage to the meter.—There was no suggestion that defendant had broken open the meter, but the Bench held that, as it was in his charge he was responsible, iind gave judgment against him, with the costs.—Defendant said he would not pay, but the magistrates said that if he did not a distreee warrant would be issued.
|—' | IHuge Defalcatio us.
— Huge Defalcatio us. New York, Monday.-13 The New York Trust Company is reported to have lost two million: dollars by the defalcation of an official. 0
I Attempted Murder and Suicide.
Attempted Murder and Suicide. Mr John Page Smith who shot his wife at Swindon yesterday and then attempted suicide died from his wounds to-day. Mrs Smith is in a critical I condition.
-v.'E:'ói=U" FACTS AND FANCIES.
-v.'E:'ói = U" FACTS AND FANCIES. THB water buffalo is the Philippines beast of burden. THERE are said to be no fewer than 800 million* aires in New York. THE most costly tomb in existence is that whldl was erected to the memory of Mohammed. COCOANCT shells make excellent fuel, especially- as fire lighters, the enormous amount of oil they contain causing them to take fire at once. THERB is no part of the world which has su eh sinister record for wrecks as the Black Sea. some years they have averaged more than one a da in one year being 425, and the smallest 134. Ab ( 50 per cent. of these vessels became total wre (:1 all the crews being lost. AnYssiNiAN LEGBNDS There is in "The Open Court an interesting va on a volume concerning the languages, I; t!,i jfcu and history of Abyssinia. The volume cour;ii: i legend of the Queen of Sheba, or "The Qtipen r South, which literally agrees with the Abv-,s fci term, "Etiye Azeb." "The Queen of thf SouYh v aTigre girl who was destined to be sacrificed t. 1 dragon that in the age of fable infested l iiH cou: ti She was tied to a tree, but while she awaite 1 fate seven saints rescued her. The sewn ,Xi fought the dragon, and one of them smote liin. V the cross so that he died. The girl returned to t village, and the villagers made her queen, and M chose a girl like herself as prime minister. lii. t happened that some blood of the dragon h trickled on her foot, and her foot had turned l au ass's heel. Having heard much ..f the w ( of Solomon, she decided to visit h.m to be cur » I her infirmity. — I, "<;¡ 1 Printed and Published by "THB COUNTY NKWBPAPER and PRIHTOTO COMPA; JAMBS HKNRY CLABK, AT Street, TJsk, in the County of Monmouth, Satuftfoy April 29th, 1905.