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SITUATION IN SAMOA,
SITUATION IN SAMOA, A Central News telegram from New York on Thursday saysAdvices from Samoa state that during the recent troubles the followers of Mataafa fired upon Mr. Maxse, the British Consul, and upon the commander of her Majesty's ship Porpoise. It is expected that Matnafa, will bè recognised as king as long- as he lives.
UNITED STATES. COMMERCE.
UNITED STATES. COMMERCE. A Central News telegram from New York on Cuba by Mr. M'Kinley as a fmBhadm hascsm Thursday says:—Mr. Porter, recently sent to Cuba by Mr. M'Kinley as a Special Commis- sioner, will shortly visit England and Germany on Governmental business relating to American trade and commerce.
TWINS AT FOURTEEN,
TWINS AT FOURTEEN, A correspondent sent the "Daily Chronicle" the following on Wednesday night —"The fourteen-year-old child of a costermonger, living in the neighbourhood of Edgware-road, W. has just given birth to twins. Both child- mother and babes are doing well." This unusual event is evidently not widely known in the neighbourhood, as inquiry in the street referred to did not lead to information either confirming or denying the statement.
ELECTION NEWS.
ELECTION NEWS. North Birmingham. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham on Thursday received a writ for the North Birmingham election, and has fixed Tuesday next as nomina- tion day. The Liberals will not oppose the return of Mr Middlemore, the Unionist can- didate, and at present there is 110 prospect of opposition from any quarter. North-West Lanarkshire. The writ for the North-West Lanarkshire election reached Glasgow on Thursday morn- ing, and Sheriff Berry has officially fixed the 15th inst. for nominations and the 21st for polling.
CORONER REMOVED.
CORONER REMOVED. The Lord Chancellor has officially communi- cated to the East Sussex County Council an order removing Mr. George Edward Hillman from the coronership for East Sussex, on account of inability to discharge his duties. This result is due to the firm action taken by Chief-constable Plumb in reference to the recent inquest at Eastbourne. Mr. Hillman has been a solicitor of great ability. and his removal from office is due solely to ill-health. He suffers from locomotor ataxy.
Body in a Box.
Body in a Box. BOY OUTRAGED AND MUR-! DERED IN FRANCE. A shocking crime is reported from Lille, where a boy of twelve, named Foveau, a pupil of the Christian Brothers' School, has been brutally outraged and murdered. The boy having dis- appeared, the police searched the house and examined everybody. They were able to satisfy themselves as to one point—namely, that Fove ui lfad not gone outside. Making another search, they found the body in a box in the visitors' parlour. The face was black, and the tongue protruding. Traces of fingers showed on the neck, and the arms were covered with bruises. The police had opened the box before, so that the body must have been put into it subsequently. The doors of the school were locked, and orders were given to prevent any- body from leaving. Beside the body a note was found, with the words, "Do not accuse the com- munity. There is but one guilty man." The Juge destruction asked all the Christian Brothers to write down this sentence. One of them who refused has been arrested on the charge of murder. The school is a highly- prosperojs one The victim's father, grand- father, and ancles were asked to view the body, the mother being so overcome that she took to her bed. The Brother charged with this crime is known as Brother Flaminien. He is 35, and was born in Alsace. He denies the crime. Drops of blood have been found on the floor of a loft.
CAR 1)1 EE PUBLIC WORKS.
CAR 1)1 EE PUBLIC WORKS. A meeting of the Cardiff Public Works Com- mittee was held 0.1 Thursday morning, under the chairmanship of Alderman J. ICamsci-tle (ex-mayor).—Referring to the Queen-street corner of Park place, Mr. Mildon suggested that a sub-committee should b" appointed to see Mr. Howell for the purpose of trying to come to an understanding with him, as the Park Hetel would, no doubt, benefit considerably from any improvement there.—The sub-committee was appointed.
ILLNESS OF Mil. GREENHILLu
ILLNESS OF Mil. GREENHILLu Upon inquiring OIl ihursday morning, we learn that Mr. Greenhill, the treasurer to the Cardiff Corporation, had passed a quiet night. and that his condition showed a marked un- provement.
DEATH OF -AIR. WILLIAM LAIRD,…
DEATH OF -AIR. WILLIAM LAIRD, BIRKENHEAD. As we briefly. mentioned on Wednesday, Mr. William Laird, of Laird Brothers, Admi- ralty contractors and shipbuilders, Birken- head, died at midnight on Tuesday after a brief illness. Mr. Laird was the eldest son of Mr. John Laird, M.P., who died in 1874. He was 'I born in 1831, and married in 1871 Anne Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Prichard, of Llwydiarth Esgob, county of Anglesey, and has with other issue Mr. John W. Prichard Laird, born iv 1874. Mr. Laird, who was educated at Harrow, was a magistrate for the county of Chester and Birkenhead, and senior partner in the firm of Laird Brothers, shipbuilders and engineers.
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AN EXCLUSIVE PRESENT.—A DOROTHY BOX of CHOCOLATE, marked with Name, from Is. M.. 2i„ 2s. 6d to 5s. e7000 2 1
Shot at the Ceiling.
Shot at the Ceiling. -+- TOBACCONISTS METHOD OF SCARING. BURGLARS, Early on Wednesday morning an extraordi- nary incident occurred at Small Heath. Birmingham, arising out of an attempt on the part of burglars to enter the tobacconist's shop occupied by Ur. Charles Stevens, at 321, Bolton-road. Mr. Stevens resides over the shop, and about. two o'clock he heard a noise as though someone was tam- pering with the shop-door. He speedily dressed himself, and, seizing a revolver, which was loaded. in his bedroom he went down into the shop. There he hid himself behind the counter and awaited events. He could hear sompone speaking ilL a subdued voice outside, and presently he saw a man opening the fall- light above the shop-door. The burglar forced his body through the opening, and, standing on the tOl) of a wooden partition, glanced around the shop, and then called to his com- panion, who was outside, to follow. He was about to descend on to the floor, when Mr. Stevens, who had been closely watching his movements, stepped from behind the counter and shouted out, "What are you doing there?" Mr. Stevens then deliberately aimed at the ceil- ing. and fired his revolver. The alarmed bur- glar, doubtless thinking he was shot, fell on to the floor. but got up immediately, however, and before Mr. Stevens could reach him made a dash through tL large plate-glass window on to the pavement. Here, the burglar's com- panion helped him to his feet, and the two raced nff, followed by Mr. Stevens, who dis- charged his weapon scveral times ill the direc- tion in which the 1)1en were running. The man who had been in the shop was eventuaily over- taken by Mr. Stevens, and a struggle ensued, during which the latter was overpowered, and the man got away again, disappearing down an entry by the Great Western Railway. The police were communicated with, and the dis- trid wa, searched by a numher of oùkel's, but at present no arrests have been made. It is remarkable that the man should have jumped through the window without having sustained serious injury.
CARDIFF C'0:NiSER.VATTSOff.
CARDIFF C'0:NiSER.VATTSOff. The annual dinner of the Adamsdown Con- servative Clab was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. E. Wedding-ton presided, and he was sup- X-crtcd by Councillor Lewis Morgan, and the officers of the duu and the ward aS8oeiation. After the removal of the cloth an excellent pro- gramme of vocal and instrumental music was performed. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were also given.—In proposing "Success to the Adamsdown Conservative Club. Councillor Lewis Morgan said that vhe club, although one of the youngest, was doing capital service to the party. It had not neglected the educa- tional work for which these clubs were founded, and he was eure that the central association might rely upon receiving proper help and support, as they had done in the past. There was no doubt that clubs affiliated and recog- nised by the Cardiff Central Association en- joyed rights and privileges which they could not otherwise enjoy.—The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm.—The toast of "Success to the Conservative and Unionist Party" was proposed by the Secretary of the Club, who said the present Government had managed foreign, Colonial, and home affairs in such a way as to merit the confidence and support of all (lasses.—Mr. Wadding-ton, in responding, pointed out that the Radical party had at last got a stop-gap leader. They had, however, no programme yet, but they could easily pick up a few of their old ones. The country never had more reason, to be proud of the Govern- ment than at the present moment, with a good trade secured at home, and peace and pros- perity throughout the Empire.—Other addresses were given. a———————
SLANDER! BY A TRADESMAN
SLANDER! BY A TRADESMAN The Under-Sheriff (Mr. R. C. Heath) and a jury were on Wednesday engaged at the Vic- toria Courts, Birmingham, in assessing damages in an action for slander remitted from the High Court. The plaintiff was Jane Walton, wife of John Walton, shoemaker, 20, Hanley- street, who claimed damages, £100, from William Coplin, furniture dealer, Great Hampton-street. Mr. Parker (from the office of Mr. Phillip Baker) was for the plaintiff, and defendant did not appear.—Mr. Parker said that on August 2 of last year plaintiff was wheeling a bassinette along Great Charles-street belonging to her son, a married man, residing at the back of 27, Lodge-road. Defendant came out of his shop, stopped plaintiff, and alleged thatshehad stolen the bassinette. He added, It is my pro- perty, and I shall have you arrested." By reason of the imputation plaintiff had been caused much annoyance, had suffered in repu- tation, and had been exposed to public odium and contempt. The case was brought for the purpose of assessing the amount of com- pensation for the indignity, and for the purpose of plaintiff rehabilitating her character. The fact that defendant WdS not represented showed that be had nothing to say in support of the accusation he had made. He had not apolo- gised, and when written to sent a reply through a man named Ward, who said that defendant did not admit misconduct, thoroughly believing that the basinette belonged to him.-Plaintiff stated that defendant put his hand on her shoulder and said. You have stolen this bas- sinette from my shop." She told him he was mistaken, and asked him to accompany her to the residence of her son, but he refused to do so. A crowd assembled, and Police-constable Shipley made an inquiry, to which defendant replied, 'This ig the carriage that has been stolen from my shop." Defendant had pre- viously threatened to blow a policeman's whistle if she did not leave the carriage. The carriage was left in the shop, the police-officer stating that it would be taken to Kenyon-street Station.—John Weston Walton, son of the plain- tiff, said he spoke to defendant, and he said he was sorry for what had occurred. He, however, refused to give his mother a written apology.— A man named Turner stated that the bassinette was purchased from him by plaintiff's son.— The Under-Sheriff: We need not go into that. The mistake is evident.—Mr. Heath said defen- dant appeared to have treated the matter lightly, although the accusation was a serious one to make against a respectable woman.— The jury found damages for £25.
CARDIFF INFIRMARY IN SERIOUS…
CARDIFF INFIRMARY IN SERIOUS DEBT. A monthly meeting of the committee of the Cardiff Infirmuiy was held, under the presi- (hmcy of Dr. W. T. Edwards, 011 Wednesday afternoon.—The finance committee reported that lller3 was an advercoc balance of £ 3,558 due to the treasurer.—The treasurer (Mr. J. Cory) wrote asking the commit tea to do something to reduce the overdraft.—Mr. J. Stanfield said that the finances of the instÜllLÎon were getting worse and worae. They had a large over- draft, and had new pass, d bills amounting to over £5üO, so that their total indebtedness was about £3,900. About a year ago there was a movement in favour of obtaining more money, and a committee was appointed to visit gentle- men at. the Docks, but so far he had heard no more about that. The only available fund was a sum of £700 from the Hospital Saturday Fund, which would just pay the bills passed that day. and leave about £200 to go towards the reduc- tion of the debt; but there would be more bills next month. They might as well face the difficulty at once and make an attempt to reduce the debt.—111 answer to Mr. C. Thomp- son, Mr. Stanfield said that the financial posi- tion had been made worse by opening the new ward some time ago.—Dr. Ensor said that it would be a great calamity if they had to close either of the wards. From his own know- ledge there were scores of cases waiting to come in.—Upon the Chairman's suggestion, the matter was referred to the finance committee. —:The Rev. Father Cormack proposed that the secretary should be instructed to furnish lists of the applicants awaiting admission to the infirmary, with particulars as to date of appli- cation, &< He found that there were 50 awaiting admission to tho men's ward alone, and some of them had been waiting ever since last October.—Mr. Burt seconded.—Dr. Lynn Thomas said that he was glad that Father Cormack had given publicity to the congested condition of the institution. He had per- formed operations outside, as there was not room inside, and could name cases of a very sad character.—The resolution was carried.— The committee fixed February 28 as the date of the annual meeting, and decided to invite Lord Tredegar to act as chairman.
ANOTHER BEARDED LADY
ANOTHER BEARDED LADY The Bearded Lqdy at Barnum's had until recently a rival iu a woman who has just been buried in New York. On January 25 the body of Barbara Landgraf, a pauper, who died at the aJmshouses. was brought to the morgue. When the assistant opened the coffin he was astonished to find the body of a bearded person. The beard was three inches long, and tinged with grey, and the moustache was an inch long, and bristly. As it was thought a mistake had occurred, investigations were made, and the sex of the deceased affirmed as a female.
ONE ASS AT A TIME.
w ONE ASS AT A TIME. In the course of a "lecture" to an unimpres- sionable Scotch audience, De Rougemont, talk- ing of "the dear dead days," .explained that he had a good memory and a. better imagination. An unbeliever in the unreserved seats persisted in asking unanswerable questions, which ulti- mately brought out an interesting reflection:- "I have always found," said the wanderer, "that it was enough for one ass to bray at a time "—and thereafter he had peace.
¡Gambling in Belgium.
¡ Gambling in Belgium. SUPPRESSION BY TAXATION. A Brussels corresponlent writes: -I "m able, to state on good authority that a practical movement is on foot in Belgium to do a way with the gambling evil by the total suppression of all the Cercles de Jeux at present exist- ing. The following particulars of what is being done in this direction are, therefore, of inte- rest — At Namur, the Communal Council has fixed the annual licence of the one establishment in the town at £ 4,000 sterling. At Spa, a, private club founded some time ago has largely contributed to the prosperity of the town. Notwithstanding local opposition, both from the authorities and the inhabitants themselves, the Government has raised the annual tax to £16,000, a step which, it is expected, will shortly lead to the dissolution of the club. At Ostend, which boasts of five saloons, the annual tax on each has been fixed at £30,000, with an additional tax of £4 per member. As some of these clubs have a total membership of 5,000, the amount paid on account of the last- mentioned tax would be ,€40,000. Under such conditions it is hardly doubtful that the aim of the Government will be attained by the early collapse of these institutions. Many visitors to Ostend will remember the billiard saloon attached to the Kursal, where the public enjoyed the right of free entry. The Communal Council of Ostend has now decided to close this saloon, though at an annual loss to itself of £10,000 paid for rent. This sacrifice has raised a protest from certain quarters, and, as a set-on', the council are now about to increase the already existing levy on private clubs either to the extent of £20,000 or £40,000 annually. These are a few facts to show that there is in Belgium a widespread desire to put an end to what has become a European scandal. The Government has the best part of pub'ic opinion with it, and is supported by Parlia- ment. The Chamber of Representatives recently passed a resolution calling upon the Government to pass a Bill which shall adequately deal with the evil complained of. The Bill will come 011 for discussion before June, other public business permitting. The recent Cabinet crisis placed M. Vanden Pcere- boom at the head of the Cabinet, and his anti- gambling proclivities are well-known; he passes, indeed, for an almost fanatical member of the Clerico-Conservative party, and had he a free hand all so-called private" clubs would soon disappear from the country.
A BIG MAN'S FUNERAL.
A BIG MAN'S FUNERAL. A Cambridge correspondent writes.—The funeral has just taken place, at Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, of a young man named John Sanderson, who was, probably, what was claimed for him, viz., "the biggest man in England." Sanderson, who was 59 years of age, weighed 30 stone. He was 5ft. liiu. in height, and of extraordinary breadth acr03S the shoulders and chest-nearly 3ft. He was a familiar figure in his carrier's cart, which he drove to and from Royston, and was fre- quently seen attending his stall at village feasts. Some time ago he visited a show where a man of girth, "the fattest man in England," was being exhibited, and to the amusement of the spectators showed unmis- takably that lie was bigger than the fat man of the display. A lew days ago he was removed to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cam- bridge. where he died, and when the coffin and the corpse were taken to Guilden Morden for burial, it was found necessary to take out the window of the house before the coffin could be removed.
SLAUGHTER, BY. SœAG.1. HOUNDS.
SLAUGHTER, BY. SœAG.1. HOUNDS. Sir John Amory's staghcunds met on Wednes- day in the Dulverton district, leaving Tiverton by special train. On their return in the even- ing the hunt brought the remarkable intelli- gence that after hunting and killing their hind in Picton Park the pack set upon the tame deer which browso in the park, and before the huntsman or any of the field came up they had killed no fewer than seventeen.
CURIOUS mm: OF MEMORY.
CURIOUS mm: OF MEMORY. At Richmond on Wednesday Mr. A. Braxton Hicks opened an inquest on the body of Dr. Hudson Hairsine, of Sandgate House, Hook road, Surbiton. who died at Richmond Hospital on Saturday night as the result of injuries received in a trap accident- at Petersham. Mr. Haigh. solicitor, who appeared for tha friends of the deceased, and Mr. Scott, his com- panion at the time of the accident, said he had seen the latter that morning, and his mind was an utter blank as to the circumstances leading up to the accident. Dr. Hill, who gave medical evidence of the cause of death, added he could not get any- thing out of MI". Scott. He did not even know he had been in an accident, and denied it when he was told. The jury decided to dispense with the atten- dance of Mr. Scott, who will be unable to leave his houwat Snrhiton for a month, and by a r.1ajority returned a verdict of death from acci- dental causes, adding that there was no evi- dence to show how the accident happened.
SIGNAL-BOX IN FLAMS.
SIGNAL-BOX IN FLAMS. A sen3ational ftre 1woke out in a warehouse in the Minories on Thursday morning, shortly after eight o'cleck The flames spread to a railway arch of the Great Eastern Company, and the 8ignètl-box caught fire. The sigmÜmen were compelled to leave, and the trains were 8to11])ed..A public-house adjoining also caught fire. Despite the efforts of the firemen, the flames at half-past nine were still raging fte,r8ely A later telegram says:—By half-past ten the fire in the Minories was under cont'^1, though the firemen were still playing on the flames. The Great Eastern signal-box was burned, and the wires are all dowo. The report of the public-house being destroyed is erroneous. A large crowd collected to witness the fire. The flames fir:t broke out on the premises of the Cork Company.
PROPHECY FROM THE BENCH
PROPHECY FROM THE BENCH Three impudent young ruffians-Henry John Woods, John Wood, ami George Hanson-were indicted at the Clerkenwell Sessions on Wednes- day for breaking and entering the shop of Louis Wolff in Tottenham-court-road. A police- man early one morning last month found them hidden behind a chimney stack on the roof, and on asking them what they were doing got the answer, "Looking for cats." The young fellows, who are ail well-known frequenters of Seven Dials, when their previous convictions were being road out in court, laughed heartily at the petty nature of their offences. Mr. Loveland-Loveland, Q.C., the chairman, said he would not pass sentences whieh wOlùd allow them to be liberated from gaol on the same day and at once recommence operations. John Wood (nudging his companion): What ho! Henry Woods was sentenced to twelve. John Wood to. elcven, and Hanson to ten months' hard labour. All of them laughed. The Chairman: You will find the "cat" yet, and the sooner you do the better.
IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE.
IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE. Mr. Henniker Heaton, M P., recently stated to an interviewer that "a German firm the other day economised £5 17s. 4: on 1,000 letters for India by sending them in a parcel to England, and having them stamped here." If this'was really so, and the letters were sent to this coun- try merely needing stamping, then it must be described as a fraud on the Post Office and an infraction of me Customs regulations. The im- portation of letters into the Uuited Kingdom other than in the approved form is prohibited; all letters found on board import ships, includ- also all letters found in the baggog-e of pas- sengers, excepting only letters of credit or per- sonal introduction, are to be sent to the Post Office, and such letters, either from the United Kingdom to places beyond the sea, on places beyond the sea to the United Kingdom, are charged by the Post Office at the regulated foreign rate. The master of every ship arriving in a British port from places outside the United Kingdom makes a declaration that he has de- livered at the Post Office all letters that were on board, or declareis that no letters were on board. "The master, officer, crew, or passen- gers of any ship retaining letters after the delivery of the ship's 1etters to the Post Office will forfeit £ 5 for each letter." Evidently, therefore, the German firm re- ferred to committed a, breach of our regula- tions, and they or their agents are indictable.
CAE RPHIJ....L Y DE:ANERY.
CAE RPHIJ.L Y DE:ANERY. A meeting of the above chapter was held at Caerphilly on Tuesday, February 11. when there wa; a. good attendance of the clergy. J There as a ceJebr:1\jon of the Holy Com- munion at the Parish Church at eleven a.m.. the Rev Daniel Lewis, rector of Caerphilly and rural dean, being the celebrant. The portion of the Greek Testament read and discussed was I. Tim., 1, 12, the Rev. Thomas Edwards, M.A., secretary of the Llandaff Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society, addressed the chapter on the importance of forming branches of the society in the different parishes of the deanery. Aratitionin favour of the re- adjustment of the tithe rent-charge was signed by the incumbents in the deanery. The rural dean afterwards entertained the clergy to a luncheon at the Rectory. 1
The Philippines.
The Philippines. A TRUCK ASKED Hllii, GENERAL OTIS DECLINES TO ANSWER. A Renter's telegram from Washington on Wednesday says:—The following has been re- ceived from Manila of to-day's date: — "Situation is rapidly improving. A recon- naissance was made yesterday several miles to the south, as far as Ligrinade Bay, and also to the south-east for a distance of eight milts, driving the straggling insurgent troops in various directions, without, however, encoun- tering any decided opposition. The insurgent army is disintegrated, and the natives are returning to the villages displaying white flags. "On the 5th inst. Aguinaldo issued a pro- clamation calling upon all to resist foreign invasion. His influence throughout this section has been destroyed. Aguinaldo now applies for a cessation of hostilities, and for a con- ference. We have declined to answer. "The city is quiet, and business has been resumed. Natives are respectful and cheer- ful. The fighting qualities of the Ameri- can troops is a revelation to all the inhabitants.—Signed, OTIS." A later Renter's telegram from Washington on Wednesday says:—In accordance with the policy observed at the time of the war with Spain, officials here decline to give any infor- mation as to the instructions sent to the United States commander in the Philippine" Conse- quently, 110 authoritative statement is obtain- able relative to the instructions to be despatched to General Otis respecting Aguinaldo's application for a cessation of hos- tilities and a conference. Nevertheless, it is believed General Otis will be left to judge whether the application was made in good faith or whether it was a device to gain time to re-organise the Filipino forces. FURTHER FIGHTING. [PRESS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] MANILA, Wednesday. Lieutenant Alford, of the Kansas Regi- ment, and a private were killed and six more of the same regiment wounded at Calvocan yesterday evening', when a recon- noitring party in the jungle was attacked by the enemy. Two companies of the Kansas Regi- ment were sent in relief, and drove the Filipinos into Calvocan, penetrating to the very centre of the town, which was also shelled by the gunboats. General Otis then re-called the troops. The natives, misunderstanding the retreat, failed to take advantage of it, and the outskirts of the town were burned. A Renter's telegram from Washington on Wednesday says:—A dispatch from Manila states that a detachment of the Kansas Regi- ment, while reconnoitring in tire jungle in the outskirts of Calvocan yesterday evening, was attacked by the Filipinos, who, however, were driven back on the arrival of reinforce- ments after sharp fighting, in which two Americans were killed and six others wounded. WOMEN SOLDIERS AMONG THE DEAD. Some amusement was created at the Cabinet meeting at Washington on Monday, says a "Daily Telegraph" message, by a telegram received from General Otis. Mr. Alger wired him, "Treaty ratified." General Otis promptly asked, "What treaty?" It is hardly surprising that amid the warlike scenes at Manila General Otis should have forgotten the exis- tence of a peace treaty. It appears that a number of women dressed in men's uniforms were found among the slain on the field of battle, while the Ygorote chieftain—whose men fought with bows and arrows—admits that he had never seen artillery fire before, and threatens vengeance on the Tagalos for giving him "the post of honour" facing a battery. SPANISH OFFICIAL TELEGRAM. A Renter's telegram from Madrid on Wednes- day says:—The following official telegram has beeu received from Manila: "The Americans repulsed the Filipinos after firing which lasted twenty hours. The Filipinos now occupy our former advanced positions. The Americans, with their artillery and the guns of the squadron, destroyed several villages in the vicinity, and treated the inhabitants with great severity. Numerous arrests are being made at Manila. The streets are occupied by troops, who prevent the natives from going about. Hostilities have ceased. I am anxious as to the eonseoueuees which recent events may have for the Spanish prisoners, and will do the best I can for our cause under present circumstances.—General BIOS." SPAIN AND THE PEACE TREATY. A Reuter's telegram from Madrid on Tuesday says:—Senor Sagaeta this evening conferred with the presidents of the Chamber and Senate with regard to the presentation of the treaty of peace to the Court. All the Spanish soldiers have now returned from Culm. A Reuter's telegram from Madrid on Wednes- day says: —The Queen Regent has signed the decree summoning the Cortes to meet on the 20th of February, and also a decree re-estab- lishing Constitutional guarantees. FI IN THE PUNJAUB.
GHTING IN THE PUNJAUB.
FREEBOOTERS' STRONGHOLD ABANDONED. A Central News telegram from Calcutta on Wednesday afternoon says:—Further dis- patches have come in to-day from Edwardesa- bad. The fight was really of the nature of a night surprise, but the outlaws held stubbornly to their defences. The village was captured and the defences there were razed, but there was not sufficient time to clear the outlaws from some outlying defences, as the force had to retire to garrison. The outlaws, how- ever, appear to have had quite enough of it. Since the attack on Gomatti they have aban- doned the defences they held so stubbornly in Sunday's fight, and the entire place is now evacuated. Itisbelievedthatnofurthermiii- tary operations in that quarter will take place. The officer in command reports to the chief that he considers them unnecessary.
BRITISH SOLDIER AND THE KAFFIR.
BRITISH SOLDIER AND THE KAFFIR. FATAL BOXING CONTEST AT CAPETOWN. A Central Naws telegram from Cape Town on Wednesday says:—A boxing match, which has had an unfortunate termination, was brought off here on Monday night. The contestants were Private Butler, of the King's Royal Rifles, a well-known Army boxer, and a native boxer, rained "Gaorge." Both men are light-weights. The Kaffir had the worse of it all through, and in the sixth round suffered terrific punish- ment. He behaved with the greatest pluck, however, and time after time, after knock- down blows, struggled to his feet in a dazed condition, only to be floored again by heavy "upper-cuts." Finally, before the round was over, he crawlcd under the ropes out of ■ the ring. Butler was then declared the winner, and, amidst a scene of wild excitement, was carried round the hall shoulder high. Mean- while "George" lay by the side of the ring senseless. Medical assistance was summoned, but all efforts to revive the patient were un- successful. He was removed to the Somerset Hospital, where he lingered for 26 hours until two o'clock thi3 morning, when he died without having recovered consciousness. The reports of the tragic affair have aroused a general feeling of disgust. The police were represented at the fight, but neither they nor the seconds made any attempt to interfere. In all probability, some arrests will be made in connection with the
CORY V. CORY CASE.
CORY V. CORY CASE. A CORRECTION. It has been brought to our notice that there was an inaccuracy in our paragraph having reference to the suit for judicial separation brought against Mr. Herbert B. Cory, of Druidstone, Castleton, near Cardiff. The case was not heard in camera, as stated by us, but in the private room of Mr. Justice Barnes. Such a method cf hearing a case is always resorted to where medical testimony has to be submitted in relation to persons situated in the position of the young lady named as third party in this case, and in passing it may be stated that it was the medical evidence in this instance which con- clusively disproved the allegations of the peti- tioner. Counsel on both sides were heard, and in the end his lordship, by consent, dismissed the petition for judicial separation. We regret the error into which they were inadvertently led in our former paragraph.
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The Rev. E. Fow'e, patron of the Presteigne living, died rather suddenly on Wednesday morning at Falfield Lodge, Weston-super-Mare, The Earl of Aberdeen was the chief guest at a dinner of the Canada Club in London on Wednesday. Responding to the toast of "The Dominion of Canada," be referred to it as a hopeful sign that the French and English spea.1dng nationalities lived in harmony in Canada, and he thought that greater inter- course between England and 1 ance would conduce to better understanding. Referring to the Czar's proposals for disarmament, he said it was not inconsistent with a desire for peace that the Powers continued arming pend- ing a definite understanding. He was hope- ful that the conference would result in some- thing practical.
!Scotland v. Wales.
Scotland v. Wales. ANOTHER POSTPONEMENT OF THE. MATCH. SINGULAR DECISION OF THE SCOTCH; OFFICIALS. IS THE GROUND PLAYABLE Oil IS rr NOT? In another column "We]sh Athlete" asks the question, "Do Scotland want to meet Wales?" and the doubt which he entertains upon the point will, probably, enter the minds of many this morning. At twenty minutes past eleven Mr. Walter I Rees, the secretary o[ the Welsh Rugby Union, received a wire from the Scottish secretary stating that the match could not be played, and suggesting that it should be postponed until the 25th inst. About the same time we received the follow- ing telegram from our Edinburgh correspon- dent. who personally inspected the ground on Thursday morning:—The weather to-day in Edinburgh is summer-like iu its nature. An examination of the ground at Inverleith this morning by our Edinburgh representative proved the frost to be entirely out of the ground. The drainage i.s all working perfectly, and even after yesterday's heavy rain the sur- face presents a splendid appearance. The ground should be in magnificent order for the great encounter on Saturday next. The only question is, Who is right? LLWYNYPIA FOOTBALL CLUB have vacant date NEXT SATURDAY, February 11, and would like to arrange with good team.—Par- ticulars apply Secretary. e73:6
Poona Murders.
Poona Murders. THE TWO INFORMERS SHOT. THEIR LIVES DESPAIRED OF. A Central News telegv ;.n from Bombay en Thursday morning says:—The informers, Dravid and his brother, who weie to have given evidence to-morrow against the prisoners Balkrisiiun and Chapekar in connection with the Jubilee murders at Poona, were shot last night. Their condition is said to be hopeless. No arrests have yet been reported. The tragic incident has caused an intense sensation.
To-day's Money Market
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P E EfF BiRfEIXT-I AJj PAYMENT.
P E EfF BiRfEIXT-I AJj PAYMENT. TBITSTSE^S SUCCESSFUL APPLI- CATION AT CARDIFF. At Cardiff County-conrt on Thursday (before his Honour Judge Owen) Mr. C. E. Dovey, trmtee under the bankruptcy of Thomas Rees, builder and contractor, Merthyr Vale, sought to recover JESS. the value of a bill of exchange, and also a safe and set of deed boxes, given and sold to Mr. Hammond, accountant, of Pontypridd.—Mr. Baiiache appeared for the plaintiff and Sir. Sankey for the respondent — It appeared that the respondent used to do some accountancy work for the bankrupt under a contract, and was to receive JE100 a year. At the time of the bankruptcy the debtor owed him £60, and gave him a bill of exchange for 125 on account. This the trustee now sought to set aside on the ground that it waa a preferential payment.—Mr. Sankey argued that the payment was justified because the respondent was a clerk, a servant. The safe and deed boxes, it was contended, were Mid by the bankrupt to the respondent for L7, with the knowledge of the trustee.—His Honour thought the motion must succeed, be- cause the respondent was not a clerk or a servant within the meaning of the Act. lie made an order for the payment of £25. with interest at 4 per cent. for the date the money was received, and also ordered that the goods referred to were to be delivered up to the trustee. The respondent must also pay the costs of the motion.
A THIS MSG BOY.
A THIS MSG BOY. An amusing story in connection with the great Bishop Wiiberforce was told on Wednes- day averting by Dr. Newman Hall, when speak- ing at a temperance meeting in the City. He once asked the bishop if it was true that on one occasion, after examining a Sunday School he said. "Now, children, I have been asking yon a lot of questions. Jast ask me one.'5 A lad promptly took the divine at his word and put the following poser, "P-p-p-please. sir. w-w- what use was Jacob's 1-1-ladder to the angels if they had w-w-wmgs?" The bishop was said to have been puzzled, and walked the school- room pensively, until a bright idea struck him, and wheeling- round to the boys cried authoritatively, "Now, boys, you have heard that cluesticla. Why don't you give it an answer r To his lordship's further surprise one of the children had an answer re:idy to the effect that the angels could rot at that time use heir wings because they were "moult- ing' Dr. Hall was careful to add that the bishop denied being the hero, or otherwise of the story but this did not prevent its recital striking the audience as one of the best things of the doctor s speech.
THAT HARNESS. DOG.
THAT HARNESS. DOG. At Bow County-court Mrs. Catherine Kaleen ^OVVMC °J C? P°rt0r' claimed damages from Mr. Remington, a clothier, of Ratclifl'e E., lor -1 juries sustained through being at- talked by his dog. A v/itness named Cottrill said he had pre- viously been bitten by the dog Lefendant denied hat 1his was the same. dog. His Honour: Do you say this one is of good character? (Laughter.) s Deferdant: Yes sir. It is a mere puppy, quite harmless, and would play with children. (Laughter.) His Honour gave judgment for twenty guineas and coats. -=-
KEEPING UP AN APPEARANCE.
KEEPING UP AN APPEARANCE. Mr. Hiat, who. as Ernest Leicester, has been stami.g" at the Elephant and Castle Theatr» was examined in bankruptcy at Croydon 011 Wednesday. He told the court that he had earned only £ 102 thi= season, as compared with £ 500 lasx season. When he was doing nothing lie neni to money-lenders, and played solo whist at five-shilling points. He had. of course, to keep up all appearance. The Official Receiver: That:8 going quite against Mr. Justice Cave, who says a man is not obliged to keep up all appearance, but to pay his debts. The Registrar: A man must keep up an appearance if he is going to make his way in this world, or he will go to the wall. The examination way then adjourned. The total liabilities are nearly .El.OM.
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AN EXCLUSIVE PRESENT.—A DOROTHY BOX of CHOCOLATE, marked with Name. from is. 6d., 2s., 2s. od.. to M. e7000— X
Scotch Match Off.1
Scotch Match Off. 1 DO SCOTLAN D WANT TO MEET WALES 2 Some time to-day. I suppose, ne shall hear from Scotland whether the game is to be pl-jyed or not. The peculiar part of it is that I the Scotch writers are all mentioning the fact that the thaw of the last few days has been a mcst decisive one, and that the grounds in Edinburgh are in fine condition. On top of 'I that is Mr. Smith's wire to the effect that the ground is quite unplayable. If the rr.in con- tinues I suppose we ,;hall have an objection from the Scottish Union on that point—the ground will be too wet, or something. I heard an ol1Ínioll advanced on Wednesday if) the effect that it was not so much the ground that stood in the wsy of the game as the proba- bility that Scotland, having chosen a sort of experimental team, wish to try their strength against Ireland, who they, doubtless, consider less dangerous foes than the Welshmen. I should not be surprised if such was the case. Since writing the above a telegram corner to hand from. Neath stating that the match is postponed until February 25. Now, if one I may judge from the report appearing 111 another column of our Edinburgh representa- tive this is another bit of barnie by the Scotch officials. It will he rem^mbsred that last week the Scottish Hugby Union desired Wales to postpone again untiT later on in the season. The Welsh Eugby Union objected to this, and foiowing out the rule laid down by the inter- national board, decided that the match should be played on February 11. It is certain now that Scotland are determined to have their own way in the matter, for from what our Edinburgh representative says the ground is simply in. perfect condition, despite the heavy rains that have fallen ,f0r summerlike weather prevails in Edinburgh to-day. It now remains to be seen if the Welsh Rugby Union will submit to this humbug and badgering at the hands of Scotland. Clearly Scotland wish to get out cf the match on Saturday. "The ground is fit for anything," our correspondent wires, and he inspected it at eleven o'clock this (Thursday) morning. I suppose there will be meeting of the Welsh Com- mittee called to decide if they will accept the postponement of Scotland's until the 25th. It is rather a pity that the Welsh Union Com- mittee did not think of sending up a repre- sentative to Edinburgh to inspect the ground for himself. In any case, there seems likely lo be trouble ever the matter, and I should not be surprised if the case went to the Inier- rational Board. "Bat. Bail, and Wheel." dealing with ihe! prospects of the game, says:—"At present the Scotland and Wales fixture is all prospect, and no match. Considering how long the two fifteens have been chosen, it is surprising how few alterations have taken place. It would seem, however, that Internationals have a special immunity from the influenza cold which is now laying low the humbler mortal. The substitution of Moneypenny for Tulloeh in the Scotch thiee-quarter line is probably the most important alteration that has been made since the teams were originally published, ^nd it cajinot fairly be said that Scotland suffers by the change. Tulloeh to a great extent owed his place to a remarkably fine exhibition in the last of the trial matches, and he is certainly a dangerous try-getter, but Moneypenny's pace should stand him in good stead, and, moreover, he plays well with Campbell. In an Inter- national match, however, a stray alteration or two should not nave a vital effect upon the result—except when an Arthur Gould is in Ques- han-and I see no cause to modify my opinion that Wales will win, though I do not expect to see the Scottish forwards treated as the Eng- lish front division were at Swansea. That is of course, provided that they are trained, and one is justified in presuming that men playing in an Intel national match are in training." In connection with the international Hockey contest between Wales and Ireland, to be played off on the 18th inst., on the Catholic University Grounds, at Sandymount, Dublin, the following team to represent Ireland on the occasion has been picked:— Goal, S. M'Bratney (Ulster); backs, J. O'Connor (Donnybrook) and W. Knapp (Monkstown); half-backs. E. Townsend (Cork), R. F. M'Gifford (Dublin University), and R. F. Kerr (North Down); forwards, W. V. Taylor (Cork), J. Lyons (Cork), F. Lyons (Cork), O. Andrews (North Down), and P. Carton (Three Rock Rovers) (captain). The names of the Welsh competitors, which team was selected last Saturday, has been received at Dublin by the committee in charge of the contest. A good deal of interest is centred in the event, and the Welsh visitors aTe guaranteed a cordial recep- tion on the occasion of their trip to Dublin to compete in this international match. The We-t Cardiff Reserves v. Abergavenny Reserves match will cause more than ordinary interest on Saturday, owing to the fact that the locals hold an unbeaten sheet, and West hope to "busL" the sospan." The Cardiff team will be the very strongest, they can play: -tGoal, P. Douglas; backs, G. W. R. Roberts and C. Flux; half-backs, LI. Thomas (Oxford), C. Roscorla, and J. D. Volckman; forwards, P. N. Baylis, E. Bayiis, T. M. Arkell, F. M. Jones, and Lee. The first team have no match on Saturday, but play Bridgend at Llandaff on Wednesday, the 15th, and if they play up to the form they have been showing the last two games they ought to run over the team from the asylum town. At present the West attack is simply great. On Saturday last against Maindee they put on six goals in answer to two from Maindee, the centre forward (T. Y. Arkell) claiming five. and T. J. Woodthorpe the re- maining one. Eleven goals in two matches is very good for your goal average. Keep it up, West! Who is th* amateur billiard champion of South Wales and Monmouthshire is a question that for some time has wanted settling. There are quite a number of aspirants, many with excellent pretensions to class, but, unfortu- nately, no cue has troubled to take the matter up. Now, I hear that Mr. George Matthews, one of the best and most respected of our pro- ) fessional cueists, has made arrangements for a valuable silver cup to be contested for at an approaching championship meeting. Rules are being framed, and in a oouple of days Pliope to give the fullest particulars. In the mean- time, Mr, Matthews, whose address is the Rummer Hotel. Cardiff, will, no doubt, furnish preliminary particulars to those who require them. « Our Ebbw Vale correspondent seems to have got in a bit of a tangle of the Cardiff Reserves record, which, in his report of the game, he says has been smashed. That is not so, the Cardifi-Ebbw Vale game was simply an exhibi- tion one. Both teams and the referee acknow- ledged that—consequently, the match does not count in either club's record, and, as a matter of fact. under such conditions no score should have been published. WELSH ATHLETE.
KHMXG A POLICEMAN,
KHMXG A POLICEMAN, "You are strong," said Dr. John Corbett, of 44. Guiidford-road, Poplar, to 233 H, in Com- mercial-road, London, on Tuesday night. "But I am stronger, bccauoe I am a doctor." With f these words he jumped on to the constable's back. The officer had to carry his burden nearly a dozen yards before he could unhorse him. It is certain that the man of medicine v,ou'd not have behaved in this way if he had not been hilariously drunk. At Thames Police- court 011 Wednesday the doctor expressed his sorrow, and was lined 10s., W;th the alternative of seven days' imprisonment. I, S DFATH OF A MINISTER.
UDDEN DFATH OF A MINISTER.
At North Tawtou, Devonshire, cn Wednes- day the Rev. J Jeffreys, of Batherleigh Bible Christian Circuit, wrote a letter to his wife, who is staying in Wales. Immediately after, the rev. gentleman expired. The deceased had 1 been in the district for four years. A painful feature of the ease is that Mrs. Jeffreys is in Wales for the purpose of undergoing an opera- tion.
Last Night's Parliament
Last Night's Parliament The debate on the Address was resumed in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Sir E. Ashmead-Bartlett introduced a motion on the question of China, which he afterwards with- drew. Mr. Samuel Smith followed with an amendment calling attention to Romish prac- tices ill the Church, and had not concluded his speech when the House rose for the day. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—Wednesday. The Speaker took the Chair at 12.6. NEW WRITS. On the motion of Sir WILLIAM WALROND (C., TiYerton\ a new writ was ordered to be issned inr the election of a member for the Northern Division of Birmingham, in the room of the Right Hon. William Kenrick resigned. Mr. T. ELLIS (R., Merioneth) moved for new writs for the election of a member for the Rotherham Diyisioil of Y orkshire, in the place of the Right Hon. A. Dyke-Acland, resigned, and for the election of a member for Nor^h-west Lanark, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. G Hoiburn. THE ADDRESS. Upon the resumption of the debate upon the Address. Sir ELLIS ASHMEAD-BARTLETT (U., Sheffield) moved an amendment praying the Government to take early and effective measures to aS3ist the ChilleE8 L Government in maintaining the territorial independence of the Chinese Empire, especially of the province of Manchuria, in accordance with the resolution unanimously affirmed by the House last session. He prefaced his remarks by protesting against the illegal way in which the Powers had placed Prince George at the head of the Government in Crete, and declared that it was a grave danger to the Mussulman population in the island to place them at the msrey of the Christians. By the present treatment of the Sultan and of the Mussulmans in CreLe, the Govern- ment were laying up for themselves grave dangers if, unfortunately, Great Britain became involved in a Euro- pean war. (Cheers.) The present policy was particularly grave in view of cur position in Egypt. With regard to China, he declared that, until the resolution of last year was directly withdrawn, it must be looked upon as the national policy. It was the only policy, in fact, by which this country could retain her influence and commerce in China. He objected to the policy of spheres of influence, because it could only involve the partition of China, and he suggested that the Government should ê1 gree UDCll a common policy with the Govern- ments of the United States and Japan..lie pretested against any inactivity on the part of the Government while Manchuria was being over-run with Russian troops and the treaty port of Neuchwang invaded, and asked, if the Czar wished for peace, why did he riot make some practical exhibition of hie desire. Mr. JOSEPH WALTON (R.. Earnsley) thought nothing should he done which would permlt Russia to shut the door against British trade in China He complained that British com- panies were not being treated as well as Russian. Mr. BECKETT (U., Whitbfi seconded the amendment. He could Hot, however, support the policy laid down by the mover, because it would inevitably lead to a war with Russia. Mr. GIBSON BOWLES (U.. Lynn Regis) was unable to support the amei1dment, because the territorial independence of Manchuria was gone as soon as the British warships were ordered to leave Pert Arthur. He consideredthe Govern- ment deserved great credit for the success of their negotiations which led up to the opening of Nanning. He hoped the policy of main- taining the integrity of China mid of British rights would be studiously and firmly pursued by the Government. Mr. YERBURGH (LT., Chester) was glad that the Government were endeavouring to come to an understanding with Russia in China, and hoped it would be successful. He congratulated the Government upon the success which had attended their foreign policy in China. Mr. BRODRICK (Under Secretary for War) said the motion was of a different character from that of last year. If it meant anything at all it was a direct guarantee to China that we would protect her territorial integrity. The Government recognised the necessity of pro- tecting British interests in China, and they had to maintain in an age of competition that which was acquired in an age of monopoly. They ought not to look upon the opening of China. as a bar to British trade, providing that proper securities were given. These securities had been obtained, and, consequently, the development of the country, by whoever under- taken, must be favourable to British trade. The progress in the direction of commercial con- cessions had been absolutely consecutive through the past year. The Government had decided to send an officer to survey the Yangtze waterway and discover how far it was navigable. The opening of Nanning as a new treaty port was a matter for special con- gratulation. With regard to concessions, the number of miles of railway for which conces- sions had been granted to British subjects amounted to 2,802 miles, and a monetary value of twenty millions sterling. He denied that Great Britain was being squeezed out of China, but success in China, lay more in coming to terms with other nations than by exciting their antagonism. (Cheers.) Sir EDWARD GREY fR., Northumberland, Berwick) said what was wanted was not so much quantity of concessions as quality. The value of concessions must in the end depend upon the progress of reform in the administration of the Chinese Government. One great object of our policy should be to have an understanding with Russia. He did not think Russia had designs on Peking, but unless there was more openness and good faith on both sides there would be a recur- rence of old difficulties. He thought the oppo- sition of foreign nations to the policy of the open door was breaking down, and he saw in the best guarantee for peace. (Cheers.) After some remarks from Mr. Moon and Mr. Provand, Sir E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT said he was quite satisfied with the discussion, and asked leave to withdraw the amendment. The amendment was accordingly withdrawn. LAWLESSNESS IN THE CHURCH. Mr. SAMUEL SMITH (R., Flintshire) next moved an amendment expressing regret that, having regard to the condition of lawlessness now prevailing in many parts of the Protes- tant Church of England, the Queen's Speech contained no reference to a subject causing great anxiety to many of her Majesty's subjects. The hon. member said the Church was honeycombed with secret and semi-secret societies whose sole object was to introduce Romish practices. He read to the House accounts of services in oertaiu churches, and asked why the bishops could not stop this tomfoolery. These practices had come about because the bishops h id for a number of years been false to their ordination vows. There had been a gradual revolution, until now we were 111 the position of having a Church almost Romanised in a Protestant country, with a vast majority of the laity opposed to the new prac- tices. He was referring to the te:>chiRg of traIl- substantiaticn, the mass. and the worship of the Virgin Mary in the theological manuals used in the training colleges. Mr. BALFOUR: Do I understand the hon. member to say that these doctrines are taught in all the manuals used in the theological colleges? Mr. SMITH: Not in all. but in many of them. The voluntary schools, he added, were being used to inoculate the children with Romish doctrines, the necessity of going to the confessional, and of receiving absolution. The hon. member was speaking at half-past fve, when the debate stood adjourned, and the House rose. PENDING ELECTIONS" Subject to the arrival of the writs as expected, pollings will take place as under in the following constituencies:—Londonderry, the 16th insL; North-west Lanarkshire—nomination the 15th inst., and polling the 21et. In North Bir- mingham, where Mr. Middlemore, the Unionist candidate will not be opposed, the nomination will be on Monday or Tuesday. The joint Unionist Committees of North Bir- mingham met on Wednesday evening and formally adopted Mr. J. T. Middlemore, who is also a Liberal Unionist and a well-known Bir- mingham philanthropist, as their candidate for the vacancy created by the retirement of Alderman W. Kenrick. The Giadstonian Liberals have resolved not to contest the seat. NEW LIBERAL LEADEE-HIS OFFICE. The Glasgow and Lanarkshire Association of London having written to Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman congratulating him on having been elcvtcd "to so high a position as the leader and spokesman of a great historical political party," Sir Henry has replied: "I am glad to know that old associations are not forgotten, and that in the discharge of my new duties I shall have the sympathy .of those who. like myself, spring from the banks of the Clyde." FRENCH PRESS ON THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. Some of the comments of the Paris papers on the Queen's Speech were telegraphed by Reuter on Wednesday. The "Figaro" says: — The distinctive character of the Speech is its reserve. Thanks are due for this discretion, which is somewhat haughty, perhaps, but cer- tainly in very good taste. Let us congratu- late ourselves OIl seeing that the cause of pcace has been sincerely served by the British Minis- try, and let us remember that. when ail equivocal or bitter expression might compro- mise. everything, the situation is completely saved by the policy of silence, which is a mark of deference and courtesy. j The "Gaulois" says:— Everyone in the two Houses is prepared to vote laurels to Lord Salisbury for his foreign policy. As for the domestic reforms mentioned in the Ministerial programme, none of them appears calculated seriously to shake the firmest cf Cabinets, nor I even to give rise to any animated debate. There is. however, one question which, whatever Mr. Balfour may say. may stir public opinion to its depths, as, indeed, it already does. and which may completely modify British policy, namely, the question of ritual in the Protestant Church, rix-3 position of the Government is very deli- cate. i
To-day's Racing, j
To-day's Racing, j LEICESTEU MEETING. >T)TES AND ANTICIPATIONS. LEICESTER, Wednesday. Fields ruled small this afternoon, but an improvement in that respect may be looked for to-morrow, when some of the following selec- tions may secure the judge's verdict:- Wigston Steeplechase—NIGHTLINGER. Selling Hurdle-ASPIXALL. ilumberstone Maiden Huidie—NEVER SAY DIE. February Hurdle-HILL GREEN or MITRE. Selling .Steeplechase—FAIRY LIGHT. Harrington Steeplechase—MAISGO. VENATOR.
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TEXBY. Wednesday. Promoted by a gallant band of sportsmen of 111e right sort, the gatherings at Knightson are immensely popular, and provide one of the chief social features of the Western hunting season. Cniy favourable weather is needed to ensure success. In this important respect the outlook is rot very propitious this erening, inasmuch as a fierce south-westerly gale is in evidence. This evening the fashionable seaside resort was full of visitors to iDe meeting, whibt most of the county gentry are entertaining house parties. Most of the horses engaged are in the neigh- bourhood. and good fields can be confidently anticipated. My selections fur the opening day are as folio v — Visitors' Hurdle-RUPEE. Penally Steeplechase—LITTLE NORAH. Licensed Victuallers' Selling Hurdie—HAWICK- Town Steeplechase—ZODIAC. Cresselly Steeplechase—CONNAUGHT RAN- GER II.
OLD SAM S FIX ALS.
OLD SAM S FIX ALS. LEICESTER MEETING. 1.30—ARE YOU THERE map!. 2.0—SIMON PURE (nap'. 2,50—CYNOSURES or EVLRLEIGH. 5.0—VIC. 5.30—BLACK LION. 4.0—FAIRYT QUEEN II. TENBY MEETING. 1.45—LITTLE NORAH. 2.2C—WIDGER'S SELECTED. 3.0-KEYMER. 5.45—MARY STUART. 4.20—1TERPSICHORE II. I 'lREBLE EYEXT-AHE YOr THERE. SIMON 1 PURE and FAIRY QUEEN n.
IPADDOCK FINALS-I
PADDOCK FINALS- I !LATEST FROM THE COUNSEL BARBARIC, HILL GREEN, SYNDIC and GREENMOUNT.
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The Champion's one-horse selection to-day is MANGO.
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SPORTSMAN- VIGILANT. 1.30—Are You There. 2.0—Simon Pure. 2.50—Everleigh or St Patricia II. 3.0-N*ic or 'Hili 5.30—Black Lion or Mondino. 4.0—Fairy Queen II. or Mango. MAN ON THE SPOT. 1.30-Are You There. 2.0—Simon Pure. 2.30—EvcrJeigh. 3.C-Hill Green. 0.30-Blaek Lion, 4.0—Mango. SPORTING LIFE-" AUGUR." 1.30-Are You There or Nightlinger. 2.0-Fsquebagh or John Muilins. 2.50—Tuscan Queen. 5.0—Hill Green or Vie. 3,50—Black Lion or Fairy Light. 4.0-Mango or Senlae. MAN ON THE SPOT. 1.30-Are You There. 2.0—Barbaric. 2.30—Mr Wyld's selected. 3D-Hill Green. 3.30—Black Lion or Bohemia. 4.0-Mango. BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE—"TIP." 1.30—Are You There. 2.0—Bstrbaric or Aspinall. 2.30-Cynosnru," 3.0—Viv and Grand AtLack. -Boheiiiia or Black Lion. 4.0—Mango tin the absence of Fairy Queen II.)
THE RIDING OF SLOAX.
THE RIDING OF SLOAX. A good idea of Sloan's riding is given by the "Road." In a driving, whirlwind finish tsays the writer) Sloan practically has no seat in the saddle. He is crawling over the shoulders I and neck of his horse. Mapping out his course as nigh the middle of the track as possible, so as to avoid danger of collisions and attendant fouls, he begins the all-important run by crouching down so low as to half create the impression that he has been injured or stricken by some sudden indisposition, and that in iiis helpless condition he will be unseated in a tew morp bounds. The next peculiarity noted about Sloan is the manner in which he grips or clamps the side of the struggling horse with his knees. Dropping forward until h s elbows press the base of the horse's neck as tightly as would a pneumatic collar. Sloan contrives to get his head below the arcised bow of the thoroughbred, and seemingly encourages htm to renewed efforts. In such situations the r 1 e- inier jockey looks oblivious of his surroundings. Horses may be bumping into the steed he seems a part of, or heading him in the contest, he makes no sign and drives on until the goal is attained. Sloan seldom strives to ride a whip- ping finish. He favours milder, persuasive efforts, and i-c--ie theorise that Sloan is calling a horae pet and endearing names when urging him to put iorward his best foot. When Sloan use-; the whip he is, in a majority of instances, t making a demonstration to appease the public. He has called on the animal by his peculiar, vigorous methods, usually fraught with success, and, aware that he i<s defeated, picks up and has recourse to the whip simply to satisfy the grand stand delegation that the horse is not "a dead 'un."
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ILI WATK ASYLOI OX FIRE.
LI WATK ASYLOI OX FIRE. 'I HEROIC RESCUE OF A PATIENT BY A DOCTOR. I An Aberdeen correspondent telegraphed on I Wednesday night: —An alarming fire broke out tills afternoon at Aberdeen Asylum, involving the destruction cf the laundry, and endanger- ing the lives of the asylum patients. The whole staff ol attendants were summoned in order to get the patients taken out of danger, but this was a task of some difficulty, as the patients were all on the upper floor, and could hardly be induced to leave the burning build- ing. Finally the whole of the patients except one woman were removed. The remaining patient, who was an elderly person, endea- voured to escape by a window. She thrust her head and shoulders through the bars. but, of course, escape in this fashion was impossible. Dr. Moir and Dr. Matthew rushed for a ladder, and. placing it against the wall, the last- named mounted it. The ladder gave way at thf foot. but Dr. ivtoir succeeded in keeping if steady. Ji colleague nc-ized the intensely heated ba 1". tore them from their fastenings, and pulled the woman through. With great. dimcttity. and smarting with. pain. he carried his charge down the ladder. Her hair was burning, and her clothes were in frames. Great excitement prevailed amongst the other patients, who rushed about the grounds shriek- ing and gesticulating. The laundry was reduced to ruins.
CERTIFIED CIR C I LATIOXS.
CERTIFIED CIR C I LATIOXS. The subject of the circulation of papers ano certificates re-.ating thereto engaged further attention at Bow-street, London, on Wednes- day. when James Dudley Morgan, of Southend- on-Sea; Joseph William Worfoik, of Luleham- road, Catford: and Reginald W. F. Berkeley. of Traver-road. Finsbury Park, appeared (before ,<r J. Vaughan) to adjourned summon-es charging them with obtaining on July 23. 1898. a sum of JE92 Is. 2d. from Messrs. T. B. Browne and Co. ^Limited), advertisement contractors, by false pretence;. Mr. Biron supported the summonses; Mr. Warburton appeared for Morgan. Mr. W. Wright for Worfoik. and Mr. G. Maffey fol" Berkeley. Morgan was managing director of the Morgan Publishing Company (Limited). Worfoik ac- countant and secretary, and Berkeley manager of the advertisement department. The com- pany published two papers, called Anecdote- and Domestic Life," and advertisement orders for these papers were obtained from Messrs. T. B. Browne and Co. conditionally upon there being a circulation of no: less than 150,000 per issue of each paper. A sum of £ 10 per page was paid for these advertisements, and it ia allleged that £ 92 odd was obtained in respect of them by certincates giving an exaggerated account of the circulation. Some further evidence having been given, Sif James Vaughan pointed out that there was no evidence to show that defendants had ever used the mcney in question. Mi. Biron said a cheque had been put ia endorsed by Worfolk. Mr. Wright: As secretary. Sir James Vaughan said he would adjourn the summonses for evidence to show who received the money. Mr. Warbufton asked the magistrate to say that there, was no evidence against his client Morgan, but Sir J. Yaughan said he must observe PShmtces hamthe scahtes ctherodidom adjourn all the summonses.
VOLO TEER BiE
VOLO TEER BiE<S CLATIOXS. Under the new regulations framed for tha purpose of securing a higher standard of efficiency amongst Y olunteers. the men (sava a military correspondent! will be called upon to fire at 400 to 600 yards ranges. The days of the 2C10 yards maximum practice range are ax, last doomed. It has been found by the autho- rities that many corps had a woful percentage of poor, or, rather, "no class" shots. For any Useful purpose as a fighting body such Volun- teers might as well be disbanded, and the War Office in future means to insist on a higher percentage of marksmanship among our Volun. teers. Men who cannot shoot are of no value as soldiers nowadays. The Volunteers will have to make at least two visits to the butts each £ _ear. and engage in collective as well aS individual firing. To recoup them for the extra work put upon them mileage will be allowed. In other words, they will have their expenses to and from the ranges met by a Government or W ar Office grant. The changes indicated are. it is to be hoped, but the begin- ning of a broader and more liberal policy of dealing with the Volunteer force. It is not to be expected that with a hard and fast Govern- ment allowance of thirty rounds of ammuni- tion jannum that men can become passable, much itit eHlen. shot*. True, they may buy more at Government rates, but if a Volunteer goes to the buth and gives his time and atten- tion to learning how to shoot a far larger 'Jowance of cartridges should be given. But that is relatively a small affair compared with other matters. The Volunteer Artillery is still left without a modern type of cannon, or even practice in working the newer guns, Indeed, there is a group or regiment of six batteries which, if mobilised, must proceed to ground where an enemy would open fire upon them from 4.000 yards range. and they would be unable to reply, as their pieces have only au, effective range of 1,800 yards.
GAME FOR CATS.
GAME FOR CATS. Judge Coventry had before him on Wednes- day. at Blackpool, a case in which John Mor- gan sued Miss Pri.seilla Smith for the return of a black cat. The plaintiff lost his cat. and dis- covered that the old lady had it. Mr's. Mors?.* identified the cat. and while she wac. doing so the Judge sa.id: "Well, what do you think about it. It does not appear to be very fond cf you as yet." His worship asked her to call it. The lady uttered the word "Kit," but the feline did not take much notice of her. and it was replaced in the basket, only to be repro- duced again for the plaintiff. He then called "Kit," whilst the defendant at the other side of the court shouted Nell, Nell." amidst roars of laughter. The cat was again basketed, but at the request of the Judge the court. official took it to the defendant,, who. pulling- it out. kissed and fondled it. It was said that the defendant's cat slept on her piliow. but this one would only repose at the bottom of the bed. Miss Smith said the cat was hers. It had characteristics of its own. It would play "bo- peep" on the stairs with her. The Judge eaid that in the present instance he would leave the cat to decide. It seemed very fond of t-ne de- fendant, in whose charge it had better remain.
DRIVEN INTO A RIVER.
DRIVEN INTO A RIVER. A Sensational adventure happened on Wed- nesday; evening to Mr. Leigh Bennett. membef for the Chertsey Division of Surrey. He waf announced to speak at Ripley. but a telegram was received stating that the hon. member would be unable to attend It was subse- quently ascertained that. the night being wet and stormy, the < 'tchmaii mistook a turning, and drove the carriage into the backwater of the River Wey at Woking. The water was very high, and the coachman, Henry Leach, was swent from his seat and drowned. Mr. Leigh Bennett and Mr. J. A. Fyner (who was also ii the brougham managed to open the carriage door and save themselves, after a s-evere struggle. A boy who was on the box with the coachman seized Mr. Leigh Bennett's coat ttiis. and so escaped. The two horses were eventually recovered by means of ropes.
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