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HOUSE OF.LORDS.—Monday. IJIM.S ADVASCKI).


.


Coinage (Light Gold) Bill, Light l{ail« y t ^ Hill, and London County Council


not to insist upon tlioir •


scope of tho Bnbcry (Public Bodies) Irovo to persons holoing oflico under tlio Grown.


Tin? ■nOYAT, ASSKNT.


and private measuros, including tho - - - Cruelty to and Protection of Chihlren IhU and UiO


Royal Assent was given byCommi


;” y commission to .IS pubRo „.,l,.mnff tlio iTovontion Ot


Local Governmont (Scotland) Bill. . nOGSK OP COMMONS.


justify removing her. Tlio pumps wore giving troublo.


to tho Sultan readied tlio Admira ty on Sunday, a noUnod that tlio ve-ssel was st.l and tliat tho water was, not


Lord G. Hamilton, replying to Sir Stated that tho last telrgram


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SOUTH ArnicAX TnAnn.. In reply to questions addressed to liim ,, p


lion. Ba?t, and also hy Sir G. Campbell, « » « “ • “ Worms said it was intendod to grant a


company wliicli liad been poses of trade and colonisatiiiii in the territories


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African Republic; it was grounds that tho diarter should bo


aV


nortli of Uritish Recliuanalnnd and of tho Soutli 'J'"'


would call attention to tho subject on thoAppropna tlon Bill. TU


t’AI.UAU-SQUAIlK lOUNTAlSS. Sir U. Maxwell informed Mr. Kimbor that tho


wfttor supplied to tho fountains in Trafalgar'Oqwavo was not gonorally foul, and tlio ordinary source ot supply was from tlio artesian well at tho back of tho National Gallery (from wliich was^ also supplied th^o royal palaces and tho public buildings at tho >\cst- ond), supplemontod by the condensed water—not


bilgo water—irom the pumping-engine. W>:ST AUSTUAMA.


Mr. ^V. n. Smitli wUInlrow tlio M'estern Australia


Constitution BUI, promising to reintroduce it e.irly noxt session.


TKCHSICAI. IXSTnCCl roN V o ,-ii *.


Technical Instruction Blit, Mr. Picton moved to re­ port progress, thinhing tho present Into period of tho BCBsion to bo a very incnnveniont time at which to proceed with a bill of such great importance.^ fho motion was resisted by tho Govornment, and rojoctod on a division hy 1)8 to 18. An amendment of Mr. Channtng providing tliat wliero there w-as a school board it should liavo priority under tho hill, tho local authority coming in in dofaiilt, or wliero there was no school board, was discussed at considerablo length, and rojcct'‘d by 80 to '20. Otlior amendments wero considered, but not very much progress had boon made, when, at '20 minutes before twelve, tho further consideration of tho hill in Committco was ad­ journed.


Tho nou30 having gone into Committco on tho Subsequently thn rubilc Works I.oan Bill, Infec­


tious Disoaso Notification Bill, and Interpretation Bill wore read a third tmio, and on the second reading of tlio Appropriation BiH J. Swinhurno adverted to tlio cliarter about to bo granted in rospoct of certain territory in S’outli Africa, to wlnciireforcnco had beou made earlier in tho evening. Baron II. do M'orms ox- plainod tliat thoGovernmont, l>y granting tho charter, did not nssumo any of the grave rosponsibilitios which attached to an o.xtenston of protoctorato. Tho bill was tlien read a second time, and tho House ad­ journed.


nOUSR OK LORDS.—Tuesday. • CASlIMKUn.


tho Viceroy of India had felt bound to accept tUo resignation of tho ruler of Caslunoro for Iho present, and to place tlio .state under a native council, super- visod by a resident, but tliero was not the slightest intention to annex Ciisiuncro to Indi.a; on tho con­ trary, tliry had every hojia that when tho stjito of tilings had been remedied, tho lato ruler would bo advised to roassumo Irs state, and to govern in a way which would ho a benefit to liis subjects.


nOCTlNU WOIIK. Several bills were advanced a stage, and their


lordships adjourned until half-past four o'clock on ■Wednesday afternoon.


TWEI.VK o’clock nCl.K.—I.XDIAN llODOBT.—TIXnS’ICAI. TKACIIINO.


IlOnSIC OF COMMONS.


'' otlier special defenco works, leaving still to bo expended Rx. 1,750,000 on railways, and Rx.2,500,000 for other special defenr.o works, 'fho discussion wliich followed was not brouglit to a closo until nearly mid­ night, when tlio Technical Instruction Bill was taken up.


answered, tlio Chancellor ol tlio Lxchequor moved tlio suspension of tho twelve o'clock rule in order that Government business might bo proceeded with after that hour; and an amendment of Mr. K. Robertson proposing lliat tlm resolution should not apply to tlio Technical Instruction Bill was negatived by 81 to 15. Tho Appropriation Bill having passed through Coin- mitteo, Sir J. Gorst unfolded tho Indian Budget and roviowed tlio state of Indian finance. In regard to tho year ended on March 81 last ho stated tliat insU'ad of tho c'stimatod deficit thero had been a small surplus of R.v. IO18OO, while as to tho current year tlio Budget cstimato showed an ostiinatod surplus of Ilx.lOG,300, which had been considerably raised by tho Incrcasoof not revenuo which had taken p'.aco. Out of tho oxpondituro of tho present year no loss than Ux.l,108.000 liad been spent upon special dofcnco works. Up to the present timo Ux. 10,500,000 had beou expended on frontier railways, and Kx.3,000,000 on


T1 IE EM I> (I ESS E R EOERICK. nor Majesty tlio i-'mpress Krcdericlc, accorapaniod


by bor daugliters. recently visited Braunfels, tho rosidenco of tho Prince and Princess do Solms. Her Majesty’s principal object w.is to soo tho monument of tho lato I'mporor Frederick ; and immediately after hor arrival at Braunfels, sliodrovo there, accompanied by tho Princo and Princess do Sohns. Every portion of tho moimmout was thornugiily examined by tho Empress, w Ijo


Vf'ir I f . i ,


Ifl' ' M I k M TlP.I\IO TIB.


tyiaicts tho nows pulili.slioil by tho Tatis journal, Icllmrc, ot an allogprt rovolt of Tippoo Tib, and do-


Tho Govemmentof tl.o Congo State positivelj- con-


clares tlia. this report is nothing but a continu.ation of tho malovolont statements published by certain Froncli papers acainst the work of civilisation and progress um ortakrn by tho King of tho liolgians. M. Hancuso, tlm I.olgun Itcsidont at Stanley Falls, Avho arrived hero the other night, stated in thS course


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last tho state ot affairs was most satisfactory. Tho Europeans were on tlio bestottornia both 4ith tlio nogroos and Arabs. The alarming reports published by, some-French journals svro considered bv' M Ilanouso’ to-be-improbable, and ho points out that


Fails in April


Rttchid, whosa namo.is mentioned by tho FoKain Is not the son of Tippoo Tib, but ono of his ailics named Ren Sidi.


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of absence, and loffc Homburg for Miinstor, in order it IS reported, to bavo an Interview with tlio Emperor regarding tbo Imponding visit of tlio Czar.


Count nERUKUT Bismarck has interrupted his loavo


. ot^ architcciuro wljich .were adopted in tho building of tlie castle, during tho course of centuries, had been faitlifuHy preserved, Ilor Majesty also examined tho picture gjiUcrics, which contain many fine works of tljo old master.*?, and also tho collection of armour and weapons, .and tho family musoum, which contains amongst its treasures tlio wedding dress of Saint P.lizalicth, a very valuable curiosity. After luncheon tho l‘'mpres.s and lior daughters wont again to tlio monument, where tho members of tlio committco wlio had erected it had assembled. Her Majesty had kind words ot congratulation for each gentleman, and expresFod lier gratification at finding that tho words on tho monument, "To thoir noble, nover-to-be-forgotten Emi>eror Frederick,’* aro truo and lioartfelt in tlio Snlms land. Tho departuro other Majesty took place amidst tho hurrahs of tho school cliUdrcn, and tho did warriors who had ser\-od under thoir rovored Field-Marshal, tho Emperor Frederick.


cspocially commented on tho happy clioico of tho Begas bust of tho lato ICmperor. Her Alajcsty then drove to tho c.afitlo, whicli slio carefully inspected. Sho expressed great p’easuro at tlio careful and artistic mannor in which tho castlo had been restored, so that tho different styles


expressed her higii approval of it, and After tiio various questions on tho paper had been Viscount Cross, replying to Lord IIcrscliDlI, said ncsisK.es I'onwARHKn.


delay, and,its issue could not ^ postponed until next Session. Sir J. Sw>” burno mtimatod Hiat ho


^ . giving


^ and to


In course of ft sitting, wiiich las^J Bill' tlireo-i|unttetB of nn


(iroland) ■ulciclod


advanced; a stage, and thoir ' f ‘' “'^ d in e tho , , 'iontion IliU


T H E G R E A T L O N D O N S T E I K E . demonstration in h yde park.


Tho strike of London dock labourers conUnucs to


spread. It was said that between 70,000 and 80,000 men were on Monday out. A number of meetings wore hold on Saturday, at two of which Mr. Sydney Buxton, M.r., spoke, expressing a hope that arbitra­ tion would bo resorted to. On Sunday a great de­ monstration took place in Hydo-park. Hero tlio idea of arbitration was denounced, and it was stated that it was in contemplation to call out tho omployiis at tho gas works, so as to throw London into dark­ ness. A resolution in support of the strike move­ ment was carried. THE STRIKE SPREADS.


ing spreading far beyond tho labourers with whom it originated, and largo numbers of carmen and men connected with tho iron and coal industries had joinod tho strikers. It was reported that attempts had been made, to induce tho gasworks mon and tbo railway cmployds to swell tho ranks of tho dis­ contented, but up to Tuesday morning without success. Tho utmost inconvonienco was then being experienced at tho docks, where a largo number ,of sliips wore lying, some of tliom with perisliablo articles, and no ono to unload thorn. Vessels wero also unable to sail for want of coals. A procession of tbo strikers again took placo on Monday, and meet­ ings wero held, at whicli it was rcsolvod to hold out until thoir demands wero conceded. Efforts havo been made by woU-knowii traders and public men in tiio City to try and effect a Ecttlomont, and on Mon­ day a conference was hold at tho oflicoa of tho Mill- wall Company, when a number of representatives of tho working men at tho grain docks were present, and tho situation was fully discussed. There was, however, no sign at all on Tuesday morning of termination to tho strike, and in tho meantime money was Bowing in from various sources for tho support of tho mon on strike. Tho following important manifesto by tho Strike


Tho great strike in tbo docks was on Tuesday morn­


Committco was issued at a lato hour on Monday night:


MANIFESTO'of UNITED DOCK LABOURERS’ STRIKE COMMITTEE.


P’ellow Countrymen,—Wo, tho undersigned, who


have resolved to unite our efforts to bring tho dock labourers’ strike to a successful issue, strongly depre­ cate tlio rasli action taken by unorganised workmen, not directly connected with tho dock work, of coming out on strike without reflecting that by so doing tlioy are increasing tho strain upon tlio Strike Committee’s resources and lessening tlio chances of success for tho dock labourers. IVo insist that any body of men who do this without consulting tho committee aro hinder­ ing the movemdht and playing into tho hands of tho onomios of tho dock labourers. Wo aro appealing to tbo public for funds, which aro being generously sub- scrihod, but not a penny will bo paid to mon engaged in any trade or occupation wlio come out on strike without our authority. Tho success of the dock ■ labourers is assured, owing to their splendid determination, their perfect orderli­ ness, tlio assistance of tho Trades Unions, and a sympathetic public; but tliis opportunity may bo thrown away by want of discipline and forcsiglit on tho part of tlioso whoso zeal outruns thoir discretion. Organisation must precede strikes or failure is cer­ tain.— Henry I’hilllps, Alderman; James Toomoy, Chairman Amalgamated Stovedores’ CommiLtco; T. W. ^Villiams, Secretary Amalgamated Stevedores’ Vrotection League, Branch No. 1; T. M. Walsh, London District Secretary, National Amalgamated Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union; George Donaldson, National Amalgamated Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union, Tidal Basin Branch ; Stoplion Sims, Secretary Amal­ gamated Stevedores, Branch No. 4; W. Geagh, Secre­ tary United Stevedores, Branch No. 2 ; Donald Miller, Secretary Amalgamated Stevedores, Branch No. 3 ; G. Miller, East London Painters’ Trade Union; Chas.


Ivelf, Secretary Amaigamaceil Stevedores, Branch No 35 ; Thos. II. Camp, Secretary Amalgamated Steve­ dores, Brandi No. 9 ; Chas. Cater, Secretary Tea Operative Association, No. 1 Brandi; Thomas n. Clarke. Secretary Amalgamated Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union (Green's Home).


NO RENTS TO BE PAID.


duo in East London on Monday from tho labourers. A white banner was fitretdied across llungerford- fitreet, Commercial-road, bearing tho following in­ scription: “ As WO are on strike landlords need not call.’* A similar bannor was hanging at tho top Star-street, Commercial-road, inscribed as follows:


Our husbands aro on strike; for the wives it is not honey.


And wo all think it is right not to pay tho landlord’s money.


The rent that’s duo wo’ll pay you when the strike is ended.


ADDRESSING THE STRIKERS. On Monday, at tlio dock gates, when Gio march


was over, Tiiorno presided over a great meeting addressed by Jolm Burns and Henderson. This daily meeting after tho march has become tlio recognised convention of the strikers, whereat announcements of future proceedings aro made, and a review is made of tlio day’s work. Thorne drew a parallel between the gasworkers and tho dockers, and sliowcd how re solution had


W ON’ TllK OAS STOICKUS’ I'inilT,


as it would yet win tlio dockers’. Then Burns g.avo (says a sympathetic reporter) his daily review of tho day’s work. Ho referred to tho orderly conduct of tho demonstrators. He had received letters, ho said, from shipowners asking him to got tho men back to unload certain cargoes of perisliablo articles, such as fruit and meat. They told him tlieir goods would spoil “ Give them to tlio starving dockers, then,” responded Burns. “ IVo'll undertake tiio unloadiog.if tlio goods wore for tho starving poor, but not for tho rich loafers wlio enjoy all tlieso tlungs now. Then ho re­ ferred to tlio conduct of tho women and children, and as ho referred to tho sulferings which they had under­ gone so bravely, to tho noble spirit of the wives and the yearning faces of tlio littio ones as tlioy had hungrily clung about liim for food tickets, tho tears rolled down Burns’s cheeks, and ho only restrained himself (continues tlio reportor of a sympatlietic evening paper) by a tremendous otTort, and went on to speak of tho arrangemenia for distributing relief.


No money was to bo given, ONLY TiCKirrs


for provisions, “ for,” said ho, “ tins is no strike pot-house loafers, %vho want to get money for drink.” Then Henderson took the opinion of the meeting as to whether tliey should hold out or arbitrate. Ho said frankly that tho committee did not wish to bide from tho men tliat if they decided to hold out they must brace themselves up to face oven worse than what tiioy were facing now, that tlioy must make up tlicir minds witli a full know­ ledge of all that holding out meant. Tho speaker evidently made his jiicturo of the prospect as dark as possible, so that tho decision of tlio men should bo given unbiassed by any dehisiou of getting easy con­ ditions during tho struggle. But tho reply ot “ Ifeop it up as long as they like” was as unanimous and firm as tliougli he had told them that they would got £5 a week during the struegle. Tho speaker, referring to tho demojistration of Sunday, said that he couldn’t help thinking while tlio jirocession was in progress


PAST TIIK CITY CIIUnClIESi


wherein rich men wore worsliipping tho despised workman of nineteen centuries ago, tliat tho skilled workmen of tho l-'ast-cnd of London was our modern Christ; and that Labour, bearing tho burden of tho wliolo world, stretched on a cross of coaseloss toil, and despoiled by those who wero now makin;^ its sufferings, w’as on tho ovo of such a resurrection as tho world had never seen boloro. FRtcen hundred men and women employed in TUB TAir.OniNO TRADE


struck work on Tuesday morning. At tho shop Messrs. Cohen and Son, in Princes-street, East, 50 mon and women came out, demanding an increase wages and less hours. At Joffa’s, in Loman-streot, tho hands all camo out on strike. This is tho busiest time of tho year, and Mr. JefTa has a lot of work hand. Threo bo''tmaking shops in tho East-end London also turned out.


‘


ROCHESTER CEMENT FACTORIES STOP WORK. Whole fleets of vessels havo been lying at Rochester,


laden with cement principally, awaiting orders to pro­ ceed to tho London docks with largo consignments bo transhipped for abroad. Tho largo storobouses aro also full at tho numerous works on this river, and tho men havo been placed on short timo. Intimation has also been given at several of . tbo principal factories that unless .thero is a change in tbo attitudo of tho dock labourers In London so that the cargoes can leave, tho kilns must bo stopped and tho men stand off altogether. This .means widespread distress, as , cement making is tho chief industry of this port and district.


Every ono is on strike, so, landlords, do not bo oiTonded;


Tho Press Association says: Tho weekly rents fell POSITION UNCHANGED.


Wednesday morning, and although great ofTorts were mado on Tuesday in various quarters to ofToct'a settlement, both sides appeared still to bo unyielding any particular, and fully dctormincd to bold out tho bitter end. Processions, meetings, and intor-


viows took place as usual, but tho position had not on ’ ’ 'odnosday morning changed, although tho hopo was expressed that tho dock directors would sliortly bo induced to mako certain concessions which may bo acccptablo to tho strikers. Tho strike of coalmon was also spreading, principally in tbo north of London, largo number of men having turned out on Tuesday.


Tho wharves havo been almost deserted,and presented most desolate appearanco. Although a largo num­


ber of tho coal merchants in St. Pancraa practically conceded tho demands of tho men, tbo latccr refused


accept tho olTor unless Jt was general throughout


thb motropolis. CIRCULAR BY THE DOCKS COMMITTEE.


Tbo London and India Docks Joint Committco


havo issued tho following circularto tboircustomors: " In conscquoDCO of tbo oxisting strike of dock labourers, tbo Joint Committeo call tho attention of


shipowners, merchants, and all others wliom It may concern, to the following regulation of tho Joint Com­ mittee, publlsliod in thoir shipping regulations and tablo of rates and charges. * Tho Joint Comraittco will not bo answorablo for any delay, loss, or damage arising from combination or strikes of any persons in tbeir employment or service, nor for any consequence arising therefrom.’—By order, n, J. Morgan, secre­


tary.” A reprosontativo of tho Central Nows had an inter­


view with Sir Andrew Lusk at tho Mansion Houso on Tuesday morning. Sir Andrew stated that his object in calling upon tho Dock Committoo was to urgo upon thorn tho desirability of arriving at somo set- tlemont of tho strike if possible. With roforonco to tlio question of arbitration ho would under no cir­ cumstances consent to act as arbitrator. Noitlior did ho think tho Lord Mayor, who was at present in Scot­ land, would consent to do so. Ho felt that it was imposBiblo for him to act, as should any disturbances


tako placo ho might bo called upon as ono of tho magistrates of tho City of London to adjudicate upon


tho matter, and ho thought that it was bottor tnat ho should bo perfectly freo to perform his duty —viz., that of seeing to tho safety of tho City.


ACTION OF METROPOLITAN M.P.’S.


A deputation of metropolitan members of Parlia­ ment, consisting of Sir Kopor Lethbridge, I^Ir. Lafono,


Mr. J. R. Cauaton, Mr. G. Howell, Mr. Pickorsgill, Mr. Rowlands, and Mr. Isaacson, on Tuesday afternoon had an interview with tho directors of tho Docks Com­ pany, and pressed upon thorn tho importance of mak­


ing concessions to tho mon, and also of meeting ro- presontatives of tho mon with tho view of discussing tlio points in dispute, arriving at an amicable scttlo- ment, and bringing tho dispute to a speedy termina­ tion. Tlio roombors of tho deputation wero very courteously received by tho directors, and it was pro- misod that their ropresontations should rccoivo tho fullest consideration.


REPLY OF THE EMPLOYERS.


Mr. Benjamin Tillot, secretary of tho Dock Labourers’ Committeo, had an interview on Tuesday


afternoon with tho directors of tho London and India Docks Joint Committco of over an hour’s duration, in. order, if possible, to aettlo tho dispute. Jt is under­ stood that Mr. Tillet. insisted on tho Gd. an hour and omploymont for not loss than four hours at a time, with tlio abolition of tho contract aystom. Tho di­ rectors, tlio chief of whom was Mr. 0. M, Norwood, gave tho following written reply: “ Sir,—I am de­ sired to acknowledge tho receipt of your communica­ tion of to-day’s date, enclosing proposals which on accoptanco of my directors will, as you state, put an end to tho strike. My board desiro me to say that, ■while much regretting tho continuance of tho strike, they aro unablo to agreo to tho proposal in question. “ am, sir, your obedient servant, H. Morgan, Sccro- tary.” Mr. Tillct, in conversation subsequently, de­ clared to a newspaper ropresontativo that tho strike would bo continued until tiio company were forced


to acecdoto tho men’s demands. PRINTING HANDS TURN OUT.


In connection with tho strike of workmen em­


ployed in tho machine department of Messrs. Spottis- woodo and Co., No w-strect-squaro. a considerable num­


ber of men who were employed as layers-on and folders, and who havo como out, assembled on Tues­ day morning on tho vacant piece of land to tho west of tho ■Vegetable Market, Farringdon-road, and took up a position facing Messrs. Spottiswoodo’s premises. It was reported that pickets liad been sent to several firms. Tho chairman of tho outdoor meeting was Mr. G. Walden, and tho principal speaker Mr. Walter Powell. Tho latter spoke only for a short timo. Ho alleged that mon employed in somo machinery rooms of printing houses had to work in cellars that a rat would look upon with disdain, and woro in receipt of wages hardly sufliciont to keep their wives and daughters in hair-oil, if they could alTord to uso it. Men had to maintain tlieir families, sometimes numbering four persons, or


12s. or 1-Js. a week, and this they found to bo im­ possible. Lot tho printers* labourers follow tho


example of tlio dock labourers, and they wore sure to win. Ho asked tho crowd present to walk in an irdorly manner through tho City to show tbo autho­


rities thoir griovancos, and not by any moans to bo provoked into violence of demonstration. A pro­ cession was tlien formed, ntimbcring several hundreds ot men, and iieadcd by a bannor bearing tho words, “ Printers* Labourers on strike; wo demand £I per week and Cd. per hour overtime.” marched tlirough tho principal streets of tho City. Concessions wore on Tuesday mado by several printing firms to tho men and bo3*s.


THE NAVAL MANCEm^JRE,S. rmiNO IN WICK HAY.


Telegrams received in Wick on Monday forenoon


reported tliat the Inflexible and Austratia of tlio enemy’s squadron had passed Dunnot Head about ton


ATTITUDE OF THE MANSION HOUSE. Tho strike of dock labourers still continued on


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breaking, and it iatho only part oE the ^gear that is not duplicated, so there was no sP«o


that could bo iitted into its P.'a“ - “ make the requiring much ingenuity and sU 1 ‘ < damage good, and it was not until


>


Monday that tlio Howo was able Sneed ahead, having been kept at five knots whilst r S s wore being offectad, thanks to our being able


t o S r T S e ship by using tho ono another. A point worth moro


is tlio high and


our fleet by tho engineer branch o£ tlie service. On Monday evening wo loamod that our Australia had spoken the


P” 1 tho sorWco


eastward through tho Pentland Hrth with morning, both steering south. Th^


Admiral Baird’s-squadron m tho Aorth battleships and one cruiser, against our squadron oE


P*®®®? thmo


two battleships and two belted cruisers. cientforco under tho rules ot tho war game. It was also


reported that four or five hostile ships Sunday night 30 miles south of 1 orttand Bill, stoam-


Ing full spood up Cliannol. Hoar-Admmal Pracoy, tlmrofore, put back for tho mouth of tlio Thames, but on Tuesday morning at daylight wo stood m for Aldo-


burgh for nows.


THE QUEEN’S VISi'T TO WALES. nECKPTlON AT DALE.


Thor woro received at Palu by Mr.Robertson and Mr.


Cecil Uaikea, M.P., Postmaster-Gonoral. In tho after­ noon tho weather was o.vccptionally fine, and tho Roval oarty drove into Bala, which is justly colobratcd for its pretty girls. Tlio old.fashioned town was crowded, and tho Queen’s arrival was tho signal for onthusiastic cheoring. Tho band of tho 2nd Battalion ot tlio Hoyal Welsli Fusiliers struck up tho Aational Anthem, and a bouquet w.ts presented to tlio Queon by Miss Sybil Clark and a similar presentation was niado by Miss Ethol Kynaston to Princess Beatrice. Captain R. D. Pryco presontod an address to her Majesty. Oakcley’s silver band played at the County Hail, and a Welsh clioir sang tho Xational Anthem. Her Majesty, who appeared somewhat fatigued by tho journey rotumed to Paid amid tho renewed mani­ festations of loyalty. Paid Mansion is but a short drive from tho station, and looks down upon tho Doe Valley from tho side of a woll-wooded slopo. Tor somo distance cro thoy roach Llanderfel Station pas­ sengers by rail can soo tbo houso through tlio trees, and above it tho flagstaff on which tho Royal Standard now lloata. Thcro is nothing pretentious about raid Mansion, but it is situated in a very pretty rural sceno. VISIT TO WRBXIIAM.


Tho Wroxhamites aro not often favoured by tho presonco of Royalty in thoir borough, for tho last recorded visit prior to that of her Majesty on Satur­ day is that of tho unhappy diaries J., when ho wa? making a final rally of his supporters to meet Crom­ well in 1G42. Jt took tho inhabitants rather by sur­ prise whoa thoir Mayor announced to tho Town Council that tbo (2ueen would vi.sit thorn, and for somo timo many were debating why sho should choso to pay this honour to Wrexham, which is chiefly celebrated for its beer and for being tho centre of a largo mining population. Many of the main thoroughfares do not readily lend thomsolves to such an occasion, some fow yards in two thorough­ fares having to bo closed to tho public altogether to prevent unpleasant crowding. Tbo Mayor of Wrex­ ham, who is most active in making preparations. Is a solicitor of high standing in the neighbourhood. Tho reception committco havo bad a conscientious worker in Mr. Thos. Bury, the Town Clerk, who has discharged tlio arduous duties of hon. secretary. Wrexham does not strike tho visitor as possessing many public buildings, but tlio natives point with somo justification to thoir parish church and its noble tower, constructed in tho last century, which claims to bo ono oE tho seven wonders of Wales. In tho churchyard are tho remains of EHhu Yale, who was tho founder of Yale College, in tho United States. Tho decorations mado by tho borough extended as far as a coal-Bkining parish which rejoices in tbo name of Rhosllanerchrugog, tho whole route of over six milos being ornamented witli Venetian masts and streamers, while floral decorations of all kinds were exhibited, together with inscriptions of loyal and hearty welcome. Tho brightness of tlio day attracted many thousands to the neighbourhood, and as excursions arrived from Liverpool. Chester, Manchester, and Birmingham tlio town was densely packed, and for somo hours before tho timo of tlio Queen’s arrival tlio whole route was crowded. At half-past two all traflic was suspended, and busi­ ness houses wero closed; tho roadways were taken possession of by a littio army of soldiers and police. Tho Royal party arrived at Ruabon from Llandorfel, and alighted and proceeded to tho carriages which wero waiting. Thoy were received by tho 1st Volun­ teer Battalion of tho Royal Welsh Fusiliers, tho band playing tho National Anthem. The Queon was escorted by a detachment of tho 9th Dcnbiglisliiro Hussars, under tho command of Colonel Leggo. Tho Royal entry to tho borougli was tho signal for tho band of tho Royal Welsh Fusiliers to play tho National Anthem. Among those present on tho grand stand at Acton - park to receive her Majesty were tho Lord Lieutenant of Merionethshire, tho Lord Lieutenant of Car­ narvonshire, tho Lord Lieutenant of Angle- son, tho Marquis of Anglesoa, tho High ShorilT of Anglosca, tho High SherifE of Montgomeryshire, tho High ShurilT of Carnarvonshire, Lord and Lady Trevor, Lord Mostyn, Lord Kenyon, tho Lord Bisliop of St. Asaph and Mrs. Edwards, tho Lord Bishop of Bangor, tlio Lord Bishop of Shrewsbury, tho Riglit Hon. II. C. and Mrs. Raikes and tho Misses Ralkes, tho Hon. J. Osborne Morgan, M.F., and Mrs. Morgan, Sir John I’uleston, M.P., tho Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M.F., and Mrs. Kenyon, Mr. Thomas Lewis, M.F., Mr. J.


i’i.« .nvoAti Lnneors anfl tbo STOPPING owing to tho capture of a “ ysterioua mdmdualwho There is-much excitement at


for some days bad been swaggonng in a very showy uniform. When asked by the dazzled spectators to what army ho belonged, the stranger replied Uiat ho was a lieutenant m tho service of the Sultan of Morocco. Tho police, however, anxious to obtain a fow raoro particulars as to his identity, took tho liberty of arresting this brilliant personage, and on overhauling his luggage they found that


a little. She is very thankful tor eltorts mis her life, but,the chaplain consider" realises tho convict’s lito beforo her


Mrs. Maybrick has been reported to'be THR prisoner's CN’DITiov


JIAYBRICK O


.


ciently improved, slio will bo removed to cm J".?' prisons whoro loiig-sontoncod prisoners f coratod. As to her two children' a bov and -I'*'' feels very keenly that thoy ouclit to hn mi*®'' hor mother, tho Ilaroooss von lioquo Th„


tho possessor not only of a varietyolumforms be- loncingtodifforentndtions.butof a largo collection


of plans of fortifications, photographs, notes, ciphered despatches, and of a number of compromising articles. His passport, however, was quite en M e ; but ac­ cording to a telegram received in Tans, losing heart, ho confessed that ho was a spy in the pay of a foreign Government, and had been instructed to procure all tho information ho could possibly collect respecting military matters in Algeria and Morocco. Ho does


not seem to havo lost his timo so far as tho amount of valuable discoveries which ho mado is concerned,


and but for his imprudonco in attracting general attention ho might yet havo added many a “ plan and “ note ” to his stock of papers.


PERILOirS VOYAGING. Captain Alsen, a native of Denmark, has succeeded


in crossing tho North Sea in a small boat, which is now at Millwall. Tho littio craft is named tho Skaw, and is only 15 foot from stem to stern, with four feet beam. Sho is covered In with a kind of docking to prevent swamping by heavy seas, and carries ono small sail. Captain Alsen commenced hia adven­ turous voyage from Copenhagen a fortnight ago, in­ tending to proceed to Hull. Being somowliat driven out of his course by contrary winds, ho decided to attempt tho journey to London, although such a voyage in so small a craft was attended by consider­ able danger, particularly as tbo captain had no ono to assist him in tho management of tho boat. Ho mado fair progress, however, until lio was for somo days again disturbed by unfavourable weather, and was driven very much out of his course. Captain Alson also began to run short of provisions, and suffered from fatigue, having to keep a sharp look-out at night, and getting only occasional snatches of sleep during tho day. He foil in with tho steamship Surmiera bound for Rotterdam, the crow of which endeavoured to dissuade him from his hazardous enterprise, and invited him to como on board. Ho, however, expressed his determination to continuo tho journoy, and having obtained a supply of provisions


proceeded to London. OUT OF DEBT.


Heligoland still maintains tho distinction of liaving


no public debt. Gibraltar is also freo of debt. Thero is somo trouble, however, in changing tho currency from English gold and silver to Spanish pesetas, a measure which has been deemed necessary; and as there is scarcely any Spanish gold to bo had—the unwieldy silver dollar, or fivo-pesota picco, being tho coin of largest denomination available—under precautions, Mr. Boyle, tbo Colonial secretary, advo­ cates a paper currency. Tho number of vessels touching at Gibraltar is enormous—6859 of nearly 6,000,000 tons in 1888, being 7-10,000 tons more than in 1887. Although there aro somo difnculties with respect to education owing to tbo variety of-creeds, still tho various schools seem to bo well attended. Tho total military oxpondituro for tho year was £237,010. Tho total population in, 1888 was 2-J,-I67, of whom 6003 were military.


FAGIN ARD SIKES. Tho partial reports which havo appeared of tho


proceedings in thoSeloct Comniitteo on the Post Ollico Sites Bill omit record of a littio incident which (tlio London correspondent of tbo Liverpool J*ost says) members of tlio Committee aro chuckling over. Ono of tho witnesses caBod on behalf of tho London County Council, desiring to impress upon tho Com­ mitteo that tho Post Oflico and tho Treasury woro in league to defraud tbo citizens of London of their just rights, described tlio coalition of tho two departments as “ a Fagin and Bill Sikes affair.” Sir Richard Temple, who was ihligently taking notes, paused for a moment, in ovidont embarrassment. Tho ^yitne8S started again, Sir Richard Tomplc plainly cogitating over tho diflicnlty. At length ho intorruptod, and said: “ Tho witness alluded just now to a Mr. Fagin andaMr. Sikos. Would ho let tho Comraittoo know whothor those gcntlomen aro in a position to .speak with special authority on tho matter ? ” Sir Richard Temple observed, by tho subdued laugliter of his collcagucs, that tlioro was u inistako Bomowhoro. But


innocently in search of information.


A YEAR’S RAILWAY ACCIDENTS. Tho general report to tho Board of Trade on acci­


o’clock. Tho Naval Reserve and artillery and rillo volunteers immediately mustered, tho artillery at tho , - ......- . ----- -


appeared in sight shortly after cloven, and when about three miles off both batteries opened fire. Somo minutes afterwards tlio Inflexible returned a heavy fire, aud ultimately steamed away to tbo south. The Anson and Collingwood wore seen approaching from tiio oast about ono o’clock, but turned soutliwarcl with tho Inflexible.


ADMIRAL llAinD KSCAl’KS I'ROM QUEENSTOWN. The Nortlnimborland, Monarch, and Iron Duke, of


tho Aclnll Fleet, sailed from Queenstown on Mondaj’ for an unknown destination. Tho torpedo gunboat Rattlesnake had watched Admiral Tyron’s sliips during tho niglit as thoy layoff tho harbour; but on Monday morning sho returned witli tho intclHgehco that thoy had sailed EN.E. at daybreak. Admiral Baird accordingly determined to escape, and tbo three vessels named steamed out of tho harbour.


ad:iiiual tryon's vlas.*?.


tated many rearrangements of Sir George Tryon’s dispositions for defenco. Ho had to withdraw his


Admiral D’Arcy Irvino’s sudden' successes necessi­


fleet to whore tho main portion of it could oxorciso a vigilant watch over tho moat important strategical points, and sent ships to reinforce somo of tho coast dcfonco fleets. Thus towards tho closo tUcao manmuvres assumed a totally novel aspect, aud another chanco was opened for Admiral Baird when ho seemed la tho least hopeful plight.


Ani?RDBBN AND LEITH CATTURRD. On Saturday morning Admiral D’Arcy Irvino with


tbo ironclads Anson and Colliugwood, of tho Achill fleet, captured Aberdeen and Petorhead, in spito of tho defending ships tho Watchful, Active, and Pigmy, which thoy oludod, and also of tho arrango- ments by which tho Coastguard were to havo given tho alarm. On Sunday tboy stoamed into tho Forth,


captured Leith, and threatened to bombard Edin­ burgh unless a ransom of a million and a half wero paid. A correspondent on board tho Sandfly says


that, in consequonco of those captures, AdmiralTryon baa sent somo of Ills ships from tho Irish Sea to strengthen tlio coast dofcnco squadrons.


ON EOAUD H.M.S. HOWB.


Tuesday evening, said: When tho Flying Squadron, under Rear-Admiral Tracoy, loft tho Downs on Sun­ day afternoon, it was to go in pursuit of tho enemy, who had appeared on tho East Coast about nino o’clock that night, tho sea being quite smooth. Half an hour later a crash was heard in tho stem chains, tho engino-room bolls wero loudly rung to reduce speed, and thoro was a sliout from tbo bridge to send certain ofTicors and men 'on dock. Tbo fastening bolt of tho steering gear astern iiad snapped in twain,


- _ almost 10,000 to ono against tbo bolt In quosUon unworkable. Thn chances aro A correspondent on H.M.S. Howo, writing lato on


' Bryn Roberts, M.P., Col. Laurie, C.U., M.l*., tho Hon. Arthur J. Welsh, M.F., Mr. Stanley Leigliton, M.P., Lord and Lady Harlech, Sir R. Green Brice, Lady Olivia Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Cornwallis West, Miss West, Lady Ocorginia Reel, Lady Florentine Hughes, Lady Trevor, Councillor John Batchard, and tho ciiairmon of nearly all tho county councils and mayors of North Wales. On tbo entry of tho Queen loud dicers woro raised and tho Royal Standard hoisted, whilst a choir of 500 voices sang tho National Autliom. Mr. Unikes proceeded to introduce Major Evan Morris, tho


battery on tlio North Head of Wick Bay, tlio Naval I Slayor anil tlio Mayoress, and Mrs. Morns prc.sontcd liosorvo and Rifles on South Hoad. Tlio Inllexiblo tkb Queen with a bardic odo composed for tho


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occasion. Tho Lord Lieutenant of tho county pre­ sented his address, which was gracefully acknow­ ledged. Tho Lord Lieutenant of tho county then introduced Captain Grifliths Boscawen, chairman of Quarter Sessions, to tho Queen. Tho Bishop of St. Asaph was then introduced, and presented an address to her Majesty, who presented him witli a written reply. Dr. Roberta with his four Non­ conformist colleagues wero then introduced and presented tho Nonconformist ministers’ address, to which they also received a written reply. Tho Town Clerk then read tho Corporation address. Her Majesty road a reply. A\mongst those who wero in­ troduced to her Majesty were Mr. Townshend, High Sheriff, Mrs. Townshend. Alderman Jolm Jones, tiady CunlifTo, Dowager Lady Williams Wynn, Mrs. Osborne Morgan, and Lady Georgina Feol. Tho clioir sang selections whilst this ceremony was pro­ ceeding. Tho Royal party then drove olT to Wrex­


ham Great Western Station, whence thoy returned to I’alo. Beforo Ii'avlng tlio ground Miss CunlilTe, daughter of Sir Robert and Lady CunlifTo, presented a bouquet to tho Queen, Miss West presented a bouquet to Frincees Beatrice, and Miss Shilah West presented a bouquet to Princess Alice of Hesso. rciNCBSS RKATRICR IN A COAL MINK.


in a pony-carriage in tho grounds at Pale, aud, tho weather being fine, had a magnificent view over tho mountainous district. During tho morning Princo and Princess Henry of Battenberg, with Princess Alice of HesBO. proceeded to tho Wynnstay Colliery, and, having fittingly attired themselves, descended tbo shaft a depth of 1000 feet. Tho Royal party wore convoyed in wagons to tho coal face, and, led by Princess Beatrice, having dislodged somo coal with a


specially prepared pick, thoy crept to tho workings, where Uio Princess discharged a blasting battery. In tho afternoon tho Queen visited Sir Theodore Martin at Bryntisilio, and afterwards received addresses at Llangollen and Corwou, tho Royal party concluding their long drivo through tho valley at Paid in tho evening. Tho reception overywhoro was most enthusiastic.


MAYOR OP WREXHAM KNIOHTED.---ROYALTY AT • U.3nMOUTH.—DKrARTORE FOR SCOTLAND.


o’clock on Tuesday night her Majesty and tbo Royal party loft Paid by special train, cn routo for Balmoral, add largo, crowds at various places assembled and raised farewell cheers to tbo bovercign.


Mayor of Wroxham to P.al6, where sho conferred upon him tho honour of knighthood. Princess Beatrice, accompanied by Princo Henry of Battenberg, pro­ ceeded to Barmouth on Tuesday, and laid the founda­ tion-stone of tho now Church of St. John, which is to be erected thcro at a cost of £20,000. At ten


The Queen on Tuesday mo'rning summoned tho The Queen on Monday morning toek a short drivo . A CURIOUS caso of rabies has just been noticed in a


middle-aged Parisian, who was under medical treat­ ment about six months ago. Ho is a baker, and he was supposed to bavo been cured, but of lato ho had become ill-humoured and sullen. Ho was given to biting tho baskets in which tho broad was conveyed to tho customers, and on several occasions ho dis­ played an inclination to try conclusions with his master's dog, Tho other day tho poor fellow at­ tracted a crowd about him in tho streets by his strango behaviour. Ho hurried along tho pavement with queer gesticulations, barking like a member of tho canine species, frighteninig somo of tho people whom ho met, and exciting the ridicule of others. Tho police, suspecting that somothing was radically wrong, took him off to tho station, and he had scarcely arrived thero when ho was soizoa with a sort of fit. Ho implored tho bystanders to leave him to himself, as ho feared that ho might hurt them, and it was arranged promptly that bo should bo removed to tho nearest hospital. Tho patient has a room to him­ self, and tho caso is exciting much interest among tho faculty. Ono rather curious symptom in this hydro- phobic relapse is that tho sufferer, seized with an in­ satiable thirst, drank a great quantity of water. Thk Belgian Exhibition in Lon don next year wil


open on April 10th. Tho Belgian Governmont havo promised £20,000 towards tho expenses, and will allow all exhibits to bo transported free by land and water.


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dents and collisions of railways of tho Umted King­ dom during tlio year 1883 shows that tho total number killed from all causes was 005, and tlio total number injuied 3326. Of those 107 killed and 1403 injured woro passengers; and 396 killed and 2193 in­ jured were railway oflicors or servants. Of tho pas­ sengers, only 11 woro killed, and 591 injured, in coo- scqucnco of accidents to and collisions between trains, tho other casualties being attributed to various other causes, and cspocially want of caution on the part of tho individuals tliomselvcs. Of suicides tlioro were 65, trespassers 230 killed and 11-1 injured. l''ifty- threo wero killed at level-crossings, and 2-t injured; while, from various otlier causes, 5-1 persons wero killed, and 87 injured. Tho proportion of passengers killed was ono in 0,9-12,330; and of injured, ono in 527,577. In 1887 tho proportions wero ono in 6,00-1,000 killed; and ono in 505,007 injured.


OVERHEAD WIRES. Regulations havo been issued by tho Board of


Trado dealing with cases in which overhead wires havo been used for tho supply of electricity. They provide that an aerial conductor in any street shall not be at a less height from tlio ground than 20ft., or whore it crosses a street 30ft., or within Oft. of any building or erection otlior than a support for tho conductor, except where brought into a building for tlio purpose of supply. Every aerial conductor shall bo attached to supports at intervals not exceeding 200ft. where tho direction of the conductor is straight, or I50ft. where tliis direction is curved, or where tho conductor makes a horizontal angle at the point of support. Every aerial conductor shall bo pro­ tected by oflicient lightning protectors of pattern approved by tho Board of Trade. Where any con­ ductor crosses a street, the angle between such con­ ductor and tho direction of tho street at tho placo of such crossing shall not bo loss than 00 degrees, and tho spans shall be as short as possible. An aerial conductor shall not bo permitted to remain erected after it has ceased to bo used lor tho supply of energy, unless tho owners of such conductors intend within a reasonable timo again to tako it into use. A notico describing every aerial conductor erected or used for tho supply of energy shall forthwith, upon receipt of those regulations, bo served upon tho Postmasler- Gcneral, together with a plan showing tho mode and


position in which such conductor is erected. Tlio Postmaster-General may require such alteration in tho position or mode of erection, or mode of uso of such conductor, as ho may think fit.


addressed a letter to Mr. Thomas .MavbrieV i>',^“ Chester, who has replied in terms mostcmi««^' has ospressed his utmost sympatliy tor'the and has frankly declared that it tho law sido he will do his utmost to restore th. hor caro. The Baroness von Roque has sinen thi'™


mutation of her daughter’s sentence rccoitnd™'”' enormous number of letters from peorfo lating her on tho result, and c.vpressinB an


en-ected“‘ '' may'^: THE “ TITLED LADY ” VISITS LIVKRrOOr


tho commutation of tho death sontenco, to have been stirring herself so busily in tho inf;.;.


Tho Hon. Mias------ , who. a few days nrevimf.. of Mrs. M


day of , last week on tho same errand; {;he°ar^l^i from London during tho afternoon, carrylof' uithi a quantity of personal belongings wrapped”uD in w brown paper parcels. Putting up at one of tho fashionable hotels, sho commenced to talk about iS Maybrick caso to anyone aho could eng.a*»o in cont-A sation, and to them she amply demonstrated Lof ay ceeding affability and volubility. She is desu'ihAi as a lady of about 30, gifted with tho mostchamiSi


aybrick. journeyed to Liverporoi f e ^


manner imaginable. Her ono and only theme wal tho Maybrick caso, and over and over agMii sho per.


sistod in declaring her ferxent belief that the con demnod prisoner—whoso lato husband, sho «aw sho had frequently had letters from-waa nor


fcctly innocent of tho charge preferred .iRainsthpr Tho reason given by “ tho titled lady,” as which shn is so well known, for coming down to Liverpool that sho was anxious to seo Mrs. Maybrick for aha felt sho could perhaps dosomething for her. ’ She had already done all in her power in London—by writinff to tho Homo Secretary, and by endeavouring to him personally, but her letters remained unanswered and when sho called at tho Homo Oniceshowai turned away by an impudent flunkey. .Sho intended doing all sho could to bring about a reprieve-in fact, slio would remain unaatisficd unless a free pardon wero accorded. Rooms wore engaged by her and sho occupied them on tho Thursday night. On being mado aware that if lier whole object }isd not been attained, tho life of tho unhappy woman foe whom sho sympathised so greatly had been saved, sho appeared to be content, and wrapping up her parcels sho loft for London by an early train.


PRE-SS OPINIONS ON TIIK CMC TIO OMT.V N.


decision arrived at by Mr. Matthews in tho ^laybrick case. It is to bo very much hoped, if not wholly to bo expected, that all tlioso persons who retain aomo reasoning faculty will recoivo it with as littio further comment as possible. Mr. Matthews’s record, both as a lawyer and a public man, despite some unfortu- nato passages, entitles his deliberate judgment, it not his Parliamentary tactics, to consideration and respect, which tins case, like the preceding ca^e ol Lipski, should greatly incroaBO. Itidocd, as has been before pointed out, it is very improbable tliat much advantage in point of substantial justice would bo gained by any alteration of tiio present system: tha advantages would lio r.itlier in tho possible disap- pearaiico and tho certain alleviation of one of tha most disgusting periodic outbursts of British foliy and indecency. Tho BaUt/ Telegraph believes tliat the decision will


Tho Salui'darj Review thorougldy approves of tho


S T E D M A N ’ S Jit TUB AUTHOn OF


uA Zi/c for » ZHk,” <fc- [Atn mOUTS KESEUVHD.] CHAFTER XII.—(C’twi'iiiKCi.)


...bileSt at the mention ot Lucy’s name, m K ‘ h“m out of sight complacently, fuUyl nmt somo day ho would ask tho pretty l l wife, aud bring a dear dauglitor in e to bo a companion for lior and tho i S e ’^knowlodgo ot Mr -rioruay;s positil


^ were very vaguo. and sho built her casi “ °^?i„lT Noslcop camo to tho oyotf of till


riar c f Upton on that night oiUior. Slio spcnl most part paomg her room rostlesslj


u —Inir for tho d.ay light. Thero was not much I •n Sis earl’s condition. Ho was conscious ad to talk to her. "nio torpor that Dr. RroughtJ snotonot had not como yot. Ho was verj-l toit tliero was a strango sarcastic tons m eyerl Sat ho addressed to her that mado her wmcl


’" ’i t ^ m S M though, oven on his doath-bed, | doli"ht in scorning and paining her. Uci


Mluded to tho Raron Duchesne, or said anothij to indiico lier to listen to his suit; ho would no| nl his approaching end ; ho snoerod at tho nursl that worthy person thought it hor duty to askl he would not like to soo a clergyman; ho f want to bo told how to dio, ho doclarod, an*


To Dr. Droughton ho was a littio moro hut ho would not listen to a word abc| • daughter.


.them let him alono and bring no ono to staro I as if ho wero a wild beast.


•‘ I bavo provided for her,” was all ho woii and then ho repoatod tho curious wish that htl


. . _


icomo back and hoar tho will road, and his oldl said no more, but inwardly resolved that in «l any flagrant injustico having been done to tb| Clarice, ho would stand her friend and try P . matters str.aight for hor.


Eis visit was oarly on this p.articular morniri I


• had important business to tako him olscwhej though bo could do no possible good at Upton | the never let anything hinder him from paj|


least two visits there in tho day. « My lady would be glad to speak to you a i


■ sir,” Clarice’s maid said to him, meeting himi • hall, as if slio had been waiting for him. “ C|


• come now?” “ Surely,” he replied, a littio surprised, “ I|


her service. I hopo sho is not ill.” “ Indeed, sir, I think she is,” tho woman :


• *« I don’t know what to mako of her. She look! slio had been crying all night, and I don’t belkl has been to bed at all.”


'W&s’disappointed, for sbo was promptly disi downstairs, and tbo door shut behind hor. “ My dear, what is wrong?” tho doctor I looking at tlio palo faco and swollen eyelids I -patient’s daughter.


r I “ Nothing. I only wanted to ask you a qui


afford general satisfaction. It Idrs. Maylirick after all is innocent, tho commutation oflicr sentence give! a chanco of further evidence, if it o.vist, being pr> duced at a later dato to disprove hor guilt and restore her to liberty. Capital punishment is tlio only sen* tcnco which is absolutely irrevocable. Lookisg cue- fully at tho caso it is seen that tliero aro problems which bafilo all attempts to solve tliem, and it can hardly be said that tlio mystery ot Mr. Maybridt'a death has, even after the long proccedincs inth&triil, and tho fierco publicity whicli has followed, been altogether cleared up. It is cerLiinly most unsitis- factory if medical science should not, even at thh timo of day, bo capable of distinguishing araenicil poisoning from gastro-enteritis produced by other causes. As to what weighed with tho Homo Secre­ tary it could not bo said on tho ono liand tliatthera was a want of grave testimony to support the fitM charge, nor on tlio other that tin doubt was suiTxioat wholly to sot aside tho verdict. The rcspomibility for tho decision now arrived at rests with tbs I^lini.ster; but it is a responsibility which simU never bo cast on tho shoulders of a single indiviJuii, however careful and however experienced lie may be. The Daily Chromch says it remains to bo seoa


whether those of tho public who regard Mrs. May­ brick as an injured individual will bo content witht.ie


course just taken by tho Secretary of State, for of them havo declared that slio “ must lie set frw.


and that any middle course will of tlv! case. It is manifest, however, that the ur*


diet of an intelligent jury, under tlio logal guulanca of a judgo noted alike for his professional acqu.^


ments and his intellectual completely sot aside on the old ■without danger of utterly discrediting ‘I . administering justice. As Mr. Matthews, aid . ■ lias been throughout his anxious invcstisstion! )


tiio higiicst iegal advice, inciudmg tiiat of who tried tho case, has sent Mrs. M.iybric. into F servitude for lifo instead of advising pardon lier, wo may bo quite domned woman is utterly unwortliy of t y wliicli has boon lavisliod upon licr. Tho Daihj cVcii-s strongly approves “J


,e.


and tiiinks it is only what miglit have lie.n c. ^ Wo do not understand anyone to argno ovidcnco, sucli as it was, proclalmeil , Irs. • . innocent. Nobody went fartlier than o say tlit


evidcnco left serious


must talio into considctation the fact ■ _ serious doubt did not at tlio Hearing of Ihe cm


as to her Srind ot tho jndgo._ Tho Uomo .--ecre.sryjm press itself upon tho minds of a convict’s guilt. If tho Homo Secretary lias left Ssralr


done what hia predccessora ‘' ‘‘I ,'’ 'J"'?J','S,'t.iiity tliero was moral as opposed to m.atlicniati«U«» >


innocenco to ho establislied -wliilo slio .


punishment. But wlietlior tliat abolished or is fated to last


*"rhoAOT r„ri ns. It ?»r


may bo that this caso is destined to bring reconsideration ot tlio


think tho Homo Secretary i'l?*'*;?'' " ^


lyioM ^


life ot Mrs. Alaybrick—.and Jiistilieil. ” • j. formally proclaiming her guiltless ami settm,


remarks that many


liovo tint justice has been many will resent any


ment of England will bo that the right. Tho Crown gives not


that bottor judgment and


facts wo bow, feeling that treated a caso with


than Mr. Mattliows has show n ^ tho that in rescuing her from tho scatfo tlio general sontiment ot Englann.


_f inimdii'“ «Vra


._d .absolute ireodom. TUo ’■’ “ ' “ Vjll^cnfralse'’';’ tho conservative alternative, an


'to! ' f Sem^^^


A good deal has been stated about seven.*" Mrs. Maybrick’s two nbildrcn—s toy „


a girl aged threo. Mrs. Maybr.ck few injustice of keeping her liltio


the Baroness von Hoquo. Tho latt sho is their natural


to


lothor, .and f.iols »S g " "7 “ should havo been so


stoutly asserts that during ''cr m tion they ought


bo m ‘ ' ‘°,,““X ^/iadv tliinV*


t their «to«>>*nt! rfrora lier- ®


letter to Mr. Thomas Maybrick, of lias replied in terras tho


docs not know even " “.T .^bere ^ suspects that thoy “ ^ybo mcharg ,dcIrf!ScJ ‘ at Woolton. Tho baroness has


prossod his '>tm°st_ sympathS'fo I o herfdn“ has frankly declarca that if


will do Ids utmost to restoro ‘ b ° " “


Aud -witlithis assurance tho baronca to bo content.


■ -------- ■"■ havo boon spent in Viato'ia m tho camP^S, „ «st It is estimated that in the


tbo rabbits. But, much ss ‘ b^'g„„th « * < « ; „ ’ Victoria, tho o.xpcnditoro m how ,.-„ur «• « South Australia hw been mu h


(urpendituro m South £737,000: and m South Austral


^„u„t..|. .mounted ^ f300,000 the uo b"* '5! vto


A|,„ baroncJf. *"^ to h '" ? 'j


or What hrtK one of tho n, •


k >'‘ P!tv ola’^? J flcclare “


*’? ? ^ ‘i° h » hridKC, nroll ^emararai


PPPid havo tol^ r Carnegie roma;ked.


d'"*' ’i’hoidcaofho®


married in such a tho two peril


churches. - Wby| Roing on.


g'P/opondent 0^0^ nn ®


' fiH'^'taessos ° “ “ PO'v-oponor and tho clorkP !oay,’’ ho said to l|


^ Ifi


Tnv. CCSTODV or rnn X n r t to custom."! „,»t


jj'ye iocrrerv ,„otb;r,


„„,(nt » of tte


Te


•Temrio'' t'"’ j„ sol


■ Can I go out for a couplo of hours ? Is it safcl “ I liavo not been to your father’s room yot ■


• should havo been sent for if thoro was any c l You can go out with perfect safety, if you wisll “ I do wisli i t ; it is business.”


wanted to bo sure that nothing would happen I I was awar, that was all. Most daughters wml


“ Cannot somoono olso do it for you ? Canul “ No; I must go myself,” tho girl said, oagcrl


• horrified at tho idea of leaving homo at such al 'But I shall not bo long away—two hours at mol “ I will seo tho earl and como back to yoil


■


r shall have plenty of tiino to bo ill by and bye, will put it off till tlicn.”


Said, gravely. “ Aro you fit to go out ? you lool " I am not ill,” sho said, wearily; “ only tirl


' lonely child, sho will bo bottor aud moro at rest I it is all over.”


I


• attracting tho attention oven of her maid, winl gossiping downstairs, and was not called to asil ’her lady’s toilette.


I


‘ er attiro as sho trod tho wet pavement with ai| eeiing ol unreality. But so docs many


governess who has to bravo tho weather exerciso of her calling, and can hardly find tho iL procure tho dress which must bo at least re.'l able, or her bread will bo in jeopardy.


I M ” ®^^^y*^*‘bssed, lady-liko girl migll


ru.- ^ mornings about tho neighbourhooi:| ■'talked on for somo timo without a i l


jp


■ rp*r.inVr«‘‘^2 'wanted to go ver3* far eastward, anl •farn •>«.? f^* r ^


tani-n


when and


" 1 ' “ I di/1 Quiet renlp '?!


Sko had meditated walking b l hardly calculated thil


drizzling rain upon her clT keen win I blew i l


about her, half afraid to call al of a footstep closo by| voico sounded in her ears. I


alone” ^tnow whether you would venturif ^


1 ” "'itching for you,” ho said, quI *“


M Y o ^ ' ' you looking for a cab ?” fought ono^ from a distance. Will


heicbbonrLoi!i° Bo


'Closed the dn"" “ I


«a tbo door, but sho stayed him.


cabman standing closo by,I ^JCr in, and would f


coming, too ?” sho aslcod.


^ows whernT ^°°ther,” ho said. ‘ gently


^greeaWo toyoi™°’ “ J*ot at all." *


*^ay Undon of wu-


*ttho endof 1 her


'"'Cisn land hot to take "It ia closo


'**y. feeline aa if°^ silonce, tlio lady picking room ? and


S o n " "-"S''."-” and i '«T«o. Onlv onto


“ ft is dot too lar hhoy oxchango a word. *j!'Uo draw b a ck l il^ ^ Clarice," ho said.


‘•"iy weat°on together™°™’ n ? ? '“ f f i*SsSb v 'H


, sentloinan thinking sviti ’ Pohed like tliat


replied, “nflee, an nne^nvj Church ot St. Bernard p'iy| "P “ h 1*°™° >■'


in everything,” Lady CIl it would b o !


I


Clarico Untnn ®cemcd an interminablo jourml had not


And mean-looking sll a ehivor.


they droiE " I thouglit it b


beside Iipr, and they wero d l street after street, of w|


knowledge; through ]| Heard,


toll no tales.”


likely to bo iil f


vonturod to intrude,” wasfl


said, with tlio j “ What then f


^ It WAS a very simply-dressed .and veiled figurl issued from tho sido door of Upton House, and i l Would havo thought of associating tho quiet,| juster and tlie unadorned hat with tlio dauglil the bouse. Clarico looked a lady in every thrcl


patient, and reported as much to Lady Clarice,! went down to hor father’s room, and sat by hil an hour, and tlien wont out quietly and wil


Bo found no special change in tho condition I


“ Sho is worrying herself into a fever,’| Broughton said to himself, as ho loft hor. ‘ l


|


■whero sho lingered in tho hopo of hoaring wbl goiog to pass bctwcon Glarico and tho doctorl


“ Sho is very anxious, naturally,” Dr. Bro’l s&id, as lio followed tho maid to her mistress's I


| ■ She could not tell what a pang ot pain shot t


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