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THE HUDDERSFIELD DAILY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER Si3, 1896. 3 HUDDERSFIELD SUBSCRIPTION LATEST TELEGRAMS AUSTRIA. CONFLICT BETWEEN SOCIALISTS. A mass meeting of the Christian Socialist orking Men's Union has been held at Vienna, and gave rise to a scene of violent disorder.

Owing to the attemDts on arf. nf tiio merely all Europe, but a very considerably larger portion of tbe world seems to be waiting upon the words of our visitor. He is the master of many legions, and ran dispose of forces which could soon bring the Sultan to his senses One word from him would be sufficient The Relations of the Coepoeation with the Ramsden Estate. In opening a bazaar at Rock Mission on Monday afternoon, Major Beadon, referring to the use of the Sabbath, said he had voted against the running of the Corporation trams on Sundays, because he did not believe it would be in the best interests of working people that trams should be run on that day. He thought Huddersfield was well situated in having a large landowner who had done all he could to improve the surroundings of the town, and to reduce that want of tramway work which waB held out to them as being necessary.

He pointed out that by walking a mile from the centre of the town in almost any direction they might get views as pretty as could possibly be obtained by going further away. Then there were the parks for the aged people and those who did not like to walk up hill. He deprecated that they should compulsorily run trams or conduct any other business on Sundays. He had kept horses for business and pleasure for yearB, but he did not, except under compulsion, take a horse out on Sandays, for he felt that he had no right to make his man work on Sunday any more than to work himself. If they could inculcate tnis principle in the minds of the young they would have done a great work.

(Applause.) In replying to a vote of thanks, Major Beadon said he had noticed in the papers that he had recently come in for some abuse. But it should be remembered that there were two sides to a question. He could only say that since he had been among them during the past 11 years he had tried to do what waa right to the people of Huddersneld (hear, hear) and so long as he remained he would continue the same line of action. (Applause.) Longwood Gbammab School. Fbee Scholarships.

At a competitive examination for four vacant scholarships, which has been recently held in the grammar school, the following boys were successful: Tom Hartley, a pupil of Mr. Griffiths, at the Knowl Bank School, Golcar, has obtained the Horsfall Scholarship founded by the late George Horsfall, of Huddersneld. The three Governors' Scholarships have been awarded to J. W. Hirst, Joe Chadwick, and Herbert GrayBon, all pupils of Mr.

Lyddon, at the Milnsbridge Schools. Huddebbfield Young Men's Christian Association. In connection with the above association a Bright Gospel meeting waa held on Sunday evening last, presided over by Mr. A. L.

Hobson. An address was given by Mr. J. Turner on Receiving Christ," and Mr. T.

"Bradley sang The old chorister," the words and music of which were composed by two of our townsmen. The Y.M.C.A. Orchestral Band accom panied the singing, and the whole service was thoroughly enjoyed by a good audience. Hand Uell Kinging Contest at Manchester. rne 42nd annual hand bell ringers' contest was held at Belle Vue.

Manchester, on Monday. Offenbach's Orphee aux Enfers was the test piece, and 17 bands competed. Yorkshire bands took the prizes, the first beine Horbnrv second. Almondburv third, Clifton: fourth, Dewsbury and fifth, Thurlstone. Mr.

James Woffenden conducted the winning band. The judges were Dr. Watson and Mr. G. Jaeger.

Longwood Wesleyan Band of Hope. A fruit banquet and social evening was given in connection with this Band of Hope, on Saturday evening. Mr. Henry Hanson, president of the union, was the chairman. The meeting was opened with a short prayer by the chairman.

Mr. Hanson said tbe entertainments were given with a view to inducing the young people to take a greater interest in the temperance cause, and he hoped that this meeting would have the desired effect. The following programme was very efficiently performed Duet, by Messrs. Wilfred Sykes and Joe Firth; comic love song, "Dolly's revenge," by Mias Martha Dyson and violin solo, La Somnambula," by Herbert Crowther, both accompanied by Mr. Joe Firth.

Comic reading, How owd Stonesnatcher's dowter gate wed," by Mr. Tom Ernest Taylor song, The Holy City," by Miss Emma Shaw, accompanied by Miss Ruth Annie Tweed recitation, The stowaway," by Miss Louisa Sykes piano duet, Zampa," by Misses Sarah H. (Cissy) Lockwood and Beatrice Maude mandolin solos by Mr. Harry Howe, of Marsh, accompanied by Mr. Wilfred Sykes.

The mandolin solos brought forth loud applause, and Mr. Howe kindly favoured the audience with an additional piece. The Chairman thanked the performers for giving such an excellent performance. Fruit was handed round at the interval, and a coffee supper brought the proceedings to a close. HONLEY FEAST.

The latest experience by the people of Huddersneld, in the matter of tbe weather on tbe occasion of the general summer holidays, will be apt, one would fancy, to make tbem seriously consider whether or not they could not with advantage deviate from the custom of waiting for Honley Feast before availing themselves of a few successive days' cessation from toil. Probably it was the rule in days of yore when the existing arrangement in regard to holidays was instituted, for the weatner clerk to keep a very tight hand upon the "sprinklers" in the clouds and to allow of full play by Old Sol, but certain it is that with tbe various changes in the course of years there has come about a serious change in the meteorological conditions of the seasons and it is the general experience now to have weather at so advanced a stage of the year as the middle of September, of a kind altogether unsuitable for the holiday-seeker. Consequently, and especially after the sort of atmospherical conditions of the present back end, the people may perhaps entertain a desire to take their annual rest at an earlier and more favourable season. It would not require any upheaval of the universe to brmg about an alteration in the fixture there is only needed a move on the part say of some organisation the textile workers, for instance to introduce an improved arrangement. In cases of a similar description in other towns such an alteration has been brought about through the initiative of tbe operatives, and who more than the mill people are more likely to be anxious for and to enjoy a holiday at a season far better suited for such an event, climatically speaking, than the thousands of hard-working men, women, and children who are the year round confined to the anything but salubrious quarters of a woollen or cotton mill We make these observations merely by way of a suggestion which might, through the agency of the press better than through any individual, cause those closely interested to pause in the midst of their toil and fully consider the matter.

If the people are found to be too conservative in their principles to wish for a rearrangement well and good but in the event of tbe existing custom not being satisfactory generally, mention of the matter will be a means of influencing the townspeople to give voice to their feelings. It may be that thousands of those who took advantage of the railway company's excursions to climes more refreshing and exhilarating than those of one's daily experience, have not met with the same weather conditions as the many who were content to stay at home, and the argument would, perhaps, not apply as forcibly in their case on this occasion. However, taking one year's experience with another, we feel constrained to give publicity to these views on tbe matter. The workpeople of the town and neighbourhood ceased work for the hobdays as usual at noon on Saturday, and operations were not recommenced until this morning. The town presented a very quiet aspect on Monday, and the weather being favourable many people had a jaunt into the country, while large numbers visited the local parks, and places of amusement in the evening were well patronised.

The trotting meeting at Harden Moss in the afternoon was responsible for heavy pedestrian, vehicular, and railway traffic in that direction. On Tuesday, in spite of the inclement weather, there was a large influx of visitors into the town, but the pleasure fair at Lockwood was not bv a considerable deiprpe. husv aa uu tue ju.ono.ay, ana those who did go to the carnival had to enjoy themselves as best they could upon what is nsnallv oo.rH iirma, but what, on Tuesday in particular, was unmistakably mud and water. An innovation on the occasion of Honlev Feast wrr mAa t.hio year in the shape of a musical festival organised by the Lockwood Musical Committee, whose president is Mr. J.

Berry, and who intend to hold a similar demonstration annually. Their initial venture which took place on Sunday afternoon in the Hro. land Moor cricket field was attended with great success. The weather being fine, a crowd of some thousands of people congregated on the field and enjoyed the hearty and harmonious rendering of 1 I a HIT 1 selections irom cne iuessian DV a large body of vocalists and instrumentalists, the leader of the latter being Mr. Harry Dean.

Mr. W. Oram ably carried out the duties of conductor. The proceeds of the festival were in aid of the Huddersfield Infirmary, and no doubt the hon. secretary (Mr.

F. Jenkinson) and committee will find themselves in a position to hand over a substantial amount to that institution. LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET. At the Cherry Tree Hotel, on Tuesday night, Messrs. Eddison, Taylor, and Booth sold by auction, in one lot, a grocer's shop, which has an off beer licence, with other property adjoining, situate at the muCtion of QaeeQ-street South and Colne-road.

The lot consisted altogether of the shop and dwelling-house, containing by admeasurement in the whole 118 square vards. and tlif nirnwl of land roifVi dwelling-house thereon, in Queen-street, containing by admeasurement an area of 60 square yards. The whole of the property is held on lease for a term of 999 years, from March, 1873, at the apportioned yearly ground rent of 8 15s. The bidding commenced at 600 and rose to 800, at which figure the lot was knocked down. The solicitors for the vendor were Messrs.

Kamsden, Sykes, and Ramsden. We understand that the above firm of auctioneers have also sold by private treaty the property known as Brook's-buildings," Kirkburton, which were recently offered for sale by public auction but withdrawn. "Mother's Every Mother should have Homocea in the house, whether for Bruises or Cuts, Burns or Sores, it is equaJy efficacious and foi Sore Throat Croup, Whooping Cough, Ringworm, or Neuralgia it has only to be used to be appreciated. Homocsa Soothes the Aching Part and touches the Spot. All Chemists sell Homocea Sold by Needham Buxton-road, CONCERTS.

THE OPENING NIGHT. unfavourable weather was associated with the opening performance of the 1896-7 series of the Hud- dersfield Subscription Concerts, which took place in cne J. own nan on Tuesday evening, when the orchestral band of the Royal Engineers from natnam, by land permission of Major-General T. Fraser, R.E., inaugurated the season with a programme notable alike for its variety and the admirable rendition given of the various items it contained. In spite of a heavy downpour of rain the haU was well filled by an attentive and appreciative audience.

The balance of tone pro duced by the 25 performers on wind and stringed instruments, of which the band is composed, was delightfully even, whilst the unanimity exhibited in the phrasing and execution of the several selections, tbe smartness and finish which always characterises the efforts of a military band, combined to make up a performance of real merit and beauty. After the National Anthem, which marked the resumption of the concerts, bad been played, the melodious overture to Maritana (Wallace) was given with a verve that was most appropriate, Corporal Patterson's rendering of the clarionet solo being conspicuous for its beauty and expressiveness. In the well arranged and admirably played selection from Ambroise Thomas' Mignon," Corporal Yeabsley was interpretation no less successful in his charming of the ohnfi snln. Ed. ttrirW delightful Henry VIII.

dances the morris dance, the shepherd's dance, and the torch dance were given with smartness and precision, and were amongst the best played selections of the evening. A very clever bit of fingering for the strings was heard in Ganne's dainty pizzicati, Arlequinade Delibe's Czardas Coppelia was given with appropriate massiveness and beauty, and as might have been expected, the selection from The Shop Girl (Caryll), introducing the principal airs in this popular 'composition, proved an effective finale to the first part of the programme. The second introduced the audience to the familiar overture to William Tell." Rossini's music was admirably handled by the band, Corporals Patterson and Yeabsley again distinguishing themselves as soloiats on the clarionet and oboe, whilst Band-Sergeant Smith's rendering of the cornet fanfare was brilliant in the extreme. Four English dances by Cowen entitled respectively Stately, Rustic, Graceful, and Country which had not been heard in Huddersfield previously, were effectively given. In Gradier's Spanish serenade, La Palome," the beautiful tone of the band was exhibited to perfection whilst the extreme delicacy of touch and sweetness of tone attained in the rendering on the muted strings of the intermezzi, Souge d' Amour apres le bal (Czibulka) and Forget me not (Macbeth) were remarkably fine.

An excellent rendering was given of the Faust (Gounod) selection, and the concluding item was a pure and expressive rendering of Pinsuti's dreamy waltz "LuBtige Briider," in which the tuneful whistling of the band was not the least prominent feature. Band-Sergeant Smith gave a tasteful and expressive interpretation of Killarney as a cornet solo, and Corporal Phasey contributed Pinsuti's 14 Queen of the earth on the euphonium with much success, the tone he produced being conspicuous for its rich mellowness, whilst his manipulation of the instrument was exceedingly clever. It was somewhat disappointing, however, in both cases that more ambitious solos had not been selected. Herr Josef Sommer, the conductor, and his band are to be heartily congratulated on the general excellence that characterised their rendering of the programme. The vocalist was Mr.

Barton McGuckin, but he was not in good voice, and was only fairly successful in his interpretation of The message (Blumenthal), "Angels guard tnee" (Godard), and "Rose of Killarney," composed by Villiers Stanford to words by Mr. A. P. Graves, who will be remembered by many as a former inspector of schools in this district. Mr.

J. E. Ibeson played the pianoforte accompaniments to these songs with his customary skill and good judgment. COUNTY POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.

Before J. A. Armitage, Esq. fin the chair). Sir Joseph Urosland, and Wm.

Wrigleif, C. W. Keighley, Eli Mallinson, Mr D. Shaw, Josh. Day, and Wm.

Crowther, Esfs. Assault by Throwing Water. Elizabeth Lee, wife of Ceo. Lee, labourer, Nabbs-lane, Slaithwaite, was summoned by Sarah Jane Clay, wife of Jno. Clay, labourer, of the same place, for having assaulted her.

Mr. E. G. Learoyd (Messrs. Learoyd and Co.) appeared on behalf of the complainant, and Mr.

R. Welsh defended. From the evidence it appeared tbat the complainant on the 11th inst. went to a neighbour's bouse to attend upon a sick man when the defendant, who resides next door, as complainant was passing her door, addressed an insulting remark to her. On com plainant remonstrating, defendant went into the house and, bringing out a can of water, threw the contents in her face, this constituting the assault complained of.

Mrs. Cartlidge and Mrs. Bamforth, neighbours of the parties, were called as witnesses on complainant's behalf. In defence Mr. Welsh denied the assault, and submitted that tbe affair was nothing but a paltry neighbour's quarrel.

There was some dispute about a boy's conduct on the previous day, and Mrs. Clay, who got very excited, first commenced the quarrel by using objectionable language to the defendant; and although some cold water was thrown it did not reach the complainant, and it was, perhaps, the best thing that could be thrown to extinguish the hot, fiery language that was being used. A boy named France gave evidence in defence. The magistrates imposed a fine of Is. and 14s.

expenses. Cruelly Thrashing a Horse. CharleB Pickles, teamer, Meltham, was charged with having cruelly beaten a horse at Meltham on the 1st inst. Mr. C.

H. Marshall appeared in defence. Inspector Brown, who prosecuted on behalf of the R.S.P.C.A., said that when on the Friday following the offence he went to Bee the defendant's horse he could not find any traces of cruel treatment, the defendant's conduct having taken place on the previous Tuesday. Defendant, however, admitted to him that he had struck the horse five or six times because it would not pull, and added that the animal needed no whipping, as it was one which worked well. Police-constable Cockerham deposed that he was in his station on the evening of the date named when he heard the loud cracking of a whip, and on going outside he saw the defendant violently flogging a chain-horse attached to a waggon laden with timber with a three-thonged whip.

He struck it many times in the course of 60 yards, and brought it down upon its knees by striking it on the legs. On going into the timber yard behind Messrs. Brook mill he examined the horse, which the defendant had been beating. The animal was panting and trembling, and there were ridges upon its legs four or five inches long. There were also ridges upon its side from which blood oozed.

He did not see the slightest cause for the defendant's conduct. In cross-examination witness denied that the whip produced was the one which the defendant thrashed the horse with. Mr. Marshall submitted that the defendant bad not used undue or improper violence to the horse. What he did was to first crack his whip, but as this particular horse would not draw he hit it in an ordinary way.

He urged that the case had been greatly exaggerated. The whip in his hand was the one which defendant used, and he submitted that however much power a youth like the defendant brought to bear upon his action, he could not cruelly illtreat the horse to the extent which the officer Cockerham tried to make out. Evidence was given in defence by a brother of the defendant, his father, Jno. Theaker, farmer, Honley, and Geo. Roebuck, veterinary surgeon, Holmbridge, the statements of the two latter being to the effect that thev saw no marks of injury on a horse when shown one by the defendant on the 2nd inst.

Mr. Roebuck also gave it as his opinion that it was hardly possible for the defendant to injure the horse with the. whip produced. The magistrates considered the case proved, and inflicted a penalty of 10s. and 16s.

costs. Pitch and Toss." -John Sykes and Fred Dyson, weavers, and Alfred Harrison, finisher, all of Stain-land Thomas Stott, dyer, Longwood Joseph Crab-tree and John Henry Crabtree, weavers, Scammonden, were summoned for having gambled with coins, at Scammonden, on the 13th inst. Police-constable Woolley stated that on the afternoon of the date named (Sunday), he was at Camp-hill, Scammonden, when he saw the defendants in a group in Hey-lane playing at pitch and toss with coins. Money changed hands. He was about a hundred yards off them, and on getting to within 30 or 40 yards one of them saw him from over a wall, and the young men made off.

He followed them and heard one remark, Don't run, he's never seen owt." Defendants at first refused to give him their names and addresses, but on witness telling them tbat he would report the case they supplied the particulars. A boy named Reuben Gled-hill also gave evidence. Mr. R. Welsh, who repre sented tbe defendants, denied tbat they engaged in tossing, and said they were merelv akin a a walk together.

Defendants were each fined 9s. 6d. with the expenses. Asleep in Charge. Charles Sketcher.

teamer Bank-top, Austonlev, was summoned for not having control of his horse and waggon at Honlev on tbe 11th oeptemoer. i-oiice-cousiauio oaicnwell nroveu tne case. He found defendant asleep on his waggon Defendant denied the charge, but was fined Is. and 5s costs. Obscene Language.

Norman Micklethwaite. labourer, Longwood, was fined Is. and costs, for having used ooscene language at immsDriage on the loth inst. Defendant denied the charge, and called a witness in support of his denial. Dogs at Large.

Walker Woodhouse, butcher, Slaithwaite, and George Kaye, bookkeener. Almond burv, were each fined 5s. and costs for allowing their dogs to be at large unmuzzled, on the 7th and 13th inst. respectively. Half a Spoonful of Cadbuby's Cocoa make a break fast cup of delicious, nourishing cocoa, entirely free from auuui or any lurcigu THE TURKISH CRISIS.

ANOTHER LETTER FROM MR. GLADSTONE. In answer to a letter of Mr. H. Broadhurst, M.P.T chairman of the Hyde Park Armenian Demonstration Committee, pointing out to Mr.

Gladstone thafc the London workmen are again taking the lead on the Eastern question, Mr. Gladstone has written a follows Hawarden, September 20th, 1896. Dear Mr. Broadhurst, You are nnite rismfc in supposing tnat derive pleasure from, and attach much value to, the approaching meeting of working men, though probably'l ought not to do so. Yet seems to be a fact that in matters such as this inspiration moves upwards and not downwards.

I have never hesitated to aver that in 1876, at a time when I thought the Bulgarian question was for the moment) dead and had (mentally) postponed action upon it. it was the tidings of an intended working men'- meeting in. Hyde Park that altered my plan, and made me at once perceive that the iron was hot and that the time to strike had arrived. Believe me, with sincere regards, faithfully yours, (Signed) W. E.

Gladstone." Lord Salisbury has addressed the following reply to an enquiry made by the Duke of Westminster's Committee relative to the amount required from tho Armenian Relief Fund for the distressed Armenians in Athens, Syra, Bourgos, and Varna Foreign Office. September 21st. Sir, I am directed by the Marquis of Salisbury to inform you that a despatch, dated the 13th inst. has been received from Her Majesty's Minister ab Athens stating that Armenians have been arriving there in great numbers and that their support falls to a considerable extent on the Government which lodges them in public buildings or under canvas. In a telegram dated the 18th in3t.

Mr. Egerton reports that there are some indigent Armenian-reiugees at Syra, and that he had requested a Liverpool firm to allow them cheap or gratis passages on their steamers. In a further telegram, dated the 19th he states that the president of the Armenian Committee at Athens had informed mm that for the moment there was no necessitv to o.Mjjeo.i iui iuuua auroaa ior tne Armenians there but that it may be necessary later. Her Majesty's Charge D'Affaires in Bulgaria telegraphed on the 18th inst. that up to date about nearly all men, had arrived at Varna, and that more were continually arriving, that there wa3 no acute distress, but that he anticipated there would be some later owing to the difficulty of finding any employment for them.

Two hundred and seventy-five Armenian refugees are reported to have arrived at Bourgas up to the 16th inst. I am, T. H. Saxdebson." At a meeting at Worcester, on Tuesday night, a letter was read from the Bishop of who-said it was useless to talk of reforming Turkey, Sho must be wiped off the map. A public meeting, convened by the Mayor, waa held at Wolverhampton on Tuesday night, to express abhorrence of the Armenian atrocities.

A letter wa3 read from Sir Henry Fowler, M.P., which said the fiendish cruelties in Armenia, Crete, and Constantinople are the deliberate and calculated anti-Christian policy of the Sultan. His Government is maintained by the Great Powers of Europe. If that execrable rule is continued upon them will rest the real responsibility of these inhuman outrages. We do not know whether any Power has proposed separate action, or whether such proposal has been met by an alliance-to support and defend the perpetrator of the? crimes which have horrified the civilised world. The indignation of the English people is righteously aroused, and they are entitled to know what been done and what has been proposed in their name.

No thoughtful patriotic Englishman can ignore the enormous difficulties with which Lord Salisbury and his colleagues are confronted nor the far-reaching consequences they are bound to consider. Our duty is to assure the Government of the support of all classes and all parties in taking such action as they may consider expedient to bring the present terrible state of things to an end. Mr. Bryce, M.P., was the principal speaker at the Manchester town's meeting, on Tuesday, in reference to the Armenian atrocities. The Lord Mayor, who presided, was supported by Sir W.

Houlds-worth, M.P., and Mr. Scott, M.P. Supporting a. resolution on the subject, Mr. Bryce said no better answer could be given than that which their meeting gave to a section of the continental press which, whether from malignity or venal motives, set itself to misrepresent the aim3 and spirit of England.

The purpose of these massacres was to exterminate the -Armenian people. It was a plan formed some year ago by the Sultan, who had grown bolder as impunity attended his earlier efforts. Massacres were not accidental or occasional outbreaks of fanaticism. The Sultan was the author of the massacres, and nothing less than his deposition or complete withdrawal from him of all power to do evil would avail. The deposition was simplest and the most direct method, because it raised no territorial or administrative difficulties, and would act as a warning to whoever succeeded him.

England had responsibility in the matter. But for her the Sultan would not be a power in the world, and Armenia would be part the Russian dominions. It was not true we were now helpless. He could not believe the Powers would by force oppose the action taken by this country, when it was plainly prompted by motives conscience and humanity. There were ways in which action could be taken which would give no pretext for war.

The first thing was to give the amplest guarantees that our action should be entirely disinterested. We should show we were-not only disinterested, but determined, and disclaim the Anglo-Turkish Convention. Mr. Labouchere, writing to a Northampton correspondent, doubts whether it would be possible tor England to act alone and force the Sulian into good government. The bombardment of Constantinople would result in the massacre of the Christians everywhere.

He would have England recognise the geographical position of Turkey in respect to Russia, and to make it clear that we should not interfere with the latter's direct action. Were Russia paramount on the Bosphorus she would see the Christians throughout the Turkish Empire were not oppressed. It was England's objection to Russia, being paramount there which had led to this oppression. A Liverpool correspondent telegraphs that Mr. Gladstone having definitely decided to speak at the Liverpool town's meeting on Thursday, will probably be accompanied by Mr.

Herbert Gladstone and other members of the family. The party is due to leave Hawarden by special train at 11-30, and will travel via Hawarden Bridge and the Mersey Tunnel, reaching Liverpool about 12-15. After the meeting the right hon. gentleman returns by the same route, leaving the city about four. Up to Tuesday evening, the British Government had received no official information regarding the alleged further outrage upon Armenians in.Turkey, involving the alleged massacre of 600 persons.

THE SOUDAN ADVANCE. We learn officially that the Foreign Offwe. received! from Mr. Rodd, the British representative at Cairo, late on Monday night, the following telegram. The Sirdar will continue to advance along the west bank this evening.

Scouts report the Dervish, army halted at Geroda, five miles north of; Dongola." It will be seen that the telegram, being dated. Monday, General Kitchener intended moving for--ward the same evening, and a3 the enemy was. apparently making a stand near Dcmgola, the notification of the occupation of that place by th British and probably of a decisive engagement au be expected shortly. THE RHODESIA RISING. COLONEL BADEN-POWELL UNDER: ABREST.

Telegraphing from Fort Salisbury, the ubj Telegraph special correspondent says Jenner's column, after sharp has captured XJmee-gesa's stronghold, the chief having susrenciered. A patrcL at Norton's has found 2,003 sovereigns and C00Q worth of jewellery in, a strong bos. At Bnluwayo the latest news states taac Cxnonel Baden-Powell is. driving the rebels before bisa in all directions. The Mawen chieis are reportqd to be in full flight.

The patrols are warking through the Sonambula Forest. Major Thorold is. afifsemptin. to establish sominunicauion with Paget by means of runners. The outlook is moro satisfactory.

The H5h Commissioner has ordered Generru Carringtoa. to place Colonal Baden-Powell under open arrest, pending an enquiry, for having conformed to the carrying out of the death sentence on the chiof Nwrai. Lord Rosmead reminds all military officers in Rhodesia that martial laa haa. not b2en proclaimed, aad that prisoners of war are. to be handed over to the civil authorities.

An indaba has been held between Gene-jal Car-rington, Sir Charles Metcalfe, and Mr. Rhodes, on the one part, and the chiafs Babyan, Dhlisa, Unyan, and Knmalo on the other. The chiefs, agreed to settle in the open forthwith and sent, runners ta I collect their women and children. Mr. Rhodes promised to assist them with seed corn, indaba was most satisfactory.

HOME NEWS. BY TELEGRAPH PER PRESS ASSOCIATION AND FROM OTHER CORRESPONDENTS. TEE REGISTRAR-GENERAL'S MORTALITY RETURNS. The Registrar-General renorts that the annnal rata of mortality in the 33 great towns of England and Wales last week averaged 15'1 per 1.000 of their aggregate population. The rate in Birkenhead wan 14, Birmingham 12, Blackburn 10, Bolton 11, Bradford 14, Brighton 16, Bristol 15, Burnley 11, Cardiff 16, Croydon 13.

Derbv 8. Gateshead 20. Halifax 15. auuuirsjieia uuu lb, ijeeds lb, 10, Liverpool (Urban Sanitary District only) 19, London 14, Manchester 20, Newcastle 15, Norwich 15. Nottingham 14, Oldham 17.

Plvmouth 15. Portsmouth 12. Proton 16, Salford 22, Sheffield 14, Sunderland 12, Swansea 12, West Ham 14, and Wolverhampton 15. The rate in Edinburgh was 16, Glasgow 17, and Dublin 22. A NEW FIELD FOR BRITISH TRADE.

In an official reoort the British Vioo.rWiani Helsingfors calls the attention nf F.ncriiah hq Finland as a good field for operations. He mentions that the representative of one well-known English firm went to the above-named town for two days, and found so much to be done that he staved a fortniaht. a afterwards stated that he had rarely done such good business. The Consul also mentions that a Srntch gentleman was so impressed by what he saw that he gSJ Clhe WSSVtSUSSA rS Sill J98'? he "accommodating" iTHriiiH i nu inrn. H.MU rHnnrm r.

nr. rr German traders, and reports that mnch Eneliah mer. chandise in consequence penetrates into Finland through German ports. THE SURVIVOR OF A SAD TRAGEDY. The Cromer magistrates, on Tuesday, committed for trial for attempted suicide Frederick Cripps, a hairdresser, late of London, who last week was found in the sea off Sherington clasped in the arms of his wife, who was drowned, Both were fully dressed at the time.

The prisoner, whose age is 62, and who appeared very ill and dazed, said that he was truly sorry. His wife first suggested that they should commit "suicide together. Their means were exhausted, and she could not endure the idea of the workhouse. RAILWAY FATALITY. About nine o'clock on Tuesday morning the badly-mutilated body of a man was found lying in the four-foot way of the Manchester and Liverpool express line, near Glazebury Station.

Up to noon the remains were unidentified, but it is believed they are those of a Leigh man named Wilcock, who has "been missed since Friday night, and whom the local canals were being dragged for. TERRIBLE FATALITY AT ACCRINGTON. An inquest on the body of Richard Brown, aged 11, who was killed on Sunday through running with his head against a poker which his mother had in her hand while cleaning about the fire, was held at Accrington on Tuesday. The mother shouted, My God, I've killed our Dick!" but the evidence showed that it was a pure accident, and the jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." CHARGE OF BREAKING A GAS METER. Thomas Greenhalgh was remanded at Middleton, on Tuesday morning, on a charge of breaking open an automatic gas meter, the property of the Middleton Corporation.

When the inspector went to examine the meter he found the broken lock on the floor and the drawer open. There was 5d. in cash and a comparison with the index showed a deficiency of 6s. 5d. The prisoner, who lodged there, made his escape on hearing of the discovery, and this strengthening suspicions he was followed and arrested.

ENGLISH CYCLES IN FINLAND. A British consular report on the trade of Helsingfors for the year 1895 speaks of the demand for English bicycles, which he says still hold their own in the market (in spite of the fact that Swedish and German makers are considerably cheaper) mainly owing to the superior excellence of the British make. The number in use in Helsingfors exceeds 2,000, of which quite two-thirds are English. TWO MEN DROWNED IN BARRY HARBOUR. A Lloyd's telegram from Barry, on Tuesday, states that about six p.m.

on the previous day the ketch Wild Pigeon, of and from Bude Light, dragged asbore in Barry Harbour. Thomas Morgan, of Barry, went in a boat to assist John Chwoons, mate of the Wild Pigeon, but the boat capsized and both men were drowned. scaldingIvitality at bleachworks. On Monday evening a boy, named Charles Fido, residing at Horwich Moor, was working in one of the departments at Wallsuche's bleachworks, at Horwich, when he fell into a kier of hot liquid. Before he could be extricated he was shockingly scalded.

He was removed to Bolton Infirmary, where he died on Tuesday morning. THE EXCHEQUER RETURNS. The Exchequer returns from April 1st to September 19th are as follows Receipts 42.369,777 Expenditure 44,170,715 Balances 5,143,454 In the corresponding period of last year they were aa under: Receipts 41,508,976 Expenditure 42,224,583 Balances 4,849,929 A SAD DROWNING CASE. Two boatmen named Thomas and Robert Moore, brothers, belonging to South Shields, were caught in a squall off the mouth of the Tyne on Tuesday, and cap- sizeu. xney succeeded in clambering on to the upturned boat, and remained in this exposed position for two hours, when they were seen by a tug.

Thomas Moore was taken off, but all efforts to save his brother proved useless, the unfortunate man being benumbed with cold, and eventually he fell back into the sea and was drowned. A MOTHER ACCUSES HERSELF. At Croyden, on Tuesday night, a married woman named Challis gave herself up to the police, accusing herself of having poisoned her two months' old child by putting poison in a feeding bottle. The child was found to be dead. It is not possible at present to sav whether the woman's statement is true or whether she is demented.

The woman is said to have been a most affectionate mother, but has been strange in her manner since the birth of the child. PHEASANT SHOOTING PROSPECTS. Renorts from the nrincinal shootin? districts in South North and Bedfordshire, regard ing the pheasant shooting season, which opens next week, apeaK ot oirds being plentiful and strong on the wing. Fortunately, too, as in the case of partridges, there is little or no trace of disease, and the 'First" should witness some capital sport. FOEEIGN ITALY.

THE ITALIAN PRISONERS IN ABYSSINIA. The Osservatore Romano, the official organ of the Vatican, publishes a letter to Cardinal Rampolla, Pontifical Secretary of State, -written from Adicabeba on the 14th ult. bv Msr. Macarias, the Papal Envoy sent to the Negus to endeavour to obtain the release of the Italian prisoners. Mgr.

Macarius announces that the Emperor Menelik received him on the 11th tne day ot rus arrival, with all the honours due to the Papacy, and on the following dav accorded him a solemn audience. The Envov entered the Imperial Palace escorted bv 50 members of the Abyssinian clergy. After handing Menelik the Pope's letters, he explained tne object of bis mission. The Negus replied, Tne Pope is tather of us all. He has the rigbt to write to us to express his desires.

we snail see eacn otner aeain. and will discuss this matter in private." In conclusion, Mgr. Macarius expresses the hope that he will soon be able to announce to the Holy See the noeration oi iiie prisoners. SPAIN. DEFEAT OF A SPANISH FORCE IN CUBA According to the Havana correspondent of the Madrid imparmai, auu insurgents have, near (Jaiabazar, cut up a lorce ot ib volunteers and 12 regulars, who were requisitioning horses Reinforcements caused the rebels to retire with it is asserted, a loss of 100 killed and wounded but tbe Spanish lost two regulars killed and two wounded, and the volunteers 29 killed and three wounded, while others are missing.

THE INSURRECTION IN THE PHILIPPINES. The Governor-General of the Philippines has issued a decree confiscating tbe property of all the insurgents. to alter the whole international situation at the present time. Great as is his power, his responsibilities are correspondingly heavy. The word that seems so easy to us to speaK may, and indeed would, carry with it consequences to his own people which may well cause the Emperor to pause before uttering it.

But perhaps the greatest hope from this visit is tbat the Emperor may be told the truth about the present situation in South-Eastern Europe. There are many reasons for supposing tbat in this matter the Tsar has, up to tbe present, been largely kept in ignorance of the real state of affairs, and he is far more likely to learn the truth here than in all bis perambulations throughout Europe. When be does learn the truth it will be interesting to watch tbe result. His character is largely unknown, but his action or inaction then will give us a pretty good indication of it. No better testimony of tbe great desire of the to be relieved from an overwhelming and grinding tyranny could be imagined than tbe help they have given to ensure the arrival of tbe Egyptian expedition at its objective, Dongola.

Although the Madhi's cruelties and oppressions have not taken place so near home as Constantinople they have been nevertheless quite as bad, if not worse, than anything which has occurred under the Turkish Administration, and tbe certainty of putting aa end to them once and for all is to be heartily welcomed and highly approved. This detracts not, in the slightest degree, from tbe care, skill, ability, perseverance, and determination with which tbe whole campaign was planned and has been carried out. In some of these particulars it is in marked contrast with former Soudan campaigns. Every preparation was made that care could suggest or skill devise, and the result has been a continuous progress without even a check. The difficulties in the way were not to be despised.

There were natural obstacles to be overcome, and the difficulties of climate proved even stronger and more dangerous. A severe attack of cholera, aggravated by the intense heat, gave promise of decimating the army far more effectually than the material enemy. It was only by the best of medical skill and patience and by careful isolation that tbe plague was stayed. Tbe Dervishes too, although they proved by no means so formidable as when tbe dash was made to relieve Khartoum, showed sufficient of their warlike qualities to enable tbe Egyptian troops to be put to a sufficiently severe test of their powers of endurance and courage after their reorganisation under British officers. Some military experts believed tbat a dangerous and even perilous experiment was being tried in sending forward an army leavened and stiffened with so few white troops, and it is a relief to have to admit tbat the judgment of those who planned and have carried through the expedition has been fully and completely justified.

There remains the future to be decided. The Sirdar had a free hand as far as Dongola. He has made good use of the liberty allowed him, and, if trusted further, would no doubt act as well. Is Dongola a safer frontier than Wady Haifa And are we not bound in the interests of Egypt, still more in the interests of the Soudanese, who have suffered enough from allowing them to fall back into barbaric hands, and in our own honour to go forward at once to Khartoum It is just as well to know, on the authority of Lord Spencer, that Liberal policy is unchanged. In this changing world all things, except Liberal policy, change, but that, apparently, goes on for ever.

This is one of tbe indictments that has been raised against the Liberal party, and practically Lord Spencer's speech amounts to a plea of guilty. In these times of development change is an absolute necessity, and indeed Liberalism has changed. It pleased Lord Spencer to utter a few party shibboletbs, and with them try to galvanise into new life the shattered remnants of his party in tbe Midlands. But all who heard him must have remembered tbe time before 1886. Then Liberalism, although the seeds of decay had been already sown, could claim to be the heir of the past.

Since the desertion to Home Rule tbat claim is very rightly questioned. It was not altogether the conversion itself, but the manner of it. Very many men who only a few hours before had denounced Home Rule and declared themselves unalterably opposed to such a policy, tumbled over each other in their eagerness to embrace tbe new faith once the word was given. After one such an experience Lord Spescer's declaration about the old watchwords being still in force sounds but feeble. That may be tbe case at present, but for how long A party that can be converted on one question of policy in forty-eight hours cannot safely be trusted on any other.

Perhaps, if only the Liberals would look into it, this feeling of distrust bad a great deal to do with their overthrow last year. Public confidence is very easily destroyed, but it takes a long time to build it up again. Lord Spencer will find before his task is ended tbat it is a more difficult one than he imagined. His party wilfully threw away the public confidence they had enjoyed for a long time, but they will not find it easy to get it back again. The electors are not to be so easily deceived again even by bold watchwords.

Some of those watchwords no longer possess the power nor tbe fascination which was once theirs. The peope are doubtful as to the value of more than one of tbem. Political enlightenment has come, and it seems as if it had found the Liberal party stranded amongst the rocks of its own old watchwords. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Ix consequence of the late period of the week at which many local and district paragraphs reach us, we give notice that in future all such paragraphs will not le inserted unless they reach here within a reasonable time after the event they refer to has taken place.

These paragraphs, which we insert free of charge, are uniformly declined, unless paid for, in neighbouring towns and hitherto we have had to sacrifice niach costly telegraphic news in order to find room for tea party, concert, excursion, and similar information, frequently a week old when we receive it. We shall be glad to insert such paragraphs if forwarded earlv. LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. Church of Christ, Bradford-road. At a meeting on Sunday evening last the following resolutions were unanimously passed That we, the members and congregation of the Church of Christ, meeting in Bradford-road, desire hereby to express our utmost horror and detestation at the nersecution.

torture, and slaughter of Armenian Christians, sanctioned, if not instigated, by the Sultan of Turkey also our deepest sympathy with these downtrodden people in their manifold and terrible sufferings on account of their religions convictions, and therefore would urge Lord Salisbury and the Government to take such strong measures as in their wisdom will put an end to these horrors and deprive the Sultan of the power to perpetrate such crimes in the future, believing that in pursuing such a courBe they will not only have the enthusiastic support of professing Christians, but of tie majority entire nation." That, signed by tiie elders and secretary of the church, copies of this the foregoing resolution be Bentto Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary; to Sir James iutson, M.P. for the Colne Valley Division of West to Sir J. T. Woodhouse, M.P. for the borough of Huddersfield to the Armenian representative in London and to the local press." Democrats to make their way into the hall, the Christian Socialists opposed thmv conflict ensued, in which a considerable number of persons were iniurerl.

TIip nrKa dispersed the Social Democrats. AUSTRALIA. DEATH OF A STATESMAN. The Hon. P.

P. Gillen. of Crown Lands, has died mtmtuiha n. kAiA from heart disease, while attending a meetin" of the Cabinet. THE TSAR'S VISIT SCOTLAND.

TO ARRIVAL AT LEITH. Tuesday morning broke dull and depressing, a soaking shower, which developed into a penetrating drizzle, drifting lazily from the south-west, and through which the warships were hardly visible from the shore. About 10 o'clock the booming of guns announced the Tsar's yacht in the roads. The Standart was followed by the Pole Star. In the town the military and volunteer forces, drafted from different places, were early abroad lining up the route of the procession from the Commercial-street Dock Gate to the station.

Thousands of people congregated in that thoroughfare, and the street presented an animated, if somewhat wet, appearance. A detachment of the 6th Dragoons were drawn up at the Caledonian Station, where about 11 o'clock the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught arrived by special train from Dal-naeny. They immediately drove to the Victoria Jetty, where they embarked on the Tantallon Castle and went off to the Tsar's yacht. The Prince, the iuke, and the Russian Ambassador were in the first carriage, Lord Rosebery and the aides-de-camp of their Royal Highnesses in the second and third. JLhe Prince wore the uniform of the 25th Kieff Dragoons, of which he is Colonel, and the Duke the uniform of the Scots Greys, of which he is Colonel.

The ram, shortly after the Royal party arrived at JW descended heavily, forcing a detachment of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, drawn up as a guard of honour in front of the verandah, to seek shelter in an adjacent shed. At the landing stage then: Royal Highnesses were received by Mr. Peter Whyte, the dock superintendent, and as the steamer left the jettv a Roval salute was fired from the fleet. On board "the Tantallon Castle were the Duchess of Bucolench and the Countess of Lytton. A Royal salute announced the arrival of the Prince at the Tsar's yacht.

The greeting between the English Prince and the Russian Emperor and Empress was of the most affectionate character. They lunched together on the Standart, the Tantallon Castle meanwhile returning to the harbour. About 12 o'clock the reception-room began steadily to fill with Edinburgh dignitaries and local representatives, several of whom were in levee dress. The apartment, consisting of a portion of the Victoria shed on the north of the dock, was beautifully upholstered in rich blue and crimson, and tastefully set with graceful palms. In the centre wa3 an arrangement of chairs for their Majesties, and immediately behind the Russian Arms emblazoned on a large shield, with the Royal Arms, the Scottish Lion rampant, the Prince of Wales's arms, and the JJuke of Connaught's artistically grouped alongside.

At half-past 12 the Guard of Honour of the Scots Greys, accompanied by the band, arrived and took uptheir position atthelanding-stage. They were under the command of Major Hippesley. The Leith High Constables marched in a body into the docks at one o'clock and lined up in the covered way from the jetty to the reception-room. Shortly afterwards Lord Provost McDonald, of Edinburgh, accompanied by Lady McDonald, and attended by the Magistrates' Treasurer and the Lord Dean of the Guild of the City, entered the reception-room. A company of Halberdiers was in attendance.

The City Corporation deputation was followed by that from Leith, including Provost Bennet, the Magistrates and the Treasurer. These were arranged in the order of presentation to the left of the Imperial chairs awaiting the arrival of the visitors. A number of distinguished personages entered the reception-hall immediately after, including the Duke of Buccleuch, in the uniform of the Royal Archers and wearing the Order of the Thistle, Lord Balfour of Burleigh, Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and Rear-Admiral Poulett. At half-past one the Standart left the Roads and as she steamed for the entrance of the harbour was saluted by the guns of the fleet. The Tsar and Tsaritsa landed at 1-40 amid every sign of popular interest and enthusiasm.

The Emperor was dressed in his uniform as colonel of the bcots Greys, a guard of honour of whom were ranged outside on their grey chargers. He looked well and soldierly, short and slight in figure though he is, and he smilingly acknowledged the cheers he got. The Empress was attired in a cream coloured cloak, richly embroidered, and had a hat with a feather collaret to correspond. Nothing could exceed the winning sweetness of the smiles that lit up her beautiful countenance or her queenly grace of figure as she bowed to the right and left in acknowledgment of the universal plaudits. The Emperor and Empress took their stand in front of the two chairs in the reception-room, but they did not sit down.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught were by their side, and their suites ranged themselves around and behind. The Lady Provost of Edinburgh was introduced and presented the Empress with a magnificent bouquet. The Provost and Bailies of Leith, in their cloaks of office, next stepped forward and in a single sentence expressed the great pleasure the Magistrates, Council, and people of Leith at this visit, and in their name welcomed their Imperial Majesties. Mutual bows ended the ceremonv so far as Leith was concerned, and now came the turn of the larger municipality of Edinburgh. Its more gorgeously-arrayed Lord Provost, in ermine and scarlet and great gold chain, stepped forward at the head of his bailies and councillors, and offered a welcome in the name of the ancient capital of Scotland.

He hoped the visit would prove a pleasant one, and that their Imperial Majesties would have long life ana nappiness in xineir own Kingdom. Jjasc ot all came the Dock Commissioners, who said they were happy to have contributed to their Majesties' com- lort. Their Majesties, attended by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught, then attired while the carriages, which were to convey them to the station, were drawn up outside. The suite preceded the Royal carriage, which was attended by the Guard of the Scots Greys, and a posse of the 6th Dragoon Guards. Tne route to tbe station was tastefully decorated with streamers of brilliant bunting.

The visitors received an enthusiastic welcome, which thev graciously acknowledged. The railwav officials received the Royal partv at the station and no time was lost in dispatching the train, which left exactly at the appointed hour. As it steamed tbrough the Waverley Station at- Edinburgh a Royal salute was fired from the Castle. The weather throughout was damp and dreary, but the Royal carriage was not closed. The Forth Bridge route north was taken.

TYNAN'S EXTRADITION. All papers connected with Tynan's extradition have been forwarded from Dublin and if extra dited he will be tried there. It is authoritatively stated that he will be proved to have been in Dublin from May 2nd to May 7th, 1882, and in the Phoenix Park during the murders, besides being at St. Stephen Hospital, where the murdered remains lay pending the inquest. In the Intranxiyeant M.

Rochefort publishes a violent article condemning the arbitrary measures- adopted towards Tynan, and appealing to the United btates government to intervene. INVESTIGATIONS AT GLASGOW. The following communication appears in the Glasgow Herald Though all is apparently caim on the surface the Glasgow authorities have by no means done sifting into the extent of the dynamite ramincations in uiasgow. it appears that on the person of Bell, alias Ivory, there were found the names and addresses of about 27 Irishmen. Several of these have been interrogated in the detective department, and it is more than probable that some others will be asked for explanations.

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