the lolicy was to keep the British Bole united as circ*mstances permitted. have proved that whatever vi opinion may exist in regard to the maintain dominant intact. the feeling Cnion of the between popuBritain: and Ireland. Grea: A. J.
BAL.FOUR is hokling a sort of political Ma. Hot at the present moment. Recently, 1. and of the Treasury has been somethe Fin: busily employed. Last wook, he fulfilled a wint of up.
rant. engagements in Glasgow. member he delivered an interesting Our Party organisation, at the banquet, in of the Conservative agents. in: Manchester, yesterday, and in his He NaD To-day, Mr. Balfour will ok port in three functions in that city- -open twat.
he entertained to dinner by the 1cma Manchester Conservative Club, and bers aced it buster reception, at which Unionist: will du present from all purts of Lanin ate Yesterday he attended a conversazione, ca delored it short speech. This event was Nice da social thana political nature, and was hy the First Lord of the Treusury. so let impossible to divest Mr. Balfour of his character, the more especially when he Eat Manchester. Besides, he has gone to is in tie vey for the express purpose of indulging in with his constituents over the victory at the polls.
These interare natural, considering the greatness of the ww.ph. and the earnestness of the efforts to secure it, in East Manchester and per sher constituencies. In the case of the First id the Treasury, too, the felicitations urea justinied. All the labours of the Radicals wanly him: have been in vain. At the last General Election he was returned by an enlarged? alad he is in the proud position of beira! able to sly that he has been the represencative of East Manchester ever since its creation under the Reforin Act of 1885.
Ent Manchester may well be proud of. its newber: for Mr. Balfour not only fought bis way upwards in splendid style, bait bis Waition is firmly assured, and in the Conservative Party, he comes only after in wad experienced leader, the Marquis, of Soli bury. In all circ*mstances, whether trying spavus, in opposition or leaching. as be: is about to do, the House of Comthe Member for East Manchester has done adding to his reputation as a cooland clear-! headed man.
The circ*mstances surrounding his present visit to Manchester are of a peculiarly exceptional character. Such an event, if it.had bamened any other year than the present one, could not have been treated Mr. in sure way. Not duly' his constituents, Du: do pt lie at large, would have been looking frame nancedly political speech, or specches, freE: him. But the Conservative statesman is wat in the mood to make one, or de not consider the occasion appropriate for He is amongst friends, rejoicing 8:3 after the battle.
In the meanbe says, and for the passing moment, let us free: the heavy work that we have gone! in the past; let us not trouble our mind about the future; let us enjoy ourselves in the conscious knowledge that we have carned, be via: we have doue, a period of temporary rejosa both for ourselves and the country. Something attempted, something done" has eared in his case--well, a temporary repose. Besides, the country itself was weary of the wupretirable of the last Parliamentweary of swing the Party in office going through inn wook to week the operation of marching ep the bill coly to march down again. The country desind a change, and has brought one abou: leyond all mistake, but after the storms a momentary calm is grateful. The pre200: Recess is remarkable for its political It bas not been without specches, notably those tithe Trine Minister, but from a general point si view the Recess has been a period of rest other that: of oratorial action.
At other wows. the Opposition would have been busy, to and wowk places in the armour of the eralists. But the Radicals are in exceptole had lavour with the nation, and they could aly speak just now to be ridiculed. It is not pi ant to he laughed at, and the Radicals have lee: frond out; hence their silence. More thot this it would be absurd to attempt to hit Government which has not had an.
amity of unfolding its programme. For tie to that the time has not come, the Mini cannot have much to divulge. to Guillhall banquet fell due at its tiny: and at the present critical state of in to Turkey, the speech of the was of special importance. At the other day, the Marquis off on a very important mosS sage in to the Sultan: but, the other I of his Lordship's speeches, on both had their particular interest, they concued in definite legislative announcement, for the son that it is prematuro to make any. The elem! quietness of the Recess presents a to the political restlessness that ho General Election.
But for the trust De imbated. the nation is grateful for the There is one thing from which we have and obtained relief, at any rate, for some the and that is from Home Rule. Whatever the to future may bring forth, Unionists the situation with serenity. of a controversy, fiercely weed some nine years, it is natural, now that like a decisivo stage has been Daciai. hat Unionists should appreciate the has come.
That Mr. Balfour shouk! tauner to which we have referred it shows the greatness of the has taken place. There is artime The present is a time for rest and it is interesting to observe the wile. Mr. Fabiour and his constituents this fact.
Thin tie: Ministry of M. Bourgeois was formed 1-litical prophesied that experts Es ul would not extend over a month. is it will complete that period. A WaS yesterday in the Chamber of. Deputes on of the Socialist party in favour the of Arbitration Board to an dis mies.
M. Bourgeois opposed the 4 motion. st in he Government would in a. vs Bin measure on the same subThe 11 withstanding this promise, 1: and the Government was Git 8 ree. As the Premier stated that tie 1.1 the question as one of conthe of the Government will not De a ion.
however. is deieat Illy come at any: it At 1: the Earl of Dunraven was, banquet given by the inhabitie to district, and presented with silver Eyrie III. In the course of 212 Neech he I the recent contest for the on Cup. ordship uaturally resented Rise against him, and explained; feesous mated him in publishing his pa taphlet on tl t. He added that he would acknowledge bi beaten when she was beaten ase, 20 karaten: an her shel a a I NEWS-LETTER, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1895.
5 THE BELFAST must have conditions. on He did not find a fair; tield, and he withdrew. Earl of Dunraven done much to encourage yachting. and it is needless to say that his action in the recent contest was 'in accordance with his character us an honoura'ole nobleman. He deserves the pruise of the surints.
men for the efforts which he made to bring the America Cuy across the Atlantic. It is that if any similar international contest takes place in; the future the arrangements will he than those which brought the recent race, to such an unsatisfactory close. Disturbances have broken out in Ar another part of the dominions of the Sultan of Tar key. Jerusalem is at present in an excited and the Church missions ct. Nablus, near that city, have been attucked.
Many stones were own at the nussion station by a mob. but. ALS Wry did not get Dear enough it little damage ww.done. The Bibleacader, Aim Miriam, was. wounded.
A Roman Cathotic Convent and Greek Church were also assailed. Dr. Wright. the Church missionary at Nablus, few that wild he more disturbances when the soldiers v. 41.0 are at present in the place leave it.
Fla Cir -tians of the district are naturally tilled with fear. They have no doubt hourd of the atrocitio soommitted in Armenia, and similar outrages may, be perpetrated against them. The Sultan has expressed bis determination to rule justly. undato execute faithfully the reforms which have bee to him by the great Powers, but we, fear that he is unable to do so, no matter how willing he may be. He is apparently losing nut dority within his dominions, which are left to the tyrauny of evil and cruel agents.
who have ceased to obey the Porte. Misgovernment and anarchy widely prevail, but this condition of affairs reannut be allowed continue much longer. 'The nations of Europe must discover cone means of improving tire lot of the unhappy peopl: who are now ruled by the Sultan. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TO DAY. Belfast Tournument in the there: Hali.
7-30 p.In. Belfast Monicipal Ward: Venting of the of Misers. Adams and Agries Street. Orange 8 p.m. Dock Ward-.
Meetins of Mr. Johu D1 Cormick'x supporters in Mr. R. Wiison's Workshop, Antritu Rowl. 8 p.ma.
Belfast United and Labour Council in Hall, 8 p.m. IMPORTANT CITY IMPROVEMENT. The growth of cities presents out, all times an ubsorbing subject for study and consideration, and its interest becomes greatly enhanced in the case of FL city like Belfast, which is now the recognised commercial metropidis of Ireland, and in which progress and develupment are brought home to the observer so forcibly by the nunnerous af modern growth and improvement. Among our commercial tix poughfares. Donegall Place las loug occurried a premier position, and still continues to be.
a main artery of traffic. It possesses Many of the city's must superb temples of trade, and yet with all the evidont completeness and structural features for it has gained distinction, we are glad to notice that the spirit of enterprise and is still active. and wit in the course of a few months be made strikingly manifest. by the erection vi a colossal pile of buildings of great ardlitectural beauty for the eminent and popular firm of Anderson MAuler. The new buildings will be erected on the site of the old and historic black which has been occupied by the firm for neurly half a century, and in which they have had a career so successful that they are compelled to enter upon an andertaking of such magnitude in order to provide ample accommodation for their increasing business.
We understand it is their intention. with such a large area at their disposal, to croct an imposing structure, which will be a architectural ornament to this important thoroughfure and a credit to the city. The tirm are now disposing of their immense stuck of fashionable goods at considerable sacrifice, in order that they way reduce it to very so that the demolition of the old premises mov. he commenced with ALS little deluy as possible. It is to he regretted that the great building scheme which Masts.
Gib son Limited, of Donegall Place, had in contomplation had to be owing to some clifficulties regarding lights, which. we are pleased to learn, in the case of Messis. Anderson M'Aulos have been satisfactorily arranged. 'The firin are to he heartily on their cuterprise, and it- can safely be predicted that the honoumble and straightforward methods adhered to in their ness will result in the vannout of still greater success in the future. WEATHER IN BELFAST with moderate or fresh southerly winds: some rain.
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Lovers of Art should not miss the opportunity of seeing this Grund Annual Exhibition in Donegall Place. 27912 ROYAL HOSPITAL, -The following wero admitted to this institution yesterday Whyte, 11, Blenheim Street, suffering from dislocation of shoulder and injary to head, caused by a horse bolting and knocking him down; Robert M'Clements, 51, Fitzroy Street, injury to ankle, caused by a fall. THE BEST MATERIAL FOR BoYs' WEAR 19 WARNOCK'S SERVE (Registered No. -This Serge is pure Indigo dye, all wool, and double both warp and weft. To be had in al! the leading shapes for Boys, Youths, and Gentlemeu also, in Trousers and Odd WARNOCK, 72, Royal Avenue.
27911 PHYSICAL SOCIETY OF LONDOS. We observe that at the lust meeting of this society a paper was read by Mr. W. H. Everett, of Belfast, on 6 6 The Magnetic Field of any Cylindrical Coil or Circuit." Iu the discussion which ensued Professor Perry and other leading electricians exfaxourable opinions as to the value of the communication.
SPOONS AND PORKS AT REDUCED PRICES. -Im- in- portant to Intending Purchasers--Owing to creased facilities for manufacturing, GIBSON COMPANY, LIMITED, Silversmiths, Donegall Place, Belfast, are offering their Spoons and Forks at Re. duced Prices, eflecting a saving to purchasers varying from 25 per cent. Patterns and Price Lists free by post. 27494 DEAD BODY.
-Yesterday afternoon the dead body of a mat was observed Boating in the Spencer Dock by Harbour-Constable Stewart. He had it at once brought ashore, and it was afterwards convered by Sergeant M' Donald and Constable Don- nelly to the Morgue. The body has not yet been identified. The man was dressed in a black serge suit, striped cotton shirt, pink front, white turned down collar, black tie, and white gucrosey. An inquest will likely be held to day.
CITY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION! LITERARY SOCIETY. -The weekly meeting of the above was held in the rooms of the association last night. Mr. R. G.
Moffatt occupied the chair. Mr. John Nelson introduced a discussion on The Church and the Masses" In a fervent and inspiriting speech he claimed that a broad line and of the demarcation existed between the Church great body of the people, and earnestly pointed out the means by which religion and humanity might be brought closer together. The numerous andience received the address with marked appreciation. the subsequent speakers were -Messrs.
Samuel Kane, J. D1 Combe, and Robert Among Master. Mr. Nelson replied to the critics, and the proceedings ended in the usual way. CACHCH OF IRELAND YOUNG MeN's LITERARY weekly meeting of the above society held in Clarence Place Hall last night.
Notwas withstanding the severity of the weather there was an meeting good were attendance. read by The the minutes honorary of the secretary previous (Mr. J. W. Storey, B.A.), and confirmed.
Several new members were admitted. The business of the meeting was a paper on Archbishop Laud" with by Rev. H. R. Brett, B.A.
The essayist dealt the subject in an able and interesting manner. The different phases of this prelate's life were graphically depicted, and his connections with England, Ireland, and Scotland vividly the brought conclubefore an appreciative audience. At sion several members criticised the paper very freely. On the motion of the president (Mr. the Win.
Mayes), a. hearty vote of thanks was passed to closod essayist by acclamation. The meeting benediction was he Box. Ata the OUR LONDON LETTER. BY OUR PRIVATE WIRE.
BELFAST NEWS- LETTER OFFICE, 169, FLEET STREET, E.C., THURSDAY NIGHT. Mr. Chamberlain, it is generally conceded, has done the right thing in listening to the appeal of the Ashanti envoys -though he calls them" mnessengers," tund describes them as mneu with a past that will not bear looking into. It is true that he only heard their cause through intermediaries -Lord Suthield and Mr. Sutherst-und his conunon sense seems to have suggested that it would be pay to lose valuable lives in Ashanti if we could all we want without firing il shot.
I hinted as much a tew days ago when culling attention to the fact that Lowl Ripon had conforned too closely to the traditional etiquette and red tape so Jolly associated with the olds statesmanship of the Coinniu! The terms of peace which Mr. kin has lail down are regarded as entirely satisfactory. The envoys, or messengers, or whatever they am: (though they cannot he the grandsons, as stuted, of King who is himself ouly twenty-live years of age--a silly young man, still dargely under the control of his mother. and not for good-) waited before making their final effort to conmunicoir: with Mr. Chamberlain until after the first expeditionary troopship hud left our shores.
This may he attributed to their native cunning. or TO a belief that Lord Ripon was still at the Colonial Office. Nobody now doubts that the messengers" had authority to treat with us, and it was ciearty the duty of Lord Ripon to have satisfied himself in some way that their misson was bona tide or otherwise. Mr. Chamberlain, while holding out hopes of peace, foels, nevertheless, bound to let the expedition go, for the rainy season begins in March, and King Prempeh knows that he should Have an ally in the fever demon.
As the King will have to pay the cost in any event, as he ought to. for disregurding our last ultimatum, this country will not be the loser. No doubt grant disappointment will be felt by the uflicers and men of the regular army forming the expedition, but that is not to be taken into accounts when it is renanbered that the cause of civilisation will be ail the better promoted in Ashanti by a perceful settlement. Mr. Chamberkun insists upon a British resident being installed at Coonussie, with a force sufficient to secure his safety.
This mews the enforcement of the treaty obligations of 1374 aguinst human sucrifices and slave-hunting, and the elevation of the Ashantees themselves in other ways abuve the bortarian peoples of Africa. The engineers strike bus led to 2. fresh development, which was expocted for some time. It is not d- confederation of the shipowners. but of the engineering tirms on the Tyne and tire Wear that has come about.
It is stated to-night that these fins have decided among themselves to throw in their lot with the Barrow. Belfast, and Clyde engineering firms. A committee las been formed at Newcastle to work out the schente of a defensive alliance their own account. leaving the shipbuikung firms to take separate action. This new phase conmplicates what was already a sufficiently complex situation.
The news cones from Newcastle-on-Tyne, and I think it may be relied upon. It tallies with rumous current here of late in labour circles. I stated some time since thurt great restlessness had been manifesting itself among the engineering firms at various ports on the north- cist croust of England, and thut in all probability they would make cause with the engineer employers of Belfast and the Clyde. My informant then added that the men themselves were dissatis. fiori, because they could not as a rule hod full allployment.
The outlook for the men on strike and the lucked out is. therefore, becoming darker. Once the English engineering firms quarrel with their them out or cuusing them to strikethe "supplies" for those already strike will of course, be considerably lessened. This will mean a haul upon the reserve fund of the Anulgamuted Society of Engineers. Sir Samuel Montagu, the financier.
who sits as the Rindica! representative of Whitechapel, has taken tine by the foreluck by arwuncing that he does not intend to seek re-election at. the close of the Portiament. He retainel his seat in July by the slight majority of only 35. His constituents are already in quest of his probable succeNsor. Sir Samuel Montagu cannot be said to he taking his friends and supporters by surprise.
for he has given them at least live years' notice of his intention. Were he not a very sorious man. and a great authority upon gold and the coinage, 1 most people would be disposed to regard his intimation to his constituents in the nature of a joke. Lord Salisbury's reply to the deputation frown the representatives of voluntary or Church schools, headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is regarded as very satisfactory by Churchmen. It is quite evident that the Government intend to increase grants t43 the voluntary schools, perhaps nut to the full extent required.
but still it is believed that substantial relief will be atforded out of State funds. As Lord Salisbury neatly put it, the Nonconformists have all the religious instruction that they want provided in the Board schools. Therefore, it is difficult to perceive how they can either fairly or logically object to Churchinen being treater with equal liherality. The present Government. it is felt, is strong enough to deal out evenhanded justice alt round, and this would involve the giving of still further pecuniary aid to all denominational schvols.
That, of course. will cause the education controversy to become lively and heated in the coming session of Parliament. By the death of Sir Henry Ponsonhy this morning at East Cowes, the Queen has lost, perhape, of her oldest and most respected servants. who wus also her private friend. The son of an officer who had fought at Waterloo, he was born at Corfu ten years ufterwards.
He entered the 49th Foot as an ensign, but was transferred to the Grenadier Guants. When Lord Clarendon was Land Lieutenant of Ireland, in 1849, Sir. Henry boing first aide-de-camp to his Excellency, was make his private secretary, and continued to dis charge the sune duties during the Vice- Royalties of Lord St. Germaine and Lord Carlisle. He served in the Crimea.
and was present at the siege id Sebustupol. Returning hame he was appointed all equerry to the lute Prince Consort. and so remained autil his Royal Highness's death. He then rejoined the Grenadiers, um: was for some time stationed in Canada. En 1870 Sir Henry was appointed Private Secretary to the Queen, eight rears afterwards he was made Keeper of the Parry Purse, and in addition he discharged the duties of Receiver-General of the Duchy of Lancaster.
It was his duty to open the Queen's correspondence, except letters marked private," and his duties in that Royal household were muttifarious. He was a man of admimble tact and temper. and in every way qualified for the delicate and important duties he had to perform. His death was not unexpected, he having suffered from paralysis for more than six months. The Queon feels his death most noutely, fur in recent years death has been husy with some of her most tried and trustworthy servants, for whose merits she had always shown keen appreciation.
I find in financial circles to-day that the most engrossing topic is the offer of Messrs. Barnato Brothers to purchase back auy time within six months the South African securities they disposed of some wrecks ago, when the "boom" in mines was at its heiglrt. The in the Barnato Bank, Mining, and Estate Corporation, Limited, having come to the conclusion that they had paid too dearly for the property then sold to them. Messers. Barnato Bros.
have intimated their willingness to repurchase the securities at any time from now within six months at cost price for cash, notwithstanding the enonnous depreciation that has already taken place in all the leading South African securities. The directors of the Barnato Bank, Mining, and Estate Corporation state that they accept this offer not on their own acoount, because they estimate the 1 by the share. holders in their company to be worth a million sterling more than was given for it. but in the interest of the shareholders they feel they cannot do otherwise than close with this generous offer. I need hardly say that the critics--not to say oppovents-of Messrs.
Barnato feel rather crestfallen at this ready and unexpected response to their carping criticisms. It has been arranged that the three Liberator prisoners convicted yesterday before Mr. Justice Bruce shall he called up for sentence when the secutions collie to an end. The several counsel apin the different cases are to receive due pearing notice, so as to have an opportunity of addressing the Court in mitigation of punishment. In the cases of Balfour, Theobald, and Brock the maximum punishment is seven years' penal servitude.
Jabez Balfour, in the second prosecution opened to-day before a fresh special jury, is the only person accused of having applied to uses and purposes other than those of the House and Investment Trust. Limited, large sums of money. He is again defeaded by Mr. John O'Connor. Sir Arthur Sullivan has selected and decided upon Lord Byron's tragedy, "Sardanapalus," as the subject for his grand ballet to be produced next year at the Alhambra.
THE MISSING SHTP STAR OF AUSTRIA LIST OF THE CREW. All hope of the safety of the ship Star of Austria, which has already been reported as long overdue, is now abundoned, and we are informed that she has been posted as missing at Lloyd's. 'The ship, which was owned by Messrs. James P. Corry Limited, at this port, sailed from Santo Rosalia, Lower California, on March 25th last, for Swansea with a cargo of copper ore, after discharging ber cargo, which she had taken out from Curdilf.
On April 1st she was spoken at. the' mouth of the Gulf of California, but since that date nothing whatever has been heard about her. It is helieved that she must have struck an iceberg when off Cupe Horn. this opinion being supported by the fact that numerous icebergs were observed off that headland about the time she was due there, and a quantity of wreckage was noticed Houting in the locality. The voyage from Santa Rosalia to Swansea would, under ordinary circ*mstances, occupy about 120 days.
so that yesterday the Star of Austria is about four months overdue, as it is a little over 200 day's since she left California 'The Star of Austria was one of the finest vessels owned by Messrs. Corry and, indeed, was one of the best ships afloat. Sue was built by Messrs. Workman. Clark, Limited, and was launched in 1886.
her register being 1.693 tons. She was under the conunand of Captain Samuel J. Russell, a most capable and trustworthy seaman, who had been for a number of years in the service of tue tirin. and he had every prospect of a very successful future before him. It may be mentioned that he was the son of Mr.
Wm. Russell. munaging director of Messrs. A. S.
Henry Limited, of this city. Captain Russell was accompanied on the voyage by bis wife and two children, who have doubtless shared his fate. Mrs. Russell was the daughter of Captain Shaw, who was also in the empioy of the same firm. The crew consisted in all of twenty-one men, and most of the ordinary seamen were shipped at Cardiff.
The following is a complete list -Samuel J. Russell, master. Belfast; John Saui, mate. Mary. port; W.
Thompson, second mate, Dromore. County Down; C. R. Armstrong. third mate; Cumming, carpenter, Warrenpoint; D.
Lawson, sailmaker, Belfast: F. Stephens, steward; C. Erskino. cook Forbes, boatswain; and the following A. -J.
M' Donald. P. Power, L. Larsen, J. Marlow.
F. Gall. C. Hamilton, T. Keisted, G.
A. Sodehohn. D. Jones (Liverpool), W. Humphreys (Belfast).
M. Keating, G. M'Ateer (Warrenpoint), B. W. Leighton.
J. Barnett; also apprentices: A. F. Peaco*ck, N. W.
K. Bowden, W. W. Holland, B. C.
Newton, J. F. and T. RI Cunningham. Mr.
Thompson, the second mate. is. we believe. the son of a clergyman at Dromore. Much sympathy will he felt in the city with the relatives of the crew.
so many of whom belong to Belfast and the neighbourhood. DEATH OF REV. PETER KENZIE. Rev. Petor M'Konzie, one of the most prominent preachers and lecturers in the Wesleyan body, died yesterday evening at this residence at Batley Carn, Dewshury, from congestion of the dungs.
He was seventy-one years of age. THE REORGANISATION OF THE WAR OFFICE. A memorandum, showing the duties of the various departments of the War Office and the responsibility of its principal officers to the SecreGary of State, was issued last night. The Secretury of State exercises administrative control over all the services, and the heads of all the principal departonents, both military anch cirib, are respausible to him for the discharge of duties assigned to them. He is assisted by Under Secretaries of State.
A War Once Consultative Council, mesided over by the Secretary of State, will meet when required for the discussion of such subjects may be referred to it by the Secretary of State. The council will consist of the Undor Secretaries of State, the Financial Secretary, the military beats of the principal military departments, and of such other officers as may on special ocusions be summoned to attend its meetings. The Commander-in-Chiof exercises general command over her Majesty's military forces at home and abroad, issues army orders, and holds periodical inspections of the troops. He is the principal adviser of the Secretary of State on all military questions. and is charged with the general supervision of the military departments of the War Office.
He is charged with the general distribution of the army at home and abroad, with the preparation and maintenance of detailed plans for the mohilisation of regular and auxiliary forces, with the prepuration of schemes of offensive and defensive operations, and with the collection and compilation of military information, with. selecting fit and proper persons for appointment to commissions in the regular forces, and with proposing fit. and proper officers, whether of regular or auxiliary forces. for promotion for statio and other military appointments, and for military' thonours and rewards. GLOVES MADE IN BELFAST are a novelty hitherto unknown.
Persons sending Presents abroad would do well to remember that Bolster Co. hold a large stock of their own manufacture, and the best makes in French and English goods. 27550 THEATRE ROYAL. -The historical play now running at the Theatre Royal will be followed next week by 6 An Artist's Model." This sparkling piece will be presented by Mr. George Edwarde's company, numbering upwards of sixty performers, and including Misses Louise Beaudet, Violet Lloyd, Mrs.
E. Palmer, Lalor Shiel, Alice Selwyn, Messrs. John Peachey, E. W. Garden, George Wilton, Percy E.
Marshall, Bert. Haslem, Milroy Cooper, dances William Clifford, entrusted and to E. Miss Lovat- MarFraser. Solo are garet Fraser. An increased orchestra and carefully direcselected choristers will, under the musical tion of Mr.
J. A. Robertson, render Mr. Sidney Jones's charming music, which forms one of the most important attractions of "An Artist's Model." reproductions of the original scenes used at the Lyric Theatre have been painted by Mr. E.
Extract G. Banks, and this successful musical comedy will be mounted and dressed by the same well -known firms as in London. The acting management and direction is in the hands of Mr. stage E. B.
Norman, who has piloted sO many successful companies round the provinces. The revised version of "An Artist's Model" contains many new features which hare been added to the original production greatly to the advantage and the brightening of the play. The music is essentially a feature of the production, and Mr. Jones has written some numbers that in Sidney some instances approach the region of high class lighter moments, has the novelty in a comic opera. The story, whilst bright and lively in its opera of being provided with some serious dramatic which succeed in greatly enhancing its inscenes terest.
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BY CABLE. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT NEW YORK. announcement was made this afternoon which has caused much disappointment among business men. The portal authorities have from time to time been urged to accelerate the landing of incoming mails, and the Government has as frequently undertaken to comply with these representations. All incoming vessels, irrespective of class, hare, however, to go into quarantine at the bay for periods ranging from twelve hours In order to avert so much delay in the landing of the mails the Government arranged to have them brought up by special tug boats, and in this way allow of an immediate distribution.
For this service the Government required to be paid by the steamship companies interested. The 1 latter, howerer, resisted the proposed levy, and representatives were then appointed on each side to endeavour to arrange mutually satisfactory terms. All efforts to this end have. it is now announced, completely failed, and for the present there is nothing to be alone but to return to the old practice of keeping the mails on board until the steamers reach their berths. The deaths are reported to-day of two highlyesteemed men, although occupying widely ditterent positions, On Tuesday last.
Mr. Caivert Vaux, a landscape paintor of considerable repute, suddenly disappeared from his New York residence, and this morning he was found drowned under circ*mstances that point to suicide. The other case is that of Senor Thedim, the Portuguese Minister at Washington. A few weeks ago he developed symptoms of acute consumption, and rapilly lost tone. On Sunday last be was seized with internal hemorrhage, and the attack terminated fatally this morning.
It is mentioned here incidentally that the father of the widow of Senor Thedim, who held the post of Portuguese Minister to the Vatican died only recently. In consequence much sympathy is being tendered the bereaved lady. One of the most diverting, if not really sensational, stories that have ever been told in COnnection with diplomacy in China was received today with the mails on the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Company's steamer at Vancouver from China. The matter is not only solemnly recounted in more than one official communication, but a version of it appears in a newspaper. Briefly told, it seems that the President of the Tsung-Li-Yamen at Pekin is greatly incensed with the British Ambassador, Sir Nicholas O'Connor, owing to the latter during one of numerous recent interviews having pounded the table in order apparently to give emphasis to his observations addressed to the Board of Celestial Administrators.
The humour of the story as now received, however. is contained in the statement that the indignant official having telegraphed a formal complaint to the British Foreign Office through the Chinese Legation, Lord Salisbury, as Foreign Minister, replied that the Tsung-Li-Yamen had better attend to the representations made hy Sir Nicholas O'Connor or he (Lord Salisbury) would immediately proceed to Pekin and do the tablepounding himseli. There apparently the matter has been allowed to rest. The demands on the Treasury for gold for shipment still continue, and the effect is becoming more apparent daily in the depressed tone of the Wall Street markets. This afternoon it transpired that one million dollars had been engaged for export, but further drafts are anticipated between now and Saturday.
When business opened this morning there was a tendency towards firmness, but the professional dealings caused a lull and subsequent dullness at the close. The markets were weak generally, with prices from 4 to 13 lower than yesterday's. the only exceptions heing Lake Shore and Louisville Railroads, which advanced from to: 4- A copy has been received at Washington of an, order issued by Perez, chief of the insurgents in. the Matanzas and Santa Clara districts. The order declares that the planters' buildings and canefields are to he respected provided that no fortifications are erected thereon, and that the buildings are not occupied by troops.
If fortifications or militury occupation are attempted the buildings are; to be reduced to ashes and the owners punished. Passengers from Cuba arriving aut Key West yesterday by the steamship Olivette state that the rebel leader, Antonio Maceo, with eighteen hundred men, fought and defeated the Spanish forces under General Navarro near Sunta Clara on the 17th inst. The fighting, it is said, lasted seventeen hours, and the Spaniards had five hundred killed and wounded. General Navarro was himself wounded, and narrowly escaped capture. The insurgent loss was small.
A Havana correspon-4 dent telegraphs additional details respecting the derailing of the Government armoured train between Jacobea and Esperanza. The accident way caused by a body of insurgents, who blew up the bridge at Santa Rita with a dynamite bomb, and; damaged the permanent way, at the same time; opening fire on the occupants of the carriages. who were returning from the recent operations, The general, however, in command had the horses brought, out, mounted his men, took the initiative, and put the enemy to flight. Ten persons were injured by the occurrence. Notwithstanding these reports, rumours of approaching peace in Cuba und negotiations between Marshal Campos and the insurgent leaders become every day more persistent and detailed.
It is reported on what seems to be some authority that considerable friction exists between the white and the preponderating, coloured element in the insurgent camp. The mulatto, Maceo, is said to be the real master of the situation, and though the white insurgents hate Spain they hate negro dominion and negro insolence still more. On the other hand, it is stated Maceo is prepared to forcibly restrain any white defection. In the second heat of the race at Galveston yes, terday between Haulan and Bubear for the Sculling Championship of England and a purse of one thousand dollars Bubear won. A third heat has still to he decided.
A despatch has been received from Yarpon', Springs, Florida, stating that a sponge schooner foundered near the Keys yesterday. Her crew of six were drowned. Nothing has been allowed to transpire respecting the conference between Mr. Carlisle, Secretary of the Treasury, and representative New York financiers. It is erident, however, that some decision has been reached.
Late this evening it became known that the authorities in Philadelphia had made arrangements for the shipment to New York of gold to a considerable but unspecified amount for the express purpose of replenishing the daily depleted Treasury. It is understood that this is the outcome of an understanding with Philadelphian bankers. Remaining portion of the Goods we had ot the Belfast Exhibition, including Damask Cloths, Nupkins, Handkerchiefs, Embroidered Goods, which are slightly soiled, are now offered at a considerable reduction in price. -ROBERTSON, LEDLIE, FERGUSON, Co. The Bank Buildings.
28234 DUBLIN DAY BY DAY. DUBLIN, THURSDAY NIGHT. The opening meeting of the College Philosophical Society was held to-night, under the presidency of the Right Honourable C. T. Redington, D.L., Resident Commissioner of National Education and Vice-Chancellor of the Royal University.
'The president of the society, Mr. R. P. Cowl, Sch. and Sen.
delivered an admirable ad-1 dress, characterised alike by clearness of thought and scholurly style, on some a movements of the nineteenth century. The speakers--County Court Judge Adams, Q.C.; Mr. Ross, Q.U; Rev. J. P.
Mahaify, S.F.T.C.D.; and Mr. Henry Harrison, a Parnellite-were all brilliant and interesting, and Mr. Redington, in closing the proceedings, spoke under the influence of the academic atmosphere of which he is now shining light. The Solicitor-General, M.P. (Mr.
Wm. Kenny, 4.C.) was entertained to-night by the Munster Bar a banquet in the King's Inns in honour of Fat his promotion as her Majesty's Solicitor-General for Ireland. Sir Francis W. Brady, Q.C., D.L, County Court Judge of Tynone, presided, as Pother of the Bar, and proposed the heaith of the distinguished guest of the evening. The SulicitorGeneral, M.P., who was received with intense enthusiasm, responded in suitable terms.
Upwards of fifty dined. In the liquidation of the Old Bushmills Whisky Distillery Company, Limited, the hearing was resumed today of the Bank of Ireland's claim to be handed over 914 casks of whisky, pledged by Messrs. J. Steen Boyd and Counor, two of the directors of the company, as security for advances amounting to £15.000. The claim is resisted by the trustee for the debenture-holders and by the liquidator.
on the ground that the whisky conla not be pledged, having regard to the debentureholders' trust deed of 1892. and that the sale to Messrs. J. S. Boyd and Connor was not bona fide.
but a merely colourable transaction. of which the Bunk of Ireland had notice. Mr. J. Steen Boyd, the managing director of the company, was examined to-day.
and stated in detail as to the transactions with the bank and the circ*mstances under which the whisky was pledged. The arguments having concluded, the Vice Chancellor reserved judginent. Is conscience money" liable to legacy duty? This was the unique legal conundrum Mr. Justice Madden was called on to decide yesterday through the rapacity of the Inland Revenue in a case that exposed the frailty of human nature. The older.
inen about town who sowed their wild oats in the sixties remember the famous restaurant and music hall, familiarly called Jude's." Horatio Jude. the proprietor, did a roaring trade. and yet he died a poor man. He had a head clerk and cellarman, who grew rich. Sickness did not spare him to enjoy his wealth, and when he felt that death was knocking at the door he set to balancing his accounts in this world to prepare for the next.
His conscience was sorely troubled about his dealings with moneys received for his employer Jude. So he made codicil to his will leaving £300 to the representatives of Jude, whose moneys to chat amount he admitted he had received, but did not pay over. 'The successful claimant of the conscience money turned up in the person of a chef at a certain ecclesiastical college near Dublin. But the Crown demanded 10 per cent. legacy duty, as in the case of a legacy left to 22 stranger.
It was contended for the chef that the money was restitution or conscience money intended to he paid in full. and in the nature of the transaction tantamount to the payment of a debt. that the Crown had no right to frustrate the good inteutions of the testator and assure, as it were, the part of an accessory niter the fuct in robbing Jude. Mr. Justice Madden maintained inviolate the morality and justice of the codicil by deciding that no duty was: payable.
A curious position of affairs with reference to the collection of county cess in the County of Donegal was disclosed today on an application made to Mr. Justice Murphy to state a case for the opinion of the judges. It appears that in the barony of Kilmacrenin it was impossible to get a collector to attempt the collection of county cess for the last five rears until shortly previous to the last assizes, when a gentleman undertook the task as a forlorn hope. and he set about collecting under the warrants for the previous five years; but the cesspayers successfully resisted his demand, and the Queen's Bench held that his duties were limited to the collection of the cess accruing subsequent to his appointment, and that he had no right to collect the arrears under the former warrants. At last summer assizes the Grand Jury sought to represent in respect of those arrears.
but it was objected by counsel for the cessnavers and Mr. Olphert, of Ballyconnell, that they had no power. Mr. Justice Murphy agreed to state 2 case for the opinion of the Divisional Court 011 the validity of the presentment. Some misunderstanding arose as to his decision.
and it was stated to-day that although he had not fated the presentment yet warrants had been delivered to the collector. Mr. Justice Murphy said the issue of to the warrant to the collector was wrong, and the case should be listed for the attendance of counsel on behalf of the Grand Jury. with the view of having a case stated for the opinion of the Court. The case of the Rev.
Mr. Henry against the Great Northern Railway Company of Ireland excited great attention at the Four Courts, especially as the compuny took the bold course of meeting his claim as an imposture. The medical evidence for the rev. gentleman, especially that of Dr. James Little, the eminent physician, turned the tide of public opinion in his favour.
It was known, however. that Surgeon Wheeler, Dr. Coates, of Belfast: and Dr. Bartley were to be examined for the company. in the middle of Mr.
John Ross's crossTo day examination of Dr. Coates, Mr. O'Shaughnessy, Q.C., for the Rev. Mr. Henly, and Mr.
Campbell, Q.C., for the company. intervened with the announcement that a settlement had heen arrived at to pay the plaintiff £500 damages, and £172 for costs and expenses. The Lord Chief Justice ohserved that the settlement was a proper one, and the amount was what, he thought, the jury ought to have given. An important point affecting solicitors was decided to-day in the Exchequer sion. The Solicitors Act prescribes that DO action shall be brought till one calendar month after the bill of costs shall have heen sent by post to or left for the client at his residence.
A bill of costs was posted in Belfast on the 12th August, and delivered at Magherafelt on the 13th. The writ was issued 00 the 13tb of September. The objection having heen raised by a the defendant's counsel on the trial. the point was referred to the Divisional Court, with the result that the Court unanimously held the objection to be fatal, and judgment was entered for the defendant, with costs. The Representative Body of the Church of Ireland met yesterday.
The Lord Primate presided. The other members present were--Archbishop of Dublin, Bishop of Meath, Bishop of Limerick, Bishop of Ossory, Bishop of Kilmore, Bishop of Clogher, Bishop of Tuam, Bishop of Down, Bishop of Killaloe, Bishop of Cork, Dean of Cachel, Mr. R. Bagwell, Mr. James Wilson, Dean of Cork, Right Honourable R.
R. Warren, Rev. Dr. Gwynn, Mr. W.
E. Scott, Dean of Ossory, Earl of Courtown, Right Honourable Henry Bruen, Archdeacon of Armagh, Colonel Lowry, Mr. Acheson St. George, Archdeacon of Clogher, Earl of Belmore, Mr. J.
Ellison Macartney, Dean of the Chapel Royal, Dr. J. Creed Meredith, Recorder of Dublin, Archdeacon of Connor, Dr. Traill, Archdeacon of Tham, Colonel Cooper, Lord Clonbrock, Archdeacon of Meath, Mujor-General DevenishMeares, Rev. Canon M.
W. Mr. G. Kinahan, Provost of T.C.D., Archdeacon of Dublin, Vice-Provost of T.C.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, J.
J. H. Carson, Rev. Dr. Stubbs.
The following, contributions at £100 and unwards were received during the month of October: Colonel Sir F. E. Macnaghten, £128 89; Rev. Gorges Irvine (bequest), £498 4s 61. His Honour, Wm.
Anderson, Q.C., County Court Judge of Tipperary, was co-opted a member of the Representative Body, in the room of Dr. Pilkington, Q.0., resigned. Having transacted business, the Representative Body adjourned until Wednesday, the 11th of December. The Clergy Widows and Orphans Fund Board of the General Synod met to-day. Mr.
F. V. Clarendon, and subsequently the Dean of St. Patrick's, presided. Also present--Archdeacon of Armagh, Mr.
Gordon E. Tombe, Mr. J. Creed Meredith, LL.D.; and Mr. J.
F. Nunn. A report from the Actuary in the case of a clergyman proposing to join the fund as a voluntary contributor was approved. A medical report in the aune case Wils also approved, and admission completed. Eight cases were investigated.
six clergymen being declared liable to deduction as provided by section 8 of the statute, and were accordingly registered as contributors. The remaining cases were declared exempt. Payment was ordered of the annuities for quarter to 30th inst. under the C.ogher ciergy widows fund, amounting to £33 10s. Having transacted the remaining business, the Board adjourned until Thursday, the 12th of Decemiver.
Mr. Barry O'Brien, who is writing the life of Parnell, is anxious for any letters or documents which may have a bearing on Parnell's career. The dunger of tinned salmon. Rachel Syme, ageri seven, daughter of Corporal Syme. of the Scots Greys, has just died at Richmond Barracks.
It seems that the parents and their children partook of tinnel salmon, which was obtained at the regimental canteen. 'The surgeon of the regiment, Dr. Beaver, attribnted the child's death to the salmon, though the other members of the family did not suffer. An inquest will be held t-morrow. The marriage of Mr.
W. E. Genrye, of Downside. Stoke, Bishop. Bristol, and Dunnalia, County Donegal.
and Miss Ina Prittie. only daughter of Mr. S. W. and Mrs.
Perry, of The Grunge, Bullymena, County Antrim, and 23. Fitzwilli.m Square, Dublin, took plice yesterday in Christ Church, Leeson Park. Dublin. the officiating clergymen heing the Bishop of Killaloe and the Rev. Canon Carmichael.
The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of ivory satin. After the ceremony, a reception was held at 28, Fitzwilliam Square. and later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. George left for London, en route for Mentone, where the honeymoon will be spent.
The opening ceremony of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition is fixedl to take place on Tuesday. the 26ch and the arrangements are Dow all compiete. Sir Arthur Sullivan's exhibition ode, specially written for the occasion, will be rendered by a trained choir, chiefly composed of members of the Dublin Musical Society. under Herr Werner. The words of the ode have been composed by Mr.
T. W. Rolleston. Lord Mayo will read the address to the Lord Lieutenant, which has been written by Professor Dowden, after which the officiai opening and inspection of the exhibition win take place. A meeting of the Irish Amateur Gymnastic As sociation will be held in the Wicklow Hotel on Saturday evening.
It is expected that a large number of delegates will attend, as the meeting is of importance. Though the Northern representatives took such a keen interest in the forming of the association. and attended in force at its opening meeting, yet, strange to suy, there was not a single delegate from it Northern club at the last meeting. A good business was done on 'Change this afternoon. Funds and banks were both better.
Bank of Ireland was unchanged. at 355; Nationals repented 18 1-16. Railways were very flat, and on sale. Dublin and Wicklow closed at 74g. after going down to 74; Great Northern fell 14, to and Great Southern to 136.
In debentures, Great Northern gave way 4, to 141. Breweries were exisier. Guinness fell to 47. The tire market was weak. Pneumatics were on sale, and fell to 5 3-32; Grapplers were wanted.
The miscellaneous market was good. Burkes were unchanged: Bagot Hutton rose 4, to Metropole preference rose to 43. Mr. George Wright, candidate for the university, has sent the following letter to Dr. Henry Fitzgibbon, in answer to an inquiry: Fitzwiliam Square, Dublin, 9th November, 1895-Dear Dr.
Fitzgibbon-I ant very glad to get your letter. You ask me a question which has already been put to me by more than one medical elector of T.C.D.. and I bog to say to you what in effent I have said in answer to previous -that I am prepared to support any measures which may be introduced in the House of Conunons for the purpose of improving the position and status of medical men in the army, postal. and poor-law sernavy, vices; snore particularly any measure providing for the superannuation of poor law medical officers in very truly. George Wright." SHOCKING OUTRAGES IN CARDIFF.
At Cardiff lost Walnesday night an Italian named Antonio Desponts quarrelled with a wonk maned Bryan, auk, it is alleged, threw a lighted paraffin lamp at her, inflicting a terrille wound in the head. 'The woman's clothes ignited, and enveloped her in dames. She ran into the street, and after being remored to hospital it was fround that she was so horribly burnt as to render her recovery doubtful. In another case a quarrel arose between two brothers named M' Cartiry. Their mother interposed.
and the police were called by ti lodger, asserted that the woman was being kicked to death. The officers found her lying dead on the floor. DEATH OF REV. DR. LUMBY.
Rev. Joseph Rawson Lumby, D.D.. Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge. died yesterday evening. In 1869 he was elected Norissian Professor of Divinity, and in 1892 Lady Margaret's Professor.
DEATH OF THE HONOURABLE CAPTAIN HAMILTON. Captain Honourable Henry Baillie Hamilton, brother of the Earl of Haddington, died on the 20th at Lennel, near Coldstream, Berwickshire. Deceased was a retired commander in the Royal Navy. He served in the Black Sea during the Crimean war, and was severely wounded. ATTEMPTED MURDER IN LIVERPOOL.
A determined case of attempted murder occurred in Liverpool yesterday. A young labourer named Robert Cass was drinking with his mother and other members of the family when he made a savage attack on her with a flatiron, and she is not expected to recover. When arrested he said he had put her to sleep, and hoped she was in heaven. A STORY OF ACCOMMODATION BILLS. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.
A remarkable story of accommodation bills was given at the Liverpool Bankruptcy Court yesterday in the public examination of Widdows, Howard, Company, coal merchants, of Liverpool. The debtors stated that being short of money they replied in January, 1894, to an avertisem*nt in the Colliery Guardian," stating that firms of good standing could get their bills discounted. As a result, the frun got into communication with Blumenthall of London, who for a fee of £25 for each introduction placed them in correspondence with a number of firms in various parts of the country. Accommodation bills to the number of 240 passed within eighteen months, representing a total of £60,000. The firms were in Newport, Glasgow, Chester, Belfast, Dundee, Bristol.
and elsewhere, and many of them were now in bankruptcy or liquidation. The liabilities of Widdows, Howard, Co. are returned at £12.063, and the assets are returned at £275. The public examiuation was adjourned to the 2nd January. A HORSE, a horse; my kiogdom for 20 horse," cried Richard III.
Horses fed on Castalia" keep in full flesh, brilliant coat, and high working condition. Copies of testimonials from ABRAHAM NeLL. Castalia Mills. Belfast. 22323 BANQUET TO LORD DUNRAVEN.
THE RECENT YACHT CONTESTS. THE ACTION OF THE AMERICA CUP COMMITTEE. SPECIAL TELEGRAM. CARDIFF, THURSDAY. -Lord Dunraven was entertained to at a public banquet given by the inhabitants of Cardiff and district.
and was presented with a handsome silver model of his yacht Valkyrie lIl. Lord Tredegar presided. Lord Dunraven, in responding to the toast of Our Distinguished Guest," having acknowledged the generous feelings which had prompted the gathering, said he had gone through a somewhat trying experience. He had adopted a course which Auty dictated. knowing, at the same time, that it would bring him much anxiety and a certain amount of annoyance He quite expected that his motives would be misinterpreted and his works contorted and twisted by the ever intelligent and ever-irrepressible Press.
The interviewer, like the poor, was always present with one in America. He knew he should be interviewed, and the silence would become in the interviewer's hands most eloquent. All his anticipations were quite fuitilled. (Laughter.) It was a source of satisfaction to him. therefore, when he came home to find that those among whom he lived -his neighbours and friends--in spite of all the misrepresentations, reposed contidence in him, and believed in his honesty.
Aiter remarking that the first yacht he ever possessed was a Cardiff-built boat, he suid there was ouly one regret present to his mind that evening, and that was the absence of the two gentlemen who were ciated with him in the Mr. Calmont and Mr. Robinson--and they were, unfortunately, wwble to accept the invitation to be present. He looked upon yachting as the first pastime, and yacht racing as the tirst of sport; but they should be conducted according to strict rules. and under strict scrutiny.
This America Cup Trad been erected into a Matter of enormous importance on the other side of the Atlantic. but he did not think that the care and attention of those who had the conduct and munagement of the races had increased in due proportion to the interest taken in them. 'The authorities why had the control and conduct of the races ought to toke all the responsibility upon themselves. and leave none to) private indivi That was the case in all other kinds of sport. He hai subjected to all kinds of extraordinary accusations, It has been alleged that he withdrew from the late race from a desire to deliberately insult the American nation; that he had acted through pique because his vessei was beaten.
and, most astounding of aN. the accusation was levelled against him of having from rife distance of three thousand miles suddenly Revelled new charge against the owners of the Defender, or against the New York Yacht Club. He resented that. (Applause.) He thonght it was a mean and contemptible thing tu SLy behind man's hack what one dare not say to iris face. As 0 mutter of fact.
he had done nothing of the kiml. He was somewhat reluctant to eater into any eXplanation of these mutters, hecause. from some strange misadventure. everything sail was misinterpreter! by de somewhat excital Press on the other side of the ocean. With natumi desire to avoid saying anything that could possibly to offensive to the nation.
of whom he entertained nothing but feelings of affection and respect, he was guarded in what he did say then. His motives actions were misunderstool. If he spoke out plainly then he www charvel with insulting the American nation. and accused of all sorts of mis. demeanours and crimes.
He had no hope whatever of converting the American Press to taking a more natural and wholesome view of the situation. He published a short time ago little history of what bad occurred on the other side of the water in connection with these races. He did so because found that in yachting circles and throughout the country generally there were very confused ideas of the events that had really occurred. He believed then. ad he believed still, that tire Detender auld the first race too deeply immerse.
She was entitled to sail acconting to) her measured length. that he never had the doubt. Whether he was right ox wrong waS a natter of opinion. and must, he was afraid, always remain so, secing that the only possible oppatunity of ascertaining whether he was right or not was not utilised. and now gone for ever.
Shame. lie made that complaint on the 7th Septender. It obviously was not made out of pique bemuse he had icen beaten, inasmuch as he made it before the first race took place. He made the compiaint to Mr. Lathom Fish.
who boarded the Valkyrie as the tive of the Defender. and he asked that the vessels should be renwasured at the earliest possible moment. Everyone on board the Valkyrie knew his complaint, and get an attempt was non made to prejudice him in the eves of this country and America by alleging that he Ind just marie the complaint for the first time. and his complaint was stigmatised as a gross insult. It seenie! to him that this violent hurricane of indignation sweeping through the Press of the United States would have carried grouter conviction if it Ind occurred at the time his complaint wus made.
Now it was a little out of date. had been criticised at home aiso, and it lad been said that even if be did make that complaint at the time the matter had died out, and what was the good of reviving it the other day? reply, he had no desire to recur to the ject. and would not have allied to the load water line of the vessel if he had not compelled the fact that the report of the Cup committee the Yacht Club was published in the American Press. It seemed to him that when the matter was published in America it was within his rigirt to put his statement of the case before the public in this hear)-when the Defender's people did not then and there on the 7th September insist upon having his comple int settled one way unother. He did not know it impossible for him to do anything.
He coull prove his case. It coull. only be proved L. the committee, and in the way he suggested. had also been charged against him that he oi to have refused to start in the first race, he did not consider under the circ*mstances he would have been justified in taking so 1t a stev.
One great point, however. had been gained. 'The vessels were ordered to be marked externally, and although he had been abused for making that demand, he pointed out that every yacht that racel in English waters was marked externally. Did it pot seem a little strange that this violent outburst of indignation did not take place on the 7th September. when his charge was made? He saw that the managing owner of the Defender had written a letter.
in which he assumed all responsibilitv, and said he stood before the world charged by him (Lord Dunraven) with a most gross offence. and invoked the New York Yacht Club to vindicate the bonour of the club and the honour of the natiou. Well, he, of course. could not prevent, Mr. Iselin accepting any responsibility he liked, but he demurred most emphatically to heing credited; with a charge which he had never made.
He had never made any charge against anyone in this matter, and he greatly deprecated the introduction of the personal element into what was a mere queen tion of fact. The New York Yacht Chub was going to institute an inquiry. Ile was afraid it wits not likely to be an altogether satisfactory one. "That the inquiry would be conducted with the utmost impartiality by the New York Yacht Club he had not the slightest doubt. but making it personal matter might have been left until the inquiry was concluded.
All he wanted to impress upon them was that his complaint, be it right or wrong. justifiable or unjustifiable, was made to all the parties concerned on the 7th September. last, and was no new complaint. He made it to the proper authority. He did his best to hare the matter tested then and there.
That if his request had been complied with the matter would have been settled. Now it must for ever be more or less a matter of opinion. He hoped he could take a licking as well as anvone else. He should freely acknowledge his vessel heaten when she was beaten on her merits, but to be beaten on her, merits she must have fair conditions and a fair field. He withdrew.
As to the actual cause of his withdrawing--the overcrowding of the coursa -he did not deem it necessary to say anything, Unfortunately those in charge of these contests had not thoroughly realised the large proportions to which they had grown. Other toasts followed. and the proceedings ter. minated. THE ELGIN AND NAIRN ELEUMON FEITTION.
The trial of the Elgin and Nairn election petition was continued at Elgin yesterday, when Mr. Gordon, the respondent, was examined at great length. Witness stated that the visiting of the constituents, respecting which complaint had been made. took place before the prospect of the dissolution. With regard to M'Hardy, against whom the suggestion of brihery had been made.
a witness stated that a fee of seventeen guineas paid to hint as polling clerk was not excessive, seeing that in Elgin Burgh election one polling clerk was paid £68. M'Hardy denied that he had been guilty of illegal practices. 'The case was adjourned. A BOAT SUNK BY A TORPEDO. A SAILOR DROWNED.
While a party from H.M.S. Vernon were en gaged in practice with five torpedoes in Portsmouth Harbour yesterday afternoon. and five blue-, jackets were employed in picking up the missiles that had been tired, their bout was struck by a torpedo and sent to the bottom, the men being thrown into the water. Firing operations were at once suspended. and a rescue party sent out.
They succeeded in saving four men, but the fifth, an able seaman named Barblett. win is said to helong to Briston, disoppeared, and his body had not beer recovered up to a late hour last night. THE CLELAND WILL SUIT. LONDON, the Probate Division today. before Mr.
Justice Barnes, the Cleland will case was agin mentioned. On Tuesday the jury: had found in favour of the plaintiff. the Rev. A. E.
Black, and his Lordship pronounced for the will dated March, 1895, of the testatrix, Miss Anne Clelund, formerly of Dublin, and Tobarmhuire, Crossgar, County Down. Counsei now argued tie question as to whether the deiendant. Mr. James Cieland, J.P.. of Crossgar, was entitled to his costa out of the estate.
Hix Lordship came to the conclusion that the costs must follow the event. it appeared to him that there was not the slightest foundation for the of undue influence. and the general rule wus that when a plea of that sort failed the party making it should lx condemned in costs. He, therefore, decided that costs should follow the event. DEATH OF SIR HENRY PONSONBY; Sir Henry Ponsonby, whose death occurred about eight o'clock yesterday morning, was able to recognise the members of his family till three a.m., when he became unconscious, end so remained till the end.
A touching message of sympathy and condolence las been received by Lady Pousonby from the Queen. and messages of a similar mature have been sent by the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family. Muny other sympathetic telegrans huve arrived at Osborne Cottage during the dav. As at present arranged. the funeral will take place on Tuesday next, either at Windsor or Whippinghron.
All blinds at Osborne House. 08 well as those of the Royal cottages in the vicinity, are drawn. Deceased was son of Major-General the Honourable Sir F. Ponsonbr. wax born at Corfu in 1825, and after receiving a professional education at the Royal Militry College.
Sandburst. was uppointed ensign in the 49th Regiment in 1842. After being transferred to the Grenadier Guards, he was appointed aide-do-camp to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and in 1849 was made private secretary to the Farl of Clarendon, an office which he held under Lords St. Gertiers and Carlisle while Vicerors of Ireland. In 1855 he joined! the Grenadier Guards in time Crimes, and served at the siege of SebasOn the conclusion of the war he was eppointed equerry to the Prince Consort.
and after his Roval Higmess's death proceeded to Canada, where he commanded a. battalion of the Grenadier Guards. On April 8. 1870. he was appointed Privite Secrets to her Majesty the Queen.
and in Detoher. 1878. Keeper of her Majesty's Privy. Purse. He member vi Privy Council, Knight Grand Cross of the under of the Bath, Knight of the Third Class the Order of the Muljidich.
Receiver General of Duchy of Lancaster. and one of the Royal Commissioners in the Exhibition of 1851. MR. A. J.
BALFOUR AT MANCHESTER. SPECIAL TELEGRAM. MANCHESTER, THURSDAY NIGHT. -Mr. A.
J. Balfour is at, present on a visit to Manchester ins connection with a series of social functions in celec bration of the Unionist victory at the general election. Accompanied by Miss Balfour, he arrived from London at 6-25. A crowd accorded him a hearty welcome as he stepped on the platform. The right honorable gentleman and Miss Balfour at once drove of' with Colonel Mawson, hit host, to the residence at that gentleman, 1.
in Ardwick L. 1 Balfour and held in the a of the East Manchester Division. The gathering numbered about fifteen hundred persons, and much time was spent in introductions. When most of those present had filed past the distinguished guests, Colonel Mawson explained that they were not there to make political speeches nor clectioneering addresses. Election addresses, so far as they were concerned, were things of the past, and he ventured to that in all human probability they would not be troubled again during the present century.
(Laughter, and applause.) They were there to welcome their distinguished member on his first visit since the great electoral campaign, and to cement more firmly, if that were possible, the friendship which already existed between their member and themselves. (Applause.) Mr. Balfour, who was received with the singing of Auk? Lang Syne," said -Ladies and gentlemen, I speak to you to-night in adouble capacity, and have a double duty to perform. My first duty is to give expression to what I have 10 doubt is the prevalent feeling in all your breasts--namely, that of gratitude to Colonel and Mrs. Mawson for the trouble they have taken in organising this evening's entertainment.
I have, secondly, to thank you on my own behalf for the efforts which you made some few months ago--efforts, the results of which are now known to all men, and which have resulted in my being returned largely increased majorty for the constituency which it has been my pride and my pleasure to represent ever since it became a constituency. This is not an appropriate occasion on which to discuss political matters. We have met here for lighter reasons than those of discussing the affairs of the empire; but it is not very easy for mne to forget that it was in this hall and this platform that I have often addressed meetings of my constituents before, and it was at this very place that I first come before you us holder of the office of which I am the present occupant. After the resignation of Lord Boschery's Government in July last-(applause)--much, ladies and gentlemen, has happened since then. I have no wish now to dwell upon the causes which led to the momentous results of the last few month, nor to prophecy the results which are likely ensue but it is impossible for me to forget that this is the very fist time that I have had the opportunity of speaking to my constituents since the majority was declared in my farour on the 13th July, now three or four months ago.
I had the pleasure adthressing them on political topics in many crowded meetings before the successfal result of the poll was known, but, as you are all aware, I had to hurry from your midst to carry what has proved to he the banner nf victory-(applause)-into other districts of the country; and therefore, except for the night procession which took place after the declaration of the poll, I really hare had no opportunity of telling you how grateful I feel for the support so ungradg. ingly given me dering the course of the election. (Applause.) All of you were fellow workers with Colonel Mawson and myself in producing that great result. (A Voice-" We willdo it again," and cheers.) I don't doubt that my friend speaks the absolute truth when he tells us that when the occasion shall arise the enthusiasm of East Manchester for the Unionist cause will not be found to have been chilled by delay, or to have lost any of its natural vigour from previous success. But I don't want to detain you any more with even i suggestion of political ntterance.
I 2m only glad that I have been given the opportunity this evening, through Colonel Mawson's kindness -the opportunion of express. ing-not, indeed, to the electorate as a whole, but, at all events, to the workers from every part of this district--my high for all that appreciative and my deep me, and my conviction that what they have done personal gratitude they have a done for has nct been merely personal benefit, but has been of great service to the great national cause. (Applause) Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for what you have done in the past. I count upon you for any efforts you may be called upon to make in the future. (Hear, hear.) But in the meanwhile, and for the passing moment for to-night, let us forget the heavy Let work that we have gone through in the past.
us not trouble our minds about what is to come in the future. Let us enjoy ourselves in the conscious knowledge that we have carved by what we have done at all events a period of temporary repose both for ourselves and for the country. (Applause.) To-morrow (Friday) Mr. Balfour will take part in three functions. After opening a bazaar in the afternoon, he will be entertained to dinner at the Manchester Conservative Club, and subsequently attend a monster reception in the Free Trade Hall, at which delegates will be present from all parts of Lancashire.
The Marquis of Bute and Viscount Peel were yesterday formally nominated for the Lord Rectorshin of Aberdeen Universite,.
