South Wales Echo

1 Tonans covered close on two miles by himself Thursdayi but Pizarro only cantered eix fur- too.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA —————:—f——————— What will Satisfy Russia. [" DAILY TELEGRAPH TELEGRAM.) VIENNA, Friday.-This atternoon 1 had an interesting conversation with an Eastern states- man of European repute, who has quite recently returned from St. Petersburg and is passing through Vienna on his way home. He said I fully satisfied myself, before leaving St. Petersburg, that the curtain was about to fall an the first act of the Anglo-Russian drama. The second act will began after a short interval, and will take place exclusively in the fairy land of diplomacy. The Russians feel sure that they can come to an amicable arrangement with England on the great questions which involve to the same extent the vital interests of both coun- tries. They believe that England ean be brought to understand that the complete change undergone in the general political situation within the last twenty years justifies also a fun- damental change of policy. They will endeavour gradually to reconcile England to the idea of sacrificing Turkey and Persia to a lasting and far-reaching entente with Russia. They argue that England must now see the utter impossi- bility of preserving for any length of time Ottoman rule in Europe, while the Empire of the Shahs has reached a stage of decay which must shortly be followed by its downfall. The outline of the Russian plan is this. Russia to take Con- stantinople, and England to have Smyrna and any other portion of the Turkish Empire she may describe. As regards Central Asia Russia is prepared to give England guaran- tees that she will not attack India. What she wants in that direction is an outlet on the sea, and, with that object, she wishes to obtain possession of the ports of Bushire in Persia, and of Bender Abas between Sistan and Beloochistan. She would be quite content with Bender Abas, only the country there- abouts is barren and the climate atrocious. It is at present under the nominal pro tectorate of England. Yet Russia's place in Central Asia, as compared to her designs on Constantinople, are but as the dessert that comes after a sumptuous banquet. Russia evidently considers that if the consent of England can be obtained to the partition ef Turkey other Powers will readily acquiesce in what they have long regarded as the inevitable. The Russians appear to have reasons of theirown for apprehending more difficulty in the realisation of their plans in Central Asia. That being the case they will only put them forward when they shall be prepared to carry them out, if necessary by force, which would be the third act of the great drama. Russia's preparations for the purpose will consist in the completion of railways now mapped out or in course of construction, the erection of new forts, and last, but not least, the organisation of those mighty native elements of combat that enabled Tamerlane and the Mongol warrior Ginghis Rhan to make the world tremble. They may safely be estimated at several hundred thousand horsemen. fl But I obtained evidence during my stay in St. Petersburg that Russia counts rather upon a friendly entente with England. At the Russian Foreign Office they are of opinion that English statesmen, Liberal and Conservative, are deeply concerned at the efforts made by Germany within the last few years to undermine British trade on every point of the globe where it is carried on, and to supplant it by her own. England, they say, c an by an understanding with Russia, and by that means alone, check the absorbing commercial policy of Germany. My own opinion is that Russia seeks exclusively her own advan- tage. If even England were foolish enough to countenance such proposals as I have mentioned, Russia, after obtaining her share of the booty, would soon want more. I should be glad if my fltperiencft at St Petersburg could benefit Eng- land. I would urge your Government to conclude alliances with Turkey and Persia—immediately, if possible-and not to lose one day in preparing for a. collossal struggle, which cannot be post- poned for any length of time, unless England's great empire is to be sacrificed to the vast schemes of Muscovite ambition." The Russian ReDlv. I To-day Daily News says:—"We have reason to believe that the reception given by the Russian Government to the draft Agreement arrived at by Lord Granville and Lord Kimberley on the one side, and by M. De Staal and M. Lessar on the other, has given rise to further points of discussion, ano some points of difference between the two Go- vernments, But, as we intimated yester, day, these differences do not involve the essence of the arrangement. The statement which we made on this subject has been under- stood as an announcement that on Thursday despatches had arrived accepting the proposed agreement with Russia. We said nothing about despatches, but simply indicated a notifica- tion from Russia, which, while it confirmed the arrangement in general, yet reserved certain points. This statement is, we believe, in strict conformity with the faot; though, of course, there may be difference of opinion as to the import- ance of the points still left open, and the prac- ticability of coming to an agreement in regard ot them. We are informed tfaaA ft speoial messenger arrived at Dover last night, bearing important despatches from St. Petersburg relative to the Afghan difficulty, and proaeeded at once to London. The Afghan paper* which were laid in what is the table of the House last night, and which, it is hoped, may be air, culated to-day, will atop short of the points in which the public is now most interested. They do not come down to the collision at Penj-deh between the Russian and Afghan forces, dealing almost exclusively with the history of the Com- mission, the Russian advance from Sarrakhs to Pyl-i-Khatun, and subsequently to Zulfikar, Ak Rabal, and the vinicity of Penj-deh." The Negotiations. ("STANDARD" TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Friday lTight.-The hitch in the Anglo- Russian negotiations has not renewed the apprehensions of those who are anxious for peace. As to which will be the yielding side but one opinion is expressed. After the affronts already pocketed by the English Cabinet it is considered that any points of difference that may arise regarding the exact course of the new frontier will be easily got over. If," says the National, England has given way before the refusal of Russia to comply with her demands Concerning the affair of the 30th of March, it has been because her Government well understood that under existing circum. stances the risks of a war would be out of all proportion to the possible benefits. The ques- tion of Centra) Asia is a question of force and prestige, and for the; moment the Russians are evidently the strongest. Mr Gladstone has well felt this, and that is why it seems to us improbable that the delimitation of the Afghan frontier will end in a rupture." The same journal, anticipating that the negotiations will last for months to come, apprehends that Mr Gladstone will employ the time in familiarising the English public withthe idea of a compromise, based upon the complete abandonment of Afghan- istan. According to the Gazette Diplomatique, an im- portant point of difference between the two Governments is that Russia wishes to have a diplomatic Agent at Cabul. This is held by the Libera and other journals to be a reasonable desire, and one which it will be just andiprudent of England to assent to. Honoupsfop General Komaroff. l CENTBA, NEWS TELEGBAM. I ST. PETERSBURG, Saturday Morning. The Czar has conferred upon General Komaroff, by special edict, a sword of honour with the hilt studded with diamonds for his distinguished bravery, energy, and foresight in the affair of March 30th. A gold hilted sword has been i awarded at the same time to Colonel krejev.

I TO-DAY'S SPORTING. Racing Anticipations. There will be another heavy day's racing at Kempton Park this afternoon, for which my selections are as follow:— Wolsey Welter Handicap—GAIIELIUS or CAPI- TOMNA. Fulwell Stakes—WRIGGLE or PiBjtQQli. Great Breeders' Produce Stakes— EXNING or SACRILEGE FILLY. n cj-II: TI OUNUURY iaiiiing -ciare,M-ESTIVE. Westminster Cup—SCOT FREE or COHOBT. May Auction StakeS-AVILD NOTES. Richmond Mid-weight Handicap—CKAPEF-ON or SHBIVENHAM. VERITAS. Kempton Park, Saturday Morning.

I TO-DAY38 MARKETS. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Saturday.—Market closes quietly, and a moderate business done, but the advance quoted yes- terday has been lost. The official rep rt states Market clones with quiet tone, and moderate bu iuess done, at easier prices. For the week the advance is Is to Is 3d. DEAP MEAT. LONDON, Saturday.—Large supplies on sale, and trade rather slow, at the following prices :—Beef, 2s 8d to 4s 4d prime Scotch do., 4s 6d to 4s 8d; mutton, 2s 8d to 6s fid lamb, 6s to 7s veal, 3s 8d to 6s; large pork, 3a 4d to 4a 2d; small do., 4s 2d to 4s 4d per 8 lbs.

MR. J. T DILLWYN LLEWELYN IN THE RHONDA. Lively Meeting at Cymmep. On Thursday Mr J. T. Dillwyn Llewelyn, the Conservative candidate for the Llandaff eleotoral division, addressed a meeting at the National Schools, Cymmer, Rbondda Valley. There was a very crowded attendance, but the Conservative ranks were largely swelled by visitors from the surrounding localities, reaching from Y stnd to Llantrissant. Dr. Ivor Lewis, who presided, was supported by Mr Walter Insble, Mr John Evans (Crofta Hall), Dr Lewis (Cowbridge), Mr William John (Brynteg), and others. Mr DILLWYN LLEWELYN, who was cordially received, commenced with a severe criticism of the fore;gn policy of the Government amid inter- ruption. Mr Llewelyn went 011 to censure the procedure of the Government, and passing on to kindred points, said that the right way to avert war was by shewing that England was thoroughly in earnest. (Cheers and hisses.) It might be Mr WALTER INSOU proposed & vote of confi- dence in Mr Llewelyn as a Parliamentary candi- date. (Applause.) Mr IDKIS WILLIAMS: Will Mr Llewelyn, if returned, vote for Mr Henry Richard^s bill for the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church in Wales? (Loud applause.) Mr LLEWELYN replied that he oould not. ffe loved the dear old Church." (Great applause.) Mr WILLIAM MORGAN, Tynycymmer, seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr THOS. EDWARDS, of Merthyr, who evoked great applause when he casually referred to the weighty services of Mr Gladstone, and eheited three cheers for Mr Arthur Williams when be made passing reference to that gentleman, Mr IDKIS WILLIAMS, Brynglas, who was much cheered on ascending the platform, proposed an amendment- That this meeting cannot pledge itself support the return into Parliament for the Southern Division of Glamorgan any candidate who does not first pledp himself to support in the House oi Conunoas by ws and deed the passing of such a measure into law as will place oilier law-abiding suoje 'ts of the realm upon a looting of perfect religious tfqualit1 Tlie amendment having been seconded, it wa6 pnt to the meeting, and a considerable number of hands were held up for it amidst great cheering. The resolution was afterwards submitted, and the Chairman declared that it was carried by a large majority. The cheering on the part of the sup- porters of the resolution was vigorous and eett- tinuous. The usual complimentary votes brought a IW meeting to a close.

BOGUS CLUBS AT CARDIFF. Heavy Penalties. At the Cardiff police-court on Friday, BdwiB Thomas was summoned for selling beer without a licence on the 26tn uli. Mr H. Morgan Rees ap- peared for the puiice, and Mr Cox tor defendant. The defendant, ;t was alleged, was the manager gi a club ac 83, Kmg's-road, Canion, called The Co-operative Club." P.O. Warren, in company with another constable named Peeke, dressed in piaia clothes, went about 10 o'clock on the Sunday morning up King's-road. They saw the defendant standing outside the door. They asked him for a drink, and defendant replied that they could not have the drink txnfcil they were made members. They Icllowed defendant into the kitchen where another inanwac seated. This man produced two cards and filled up their names. The tickets were dated by the defendant the 19th February, and were for three months from that date, concluding on the 19th May. The tickets were signed by G. Cox, secretary. Inspector Lewis said that there were great com- plaints from the neighbours respecting the manner in which the house was conducted. The street was a respectable one, but the club was frequented by rough characters. The defence was that the beer had been sup plied and paid for by Madden, a member. Superintendent Price said that the club was only open on Saturday nights and Sunday. It was a perfect drinking shop on Sundays, aad was a most disgraceful place. Mr Jones said the ease had been proved. The whole thing was a sham He behaved the evidence of the policeman, he was equally confident that the witnesses for the defence had not been speaking the truth. Defendant would be fined EZO and costs, or in default of distress to be committed for one month. The defendant denied that he had any goods, and was removed to prison. Richard Tudor, manager of the Alliartre Club. Wellington-street, Canton, was summoned for a similar offence. Mr H. Morgan Rees prosecuted. The same constables as in the last case went to the house on the same day. They saw the land- lord in the backyard, and asked bia for a drink. He took them into the houses They called for a quart of beer, fer which Warren paid 6d. After they were supplied with beer the defendant asked them their names, and then went into an adjoining room, made out two members' tickets, for which he charged them 6d. These were tickets of membership for three months. There was no form of proposition for membership. A number of men were drinking in an adjoining room. The bench inflicted a similar fine as in the other case, LSO and costs, believing the whole matter to be a sham.

I DEATH OF HUGH CONWAY. We regret to annotmee the death of Mr Fred J. Fargus ("Hugh Conway," author of u Called Back "), which took place on Friday morning at Monte Carlo, where he was, about six weeks ago, seized with typhoid fever. The announcement of this sad termination to what promised to be a. brilliant career will be read with deep regret, i Mr Fargus, who was 38 years of age, was foz many years associated in business with his Wlcle. Mr H. R. Fargus, and it is remarkable that betcr bave died withm a Molitbo I.

Great Fire in Hamburg. I THE EXHIBITION DESTROYED. I j Immense Damage. I [REUTER'S TELEGRAM:. | HAMBURG, ijaturday.—-A tira Droxe out last night in the Great Exhibition Hall on the Moor- weide, completely destroying the woodwork of the entrance hall. The flames also attaoked the roof of the principal dome of the building. By midnight the fire was almost extinguished. The damage is estimated at about 250,000 marks. A telegram from Hamburg at 1 a.m. this morn- ing, represents the destruction of the exhibition building as more complete than previously stated. The building being chiefly of wood little could be done to arrest the flames. The grand Central Hall was soon reduced to ashes. The principal central dome was likewise attacked, and fell in burning masses on the valuable exhibits beneath, destroying everything and causing a new out- burst in the body of the building. The sky for miles was lit up, and fears were entertained that the fire wouldlspread to the adjacent buildings, but this was averted by the efforts of the firemen and the military. The loss is immense, not alone as regards the building, but its valuable contents. 250,000 marks is the lowest estimate. The building is insured, and so far as could be ascertained no serious accident have occurred. Immediate steps will be taken to restore the exhibition, but it is feared that the exhibitors, discouraged by the disaster, will not second the efforts towards this end. The fire was got in hand shortly before mid- night.

The Indian Rebellion. I v. CAPTURE OF RIEL. I I [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] I Wrmyzlpgq, Friday night.—A report has just been brought in announcing that Louis Riel has been oaptured by three scouts on his trail within a few miles of Batoche. He was brought into General Middleton's camp, where he is now a prisoner.

PRINCE BISMARCK. áJl:Pt'EB'S EGR.uL.J I BERLIN, Saturday. It is semi-officially announced, to-day, that Prince Bismarck has again been suffering for several days past from neuralgic pains in the face.

FRANCE AND THE EGYPTIAN DEBT. [ILRUIRSS TELIGILAM.] I PA JUS, Fridsy.- A telegram iromlialro of to-day's date announces that M. Taillandier has informed the Egyptian Government that M rance regards as illegal the Khedivial decree of April 12th, grdorios the deduction of 5 per cent. from Egyptian coupons falling due, inasmuch as the London convention, authorising such deductions, has not yet been ratified by the legislators of all the signatory powers. It is expected that the diplomatic agents of the powers will receive similar instructions from their respective Govern- ments.

The Dynamite Trial. THE DEFENCE. I To-day the trial of Cunningham and Burton Was rebumed, at the Central Criminal Court, before Mr Justice Hawkins. Mr Biehards addressed the jury on behalf at Cunningham, and said that if the case had stood as it was opened it would have been difficult to answer, but the web required weaving, and in many essential details the Cfaown had failed, and the jury would, therefore, hesitate before com- mitting these men to a living hell. How could the jury say that these men had con- spired to levy war against the Crown? The only thing brought home to Cunningham was that he was at the Tower, and that three days later a detonator was foand in his box. He had peremtory instructions from Cunningham to say that he did not know of its existence, and the presump- tion was strongly in his favour. There was absolutely no evidence of conspiracy

CURIOUS EXPLANATION OF AN I EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. TJJ. Dublin Nation to-day, in ita pobee from Rome, states that while the Irish bishops now at the Vatican were considering the advisability of ablating thb title of the Royal College of May- nooth in Ireland to "Pontifical," instead of Royal," a shock of earthquake was felt, and it was generally attributed to the bound of joy which St. Patrick gave when it was decided to dissever the College from an epithet which dis. honoured it, and to bring St. Patrick into more intimate union with Rome.

THE REPRESENTATION OF DENBIGHSHIRE. It is stated that there will be no contest at present for the county seat of Denbighshire, s»<$ant ljy the death Of Sir Watkio Williams Wynh, J5art., but that the present baronet, Sir Herbert Lloyd Watkin Williams Wynn, son of the late Colonel Herbert Williams Wynn, the deceased baronet's only brother, will be returned unopposed until after the general election, when the Liberals will contest the seat.

DISASTER ON AN IRONCLAD IN PEMBROKE DOCK. Seven Men I mured. <■ As a portion of the engines of the armour-plated barbette ship Howe was being slung on board at Pembroke Doak on Friday afternoon, the gear gave wav, with the result that seven men were injured, four so seriously that they had to be removed to the Hospital Ship Nankin, where they lie in a precarious state.

CALLED BACK AT THE CARDIFF THEATRE. The death of Mr Fred Fargus (Hugh Conway) the gifted author of Called Back," gives especial interest to the play of that name, which has been so enthusiastically received at the Cardiff Theatre this week. This evening the last performance will take place, and probably some allusion to the death of Mr Fargus will be made. Nfxt week the celebrated comio opera, Rip Van Winkle will be produced by Mr Alexander Henderson's Company from the Comedy Theatre, London, with Mr Fred Leslie as Rip," a treat which Cardiff playgoers will, doubtless, fully appreciate.

I AUEGED ROBBERY AT CARDIFF. At the Cardiff police-court on Saturday, before Mr G, Bird, two men named Henry Bo wen (59) and Charles Allison (56) were charged with stealing B5 Os 2d, the property of Richard Roderick, from 43, Minny-street, Cathays.-Mrs Roderick stated that on Friday between five and six o'clock p.m. she went to the garden for produce, and on returning she met the prisoners carrying her bedstead and a paillasse. She held the furpiture on the hire system, and a fortnight ago the same men came to the house to take away the furniture, as she was behind with the instalments. She then paid them 4s 6d, and they went away. On the occasion of meeting the men first referred to she requested them to return as she was able then to piy the money due, Bovfren immediately ran away and the other man refused to return. She then went to her house, and going upstairs searched for a bag which contained the JB5 Os 2d. The bag was on the floor, but the money was not there. She had left her niece in the house in charge of the children.—Teresa Roderick, 13 years of age, daughter of the prosecutrix, said whilst her mother was away she went upstairs to get change for 6d for a lady. There was then L5 0" 5d in the bag, and she took 3d. Her parents kept a greengrocer's shop.—Elizabeth Harris, niece of prosecutrix, said the prisoners came to the house and demanded the furniture described. They waited a little time as Mrs Roderick was out, and Bowen was the first to go upstairs. The other man followed, and they were both in the bedroom about a quarter of an hour. Witness did not herself go upstairs, nor did she know any money was there. Prisoners #ere remanded till Wednesday.

A STEAMER SUNK AT CARDIFF. The steamship Ingoldsby, of Cardiff, managed and owned by Messrs Lee, Finch, and Co., of the same port, whilst taking in a cargo of coal at No. 10 tip, East Dock, this morning, suddenly filled and sank. The cause of the disaster lias not yet been ascertained, but it is believed to have originated through the carelessness of one of the crew in leaving a cock open. The forward part of the vessel is completely submerged.

SPORTING ITEMS, — Westwood and Microscope have paid forfeit for the Grand Prize of Paris. Ben Venue entirely disposed of his Derby chance by his indifferent running in the Dee Stakes. A large trout has been taken in the mill stream at the town mills, Newbury, its weight being 161 lbs. Orim Tartar has declined a point or two in the Manchester Cup market since the defeat of Barrister in the Chester Cup. Master M'Grath is now trained by Charles Cunningham at Mason Lafitte, where he has nearly thirty horses under his care. Redskin, who recently won the Esher Stakes is amiss, and he has been struck out of the West- minster Cup at Eempton-park. Archer declared 21b over weight to ride Metal, who ran as kindly as possible in his accomplished pilot's hands, and won easily. At Nottingham and Oxford rain considerably interfered with the cricket on Thursday, causing the play to be abandoned at these grounds earlier than usual. The Members' Club at Kempton is steadily increasing indeed, if it goes on at the present rate of progress, it will not be far behind Sandown in a couple of years hence. The marksmen of Great Britain are cordially invited to take part in the great biennial Federal Shooting Match, taking place at Berne from the 19th to the 28th of July. West, a Middlesex colt, showed promisiug form against the M.C.C, and Ground at Lord's on Thursday, scoring 55 out of 67 while at the wickets, and taking two wickets for 5 runs. It is expected that Despair or Montroyd will win the Westminster Cup to-day, while Kemmer- ton is fancied for the Richmond Handicap, and Rosybrook is talked about for the Breeders' Pro- duce Stakes. Metal, who made a successful dlbgt in the Dee Stakes at Chester on Thursday, is engaged in both the Derby and St Leger. He did not pass muster with the critics, being a heavy-topped horse, with none too sound forelegs to stand the strain of a Derby preparation. It is stated, on good authority, that W. G. George, the amateur champion, and W. Cum- mings, the professional champion, will ere long test their relative powers of speed, either at a mile, five miles, or ten miles. Cummings, who will shortly leave England for Russia, to fulfil what is to be hoped will turn out to be a lucrative engagement, challenged George to run him any distance up to ten miles, for, if the amateur crack chose, £ 1,000 aside. Arrangements are being made to bring the two together. The following items are taken from Vanity FairLord Dorchester met with a serious accident last week while at Cowes, and he is laid up with a broken rib.—Prince Liechtenstein, who is about to wed elt seconder noces—a belle bour- geoise of Vienna, contrary to the canons and customs of caste in Austria, is a cousin of the Empress, and accompanied her to Ireland when she made Summerhill, Lord Langford's Meath house, her hunting headquarters. The Prince wa* most popular sportsman among the Meath, Kildare, and Dublin "pursuers"; a steady, straight rider, though not quite so keen as the Empress.— Another attempthas been made to oust Mr C. Hoare from the Mastership of the Vale of White Horse, and has met with another failure.—Durmg the last week Mr Gladstone has furnished his own testimony to the interest he takes in conjuring, by delivering himself over to a professional con- iuror at an evening party to be experimented upon by the master of the art. Every kind of trick was as successfully played upon the Premier by the conjuror as though he had been a Russian Ambassador and at four o'clock in the morning Mr Gladstone was still having cards extracted from his boots, his pockets, and his shirt-collars. To have began with Homer and to end with the three-card trick is given to few.

This dreaded disease has unfortunately re- appeared in Penarth, though in one of its mildest forms. There are only two cases at present, and both are of a very slight charaotcr. Those afflicted are making fair progress towards re- covery.

I LIBERALISM IN THE RHONDDA. Meeting of the Three Hundred Executive. I Nomination of Candidates. I On Friday evening a meeting of the Rhondda Liberal Three Hundred executive was held at Porth, under the presidency of Mr W. Jenkins, Ystradfechan. Explanations were given as to the poiitioal attitude and antecedents of the Three Hundred in view of the strictures of Sir H. Hussey Vivian, Bart., M.P., and it was decided that the secretary (Mr J. J. Griffiths, Penygraig) should send full particulars of the Three Hundred, as an organisation, to Sir H. H. Vivian, and the executive passed a vote highiy approving of the vindicatory letter published by the secretary in the South Wales Daily News. The following were the questions approved of by the executive as test questions to be submitted for approval to the selected oandidate of the Three Hundred, subject to the ratification of the Three Hundred :— ESSENTIALS. State Church disestablishment and disendowment. land reform. ESSE:\TlALS. Reform of the House of Lords. Uniformity of elections. Decrease of national expenses. Abolition ot pensions and bounties. Beform in the acts regulating the liquor traffic. Substitution of affirmation for the oath in Parlia- ment. Proper adjustment of taxation. Support to all legislation intended to promote the condition, to secure the health, and protect the lives of the working-classes. Free education. Recognition of the Welsh language as an optional subject in elementary schools. t In view of the non-acceptance of the nomina- tion by Lewis Davis, Femdale, the following gentlemen were nominated by ballot:—Mr Alfred Thomas, -Cardiff (before nominated, and who has accepted nomination for the eastern division of Glamorganshire) Mr H. Broadhurst, M-P, Mr F. L. Davis, son of Mr Lewis Davis, Ferndale Mr Cyril Flower, M.P. Mr Edward Da vies, Llandinam Mr Elias H. Davies Price, Ystrad Mr T. Marchant Williams, London Dr. Schol- field, and Mr W. Abraham (Mabon). The Three Hundred will meet next month to ballot for the candidate.

I FUNERAL OF TANYMARIAN. In the presence of an immense concourse of mourners, representing every religious denomina- tion in the Principality, and amidst widespread expressions of public regret and sympathy, the funeral of the Rev Edward Stephen (Tauymarian) took place on Friday at Bethlehem Chapel, near Bangor. The procession, upwards of half a mile lohg, embodying about 4,000 mourners,was headed by 200 ministers and clergymen, followed by a choir 500 strong, under the leadership of Eos Morlais. The mourners were the deceased's two surviving sons, Edward and Griffith, and two nieces. The coffin, covered with wreaths, bore the inscription:— Rev. Edward Stephea, Died May 10th, 1885, ■d Aged 69. Revs. David Williams (Bangor), Williams (Bethesda), Griffiths (Port Dinorwic), Owen Davies (Carnarvon), Robert Parry (Llandudno), and Hwfa Mon took part in the services. At night the funeral sermons were preached by the Rev. David Griffiths, of Dolgelly; David Roberts, Wrexham; Ivor Jones, Llanrwst) Hugh Jones, Birkenhead Thomas Nicholson,Denb gh and Wm. Nicholson, Liverpool. South Wales was represented by Professor Joseph Parry, Swansea; Revs. J. Parry, Llangattock; J. Thomas, Merthyr Tydfil; H. R. S. Jones, Maesydre and Wm. Evans, Aber- dare. Dr. John Thomas, president of the Con- gregation Union, was tonavoidable absent. Letters of apology were also received from Professors Morris and Rowlands, Brecon College Rev. J. B. Parry, Llanaamlet; and other ministers and laymen. 11 ■1 J.

I DISTRICT NEWS. I CARDIFF. THE WAXWORKS AND MARIOrrTE EXHIBITION. —This capital exhibition still continues nightly to attract large audiences, the excellence of tire marionette performances in the Babes in the Wood," and the miscellaneous programme being of such a character as to ensure a still longer run" to the clever proprietor, M. d'Arc, who-, by the way, visited Cardiff nearly 20 years ago with a waxwork exhibition, which was then as popular as the present combined entertainment. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Thursday, Councillor Proger in the chair. There were also present Councillors Jackson, Vaughan, and Carey. A communication was read from the Local Government Board with reference to the new outfall sewer at Roath and the loan of B33,000 required for the purpose, stating that an inspector would be sent down to hold an inquiry on the 21st May at the Town-hall. The private improvements in the lane leading from Gordon- road to Richmond-road were ordered to be carried out. With reference to the scavenging and water- ing the Cardiff Bridge, Mr R. O. Jones stated that his had sent the letter of the town clerk to Mr R. E. Spencer, to hand to the county roads board surveyor. He did not think that the county roads b.,ard were in a position to unde t take the watering of the road over the bridge, bu would be delighted if the corporation undertook to do so." This the committee agreed to do. It was stated that the corporation had received the plans of the Cardiff Free Library from the archi- tects, Messrs James, Seward, and Thomas I TREDEGAR. LICENSED VICTUALLERS AND THE BITD 'GET.-IL meeting of the Bedwellty Licensed Victuallers' Association ws held at the Freemasons' Arms, Tredegar, on Friday. There was a large attend- ance, and Mr David Price, the president, occupied the chair. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr G. T. Hodge, seconded by Mr John Fox, That inasmuch as the brewers do not charge the licensed victuallers the Is extra tax upon beer they should not increase the price of beer to their customers, at the same time they strongly protested against the imposition of the tax." The second resolution, moved by Mr W. H. Williams, Tredegar Arms, Tredegar, and seconded by Mr J. J. Williams, Royal Ari-s, Rhymney, That this meeting strongly protests againss the additional taxes imposed upon spirits, and demands the withdrawal of those unjust proposals which press heavily upon the working classes, and an unfair tax upon the poor," was carried unanirnoulsly .-Upon the motion of Mr D. F. Pritchard, Rhymney, seconded by Mr J. J. Williams, it was resolved that in future the charges be as followsQuarter gill indoors, 2d 2d measure to be charged 3d out-door quarter gill, rum or whiskey, 3d; half gill gin, 3d one gill rum and whiskey, 7d; one gill gin, 6d; half pint rum and whiskey, Is lgd half pint gin, Is pint rum and whiskey, 2s 3d pint gin, 2s quart rum and whiskey, 4s 6d quart gin, 4s brandies as before. It was also decided that if customers demand the full measure in- doors that 3kct be charged for the half gill, and 7d for the gill.—Mr Gravenor, secretary, was instructed to forward copies of the resolutions to the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone and the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer. I MAESYC WMMER. INQUBST.—On Friday, Mr. Martin Edwards, coroner, held an inqueat at the Angel Hotel on the body of William Morgan, a collier, who died very suddenly at his home near the Maesycwm- iner Inn on Tuesday morning. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from heart dis- ease. I CINDERFORD. LAitNe FOUNDATION STO.'i]C&- On Thursday, the foundation stouea of the class room to he erected aa a memorial to the late Mr W. H. Rhodes, who was the founder of the Baptist cause at Cinderford, was laid amidst much enthusiasm. The buildiag, will be divided into two vestries and 1,2 class. rooms for senior scholars, at a cost of £ 600, the present accommodation providing for an attendance of a thousand scholars being inade- quate- The proceedings was commenced by a sermon in the chapel by the Rev J. Jenkin Brown, ex-president of the Baptist Union. After the sermon, the assembly repaired to the building site, when the four corner stones were laid by Mr T. Blake (Ross), Mr R. Cory, Mr Arnold Thomas (Newnham), and the pastor, the Rev W. Thomas. The tea which followed was well patronised, about 500 persons being present. A public meet- ing was afterwards held in the chapel, presided over by Mr T. Blake, and supported by the Rev J. H. Brown, Birmingham; J, Bloomfield, Glou- cester; C. Griffiths, Bristol; T. Williams, B.A., Coleford A. Thomas, Cardiff, and other gentle- men.

Mr John Paxton, of Wellingdon, Eastbourne who has been indisposed for some months, was found dead in his bed on Thursday afternoon, at one o'clock, by his valet. The deceased gentle- man was well known as the breeder of Drummer Boy, and other well known hunters likewise as the supporter of several hunts in the neighbour- i hood of Eaatbourtft*

THE REVISED BIBLE. I Presentation of the First Copy to I the Queen. Details of the Alterations. I On Friday, at Windsor uastie, the copy of the completed Revised Version of the Holy Bible was presented to the Queen. The presentation was made by the Archbishop of Canterbury. At the meeting of Convocation on Thursday, Apri 30, the revisers, in the formal acknowledgment of the termination of their labours, delivered copies to the Primate for the Upper House and to the Prolocutor for the Lower House. This was a necessary proceeding, inasmuch as the whole work of rsvision was the act of Convocation but it was a striotly formal act, the volumes being de- livered as sealed books," and as such they have remained up to the present time. The ceremony on Friday, therefore, in banding to her Majesty the completed Revised Bible was, in fact, if not in form, the first public recognition of the important event. The Bible presented to the Queen exactly corres- ponded to those delivered to Convocation. It is a copy of the Standard edition," contained in five volumes, of pica. royal octavo size, hand- somely bound, and contained in a morocco box, the first volume bearing the following inscription: "Presented to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen by the Convocation of the Proviuce of Canterbury. May 15, MDCCCLXXXV." It is almost exactly fifteen years since the work thus brought to a close was begun. In May, 1870, Convocation appointed a committee, con- sisting of the Bishops Wilberforce, Thirlwall, Ollivant, Ellicott, Harold Browne, Wordsworth, Moberly, and Lord Arthur Hervey; and of the Lower House, Dean Alford, Dean Stanley, Arch- deacon Rose, Dean Bickerstetb, Canon Selwyn, Canon Blakesley, Dr. Jebb, and Dr. Kay to organise the revision. Of these sixteen members only six now survive, and four only are members of Convocation—the Bishops of Winchester and Bath and Wells; the Dean of Canterbury, and Arohdeacon Harrison. The result of the com- mittee's efforts was the formation of two com- panies of revisers-one for the Old Testament and one for the New. These were as follows:- Old Testament company; Bishop of Win- chester (ohairman), Bishop of Bath and Wells, Dean of Canterbury, Archdeacon of Maidstone, Mr R. L. Benaley, Rev. Profe? ->r Birrell, Mr Frank Chance, M.D., Rev. T. K. Cheyne, Rev. Professor Davidson, Rev. Principal Douglas, Rev. Professor Driver, leY, J. D. Gedan, Rev. Dr. Ginsburg, Rev. Dr. Gotch, Rev. Dr. Kay, Rev. Dr. Leathes, Rev. Professor Lumby, Very Rev. the Dean of Peterborough, Rev. A. H. Sayce, Professor W. Robertson Smith, Professor Wright, Mr W. Aldis Wright (secretary), and the following members, since deceased: Rev. Dr. Lindsay Alexander, Mr T. Chenery, Rev. Dr. Field. The New Testament company included: Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol (chairman), Bishop of Salisbury, Dean of Rochester, Dean of Lichfield, Archbishop Trench, Bishop of Durham, Bishop of St. Andrews, Rev. Dr. Angus, Rev. Principal Brown, Rev. Professor Hort, Rev. W. G. Humphry, Rev. Canon Kennedy, Rev. Professor Milligan, Rev. Dr. Maul ton, Rev. Principal Newtb, Archdeacon of Oxford, Rev. Professor Roberts, Rev. Prebendary Scriveaer, Rev. Dr, G. Vance Smith, Very Rev. Dr. Vaughau (Dean of Llandaff), Rev. Canon Westcott, Rev. D r Troutbeck and the following members, since deceased: The Dean of Lincoln and the Arch- dea.con of Dublin. CHAR ACTER OF THE NEW VERSION. [FBOJL xaii PRESS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON, Friday.—Tne cumpiete fruit of the labours of the two companies of revisers of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, appointed 15 yoors since, was issued to the peers this evening, although it will not be on gale at the booksellers' until Tuesday next. The revised version of the New Testament was given to the world on May 17, 1881, and thus as near as possible four years liava elapsed between the publication of that volume and of the revised version of the Old Testament, which is now under notice. Great precautions have been taken to prevent any copies of the sacred volume getting into circula- lation before to-day, the Archbishop of Canter- bury being the only personage outside the com- pany of revisers who was permitted to have one, and it was not until to-day that the Queen was presented with her copy. THE PREFACE. The first part of the book which of necessity attracts attention is the preface, which is dated 41 Jerugalem Chamber, Westminster Abbey, 10th July, 1884," and in which the revisers set forth the basis upon which they have proceeded in their task. The main points of this are that the revisers have endeavoured to introduce as few alterations as possible into th3 text of the authorised version consistently with faithfulness, and to limit, as far as possible, the expression of such alterations to the language of the authorised and earlier English versions." They state that in trying to carry out as full as possible the spirit of these rules which were. laid down bv the Revision Committee of Convocation, they have borne in mind that it was their duty not to make a new translation, but to revise one already existing,which for more than two centuries and a half had held the position of an English classic. They have therefore d3parted from it only in cases which they disagreed with the translators of 1611 as to the meaning or con- struction of a word or sentence, or when it was necessary for the sake of uniformity to render such parallel passages as were identical in Hebrew by the same English words, so that an English reader might know at once by comparison that a difference in the translation corresponded to a difference in the original or where the language of the autho- rieed version was liable to be misunderstood by reason of it being archaic or obscure or, finally, where the rendering of an earlier English version feeemed preferable, or where, by an apparently slight change, it was possible to bring out more fully the meaning of a passage of which the translation was already substantially accurate. The rsvisers go on to explain in detail their reason for following the usage of the authorised version in regard to the word Jehovah for everywhere changing The Tabernacle of the congregation" to the tent of meetin;" for altering meat offering to meal offering for using the Hebrew word sheol in many cases where bell is used in the authorised version and the Hebrew word asterah for grove." It is added that in regard to the leaguage of the authorised version the revisers have thought it no part of their duty to reduce it to conformity with modern usage, and have. therefore. left untouched all archaisms, whether of language or eoastruotion, whicb, though not in familiar use, cause a reader no em barrassment and lead to no misunderstanding. The old division of the books into chapters and verses, it is further notifièd has been abandoned in favour of the arrangement in paragraphs, the numbering of the chapters and verses being, how- ever, rotated for convenience of reference, while in the poetical portions, besides the division into paragraphs, the revisers have adopted an ar. rangement in lmes so as to exhibit the parallelism which is characteristic of Hebrew poetry. I ALTERATIONS IN PROVERBIAL EXPRESSIONS. The question which will tirst. occur to many readers is as to the manner in which the pro- verbial expressions most familiar to all of Eng- lish speech are dealt with. Without attempting to note the majority of these, it cannot escape the attention of even a cursory reader that the expres- sion of John's wish, Oh that mine adversary had written a book," (chapter xxxi, verse 35), has been changed to Oh that I had the indictment which my adversary had written;" that the equally familiar exclamation of David, I aaid in, my haste all mea are liars," (Psalm cxvi, verse 11), has become I said, when 1 made haste to escape, all men are a lie," while such a time-honoured quotation as that from Genesis (chapter vi, verse 4) There were giants in the earth in those days is now The Nepliiiim were in the earth in those day" Other expressions of similarly frequem use for quotation have had to be corrected by the revisers. Reuben is no longer told (Genesis, chapter xlix, verse 4) Unstable as water thou shall not excel," but Unstable as water have not thou the excellency." It is no more to be said Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them (Psalm exxvii, verse 5),but Happy is the man that hath filled his quiver with them," and instead of "Vanity and vexation of spirit," we have now ta read Va.niy and a striving aiter wind," But it is not to be conjectured that all such proverbial expressions have been altered, for in fact a mejority of th6 most familiar have been left untouched, the revisers not having, by altering some trifling word, broken the rhythm without bettering the sense. ALTERATIONS IN GENESIS. The earliest verse ot Dotn authorised and revised versions is the same. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth," and the first alteration occurs in the second verse where, instead of And the earth was without form and void," we now read, And the earth was waste and void." A more striking alteration in the account of the creation is that the formula, And the evening and the morning were the first day," and so forward becomes, And there was evening and there was morning one day," "And there was evening and there wai morning second day," and so through the week. The remainder of the story of the creation is little chaisged, and the same may be said of the description of the Fall and the Flood,and the other main incidents of Genesis, or, in fact, of the whole Old Testament. In the case of the ten commandments, there are only a few alterations, and these are but verbal, the most striking being that the sixth command. mant, "Thoushalt not kill" (Exodus, chap. xx., v. xiii.), becomes "Thou shait do no murder," this being an obvious return to an older version, the commandment being given in this fashion in the Book of Common Prayer. It may be noted, however, that the fifth commandment, Honour thy father and thy mother that thy days may belongin the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee" as it stands in the Prayer Book is, "Honour thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." THE PSALMS. In both the authorised and the revised versions the alteration which will create most attention is, in fact, the one already noted, namely, that of giving all the poetical portions in poetic form, The "Son of Miriam," the Blessing of the Israelites by Balaam," the Adjuration of Joshua6 to the sun and moon to stand still," and all similar passages, are set out line by line, as also is the Book of Job." which is treated as one long poem, the first two chapters and a portion of the last being all that is given as prose. The Psalms and the Proverbs are similarly dealt with, as is the "Song of Solomon, as it is called in the authorised ver- sion, a title which has now to give place to the "Song of Songs," the first verse, justifying as it does, each title, The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's," being the same in each version. The Psalms (not The Book of Psalms," as of old) are divided into five books, book 1 comprising those from the first to the forty-first book 2 those from the forty-second to the seventy-seoond book 3, those from the seventy- third to the eighty-ninth; book 4, those from the ninetieth to the hundred and sixth; and book 5 the remainder. The previous headings of the individual Psalms, where such have appeared, are retained, and the only change likely to strike attention is that the instruction selah," which often occurs, is now placed in smaller type and in parentheses, instead of being run on as an integral portion of the text, as in the authorised version. THE PROPHETICAL BOOKS. I The books of Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the remainder of the prophets, are set as prose,but the "Lamentations of Jeremiah appear as verse, and Jonah's prayer when inside the great fish is similarly treated; as also is the prayer of Habbakuk, which forms the third and concluding chapter of the book called by that prophet's name, the last sentence" to the chief singer on my stringed instruments," as it appears in the authorised version, being set apart and changed to "for the chief musician on my stringed instruments in the revised. It may further be noted that whereas in the earliest chapter of the old Testament the first verse is unchanged by the revisers, so in the latest is the last verse unchanged, the new version therefore beginning and ending exactly like its predecessor of 1611. But in each case the next verse (the succeeding one in Genesis and the preoeding one in Malachi) shows signs of alteration. The alteration in the case of Genesis has already been given, and for the sake of comparison the two concluding verses in the Old Testament may be extracted from each version. In the authorised they run thus Behold I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord, and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to the fathers, lest He come and smite the earth with a curse." In the revised version they are rendered thus :—" Behold I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord oome, and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and sinite the earth with a curse." 1BXTFAL ALTEBATIONS. -11 i The attention of a vast number of reacters wui be given to the textual alteration, in many cases minute, but still easily noted by those accustomed to the reading of the Scriptures. Upon examina- tion, it will be seen that the revisers have been remarkably free from a love for mere alteration. Two instances of this may be adduced. The fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, commencing Who hatb believed our report, and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed," is probaby as well known as any chapter in the whole of the prophecies. In the first six verses the only alteration, not merely verbal to be noted is And as one from whom men hide their faee," instead of "And we hid as it were our faces from him." In the seventh verse the altera tion is more striking. He was oppressed, yet he humbled himself, and opened not his mouth; as a Lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before her shearers is dumb; yea, be opened not his mouth, taking the place of "He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet be opened not hit mouth. He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth." The eighth verse is similarly to be noted, appearing in the revised version as By oppression and judgment he was taken away. As for his generation,who among them considered that he was cut off out of the land of the living. For the transgression of my people was he stricken," while in the authorised version it runs thusHe was tsken from prison and from judgment, and who shall declare His generation! For he was cut off out of the land of the living for the transgression of my people was he stricken." The remainder of the alterations in this chapter,however, are very slight,and the same may be said of the favourite 55th chapter of the same prophet, commencing in both versions, Ho, everyone that thirsteth come ye to the water, and he that hath no money come ye buy and eat. Yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price." It is the same with the 23rd Psalm, The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want," In the six verses there are two alterations. In the third verse the statement He leadeth me in the path of righteousness for His Name sake becomes He guideth me," while in the fifth verse the present tense, "Tb01¡ anointest me with oil," is changed to the past," Thou hast anointed." OBSOLETE WORDS. L- LL- Some curiosity will naturally oe reic as w un manner in which the revisers have dealt with obsolete words. The theory of the revisers in this particular may be tested by some instanoes of their practice. The word" brlgandine" oCCllra only twice in the Old Testament, and both times in Jerenjah, the Hebrews being exhorted (chap. Jxvj, verse 4) to "furbish the spears and put on the brigandines," and in the third verse of the 51st chap. where tbealmigbtypromiswto an army against Ba.bylon, and against him that bendetb let the archer bend his bow, and againtfc him that lifteth himself up in his briganding," the revised version has substituted coat of mail." In each case, for the word cockatrice there has been given" basilisk," with "adder* as a marginal alternative. The wimples and the crisping pins," only mentioned OUCI (Isaiah iii, verse 22), have altogether disap- peared, leaving nothing in their place. "Emerans" have occasienaly to make way for tumours (1 Samuel, chap. v, verse 6), and Sometimes are left untouched (Deutronomy, chapter xxviii, verse 27), while Labergeon is rendered in Exodus (chapter xxviii. verse 32) as a "coat of mail'' and in Job (chapter xl., verse ait as the pointed shaft with coat of mail" as a ri-iavcinal ftnnivaient. .a_ -1 AMERICAN ASSISTANCE. The connection of America with the revision remains to be noted, and this is explained as follows "The revisers had already made some progress, and had, in fact, gone twice through the Pentateuch before they secured the co-operation of the American Old Testamant re- vision company. The first revision of the several book-; was submitted to the consideration of the American revisers, and, except in the case of the Pentateuch, the English company had the benefit of their criticisms and suggestions before they proceeded to the second revision. The second revision was in like manner forwarded to America, and the latest thoughts of the American revisers were in the iumcla oi the English company at their final review. In every instance the suggestions from America was treated with the same consideration as those pro- ceeding from members of the English company, and were adopted or rejected on their merits. It is added that those points on which the two bodies ultimately disagreed are placed on record at the end of the volume. This course, it may be remembered, being the same as was adopted in the case of the New Testament. These fill six- teen pages, and are full of interest, many of them being directed towards the modernising of the translation by the omission of obsolete forms, both of language and spelling. The appendix, no leas than the body of the work, is an indication of the immensity of pains which have been taken in preparing the version which is now first laid before the public.