The Sun.
London, England, 1870-07-20 00:00:00

IRISH SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE.

Last night immense crowds assembled before the official
residence of the Chevalier Livio, French Consulin Dublin,
ten bands being with the crowd. The Consul had heard
of the intended demonstration, and not wishing to coun-
tenance it, was absent on the occasion. The affair was
got up by the Amnesty Association. The people
began to assemble at eight o'clock, and filled the
street cheering for the French Republic, and crying
"Down with the Germans." A tricolour was produced,
and was waved before the Consulate. The police seized
the standard, and the people rushed upon them and retook
it. The crowd, crying " God save France and Ireland,"
then proceeded to Beresford-place, where Mr. P. J.
Smyth, who lately contested Waterford, addressed them.
He referred to Ireland as the Poland of the west, and
to France as the protector of the oppressed. He
denounced the English press and its comments,
on the war. The crowd broke up into bodies, which pro-
ceeded through the streets, headed by the bands playing
the " Marsellaise," " St. Patrick's Day," and other airs.
The police sometimes stopped the bands, which then en-
tered public houses and played at the windows.
A large mass meeting to express sympathy with France
is called for Sunday.

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THE RAILWAY COLLISION AT CARLISLE.

The adjourned inquest on the bodies of the persons
killed by the late railway collision at Carlisle was resumed
yesterday in the County Hotel, before Mr. Carrick,
coroner. Colonel Hutchinson attended for the Board of
Trade, Mr. Blenkinsop for the London and North-
Western Railway Company, Mr. Phillipson for the Great
Eastern Railway Company, and Mr. Kenrick for the
relatives of some of the deceased. Mr. Page, surgeon,
described the nature of the injuries. Mr. Morley, city
surveyor, produced plans, and stated the distance from
point to point. He found the signal-lights in good order,
but the home signal was scarcely discernible at night,
and did not show proper light on the line, whereas the
North-Eastern Company's light would be seen at twelve
hundred yards. William Jameson, assistant super-
intendent, described the scene of the accident. The driver
of the North Eastern train smelt of drink, but was sober.
The driver of the mail train could not see the luggage train
approaching. Alexander Harper, conductor, said the
Passenger train was in its usual order. He felt a shock, and
Was thrown down, and then helped the wounded. Did
not see the luggage train approaching. David Mossfrout,
guard, said nearly, two minutes elapsed between leaving
the station and the collision. The passenger train was
going at the rate of between six and seven miles an hour,
and he did not hear or see the goods train. Hugh Norris,
driver, found the signal open, and did not see the luggage
train. He went at the usual speed, and did not know of a
rule limiting him to four miles an hour in crossing. John
Dillon, signalman, had heard a whistle from the luggage
train far off, and lowered the signal for the passenger
train. The goods train still came on, and he showed a
hand light. It was going at 15 miles an hour, or more.
He could not have stopped the passenger train after seeing
the other. The distance signal was not lighted, as there
was no gas. James Hewson, engine-driver, said the
speed of the goods train was not unusual. This was con-
tradicted by another witness. James Marshall, locomo-
tive superintendent, deposed to the sobriety of the engine-
man. After the accident Kowell said the distance signal
was not lighted. He had run into the train, and it was a
bad job. Witness attributed the accident to the fact that
the driver could not pull up in time ; if the distance signal
had been lighted he could have done so. The near signal
wa,s scarcely to be seen. The inquest was adjourned
till to-day.
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'HE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE AT BURS LEM.
The education committee of review met yesterday
morning, under the presidency of the Rev. Dr. Jobson.
The high sheriff of the county was present. The secre-
tary read the minutes of the committee meetings, and a
digest of the report. Government reports from 302
departments show that the average grant per child in
average attendance obtained in such departments is
10s. 71d. The per-centage of passes in Wesleyan schools
is nearly 3 per cent. above the general average of schools
inspected throughout the kingdom. The amount of Go-
vernment grants to Wesleyan schools in the last year was
£6,194, an increase of £3,582 pounds on the
previous year. There are six hundred and seventeen
certificated teachers, being an increase of 186, with 57
assistant teachers, and 1,085 pupil teachers. Fifty-four
students from the training college were appointed to
schools last year. The present number in college is 154.
The number of Sunday schools is 5,443 ; including an in-
crease of 1,015, the number of scholars is 622,589, being
an increase of 20,788. Teachers and officers number
105,592; increase, 2,151. Young persons in Bible classes
13,434; increase, 319. The first resolution recommending
the appointment of connexion inspectors for Wesleyan
day schools was moved by Mr. Lidgett, of Blackheath,
and seconded by the Rev. E. E. Jenkins, of London, and
unanimously adopted. Rev. Dr. Scott moved, Mr. J. Napier
of Manchester seconded, a resolution recommending the
formation of a Sunday school union. It was adopted.
Rev. John Bedford moved that central meetings be held
in September to endeavour to establish Wesleyan day
schools in every part of the kingdom. Many Sunday
school rooms might be used without incurring expense for
new buildings, and might be opened in the course of a few
months. This resolution was seconded by Mr. Hartley,
high sheriff of Staffordshire, who heartily endorsed the
proposal, and would use his influence to carry it out. Mr.
Isaac Holden objected on, the ground that the denomina-
tional schools had failed to meet the wants of the country,
and the church ought to spend her money in higher work.
Rev. W. Arthur moved an amendment to the effect,that while
the whole question of education was unsettled the con-
nexion ought not to commit itself to any immediate ac-
tion. Dr. Waddy seconded the amendment in a speech
of considerable length. Dr. Rigg defended the original
motion, and ably replied to the arguments of Mr. Holden
and Mr. Arthur. The ex-Presldent warmly supported
the amendment of Mr. Fowler, of Wolverhampton, con-
tending that the present education bill did not provide
for the extension of denominational schools, as it re-
fused all building grants. The Government imposed on
every school a universal conscience clause. He believed
that clause would be honourably fulfilled, and that the
clergy would not dishonourably attempt to evade it.
The Rev. C. Prest suggested that as the feeling of the
meeting was so divided the resolution and amendment
should be withdrawn This was agreed to. The meeting
lasted six hours.

THE EDUCATION BILL.
The Glasgow Daily Mail, in a leader on the Education
Bill, says :—"On the whole the measure must be regarded
as merely tenative. It has not settled any of the difficult
questions at issue, but has merely laid the foundation of a
system which will inevitably-give rise to a great deal of
agitation in future."