The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-31

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a meeting of the South
ues as Stafordshire iron and coal
Substitute trades and representatives
of allied industries was
LOT o'eam- held at Birmingham re-
Gently to consider a pro-
posal TO adapt the Mond gas system to
the manufactures of the district for both
power and heat, for which purpose some
of the leaders of the trade are promoting
a bill in Parliament. Sir Alfred Hick-
man, NJ. p, presiding, said he was per-
Suaded the introduction into the district
OF the ,A1ond gas system would be an
enormous advantage. The gas could be
manufactured much more cueaply than
the ordinary lighting, as it was made
from slack. instead of coal, and as the
sulphate OF ammonia contained in the
fuel was preserved. He believed all the
engines of the future would be driven
by gas and not by steam. The Mond
gas was particularly suitable for that
purpose, on account of its freedom from
tar and dust. The gas produced by this
process was suitable not only for driv-
ing, but for heating. The proposal was
10 establish central stations from which
10 distribute the gas among the indus
trial areas of the district. He was con-
WINGED that the adoption or rejection of
this system would in future determine
Lie tttilfA VI d oiSll!CL III NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
industry. He moved resolution declar-
ing that the scheme would be of great
advantage to the industries of South
StaffOrdshire, and should be encouraged
by the manufacturers, local authorities,
and others interested in the welfare OF
the district. The resolution was car
ried.
r,,,, ,,v During the year 1900 the
iHE NAVY German navy has been in
OF GER creased by two battleships.
uANy the Kaiser Barbarossa and
the Wittelsbach; one large
cruiser, the Prince Heinrich;
and four small cruisers. In addition to
these seven ships, which have already
been launched. there are at present four
battieships, one large cruiser, and one
sunboat under construction.
The new throne for the
lHE use of Queen Alexandra of
THRONE OF England in the House of
Tue QUEEN Lords at the opening of Par
S" lament to-day was COM
pIeted yesterday afternoon
by Messrs. Holland and Sons at their
factory in Ebury Street. The order for
the throne was received only on Thurs
day afternoon last, and since then so up
hosterers, decorators, caryers. and gid-
ers have been employed upon it contin-
uously in night and day shifts The old
throne, which will be occupied by the
King, was designed by Augustine Welby
Pugin, The eminent architect who was
employed. under Sir Charles Barry, in
the designing, erection, and decoration
of the new Houses of Parliament It has
been in the House OF Lords since the
completion OF that Chamber, AMI was
used by Queen Victoria on the occasions
on which She opened or prorogued Par
lament in person. A few. days ago it
was removed to Aessrs. Hollands fac
tory for the purpose OF renovation and
redecoration. The new throne is an
exact replica Of the DID, save that it is
about an inch and half lower. The
frame is mahogany deliberately carved,
but the wood is nowhere visible, being
entirely covered with rich gliding Of
English leaf-gold. Its legs rest upon four
lions couchant. The back is gabled and
of lofty pitch. with moulded columns on
each side. surmounted by lion ana
unicorn holding serools. while in the CEN
ter. higher still. is a representation of.
the Imperial Crown. In the middle Of