Swansea and Glamorgan Herald, and South Wales Free Press. — 1889-03-06 (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)

CRIME. Reprints 4 the Two Series of Articles published tinder this title, of the Facsimile Page from the Irish World, of the alleged Facsimile Letter of Mr. Parma on the Pluenix Park Murders, awl of the articles entitled " Behind the Scenes in America," are stow 074. sale awl may be had by apptkation to the Publisher, price Id. each." '  Now, what in the name of common sense does this mean? Mr. Macdonald must have known when he passed this advertisement that a withdrawal was going to be made in court, and yet he allowed this vile lie still to go forth to the world. This is nothing less than rank imbecility. The problem which is now exercising London Society is whether the management of the Times is more criminal or insane.  I would suggest that, instead of advertising "Parnellism and Crime," the Times should print the words in which Emilia denounces lago :0 heaven, that such companions thou'dat unfold, And puss every bonnet hand a whip To lash the rascals naked through the world, Even from the east to the west ! There is anther passage from the same vigorous tongue which ,hould be pondered in Printinghousediquare. I will be hang'd, if some eternal villain, Some busy and insinuating rogue, Some eogg'ug, cozening slave, to get some office, Have not devie'd this slander.  As for Mr. Buckle, it is impossible not ha feel sorry for him. Of course he has acted in an extremely weak manner throughout the whole businesa, but the main fault lies with others and not with him. I know as • matter of fact that when the lettere were first brought to Printinghouse-square he did not believe in them, and he passed them on to Mr. Macdonald, who fastened upon them as a famishing wolf wooh:. en raw meat. Yet it is Mr. Buckle, I am afraid, who will have to bear the brunt of the blame. No one who knows him can, of course, feel any doubt of his honour. He is a man of the highest integrity, and one whom everybody instinctively trusts. In his Oxford days he always bore the highest character for straightforwardness, and he has fully sustained the reputation ever since. People were greatly surprised when so young a man was appointed to such a responsible post as that of editor of the Times—he was only about 27 when he got the appointment ; but the truth is he was chosen very much on account of his youth. Messrs. Walter and Co. wanted a mar. in the editorial chair who would he amenable and do jest as he was told. If you have an editor who does exactly as you order, it is so much earner to direct the policy of a paper in the interests of—a peerage. Mr. Buckle did not prove as amenable as was expected, but he unfortunately gave way just at the wroqg moment, we to hear Dr. A. C. Mackenzie's new cantata," The Dream of Juba]," at St. James's Hall, and was delighted with the excellence of the work, as well as its interpretation. It is 4 daring thing to attempt a recitation of the story with appropriate orchestral accompaniment, but Dr. Mackenzie (who conducted his own work) proved his ability to pass from mood tomcod with striking skill,the music being most dramatically expressive. The soloists, Miss M'lntyre and Mr. Lloyd, interpreted their par ages successfully. and the Novell° Choir, put au their mettle, acquitted themselves well. ?he most striking numbers in the work itself are the "harvester's Song and Chorus," which ve? original, and the "Funeral March of a most beautiful piece of composition in u minor, with occasional phrases in the aior ; while the final chorus, "Invocation M Music," is grand and thrilling in its massed harm, 'flies for voices and orchestra. The pro. k'nded applause which broke out at every °plait, t'Aity betokened a high appreciation on the Part of the large and critical audience. tisioar Arrwcricoss