The Dewsbury Chronicle, and West Riding Advertiser. — 1873-09-27 (Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England)

THURSDAY. The Associated Chambers of Commerce reassembled on Thursday morning, at Cardiff, Mr. Lloyd presiding. A resolution brought forward by the Exeter Chamber, on the subject of the Bankruptcy Law Amendment, was,discussed and postponed until February. A very long and anunated discussion then ensued upon a resolution in favour of obtaining the abolition of surgical certificates under the Factory Acts. A great deal was said both for and against the certificates, but in the end the resolution was lost by a large majority. The Chairman next moved a resolution, which was unanimously agreed to, calling Earl Granville's serious attention to the question of the Suez Canal dues, in consequence of the exorbitant rates now levied. Another resolution was unanimously carried: "That a memorial be presented to Earl Granville, praying that the Government ask other maritime nations to join in an international conference to consider the existing quarantine regulations with a view to the adoption of a uniform and intelligent basis, on which in future these iegulations may be carried out." The last resolution of the meeting was then adopted. It was to the effect that a Select Committee of the House of COMMODE; be appointed next session to enquire into the various trade routes that have been proposed to open up commercial intercourse with the southwestern provinces of China. After some formal business, the conference broke up.  The Cologne Gazette says that the life of Dr. Strauss is despaired of. He suffers from cancer in the stomach. It is stated that Mr. Edwin James is pursuing a most successful personal canvas in Marylebone, and that hundreds of influential electors have promised him their support.  farmer named Gavin was beaten to death in Tipperary on Wednesday. Another farmer, named Ryan, is in custody, charged with the murder, which was witnessed by a policeman. The Daily Telegraph regrets to hear that Mr. James Clay, the senior member for Hull, is seriously ill at Brighton. His medical attendants do not hold out any hope of his recovery. The steamer Blurillo still remains in Dover under arrest. The coastguard have been relieved, and custom house officers are now in charge of her. It is not known yet whether she will be brought into the harbour or not, but it is anticipated that she will in a day or two be sent on to London in charge of a pilot. The coal owners of the Wrexham and Ruabon district have held a meeting to consider the present prices of coal, and whether any alteration is necessary. It was agreed to make an advance of 2s. per ton, to commence on Monday next. The whole of the collieries are in full working order, and the demand continues to be far in excess of the supply.  Lord John Manners, speaking on Wednesday at the dinner of the Loughboro' Agricultural Association, predicted a full average harvest, and strongly urged upon farmers to direct their attention to the production of beef and mutton as being much more remunerative than the growth of cereals. He never had taken a gloomy view of the transient unpleasantness between farmers and their labourers. He believed the latter obtaining higher wages would in the long run benefit the farmers. He looked fel ,card with great hopefulness to the future of all agriculturists.