File A1/262. - William Jones, 40 Gilfach Cynon, Twynyrwdyn, Merthyr,

The Radicals of Merthyr are looking forward with intense interest to D. A. Thomas's visit with Mr Labouchere. D. A. Thomas is expected to call the Liberal Party to arms at the forthcoming Parish Council Elections. The Tories are working hard to wrest several seats on the Board next month, but they are not standing openly as Tories in the election. D. A. Thomas should make a pronouncement on the duties of the working men at the forthcoming elections 'not to vote for the Tories but to return men of their own views & thinking'. D. A. Thomas has not as yet called the people to their sense of duty at the forthcoming elections. There is immense anticipation of D. A. Thomas's meeting, but disappointment that there is to be no overflow meeting at the Drill Hall. D. A. Thomas can rest assured of 'a right royal reception'.