The Cambria Daily Leader

TAIBACH 3READ. Consignment of Flour Arrives Fro'm Swansea. The representatives of the lood' Con- troller visited l'ort Talbot on Monday, and were met by the local members of the L-i- ttakers* Association, and tak;'ii around the district. They came again an Tuesday. When seen by a Leader representative, Mr. 1, S. Lllis, while un- able to give any further information, men- tioned that the bakers had gi\!I a com- plete answer to the charges made in the National Transport Workers' Itera- tion's letter to the Food Controller in ro- fcrence to the controversy between the Taibach and Port Talbot Co-operative j bo' ii'fy and the millers and bakers. The allegations, it will be recalled, vere that the master bakers, in order to force the society to adopt the price of Is. per quartern loaf instead of Ni., bad pre vailed upon the millers to withhokl enp lies. Further, that the master bakers re fused to supply co operators with bread] when the society was without flour. The Food Controller's representatives have returned, and their report, if ever it was published, would make interesting read ins. Mr, Batey, the president of the Co aperative Society, told a 'Lendef" 'i resentative that he saw the Food Con- troller's representatives on Monday. A consignment of flour arrived from Messrs. "Weaver's on Monday, and supplies aue Wldor previous orderis will arrive during the week.

3,000 PRISONERS. .—-—- « -——— Result of Month's Fightiing 1 on Tigris. In a despatch from Bagdad describing the capture of Samarrah on the 21st and 22ml of last month, Mr. Edmund Candler, the representative of the British Press with the Expeditionary Force in Mesopo- tamia. says:— During ApriFt fighting we defeated the Turkish l:t.h Army Corps three times and the 18th Army Corps five times, driving it back over 60 miles. Within the month our columns on both banks of the Tigris captured approximately 3,000 prisoners, It) guns, and a large quantity of ammuni- tioD and plant. It is remarkable testimony to the spirit and endurance, ot the force that the tanie troops which hare been engaged almost continuously since our first advance OJ). Peoeniber 14 should have achieved these results, exposed all the while to the hard- ships of a desert campaign and fighting under the fierce heat of the Mew.potami all sun. rfamarrah, on the Tigris, 75 miles north of Bagdad, is an important railway ter- 1j tmnua. j..

LLANELLY TRIBUNAL. Unwritten Law Among lrural District Butchers. The Llanellv Rural Tribunal, at their meeting over which Mr. W. Y. Nevill ipiesided, dealt with a large nupaber of appeals, including a number from col- I liers who had been combed out. A young University College student, ap- pealing on medical grounds, said lie was in the O.T.C. up to three months ago, but was classified Ct.-The appeal was dis- i missed. AN UNWRITTEN LAW. When a butcher's appeal was considered it was stated that there were three bnt-i chers in the Llwyahendy district and Aid. Nathan Griffiths said there was an unwritten law that one out of every three butchers in the rural area should go into the Army.—The case was adjourned for the attendance of one of the other butchers. j HAULIER BECOMES A FARMER. A Pontybereni haulier, who was a mar- ried man, with one child, said he took over a farm in March last* The Chairman: Why did you take over III' fai-iii." Aid. Griffiths: To get out of the Army. The Chairman: It looks rather like it, but we have to provide for the food of th hwd.. Aid. Griffiths: But this is a glaring caso of chirking the Army. The appeal was dismissed, the man not to be called up till the end of September. THE REASON WHY. A colliery labourer, with a wii'e and five | children, said he was passed Class A, but had been previously rejected.—Lieut 111- grams said these men were being called up because the young colliers had not enlisted. The appeal was dismissed. INTERESTED IN AMBULANCE WOBK A colliery lireman from Five Roads in | appealing was stated to be speciztily ut- | terested ill ambulance work. He had been to Net ley and elsewhere, and was refused because he declined to enlist for general service. Lieut. Ingraraa: I have no respect for a man who refuses imperial service. This man wishes to stay at liopit, in a soft job. I Appellant; If 1 had nut volunteered to do ambulance wor k there would liavo been no necessity for pin to appeal here to-day, as I would then have been in a certiiiÙl oce udat ion. —Dismissed.

WORKERS' FUTURE. 1 Better Pay, Housing, and Education. A meeting of the general committee ot thc National Alliance ot Employers and Employed was held on Tuesday at the t Alliance headquarters, when, after a full discussion, the new constitution was adopted. The lion. Frederick Huth Jackson, P.C. (chairman), presided, and among those in attendance were M.r. F. GilL,ert,s,c)i-i (Pontardawe Steel, Tinplate, and Galvanising Works), Mr. Ivor ÜViynuc (fin and Sheet Millmen's Union), Mr. H. V. Yassar Smith (Gloucester Rail- way Carriage and Wagon Company), Mr. J. Havolock Wilson (National Seamen's and Firemen's Union), Mr. W. J. Davis (Brassworkers and Metal Mechanics), etc. The Chairman said employers must re- cognise that workmen ill the future must Ib4.- ))cttei- paid, better housed, and better edut'atod H?n they had been in the pMOt; th. workmen, on the other hand, must re- cognise that a full wage carried with it the obligation of a full day's work, and that where a full day's waxes is paid in- terference with the procluctitity of in- dustry must not he allowed. A resolution was also passed urging the Government to alkitain in future from action a&Veting the conditions of manufac- ture and employment until the joint ad- vice of employers and employed has been obtained, and from intereference in in- dustrial disputes until every form of direct negotiation has been exhausted.

I A GERMAN PEACE. I L.!t?!e Things Hindenburg Hopes I i For. Amsterdam, Tuesday.—The Danzic sec- tion of the" Independent Committee for a German Peace" has sent, to Hinden- [burg a petition asking for:- (1) The annexation ot Belgium and t Poland; (2) The return of the Colonial Empire with increases; 1^3) The annexation of Briey and Longwv; and ?} Annexation of a lar? extent of Russian lands for purposes of colonisa- tion. iliudeuburg replied: 1 hope with you that your wishes for the Fatherland's future may be fulfille(l. -Exchaiigp.

THE FOOD SHORTAGE. Ferris ton Campaign to Save Bread. I With the object of organising a pub- licity campaign in connection with the ¡'ood Contpol, a meeting was held at the Parish Hall. Morriston, on Tuesday even- ing. Councillor D. J. Pavies, J.P., pre- sided over a representative gathering. The secretary. Mr. Trevor Evans, read apolo- gies from Councillor Dd. Matthews, J.P.. and Mr. JDo. W. Jones. Swansea. The I Rev. Dd. Wiiliams, M.A., explained that I their chief object was to impress upon the people the imperative need of economisiug- in all foods, especially in bread, of which we were threatened with a serious short- age. Speeches were also made by Mrs. II. D. Williams and Councillor D. J. Davies, both of whom emphasised the fact that there was a real shortage in some foods and that' the seriousness of the position should bo brought home to the public. Discussion followe,d as to the methods which should be adopted, and it was finally resolved that meetings should he held in the evening to which speakers should be invited to address the public, and meetings should be held in the schools to which parents should be invited to witness cookery demonstrations. A strong committee was appointed to carry out  'these arrangement?.

LISBON FOOD RIOTS. I Madrid, Tuesday.—The disturbances which occurred in Lisbon on Sunday were solely due to the high prices of food, and were in no way of a revolutionary nature. The crowd sacked a number of confectioners' and bakers' shops, and it was found necosstarv to call out the troops. Some ten persons were killed and 50 in- jured. Order has been completely re- stored.

GLAM. MOTOR VOLUNTEER CORPS. No. 2 Squadron. Weekly orders.— Ihursday, May 21th: Cars to convey wounded soldiers to m- pire Day celebrations will assenble at the Y.M.C.A. Hospital at 2.31). Monday, 28th: No parade. Wednesday, 30th: Head- quarters at 7.4.5. squad drill. Thursday, 31st: Range, 4-5. Friday, June 1st: Range at 8 musketry; for duty, Sergt.-majo^ Balsdon; nest for duty, Sergt. W. R. Clarke. Establishment: The following to be section eomanders: W. J. Edwards, W. A. J, Short.—By order of the Squadron Commander, C. T. Rutlien. May 23, 1917.

Place tho order for your Whitsur Suit at r Alabaster an d Co:s" The City Tailors. One j. of the Largest Stocks in the towit to select I from. Note Address: Under Swansea s Castle Tower."

IrJ IAMENT I LATE PRIME MliilSTER ASJO THE 0.0 S HOUSE OF COMMONS, Tuesday. Mr. Trevelyan asked the Under Secre- tary for War whether he could eay if any conscientious objectors had recently been taken over to France, on. at least, of them in handcuus, and whether, in ac- cordance with the pledue of the late Prime Minister these men will be brought hack from 1'rance and no others sent out. Mr. Macphereon said he was informed that recently five conscientious objectors accompanied their units to France. He had not yet been informed of all the cir- cumstances, but would inquire. ] Mr. Trevelyan: Has the hon. member d-one anything to get !'h-ese men recalled? Mr. Macpherson: No. (Hear, hear). MR. ASQUITH'S PLEDGE. Sir Hamar Greenwood: Ie the GOVêfl1- I merit bound in reference to these con- scientious objectors by a pledge given by the late Prime Minister? Mr. Macpherson said there was a dis- tinction between conscientious objectors and ordinary non-combatants. These men were members of non-combatant units, and &) far as he was aware no pk-dge bad been given them such units should not be sent to France. i Mr. Billing: Is the present Government under any obligation to keep pledges given by the late Government? (Oh!) No answer was given. GOSSIPING FORBIDDEN. Major Baird informed Mr. Billing that orders had been given at home and abroad i forbidding oiffcers and men of the Royal Flying Corps, or any other part of the Army to criticise or comment upon aero- planes, but criticism and gossip upon the new types was general. This policy had been justified in the case of one type, which was critisised upon its introduc- tion, but was now m much use at the iron t and was being clamoured for by the squadron. LENT TO AGRICULTURE. Sir R. Winfrey informed Mr. Peto that the total number of men lent to agricul- ture for the spring months in England and Wales by the War Office was about 10,000 a lllouth ago, of whom Hi,000 Class A men were recalled on May 10th. Col. Yate: Will he take steps to replace t these li,(Ji}O Cluss A men by others of a lower category as early as possible. Sir R. Winfrey: The President of the Board of Agriculture is making strong representations to the Government as to the necessity of finding more men to put on th¡.> hind. (Hear, hear.) POWERS OF SECOND CHAMBER. Mr. Mar riot asked whether the Govern- ment bad decided to take any steps to hi ltd -he pledge contained in a preamble to the Parliament Act of 1910 in reference to the constitution and powers of the Se- cond Chamber. Mr. Bonar Law said he was not able to make a etattemeut ou this subject to-day but he hoped to be in position to do so very shortly.

STATE PURCHASE. Swansea Support for Piremiar's Policy. A private conference was held at the St. James' Church Hall, Swansea, on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of considering the temperance policy enun- ciated by the Prime Minister in his reply to two Welsh deputations recently. The meeting had been convened by the Vicar of Swansea and Mr. Pariah, of the Tem- pevanee Legislation League. Those pre- f?nt included Lady Stafford Howard, "tlie clergy of the Anglican Church, ministers of the Welsh and English Free Churchos of Swansea, and many prominent laymen. Tho Vicar of Swansea gave a report of the recont deputations to Dowuing-street, and Lady Stafford Howard supplemented this. Mr. Richard Martin moved the resolu- tion pledging those present to support Mr. Lloyd George's temperance policy of State Purchase with Local Veto, and after a friendly discussion this was carried without a dissentient. If It was also decided to set up an organi- sation for the purpose of expounding State Purchase and Local Veto. A BURTON RESOLUTION. The following statcme-nt was it-sued on Wednesday morning by the Association of Burton-on-Trent Brewers:- At a iu-ottiiig ot. Burton brewers held yesterday the following resolution was passed:—" Tha* this representative meet- ing of Burton brewers desires to imprests upon the Prime Minister the very grie- vous hardship that would be inflicted upon the town and industries of Burton by the establishment of such a form of control upon the breweries, of tlie United Kingdom as is being discussed in t)iiq press at the present time. I

A WARTIME BEAUTY HINT. The War has made many sacrifices necessary, comfort, leisure, pleasure, and many other things. Many ladies who are doing war work are anxious about, their complexion being sacrificed too, by reason of the rough and hard work, exposure and bad atmosphere endured in the Ghop or factory. This need cause no anxiety as, if proper care and attention be given to it, the skiu can withstand the extreme. coaditicng referred to. The secret is to keep the skin thoroughly clean. Soap and water citanse-the surface, but are powerless, to cleanse the porco-the bieathing organs of the skin—OATINE alone will do this it removes ingrained dirt and grime from the pores and makes them de-tin and healthy, so that hard, work and bad air, or extremes of tempera- ture need not be feared. It keeps the hands soft and ve l vety. f' OATIXE is used by Munition Workers everywhere. Get a jar to-day, 1/li and 2/3, of all Chemists. f

"OLD SPORT." ¡ I Mr. Fernand Laurent, one of the inter- preters with the British Army in trance, <?uys that if you want to get on good terms at once with an Englishman you must ad- dress him as old sport." Similarly you must call an Australian old son," and a Canadian old gink." M. Laurent adds that the last expression i* untranslatable into French-

WEAVERS' WAGES. i While some of the 230,000 weavers in the cotton mills en Wednesday morning ex- pressed themselves disposed *to accept the (;ff(,r of a 10 per cent, advance in wages, a large number are disposed to press for the full 20 per cent. a?ked for. The overlokers or foremen over *he weavers haTepoint blank refused to accept 10 per cent., and contend that they are entitled to bak pay owing to the large nnmb&r of looms the war.

SLAVE RAIDS. Eeuters Agency learns from an official Belgian source that the German, authori- ties have carried off 1,060 nieli from the army zone of Moris for the purposes of forced labour. The order rfv|in?.itiming them specified that, "first of all were to be chosen students from 17 years of age onwards, small shopkeepers and tenant? of public bars, writers and clerks." This order, whicJi was dated April 15. was signed" Von Zescha.ll." As a matter of fact, the people carried off were mostly students and well-to-do bourgeoi^e.

SWANSEA'S YOUNG HOPES. 1 Arrangesrisrits for Empire Day Celebrations. Naval Brigade and C.L.B. Notes. At the sound of the popular airs played by the Swansea Naval Brigade Band (ifti- der Bandmaster Riddiford) crowds of pedestrians who were either hurrying home after a day's toil or intent on finish- ing their purchases before the shops closed paused for a moment to watch the long procession of boys who marched with easy grace through the busy thorough- fares on Wednesday evening. The Jack Tar uniforms probably reminded them of the friends and relatives who are at the present time fighting tough battles on the seas against tho enemy. THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE. I It also gave them an insight into what the Commodore (Lieutenant John Hod- gens) and his officers are doing in the Naval Brigade to equip the boys with free knowledge and to train them to take up their future responsibilities as useful citi- zens. When they returned to head- quarters, after the march, they halted at the Old Castle gates to play a spirited Welsh melody. EMPIRE DAY. On Thursday next Lady Mond and Gen- eral Sir Hills-Johnes, patron of the Swan- sea Naval Brigade, will be amongst the Speakers at the Central Hall on Empire Day. A number of invitations have been received by the Commodore for that date, but as they are all, of course, for the same day, only one can be accepted. DISPATCH RUNNING. Many people who were unaware that dispatch running was in progress on Sat- urday afternoon were rather surprised to see a number of Naval Brigade beys in pairs stationed at intervals along the road to Sketty. This had been arranged on purpose to prove the smartness of the boys, who may in future years be called upoit to take part, in this difficult work in reality like the soldiers at the Front. The messag e which was sent by Chief | Petty Officer Ashbury and liistractor Harries from headquarters was handed to the first boy, who dashed up the street to deliver it to another, who in turn ran on with it to the next until it reached its destination &t the Commodore's. A SUCCESSFUL EXPEDITION. This oaly occupied 25 minutee, and within the, space of 45 1 altogether the boys had. covered the distance of fully 5 milfrs and returned to the C,1o with the answer. Signal-Instructor Hotelier, who cycled over the route to ascertain that they were all in their appointed places, was highly delighted at the result of the j expedition. Anchor's Weighed." C.L.B. P4QTES. The 1st St. David's Cadet Battalion Church Lads' Brigade turned out in full force last Sunday to attend the church parade organised by the United Service Brigade to commemorate Empire Day. The battalion paraded at Bellevue-street at 10 a.m., and under the command of Major C. Donaldcon, proceeded to Wind- street, where the other units taking part had assembled. The whole parade then processioned through gome of the main streets to Holy Trinity Church, where the I service was held. INSPECTION BY GENERAL. After the service, the C.L.B. were in- spected by General Sir James Hills- Johnes, V.C., G.M.C., Col. J. R. Wright, Commander Down, R.N and Col. W. LI. Morgan, R.E. (O.C. 1st St. David's). The massed C.L.B. Band was then given the distinction of playing the parade back to Wind-street, where the dismissal took place. FOR HIS COUNTRY. La6t Week 1 had the painful duty of re- cording in lav notes the death from wounds. of Percy Lloyd, an ex-member of St. Gabriel's C.L.B. Company, and to-day I have to anjioune-o with much regret that yet another local C.L.B.-ite has given his life for his country. Tho 1st St. David's Roll of Honour is ever on the increase, and the latest name to be placed on the list is that of Drummer Ernest Strode, R.W.F., who has died of wounds received in France. Drummer Strode, who wa-s 22 years of age, was a keen member of the Loughor detachment of Gowerton C.L.B. Company,^ being the first member of that ?'collll)aiiy to receive his sergeant's stripes. The heartfelt sympathy of the Church Lads' Brigade is extended to the de- ceased's relatives in their bereavement. THE AFFILIATION. I stated in my notes a week ago ;a the affiliation, of the C.L.B. ? '?d?t? to the Hint's Royal Mine Corps ?ould U-_W. probably necessitate cjr?ain aitera H(1n ia badges and buttons. This announceme .t naturally aroused much interest and ex- citement amongst C.L.B.-ites in and district, and the subject of the. atfl-a- tion has been the principal topic 1f con- versation between the lads at kt; u- quarters on drill nights evfer .si 1 lHl- (lerstaiid no definite instructions have yet been communicated to C.L r.. heaa- quarters in London by the military au- thorities regarding possible changes. 13 badges, etc., but I learn, on very good authority, that, the matter s receiving careful consideration. Sf. GAO.RIELS ATTEND CH'JR-CK. Last Thursday evening St. Gabriel's Company (C.L.B. and Training Corps) •.sttcndifd service at St. (Jibuti's I'am.M. The company turned oat in good ntija- bers. and Major C. Uoaialdhcn (.C.O.) was in charge, Lieut. W. Pickard being in command of the Training Corps. ANOTHER COMBINED PARADE. It has been arranged to hold another combined parade to-morrow (Thursday) eveniii, at illEkEwarl Seli<x)lvtr(l.rlaen Morriston, Landore, Holy Trinity, and Cwmbwrla- Cadet Companies, are expected to turn out. Major T. Thontas will be in charge of the parade. 'o. Forward."

AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS. MELBOURNE, Wednesday, Soldiers' votes for the House of Repre- sezitatives candidates counted to date are: a.tionalis-ts W,500i Labourites 18,5<J0 the position ot the NatioHanst candi- dates in the Senate has now been materi- ally strengthened. They may be regarded as all returned. Speaking at Castlemaine, -ATr. Hughe$ said disloyal persons hindering recruiting would be regarded as violators of the crini.inal y ■■■■ —

AMERtCAA!? ALCOHOL. New York, Tuesday.—Within the next few weeks the question of national prohi- bition will become the big issue in Con- gress.. National prohibition will moan an estimated lo-ss in revenue of nearly £ 78,000,000. The cost of drinking beer and whisky now falls vpon the consumers, Whereas the raising of this revenue, amounting to },, tid. per capita, from other fourees would fall upon consumers ano non-eonsumers n like. The charge that f the proposed legislation prohibiting the vse of grain in the manufacture of alco- holic beverages wonhl make the United States a whnky-drinking cation wii} be met by th-9 law seizing all spirits now in blind and converting then into pure alco- hol for ammunition. l'h chief opponents of prohibition besides the licensed trad,4 will be the large element which fears thr-t enforced abstinence will become perman- cnt after the war is ended.

ITALY'S GAINS | uAtHb I POSITIONS HELD AGAINST II VIOLENT ATTAGKS (ITALIAN OFFICIAL.) ROME, Tuesday, On the Trentino from the enemy, not- withstanding the repulse he has suffered during the last few days, still persists in making desultory and fruitless attempts to divert the Italian General Staff from itheir main objectives. On the night of the 21st instant violent raids were made against our advanced lines at Cavento Pass (Adameilo), Ptuberga Bridge ?Chi?si), and in the GuimeHa ?allpy (100 | Tonale). These were all repulsed, Between Lake Garda and tie Adige the enemy, after the intensest prolonged bom- bardment with artillery of all calibres, attacked the positions on Mount Dosso Alto (south-west of Loppio Lake), and on Mount Zugna, but was driven back with heavy loss. Other local attacks attempted yesterday in the PosLna Valley and on the Asiago Plateau and in Carnia, all failed. On the Julian front, in the sector north of Uorizia, the artillery duel, already lively yesterday morning, became more I intense towards the evening, but was not followed up by the infantry. The position taken on llill 363, east of Plava, was consolidated, and one gun and abo-ui 30 prisoners fell into our hands.— i Admiralty, per Wireless Press. II DAaE BASTION. H FORMIDABIE BASTION. i Rome, Monday.—The struggle for the northern bastion dominating ttie valley of Gorizia continues uninterruptedly. This, bastion is one of the most formidable of j the present war owing to the strength of its fortification and the difficult rtaturei of the ground. Italian soldiers called it the bastion of the three saints, because it includes the three mountain peaks of Monte Santo, San Gabrielle, and Mcntc j San Danicle. The Italian infantry, with fine dash. have more than once taken Santo, but have been obliged to withdraw again, as the place is exposed to the i enemy's fire from all directions.—Press j Association War Service.

GERMAN HYPOCRISY. I I How British Prisoners Were I Exposed. Lord Newton made a new exposure of German hypocrisy and mendacity in the j j. House of Lords on l'u-esd;JY. The Allied Governments, he said, complying with the German demand, have removed large numbers of German prisonar-s on the Western front to a dis- tanoe of not 1 ew than eighteen miles be- hind the trenches, the German Govern- ment undertaking that they would at once withdraw any French and British prisoners, from the Eastern front, where, I believe, some 500 were actually em- ployed in making trenches. The assur- ance we asked has not yet been received, but there is no reason to suppose that it hil6 not been complied with. I "It has transpired, however, that at the time the German Government was making thM hy 0 '?1-itical demand and st?ttin? that no Hritt&h prisoners were employed in proximity to the trenches on the Western front, several hundreds ot British prisoners were not only employed quite close to the German front trenches —within a distance of some three or four miles-but were being harshly a.nd cruelly treated in every way. They not only had not sufficient tood, but were not avowed to wnite or receive letters and parcels, or to change their clothes. A great many, oi them died. We at once demanded that these, WeA should be withdrawn, but an answer has not yet been received. If the answer should be in the negative I hope that the War Committee wi.14 Rot refrain from f' taking the most drastic action." Lotd Newton added that the employ- ment of police dogs iii German prison < camps and ot.he.r uch occurrences are carefully noted by an organisation in this oouutry, and when the proper time arrives they, will, be used ty build up our I ■case against the German Government. ¡ With regard to the delay of parcels sent I to British prisoners in Germany, he ex- pressed the opinion that the Central Com- mittee has been unfairly blamed. The re- port of the Joint Committe on the subject ¡ ,ill be published in a few days.

I THE NAVY LEAGUE Saturday's Demonstration at Swansea. Satisfactory progress is being made in connection with the Navy League demon- i stration at Swansea iexfe Saturday, Start- ing from the Guildhall at 3 o'clock, there i witI be quite a dozen different organisa- tiops represented in the procession, j An interesting programme has been ar- jVangd at the park, which will include the pree-entatioH of prizes for the best essays j cn the lecture delivered by Mr. Jack | Bramston to the boys. of the twenty-four [schools in the Swansea district. The j prizes will be presented by the Mayoress (Mrs. Davies), and another interesting presentation will be made to the mother of a Swansea boy, who hag been killed in action. The choir of the Blind Institute will sing Let the Hills Resound," and a street collection will be made on be- half of the Prisoners ol War Fund. Red Cross nurses have come forward to collect, and a programme will be issued, the proceeds of which go to the fund. —

r MUMBLES COUNCIL. I I. Considerable Quantity of Water I Running to Waste. The monthly meeting of the Mumbles Council was held on Tuesday, Councillor C. Ruasell Peacock presiding. The Sur- ¡ veyor reported that during April Swansea had supplied Mumbles and diwlrict with 7,270,000 gallons of water, an average of i 242,333 gallons per day. Mr. I). J. Dane", the water expert. ?t?tpj th?t he had tpstf? the m?Fervk??ir and found that a considerable reservoir of I water was running to waste.. Tie reeom- i mended that immediate lleDs be takn to eement the bottom and sides of the respr- [ voir. The m.atter is to bp dealt with f imniediateiy. It was mentioned that the Surveyor [ (Mr. W. R. Puddicombe) was in Class C2 and had been called up for military seer- | vice. It was decided to make represents- Hons to the military authorities with a view to having his time extended, *he | Council in the meantime to advertise for ¡' a substitute who must be over military age. I

THE NEW BROTHERHOOD. l ROME, Tuesday Telegrams which have been exchanged between King George and King Victor Emmanuel, and an interview given bv Signor Or laudo. Minister of the Interior, j on his return from London, in which bo alluded to the British contingents tisht- ing together with Italians against the Austrian?, have for the first time revealed to the Italian public the presence of British artitlervon the Italian front. Tbf fact has been received with general satis- faction. The whole Press congratulates the new brotherhood of arms, which the Wril)up-,t say? is proof of the com mop front uniting the Allies in solid concord of will and action. From all quarters the material assistance given by Great Brit- I an to the Italian troops has been greeted j with enthusiasm as a renewed pledge of ) friendship between the two countries.

COMMERCE OF THE DAY • BUTTER MARKET Cork. Wednesday.—Firsts, 173s.: seconds, 69E; choicc&t boes, 176B.; fresh outter, 174s METAL MARKET. London Wednesday.-Copper. 130 to 150J cash, 129; to 130 three months. Tin. 2551 to 2551 cash. 2533 to 2541 three months. Foreign lead. 3Ci—29J. Spelter. 54—50. NEATH CATTLE MARKET. Wednesday.—Good supply; onsK demand. Best bee, 25B. per score; "ecc,nds.. to 2;8.; cows and calves. E25 to £ 40; mutton. 3s. 6.1. per lb.; lamoo, 1:>. 8d. per lb.; pigs, (53. per score; store pigs. 35s. to 46. GRAIN AND FLOUR TRADES. (By J. K. Carthcw, Grain Expert.) Since posting my laat review to the eate of drafting this the weather has been changeable Fortunately, copious, rains have be,ii gerici-al nearly everywhere, thereby greatly benefitting the spring crops vegetable*, grass, etc. Winter wheat is making steady growth, but it is rather chilly for the season; a higher temperature would just set things right. Lh c stock continue healthy Trade in fat t-cock has continued good and prices strong. Beef, Is. to 1». %.d,; mutton. Is. Id. to Is. 6d.; pork. Is. lid. to Is 3id. Business in wool ii impeded by Government restrictions, hut, on the whole, prices are well maintained. Ttiq United States Bureau report to May 1st shows an improvement in the condition of winter wheat though much has been winter I-, ilici. The area tilled to spring wheat is very large and the young plants ar,g looking well. Agricultural prospects in Europe are, on the wiiole, good, being helped by the abnormally high prices ruling for tarm products. Planting wheat in Argen- tina ia practically finished under favour- able conditions, and reports from Australia are better. In both countries au increased area has been laid down. Indian shipmerit are now on a largo scale Exports of foreign wheat to Europe are increasing: farmers' deliveries small THE I'LOATiNG GRAIN CARGO TRADE. Wheat very firm: few offers, and prices difficult to quote. Maize very firm: Plate, 7Js to 7ba American 71s. to 73s. Barley very firm; Indian, 72s. to 78::< l-ersian aid America 1, 71s. to 73s. 611. Oats very firm; American and Plate. 63s. to 66s. SPOT PRICKS AT MARK LAKE. Wheat firm; torcign scarce and prices nominal; English offering at the Govern- ment regulation prices. Maize firm; Plate, 77s. 6d. to 79s. 6d.; American, 72s to 73s 6d. Bavloy firm; Indian. 73s. to 788. American and Persian, 72s. to 74s.; malting. 82s, to 96v Oats firm; English and foreign, 64s 6d to &s. Feeding cakes firm; demand moder ate. FLOOR. Warmer weather, an increased supply ot vegetables, and voluntary rationing have checked the consumption of bread, but (W- ing te. thj scarcity of American grades there has been a steady demand for English at firm prices. Regulation llour, 62s. to 63s.; American spring. -Manitoba, and Kansas baker. S O ui)warde. patents. 85s upwards: bakers. 80s. upwards. WHEAT FORECAST. I he outlook fot winter wheat in th" United States show a further improvement from th' worst, and spriug wheat in North j, America is coming up and looking well. the prospects being, so far. exceedingly good. Reports from Australia are more favour- I able, and from Argentina satisfactory, ex- Forts from lndiô increasing. Markets in. this department keep very steady, but busi- ness is restricted by short supplies and quite of a liand-to-month character. As regards the war. it ii going distinctly in favour of the Entente, and will continue i to do JO. FEEDING STUFF FORECAST As usual at this treason, the consumption of dry food is not so brisk, out prices 01 feeding stuffs keep very firm; transactions, however are connned to Dlent require- menU;, ? A M1TOBELSON AND CO.. A. STOCK A IS D SHARE BROE8RS. j CASTLE BUILDINGS, OOLLEGE-STREKT.  SWANSEA. I Tel-gi-ams: Mitcheidon Swansea." [ Telephone: Central 828 WE HAVE BtJVKRS OF- R-100 Swansea, Harbour A 01 1946 Stock. 63 A50& Alexandra B Preference, 68. 1500 4rdit Colliery Ordinary. 40s. !W Canibrian D" Debenture. 54. 100 Spiil'^rs and Bakers Pref. Shares. 19s. 6d. 300 English Crown Speltets 40s. 6d. S00 Lam'cert's £1 Ordinary 43s. 3d. Ocean Coal and Wilson's Ord £ 31 2s. 6d. 20 Hills' Dry Docks ( £ 18 paid) JE17 15s. 390 Jones-Dickinson Ordir-ary. 9s. ICQ Newport-Abercarn Colly Ordy, 36s. 6d. 20 Mount Stuart Defd. lOg. 25 Pref 9S K:0 ortha Ordinary, 8s. 3d. 100 Great Western Colliery Ordy. 37s. 6d. 253 Cambrian Ordy 25s. 3d.. 400 Prefs. 18s ,;d 50 D Davia Ordinary, 10s. 3çl. 200 N??ort-Ab€rcara Pre! 208. 50 Prc-Pref. 21s. 1 III ?ls' kE IIAVFS <?L.LKR? OF- 570 Thomas Owen Ordy, 17s.; 200 Prefs 13s 9d. 5'iO D. Davh and Sons 5s. Ordy, 10s. 6d. 300 North's Colliery Ordy$s tijd 100. Powell DLlffryzl Colliery Ordy 58a. 355 Celti. Ordy 9s. 250 Prefe. 8", 3d. LOO Baldwins Ordinary. 36a. 9d. 50 Cardiff Colliery Ordinary. 43s. m a an-i C Grayson 40 p.c. Pref Shares 21s. fF63 Atlantic Trust Share? Is. 4d. £ 2.000 Brecon and Merthyr Ordy 15. Z90J Brecon and Merthyr 3rd Prefs 33. 50 Uarw and Ogmore Gas £ 30 5 p.o. Prefs 8. 200 Cambrian Ordinary 25s. 9d S150 Cambrian "D" Debenture, 55. 50 Ebbw Vale Ordinary, 26s. 3d SHIPPING SH-Atti-iS. Buyers. Sellers Haenton 200- 15rD 27'6 '281;0 Redcrofta 200— 40:6 Griffiths-Lewis 100- 29/9 100- 30 0 Maritimes 3CS— 26/0 1.01- 27/0 Britain 10- 21 Hain "I* 10— 26 30- 27 Field Lines 64— 33/0 150- 2/6 Bathamptons ZOO- 21/0

IRISH CONVENTION. More Names Mentioned for Chairmanship. The Government is putting forward with all possible speed the preparations for the holding of an Irish Conventios. The desire is that it may be set at work as soon as possible. The task before it will be a. long one. Mr. Asquitb was mentioned on Tuesday as a possible choice for the chairman- ship of the convention. If he were to be selected the question arises whether he could see his way to spend monthg in Ireland. Others mentioned are:— The Duke of Connaught, Lieut.-Gen. Smuts, Lord Dunraven, Lord Donough- more. Lord Shaughneesy.

THE "TRIPLE ALLIANCE." Demonstration To Be Held at Fforestfach. A meeting was held at the Co-operative Society Hall at Fforestfach on Tuesday for the purpose of inaugurating a food protection committee. The attendance was cvoniposed largely of wiiieri, from. the outlying districts. Mr. W. J. Morgan presided. Other matters discussed were the for- mation of a local Trades and Labour Council, and tha appointment of a local Labour representative on the War Pen- sions Committee. After same discussion these matters were referred to a special meeting to lie held on June Stb. It was resolved to hold a demonstration at Fforestfach on June 9th to com- memorate the alliance of the Transport Workers' pedemtion, Miners, and Rail- waymen, popularly known as the Triple Alliance." The procession will meet at Cae Mari at 3 p.m. On the motion of Mr. Dan Evans, the meeting urged their executive member at Cardiff to urge, at the next meeting that in resixuise to the Russian invitation it be discussed as to whether a delegate should or should uot lie sent to. Petrograd. Car- ried unanimously, the matter to he also discussed at the lodge meetings

M.P. KILLED. #' # MaiorValentiue Fleming, Unionist M.P. for South Oxfordshire, was killed in action on Sunday. lie was 35 years old, and had represented the Henley Division since January, 1910.

KING SURPRISES WORKERS.! The King was so muc-h interested in his tour oi munition factories in the North that he visited on Tuesday a factory in the London district, at which .ï.};.QO girls and about 1,500 men are cmploy1. Prac- tically no notice of his Majesty's inten- tion was given. He saw the factory in its everyday aspect, and was greatly ini- pressed by the amount and importance of the work. but particularly by the per foarmaRces of the women and girls, who, he dedami, appeared to him to be work- ing equally well with the thousands of their countrywomen whom he had seen curing his recent tour.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS BIRTHS. BARBIES.—On the 19tb May, at 99. South Hill Park, Haippstead. to Mr. and Mrs. Georges Barbier, a sou. A5-26 I DEATHS. i SAMPSON.—On May 21* at 1.350. Keath-road. nafod Swansea; J. C B. ámllotl (Brn. ley), aged 22 years, the dearly-beloved soc of J. Charles and Edith Sampson. Dee pis regicttea funeral Saturday. 2.30 p.rn prompt, for Dauygraig. 5A$-2 £ WILLIAMS.—On the tath inst., Harry, the beloved husband of Hetty Williams, of 79. Carmarthen-road. Funeral Thursday, < p.m.. fov Cockett. Men only. 6A 5-25 GO CGH.—Oil May 21st. at 1, Ernald-piace, Horace Kicol Gough, ago 39 years. Deeply legretxed. i uneral Thursday linen ono >. 4..4. 5-23 HUGH.—On May 21at, at Brynalais," Brynfielcl-road, Langland. Martha Mugfi, wifa of J'ohn Hugh, late of his Majesty's Customs; aged 6J years. funeral on Friday. 5A5-24 ARTHURS'.—On the 21st inst.. at 9. Walters- road Swansea. Sarah Anne. the beloved wife of Albert G. Arthurs. No lowers. 5A23 KILLED IN ACT! ON. MORGAN—Killed in action. May 11th, 1917. Private Edward John Morgan, the be- loved husband of Alice Ann Morgan, 12, Hosea-row. Landore. and the only eon of Evan and Mary Morgan, of 40. Parx-ter- race. Waunwen. Deeply regretted. rroin his Wife. Father, Mother, and Sisters 4A5.23 THANKS FOR SYMPATHY. BETNON.—Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Beynoa and Family, of 18 George-street' wish to ex- l;rcM their eiiicereut" thanks to their bu- merous friends for kind inquiries made, and loving letters of sympathy sent to them in their recent gad bereavement, caused by the death of their beloved son Willie who died of wounds on May 3rd, now buried in the British Cemetery at Duisans France j Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones a?M-, In Jti keeping we are 8a.fand they. 4A5-23 i ATKINSON.—Mrs. Atkinson and Family, of VLtltcv View. Birohgrove wishes to con- icy their sincere thanks to all those who have fibown their sympathy with them in their recent sad bereavement through the death of her beloved husband killed j n action in Mesopotamia. — Deeply niotirno'l by all. 5A5-2,i KURGESS.-)1r. and Mrs. Burgess, of 6, Majcr-street. Mamclton. desire to tender their heartfelt thanks to the numerous friends who have sent messages of con- dolence in their recent sad bereavement; on the loss of their son. Leslie Burgess, who fe'i in action in France on April 24. 1917 54&-23 IN MEMORIAM. ALLEN.—In loving memory of our dear mother. Mary Jane Allen, who died on May Z2. 1913. 5A5,22 PAGE.—In loving memory of Private J. W. Page. killed in action at St. Quntin. 22nd May, 1915 From Father. Mother, and Brothers, 88, Dinas-street, Pla.smarl.- Until the day dawns." 4A5-24

WREATHS, BOUQUETS. Etc., by K I T L E Y S | THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FLORAL I LESlGNS CHEAPEST AND BEST OUSjl FOR GLASS WREATHS. OPPOSITE I' NATIONAL aCHOOLfe. OXFORD-STREET, SWANSEA. (Tel 431 Central). ALEXANDER JOHNS-TON. The slow Op- to-date Viorita in dwanses. Wreaths BOUQUETS and other PLOKAL DESIGNS ai ranged in the Latept London style. 2J7 OXfc OiiD-.VJLTtEt/P. Telephone 567 Centra]. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. FO.U SALE, Light Cart; suit small pony or I J. donkey; good conditidii; price £ 4.—Ap. ?iy Laijcu?te, ? iaegan:, Parkmill. Gower. j Uó ¡ F'OK &"UÆ, 28, Pantygwydr-roa?. Uuland? —Apply lrevor K Williams. AUCTIONEER 1', SL. ftiaiy-street, Swansea. Docks 124, &A5-29 t?7A?'iED. Motor Lorry Dri\er?echatuc: t IJl.eWœnce given uwebarged soldier, ,?ingle; stak cxpeitence; wages £L weekly; permanency.—i?aeu jiarketing Co., Ltd.. bcirton Yard, Hereford. 2CS-29 ANTED, Cook-General for Stanmore. I ( ltoa- wnuon; sman house; family two; two children; woman for rough work; gooti outings; fare paid; 426 first vear. XZa I' after; age lt)-?: state ejperienc-; Phoio'lÎ p(Æb1t!Write Mrs. Webb. A?.?T. Marsh- lane, 8tanmore, Middlesex. 5A5-M -t ;<tN TED-šeVeral xpcriellccd Steam VY Derrick Crana Drivers.—Topham? Jones, and Railton. Crymlyn Burrows, ¡ O TABLE or Garage to. Let in lane at rear O ot 52, Waller-road.—Apply Walter J; Watkins. Printer. 4-5, Rutfanu-ctreet. 5A5-25 ?7/? Y?LKLY will Purchase z63W Hou$e; </U any district; capital down optional. I —Particulars Box "V 5,' Leader Ofo.?. j Swansea. ?8:? j fTlWO Lady Shorthand Typiata. aged 20 to X 20, capable of writing: previous DuaweEs experience absolutely ntial.Applybe- tv.bcn ? and 12 o clock, to the Munition Are-A Recruiting Officer. 34. Oastle-slreet. Swansea. A/C25 EIGHT' Lady Clerks\Van'ted good -fj writers, capable and alert; aged 20 to '?6.—Applv between 11 and 12 o'clock, to the. jiunitijn Area Recruiting Officer. -34, Castle- street. Swansea. A/C5-25 TO LET. House and Shop, 14. Pentregethin- JL road: low rental; suitaole for any I busifoessi.—Apply 3. Cecil-street, Maiia?lton' A5,b ???A?TED?in'a.'Public OSc? I?dy Clerk: Y r must be efficient shorthand writer and typMt; e perieuce necessary.—Apply, stating age. experience, and qualifications, together with salary required. not later than Saturday next. the 2bth instant, to Box P 4." Daily Leader, Swansea. ATOTICE t j Contractors, Timber Mr. li chants. Farmers, and others.-JolLay. a powerful Shire Bred Cart Mare. 7 years old- 16 hands, with plenty of bone and onality, good legs and feet; 16owt. un- bleaushMi. and master of ? ton; price 65 guineas. Also Prince, a powerful Cart Morse, 16 bands, 8 years ol(L 14cwt.; 3S guineas. The above are very ac$y«. war- ranted good staunch workers, Wtrial ar- ranged. Free carriage paid to purchasers ALo Tip Carts, Harness, etc.-E,am and Co., Contractors, 4, Als-etreet. next to Shoeing Forge. Llanelly. 5AS-29 LOST between Siloam Chapel. Killay. and JU Olclrfa Bridge, pair of Gold-rimmed Pince-nez Finder rewarded on returning sa-ne to Price. Gwynfe, KiUa,y., 5A5? ANTED, Junior Clerk for Wh?l A?ae YV Warehouse; must be quick at figures: ineligible. Apply Wholes?e/: 'Dai? Leader Of&ce. _?_?. ?'?'? Preliminary Announcement.. RECTORY COTTAGE, BISHOPSTON. -F Astley Samuel, F.A.I. XT AS been favoured with instructions to A3 SOiLL by PUBLIC AUCTION, the whole of the Furniture and Effects, ¡ on THURSDAY, MAY 3Ht, 1917, at 2.30 p.m. "Further particulars later. Auctioneer's Offices, Gower-street, Swan- sea. HOLIDAY NOTICE. ,I TO enable Munition Workers to do their J!. shopping. Penhale's Storey will close this week: Monday. Tuesday and Wednes- day. 8 o'clock.—Penbate's. Ladies' IM Gent's Cutntter? M2. High-stre?

RACING) tN IBELA^P- ?.. IN. lRELA t4D. It is understood the holding of tb$Ea? doyle and T'ppe?ry r?ce Wt.in hive been sanctioned to be held next weak in Ir? land On Wednesday, Mr. Lnndon. 'I.P" bad a Ions interview? with the Chief ?I.P.. tary for Ireland, and it i50 understood' tlw sanction to hold these meotings doeent affect th-j general decision. However, the Chief Secretary hoped that satisfactory ar- rangements would be made, aai promised that he would take care that country dis- tiicts should get ftbeir share of any meat- ingii may ba held TJ,¡" looks, likfj some concef«ion for the whole of TS, try. The general decision is expected tbit week

r STRIKE REMWAWTS. Sheffield and Liverpool are the only places where engineers still decline to resume work. At Sheffield only the young extremists now stand out, but at Liverpool i considerable number of men remain out. The Minister of Munitions again warns controlled establishments, some of which have not reinstated strikers, that it was part of the agreement that there should be no victimisation. a.nd that the Govern- ment regard it as essential thfct all con- trolled establishments shall immediately reinstate all the men concerned in I original positions.