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 SWANSEA'S R y A L WELCOME TO THE AMERICANS.

CHEERS ALL THE WAY! ¡ I Old Abertawe Excels Herself "A REAL WELSH WELCOME. s General Cuthbertson. The march of the American troops to the Guildhall to receive a civic welcomc from the Mayor (Aid. Ben. Jones) and the burgesses, was marked by the' tre- mendous enthusiasm with which the townspeople hailed these gallant repre- sentatives of our newest Ally. The thousands of spectators who lined the thoroughfares en route to the Guildhall chaered with all their might. And added to these cheers were the shrill sounds of syrens, works' hooters, buz- ze-ps-, and the explosion of detonators. It was, indeed, an impressive welcome, one which the visitors hugely enjoyed and appreciated. They responded with counter lusty cheers and ,hat waving. All the way it was a triumph, the streets were packed with people. Such crowds have not gathered in Swansea since the visit of King Edward. And such cheering hs net been heard during the war! Swansea has not for- gotten how to cheer! The children con- tributed to the success of the event. Their lusty welcome touched the hearts of the Americans, and indeed touched the' hearts of all. Swansea has forged a strong link in the Companionship of the two great peoptes.. As General Cuthbertson said later in the day, Swansea gave a Royal Welshi welcome to the visitors. The Sarnmies ■were early afoot. Among I the first arrivals were General Ofrtlibert- ion (Western Division), and Major JKert.ie Perkins, and a number of other officers, who exhibited the liveliest inter- est in the event, and were highly pleasod :-writh the fcmat i appearance of the vis, Lor,, jnsrho werrl fully equipped—" to the last fcutton as the paying goes—fiid looked « fijje, sturdy lot ot tigiitPLS. r Imniv R y_4-t"-1IIt IKUEK. T" • The bnnd of the Lancashire Fusiliers ;a in attendance, also « Guard of ;Ror.ou r composed of ruen of tlwe same vc,iment, all expeditionary men who Ahave seen service in one or the other of jtiveatree of this great conflict. They {were itt command of Litut. Short, who iitas,acto"ilyanied by the Chaplain of the ic-iuient, the jvcv. Caunn J. W atkips bones (Christ Church), and other officers. JThe men. all wore a red and white floral favour in their caps, this being the anni- versary of the Battle of Mindeu. in which the Lance shire Fusiliers, of glorious ineinory, distinguished themselves, as f,tlie- have in the present war, more JV.C.'s being awarded to members of this notable regiment than any other unit of ithe British Army. «• MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA. At the nppointcd time, the military ^Orders were given to the men to form .tfours," .followed by the prompt command i)iareli," and a start was made for "jh(' Guildhall. Headed by mounted police and the hand of the Lancashire F uiiliers, (playing the stirring and fdililll" strain of Marching Through Georgia," the men moved towards the Guild-halr. They •were a chirpy lot of fellows, and re- sponded with gcod-nature to the cheering t'lxservations from tho spectators. In FPi)ly to the sentiment of the crowd wish- ing them Good luck and a safe return," the Samruk* smiled good iiumouredly, end -id. Sure! we shall be coming tiowii.this way again one of these day, ONC CHORUS OF CHEERS. As the advance to the town was made, the croY.-ds along thf path'ayo became pl°J;e .(1,(¡n. and there was one long voci- j'ero««.e ho/-u$of cheering until the Guild- .a.11 wu reached. 7" *1 -f AT THE GUSLDHALL. I When the Guildhall yard was reached, Close Oll tile drlxi close on the appointed time, the enthi? eiiLim was manifestly on the iac-rea-so. (Crow-Is were vraitjng to see the troops anarch in, and as they hied in around the yard, facing a specially erected platform, they were cheered to the echo. Aniong those present were the Mayor (Aid. Ben Jonas) and Mayoress, General Cuthhertson, Capt. L?j. K.N., Major and Bertie -Perkins. Major Harries, lcapt. K. M. Davies ,Ü1 command of the American troops), the Chief Constable (Capt. Alf Thomas), tlv Deputy Chief CI)II-I:tablo, Cel. Alex. Sinclair. Mr. A. W. E. VVyniic (chairman Chamher of Com- merce), Mr. H. J. Marshall (secretary of the Chamber). Mr. P. W. Phillips (Har- bour Trust, Mr- Paul Cock*, Mr. and Mrs- W. W. Holmos, Mr. E. J. Parker. Mr. W, tlwsl), Mr. Dan Jono*. Mr. Ivor Cr-ynne and Mrs, G^ynne, Mr. J. H. Lee, Mr. A. H. Thomas. J,P. Mrs. Dererowx, Mrs. Wynne. 3ir. and Mrs. Mooijhead (Ameri- can Copulate), Mr. Roger Bcck, Mrs. Bertie Perkins, Aid Dd. Davies, H n. Davids, Mr- Jones, Mr. Roderick (Town and Mrs. Roderick, Mr. J. iT,V. Da'i^s (markets manager). Mr. Heath <trough turvevor), and many r Others whoie names could not he ascer- tained. THE MAYOR'S WELCOME. the actual ceremony began the [ Police Band played the St.a:r-Bal1S1cd Banner," and the Postal Messengers alto gave a selection. The troops were then told—and thev seehied heartily pleased about it—thai they could discard their packs. The Mayor, who was received with loud cheers—and can't the Americans cheer!—said he was very pleased to wel- come to Swansea such a fine body of men. (Applause). America and Britain were one at present, and Tie felt sure they would always remain eo. They were all out with one great object, to fight against the Prussian, to fight for freedom. At this juncture the Mayor ofcrferved Col. Wright oorning towards the platform, accompanied by Mrs. Wright, and he paused, saying, It us get this youngster on the platform." (laughter and ap- plause.) After Col. W right and Mrs. Wright had mounted the platform to the accompaniment of loud cheering, the Mayor said Col. and Mrs. Wright hurl carried on a hospital of their own since the commencement of the war. Three hearty cheers were again g-iven by the tr;•op*. THE ENTRY OF AMERICA. Continuing, the Mayor saict that they in Great Britain owed the Americans a debt of gratitude. (App'auseJ America did not come into a thing in a hurry, but • •nee they put their hunds to the plough they were determined to carry the thing through- aud they would do so with the united efforts of England and the Colonies. He felt eure that when these us^n got to Prance they would acquit themselves "ritk credit to America. (Applause.) With the turn of evL-nt.3 during the past fort- night he hoped and believed that these new troops would contribute very mate- rially to bring the wor to a speedy con- clusion. SWANSEA RELATIVES. He was glad to discover that these American soldiers had many relatives in Swansea. If there was amongst the men, a man HamodEdward Barry, his sister would be pleased to see-him at the Drill Hall. Tiiey vvere also, remarked the Mayor, very glad to see Capt. Da vies vqth them, '11 oomiaund. Airid further cheers the Mayor said: I myrelf am very pleased to see Capt. Davies—my cousin fromr America. (Applause). WHAT WE HAVE DONE. In conclusion the speaker told the troops that they would hud 'Swansea as loval a tbwn as any they would visit. Prom Swansea li,0!H) soldiers had been sent to flie front—a very good peroent- age ior a email town. (Applause). They would not get anywhere a warmer w,,1- eome than the people of Swansea gave them. nor would their interests be dearer to any people than the people of Swansea. Here you will get a right rosal Welsh welcome. X wish you God-speed." (Loud applaure-ancl ringing cheers from the troops). SWANSEA S PROUDEST DAY. Mr. A. W. E Wynne (president of the Swansea Chamber of Commerce), who was also heartily received—for the Ameri- cans arc an enthusiastic lot of men—said he welcomed them warmly on behalf of the commercial community of the town. This was a proud day for Swansea—the proudest day in its history. (Applause). The British and the French people wel- comed them, not as cousins now, but as brothers. (Applause.) In Swansea Old Glory and the Union Jack new to- gether. We are proud to welcome you to our town, and I wish you God epeed and good luck." (Applause.) SWANSEA'S CARNEGIE. The Mayor said America was very protyl of its Carnegie, and they in Swan- sea were also proud of their Carnegie, and he (the Mayor) now called on him to speak. Mr. Roger Beck. who was loudly ac- claimed. said the men did 'not art to hear any more chin music. (Laughter.) They wanted to get about and see the town, and he hoped their chins would soon be wagging as a result of the good things provided for their refreshment at the Drill Hall, TOMMY'S WELCOME. o T><R»!?REI bu.tl'tw1. «AC ADDRESSED the men as comrades of the American Army," aid the British Tommy held out .hÜ, hands to them in welcome, and a soldiers they vere proud to fight side by side with the Americans. (Applause.) He congratulated them on their magni- ficent steadiness yesterday and to-day. With you beside U6 we cannot possibly do anything but win this Tar." (Loud cheers.) On behalf of his Coin'nander- in-Chief. General Sir Wm. Campbell, he extended to them a grateful welcome. and wished them success and gloify on the other eide. OLD GLORY'S NEW GLORY. 1 Aid- Dct. Davies "lid all America s wars were vara for freedom, and this w-ar--the greatest in the history for the freedom of the nations of .the world. The old g-iory was going to be in- vested with a r.rw glory. iTQieers.) Christ died to make men holy. They were going to flyiit-and die if necessary—to make I men free. Mr. Moor head, the American Consul, eaid the day was. the proudest in his life. He us glad to see the boys coming over for freedom. THE CAPTAIN'S REPLY.! Captain Davies, the American Com- mander, received a vociferous welcome on being called upon to speak. He said When I was coming up the steps of the platform I was asked whether I would not like to stay longer in Swansea. "N-ow. boys, what do you think about itr" he demanded of his men. Like a thunder- bolt caate one hoarse, eoliti, all-pcwerful Y es." And then the, boys trom vile Atlantic shores broke into a > storm of cheers. The captain went on to say: This is a email unit of the American Army, gentlemen. We are coming over by our tens of thousands, I and by our hundreds of thousands—(ap- .plausE)-in order that your husbands, your son¡, your fathers, and your sweet- hearts may come home to vou^Sis soon as possible. (Renewed applaud.) A LITTLE JOB." We have got a little job to do out there, and it may take us yet a little while to I do it. But—but—we are going to get be- I hind that little line—that Hindenburg line—and push, and push, until little old Fritz will be ready and glad to acknow- ledge that a mau can live in this world and be at peace with his fellow men. (Loud applause.) But now," added the commander, with a smile, we have" got some good things ^to eat—and that will appeal to a. it of you. (Laughter.) I thank you very much for what you have done. It means an awful lot to u.s, because we are a very far way from home, and some of the boys are very home sick. I tllarlk you on behalf of the American Army. (Loud cheers). The British National Anthem was then played by the band, the American officers standing at the salute. Packs were picked up. fixed on. and smartly, with smiling faces, the troops marched out fr(,m the yard to the ac- companiment of the oheais, flag waving and shouts of welcome. THE MARCH. I Swansea, on short notice, prepared the warmest welcome for the Americans. The j whole route from the Guildhall to 'lie Drill Hall flared with Hags, especially j the Stars and Stripes. Every window was animated colour and enthusiasm, and hover did the volume of cheers die down. I until the last man had gone at quick pace into the Drill Hall. First came two mounted policeman, j then the band oi the South Wa]C,3 Bur- derers (Bandmaster Fenner). after them the Lancashier Fusiliers, under Capt. K IE. To InS, and then—the Americans, iine, i I heavy, hard muscled men, upright under '.their heavy load, and enthusiastic and triumphant. j DETACHMENT OF BLUEJACKETS. In Cumbrian-place a big d,eta•••]>- tt of Bluejackets were lined up with Lieut. Comomander Buckeridge in charge, | [in the absence of the senhfr ofifcer. The Borderers, the \>oi !•■<>, and. tht; telg- f'l ^K^SS^^Sigers ffriecT"the air wfth mar- tjal music, and railway engine made joy- ful noise. The railwsy in Harbour-road constituted a fine platform, and as the troops swung under the bridge and mirched up Wind-street, towards Her:. Evans*, the roar of applauding shouts as continuous, and enthusiasm reached its height. TAKING THE SALUTE. The fralute was taken at the Yirian monument by General .Cuthbertson' stop- ported by Capt. Ley, Commander of the Garrison, and other officers. The Capital and Counties Bank had two gia-nt flagq. .tars and Stripes and Union Jack, side by &ide. and they improved the shining hour with a big notice? .? pollam ex- changed." Ajioth<#r giant Stars and Stripes ex- posed in Hen Evens' window, went far to- wards covering the street. Edwards, in Oxford-street, had a long festoon of quite large Stars and Stripes—an imposing effect. The Cambria Daily Leader" office, flew the Union1 Jack and the Stars and Stripes from its lofty flag-staff. MANY HAND CLASPS. It was a homely sort of march, the Americans recognising the cheers every- where with up-raised hands, and im- promptu greetings. Many hands were ¡ clasped with those across the 'sea, the Americans mainly choosing elderly ladies and little children for the honour. Occa- sionally they broke into the American war song. Street hewkers urged the pub- lie not to forgpt the colours. There was no dangep of that. WITH THE CHILDREN. 1 The most thoroughly enthusiastic re- ception accorded to the visiting soldiers | on their "march pni-t was that given thom by the school children of Swansea in the great open space in front of the Royal Institution, where the scenes and I the sounds, the brightness, the gaiety and the excitement wer« almost indescribable. In orde-r tf,) avert difficulties from the ctu? in Wind-street, with the possible ?hc??p 6; y??ng?€t&t?. *nd t enable !yo«*g nns¡;¡ to ??.n?s% the type nTtd demeanour of the men irho axe eroding th* Atlantic in hundreds, of thousands'to I hedp humanity in the great world war. tljfe route of the procession had been dtVerted, so that- the soldiers might March between th<5 Royal Institution and the Seniors' Rest, and so- that the children grouped* on the steps of the massive I building and lining the rate should see and hear and give the iiipn irom America their own real reception. THOUSANDS OF YOUNGSTERS. From. early morning, children iiad been wending their way to their particular ren- dezous, and before 10.30—although tne proc assion was not expected to W5S along until Tt.15--the sight from the centre of the children's meeting-place was an in- spiring one. Trooping in to swell the multitude already gathered there caiuc the children of school after school, march- ing, in two, carrying flags and wearing expectant smile's and holiday, clothing, These, with very little direction, ex- cept a word or two to the teachers by Mr. Cann, clerk at the Education Offices, jj too!! their places in loiig rows. On the roots of thflf Exchange and the great offices were boys and women—prob- ably ooice boys and clerks'—the railway bridge parapet was Endw1tb railway- men the telegraph pr.<? held biggish I bc;, who had footed the projecting iron j steps to-a great height, and as the line wore on a huge ,sea of upturned faces and the glint of bright eyes certainly made* the scene an extraordinary one. WONDERFUL CHEERING. When the Mayor, in his robes, and a party, pa??ed' through iu a.mubr earj t the reception really began, for the de- lighted youngster^ cheered and cheered, to the evident He-light of the worthy Wefeh Alderman. Then, after a lull, the strains of the ti^-t band were heard, and silenoe prevailed ontil it came in sight, and the British Tommies who followed were given part of th6 reception which i-var, to come whec the Americans strode in sight. I INSPffclNG CHEERS. The children passed remarks about the sons of Anak who led tho way with each group, or detachment, but they had ilo groupt, o Olk muck for there wa? cheering to be done. and they did with voice and heart and soul. It was inspiring, and when a burly American soldier saluted respectfully to the children, there was an outburst that fairly awoke the echoes from sea and sky., Of courso, the enthu- siasm caught on among the supposed stoical Americans. For in the net batch of men/ there was one who started fhoering, in reply to the children, and the soldiers took up his shout with joy. But it was when an undoubtedly Welshy Welsh-American soldier shouted a greet- ing in hie best American that there arose a mighty cheer which showed that the children of Swansea appreciated the eounter-eathusia $a» of the American troops. ADULTS IN THf. WAY. The order maintained was wonderful, considering- that there were neither bar- riers nor an array of police to guide and guard the teething thousands of people and children. Practically all the young- sters saw all there was to see. A few little ones were finable to see over the heads of adults, who stood on the pave- ment. But under the circumstances, per- haps that was unavoidable. And when the last. of the (■* £ £ ?,.American soldiers had marched pact" the children's gathering, many of the onlookers moved off. This sa. tis little mites, who had previously been celifteed. a chance of com- ing tt the front, and presently a group of American ofifcers sauntered leisurely along, and wore given an ovation. Yes, the whole march past in the chil- dren's section was a wonderful sight, which will carry its picture in the sun b of the school children of Swansea as long 1)," they live, and will impress American soldiers with the certainty that there nc p&dfis among th rising generation :nc !)&CifiFts amolag. tl .i r- s i n. ,?,   GOOD LUCK." A fine incident occurred, which will be long remembered by all those who wit- nessed it, when the glorious American troops were pa§«i^g in front, of Letrwheux Buildings, amidst, :n'! undescribable roar of cheers, niitk4rt their way through a "e3. cf SagA. Out of one of the windows cf the firm of Ingram & Co. a yng lady throw down a horseshoe, which had been kept by the firm for years. This fell just in front of the officer marching at the head of his men. He stooped, picked it up, and srailpd whc-n he discovered thet the emblem of luck was made out of papier-machT'e "—a clever imitation it wap. indeed—and no doubt the young lafly would not have* been so eager to satisfy her patriotism it been a real one, as it might have spoiled the fine complexion of the oijicor. But the latter immediately saw the intention of goodwill attached to the deed and. gave a smart salute at the window whence the stroke of luck had oome, which drerr a fresh roar of cheers from the- crov.d, after which the imme- ,.J. diate thought of his men came up in him. and though the deed was really meant for him, he turned round and handed the horseshoe over to one of the soldier*, who put it to his lips, end buried it in his tunic. Nobody can tell, but we may hear further at a later date ab-out that now famous horseshoe. AT THE DRILL HALL. I After the reception at the Guildhall the A eri(!an troops marched to the Drill HaH, the Lancashire Fusiliers, Swan6e al Police, and Swansea Postal Telegraph b&nd6 supplying the muaic en route. At the Drill Hall the men were called upon to give three oheere for the United States ¡ and the Allift. Aft,rwardo they went into the Vetch Field, where each man was given an envelope containing the King's wtdocme to American troops in South Wales, and afterwards they were served with, sandwiches, mineral waters and j coffee. Several thousands of bags of sand- wiches were expeditiously served to the men, thanks to IPMR. Osman Curran, who was the caterer. The work was carried out by himself, Mrs. Curran and their 6taff in the most praiseworthy manner, there being plenty and to spare after the immense demand had b4en satisfied. It should be stated that in order to carry I Out this great feeding task Mr. Curran and his staff had been engaged through- out the night in cutting up the necessary quantities of bread and meat, and a word of praise is also due to Mr. Jefford, baker, and Mr. Sidney Palmer, confectioner, who supplied between them the necessary quantity of ca ke and bread. Another in teresting feature was the opening of branch banks at the Hotel Metropole end Vetch Field for the exchange or dollar I notes into English Treasury -j>o j great was the volume of busin ess at the j Vetch Field that it took five clerks to J carry out the work.. DANCING SAMMIES. During the time the visitors were at the Vetch Field and up to the time of l their departure for the train, the bands I mentioned discoursed nusi*, I Sammies indulged in the pastime of danc- ing in the most up-to-date American fashion. Some of the men displayed re- markable grace in their gyrations, a; their pei tormance w as watthed by visitors with not a little interest. Pictures were taken of the troops, and will be shown later in the week at the Carlton fLno Picture House. Capt. Davies, of It}¡c American Forces, thanked Mr. Shackle-j toll, conductor of the Swansea Police | Band, for their music, whieh, he said, the boys enjoyed very much. Among those who visited the Vetch Field was the Mayoress (Mrs. Benj. Jonees) and Miss; Jones. | OFFICERS ENiER1AINED. ne off?,cers entHtained to luncheon by th Mayor at the Hotel Metropole on Thursday afternoon. His! Worship presided, -and lie was supported bv Capt. Davies, General Cuthbertson, I MT. Moorhead, the American Consul, Major Perkins. Mr. Roger Beck, Colonel "\y right, bnH the company although small, was representative of all the in- terec-ts of Swansea life. I The American officer^ were seated among the gpneral company, and frater- nisations were speedy and hearty. Auto- graphs were freely exchanged, indeed that awkward pauer in most functions ) knowen as th.3 breaking of the ice Jid not occur at this function. There- was a dis- 1 position to make the most of the little time that the Welsh and Americans could spc-nd together. ) UNBREAKABLE BONDS. I The toasts of the "Klllg and the Ameri- can President," were honoured, and then, the Mayor proposed "The American Army," coupling with it the name of Capt. Daviet?.. 'i lib Mayor said they in Swane-eji were deiightetl with the sight they had seen that morning. The Ameri- cans eclull not &ee for themselves what we thought of them. The bond of friend- ship between old Abertawe and America Lad always been close, but now it was cloaer, it was unbreakable. They etdod united until they saw that menace which they united to right put away for ever. Capt. I)avic-,si who was received with immense cheering, made a response, llie main portion of which will be found in another part of this issue. He pro- poterd the- toast of the Mayor," and the Americans honoured it in a distinctive way with cheers which showed training in this art, and with the singing of :— "Hail- Hail- The Gangs are all 'here. What the blank do we care!" General Cuthbertson, who also had a mighty reception, spoke. He hoped that the Americans would win their spur* JJ1 the same wotids^ful way as the 3Sth Welsh Divison. THE DEPARTURE. I All the way from the Drill Hall to the I Great Western Station the route was thronged with people. From one o alok j the expectant crowds had stnorl waiting, although it was nearly three before the I first batch marched ofi. Every window and cony on both sides of the thorough- fare was occupied with spectators, and the talk was of "nothing but the Ameri- I cans, their fine bearing, their ob\ ious homeliness, the appreciative manner in which they took their reception. All day Swansea has been all out to do its utmost, and never we imagine have Welsh enthu- siasm so wonderfully manifested iteelt. HIGH-STREET PACKED. Up St. Helen's-road the Yanks" were cheered; College-street was thronged with we ll-w ish er's, and High-street was literally- packed. There were several halts on tk« way up to give time for the street con- gestion to ease, and during these brief I sliirt tor tJlotJ Swansea ¡ people and th." Americans—(fie 601diere engaged with men, women, boys and girls in animated conversation. The<- were asked where they came fropi; tfiey sponded readily. In fact, they were in- terrogated right and left, hut they seemed pleased rathe r than otherwise at the exuberant interest which Swansea people were displaying in all their movements. 1 • Windsor Castle. Soldiers of the United States,—The people of the British Isles wel,.ome you on your way to take your stand b&Nde the armies of many nations now fighting in the Old World, the great battle for human freedcm. The Allies will gain new heart and spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you, and bid you God-speed on your mission. George R.I.

II THE COMMANDER'S MESSAGE: To Our Delightful Friends of Swansea. II SWans  1,1' From Captain ROBERT M, DAVIES, U. S  ——?'????  ——— ,? ? ?. I I, Un a Special Message to the "Qambria Daily Lead i-: This small unit of the great American Army brings you a message of cheer and encouragement from your cousins in America. _I' We've come over to help you make this old world fit to Kve in. I We've a little job to attend to over there, and we're going to put I cur shoulders to that famous line and push and push, uuk, little » old iVitz gladly acknowledges that God made this wofjd for All to 1 1 live in, and that we all may live iu happiness and at peace with | our fe-How?m?n. ? [In Response to the Toast of His Health;] I ,T]¡;Z c:etn te:r, s :2:terlŸ I I impc-:si?le t? express his sentiments in words Such a timo has come in iii-j !lfe to-day.. Were I onP of your great orators in your Housje of Parliament, I might be.sine to find words with which to express the appreciation j vxf my officers, men, and myself, of those beautiful flowers—so I may call tLutm—which you have placed in our path to-day. 'II The men e. re very much in love with the General, and the other oiffcers, and with the people of Swansea. I Every man will want to write to his wife or his girl, or his father aud mother, about the reception they had in Swansea. i "We represent every, type of our country. I! I' Ladies sad gentlemen—and children—of Swansea ,cu h?ve  -kyteDt t?-,   helped to a ?eat xteDt to take away that fierce tbiu? that comes I from hmue.Úckness What you have done ?or us to-aay touches j our hearts rpry deeply. I The General's Tribute. I hall ceftamly icport, without any hesitation at ll, the roy" al  welcome Swansa has given our brothers   S\'i'a.llSe: 'càme out ,ell, H  SWána put up a royal Welsh welcome. r, I She put' u? a Swansea Welcome. ¡ -General Cuthbertson. i i- 11 ft. ¡ BCL3HEV!KS ALARMED. CzecV.o-Slovak Menace Growing. ¡ Ametercain. Wednesday (received to-day).—A luo-covr telegram, via Berlin. ,=:h" that the "InTestia" report? that • Extrrintrare has been taken by the -'Csrrclio-Slcvaks. The -Bolshevik 1'r.ss 15 rai-in? cries of. alanD, ??. -? "Pi?vda," writfs:— The C^K'liO-SiGvak ( tlg0r is gM?-in? like an ava?.n'?c. Another ?o&cow telegram says: "Moscow and Petro- grad brw.d ior four days, and fr.fcii:;? is loured. WITH GERMANY. Amstcrcuu:. Thnrrday.—The Esse. stcltc,, that a 'I -)- ¡1 Ctn ferried in the CrrjvKto «!*vr!oj> Tloser relations | T'ith u:2 i' :Ll m2itary rt \111! lil' ties, ATTACKS BZA7Z-1 GF £ ,y THE! FREfvCH. too-rrencli Official.—In. the region ■sont"!of Rheims .tb> Oor- man •ni^n B1:?ny Jlci'-hr vas repulsed a short fight. The cn-^ny attacks in the region ofo de Pans, an.l cn tho nglit haiilr of the | M»iu«e, w:vixr.t ob-caining any advan- ta-e. We nth etc J looses upon Lim and took « BRiCKLAYER AND EMPLOYER. At s jduriitloiia Co-art at Swansea. to-day^, Mr. Vatighan | -Edwards (president) gave in the case heard last week of brick- layer ri:ja;ri "t employer for .not carry- in gout tnv;\rd of Comniitroe of Pro- duction. • Tribnu.il, having regard to ambiguity of the award, did not inflict penalty on. ^m^pVer.. KE T f N G. Guinea Ror-ksi'Iit 2, An- tic S.—1" ran. t NEWMARKET MEETING. Fottjnic: 4 to 1 0rr.1m -ir:d. ITigh Tide. 9 to 2 Oalatee e. 10 to 1 Alliance. 100 to 8Motor c arij Somerset 100 to 7 Bticgc-J. SO to 1 others. Neck; thre-parts. O D-PBI^CF cmM-AY i POSTWKK 2. PICKET 3. Also tan: Jutland, Austral, I.earidrcs. Ar- roTrsiiiirh. Tin^pefv. Royal Oharter, Traec- ihle, Sheriff's Officer. Albani, Winaoice Girl. Bettirs: ? to 4 I,itlant]. tOO to 30 W-in- some GLrl. 6 to 1 Tveaiulros. 8 to 1 Princ, Chinxay illd Austral 100 to 7 Tinsrear and Pof-twielc. 30 to 1 others. Three, lengths. MEAT MARKET CeT^rai Market. Tliursdav.-Beef-k fa!r T'autitv '.va? allottedt Enerliyh an^ Scotch lonr and short and Irish, including: Birke:?- heaf. killed. 8s 2d: imuorted. ?<. Sri an-1 3s. 2d. Mutton—Imported de«cript ton in f"iJ" supolv; Fnslich and Scotch tees, wethere. and ewes. a.1&o imported. 8?. 8r. rame. E'1,:Ii". fcote. and Irish. 8s. Pol TPOI Bcarte: Entrlish. 8s. 2d. Pork—im- ^ortM on offer: *oplish and imported. 10s. 8d. The." CAMBRIA DAiLY LEADER H Will NOT be Published on MONDAY NEXT (Bank Holiday). e- ,Ttr——■ ■ /•  N

PORT EYNON MEMORIAL. Tlie Fort Eynon Lif'elxj^t Disaster Memorial, erected in Port Eynoa church. rard, is to be am oiled on Th ursday after- noorr, August loth.

BLACK CAT FLAG DAY. ♦ Mr. James Sanders, the enterprising hon. teuretarv of the recent Swansea fete fc. rthe British Bed Cross Society, was unable, owing to the magnitude of the undertaking. to work in a flag day at the same time, bpt be bao now- arramred-for the sulo of Black CatS on Saturday next. These mascots are very attractive, and wiU be sold principally by Red Cross !¡¡¡m;.es. It is hoped that the public wiU support the effort and thereby inreaee i.L? tund? of the fete of t,Iie fete?

I PLOT WHICH FAILED. Simla, July 18th (delayed) (received Thursday).—The report of the Sedition Committee just published shows that the Germans endeavoured to foment sedi- tion in India by the dissemination of I literature. Count Zimmerman is men- tioned as (be inciter. I

STATE INSLTRANCE. i A, meetirg of the Swansea and Did National Insurance Committee was held at the Guildhall. Swansea, on Wednesday, Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P., presiding. Mr. w inflected to fill the vacancy in thfs cliairmanship caused by the death of Councillor Eichard Auckland. Mr. Tread- well (Hearts of Ouk) was app^inted deputy-chairman. Mr. J. W. Jones was also eleded to represent the Insuraiffce Committee on the IBoard of Governors of the Welsh Xatieonal \iemorial Association together with Ald. W. H. Miles,§jid Ald. Morgan Tut ton: ar.d al,o to act on tllp JExccutivo Committee of tIle \s?o<-ia[ion of Welslx National Ccmmittoes. Aid. Td hm rrprese-v+s the Insorauce Commit- tce on the WeL-li National Memorial j A -a ex: is t ion.

j BUlCDER OF 4f. At a meeting of tll Neyland Tribunal, 'a builder, aged 48 appealing for oxemp- i said that it would be unjust for him to serve while younger and more able men were available and until the G ernment c-ons^ripted young; lriehomen.- Mr. taton E,an6. Xational .Service re- presentative said that lie agreed, Mr. Ifier remarked' that the Irish ques- tion did not come within tteir juris;lic-- tion, but it was manifestly unfair and I liri ust. ) S-ix months' temporary exemption as given in this and in ? number cf cth?r caeas in- which older mn were concerned.

1 For riding a bicycle on the footpath at i Keath-road, Swaijsea, on July 1, and fo; riving- a wrong name to a police offioeiv Jenkin Thomas Jenkins (29), a spelter worker, vas at Swansea Police Court IM Thursday fined 2fts.  Four alien ?aiucn. th?? of -??orwegi&n and one of Swedish nationalities, were j each fined je3 at Swansea ott Thursday. for being found ashore after hour*. .J