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SWANSEA ORPHAN HOME. Annual Meeting of Subscribers, The commonplace predats of the Albert Minor Hall, Swansea, wore quite an enlivened atmosphere on Friday dtemoon, on the oc- casion of the 44th annual meeting of the sub- scribers of the Swtmsea Home for Orphan and Friendless Girls. Previous to the general meeting the subscribers, presided over by Aid. Howel Waitkine, passed various resolu- tions. Mr. E. Palmer Bowesn, in reading the re- port tor the year, remarked that the Home was in a gratifying state of efficiency. The total number of girls at the beginning of the year was 51. Eight of those had left to enter tervice. Eleven were admitted—a total to date of 54. The Local Government Board inspector had visited the Home, and reported trading everything all very deajfi and tidy, and the girls exceedingly healthy in a»peax- ancis. They were, he knew. well looked after in all ways. He mentioned the need of pro- vision for escape in case of tire; and the Secretary now remarked that Mr. Brx-kain's suggestion was receiving; attention,—The Ikonoffatry medical officer had reported no ser- ious case of illn-ass during the year. The children and other insmates were also free from ailment. Conditions that made for health were well observed, and this would account for the immunity from sickness. Thanks were voted to the Medical Officer (Dr. Arthur Davies), Mr, H. J. Thomas, hon. dentist; Mr. E. Palmer-Bowen, h-on sac. and treasurer; Mr. R. G. C&wker, hon. auditor; Mr. H. C. Portsmouth, hon. architect; Mr. E. Aastin Williams, hon. solicitor; and their re-election was recommended. Dr. Cameaon was also thanked for professional services, and Miss Elsie Cook for musical instruction; Mr. Lehman. for attending to timepiece; and Mass Walliker. matron and staff. The ladies and gentlemen, recommended by the commit- tee in their report were constituted Board of Management for 1904. M-r. Wm. Walters, J.P., presided, sup- ported by Mr. Howel Watkins, Hicm. and Rev. Talbot Rice, Rev. Oscar Snelling, and Mr. Jos. Hall, at the general meeting, and after the Hon. and Rev. Talbot Rice bad offered prayer, leferred at the outset to the excellent position of that very deserving in- stitution. He proposed hearty thanks to the subscribers, the board of management, the officers, those in charge of t.he institution, and all who had contributed to its success. Mr. Joseph Hall seconded, and said thai the success attained wan attributable to the Bcjiard of Management. Thtey gave their ssrvioes ungrudgingly. Every thanks was due to them. In Mr. Palmer-Bowen—(ap- plause)—thev had a host in himself. He do- voted himself assiduously and untiringly tic) I the work. He hoped they would long retain his services. It was somewhat difficult to pass a vote of thanks to the subscribers, as they were mostly subscribers there. How- ever, if there were any there not subscribers, he wished they would soon be. He could not allow the occasion to pass without acknow- ledging the work done by the Matron, Miss Wallikjar. She was like a mwthier to the children. (Applause,) Mr. Palmer-Bowen responded. Mrs. Wm. Walters then dietn-ibuted prizes to various pupils, and the whole of the gir.1B went through a very creditable musical pro- gramme, evidencing very careful training. Mr. Howel Watkins, in proposing votes of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. W. WnJibm", alluded to the deserving nature of the institution, instancing how eoonomioaily it was 000- ducted. Rev Oscar celling aeconded, in similar strain." Swansea, he said, should be proud of lis philanthropic institutions. Mr. Palmer-Bowen suitably acknowledged, and said the home was conducted in a mcst satisfactory manner. Mrs. W. Walters then distributed prizes to the following giri&:—Mairy Spring, May Smith, Beatrice Budd, Gwennie Perkins, Ada Beavis, Dorothy Davies, Naomi Upton, Irene Lewis, Gwenny Pakuer, Gertie David, Gladys Perkins, Jenny Jenkins, Evelyn Jen- kins, Mauu GrifSthe, Lilian Beaviss, Connie Ridler, Bessie Hopkihs, Harriet Goes Edith Vivian. Esther Griffiths, Lily Vivian. The awards were for not only ordinary school work but for housework, laamdiry, and needlework. The girls afterwaaxls went through a pleae- ing programme (Mies Elsie Cooke acoomptuiy- mg), their vocal renditions evidencing care- ful and sensible tuition on the part of those responsible. The infasitile recita-tion Grand, ma," the popular "Monkey-on-a-StJck, part song "Calvary," and the junior recitation "Flowers" were admirably interpreted, fche, youthful exponents displaying tha.t lack of kage-fright, born of natural and kindly training. r" Mr. Howel W aa.Kin&, in proposing votes of thanks to Mr asid Mrs. W. Walters, said the benevolently-minded could not get a better investment for their generosity than sub- scribing to the Home. For very little a verv great deal was done—the inmates wens maintained on something like 3s. per head per week. I Rev. Oscar SnelliÐg seconded, and hoped tlkit others with means and Leisure would in- terest tliemsel ves in that and other philan- thropic injstitutions in which Swansea was so rich. Mr. W. Walters having acknowledged -or, behalf of liimself and Mrs. Waltens, tea was served, and the proceedings teiramatef.

TOGO'S DESPATCHES. Russian Ships put to Sea. Fuji and Yashima In Action. Russian Marine Minister has Intentions. (Press Association Special Service.) Tokio, Thursday.—Admiral Togo's report of the latest attack on Port Arthur, which took place on the 22nd inst., was received here last night, and reads as follows: — Combined fleet acted according to pro- gramme. Two liotillas of our destroyers were outside Port Arthur, as instructed, from the night of the 21st until the morning of the 22nd.. Although during this time our destroyers were under the enemy's fire they did not sus- tain any damage. Our main tleet arrived off Port Arthur at eight o'clock on the morning of the 22nd. Despatched part of the fleet in the direc- tion of Pigeon Bay, and ordered the battle- ships Fuji and Yashima to make an indirect bombardment against the inner side of the port. During the bombardment the -enemy's ships gradually came out of harbour, and at the time when the indirect bombardment stopped which was about two o'clock, the number of the Russian ships was five battleships, four cruisers, and destroyers. We believe that the-enemy was trying, by making this movement, to- draw us near the forts. The enemy's ships sheBed us indirectly. Many of their shells fell near the Fuji, but oar ships sustained no damage. At three o'clock our vessels withdrew on the port. (Note.—The fact that Togo makes mention of five Russian battleships would confirm the statement that the larger vessels are now re- paired and "fit" again.) BRIGANDS CAUSE ANXIETY AT NEWCIfWANG. Newchwang, Thursday—A large number of supposed brigands are constantly entering the city- Their presence is the cause of much an- xiety, and the citizens are dreading that loot- ing will become general. Householders are arming their servants.— "Daily Chronicle." TOKKTS IMPEACHMENT OF A LEGISLATOR. Tokio, Thursday.—The question of the im- peachment of Akeyama—the editor of a Radica' newspaper, and a member of the House of Representatives, who is alleged to be a Russian spy-was discussed to-day with closed doors. The Budget was also under consideration in private, and it is very probable that it was passed to-day.—"Daily Chronicle." THOUGHT JAPAN'S CONCESSIONS MEANT WEAKNESS. ("Times" Special War Telegram, per Press Association.") Tokio, Thursday night.—Documents sub- mitted yesterday to the Lower House show that Japan's last Note offered to recognise Manchuria. as outside Japan's political sphere, provided that Russia recognised Korea as outside hers. This signal concession, instead of placating Russia, seems to have led her to imagine she could obtain everything by insistence, and that Japan would sacrifice anything rathei than fight. The whole correspondence shows that Russia was making frivolous pretexts for the delay, and never had the least inclination to make concessions worthy of the name. It shows also 'that St. Petersburg subordinated itself to Admiral Alexeieff throughout, des- pite Japan's remonstrance that his influence did not make for peace. JAPAN'S FIRST PROPOSALS KEENLY CRITICISED. (Central News War Special). Tokio, Friday morning.—Now that the Parliamentary papers relating to the course of negotiations with Russia for some months before the outbreak of hostilities have been made public, a great amount of feeling is being expressed as to what was done to avoid the necessity of an appeal to arms. Enlightened private sections of the com- munity are undoubtedly amazed at the pro- posals put forth by the Japanese Govern- ment. They are regarded as having been far too moderate, and many of the Mikado's subjects would have experienced great disappoint- ment had they been accepted. The opinion appears to be that Japan was too pataent in the negotiations after such pro- posals^ had been made to arrange matters, and the actual conclusion held i3 that the acceptance of the terms by Russia would have been more detrimental and even ruinous to the Japanese than a settlement through war. m SUCCESSOR TO GENERAL KURO- PATKIN. (Central News War Special.) St. Petersburg, Friday morning.—General Sakharoff, Chief of the General Staff, who, since General Kuropatkin's departure, has been acting as War Minister ad interim, has now been definitely appointed to that post. BLAC1- SEA PORTS TO BE STACKED. ("Times" Special Telegram, per Press Association.) Moscow, Thursday.-It is declared to be the intention of the Russian Government to lay in considerable quantities of the best steam coal at various Black Sea ports. It 's pointed out that there is no risk of deliver- ing cargoes of this fuel from Cardiff and else- where in the Black Sea. This statement should apparently be taken in conjunction with a former announcement to the effect that the Russian naval authori- ties are thinking of using the bulk of Vol- unteer fleet transports now idle in the Black Sea as auxiliary coal carriers. JAPANESE TO LAND BEHIND PORT ARTHUR. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Thursday.—Persistent rumour", are current at Mukden that the Japanese nropose landing troops at Gartsia, to the north of Shan-Hai-Kwan. There are numerous Japanese spies at the last named place and along the railway to Yingkow. A detachment of the troops under General Misfatchenk remains in North Korea. (Note.—Shan- Haa-K wan lies on the rail- way from Taku to Nfewchang.) DESULTORY FIRING: BELLIGERENTS FACE TO FACE. A (Central News War Special). Pilt-y-- Msrr-h 20th (via Seoul, March 44ta). Tbe Intelligence Department of tbe •Japanese Staff are receiving detailed reports dairy of the movements of the R~*ssians in Northern Korea. l^le rramber of Cossacks and Russian in- fantry that fcaepe crossed the Yahi from An- 4 SO^L. Urin^ past 25 days is returned at The Russian- force holding An-Ju is given as 3,000. Another force sent to hold a strategic posi- tion on the Korean bank of the Yalu river, marching easterly from thes mouth of the river, is reported to consist of 1,000 men Five hundred infantry and Cossacks have proceeded southward, and now occupy ChTmg-ju. The Russian detachments that were pre- viously on Korean soil are now concentrated upon the northern bank of the An-Ju river. Japanese forces are holding the southern bank of the An-Ju river, having thrown up entrenchments there. Thus the belligerents are face to face; de- sultory shots are exchanged daily. So far the casualties have been few. POURING SOLDIERS INTO KOREA. (Central News War Special.) Rome, Friday.-A telegram from Chefoo states that 8,000 Japanese troops were land- ed at Chinampo on the 22nd inst. The total strength of the Japanese in Ko- rea is now 95,000. WAR'S DEVELOPMENT ADVANCES BY A MONTH. Shanghai, March 24.—The success of the Japanese fleet in the operations at Port Ar- thur has advanced the development of the campaign by a month. Everything points to the fact that a more Everything points to the fact that a more northerly port than Chemulpo—which is now deserted by the military — will be chosen as the place of debarkation. Ping-yang is at present the advance post, and from there the Japanese will probably force the passage of the Yalu River in the neighbourhood of Wiju, which they regard as the door leading into Manchuria. Several weeks are likely to elapse, how- ever, before any decisive battle is fought- It is expected to take place on the road to Mukden. The country beyond the Yalu is very difficult, and north of that river the Japanese will probably leave the offensive to the Russians.- 0CStandaTd." RUSSIAN MINISTER OUTLINES AM- BITIOUS PLANSU Paris, Friday.-—In an interview with re- presentative of the "^etit Parisien," at St. Petersburg, Rear-Admiral Avelare, Acting Minister of Marine, said be could not say for some days where the Vladivostock squadron was, and perhaps not even then. "We are," he continued, "about to make a great effort, and we are bound to observe the strictest secrecy, but with a clever leader like Makaroff we shall certainly do great things. "It is not true that we think of uniting the Bakie and Mediterranean fleets. The former will not be ready before July. Five of the ships are still unfinished and it will take at least three months to complete them. "Perhaps in three months the Baltic fleet win join the Mediterranean fleet, but in any case it will certainly join the squadron in the Far East. This squadron will include the Retvisan, which is not yet completely re- paired, and like the Pallada and Tsarevitch, will not be so for a fortnight. "Regarding the plan of sending the Baltic fleet round by Behring Straits, the Minister said the question had not been decided, and could not be so before July by which time the squadron would have passed the Straits of Gibraltar. "He declined to give his views as to the result of naval operations, merely express- ing an opinio-n tbat the Japanese would have to alter their tactics." RUSSIAN DISASTER MORE SERIOUS THAN REPORTED. Berlin, March 24.-The blowing up of the Russian torpedo-boat destroyer Skori has apparently been officially denied in St. Peters- burg. The "Scblesiscbe Zeitung learns that the Russian warship blown up by a mine outside Port Arthur on March 16 was not the Skori, but was the modern armoured cruiser Bayan, whose three sister ships are attached to the Vladivostock squadron. Moreover, the Baya.n came into contact with a Japanese and not with a Russian mine.—"Tim°s." ENTERTAINED BY THE BRITISH IN SEOUL. [Press Association War Special..) Seoul, Thursday.—Mr. Jordan, the British Minister and the British residents here to- day entertained the Marquis Ito at luncheun. JAPANESE SINK SEVEN MERCHANT STEAMERS. A-dmiral Togo's report that his "com- bined fleet acted according to programme" renders very interesting the following tele- gram from Mr. Bennet Burleigh's message from Tokio, which appears in Friday's "Daily I Telegraph. He says — "Sixteen warships escorted seven mer- chant steamers to the mouth of the harbour. I "Under cover of the bombardment the steamers ran in, and were sunk by their crews in the desired positions. "Details have not yet been received, but it is expected that an official report will be issued this evening. "No fewer than 3,000 Japanese officers and bluejackets volunteered for the duty of manning the steamers destined to block Port Arthur." KOREA'S GIFT TO JAPANESE NAVY. Seoul. Thursday.—The Korean Govern- ment ha3 presented fifty bead of cattle, thirty casks of wine, and 50,000 cases of cigarettes to the Japanese navy in appreciation of its great successes.—"Daily Telegraph." "RELATIONS NEVER MORE FRIENDLY." (Central News War SpeciaL) Pari3, Friday.—It is announced at the Chinese Legation that news has been re- ceived from Peking denying the reports of strained relations between Russia and t China. The two countries have never been more friendly. The report that a Chinese mili- tary officer would be sent to Man'chu to in- spect the Chinese troops is denied. ADMIRAL VIRENIUS STILL WORRIED. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Friday.—Orders have been telegraphed to Admiral Virenius that his squadron is to remain at the Piraeus until the receipt of further instructions, as tiie vessels will be able to coal from Russian col- liers. It is not expected that Greece will abrupt- ly order the Russian men-of-war to leave, even should Japan make representations. It is thought Greece will observe the* same friendly neutrality as was displayed by France when the squadron stayed at Jibutil. "WE SHALL GO TO JA^AN, REMEM- BER THAT." Paris, Thursday.—A correspondent of the "Figaro," writing from Moscow, has ob- tained from a friend of General Kuropatkin the following statement. After pointing out that the Russian fleet is for tbe moment useless, and that the only service it can ren- der jnst no*v is to keep the Japanese before Port Arthur, the same authority says:-— "This inferiority will not last for ever, and the moment will come when the fleet will be of powerful assistance. I expect that will be at the end of August, when the new squadron which has been got ready at Kronstsdt puts to sea. This will be accom- panied by coal ships, and together with the squadron of Admiral Wirenius, at present in the Red Sea, will give us in the Pacific a supplementary contingent of eight battle- ships, seven cruisers—-four of which arc ar- mour-clad—and b2 torpedo boats. It will raise the blockade of Port Arthur, and the balance of naval power will be reversed. "To every Japanese ship we shall be able to oppose one ship and a half. That will be the end of the little expeditions of the Japanese squadron. We shall then claim of our sailors important and decisive work. At that same moment I hope, with the help of the Almighty, to have driven the Japa- nese out of the continent to the sea. "I shall demand two things of the fleet- first, to sink all the Japanese transports, which will do what they can to take back the scattered regiments; and, secondly, to cover our own transports laden with Rus- sian troops. "We shall go to Japan; remember that. PROBABLE JAPANESE PLAN OF ADVANCE. OPPORTUNITY FOR A STRATEGIC COUP. (Press Association War Special). St. Petersburg, Thursday.— The Russian Ministry of War has received persistent je- ports that the Japanese are preparing to land in neutral Chinese territory on the wesi coast of the Gulf of Liao-Tong either a.t Tien-Kian-Cheng in Kinchau Bay or at Shan- Hai-Kwan. The Russian agents report that there is every indication that such a landing .s in- tended, and their statements seem to coin cide with other information pointing to a complete change in the Japanese plan of campaign or its entrance into the second stage, involving practically the abantkvi- ment of further heavy landings in Koria. According to Government advices there are only about 70,000 Japanese in Korea at pre- sent. It is considered that the Japanese reckoned upon effecting their complete mobilisation there much sooner, but difficulties of trans- port inland and the roads of Korea proved more serious than was expected, and that they found themselves unable to deliver a frontal attack in Manchuria before the Rug, sians were in sufficient force to check them. In any case the later advices indicate that Japanese will not send many more soldiers to Korea. They make a diversion in Possiet Bay in the direction of Vtadivostock, bat their main objective will henceforth be the Gulf of Ieiai-Tong. If the formation received is cor- rect, the Japanese have discovered that a landing in the peninsula is too hard a task for them, and have decided to land on the Chinese side, where there is no army-io repel I them. Only twopotots are feasible- for this pur- pose, naaaelx, C3mv- Wfl ng^Tao and Ties* Kiac-Client, which are connected by rail respectively with Shan-Hai-Kwan and Q;io- Kiao on the Pekin railroad. The landing at either of these places would give the Japanese possession of a splendid strategic line, whereby they cooid strike at tie Russian flank, and, if desired, hold Pekin in subjection. Little faith is placed here in the Chinese Generals Ma. and Mu, who, it is thought, might disregard their orders from Bekin and join forces with the Japanese. The Russian military authorities have felt themselves compelled to consider this pos- sibility and to take necessary precautions, and the question of international complica- tions which might arise out of a Japanese landing in neutral Chinese territory has-also received careful consideration.

TOGO'S WORK. CHEERED IN THE JAP PARLIAMENT. RUSSIAN FLEET'S STRENGTH BATTLESHIPS REPAIRED. (Central News War Special). Rome, Saturday.—A message from Tien- tsin published here declares that China has declined to recall her troops from Manchuria. A Chinese squadron, it is said, has pro- ceeded to Chefoo. It is reported at Tien-tsiu that China is about to address a note to the Powers. Tokio, Friday, 8.40 Russians arc entrenching at Aritung,. v/hare they have ten guns. They are daily sending, soldiers m in- creasing numbers to Liaoy1^o> are con- centrating between LiaoyaSg and Mukden. Their numbers are a.iso increasing a.t Fenghwangcheng and Kiuliencheng. The ice is breaking in the Diac Riser. It is not clear from Ad.nll':al Togo's report whether the object of the attack on the 21st was to blockade Port Arthur or not. Any- how, the bombardment from Pigeon Bay made the enemy r;eme out, disclosing the fact that only two ships were unable to leave, viz., the Retvisan and the Tsare- vitch. On the east coast of Korea. all the Russians have retired to Vladivostock. — "Daily Chronicle. JAPANESE SAID TO FAVOUR MAN- CHURIA- Tien tsin, Friday.—The inhabitants of the towns on the west coast of the Guff of Liao-tong are much alarnie^ by reports of an expected Japanese landing near Shan-hai- kwan or a little further north. The Russian officials at Sban-hai-kwan declare they are in possession of informa- tion which leaves no doubt that the Japa- nese intend to land there, having decided to make their main advance in Manchuria instead of Korea. A landing at the points indicated would give Japan the possession of a splendid posi- tion from which to strike at the Russian flank.—"Daily Express." SIGNIFICANT SPEECH IN THE JAPANESE BOUSE. (Press Association Special War Telegram). Tokio, Friday.—The plousc of Representa- tives was addressed to-day by Admiral Yamamoto, Minister for the Na.vy, whose speech, a significant one, was received with great enthusiasm. Admiral Yamamoto said there was nothing new in being prepared £ °r cmfrgencies in time of peace, but since October last tho Japanese Navy had been under the necessity of increasing its strength and holding itsek in constant readiness on account of the ac- tions of Russia-a country which he regretted being now forced to call their enemy. It was manifest to everybody that Russia had been constantly increasing her strength in the Far East, and if Japan had failed to purchase the Nishan and Kasuga her strength would have been lower than that of the enemy. Referring to the result of ^dmiral Togo's work Admiral Yamamoto tnl^"the House that at least twice the enemy's strength was re- quired to blockade Port Arthur successfully. The last report, he added, showed that the i Russians had four battleships, fiVe cruisers, and ten destroyers afloat, from winch it mtisi, be concluded that the work of repairing those damaged was being efficiently carried for- ward. Whiles he hoped for the speedy termination of the war he wanted members* no| to be over sanguine, but assured them that the united efforts of soldiers and civilians high and low would certainly carry the war to a successful conclusion. The House unanimously passed a vote of thanks to Admiral Togo and the officers of the Navy. When the vote was taken all the members stood up and cheered the Navy. RUSSIANS TO INTERCEPT J t\P ADVANCE. St. Petersburg, Friday.-Cos8aek scouts near Chasan have captured several Japanese scouts coming from the East. The guide stated that 8.000 Japanese iyfantr^ with field guns, reached Yangtok after crossing five passes They advanced in four columns and their march was extremely trying on account of the frozen snow. Gen. Linievitch dispatched two divisions of Cossacks from Ping-yang to Yanftok. These occupied Sountchen, and peizecf the passage of the Pouriougan. Three sotnias have been sent across the ranges to arrest the Japanese advance. They hope to intercept and attack them when leaving the Manounion Pass.—Repter. HARDSHIPS OF THE MUSCOVITES IN KOREA. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Saturday.—A private telegram from Korea states that the Russians are establish- ing a strong position in the vicinity of An- tung. They are said to have seven forts com- pleted, and to be engaged iri erecting six additional. It is reported that four batteries- have been established at Chyang. Syong- Russians rtrs pxperiencmg great difficulty in carrying ont transport arrangements. Food is scarce and n.o cattle being avail- able, the Russians have been killing aad eat mg their horses. WILL NOT GO TO THE FRoNT. (Central News War Special.) Paris, Saturday Morning. The St. Pe- tersburg correspondent of the "Echo de Paris" says there is little likelihood of the Czar proceeding to the theatre of war, as alleged. The report is believed to ne entirely ml- true. The Emperor will proceed to Moscow in I Holy Week, and, according to present ar- rangements, will remain .there until after the midnight mass, on Friday, the 15th proximo. PORT ARTHUR'S SCOURGE: QUIET FOR A WHILE. (Press Association War SpeciaL) Paris, Saturday.—A telegram from St. Petersburg of to-day's date published in the "Eclair," says: In hIS officIa.1 despatches Admiral Makharoff states that he is without news of the Japanese fleet, which has not made its appearance before Port Arthur since the last attack on the 22nd.

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RUSSIAN FLEET AT SEA. Sighted 20 Miles from Port Arthur Freak Japanese Attempt to Block Entmnce. Russian Destpoyer's Gallant Fight, Hot JSkirmish with Six Japanese Warships, (Central News Special War Telegram.) St. Petersburg, Sunday.—The following official despatch to the Czar from Rear Ad- miral Etakoff at Port Arthur has been re- ceived to-day: — At one o'clock this morning the enemy, attempting a second time to block the en- trance to the inner harbour, sent four large merchant steamers and six torpedo vessels towards the harbour. Our searchlights re- vealed their presence, and at the proper time they received a cannonaide from the batteries and the guardships Bohr and Ot- vazny. Feariag that the vessels might reach their destination, Lieutenant Krinitsky com- manding the torpedo guardship Silni, at- tacked the vessels. The Silni wrecked the bows of the leading steamers, causing the two steamers follow- ing to turn to the right of tne harbour en- trance. The fourth steamer turned to tbe left and was sank. left and was sank. The torpedo boat SUni then commenced an engagement with six torpedo boats of the enemy. In the combat Chief Engineer Zvereff and six seamen were killed, and Lientenant Krit- msky, the commander, and 12 seamen were wounded. In the morning detachments from the Japanese battleship and cruiser squadrons making their appearance, I left the harbour with the fleet, trusting to meet the enemy. The second attempt cf the Japanese to bar the entrance to Port Arthur, thanks to the energetic resistance made by the naval and territorial forces, was quite unsuccessful. The entrance to the harbour is entirely free. RUSSIANS CLAIM THE VICTORY. (Central News Special War Telegram.) St. Petersburg, Sunday.—The following supplementary official despatch has been re- ceived from General Smirnoff at Port Ar- thur — On the night of the 26th, after the moon had gone down, the Japanese sent four fire- boats and a fleet of torpedo boats with the intention of barring the outlet from the harbour. Towards 2.15 a.m. the guardships and the batteries remarked th3 approach of the enemy's vessels and opened fire simultan- eously. The enemy's torpedo boats came first, then the fireships, and at a considerable dis- tance were the larger vessels of the enemy, which opened fire upon the forts, supporting the work of the fireships and torpedo boats. Owing to the strength of our artillery fire and the gallant behaviour of the Rus- sian torpedo boats the fireship,» did not -each the harboui entrance. Two fireships were stranded on the rocks under Zoiotaia Gora, one foundered, pierc-jd by a Russian torpedo, the fourth sank after her stem struck the former vessel. She sank near Maiotchuy Gorodo. The harbour passage remains open. On board the sunken steamers were found I-in. Hotchkiss quick-firing guns which had been used agaiust our ).vn torpedo boats. Each steamer carried a long boat in order to take off the cr3W. Towards 4 o'clock in the morning the enemy's torpedo boats drew off, and the cannonade ceased. Immediately Ad.niral Makaroff left the harbour oi board a launch to inspect the sunken steamers. At 5 a.m. the enemy's torpedo boats were observed to the south of Port Arthur, and the batteries opened fire. I About 6 a.m. the enemy's fleet appeared on the horizon. The Russian squadron put out to meet the enemy, and at 6.30 the bat- teries spened tre. The lire of the warships and the batteries soon ceased, as the Japanese vessels drew off to the south, apparently to avoid a con- fiiet. About 10 a.m. the enemy's fleet disappear- ed beyond the horizon. ALEXEIEFrS ACCOUNT TO THE CZAR. JAPANESE FLEET "AVOID BATTLE- (Press Association War Special.) r St. Petersburg, Monday (3.15 a.m.). lue Czar has received the following despatch from Admiral Alexeieff from Mukden: — "During the attack by the enemy s ships on the 27th inst. on the torpedo-boat bdny, one of that vessel's steam pipes and her steering gear were damaged. "In consequence of this she was beached near Gclden Hill, but she has since been re- floated "The number of men killed and wounded on board the tcrpedo-boat has not yet been ascertained. "About 25 minutes past five ill the morn- ing, the enemy's torpedo-boats were sighted to the south of Port Arthur. "The batteries opened fire on them. I "Towards six o'clock the enemy's fleet ap- peared on the horizon.. "At half-past six the battenes on Tiger Peninsula opened fire and our fleet steamed cut of the harbour, the Bayan, NOVIk, and Askold leading, and also fired at the enemy. "Our fire, however, ceased immediately I in view of the great distance of the enemy's fleet. "At quarter past nine our entire squad- ron lined up in the roadstead. "The Japanese fleet drew off in a south- easterly direction evidently in order to avoid living battle and towards ten o'clock it dis- appeared below the horizon. x have the honour respectfully to report the foregoing to your Imperial Majesty." COSSACKS DISPERSE JAPANESE PATROL. (Press Association Special Service. St. Petersburg, Sunday—The Czar re- ceived the following telegram from Admiral Alexeietf, dated Mukden, Saturday: — General Mislitechenko reports that on the 23rd inst. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon he sent two sotnias of Cossacks to make a reconnaissance. A sotnia discovered one ol the enemy's mounted outposts, consisting of thirty men, which upon the approach of our men ob- tained reinforcements, and was-also joined by some infantry. OUT Cossacks sent for two troops of cav- alry, and opened fire on the >?ost and on the patrol at a range of 400 paces. One Japanese officer, one man, and one horse were killed. After some volleys had been exchanged oui T>?.troi, receiving information of the advance of the enemy's infantry, retired. Our scouts found Pak-ehen occupied by the enemy. Two companies of Japanese infantry and about three squadrons of cavalry are on the right bank of the Pak-chen-gau, with cut- posts at a distance of two versts from the river. The town of An-ju is occupied by 3,000 Japanese. BRIGANDS ANNIHILATED. A report from General Smirnoff, who is at Port Arthur, says :—"On the 24th inst. our sharpshooters company defeated and al- most annihilated a band of fiftv Chinchnses near Vittsino. There were no losses on our side." SUPERIORITY OF WELSH COAL DEMONSTRATED. Monday's "Times" contains in the form of despatches from its special correspondent on board the same journal's steamer "Hai- mun" clearer demonstration, if such were needed, of the marked ^utility of wireless tele- graphy in communicating intelligence from sea to shore. The following messages will be road with great interest: — Off Port Arthur, March 26, 11 a.m., (via Wei-hai-wei).—Steering towards Chifu this morning, we sighted five Russian battleships and cruisers just north of Hwang-ehing-tau Island, 30 miles south-west of Port Arthur. They were steaming in the direction of Port Arthur, their exposed flank protected by a destroyer flotilla in line. I made out the rearmost ship to he the Bagagau (? Bayan). This explodes the theory that the Russians are completely port-bound their ships aTe J evidently patrolling the- entrance of the Gulf, of Pe-chi-li systematically. If the reports from Japanese sources are correct that Admiral Makaroff is getting his damaged vessels fit for action, we may yet witness a decisive naval battle. At Sea, March 27, (via Wei-hai-wei^.—The Japanese fleet attacked Port Arthur eariy this morning. After sighting the Russian squadron yes- terday we stood away off Ta-lien-wan, hop- ing to sight the Japanese cruisers abdaylight. At 4 a.m., 70 miles from Port Arthur, the watch reported lights in the direction of that port. We could see the searchlights at Port Arthur continually flashing, but could hea, no sound of firing. At daylight we steered a course for Port Arthur. We soon made out some smoke, and picked up the Japanese fleet in two divi- sions, with a itotillaof torpedo craft, 20 miles south-east of Port Arthur, moving slowly east. We realised that there had been a night attack and that we had arrived too late; but it is impossible at night to jeopardize the vessel by remaining at points where we should be liable to be seen when firing is going on. The fleet divisions in the calm weather made a magnificent spectacle. Once they overhauled us, but unfortunately we were not boarded, so could secure no details. A close examination through our glasses, bow- ever, showed no effects of hard usage. It was interesting to compare the Russian squadron and the Japanese fleet as we saw \hem on two consecutive days. The divisions were en echelon, the vessels in line, with the torpedo-boats reaching out like antennas in front. The destroyers were on the flanks. The Russian ships, using Japanese coal, could be detected 15 or 20 miles away. The I Japanese burn Welsh coal and make very tittle smoke. JAPS CLAIM TO HAVE EFFECTED THEIR PURPOSE. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Monday (4 p.m.).—A telegram from Newcbwang says At three o'clock yesterday the Japanese succeeded in sinking four steamers near the mouth of Port Arthur. A flotilla of destroyers convoyed the mer- ehantment and rescued their volunteer crews. The telegram adds that later in the day the Japanese battleships bombarded Port Arthur. MUNIFICENT DONATION TO SOL- DIERS' RELIEF FUND. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Sunday.—The Emperor of Japan has bestowed a donation of one hundred thou- sand yen upon the Soldiers' Relief Society. Countei Matsugata and Invuye, promoters of the society, were received in audience by the Emperor, who presented them with the dona- tion. HUGE NEW DOCK TO BE CON- STRUCTED. (Press Association Wax Special.) St.Petersburg, Monday.—Orders are to be given to the Sormovo workshops for the I construction of an immense dock for Port I Arthur The work is to be completed within four J months Baron Von Rosen, ex-Minister at Tokio, will arrive at St. Petersburg next week. OFFICER ARRESTED ON SERIOUS CHARGES. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Monday.—Another army officer named Leontiefi has been arrested on the charge of supplying information to a foreign Power. The arrest was made at Warsaw. Ac- cused is charged with having sold to a neighbouring Power important documents relating to mobilisation plans for Europe. He is also stated to have supplied the same Government with a list of secret agents employed abroad bv Russia in collecting military information. UNCEASING ACTIVITY FOOD STUFFS DEAR. (Press Association War Special). St. Petersburg, Monday.—According, U. advices from Harbin the town presents a scene of unceasing activity. Troops are arriving every day in large numbers. A military spirit pervades the place, and even the telegraph clerks wear swords. Many women and children have arrived there from Port Arthur, Dalny and Vladi- vostock. In the whole region traversed by the Eastern Chinese Railway footstuffs have gone up considerably in price, with the exception of flour and corn, of which large reserve stocks are still available. Meat is especially dear, and the agents of the railway have been sent to buy several waggon loads of salt meat. "LARGE CONSIGNMENT FOR THE PACIFIC SQUADRON. (Press Association War Special). St. Petersburg, Monday.—A Navy official is about to proceed to Fiume to take over a consignment of Whitehead torpedoes ordered for the Pacific Squadron. REVIEWS TROOPS AT LI AO YANG. (Central News War Special.) Rome, Monday.—A telegram to the "Ageu-. zia Libera" reports the arrival of General: Kuropatkin at Liaoyang, and his formal as- sumption of the command of the Russian army in Manchuria. The general held a review of all the troops in the district. PROTEST FROM NEWCHWANG OFFICIALS. (Press Association War SpeciaL) Newchwang, Monday.—An order of Ad- miral Alexeieff regulating shipping traffic and prohibiting contraband, etc., has arous-1 ed keen resentment. The leading foreign officials and residents here express the opinion that though neutral rights remain unaltered as established by treaty, Russia, by arrogating to herself the privilege of an- nulling these rights, and also Consular juris-1 diction and foreign extra territoriality, is rendering the position of the foreign Con- suls here untenable. The order is a manifect challenge to the neutral Powers, and especially to China, a.nd makes the British and American gun- boats liable to an order to leave the port. The Consuls are awaiting instructions from their respective Govern nents, as there! is no law to guide their action, and mean- while it is felt that both residents and trad- ers must be prepared to see their property and interests abandoned. INFERNAL MACHINES ATTACHED TO FIRESHIPS. (Press Association War Special.) St. Petersburg, Sunday. — In a further telegram Vice-Admits! Makaroff says: — The torpedo boat Silny, which stranded on a reef, in consequence of the damage caused to her engines by one of the enemy's shells, got off in the course of the night, and en- tered the harbour, thanks to the energy of the crew. Her commander, Krinitzy, who was! slightly wounded in the arm, did not quit! his post. On the fireships were infernal machines, the wires connected with which were cut by Lieutenant Kedroff and Ensign Pilondsky, of the Irregulars. In the morning j. floating mine was found, bearing an infernal machine. The latter was successfully removed. The steamers utilised as fireships were not old, and were each about 2,000 burthen. They were armed with light guns. COL. MARCH AND TO GO TO THE FRONT. (Central News War Special.) Paris, Monday Morning.—The "Figaro" says that by order of the Russian Emperor, CoL Marchand has been granted a permit to join the btalf of General Kuropatkin, in order to follow the operations of the Russian forces in the Far East. JAPANESE FLEET MAKE FOR KOREA. (Press Association War Special). Chifu, Sunday (8.40 p.m.).—Chinese junks have been arriving here during the night. They passed the Japanese fleet yesterday midway between hera and Port Arthur, going East. It is officially confirmed that an attempt East. It is officially confirmed that an attempt. was made to "block Port Arthur at three o'clock on Sunday morning.. No details, however, are obtainable. JAPAN'S GREAT LINE OF FORTTFt. CATIONS. (Renter's Special War Telegram.) St. Petersburg, Saturday.—The Russian troops who had occupied the Seoul-Pekin road from the Yalu to the neighbourhood of Ping-yang have been obliged to fall back on their entrenched position on the south bank of the Yalu in consequence of the advance in full force of the first Japanese Army, num- bering 40/100 men. The Japanese advance guard, with artil- lery, is now about 40 miles from the sonth bank of the Yalu, occupying lines uniting the town of Kasan, Anju, Yeng-oieng, and Pek- chien. These iines, which have been forti- fied by the Japanese, cover a front of about! 45 miles. Two hundred Japanese scouts are scouring the country in front of the main position, but the Japanese army will presumably not con- j tinue its advance on the Yalu till the ice has finally disappeared from the streams, as it will have to cross five rivers before reach- ing Wiju, and all the bridges over these were destroyed by the Russian scouting parties in their return towards the Yalu from their reconnaissance, which they carried out as far as the walls of Ping-yang. VALUED AT A MILLION FRANCS. (Press Association War Special). Paris, Monday.—The "Echo de Paris" publishes a telegram from St. Petersburg, stating that the commander of the torpedo- boat Silny will be given the St. -George's Cross. The Japanese fire ships captured at Port Arthur are valued at a million francs. MAKES A HURRIED "RECONNAIS- SANCE." (Central News Special Service.) St. Petersburg, Saturday Night. The following telegram has to-day been received by the Czar from Vice-Admiral Makaroff Port Arthur, March 26.—I have to inform your Majesty that I left Port Arthur this morning with battleships, cruisers, and tor- pedo boats for the purpose of making a re- connaissance of several neighbouring islands. RUSSIANS DECLINE TO FIGHT. (Central News Special Service) Rome, Sunday Morning. A telegram from Chi-fu to the "Agenzia Libera" states tbat the Port Arthur squadron whilst mak ing a reconnaissance under the command of Vice-Admiral Makaroff on the 26th inst. encountered a Japanese squadron about 70 miles from the port. The Japanese made immediate prepara- tions to attack, but the Russian squadron returned with all possible speed to Port Arthur. SEVERE SHIPPING REGULATIONS. Neu-Chwang, Friday.—Military authori- ties here yesterday issued an order regula- ting shipping. Vessels are to anchor 5J, miles below the fort, and may proceed to the harbour between six in the morning and six in the evening, only after examination. Merchants here are protesting in the hope that ships may be admitted within two miles of the settlement before examination. Although the order further compromises neutral rights, the surveillance of all ships passing by the fortifications is a military pre- caution. Official Russian reports of the bombard- meni of Port Arthur last Monday are sub- stantially confirmed by a refugee, who has arriveo here. He states that the gunners profited by the example of the Japanese and returned their fire over the Liao-tishan. RUSSIAN TORPEDO BOAT SUNK. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) St. Petersburg, Sunday.—It is stated that one Russian torpedo boat was sunk during the night engagement oft Port Arthur. It is thought, however, that she can be re- floated. BUT RELEASED ON EXPLANATIONS. (Press Association War Special.) Nagaski, Monday.—The Hamburg-Ameri-1 can steamer Brisglwia was arrested at Moji on Friday having seven field guns and 200 tons of ship-building material on board. The captain explained that ths cargo was con- signed to Kiao-chau. The steamer was re- leased yesterday and is proceeding to Shan- ghai.

Later Trains to Aberdare. Swansea Chamber of Commerce, in con- junction with the Drapers and Commercial Travellers' Association, recently sent a peti- tion to the G.W.R. Co., asking for a later train from Swansea to Aberdare, Merthyr, and up-line generally. As weeks have elapsed, and nothing has resulted, the tradesmen are again moving, and a meeting of a sub-committee is to be calle 1. — ■

Old Woman's Fatal Fall. At Swansea Hospital on Monday evening, Coroner Leeder held an inquest on the body of Mary Coker (71), No. 63. Dyfatty-terrace, who met with her death by falling over some steps. Alfred Coker, 7, Hall-street, Waunwen (JJI1), said deceased was the widow of Wm. Coker, an ex-policeman. She had recently complained of giddiness in the head and pains in the back. She died on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. after admission to the hospital. The Coroner She never made any com- plaint as to ill-treatment? Witness No, sir; always kindly treated. Sarah Ovitch, 63, Dyfatty-terrace, where the deceased lodged, said Mrs. Coker had been ailing for some time, and last week was three days in bed. On Saturday even ing deceased attempted to go down a neigh, bour's steps when she fell. Martha Vicary, 64, Dyfatty-terrace, said deceased visited her house twice on Satur- day. Witness did not see her fall over tho steps, but assisted to pick her up. Dr. Verley (Swansea Hospital) said de- ceased was quite comatose, suffering from an injury to the head. She died ten minutes after admission from probably a fractured skull. As to shock having anything to do with the cause of death, it was difficult to sav without a post-mortem. The Coroner thought there was no doubt the old lady died as the result of an acci- dental fall. A verdict of "Accidental death" was re- turned. -c.

Steam Lifeboat Docked at Swansea "One of the prettiest and neatest little boats I have ever seen," was the observa- tion of Mr. Davies, manager for Harris Bros., Dry Docks, Swansea, relative to the twin-screw steamer Helen Peele, now berthed in the dry dock for repairs owing to another steamer having dislodged one of her plates in collision. 0 The Helen Peele belongs to the Royal Na- tional Lifeboat Institution, and is stationed off Padstow, on the Cornish coast, to take out the lifeboat in tow when occasion de, mands. She was designed by the well- known Mr. Watson, and is characteristic in many respects of that gentleman's genius- points that to all but those acquainted with marine engineering would pass unnoticed. In appearance she is as concise and natty a little craft as could be imagined. A per- fect little picture, painted in Royal blue and w'hite, alter the fashion of ordinary life- boats, she measures 100 ft. from stem to stern; some 18 ft. 6 in. broad, and has a displacement of 200 tons She was launched from the builders yard two years ago last September, and ordinary times is moored just inside Stepper Point, being manned by seven, constituting the permanent crew, and eleven when on service, including the signal- man. When a boat is ir, distress off the wild Cornish coast—-compared to the Gower I coast, only more exposed—where heavy seas and big ground swells are frequent, she takes the lifeboat out and then stands by if her services are not further required. She is fitted with the neatest of appointments, the electric light, a full naval search light, and has eight water-tight compartments, j She floats like a cork, and can cover over ten knots an hour, and could proceed almost anywhere with every degree of safety. It is probable she will remain in dry dock j |,6ome days.

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WAGE CONCESSIONS. Demand by Six Thousand Anthra- cite Miners, A demand for concessions of wages from about 6,000 miners is understood to have been made by firms in the anthracite coal district. There is no disposition among the men to grant the concessions, and the South Wales Miners' Federation has decided to support the Anthracite Miners' Association in this connection. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANTHRA- CITE MINERS. At South Wales Miners' Federation meeting at Cardiff on Friday, Mr. J. D. Morgan, of the anthracite district, reported that notices to terminate contracts had been given at Hendreladis Colliery in consequence of de- pression in trade. About 450 would be affected. Mr. Morgan also reported upon the stoppage of a number of other collieries, amongst them being Brynhenllys and Ys- tradowen. It was resolved that "financial as- sistance be rendered the anthracite district from the central funds in consequence of the difficulties through which it is now passing. The Council discussed the question of the taking of a ballot as to the out cf work fund scheme. It was resolved that the sub-com- mittee should embody in the scheme, the amendments decided upon at the last annual conference, and that a ballot should then be taken upon the scheme at an early date.- Mr. Ben Davies reported that the dispute at Groeswen Colliery had been settled.

20 Tons of Dynamite. The s.s. Eskdale cleared from Swansea on Monday for Port Nollot.h. Cane Colony, with an unusually large consignment of coal, coke and general cargo, including twenty tons of dynamite, which was .brought by a specially- constructed steamer from the North, and will be stored in a magazine on deck. It is to be used for blasting purposes at the Capi Copper Company's mines at "11 Cape.

Pastor and Premier, The "Christian \V orld" 'announces that Ihi) Rev. R. J. Campbell has lately had two or three interviews with Mr. Balfour on the subject of the Education Act and its work- ing, and that as a result of the conversations the Prime Minister has consented to amend' the Act. CURIOUS DEVELOPMENT. Subsequently, the whole matter was rulei out of order on a technicality. Mr. Tutton was anxious to change the dele- gates appointed to attend the Llandrindjd Conference on April 5th, but he was faced with the difficulty of five clear days' notice of motion having to be given. In several ways the Chairman attempted to overcome the difficulty and a recommendation from the committee to the special meeting^ of the Council was suggested. At length, Mr. David Davies objected to the oom- mittee attempting to evade the Standing Orders of the Council, and thereupon The Chairman ruled that inasmuch as the committee had been called together for the specific purpose of considering the Great Wes- tern Railway Bill the discussion on all other matter". was out of order. The Town Clerk wanted to know what i reply he was to make the Board of Educa- tion, but the matter must stand over now.

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