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Labour and Peace. < ¡ Conference Chairman and Vital; Facts. » The seventeenth annual oonferenco of the Labour Party opened in the Albert Hall, Nottingham, on Wednes- day. The President, Mr. W. F. Purdy, in his address said the Labour Party oould give to President Wilson's state- Baent its support. His declarations no longer' made it possible for Germany and her'Allies to say they were fight- ing a defensive war, and would help to allay the suspicious of many of our own people as to our aims and objects and enable us to unite together to bring tHe war to a successful termina- tion. But while the Allies have made, it clear'that they are not out to de- litroy the German nation, we see no sign as yet that Germany and her Allies are willing to accept the prin- cipleS which have been enunciated by the Prime Minister or President WTil- Son or the Labour Party. ('"Question") GERMANY CHALLENGED. Will the German democracy define j their war aims? ("Yes.") Will the democracy press their Govern- 11lent as we have pressed our Govern- ment? (Interruptions and shouts of "Yes" and "No.") Will Germany I Y", gree to evacuate Belgium—("Yes")— Northern France, and other territories j low under their sway ? (Renewed in- terruption, and a voice. "Ireland.") The Chairman paused for a moment 4Daidst cries of "Go on," and resumed. If the German people and the Germa-n Government are sincere in their desire for peace based on the piineiplos 01 -t^4ttt-^Oi.isness- the v* wv h<m been opened to them. Let them accept the principles laid down by President j Wilson and the way is clear for a, wOrld settlement that v. ill contain no g1"m of future wars. The peace negotiations which ha'd ?n going on hetwe??n Russia and thü I ?ntral Empires did not show that Germany would agree to the formula ? "no annexations and no indemni- j ti".), Indeed, the military party seemed to have gained the ascendancy. A, look at the war map of Europe -ouId give the reason. German mili- tary power had grown since 1914. They were fighting, not on their own ?rritory. hut on others. They held ?re territory of the AHtCs in 1917 than they did in 1915. EACE BY NEGOTIATIONS NOW j A DEFEAT. A peace by negotiations while Ger- In}íny still occupied theae territories j ould be interpreted as a victory for and cheers)—and fasten militarism more, strongly  the people not only in Germany, ?t in the whole world. (A Voice, "Ireland.") It might bring peace, but it would It might bi-Iii?, peace, and ?t draNA,ii tDd iii(?oiie-Iiis'V(' pe-?tC4?, tn(i ?ava the future generations exposed ? a renewal of the horrible carnRp. If Germany and her Allies an' Hot' billing to accept the principles v.hich ? the Allies have now published to the  World then we must fight on. No OLher Course would be possible if we value > ■°Ur honour as a nation and our pledged word to Belgium, Serbia, and France. 1 The labour Party had declared by Resolution their desire to see the war fought to a successful termination, and How that our Government and the United States had laid down the Principles upon which they were pre- pared to negotiate the onus of re- ^'ponsibiiitv for continuing the war lay with the Central Powers. If they did not accept them, then we would see clearly their designs, and he believed the Labour Party would make the firm declaration that the war must ooa- tinue until victory was assured. (Hear, hear.) y Everything must be done by the Labour Party to prevent the Russian representatives making a septi-i-ate, peace with the Central Powers, as nothing would be more disastrous to our common cause and the democrat cies of Europe in entering the war on hehalf of civilisation and democracy. (Cheers.) THE PROPOSED NEW COXSTITU- TION. Mr. Arthur Henderson brought up the printed resolution on the subject of the draft constituiton proposing that tho Labour Party should consist of all the affiliated organisations to- gether with those, rien and women, who were individual members of a\ local Labour Party and who sub- scribed to the constitution and pro- lr gramme of the party. He urged the need of tackling the question at once. Notx>dv had any right to say whether the number of Labour candidates at the nert election would be 300 or 400. The resolution was seconded by Mr. Mc-Gurk. Mr. R. Smillie (president, Miners' Federation) moved as an amendment that the question be remitted to the affiliated societies so that a conference might be called at an early date to consider the matter finally. He was for broadening the organisation, but the j Miners' Federation had not had an opportunity for discussing the ques- hun. Mr. J. W. Ogden seconded the amendment. Ona division the voting by cards was: For the amendment, 1,337,000; against the amendment, 1,318,000. The amendment was acoordingly declared carried, and the further consideration of the question was adjourned for a month. 1 PEACE RESOLUTION: DISORDER- LY SCENES. Mr Henderson moved a very lengthy peace resolution, the chief clauses in which urged upon the Allied Govern- ments to issue a joint statement on war aims asked the working class or- ganisations of the Central Powers to declare their war aims and influence their Governments facilities to hold an international conference of Labour in Switzerland. He deprecated the mov- ing of any amendments to this resolu- tion. That would spoil its effect. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, M.P., se- conded. A disorderly scene ensued. Mr. R. Williams (Transport Workers) said Mr Lloyd George had on a recent occasion acted contemptuously towards the working classes. On another appeal for unanimity l- ing made from the chair tumult arose, members on opposide sides ad- dressing recriminating words to each other. The President threatened to have the balcony cleared of visitors who joined in the demonstrations and to name dis- turbers. Finally, when quiet had been restored and the question was put, the resolution was declared carried with a few dissentients. AIR. G. H. ROBERTS, M.P. it transpired 111 the course of sub- sequent discussion that Mr. G. H. Roberts, M.P. (Minister of Labour) had resigned his position as mefnber of the executive. Mr. Witard (Norwich) urged that I Mr. Roberts had not been loval to tho Labour Party, and should be treated as one of the worst reactionaries. BRITISH WORKERS' LEAGUE. I A lively discussion followed regard- ing the Britsh Workers' League. Mr. Stephen Walsh, M.P., a vice-president said he would do his best to destroy the League if it fought candidates no- minated by the Labour Party if the executive of the Miners' Association or if the Labour movement desired, but he objected to be dictated to by irresponsib le delegates. Mr. R. Smillie said it had been pointed out to Mr. Wtlsll his name was being used in oonnection with the League, and he (Mr. Smillie) urged that mem bers could not remain con- sistently iufmbers of the Labour Party and a blackleg organisation. Mr. John Hodge wrote objecting to be catechised regarding his connection with the League. Mr. George Barnes, M.P., said there was somebody running Labour candi- dates besides the British Workers' League, and the I.L.P. had been at- tempting to .poison the minds of his constituents against him. The conference then adjourned.

GIPSIES AND A SHEEP. I At Aberdare two gipsies were com- mitted for trial at the Assizes on the charge of stealing a sheep, the proper- ty of John Davies, Llwydcoed. It was stated that prisoners were seen com- i-112; out of a field carrying a sack which was found to contain the car- case of a sheep. The prosecutor missed the sheep and found the skin in the field. The defenoe was that prisoners saw a dpa-d sheep in a ditch, and they decided they would have a. little flesh for their dog. Bail was allowed.

-U_ W. A. WILLIAMS, Phrenologist, J can he OODSl11tec1 dn,ilv at the Victoria 1 Arcade (near the Market), Swansea. XTRA-VIM PoHltry Powder will make hens lay bucket-sfull of fine, large eggs. 6d. carton fcu-ts 20 hers a fortnight. Sold by the Co- operative Society Abererave. 3J5-12-26 ARE you going 'to let your pullets eat their beads off until next Spring? Make winter egg-production a certainty by giving them Karswood (harmless) Poultry Spice, containing ground insects. Packets 2d., 6d., Is. Griffiths, 67; Herbert Street, Pontar- dawe. 7D15J26 BILLIARD MARKER,^W'anted at the Public Institute, Pon tardawe. Pre- ference given to discharged soldier, able to do billiard duties (two tables). Age, 25 to 50 years. Wages, 26s. per week. plus 7A- per cent. 0:1 takings. Further particulars ma.y be had on application to Secretary. Ap- plications to be in not latpr than 28th inst., with two recent testimonials. Apply—Morgan Jones, Secret;y, Maes y bed w, Pontti-daii-e. 2J. 26 ARE you going ,to let your pulleis cat their heads off until next Spring ? Make winter egg-production a certain- ty by giving them Karswood (harmless) PouJtry Spice, containing ground iH- sects. Packets 2d., Od.—Harris, Cash Chemist, Commercial-street, Ystrad- gynlais. 7J12-F23 ySTRADGYNLAIS Prize Drawing in aid of the widow and children of the late David Richards, of Dorwen Farm, Pallog, has lx,<'n postponed until March 1st next in accordance with a reqijeat.—G. Morgan, Secre- tary. 3JI2-26 With eggs at present prices would you not like twice, as manv as you are getting? Then, use Karswood charmless) Spice containing ground in- sects. You will be delighted with the results. Paekets, 2d., 6d., -Is. J. Davies Grocer, Manchester House, Ystalyfera. 3J26F8. TAIVE AND DISTRICT ANGLING ASSOCIATIO.-Applications are invited by tho above Association for a spare-time Water-Bailitf. All appli- cations to be in not later than Thurs- day, January 31st. For particulars apply Secretary, Cloth Hall, Ystrad- gynlais. 1J.26. PANTTEG, YSTALYFERA. EISTEDDFOD Y PLANT (0 DAN 16cg OED.) CvneJir vr uchod DYDD SADWRN, CHWEF. 2aii, 1918 PrIf Dcipi-i), Caneuon Gwerin, Un- awdau, Deuawdau, Adroddiadau, etc. Ad i-<)< I dl? a d au, etc. Manylioti pellaeh » oddiwrtli yr Vsgrifenyddion—• T. LI. Davies, Goleudy, Ystalyfera George Edmunds, Panttcg, Y'fera. 5Fe2 DHIIJL HALL, GUnNOS. I A GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT In aid of the Local War Emergency Funds will be held at the above Hall ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1918. The following Artistes will take part: II Miss Mary Evans, Miss Gvven Lewis, Ystradgynlais. Mr. John Morgan, Pantteg. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Ystradgynlais. Mr. D. R. Hopkin, Gurnos. I Mr. Levy Hopkin, Ystalyfera. Assisted by a small Instrumental Quartette under the leadership of Mr. C. A. Morgan. Accompanist, Mr. T. W. I Hopkin (Organist at St. David Church) Dfvors open at 7, to commence I punctually at 7.30. D29— pONTARDAWE PUBLIC HALL I AND INSTITUTE., 7th ANNUAL CHAIR EISTEDDFOD Will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1918. List of Subjects ready February 9th, 1918 (Ivjd- post free), from Rees Gwilvm, 20, Rail way-terrace, Alltwen, Pontardawe, and Charles Williams, Glasfryn, Rhydyfro, Pontardawc. 3J I 9F2 CIMflAL KALI., YSTALYFERA. | A (i rnd EISTEDDFOD Will be iield en SATFRDAY. APRIL !O. Hn Chief Choral: "FFARWHL I TI GYMRU FAD. €10 and B.it:)n to Successful Conductor Soprano. Contralto, Tenor, Bass Solos £1 Is. Recitations, etc. Further particulars from secretaries: Mevsri. \Y. J. Hopkin. Bristol House. Ystalyfera. and E. R, Morgan, Ardwyn Lower C-wmtwrch. 1J26 BEAR. IN MIND ——— The Grand COMPETITIVE CONCERT At the CENTRAL HALL, YSTALYFERA. ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1913. A large number of the leading nmsicans of South Wales have en- tered for the competitions. Conceit, to commence at 5.30. Trains leave Ystalyfera station for Brynamman at 10.30; 'Buses to Swan- sea till 10.30. 3J2GF9 Lower Cwmtwrch Soldiers' a.nd Sailors' Reception C-ommittee. A Grand lVrformace of the Popular Welsh Draina,- GltFFFI DD LLWYD" Will be given by the BEULAH DRAMATIC COMPANY, I at the CENTRAL HALL, YSTALYFERA, ON SATURDAY, JAN. Mth, 1918. In ail of the above Fund. A feature of the evening will be the singing of Miss Ellen Moses, the popu- lar local soprano in patriotic songs. Doors open at 6.30 to ocommenee at 7 Admi ssion: Tickets, Front seats. 1, Second seats, 6d. 1J26 BETHESDA, YNISMEUDWY. DYDD vSADWrRN, CHWEF. 2. 1918. TRADDODIR DARLITH Yn y lie uchod gan y PARCH. R. 0. HUGHES Ar "IEUAN GWYNEDD." Cadeirydd: Mr Jolin Grlffitlvs, goruevh- wyliwr Glob arreni. wyl-?wi- GLofa arreni. Yr elw tuog tuag at gynorthwyo Mr J. Ll. Jones. Ynismcudwv. 2J26F2. hiibbiiwii mi nuiii iim THE YSTRADGYNLAIS & DISTRICT ALLOTMENT HOLDERS AND COTTAGE GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION. Members of tho above Society arc requested to. make immediate applica- tion for Seed Potatoes for the coming: season. The Committee has secured a quantity of Immune Varieties from the Board of Agriculture, and theso will be sold to members practically at cost price. Applications may be made to any member of the Committee or to the hon. secretary, William Thomas, Heol- ygweudd. Ystradgynlais. The Secretary has a selection of second-hand army boots for disposal, from the Board of Agriculture. These are of splt-ndid quality and of low price. 2J2G-F2 AUDITS. YNISCEDWYN ESTATE. The Broconshiise Rent Atifcit wiU be held at the Yniscedwyn Estate Office on Tuesday" January 29th, 1918, from 10.30 i.in. to 4.30 p.m. Tenants are asked to bring with them their last receipts and also the roci ps for the payment of Insurance Policies. The usual Allowances will be given in lieu of dinner. YNISCEDW YN ESTATE. The Glamorganshiie Rent Audit will be held at the Church Hall, Ystaly- fera. on Thursday, January 31st, from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Tenants are asked to bring with them their lasv receipts and also tho receipts for the payment of Insurance Policies. The usual Allow- alloo will be made in lieu of dinner. JOHN P. LEE (Agent). 8J12-26. [BRCONSHIRE WAR PENSIONS LOC¡.t. COMMITTEE. APPLICATIONS are invito! for the :i|>)v,it;nm>nt of a wnoletime official to as^-Lst the Secretary in the work ot the Committee generally and. in par- ticular, to organise the Meiical Tr- ment, Training, and Employment, ot discharged disabled men. at a salary of £2 per week deteririmable by four j wee ks notice,on either side. The .appointment will involve a cer- tain amount of travelling througho:ri rhe County and 3rd Class Railway Fares, but no Subsistence allowance will be paid. Preference will be given to a suit- able candidate who has been dis- charged from H.M. Forces and has a. knowledge of Welsh. Forms of application and further details can be obtained from the un- uersigned, and all applications mutt- bo received on or before the 7th Feb- ruary, 1918. The Bulwark, ALBERT JOLLY, Brecon. Secretary, -,t-em?tary, 21gt Jan. 1916. li-* ST. JOHN'S A.B. (PONTARDAWE) ° NURSING DIVISION. Statement of Account of Social at thr L.B. Drill Hall, Pontardawe, Deceir- ber 12th, 1917. >, £ s d To tickets sold v 15 15 0 I at door > 6 12 0 Refreshments ,4.i 1 0 Battery ?. 0 6 3 Doiiatipiis 0 7 6 JC27 2 3 By Confectionery 2 8 10 Oil 0 1 f, Hire of chiiia 0 12 t Mineral waters 0 10 0 Milk, etc 0 6 10 Printing 0 8 c Cleaner (. 0 7 6 Cash in hand 22 6 7 < 7 2 3 Examined above and coippared with vouchers and found correct, Daniel Morgan (Registrar) Jan. 3, 1918. Tel. 23. Tel. 28 SCALE'S Millinery Special Showof Early Autumn MILLINERY. Hats of Quality in Velours, Felts, &c. Up-to-date (Ready-to-Wear) Hats in Silk, Velvet, Felt,v&c ROWEL SCALE, 7, High Street, PONTARDAWE.. Note THE House for Best Value

500 SOVEREIGNS STOLEN. Five hundred sovereigns, packed in a wooden box, were stoleiv during 'the wee k-end while being sent from Grimsby to Lonpkm by the Great Nor- thern Railway. The coin was dis- patched by the Grimsby branch to too hoa^r office of the London Joint. Stock Bank in Prince-street, on Friday, and was sent, apparently, without special precaution as an ordinary train par- cel. As it had not been .delivered t» the bank by Monday, inquiries *W«FP made, but- so far not the slightest trace of the package has been found. There were no spepal marking on the box, which was wrapped in brow;" paper and tied with jtftaut string, ahd addressed merely to .the bank..

SINGER WHO COULD NOT READ. Sir Frederick Bridge,#1 advocating the development og-music sight read- ing at Trinity College, related that- the other dav an excellent singer who had been before the wurld for a long time (he would not say whether lady or gentleman) had practically admit- ted being afraid to accept certain pro- posals which Sir Frederick had made because of inability to rejjd music at right.

LORD RHONPDA'S LATEST HINT. Lord Rhondda told a conference of local Trade Committees in London 0:1 Thurs.lay that lie wanted them te commence rationing 011 Feb. 25th witll. not only butter and margarine, biu meat also.