The Cambria Daily Leader

? THE  ?;i.y LEADER H&a & IH&s a Larger than that of My othw paper puNtah« in the district of SWANSEA & SOUTH WEST WALES

TheCornerColumn It is forty-four years since one of the ureat Powers was engaged in war in burope. Twelve months ago to-day the Gor- seinon riot charges were heard at the Assizes Mrs. H. D. Williams said of the tpecial meeting of the Swansea Education Committee oft Tuesday that it was the most, ridiculous meeting she had ever at- tended. » » A prisoner who was complimented by Mr. Justice Atkin on the skilful self defence which got him an acquittal. caused a great deal of amusement on Monday by alluding to counsel for the Crown as my friend." During the, summing up in the Swansea tuxi shooting ca.^e on Monday. Sir. Justice Atkin played with the revolver, which was on exhibit in the _'„-use. For some time, it was pomting straight at the jury, and it was amusing to watch the faces of one or two of the jury men. :j( Slang is daily adding to its extensive vocal-iulat-y., Look at 'j III 'aving a decker at you," is a familiar phrase. Docker or decko is often heard •itiiong Anglo-Indians. It is from the Hindostaneo deckla," and means look." It must have been introduced into London slang by soldiers home from India. f'olice-Inspeetor Davies, of the Mi inibles. who is in charge of the Gla- morgan Constabulary at the Swansea Assizes, is a very popular and efficient pthcer. On one occasion he was called upon to act as Welsh interpreter in fcevf-ral cases at the Assizes, and has been warmly complimented on several occa- sions by Mr. Justice Wills and others of Lis Majesty's Judges. if The late Mrs. Craigie llalkett. when a young married woman, was travelling alone. A rathor cheeky young man got into the compartment, and persistently stared at her. Madam," lie' said at last, you are extraordinarily like Her Majesty Victorio." (She was). Mrs. H. suddenly leant forward aud said in (a stugo whisper: I am Her Majesty, but don't tell Albert I'm out on a spree n Henry Fussell, who appeared at the Westminster Police Court, struck a man on ike jaw in the street, and. it was alleged, tried to snatch his watch-chain. To his surprise, he was promptly knocked out." The man happened to be Mr. Harry Williams, formerly the heavyweight boxing champion of the Navy. 1 made a great mistake," declared Russell. Attention has once more I)-en drawn to the danger arising from the bites of jno.rp;ito^ and gnats by the death of Chief Inspector Kolpli from a gnat bite. It is generaily recognised in England, says The .Times ho wserious bites of zhis kind may prove. In England* gnats are only troublesome during hot weather, when their thirst for blood is stimulated by the heat. In the South of England they have almost amounted to a plague, and many cases have been reported of more or less serious bites. There was a lust week in which a man loct the sight of his eye through the bite of a gnat A funny story is told of Wee Oeorgie Wood, who is at the Swansea Empire this week. Recently, a Swansea magis- trate was raking tea in a London tea shop, when his attention was attracted by a handsome boy apparently about seven. He remarked to a friencl. I, What a tine boy." and then, to the amazement, the boy-who was carrying on an intelli- gent discussion on current topics—took a cigarette from his case, lit it, then sauntered to the pay desk, held out a handful of money, and paid the bill. The magistrate was almost gasping at the precocity of the juvenile, when he suddenly realised it was Wee Georcie W ood. The Parson's Cane. Wit,h a, portly form and an ample face Domes the grey old padre with reverend IpaN; I ?nd he swin? a. hlak crutch-hmdied can 1<Tha.t noda unto many a dQor and pane t -A sacred old cane it is td?be aurp. That nods to the rich md nods to the poor; 'i'hat nod? to the lady and n006 to the squire, knd node to the hind in the field and the lyre. it noo-s with a switch and nods with a cur), r() pat a good boy or to poke a nice girt; .And it tarw, and slape on the parson's thigh VVhen ho seee a good horseman a-riding by. T'he parson's old cwne ;s as bald as his pate "Witb rapping and tapping at door and ?at?. 1 i^ith poking in shrubs for live little things, ?,?'):? in-F"t6 with feet and inserts with I win??. £ be parson's old cane M little hit worn 'It nohin? ad,icp and ??tnret) of scorn: jBut it swings in the air with a worthy r i' i d?. ?6 1 he padre goœ by with his reverend < Htride. ? A. KEENE. I -a > ,¡¡, I TO-DAY'S STORY. A group of workmen were passing the dinner hour in political argument. kii interesting deadlock had been reached, ^hen one of the men turned to a mate ho had remained silent during the whole the debata Hill," he said, "you're pretty f;"?d at a argyment! Wot's your Opinion?" I ain't goin' &, eay." said Bill. I threshed the matter out afore with Bib J.?es." '"Ah?' said the other, "and what did: iY'lu arrive at" said Bill, Hoh, 'e arrived at tne orspital, an' I arrived at the police illation!"

I THE EUROPEAN WAR CLOUD. GREAT FINANCIAL I CRISIS. J BROKERS DECLINE TO I DEAL 01 FOUR FAILURES ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE. — ( LATEST WAR MEWS I I THE POSITIONS OF THE POWERS I As announced in our late editions on Tuesday, Austria-Hungary has declared war on Servia. The text of the declaration is given in | the following telegram:— Vienna, July 8.The formal declara- tion of war was published in a special edition of the Otneial Gazette." It is as follows:— The Royal Government of Servia, not having given a satisfactory reply to the presented to it by the Austro- Hungarian Minister in Belgrade on July 24. l!JIJ, the Imperial and Koyal Govern- meu oi Austria-Hungary finds it neces- sitry itself to safeguard its rights and in- terests, and to have recourse for this pur- pose to force of arms. Austria-Hungary therefore considers itself from this moment in a state of war with Sc-rvia. (Signed) "Count Berchtolo, Austro-Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs. -Reuter. The Great Powers. Of course, serious as is war at any [time, the conflict between Austria and i Servia is not in itself the most seriout, matter irom the point of view ot j diplomacy. The great question is: ( Will the Great Powers become in- volved? As we have already pointed out, much depends on the attitude of Germany, which is again dependent on the posi- tion taken up by Russia. In Berlin it is freely stated that should Russia order even a partial mobilisation i ot her forces, Germany would at once ii-elyly-iii other words, war must follow. Meanwhile (as already stated) Great I Britain is making efforts to arrange a friendly conference on the situation. The position of each of the Powers concerned—based upon the latest tele- grams—is indicated below, and there are also messages describing the state of I affairs in Vienna, the movements of troops, etc. Allegations were made of unprovoked (attacks made by Austrian forces on Servian ships and troops. The remarkable financial developments caused by the crisis arc reported below. ————— FRANCE.  France is in favour of mediation, but is itaking steps to place her forces in r<?i. jnt'ss lor mobilisation should necessity arise. She its an ally ot Russia. I —. ROUMANIA. I Roiimama is friendly with Russia and ) Servia, and has warned Bulgaria against attempting to take revenge on Servia dur- ing the war. ———— ————— ISERVIA. Servia has called upon Montent-gro to I aSRist her and the latter has ordered rmobilisation. The Servian Government has retired from Belgrade, the capital, as it is unsuitable for defence, j GREAT BRITAIN. I Sir Edward Grey's proposals for the maintenance of international peace have already been reported. Activity is reported in the British dockyards, and leave has been stopped. -0- AUSTRIA. A ustria has declared war on Servia on the ground that the latter's reply to her demands was unsatisfactory. Austrian troops are reported to have crossed the frontier. The military operations are further reported under separate headings. ————— —————— RUSSIA. The Tsar has declared that he will not allow Servia to be crushed, but it is known that communications are taking place between Austria and Russia, and it is believed that they refer to the extent to which Austria should go in dealing with Servia. Russia, while taking no official stepts, is stated to be mobilising quietly along the frontier, and her atti- tude is causing anxiety. ————— GERMANY. Great naval and military activity is reported from Germany. She has an- nounced her intention of aiding Austria should any other Great Power step in. but she is in favour of localising the con- flict. It is declared in Berlin that should Russia mobilise even a portion of her t'or(es Germany will instantly reply— meaning that war must follow. Germany has declined Sir Ed. Grey's j proposals for a Lonoon conference, but in a very conciliatory war. Keen observation is beins kept upon the tmntieu THE CABINET. LONG SITTING THIS MORNING. The Cabinet sat for more than two hours this (Wednesday) morning. Subsequently Mr. Churchill, Sir Ed- ward Grey and Lord Haldane remained behind NNitli- the Premier for some time. Mr, Churchill visited the Premier be- fore the Cabinet met. The German Ambassador called at the Foreign Office prior to the Cabinet meet- ing. for which Sir EdwartL Grey was twenty minutes late. I FINANCIAL CRISIS. J:P¡EjEDEHTED POSITION ON LONDON I STOCK EX?HAMGE. The crisis has demoralised the financial markets ot the world. In London there has been a serious depreciation of securi- ties consequent on selling orders from the pank-stricken Botirs" of the Conti- nent. In Canada the Stock Exchanges have been closed in consequence of the panic, while from France, and Germany comes news of sensational slumps in values. In America the price of wheat has advanced to an almost unprecedented sum. The Liverpool Stock Exchange has sus- pended operations consequent upon London, advices, stating that the Com- mittee is considering what action to take in view of the war. Although the London Stock Exchange was open to-day, dealers declined to do business in consequence of the European crisis. This is stated to be practically unpre- cedented. Two failures due to the crisis were also announced on the Glasgow Stock Ex- change. THE QUARREL WHAT LEO UP TO THE WAR. The following table shows briefly the events which led up to the declaration of war by Austria: 1878.-Rerlin Congress charges Austria -Hungary witn the occupation 01 Bosnia and Herzegovina, j 1885.—Austria-Hungary saves Servia from destruction by Bulgaria. 1906.-Tariff war between Austria-Hun- gary and Servia. 1908.—Annexation of Bosnia and Herze. govina by Austria-Hungary. 1912.-erho-Hulgariall Alliance with a clause against Austria. 1913.-Servia thrown back from the Adriatic in favour of an independent A lbania. 1914 (June 28).—Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Consort assassinated bv a Pan- Serb. (July 23).— Austria-Hungary serves an ultimatum upon Servia. (July 25).-Servia replies, accepting con- ditionally most of the Austrian de- mands: Austrian Minister leaves Bel- grade. (July 28.-War declared by Austria. 1 --40- MILITARY MOVEMENTS SERVIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS. Belgrade, July 27 (by indirect route).— Military defence preparations are being carried on with feverish activity, and the concentration of troops in the different fortified positions is proceeding' in complete order, in spite of the short time at the authorities disposal. The army headquarters will be estab- lished at Kragujevac, and eventually at Krusevac. General Pavioviteli is acting temporarily as Chief of the General StaS. -Reuter Special. Kragujevac is a strong position about j sixty miles south of Belgrade. The capital, which is indefensible, was aban- doned by the Servians. SHIPS CAPTURED. Nish. Jnlv 27 (by indirect route).—The Servian steamer Poligrad was taken pos- session oi at Orchava by the Austrians, and the passengers on board were de- tained. The Austriana at once hauled dtfwn the Servian colours and replaced them with their own. An Austrian tug, which had already in tow tLe Servian steamer Morava, as well as severa l barges, like- wise took the Deligrad in tow.—Keuter. THE FRENCH ARMY. INQUIRY COMMITTEE ADJOURNS. Paris, Tuesday.—The deputy committee appointed by the Senate and the Chamber to inquire into the situation as regards the war material has reeii adjourned sine die. The inquiry has shown that the actual state of things, especially with regard to the artillery, the commissariat, and the provision of boots for the troops, does not justify the attention given to it re- cently.—Reuter. LOCALISATION I AUSTRIA AND SIR EDWARD GREY'S PROPOSALS. Vienna, July 28.—Sir Maurice de Bun- M>U, the British Ambassador here. this morning visited Count Berchtold and laid before him Sir E. Grey's proposal. The evening newspapers publish the following evidently inspired statements: In weLl-informed circles the view- is held that so far as the aim of Sir Edward Grey's propotials is to localise the conflict I between Austria-Hungary and Servia, Austria-Hungary can declare herself in entire agreement with Sir Edward Grey's remarks. But as regards what hø said as I to the suspension of military operations, tilings hav* proreeded much too far to allow anything to be done in ibis direction.—Keuter, t

LATEST WAR NEWS -op IALLECED UNPROVOKED I ATTACKS. REPORTED PARTIAL MOBILISATION BY RUSSIA. I THE AUSTRIAN ADVANCE. (Keulcr's Foreign Spaial.) Vienna, July 28.—The retail prices of food here to-day in the various public markets, as well as private shops, were suddenly incn"aed from fifty to a hun- I drE'd per cent. *< ??ri?g a scarcity of pro- visions, the public flocked to the markets to lay in stores, and were highly indig- nant when they were asked to pay prices j for vegetables and potatoes far in excess of yesterday's tariff. which was already above the normal rate. Potatoes which could be bought yester- ? day for a penny a pound, to-day cost 3d'j' or -M. Flour was 25 to ?0 per cent, dearer than yesterday, "vhile the price of onions was doubled. Butchers had also in many instances raised the price of meat. As a result of this general increase in the cost of food public demonstrations took place, and in several marts stall- kecjers were assaulted and beaten. The police were sum noned to restore order. The authorities declared that such a sud- den increase in was quite unwar- ranted. ) The Permanent Committee appointed to deal with the q lestion of provisioning, sat to-day to discuss the subject of the regulation of prices, and the exploitation of the public. L. is declared that there is no reason to feel any apprehension re- I garding the supply of food, and thatj there is no necessity for the public to start accumulating stores of provisions, which only tends to raise prices. Official arrangements have been made to take care of the families of the reservists called to the colours. Adults will receive thirteen pence a day in Vienna, and a shilling in the country. Children under eight will be allowed half these sums. In the event of a reservist being killed or reported missing, the allowance will be continued for six months. Withdrawals of money in the various savings Imnks here, which began yester- day, increased in volume to-day. Nearly has been withdrawn from one Bank alone, but new deposits were re- ported amounting to nearly half this sum. These withdrawals are stated not to be due to any doubts of the solvency of the banks, 0111 mainly for the purpose of pro- viding funds for the maintenance of the families of reservists going to the front. j Ndicc Given in Swansea. í The A ustro-Hungarian Vice Consulate in Swansea has received a notice regard- ing mobilisation, and adding that all those who have deserted will receive an amnesty jf they at orice return to Austria and present themselves to the military authorities. The Reported Assassination. The report that the German Minister in I Belgrade has been assassinated is without I foundation. Marching on Belgrade. Paris.—A report received here states that Belgrade will be occupied during the afternoon. The Austrian! troops are concentrated on the opposite side of the Danube. It is also said that a pontoon bridge is in course of construction to take the place of the bridge blown up by the Servians yesterday.-Exchange. I j SERVIAN ALLEGATIONS. 1i Austrians said to have made Unprovoked i- Attacks., j At the Servian Legation on Wednesday a representative of the Exchange Tele- graph Company was informed that fur- I ther information had been received, giving particulars of a number of unpro- voked attacks by Austrian troops on Servian merchant ships on the Danube. Infantry fire had been directed on several Servian vessels, and two of them were boarded by soldiers from Austrian torpedo-hoats, who took down the Servian colours and hoisted the Austrian, Bag.  Details were also Riven of iinng by! Austrian troops upon Servian guard. posts on the frontier. .————— —————. I SUMMARISED TELEGRAMS. I I Montenearin Women Help Troops. Vienna.—The Servian troops, appear to have Valjevo Azice as tTieir objective. A Montenegrin brigade, with mountain ar-j tillery. is near Projob. Montenegrin women are, reported to be assisting in the building of earthworks at certain points, which are kept secret Servian troops which were posted on the Bulgarian border have been trans- ported northward. Servian aviators are flying along the border A ervian general staff-officer is re-j ported to have had a conference at Pod- goritza with the Montenegrin War Minister. News received from several points in the Montenegrin recently acquired terri- tory report disorders and disaffection amongst, the populace, which is opposed to the war. "Compelled to Grasp the Sword." Vienna.—In a manifesto the Emperor declares that the intrigues of malevolent opponents compelled him to grasp the sword after long years of peace. .Paris.-lt is asserted that every mea- sure has been taken vith a view to pos- sibla mobilisation. Polish Outbreaks. I I Vienna.—The reported revolution amongst the Poles in Warsaw is denied. Several powder-magazines blew up there, however, and bomb explosions occxirred at the Post Ofl-.ce.. kltotliet- telegram de- clares that the Warsaw Citadel has been blown up. Many persons have been killed. The British Ambassador laid the peace proposals before Count Berchtold yester- day. but the latter replied that a pnace-r fill settlement wih Servia was impossible With reference to the preceding mes- sage. a Berlin telegram states that Count Berchtold said the British proposals came too late, and that Austria had re- fused Russia's request for a temporary I cessation of hostilities. FOR LATER TELEGRAMS SEE PAGE: SIX. I

I BODY IN RIVER. PROMINENT HAVERFORDWEST MERCHANT'S TRAGIC DEATH. I The body of William Evans, woollen merchant, Haverfordwest, was picked up from the River Cleddau on Wednesday afternoon. A few days ago Mr Evans acted as fore- man to a coroner's jury when an in- quest was held on the budy of a book- stall clerk picked up from the river near the same pot, Mr. Evans, who was a prominent Liberal and a Baptist, was about fifty I years of age, and was successful in business. lie w&6 a member of the Town Council.

I CORSEINON CHAPEL DISPUTE- I ANOTHER ADJOURNMENT íw THE roPE | Of A SErnEMENT. j At Swansea Police Court on Wednes- day, the case in which the He". William. 1 Walters, the prominent figure in the! I Gorseinon "Drama y Noddfa" summoned several members of the congregation for assault, came up for hearing again. Mr. Edward Harris applied for a j further fortnight's adjournment, and ex- i pressed the hope that it would probably be settled by that time. The Chairman (Mr. J. A. Rosser): 1 In ipe so. We will grant the application.

DRUNKENNESS IN SOUTH WALES i REMARKABLE STATEMENT BY SWANSEA'S RECORDER. There an tens of thousands of work- ing men in South Wales who take too much drink," said Mr. Llewelyn Wil- liams, K.C., M.P., during the hearing of a slander action at Glamorgan Assizes j oa Wednesday. j Mr..Justice Lawrence: Surely not tens of thousands. You are not giv-ng the Welsh people a very good character. j -Mr. Llewelyn Williams: I don't say | there are tens of thousands every week. my lord, but in. the course t:.>- jcar. j It is unfortunately too true that in our large industrial centres there arc tliou-i sands, and tens of thousands of honest! men who work hard, and are in every other way respectable, who take too mucJi j drink. It is very sad. + .+'

SWANSEA HOSPITAt PATIENTS. ) The Reception Committee of the Swan- sea Hospital reported that during the five weeks ending July 21st, 2t(> patients had been admitted, and 258 discharged. H9 remained OIl July 'Ist? H9 rpmained on July ?Igt.

MUMBLES ROAD TRAFFIC CENSUS. A census of road traffic was taken by the police at blackl)ill zt ago. 0? the first day the coistabiR counted 1,580 push bicycles, ;);3 motor cars, in addition to scores of motor cycles and ordinary vehicles, passing between Swansea and M. umbles.

HOARSENESS AND CANCER. Sir St. Clair Thompson, in opening a discussion on cancer of the larynx at the Clinical Congress of Surgeons at the Savoy Hotel, declared that no person should be hoarse for more than three weeks without at least securing an examination of the larynx and a skilled inspection of the | voca l chords. The operation for removal of the vocal chord is simple," he added, and the | patient can leave his bed twenty-lour hours afterwards."

SWANSEA CLOTHIER'S FAILURE. I ———— The first meeting of the creditors of Mr. Edmund Johu Dann. who carried on business as l>ann an 1 Co., eloHiisTs. 15 and 16. Wind-stwt. Swansea, was held I at the Swansea Official Receiver's office on Wednesday morning. The receiving order was made on 17th Julv, 1911, on a creditor's petit if A. NO statement as to debtor's financial state was :uatle. The meeting appointed [r. Arthur Collins, of 28, Baldwin-street, Bristol, chartered accountant, trustee, to he as- sisted by a committee of inspection. R

BIMI, A.B. The most remarkable sailor in the world was discovered on tllc- arrin-al of tho steamer Canadia from Batavia (says the ) He is Bimi, a young orang-utan. When the Canadia came into dock Biaii, wear- ing a full sailor's "rig." was discovered in the bow of the vessel busily heaving and casting off linos with astonishing skill and facility. Bimi sits at the head of the crew's table, eats with a knife and fork, and does more work on his watches, it is said, than any other member of the crew.

THE LATEST. r Sir Edward Carson will receive the free- dom of the City of Belfast during his next visit. i .i

THE MATRIC. In the local list of London Matricula- tion Examination successes should have been included the name of Rachel Salmon, of the Swansea Municipal Secondary School.

EARL KITCHENER'S TITLL It was announced in Tuesday night's Gazette that special remainder has been granted to Earl Kitchener to enable I the title to pass to cither of his brother?. j Earl Kitchener is a bachelor. I

BOY SCOUTS' FUND I The amount received by the West Glamorgan Commitlce in aid of the Baden Powell Boy Scouts' Headquarters' En- dowment Fund up to the present j' kmounts to tl6:1. 18s. This does not in- clude the sum of £ 38 given to the local I ,-Un(1. -A 1.

i SPRAYED WITH TAR. t I AMAZING SCENES IN MAIN THOROUGHFARE A T PONTARDULAIS. COUNCIL DISPUTE SEQUEL. I j A remarkable affair was witnessed at Pontardulais c.n Wednesday morning. It appears that Messrs. White Bros., ironmongers, of l'ontardulais, have re- J centiy erected new premises. Soon after the erection of the building a dispute ;arose between the linn and the Swansea j 11 lira I District Council, the Council alleg. ing that the front of the building i' aii ftuci'wucluut'iit, whereas t .'iu úuiedl the allegation. The climax was reached on Wednesday [ morning, when, at about 1 o'clock, M I-. Gabriel Rowel! Thomas, the highway sur- veyor for I the Council at JKforestfach, i arrived on the scene with a number of! men and commenced to pull down the railings in front of the shop. It is alleged that he was, following a conversa-, tion, sprayed with tar. Mr. Trevor Wil- liams, the Chief Surveyor, then arrived upon the cene, and he took Mr. Thomas! to the surgery of Dr. R. J. Isaac, the treat- ment lasting about an hour, after which Mr. Thomas was brought out of the sur- gery enveloped in a long cloak, and taken to his home in a motor-car. Several of the workmen were sprayed, but not seri-j ously injured It is alleged that before j the tar was used Mr. Thomas was warned' of the consequence if he persisted in his, action. A large crowd paraded in Swansea-road, Pontardulais, where the shop was situ- ated, for some time after the affair, and extraordinary scents were witnessed.

OYSTERMOUTH WATER SUPPLY, PROPOSAL TO ERECT A TOWER FOR SLADE DISTRICT. I l At a meeting of the Oystermouth Cotiii- I oil on Tuesday, the &ur\evor submitted! drawings, etc. of the proposed new reservoir at Newton with a view to approval by the Council, and authority to advertise for tenders for the construction of same. Councillor Harry Bosworth: Will the reservoir supply the houses now being! built in the Sladc district* above the! Mum bles Cemetery. Surveyor: No, it will not; but a water tower will be constructed at a cost of about C.500, ivhich will supply the di-striet: with water. At this juncture the reporters were asked to retire in order that the. matter could be con idcred "in camera."

FORMER TOWN CLERK'S ESTATE. Mr. John Thomas, Springfield, F(vnone.1 Swan"ea, for many years to'vu (-Ieri,- of,I Swansea, who died 1st Iltii,.A last, aged 63 'I years, left estate of gross value of £ 19,U19 15s. tid., with net personalty of ttl3.!J29 o. ad. Probate has been granted to his sister. Miss Charlotte Thomas, the sole executrix, to whom he left ail his property.

POST OFFICE INQUIRY. The Postmaster-General has appointed the following committee to inquire into l the Holt li.cport, and the decisions based on its recommendations:— Sir George fetegmann Gibh (chairman). bir Alexander rreeman King, K.C.B. Mr. Roland .Fjeld Wukins, C.H. Mr. George llaroid Stuart. Mr. Harry rCobert loung. Ivi r. Stuart and Mr. Young represent the trade unions ol postal servants.

WELSH TINPLATE MAKERS. | rR S I The annual meeting of the Welsh Plate l and Sheet Makers' Association was held on Tuesday at the Metropole Hotel, Swansea. To the general regret of the members Mr. E. Gibbins, whose ser- n(. to the Association are so widely ap- preciated, was unable to be present through illness. The Deput'-Chainnan (Major David Lewis, Goiseiiion,), consequently occupied the chair. Mr. F. W. Gihbins was unanimously re- elected chairman for the ensuing year, and a sincere vote 01 sympathy was passed with him in his illness, it was agreed, in view of the present large membership" that there he now two deputy-chairmen. Major Lewis was re-elected and Mr. F. W. Gilbertson was elected to fill the new posi- tion. The members of the existing Ex ecu- j tive Committee were re-elected, with three) new members added. j

CAOtT'S TRAGIC DEATH. -1 Cadet-Sergeant II. Kirby, of the Univer- sity of London Officers' Training Corps, who was injured while practising mine- laying at Smallshot Camp last Saturday, died at the Connaught Military Hospital, Aldershot, ou Tuesday.

KiNC AND KHEDIVE. I The King and Earl Kitchener have telegraphed their congratulations to the Khedive on his escape from attempted assassination during his visit to Con- stantinople.

TWO SWANSEA MODERATORS. I The Rev. Evan Evans and Mr. R. F. Gee, ot Swansea, have been appointed Moderators of the West Glamorgan Eng- lish C.M. Presbytery for the ensuing twelve months. It is the custom to select ministerial and lay Moderators, to serve I for periods of six months each.

STRANG: PETS. I The craze for strange animals grows I stronger every day among rich women. Snakes, pigs, and monkeys are domesti- cated as pets. A young countess has a pet squirre L which she keeps m.?tiy ht the pocket of her sport6 coat. She puts it to gleop hy rros?in? its paws one on  each of its eves, when it rolls-into a bail, and does not w&ko uiitil she. wishes,.

I 1.- r COAL,,EPORT. I r'j "3? no a.'tyi<iUon iiv.the aea. uouse ooai market to-day, no car- óU'o being OIl vücr. Yorkshire. WTaiie- • ?A -U&. (kl. Arrivals V. J THE NATIONALISTS. 1 Irish Nationalist party ,li«id' meeting w-UiJioas to-day to consider Amond- LliJ.. EX-IN SFECTOff SYTrlE. of CriulÍhal .dhl\:i: tl.Xlay die- .£i:.pee.i of Ex-fz-fpeeter fcyuie. l L :.i_PLL~ £ TEEiu T CORKER. Negotiations with regard to Temple- stroiit corner improvements are still pro- e-cclng. EOSOUGH j&OUNDABIES. Dcp-itatioa of Coc&M~t Cornell met Swansea Parliamentary. Committee thie afternoon with reference to extension ;J oorougli Frinoiple of al enfranchisement accepted* which i, d.,S no differential rating, and Ccekett will have t-.onc proportion oi vei.-resontation as oher, j^srts c? rough. School children entitled 10 < oy same educational privileges ..as losea scholars. Definite borough boundary Echeme recommended will before Swansea Council on Friday. BE-ITOSTEBBTTun. o cind b Bestwick 0 b Grefcor 5' „.i-s c 1. F. Eea/bon, b Creber 35 Oppenheirc Sdchards b Creber .21 Cooper, c Whitington, b Restwiek .19 fj Prosser, b Bestwick 0 rundale, c Whit,tington, b Creber 4 31. Be van, b B^stwick 2 L Morris, net out 3 b Creber a S, C. Williams, c sub, b Creber 4 Exirad 6 v Total 9Z Creber took six wickets for 33 runs, and Eccrviek four f47 49. :CZ8TER.ó.u.IPE: 51 all ov*. Eseex -•c..vr, 135 10(> vric in two iiours; forty miuTT^s. all out. Notts wan 101 to wiu. two hours and a half. ?• VilliY EABL 1, SA5FOKD 2, 3. ■ ran: Abcttrd. Lor.gtown. New York, f 'halia, Ecronader. Lord Weetbury, •r ;■ h:1, Blackcap, Cliatham II.. Single E 2. MOO-N- -i,R 1, LADY HAMBURG 2, MOON- 3.—Eight ran. « V Swansea Mercantile Co., Ltd. 18. PARK STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES DAILY from .£10 to 11,000. No Charge T nless Business Done. Bills Discounted. Strictly Private and Corrfi- dential. Tor further particulars apply- H. B. JONES, )La Directory