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I DEADLY FOES. "-v t DRINK AND THE WORKERS. IMPORTANT DEPUTATION TO CHANCELLOR OF EXCHEQUER. THE KING'S CONCERN A very important deputation from the Shipbuilding Employers" Federation, with regard to excessive drinking, was received at the Treasury yesterday by the Chancel- lor of the Exchequer and the Secretary for Scotland. In the view of the deputation, }r.. rder to meet the requirements ,f,; the present urgent time, it is essential that there thou Id be a total prohibition of the"sale of excisable drink during the period of the war. It was stated that in many cases men were working fewer hours than before the tA ar, and this was principally due to the question of drink. The cost of the drink habit was suffi- ciently illustrated by the cafie of a bettle- ship coming in for immediate repairs and having these repairs d-played a whole day through the ab.senee of the riveters for the purpose of drink and conviviality. This ca..q, was one of hundreds. The King's Concern. Mr. Lloyd George, in his reply. spoke of the King's interest iu this question. He c,aid:- I had the privilege of an audience with his Majesty this morning. I am permitted to say by him that he is very deeply concerned on this very question- very deeply concerned-and the concern which is felt by him is, I am certain, shared by all his subjects in this country. Mr. Lloyd George spoke significantly of the workmen themselves getting more and more prepared to accept very drastic action in reference to the question of drink" "Nothing but root-and-branch methods will be of the slightest avail in dealing with this evii. If we are to settle militarism we must first of all settle with the drink. We arc fighting Germany, Austria, and Drink, and as far as I can see the greatest of these three deadly foes is drink." Total Prohibition? I Mr. Lloyd George, says a London cor- rcepoBdaut, it:<< evidently much im- pressed by the eafW, for total prohibitum by the important deputation that we-itel upon him. Public opinion in London is being prepared for that revolutionary measure. May people think that it will necessary, if we prohibit the sale of alcoholic liquors, to mak eit spply to the whole kingdom, for if it applies only to ccrtain areas tho workmen in those areas may natraraliy resent Ix-ing singled out in a ninvidious manner. Tliey say that if the workman on the Clyde, the Mersey, or the Tyne must go without his drinks, t- > should the man who belongs to a West End club.
■— ■ —I TAUBE'S FUTILE RAID.…
■— ■ —I TAUBE'S FUTILE RAID. I Paris. Monday..—A Taube flew over Oa«?el (Nord) at eight o 'clor-k titi, morn- ing, and threw six bombs, doing no dam- age. The machine then passed over Jlazebrouck and -Waille.ii .Ile uter.
.DERIDING THE KING'S UNIFORM.…
DERIDING THE KING'S UNIFORM. I Because, according to witnesses, he told I a soldier in a public-house that it showed I lack of intelligence to wear the King's uniform. Patrick Mahon, carpenter, was sentenced to three months' hard labour at Publin yesterday.
SOLDIER SHOT AT CHEUSFORB.I
SOLDIER SHOT AT CHEUSFORB. I Corporal Herbert Sidney Rutland, 4th Berkshire Rpgimert, who died at Chelms- ford yesterday, had been wounded by a revolver which went off when being handed by Rutland to a comrade. The t,oldier-, did not know that the weapon was loaded.
PRIZE FOR THORDIS. I
PRIZE FOR THORDIS. I The Syren and Shipping" has awarded the. prize of £ 500 to the captain and crew of the Thordis for being the first British merchant vessel to sink a German submarine. The captain of the Alston doe,s not claim to have sunk an pnerny submarine. Other sums sub- scribed by readers of the Syren and Shipping" bring the total prize for the
COLD BEPLAGED BY PEAS. I
COLD BEPLAGED BY PEAS. I A sum of < £ 6,000 has been stolen from the Banco di Malta. A good deal of reticence is manifested ps to details, but it is announced that; when suspicions were aroused a number of bags in the strong-room, supposed to con-tain ea^sb, were found to be filled with peas. This is the first occurrence of the kind einee -Malta became a British possession.
DUTCH STEAMER MINED. I
DUTCH STEAMER MINED. I Another Dutch steamer nas been lost. While on a voyage from Rotterdam to Hull ttif, the name oi which is given as Emstl, was wrecked by an ex- plosion, which occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday. Barely had the crew launched the boats "witen the voasel sank, carrying wit n it ail the men's belongings. Some hours later the captain and crew I 01 ?' were reacupd by the Grimsby trawler Pirvswoid, who look them into port last night. On') of the men, in- jured by the explosion, was removed to I' hospital. In an interview the captain stated ihat ha was satisfied that tlie disaster was due lo a mine.
" ILADY ST. DAVID'S 1
I LADY ST. DAVID'S 1 END OF A NOBLE LIFE OF EARNEST LABOUR. I PIONEER OF HURSma I We regret to announce the death of Lady St. David's, which occurred in a London nursing home early this morn- ing, following upon a short illness. She W3, married to Lord St. David's, then Mr. John Wynford Phillips, in J888, and she leaves two sons, both oi whom are in the Army. IAICIV St. David's was one of the most prominent figures in Libera.!ism in South Wales. In all movements for the good of tbe people site had (taken an active part, and her work in connection with the South Wales Nurmng Association will never be forgotten. J.t was largely due to her Ladyship's efforis that the association was started, and she was the moving spirit, of it since its inception. To the prosecution of this noble work she brought an unflagging zeal and an untiring energy. She TOW frequently at Swansea, and made a mosli: eloquent appeal for the cause at a. meet- ing held at St. James's Hall about six years ago. k It was her greet desire to see a trained and nurse at the disposal of every parish in South Wales, and with the idea, of achieving this object the South Wales N u rising Association was formed. The excellent work the associa- hon Ims done. and is doing, to-day, will alone serve to keep her Ladyship's memory green in South Wales for many years to oome. Lady St. David's was a prominent member of the Liberal Social Council in London. A Noble Monument. M T. Aeron Thomas, who was closely associated with her Lsidysb ip in the work of the nursing association and other movements, paid a well deserved tribute to her public service when, in conversa- tion with a c. Leader reporter, she l'e- marked: "Lady St. David's was inter- ested in everything that made for the good of Wales and the country gene- rally."
RUMANIA DEFIES GERMANY.
RUMANIA DEFIES GERMANY. Renter's Agency learns from a diplo- matic source that recently the German Government brought strong diplomatic pressure to bear upon Rumania in order to permit a German army corps to pass through that country en route for Turkey. The Rumanian Government, however, refused.
MEDAL FOR PLUCKY ENGINEER.…
MEDAL FOR PLUCKY ENGINEER. A bronze medal has been awarded by the King, at the instance of the Board of Trade, to Stanley Robinson, second engi- neer of the s.s. Oakby for gallantry when the ship was torpedoed in the Channel. Similar recognition is made of the con- duct of Dudley L. H. Hoare, apprentice, s.s. Empress, when a seaman was washed overboard in the Bay of Biscay.
-SHIPS SUNK WITHOUT WARNING.…
SHIPS SUNK WITHOUT WARNING. Amsterdam. Monday .-The reported chaase of a German fubmarine by the British steamer Brussels (denied in another message) has augere-d tlie Ger- mans, and the Admiralty is about to issue all order to eubmajinets to sink all British moxchaiitruen without warning. The reason given is that the merchant- men are armed and have fired at sub- marines, being therefore considered by the Gerinans as men-of-war.—Exchange.
INDEMNITY BILL PASSED.
INDEMNITY BILL PASSED. C,&petow i Tues-kiy.—In the Union House of Assembly, the Indemnity Bill wa,s read the third time and passed. In th., Budget debate Mr. JfLg,er, a member of the Opposition, urged the strictest I eocnomy, apart from the w ar, but em- phasised that no money could be grudged to bring the war to a successful conclu- SiOD,
FATAL CRUISER COLLISION.
FATAL CRUISER COLLISION. Three naval men belonging to a British cruiser lost their lives owing to an un- avoidable collision with a destroyer. An inquest was held at Chatham yesterday on the bodies of John Pain .shipwright, and Arthur Kobin?on, stoker. It was stated that the third man, George McLean, master-at-arms, was terribly crushed, and had to be buried at sea. Captain F. G. St. John, who was in command of the criiiser, tbo name of which was not made known, said that owing to heavy fog, a destroyer came into collision with the cruiser, crushing the three men against a screen and causing instantaneous death in all three cases. A verdict of accidental death was re- turned.
STRASBURC'S RACE FOR SAFETY.…
STRASBURC'S RACE FOR SAFETY. I One of the greatest naval mysteries of the war, the disappearance of the fast German cruiser Strasburg after the out. break of hostilities, has l>een solved at last. The cruiser, according to a remark- able article in the New York Herald." is now with tin* rest of the German High Seas Fleet at Kiel. The story of her dash for home is told by Mr: Herebrt B. We watched the Straeburg coal at Horta, Island of Fayal, in the Azores group, on July 2d and 29, and at midnight saw her creep away to sea. W???ii the Strasburg finally steamed away, says Mr. Swopo, "she had coal erven in her rorecastle. She must I have carried about 1,300 tons more than her gross carrying ability. Her com- mander knew that hostilities wore immi- nent between his country and Great ¡ Britain. Thus he came into the Englit-ih Chan- nel. He dismantled his wireless so th.it by no chance should a message give away his position. This cut him off, and 'te. had to go blindly through a hostile sea. not knowing whether or not he was to be blown to the bottom. Two hours after the Stra-sburg. sea worn and with engines racked, dropped anchor in the' Kiel CaIlal war was de- I clare
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UNDER FALS1 FLAG. Evidence at the Inquest FALABA S CHIEF OFFICER S STORY. I I Steam Drifter's Effort to Ram Submarine. (By Our Own Reporter.) At the inquest at Milford to-day on the bodies of eight people drowned by the sinking of the Falaba on Sunday, a ver- dict of death due to exposure following the sinking of the vessel by a German submarine was returned. The inquest on eight victims of the Falaba tragedy was conducted by the Pembrokshire Coroner, Mr. H. G. Price, at the County Sessions House, Milford Haven to-day. So far only eight bodies have been re- covered, among them being that of a male passenger, about 27 years 01 age, which up to this morning remained unidentified. Those upon whom inquests were held were Captain Frederick J. Davies, Thomas Evans, J. Dawson, Leslie Blakony, Walter Ernest Wallace, Frank Ellison, John I Meyer and another. Mr. W. H. Bryant, solicitor, Pembroke, represented the Admiralty, and Mr. R T.' P. Williams, Haverfordwest., was for the I owners of the Falaba, and Lieut. Cres- pigW» who is in charge of the mine- sweepers at Milford, and Chief Inspector Morgan were also present on behalf of the Admiralty. The Coroner, in opening, stated that the Falaba lesft Liverpool on Saturday after- noon for West Africa. All seemed to have gone well until about mid-day on Sunday, when what ultimately proved to be a Ger- mau submarine was sighted somewhere about 55 miles south-west of the Smalls. Some sort of a warning was apparently givej), but before the pople were able to get clear of the ship a torpedo was fired, with the result that these eight people, and a good many others, lost their lives. After hearing the evidence he did not think the jury would have any difficulty in arriving at the cause of their deaths. Owners' Sympathy. I Mr. R. T. P. Williams, on behalf of Messrs. Elder Dempster and Co., ex- pressed deep sympathy with the families of those who had lost their lives, and with the survivors, who must have gone through a trying and distressing time. On behalf of the Admiralty, Mr. Bryant said he wished to associate himself with the statements, and express the Admi- ralty's deep sympathy in the case. I Chief Officer's Story. Captain Walter Cameron Baxter, chief officer of the Falaba, gave a graphic narra- tive in the course of his evidence. He said the ship left Liverpool on Satur- day afternoon for the West Coast of Africa. She was a ship of 3,011 tons regis- ter. The crew was roughly 100, and there were 150 passengers. The cargo was a general one, consisting chiefly of Govern- ment stores. All went well until 11.40 on Sunday. About that time witness and the third officer were on watch. His colleague first sighted the submarine three miles away, two points above the starboard beam. She was flying a flag which we ob- served to be the white ensign, but she afterwards hauled it down. The captain put on full speed ahead and altered his course. At the skime time the crew were ordered to stand by the boats. The sub- marine was 4holit a quarter of an hour overhauling us. She was a boat of 16 to IS knots, and we were only 13 knots. When we became suspicious of the nationality of the craft our wireless operator sent out a message that a submarine flying the white ensign was following the ship. We were at this point 40 to 50 miles south-west of the Smalls. We stopped immediately, and made to aba-ndcn the ship, and it was now that the submarine hoisted the German Hag. Stop and abandon ship was her signal. We were quite close to her at tbis time." The Coroner: Did you obey the signal ? —No, not for a time. The Coroner: Then she put up another signal Stop or I will fire into "ou H:- Yes. Witness added: "The captain a.sked for my advice, and I sa.id, Y CR, eing there are many passengers on board. We stand no chance." Then the liner was stopped. We got out all the boats." continued witn, and the submarine did not speak to us afterwards. Five boats were ent out before we were torpedoed, each of whieh was capable of holding 50 or GO passengers. The first boat capsized, and two otbeT boah, were got away with all possible speed. Everything that would float was thrown overboard." No Warning Given. I Witness was at this point questioned by the Coroner as to the circumstances of the sinking of the first lifeboat, and was understood to reply it was caused by some passengers jumping into it. The sub- marine, he continued, steamed from the port to the starboard quarter, and getting into position fired the torpedo. The Coroner: Did she give you any warn- ing that she was about to torpedo you? Witness: None whatever. After the ship was actually torpedoed there were four boats which did Dot gpt away. The Coroner- 1 suppose the submarine oould see them herself? Witnefw: I could iii)f. r. There was no number en the submarine, which could hardly be detected as she was similar in colour to the water. Beyond these two signals, "Ahandon ship Hand" Stol-) 01 I fire," did you re- ceive any coiiiiii uriicatiort'N, one. The chief officer, continuing, said the crewr ot the submarine came up on deck, and many of theiii were dressed in khaki. They made no attempt at rescue. The first: lifeboat passed quite close to them. The submarine went a.way almost at once. Witness was supervising the launching of the boats. I was putting the last forty persons into a boat," he said, when the explosion of the torpedo blew us to pieces. I remained on board until the liner sank ten minutes after she was torpedoed." r Captain's Last Act. I Ihe Coroner: When did you last see the captain?—He brought a ladv along to me and said she was the last lady, and asked me to put her in the gig. I never saw him after that. Where did the torpedo strike the ship? Right opposite the wireless room. j J Was there an explosion?—Yes. a terrible l explosion? Witness stated that he was in the water for about two hours before being picked up. Most of the crew were Englishmen. The Coroner: flow long from the time you stopped the ship did they firer-About; live minutes. Replying to Mr. Bryant, witness said that the submarine was about 150 yards away from the laluba when she fired. I suppose it was quite clear to the sub- marine that all the passengers and crew had not left? Witness added that it was rather choppy, but the weather was very clear. Passengers Killed. Did the torpedo actuallv kill some of the passengers?—I should think it did. Had the submarine any guns? They had two on deck, one forward and one aft. Can you say what colour was the sub- marine.-—It. was about the same colour as the water. Itvery hard 10 identify her? Did she submerge after she fired?—I was too bilsy to notice, but I think she did. Were the guns manned?—There were (about. 14 men on deck altogether. There wore none -at the guns when thev came up. Coroner: Are yoti sure that these men on the submarine were in khaki, and not in yellow oilskins ?-They were not in yellow oilskins. i Sergeant Ireharne produced a letter on the body of J. Dawson, pointing to his identity. On the body of Corpl. Wallace wa.s also found a document proving to his identity. On the other unidentified man was £,10 in gold, a gold pin of a horse-shoe shape, a silver match-box, and a small silk lianderchiei. Witness added that he took some of the passengers and crew to have a look at him. but thev failed to identify him. Chased the Pirate. (.aptain George Wright, of the Lowestoft steam drifter Eileen Emma, who Went to the rescue of the passengers and crew, said when he first sighted the Falaba and the submarine they were ¡¡Í.'t or seven miles apart. Coroner: "i ou must have seen the 611 b- marine before the Falaba. saw her?—Yes, I saw the ~ubmarin > sonip time before that. I s a-i t. e cotnung tower of the snh- I marine half a mile a head of IlS. and we chased her. She wa: then going in a south-easterly direction. Sank in Ten Minutes. When the submarine torpedoed the ¡ Falaba, Captain Wright continued, the Eileen Emma wa-s 3(11) yards away, and the steamer 6an i about ten miI\Uk.'S'1 A,? soon &s she nred the torped) the gu!?- marine proceeded to the south-east. She remained near the scene until the Falaba sank, and then raced south-west. Did yoi go up to the steamer?— Y es, and picked up as many people as we could. How many did you pick up?—About 50 out of the water, and we took up the rest from the boate, including the cap- tain. Out of these, six others died on board the Eileen Emma. Witness added there was a choppy sea but at the spot the, water was pretty smooth, as there was oil over it. Replying to Mr. Bryant, witness said! that the disaster happened about ouei o clock. He noticed that the submarine flew flags, but he could not ascertain them. Mr. Bryant: Did the (submarine make any effort at all to rescue any of the pas. sengers?—N o, sir Witness added that the submarine carried gUM, but they were not manned About, an hour after the disaster four other drifters arrive], the Whenlock, George baker, Orient H., and Emulate. and Eni'llitte. Replyng to a juryman, witness said they did not see. any Government patrol boats. He came up to the destroyers ¡ about 3f miles away. Heard Reports. I ( Dennis Randal.son, skipper of the When lock t said that they thought they heard reports, and after coming on deck isaw the steamer about six or seven miles away. They went towards her. When within half a mite of her they saw the small boatB. They picked up eight persons, two of whom died afterv arda. (Continued on page Five).
I BATTLE ON THE ICE
I BATTLE ON THE ICE FAILURE WHICH LED TO ANNIHILATION | OF TROOPS. I I RUSSIAN VICTORY The desperate nature of the fighting in which the Russian armies are now en- gaged is indicated in the following official message, in which it is stated that an action was fought on the frozen-over I Lake Doussia. The Germans attempted to carry out an enveloping movement, but the troops which penetrated the lineö were annihilated. Petrograd, Tuesday.—An official com- n\unique issued law last: night bays;- From oihci?i documents which we have taken it would ap?ar that the Germans i attache enormju? impDrt.anc to their offensive movement in t1w 1'ran?-Niewa d?trict, wiuch failed on March 27th. Prinapabatack was assigned to the 31st Division, which was supported by tnree reserve regiments with a large body of cavalry. On a Frozen Lake. These troops advanced from Calvara on Krosno with, orders to push forward at all costs to Lodzie, and to cut off our forces which were engaging the German Army west of that from. The Germans, in executing this plan, made prodigious efforts, and even at- tempted to envelop on the ice of Lake Doutisia our right wing, which was operating north ot Lodzie, moving over tho ice of the lake. The Germans also attempted to turn our position, in the parage between the lake and Symno. In two instances, hoyv- ei er, near the villages of Zebrziski and Metelitza, we developed counter-attacks against the German troops which had penetrated our rear and annihilated them entirely. During tho engagement in which we took German trendies on March :!7th, near the village of Vakh, in the direc- tion of Octroleraka, Captain Suvoroti leapt into the enemy's trench, and cap- turing a machine gun, turned it and opened a murderous fire against the Ger- Jean reserve, which had come up in sup- port. During the last few days on the left bank of tho Vistula, Germans have been very economical in their artillery tire. It would appear that German forces in that region have been considrably weakened.
-'-.._-,-.--,-I COMEDIENNE'S…
COMEDIENNE'S SCENERY ON FIRE. I Scenery stores, motor garage, and work- shops belonging to Miss Vesta Victoria, at Loughborough Park, Brixton, were severely dam aged by fire early yesterday,
tyilSSSKG UNICti SOLDIERS.I
tyilSSSKG UNICti SOLDIERS. I Capetowq. Monday.—It is officially an- nounced that 43 men of the Union forces, reported missing after the engagements on March 20, are now ascertained to be prisoners in the hands of the German- I
HEATH MAYOR At-,10 COUNTY…
HEATH MAYOR At-,10 COUNTY COUNCIL The Mayor of Neath, Councillor Mat- thew Arnold, has lweii nominated by the Neath Liberal Club to contest the vacancy on the County Council created by the ele- vation 01 Mr. Hopkin Morgan, J.P., to the Aldermanic Bench.
BOMBS ? BRITISH WARSHIP. I…
BOMBS ? BRITISH WARSHIP. Constantinople states the following com- munique. has been issued from the Turk- ish Headquarters: Yesterday one of our seaplanes dropped bombs oil a British warship cruising out- side the Dardanelles.
KAISER'S COUSINS REGAIN HEALTH.…
KAISER'S COUSINS REGAIN HEALTH. Amsterdam, Tuesday.—The Vossische Zc.iO ung announces that the Princes Friedrich Sigismund and Friedrich Karl of Prussia, distant cousins of the Emperor Wiliiam. who for some weeks have been seriously ill, the former with an affection of the heart, and the latter with suppuration of the jaw, have now recovered, and ha.ve resumed service as staff officers.
WOMEN TRAMWAY CONDUCTORS.…
WOMEN TRAMWAY CONDUCTORS. So many of the men employed on the Glasgow tramways are in the Army that the corporation committee which looks after these affairs has decided to try the experiment of woonen cond uctors. The experiment began on Sunday, when two of the women engaged in office work of the de.partment. were put on as conductors on the route running from Dnmbreek to the University, two of the best residential districts of the city. They wore blue uniform coats, skints, and peaked caps with nickel facings.
GERMAN RAILWAY WRECKERS.I
GERMAN RAILWAY WRECKERS. Garub (German South-West Africa). Sunday.—Following on yesterday's reeon- naisance by the enemy's airmen, loud re- ports and explosions came from the neighbourhood of Ans in the afternoon and evening in long and regular series. These explosions usually announce the retirement further inland of tho main German force. They proceed from the dynamiting of the railway. froiu the The operation ot tearing ? Ji? ?nd taking it away bolus bolus has a? parently been discontinued, as it is not speedy enough a form of destruction.
VENEZELOS AND NEUTRALITY.I
VENEZELOS AND NEUTRALITY. Athens, Monday.—Enthusiastic recep- I tiOD was accorded M. N-. N'eliezelos at Plia- lerun on his return from Spezzio. several people falling in the sea owing to the crush. They were rescued. At a private meeting of deputies, M. Venezelos said without sorye sacrifice States cannot aggrandise them-selve* Whether Bulgaria abandons neutrality or not she is certain to realise benefits from both sides. Bulgaria would not have dared to attack Greece, had Greece de- cided to move, because in the event of the victory of the Triple she would hare risked losing even whitt sue now pog. t3(-g:e(1
LONG STRUGGLE. I
LONG STRUGGLE. CHURCH WORK IN WALES SOUTH WALES CONCRECATIOSAL UNION MEETWCS, GLAMOUR OF SECTARIAN STRIFE The annual meetings of the South Wales Congregational Union were opened on Tuesday morning in ?t. Helen's Congre- gational Church, Swansea, the Rev. Jona- than Evans, Penarth (president) in the chair. Mr. J. C. Meggitt, J.P., Barry (trea- surer), presented the financial statement. Th?re lias be?!! a great reduction in the amouut of the grant from the Church Aid Society, which last year had been £454). The receipts had been ,ti.ll) lis. 3d. Last year began with a bajacee due to the treasurer of X21 iils. i-d. Giants of tbaO JUs. had been made to 47 churches, and the year ended with a balance of £ 5 làs. •Id. The grant from the Church Aid Society would this year .be reduced again by ?IL50. i, No Cortributions. In this connection Mr. Meggitt pointed out that there were 42 churcnws through- out South Wale-s which had not made any contribution towards untiring good this deficiency. This year a specif effort, would be made to get contributions iroiu Pi cry church, failing which there wouid have to ir2 serious curtailment. A sum of £ -ji.240 in the capital fund had remained if-tact throughout tho ;>ea.r. From the central fuiul £ 701 had been distributed to needy churches last year, and this year a sum oi had been allocated. For Wal? altogether £ 1,85.S had bM'u given, which was a üfth of the whoJe amount. ThiB was an indication of th? large numbH of needy ehurchM in Wales. The report presented by the secretary, the Hev. D. J. Thomas (Carmarthen) gave particulars of loans lor church buildings. These included tlOO ior Mansclton, and XlOt) for Rhyddings, Swansea. The Secretary's annual report said the treasurer's report was much more satis- factory than the executive committee i' x-I pected it would he. Last 'ear. the Central Fund Administration Committee t-ot ed a large grant of i:611 10s. to this union; tins year the grant voted was ¡£1,070, an increase of £J2::1 10s. The Central Fund grant of £1,1;7il and the church aid grant of £ 400 amounted to 2.1,470-all received from the Cougrega- LI(iial Union of England and W ales for ¡ the support of our ministers and churches in South Wales. Thetotal income of the Central Fund Committeo '?as not quite ?r'.OM, 60 that more than a tenth of that amot nt comes to Wales. The Welsh Bill. I With reference to the Welsh Disestab- lishment, Postponement Bill, the report stated: "It is with, reluctance that your Executive makes any referenco at all to this Bill during the terrible crisis in the history of our nation, and it sincerely hopes that this question of the Church in \Vale~, which has hampered the activities of religious people iu the Principality, and given rise to "0 much bitterness and personal recriminat ions will be finished with as soon as }>ossible. The Executive Committee has confidence in the Govern- ment thaa, while it ia ready to meet the claims of leaders of the Opposition In a conciliatory and generous spirit, it will not incorporate in the proposed Postpone- ment Bill any clause that will imperil ihe operation of the Welsh Cliureh Act in due course, and facilitate the agi-tra- tion for its repeal, with all the bitter sectarian accompaniments. "Your committee rejoices at the prospect of the culmination and close of the long struggle for religious equality in Wales, and the removal of this most harrassing and disturbing question, so that the Christian churches of Wales may carry on their work of evangelisation and re- ligious instruction in peace and quiet in I I P? the Principality, and especially in the populous cities of South Wales. Grave and serious problems, of a religious, social, and industrial character, are pres- sing for solution, and the Christian Church undisturbed by strife and con- tention, should bring its best talent and consecrated enthusiasm to bear on the great work of' solving Uie.se problems. At this hour especially, tho clamour of sectarian strife should cease all discordant voices should be hushed, and in humiliation and prayer our churches should cry to Almighty God to give us peace again in our time. The young men of our churches larei given themselves to the service of their country in the spirit of lofty patriotism. We rejoice to think that our Congrega- tional churches have not been found wanting when the call Of the nation came to it- men and women for the Mdf-?acrince, homage and loyalty; and in F?o doing, w;, believe they are answering the call of the I Kingdom of God. whose essence is love for the weak, and despised, and helpless.' Ministers Who Have Gone. i Among the obituary notices references were made to the Rev. Thomas John, D.D., of Llanelly, and the Rev. W. Emlyii Jones, Morriston. Dr. John was a mem- ber of the Executive Committee, and the Rev. W. Emlyn Jones, for many years was secretary of the South Wales Congre- gational Church Aid Society. The report was adopted. Hr. Lewis, moving a vote of condolence with the rela- tives, said it was unnecessary to dwell on the matter, for they were all familiar with their names and work. Their names had II been household words for half a century The vote was passed, all standing in silence. Financial Difficulties. I The Secretary said they looked forward to financial difficult}; but had deeided to give the usual grants to the churches this year. It might, however, be neces- sary for the executive, at its discretion, to make fome reduction in the last quarter. Among the churches receiving are Bishopstoi^ Clydach. Port Talbot. and Ystradgynlais. The New President. I R.'v. W. Dvfodwg Davies unaiii-| (Co,il.inued on Parsi,
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