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MARTIAL LAW INI U.S.
MARTIAL LAW IN U.S. jlUT GERMAN PLOTS. How Food Riots Were Engineered. j New York, Thursday.-Secret service f agents are reported to be shadowing oer- ftain suspects who have been lurking about munition, factories. New York. Thursday.—Advices from ::N& Britain (ConIl?ct:ir1Ü;. report theiiy*- teri-ou- outbreak of a score of apparently incendiary fires throughout the city. Martial law is in force. There are a t large number of munition factories here. PLOT TO DESTROY WORKS. The Youngs town (Ohio) police have an- nounced th? digeovery of a plot to blow up \th large plant of the Youngstown Shaet iand Tube Company., Two Turks, carrying ,'large quantities of dynamite, have been OMTPstcd. Another outbreak of food riots is re- ported from Philadelphia. A number of -wonlen, mostly Jewish, overturned the setable carts.—Exchange. t., 14,000 RIOT FUND. New York, Thursday.—The "Tribune" | and the- Sun" both declare that it has i been learned that the recent food riots engineered with the aid of German ;money, in an effort to strengthen the bnovement for an embargo on the export of !food to the Allies. It is learned that R4,000 was distri- buted to reveral of the leading rioters through a pro-German east side dentist.- Exchange. TEN CASUALTIES. Philadelphia, Thursday.—One man was 'tilled and nine injured in riots started by ;wives of strikers at the Franklyn sugar (refineries. The women marched to the ^refinery shouting, We are starving!" and attacked the awards.—Excliauga,
TRAITOR GENERAL.
TRAITOR GENERAL. Officer Who Played Into the Hands of Germany. The military degradation of the Ruma- nian General Socek and his sentence to five years' hard la bour seems to have pro- duced an excellent effect in Rumania. On several occasions before the battle of lArgesh his attitude wayrwHod i--mraeati-. It seems thnf he suggested that the !,brid«e ovei the Danube at Oernavoda ehoiiJd be blown tip nt least ten days be- fore it v,)3 n*x>e>sary, whr(>\1pf)}> n tin?ui?hed officer remarked that Socek's destruction was more to be desired than" that of the bridge. After that many sug- sgestions were made that it was desirable ;that an officer so unfitted for command sholild not be left at the head of an 'Army. Socek was trained in Germany, and, as the result of frequent journeys to that country and his many close relations with it, he was regarded as strongly Ger- manophil.
t" 210,000 LOST TO LOAN.I
t" 210,000 LOST TO LOAN. fe The day after the War Toan list was ehier of the branch of a lead- tin, bank found among his papers a cus- ttomer's application for £10,000 of the (loan. It had been overlooked and for- igottenl 'Fhe subscriber has reserved the sum far the next issue of Treasury Bills.
AN OLD L. & N.W.R. EMPLOYE.
AN OLD L. & N.W.R. EMPLOYE. > The death has occurred of Mr. Tlioniss (Davies, of 28, Argyle-street, Swansea, a twell known railway employe. He was One of the oldest lo-al drivers ij the loco- Bmotive department of the London and friorth-Wostern Railway Co., having been [employed by the company for over 40 lyears. Deceased was a native of iCnighton. and a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
/ MISSI.ONS TO SEAMEN.I
MISSI.ONS TO SEAMEN. I Lswansea Branch Ladies' Giwld. I r At a committee meeting of this Guild ?t was decide to devote the funds iu hand f provide chairs and other comforts for ?ihe Sailors' Institute. Mrs. Arthur Ed?n ?has given an assortment of gamea, anJ Mrs. Turpin a gramophone and records. Xagazine-s and papers have been given for the current year by Lady Llewelyn, |MM. Clarke Begg, Mrs. Arthur Eden, gMra. FinlaY80n, Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Owen [Harris, Mis. Rd. Jenkins, Mrs. Edward ?tiHe. Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. W. J. R?e, jpre. Turpin, Mrs. Turner, and Mrs. ¡¡toPer Wright. j. Pictures, rugs, Cushions, easy chairs, fames, disused books (both religious and Hecular), magazines, illustrated papers, d novels, etc., are much needed by the ?Missions to Seamen, for use at the Sea- en's Institute, New Cut Bridge, for dis- tribution on board ship. ? Gifts of jerseys, scarfs, and woollies of ,? ,all kinds are greatly valued by the mine- sweepers and other sailors. Any of the ?bove articles will be received and for- pfarded by the hon. sec., Mrs. W. J. Rees, {P rym-y.mor Villa, Swansea, or The Bungalow, Langland Bay.
t BABY SWALLOWS BROOCH.I
t BABY SWALLOWS BROOCH. I t Albert Jchn Greenway, aged 5 months, M H, David-street, Abercravc, w?a re- cpBved at t?O Swansea Hospital on ?i'h?rs- jjMT night, having swallowed a brooch. i.d" Path kindly lent the use of a oar tp<- the conveyance of the libt Ie sufferer to ? Ho?tal. The father is a collier em- Ipioyed at theh AbLrerave Colliery.
cfiTERTAINMENTS AT ABERAVON.
cfiTERTAINMENTS AT ABERAVON. t Tumday and Wednesday laA C&pt. i5, Aberavon, gave his men, together ?h thoee of another oompany, two social eningô at the Y.M.C.A. quarters, Sea- de, Abaravon. MM. Lewis provided a ?oeical teast. Th? artistes on Tuesday jwere Mrs. Capt. Lewis, Miss Norwick ;ritonferry), Miss Stephenson, Miss flarding, Miss Bond (violinist), Mr. inichola,s, P.C. Vernon, Mr. Marphant -Jenkins; accompanist, Miss Edwards kGurgos-terrace). On Wednesday, the rartistM were Mr. Pandy Rees, Miss Jacob, INT. and Mrs. Tapson, Mrs. Hunter, Lieut. Jones, Miss Bond and Mr. Rowland Hill (Cwmavon).
PEMBREY CHILD'S DEATH
PEMBREY CHILD'S DEATH SENSATIONAL CHARGE AT POUCE COURT A sensational case was mentioned at Llanelly on Friday. A married oouple named Walter and Lydia Elms, Towyn Cottage, Pembrey, wera jointly charged with—"That on or about the 4th of January, 1917, they feloni- ously caused the death of a female child named Kathleen." Supt. Sam Jones said that at the police station this morning, in the presence of Police-Constable Evan Davies, he charged the prisoners, jointly, on suspicion that on or about January ith, 1917, at Penybedd Cottage, Pembrey, they did feloniously cause the death of. a certain female child named Kathleen. After being cautioned, I Walter in the presence of his wife, I said: Did not cause the death of it all," Lydia Slfns feitl «X4J, we did not '1 cause the death of it—it died." "That is all the evidence I propose to offer now," said Supt. Jones, and I ask you for a remand, in custody, until next Wednesday." The Magistrate (Mr. Thos. Jones): Any question of bail ? The Deputy Clerk: The charge is too serious Prisoners were then remanded in custody until Wednesday.
NATIONAL -SERVICE.
NATIONAL SERVICE. War Cabinet Minister to Visit Swansea. Arrangements have been made for a great meeting on National Service, which will be held at the Albert Hall, Swansea, next Friday. The Right Hon. Arthur Henderson, a member of the War Cabinet, will be the principal speaker. Further particulars will be announced in due course.
I RED CROSS WORK. -0.
I RED CROSS WORK. 0. I Important Movement in Swansea. The importance of Glamorgan in general, and Swansea in particular, as an area for the treatment of wounded soldiers is so fully recognised by the authorities, that notice has been sent down asking that further accommodation for a thousand beds should be provided. Of this number, Swansea -is asked to take charge of 200. Already steps have been taken by the Swansea Committee. The whole of the Y.M.C.A. will be taken for the purpose. Amongst other pro- vision to be made, Col. Wright has I generously promised to equip the Church Hall at Sketty.
( MASONIC GATHERING. I-..-,--.....
( MASONIC GATHERING. I I Installation of W. M. of Jaifeot Lodge. At the Masonic Temple, Swansea, on Thursday, Bro. David Thomas, W.M.-elect of the Talhot Lodge, was installed to that position. The ceremony was performed by Worshipful Bro. W. Arthur Dudes. Amongst those present was Worshipful Bro. H. P. Charles, Deputy Provincial Grandmaster. The newly-installed Wor- shipful Master invested his officers' as follows:—Wor. Bro. W. Arthur Davies, I.P.M.) Bro. James E. Marshall, S.W.; Bro. R. A. Aldridge, J.W.; Wor. Bro. II. J. Marshall, P.P.J.G.W., treasurer; Bro. D. C. Davies, secretary; Wor. Bro. S. J. St Helier Tweney, D.C.; Bro. A. W. E. Wynnt, S.D.; Bro. F. D. Bazzard, J.D.; Bro. E. IT. Brcoke, I.G.; Bro. Rev. H. Morgan, chaplain: Bro. T. D. Jones, organist; Bro. H. P. Pool, steward; Bro. R. W. Bi-yant, steward; Bro. C. If. New- combe, steward; Bro. W. E. Scourfield, steward; Bro. R. A. Aldridge, charity steward: Bro. H. G. Davies, tyler. Owing to the war, the customary -ban- quet was not held.
IA BULGA.RIAN CLAIM.
A BULGA.RIAN CLAIM. Thursday's Bulgarian communique says: Macedonian Front.-There has been weak artillery' activity on the front generally. A British detachment of about 100 men. which had succeeded during the night in approaching the wire entangle- inents near Matchukovo, was dispersed by bombs. The officer commanding the detach- ment was wounded and made prisoner.
ALLIED LABOUR ME,ETING.
ALLIED LABOUR ME,ETING. Swansea R-epresentative for Con- ference. Among the delegates who will represent the executive committee of the Labour Party at the conference of the allied trade unionists and, European Socialists in, Paris next month will be Mr. James Wignall, J.P. (Dockers' Union national organiser), of Swansea. The conference is regarded as one of the most important character.
ROUGH ON THE POOR.
ROUGH ON THE POOR. Sir W. George Watson, presiding on Thursday at the meeting of the Maypole Dairy Company, 6aid that the sugar regu- lations had prevented the poor getting their fair share of supplies, amd bad en- couraged extravagance by compelling them to buy other goods they could not afford. It will, he said, probably be realised sooner or later that maximum prices are futile unless the seller is also forbidden to compel the purchase of other goods at unrestricted prices. "In the interests of the poor a.nd in justice to British industry it should be made an offence to compel the purchase of other goods before supplying any of those goods upon which maximuan prices have been fixed."
ARMENIAN HORRORS. I
ARMENIAN HORRORS. In a recent number of the Journal de Geneve," Outro Rossi, of Tiflis, who has juart reached Switzerland, describes the horrors in Armenia. Most of the men have been kiiled or have died of starvation, and the Turks are openly stewing yorig girls and women to the Kiwds in groups at an average price of 10s. to 21 each while the child-ren are dying like flies owing to the cold and lack of food. With the exception of the Armenians who hav soaght refuge in Russia it seems ,I;hat the whole race is. downed.
NO DREAD OF U-BOATSI !-I
NO DREAD OF U-BOATS SWANSEA SEAMEN'S PLUCKY RESOLUTION We, the members of the Swansea branch of the National Sailors' and Fire- men's Union, desire to place on record our unbounded faith in the protection of our Navy, also that no threats of what- ever nature will deter us in our deter- mination to carry on our duties as sea- men, and that such threats will only make us more determined to uphold the glorious records of the Mercantile Marine." This resolution, passed on Thursday, speaks for itself. It is absolute confirma- tion of Sir Edward Carson's statement as to the pluck and grit of our merchant seamen. THE LOST UNER. I The steamer Person sported sunk on II Thursday., was the jttuit liner of that name, of 6,728 tons. Four of the crew- thves being Chinese—are missing. LETTERS IN A BUOY. A Madrid message says a buoy dis- covered at Cartagina was found to con- tain correspondence for submarines, as well as spare parts. One arrest has been made, and a warrant issued against a German agent. There is a cry among the Pan-Germans for the return of Von Tirpitz. I NOT ONE U-BOAT LOST. I The German Secretary of State for the I Navy declared on Tuesday that all ex- pectations of U-boat warfare results have been surpassed. Although a number of submarines had not yet returned, there was no reason to reckon the loss of even one boat since the beginning of unre- stricted U-boat war. There was practi- I cally no shipping on the North Sea. L The ludicrousness of these claims have been exposed beforehand in Sir Edward Carson's mftsage.) I BOMBS TI ED "ra BUOYS. I Indignation Aroused in Spain. Madrid, ihureday (received Friday).— Acts of piracy are rousing Spanish public Act& of Pirw-y are I -ou,, opirlion to fever heat of indignation. Hardened as the people had become to brutal destructions, they might not have been roused, but the discovery of a depot oi explosives and other material, intended for the 11-50 of German secret agents in the Peninsula, is an affront to the nation. Investigation by the authorities s-hows how apparently harmless buoys discovered off Carthagena, when lifted were found to have attached to them bv chains explosives and correspondence, j and instructions for Germans in official positions. This undesirable cargo was de- posited by a submarine, which clandes- tinely landed several men. One of these has been arrested, and claims to be an American. Another man, a German, the prime mover, disappeared, but was ulti. ma tel v arrested. The German consul at Carthagena has ttUo boen arrestcd. These actions show that the Government is satisfying public opinion, which demands strong measures to terminate uefinaii machhiauoMa in Spain.—Renter.
I SCROLL OF, FAME. I ) <10-...…
I SCROLL OF, FAME. <10- COMMISSION FOR CARMARTHEN DOCTOR. Dr. R. C. Hutchinson, Carmarthen, physician under the Welsh National Memorial, h? been granted a commission in the R.A.M.C. He is succeeded in the Memorial work by Dr. W. E. H?p?M, ILtan(lover3,. I FOOTBALLER'S DEATH. I Niews reached Newport on Thursday I that Fatty Edwards, as he was popu- larly known, had died of wounds received in actiou. He resided at Crescent-road, Main dee and played tor the Welsh School- boys' International Rugby team, and later for the Newport Thirds and Sec- onds. He joined the Royal Naval Divi- sion. I u NATIVE OF CARMARTHEN. I members ot St. Agnes Church, Port Talbot, welcomed Corpl. Philip Rogers, of the Royal Engineers, at a social, and on their behalf Mrs, D. J. Jones presented him with a wallet and treasury note. Cpl. I' Rogers was awarded the Military Medal and has just come from hospital. He is a 'native of Carmarthen. RAILWAY GUARD KILLED. NeW5 has been rlvéd by Mr. J. W. Shopl&nd, landlord of Price's Arms, Col- bron, that his younger brother, Fred, has been kill?..The deceased joined the Navy, previously boing a guard on the Neath and Brecon Railway service. He was transferred to the Naval Reserve and a few months back went to France in the marine section. He was single and about 21 years of age. 1 CASUALTIES. I I I I Officially reported Ihuraoay nigtitz- Welsh Officers. Died of Wounds: (Previously Reported Wounded). O'Donnoll, Sec.-Iieut. H. N..Welsh Rgt. Rank and File. Killed: Weltfh Regiment.—Da vice, 20733, T. R., Ammanford. Woundt,d- Somerset Light Int»»fcry.—Jo-ftkw*?, 12503, D., Swansea. Welsh Reginient.-Maowkr, 826. 6. XJ., Swansea.
I NO WOMEN FOR WAR Z&NE. I
NO WOMEN FOR WAR Z&NE. I Ottawa, Thursday.—An Order in Coun- cil forbids women and children to embark at Canadian ports for British and Euro- pean destinations in the war zone. II
I CAUGHT IN CAPSTAN. I
CAUGHT IN CAPSTAN. I r. Swansea Fish Market Labourer's I Death. A a inqumt was held at Swansea on Thursday on Charles Moore Frost, aged 46, Foxhole-road, St. Thomas, who died on the way to the Swansea Hospital on Tuesday from injuries sustained through being caught in a capstan at the Swansea Fish Market. Mr. Edward Harris ap- peared on behalf of the Castle Steam Trawling Co., Mr. Gee for the Harbour Trust, and Mr. Evan Rowlands for the relatives. Mr. Hilditch (H.M. Inspector of Factories) was also present. Wm. Turner, Marlborough-road, Swan- sea, a fish buyer, saw the deceased revolv- ing around the capstan. He went to the spot and turned the power off. Deceased was then unconscious. About a dozen coils of rcpe were around the lower part of his body. The jury returned a verdict of death from shock following injuries received whilst following his employment at the Swansea Castle Steam Trawlers' Wharf. They expressed sympathy with the rela-. tives. i A
PREMIER ON THE .MENACE. )
PREMIER ON THE MENACE. ) RESTRICTED IMPORTS. 1 How to Economise in 1 Tonnage. I The Prime Minister rose at 12.5 to [ make his statement on the restriction of  imports. f He said.— j The ultimate success of the Allied (ause depended upon their ability to solve the difficulty. Over a million of their tonnage was allcoated to France alone. For some time there had been a shortage of tonnagt for the ordinary needs of the nation and for military exigencies. The situation called for the gravest measures. If they took drastic measures they coRtld cope with the peril. Unless they did do that there would be disaster. Enormous sacrifices were necessary on the part of the community, and the national grit would be tested by the answer that would be given. ¡ The Government were hopeful of find- ing means to effectively deal with the submarines, but. they would be all guilty of criminal folly it thoy rested their action on the tranquil anticipation of being able to realise that hope. There was no short road to victory without hunting the submarines from the deep. t was proposed to dispense with all unessential commodities now brought ic from abroad in order to save tonnage. Regarding home productions timber im- ports must first be attacked. Substantial economies would be made in its use. Economies would be effected by a-ttomp- ting to make France and Great Britain self-supporting in the matter of timber. There was sufficient timber in this coun- try to last out the war, if only they ha4 the labour. He suggested the employinel oi woodmen and foresters to cut pit props, a-sisted by the unskilled. Ships for the import of iron ore mus: be found at all costs. There was plent; of ore in this country, but oi a ditt'erer.t kind. The mines were in Lincolnshire. Cumberland, and elsewhere, but skilled labour was wanted at the present time. Food stocks were lower than they had ever been within recollection, largely due tit the bad harvest. For the life of the nation every effort to increa&e production for the year. as necessary. It would have been easier to have ftOnè it if itad been done long ago (Applause. He a«ke<l for- fuTth.«r htdtifgenete "'itfwf Ministers like Mr. Profchcro, who Was working under difh<.tilt conditions-(bitd cheers)—and crowding into six vrfebs what should have been done two jears ago. Farmers must be induced to incnease the area of cultivation. The plough was their hope. He did not agree that aftv the war iprices would go down. Germany AOulti j be a greater purchaser than ever. The only way to ensure imediate action was to guarantee the farmers minimum prices for a definite time. It was proposed to have a minimum wage of 25s. tor Agri- cultural labourers. The minimum would be guaranteed to ever-y able-bodied iaale between the ages indicated in Mr. Cham- berlain's speech. The wages would be guaranteed dfiriftg the period that the prices were guaranteed. Powers were to be given to the Board of Agriculture to enforce cultivation. It is proposed to guarantee a minimum price for wheat of 60s. per quarter this yeor; in 1818 and 1919 the price would be Ms.; and in 1920, 1921, and 1922, 45e. It would tben come to an end. Oats would be 38s. 6d. this year; 3&S. in 1918, 1919, and 25s. for the next three years Potatoes would bo guaranteed for the coming season only at S6 per ton. Tonnage was urgently needed, a-nd both- Italy and Francs were beggipg for more ships. They had come to the conclusion that paper must be reduced to 640,000 tons, dis- tributed between printing and cutting trades. There must be reductions on the use of paper for posters. Imports of apples, tomatoes and fouit prohibited altogether.
BRAVE WELSH MINER. I
BRAVE WELSH MINER. I Futile Effort to Save Life of Millionaire's Son. Tragic romance is associated with the announcement that Lady Wernher, widow of the South African millionaire, invested 22,000,000 in the War Loan in memory of her son, Lieut A. P- Wernher, of the Welsh Guards. Information hM been received of a brave attempt made by a miner, Lovell Evereon, of Chatham, Machen (Mon.). to eave the life of Lieut. Wernher after lie had been wounded in an attack in France. Evereon, after the attack, saw Lieut. Wernher lying in no man's land." Ho rushed out from his trench, and took the young officer on his shoulder. As he was entering the British trench a sniper's bullet struck Lieut. Wernher in the eye, killing him. Lady Wernher has sent to Evereon a beautifully framed photograph of her late eon.
.SEAMEN'S EFFECTS, j -=- I
SEAMEN'S EFFECTS, j -=- I The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the members of the Swansea branch of the National Sailors' and Fire- men's Union on Thursday: "That we desire to bring to the notice of those con- cerned, that the scheme of insurance of seamen's effects as at present are most inadequate, and call upon the Govern- ment to first increase the amount from £5 to £10 in the lower ratings, and all other ratings to be increased accordingly; further that on all Government char- tered ships a free insurance policy to be issued to all crews, and that in the event of the loss of life the money to be handed over to the next of kin or a person nom- inated by the holder of the policy."
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Merthyr Labour Party has abandoned its decision to support two candidates at the n?t ?cetiou. Only one wilL be sup- ported. i
ENEMY RAID FAILS | I
ENEMY RAID FAILS | CERMANS REPORT A BRITISH I REVERSE I BRITISH OFFICIAL. I Thursday, 8.30 p.m.—Hostile raids at, tempted early this morning east of Ver- melle-s and south of Neuve Chapell-e ivere successfully repulsed. The nonemy suffered a number of casualties and left prisoners in our hands. Tlae usual artillery activity has been continued on both sides, being most marked north of the Somme and south of Y pres. FRENCH OFFICIAL. lliursday, 11.0 p.m.—In Belgium yester- day afternoon some German patrols who attempted to approach our lines nea, .R?&d'etOTt, north-east of Nieuport, were ,dispM?ctl by our fire. The enemy sunerod some losees. There was rather lively artillery fight- ing on the right bank of the M.eue in the sector of Pepper Bill Elsewhere there is nothing to report, GERMAN OFFICIAL. Thursday.—Army Group of Prince Rup- precht of Bavaria.—After heavy firing several British companies penetrated our position south of Armentieres. An ener- getic counter-thrust immediately ejected them. In clearing the trenches 200 dead British were counted. 39 prisoners were brought back. Enemy reconnaissances south-west of Warreton, south of La lias6ee Canal, and between the Ancre and the Somme failed. —Press Association. Thursday night.—Rain and fog having prevailed, there have been no fighting actions of importance.—Press Association.
ARRESTS IN IRELAND. I
ARRESTS IN IRELAND. Sergei to the Easter Rebellion. Telegrams from Ireland report that a number of Irish volunteer leaders 'and others whose names figured in the rebel- lion of Easter Week have been arrested. Among them are Councillor S. T. Kelly, Mr. J. J. O'Kelly, editor of the Catholic Bulletin," DubEu; Mr. D-arrel Figgis, the well-knowa writer; and Captain Liam Mellowes. There ara also a number of Gaelic League officials, men who have re- turned from internment camps in Eng- land, aJid members and ex-officials of the Volunteer movement. It is learned autho- ritatively that most of those arrested will bi ileported to England. In all thirty- two persons have been arrested-in Dublin 8 and in different parts of the country 24.
KING REVIEWS TROOPS. !
KING REVIEWS TROOPS. The King, accompanied by Field-Marshal thè Duke of Connaught, and attended by Field-Marshal Viscount French, General the Right Hon. Sir Arthur Paget, and Commander Sir Charles Cust, Dt., R.N., and Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Wig-ram i (Jikperjries in, Waiting), inspected troops in the neighbourhood of Colchester on Thursday. During the inspection his Majesty conferred decorations and medals on certain officers and men. The King also visited the siek and wounded in Colchester Military Hospital.
I PROHIBITION IN AMERICA.…
PROHIBITION IN AMERICA. Washington, Wednesday.—The House of Representatives to-day adopted the Senate's amendment forbidding shipments of liquors into States having prohibition laws. The amendment was carried by 321 votes to 72. The measure is popularly described as the dry bone" law, be- cause it ij expected to render absolutely dry those States which have hitherto permitted shipments of liniitetf quantities of liquor from other ates._Reuter.
GERMANY AND OUR LOAN.-:
GERMANY AND OUR LOAN. The Cologne 11 Gazette," which repro- duces Mr. jBonar Law's speech on t'ho Bri- tish War Loan from its own correspon- dent at Amsterdam, does not, like other Gf-rman newspapers, omit the fact that £ 706,000,000 was new money. The journal, however, argues that what- ever the amount of the conversions may hcvo been (and it admits it must be con- siderable, some < £ 100,600.000 in Treasury bills remains over, and therefore the pre- sent sum of X700,000,000 new money repre- sents in great part bread eaten in ad. vance."
OUTDOOR RELIEF.I
OUTDOOR RELIEF. I Llanelly Guardians' Views. I When Believing officer White at a meet- ing of the Llanelly Board of Guardians on Thursday recommended that a married man who had applied for relief should be, allowed 14s. a week, Mr. Elias Davies ex- I pressed the opinion that the man should receive at least 17s. a week. The Chairman (Mr. W. Y. Neville): In giving relief we must not sap the indepen- dence of the family. Relieving Officer White said the Govern- ment auditor had expressed the opinion that the Board should not give more relief than an ordinary labourer earned. Mr. Davies said it was aJl very well for a. Government auditor earning about £501.1 a year to talk like that. What did he know about the stress of living on small wages? It was decided to allow 17s. a week.
"BERT" THOMAS CALLED UP. I
"BERT" THOMAS CALLED UP. I Appearing before the nouse of Com- mons Appeal Tribunal on Thursday, Mr. S. Lamb mentioned the case or Bert Thomas, thfe cartoonist of London Opinion and a well-known South, Walian, who had passed for general ser- vice. The proprietors of London OI)inion and Mr. Thomas himself realised, he said, that, having regard to the Army's requirements, they should not ask for exemption. He understood that the military representative was prepared to agree that the appeal should be dis- missed on the understanding that Mr. Thomas was not called up for three weeks. The Tribunal agreed to this ar- rangement. A native of Swansea, Bert Thomas was formerly an artist on the "Cambria Daily Leader staff. I
WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES.!…
WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. An impression seems to have been created that the issuing of War Savings, certificates, has been stopped which is not the case. It cannot be too 6tronglv and clearly brought to the notice of all that this means of saving is of the greatest material assistance to 'the country in helping to win the war. It is the duty of all who missed the opportunity of in- vesting in the 5 per cent. new War Loan to take up the War Savings certificates. I
VOLUNTARY WORK
VOLUNTARY WORK NATIONAL SERVICE BILL MODIFIED I THERE WILL BE NO COMPULSION I The Bill authorising the establishment of a Ministry of National Service and defining its scope and powers was read a second time in the House of Commons on Thursday alter a vital modification had been consented to by the Government, j The Bill provides for the voluntary en- rolment of males between the ages of 17 and til for service in essential trades, a schedule of which is being framed. Criticisms of the measure were mainly directed to the possibility of the volun- tary principle being superseded and ID- dustrial Compulsion introduced under the terms of the Bill as drafted. At first- Sir George Cave, the Home Secretary, gave the undertaking that there should be no compulsory transfer of labour without the sanction of Parliament. This undertaking did not give entire satisfac- tion, and the rejection of the Bill was moved. Subsequently Sir George Cave promised to insert a safeguard in the Bill itself against compulsion, the amendment was withdrawn, and the Bill passed the second reading. The minimum wage for volunteer workers on the land is to be 2os. per week, and Sir George Cave expressed the hope that this also would be the mini- mum for existing agricultural labourers. APPEAL AT PONTARDAWE. 4 Mr. Abrahum H. Thomas, J.P., deputy commissioner under the National Service scheme, visit-ed Pontardawe on Thursday and had interviews with a number of leading men with a view of influencing the people to enrol under the scheme. TRAVELLING MEDICAL BOARD. I The J-ravelling Xecliciii Hoard has been I engaged during the past few days at Messrs. Gilbertson's Works, Pontardawe. I COUNTY RESPONDING WELL. I It is officially stated that Glamorgan- shire and Monmouthshire are responding I briskly "0 the appeal for National Service I Voluntetrs. J
LIOO FOR GIRLS' CLUB. I
LIOO FOR GIRLS' CLUB. I Generous Support From I Britonferry. Mr. Herbert Eceles, of Baglan, has given £50 to the Swansea Girls' National Club and Hostel, and the directors of the Britonferry Steel Co., Ltd., 1:50.
- - 'r7- ?-I NEW WAY OF "TREATING."…
'r7- ?- I NEW WAY OF "TREATING." t A dodge to evade the no treating order was described at North London Police Court. Two women entered a bar, and one of them paid for a drink. While the landlady was not looking they changed places, the second woman statid- ing opposite the .drin? which the other bad paid for. The other wcmau then called for a second drink, which was served at her expense in the belief that I he b,?d not had one. They were both &ned.
I TIMBER CONTRACTS. I
TIMBER CONTRACTS. I In the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr. Stanton (Lab., Merthyr) asked the I Secretary for the Colonies what orders for timber were being given to British Columbia, and what kind of timber was ordered, and would bis department we that, as far as possible. this colony should, now and after the war, receive it6 fair share of such timber orders, so as to further develop its great timber re- sources and trade generally. Sir Alfred Mond: Contracts have been placed in British Columbia; .and the placing of others is under consideration. but the long sea voyage and the shortage of tonnage have rendered it difficult to I take much advantage of the great re- sources of British Columbia. This short- age is likely, I fear, to act still retire di,sadvantagooti.gly in the near future.
A DEBTOR'S AFFAIRS. I
A DEBTOR'S AFFAIRS. Registrar and the Ways of Bank- rupts. At the Swansea^ Bankruptcy Court. before Mr. H. P. Charles, on Friday, Wm Morris, grocer, trading as Morris and Co., came up for his adjourned examination. Debtor said he put in an amended state- ment of his affairs, including, eight cre- ditors omitted from the previous state- l ment. He had not kept the invoices, and had no ledgers. Total liabilities were ?0,091 16s. 8d., and assets ?41 Os. 6d. The first statement showed a deficiency of S557 19s. 4d. Mr. Hy. Hees said he seldom had met such an unreliable lot of figures. The Registrar: Bankrupts file a peti- tion, send it to the Official Receiver, and the Official Receiver is expected to act as clerk, and prepare statements for them, and generally evolve order out of chaos. Bankrupts should understand that they must prepare the accounts for the Official I Receiver.
PdNTLLIW SOLDIER HOXOUREI).…
PdNTLLIW SOLDIER HOXOUREI). I A number of friends gave a smoking concept in honour of Corpl. R. Mayne, re- turned wwHKted from the front. The chair- man. was Councillor J. Thomas, and a suitable presentation was made by Mrs. Wm. Williams. Corpl Mayne suitably re- sponded. The accompanist was Mr. Jones (Pontardulais). Amongst the singers were Mr. lemiiel Morgan (Pontarduhiis), Albert Davies, John Davies (Grovesend), Thos. Williams, Thos. Lewis, and W. J. Rees; a recitation was given by Mr. Emlyn Thomas (Pontardulais), and ,a violin solo by Mr. David Rees (Poatlliw).
BRYNHYFRYD NURSING CLASS.-I
BRYNHYFRYD NURSING CLASS. I An enjoyable evening was spent at the Brynhyfryd Council Schools on Thurs- day, when 18 members of the Nursing Class, who have passed their examina- tion under the St. John Ambulance Association, were presented with certi- ficates. Councillor D. Richards presided. The Rev. D. B. Richards paid a high tribute to Miss Mary James, the in- structor of the ladies' class, for the manner in which the members had been trained. The rev. gentleman handed awards to the following: Mrs. Celia Jamef, Mrs. M. Palmer, Mrs. t). Guppy, Misses Mildred Stephens, Annie Mat- thew6, L. Williams, C. Richards, T. Jones, E. Atkinson, K. M. Davi", E. G. Taylor, A. a?ichards, E. Harris, M. Jones, L. Cunnick, E. A. Richards. G. Gregory, and E. 'B. Had ley. A book was given by the instructor as a special prize to Master Leslie James, who had acted as patient. A pleasing musical pro- gramme was gone through and was much appreciated. <4
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A FEAST OF SONC.
A FEAST OF SONC. SWANSEA POLICE BAND'S Flfie PERFORMANCE The Swansea Police Band annual con- cert at the Albert Hall on Thursday even- ing was not ontly a distinct musical achievement but also a sound financial success. The ensemble embraced worka by Rossini, Dvorak, and Luigini, but what impressed one so forcibly was the attention paid to the modern school. And it wag entirely to the liking of all present. Tho band played Rossini's William TeW," two Indian love lyrios from the Garden of Kama, Luigini's Egyptian," and Sellenick's and the re- sult was highly creditable, though not at all surprising to those who know any- thing of the vigilant alertness of Mr. Shackleford, the conductor. When Miss Flora Woodman, a young soprano of only twenty years, leaped into popularity a few months ago—this, by the way. is her firft season—her critics safely predicted for this artiste a career of piolifie success All her highly-toned qualities eminently shone forth last night, and ahe was frequently recalled. With fine perception, wonderful flexibility of voice, and sensitive, refined tone, Miss Woodman gave convincing evidence that she is an artiste with a rare gift of tem- parament, and a cultujed musician. The contralto was Miss Dorothy Web- ster, who revealed possession of a voice of sympathetic quality, an engaging style, and a wide range of emotional expression. Mr; Ivor Forster took the place of Mr. Herbert Brown, the baritone, who wat indisposed, and judging by the warm- hearted applause he has losl none of his popularity. In all his numbets he wag- brilliantly successful. Mr. T. D. Jones, Sketty, accompanied. with discretion and care.
I WELSH SCHOOLS' SHIELD.
WELSH SCHOOLS' SHIELD. At the Yeteh Field on Saturday, thO Swansea Soccer schoolboys will meet Car- diff in too semi-final fbr the Welah. Schools' Shield. -i I
-WAR SAVINGS FIGURES.-.
WAR SAVINGS FIGURES. Mr. Bonar Law states in a written pat" liamentary reply, that the number of foaes up to February 10 of War Saving Certifi- coates for .£1, X12, and .£25 were as foJ. IOTYS:— e England and Wales 60,949,068 i Scotland 4,699,383 Ireland 989,8311 Total 66,638,276
ILOUIS RUDDICK BEATEN.
LOUIS RUDDICK BEATEN. At the Liverpool Stadium on Thursday night Danny Morgan, Tredegar, and Louis Ruddick, Leeds, fought a 15-round contest. Ruddick early got into close quarters, hitting out freely. The Welsh man was c1Ù,erd tor clever tfic?y ?ork, sta??rir.? Ruddick in the third round.. Beautiful left?? gave Morgan the lead. The Welshman was hard pressed in the seventh, but at the tenth round was still in front. A rousing contest ensued, ter- minating at the full distance. The referee's decision was in Morgana favour.
! -CARDS AND BILLIARDSr
CARDS AND BILLIARDSr At Park Wern Hospital on Thursday, members of the Sketty Church Club joined the hospital patients and staff in a whist drive and billiard tournament. In the drive the following were the win. ners:-I,adies: 1, Mrs. Weaver; 2. Niares Anita Williams; booby, Sister Lloyd. Patients: 1, Pte. Killbride; 2, Lance-Cpl. John; 3, Corpl. Bamber. TbQ billiard prizes were secured by Pte. Collard (break 38), and Bom. Eliis. Billiards.-Patients: Pte. Slater 84, Pte. Singer 51, Pte. Collard 62, Pte. Carpenter 41. and Born. Ellis 66; tfital, 304. Skettyi A. Rosser 91, E. Williams 76, A. J. Thoro. good 91, H. Creber (jun.) 51, *nd W< Howell 57; total, 366.. =
ITHE LONDON EXPLOSION.
THE LONDON EXPLOSION. Fresh light was thrown on the cause of the recent disastrous explosion at a Lon- don munition works at the resumed in- ciuiry on Thursday. Mr. U. Wynne Baxter said the report off the Government's Commission appointed tn inquire into the circumstances ha<i not yet been presented, but he was in a posi- tion to inform the jury that there was nothiiag in the evidence taken by the Commission to su;rge»t that the explosion was other than a pure accident. There was nothing to -*>T>ow that there was a stranger about the building or in the vicinity of the building en the fatal asteri. noon. The execat origin of the fire had been found to have been in the melting-pot room. A verdict of "Death from Misadventure** was returned in the seventeen different cases.
MUMBLES -ALLOTMENTS.
MUMBLES ALLOTMENTS. The twelve acres of land recently acquired by the Oyetermouth Council for the purpose of promoting garden allot- ments have practically been taken up. There are only about 26 vacant sites. A supply of seed potatoes will be available next week.
-DROWNED -IN --SWANSEA -CANAL.
DROWNED IN SWANSEA CANAL. Mr. J. C. Morris on lhureday 00" ducted an inquest at the Corquar's Court, Swansea, on James Spany, a fire- man on the Horthan, lying in .the King's Dock. The deceased was an American subi-f from South Carolina, and on Tuesday morning went ashore. He was later found in the canal, and was got out, but artificial respiration proved unavailing. The Coroner suggested that perhaps th4 man had attempted to slide on the ict and fell through. A verdict of accidental death was M turned. ?
jDANYCOED WAR HOSPITAL, r…
DANYCOED WAR HOSPITAL, r A concert, presided over by Mr. A. » Furneaux, was held on Wednesday a\ Danycoeil. The following' took part:— Messrs. Rees Walters, Joe Evans, Dan. Winoh,' D. W. Davies, W. Davies; the P.O. Messengers' Band (conductor, Ita- structor J Richards), and a play wtlll given by the pupils of De Bears CoHega, and a recitation by Mrs. W. R. ABfin. Thrr accompanist was Mr. J. T. Jones, amcl Prof. W. J. Bowen conducted the F-11"1-1 I sior Gloo Party. i i Thirty-five wounded soldiers arrived ttk j thr> hospital on Wednesday. There now about 65 patients, im tiw