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NEW ATTACKS. I i
NEW ATTACKS. FRENCH CAPTURE 400 PRISONERS. Bad Weather on Front. TO-DAY S BRITISH OFFICIAL. France, Thursday, 12.7 p.m. e secured a few prisoners during the night as the result of patrol encount-ers east of Le Ycrguier. There is nothing else cf special interest to report. I TO-DAY'S FRENCH OFFICIAL. On the Plateau of Tant:1 Here yes- terday towards 8.80 p.iii., all: I other attack following upon a vio- lent bombardment was immedi- ately stopped, and the enemy was thrown back into the trenches, from which they started, after suffering heavy losses. The prisoners we took in this region in the course of the operations on May 22nd belonged to six regi- ments, and four different divi- s ions. Since May 1st, up to the present, 8,600 prisoners and wounded German soldiers have been taken by our troops. In Champagne there was an acti ve artillery duel in Moionvillers. There were patrol encounters and intermittent cannonading on the rest of the front. WEDNESDAY'S BRITISH OFFICIAL. Wednesday, 8.30 p.m.—.Nothing of spe- j cial interest has occurred during the day, owing to unfavourable weather condi- tions. 'Ifhere was less activity in the air yes- terday and little fighting. One German aeroplane was driven down out of control. WEDNESDAY'S FRENCH OFFICIAL. Wednesday, 11.0 p.m.—On the t-'li-'irin des Dames there was no infantry HI lion during the day. The enemy bombarded the new i->8itions which we occupy in the legion i Vau- clerc and California Plateau. 4 The number of prisoners taken in the course of yesterday's operations extttds 400,. In Champagne enemy artillery activity was lively in the region to the .south oi Moionvillers. The (ieriuanis made an attack on Mont Haut, but this was broken hefore it could approach our trenches. Everywhere else the uay was quiet. Aviation.—it is continued that two more German machines were brought dvWll by our pilots, one on May 13, the other on tile istil. BLINDED ENEMY. LAst "Eyes" in Milette Vailey Lost to Him. Paris. Wednesday kre,oived ThurAiiy). -The expert French commentator wntus; The French Command is proceeding at thi-s moment with alternative loe-al at- tacks, which achieve the best results. On Monday our troops captured the enemy's observation posts on the Moronvillers Massif east of Rheims, taking 1,000 pri- soners. To-day it is west of Khciias whore our infantry effort was made, and oui positions on the N-anclere and California Plateaux, in front of Craonne, were con- siderably extended. Further to the ea.st. "before Chevieux, our progress even ex- ceeded three lines of trencher, despite the desperate resistance of the Bavarian. Hanovarian, Lower Silesian and Pose. regiments. The advance will have important resul-s. for it deprives the enemy of the last "eyes" which he still posseted on the Arlc-trte Valley, which is itself direct B- threatened. After an unsuccessful attack against oi-i new positions the Germans had to be sat istied with trying to hinder us in our work of organisation by an immense bombard- ment. Four hundred more prisoners rf." mained in our hands during this interest- ing operation. In Champagne our enemy wished agti-A toO reach south of Iloronvillcrs, but the attempt was suppressed, and immediately collapsed. On the British front only the artillery is in action for the moment.-Pre;.is Asso- ciation War Special.
- -- --' HIGH TREASON.
HIGH TREASON. How Germany Will Deal With Troublesome M.P. 's. Amsterdam, Wednesday.—In connection with the refusal of the German authori- ties to errant a passport to the Socialist. Adolf Hoffmann, permitting him to pro- reed to Stockholm' to attend the So-c:ali-4 eonferenee there, proceedings being pend- ing against him for high treason, the Vos-*i?che Zeitunjr" learns that similar proceeding.* .1O"C being taken against the Independent Socialists Buchner. Witt- mann, Paul Hoffmann, Ledebour, and Vogtherr. So far the proceedings are confined to an investigation info the part which they rook in the strike meetings of the Berlin muni- tion workers.—Renter. Tn th. Reichstag last week, after the Chancellor's speech, in which he refused to d'close German v's war aim?, Herr ]>d^l>our snid: We are convinced that events must happen in Germany PS they hive i?i Russia. We iiillff won introduce R republic into Germany."
AN EX-QUEEN'S DEATH.I
AN EX-QUEEN'S DEATH. Algiers, Wednesday (received Thurs- dar).-The deposed Queen of Madagascar, Queen Ranavals. died here in exile this morning from an embolism.—Reuter.
TRANSPORT SUNK
TRANSPORT SUNK OVER 400 LIVES LOST IN MEDITERRANEAN The Secretary of the Admiralty an- nounces that the British transport Tran- sylvania, with troops on board, was tor- pedoed in the Mediterranean on the 4th inst., resulting in the following losses:— Officers, ",9. Other ranks, 373. The captain of the ship, Lieut. F. Brenell, R. N. R., one officer, and nine of the crew. The next of kin have been informed. A 41,315 TONNER. The Transylvania was an Anchor Liner of 1-1,315 tons gross, and was registered at Glasgow.
AUSTRIAN CRISIS. -I
AUSTRIAN CRISIS. Resignation of the Cabinet. AMSTERDAM, Thursday. Count Tisa's Cabinet has tendered its resignation, as the Emperor did not as- sent to the Government's franchise pro- posal. The Emperor accepted the resig- nation but asked Count Tisza to continue the conduct of current business.—Press Association War Special. AMSTERDAM, Wednesday. The indications of a change in the poli- tical, economic, and social orientation of Austria, which have been evident for many months, and which are the direct result of the war, find notable expression in the latest act of Kaiser Charles. He has nominated GO new members to the Austrian Upper House, 5 of the appoint- ments to bo hereditary and 55 for life. __n
DEVELOPJMG PORTS.I
DEVELOPJMG PORTS. Spacial Attention to the South and West. The Shipping Controller announces that lie has appointed Mr. L. A. P. Warner Deputy-General Manager under the Mer- sey Docks and Harbour Board, to take charge of the Department of the Ministry of Shipping responsible for oort work and the development of the ports. The ques- tion of facilities at the Southern and Wes- tern ports is among the matters to which special attention is being given. Mr. Warner will work in close touch with the Royal Commission on Wheat Supplies, the Railway Executive, and other bodies concerned. The Minietry has also secured the ser- vices of Mr. A. H. R-ead, of Liverpool, who will be specialy concerned with questions affecting the coastal trade of the United Kingdom.
WALES AND REFORM. I --1
WALES AND REFORM. -1 Principality May Lose Two Seats. At a meeting of the Welsh Parliamen- tary Party on Wednesday it was decided to moke representations to the Govern- meut in favour of WaPs and Monmouth-- shire heing treated its a distinct unit, separate from England, for redistribution purposes by the Boundary Commission. Merged with England, Wales will lose two of her present number of 34 mem tiers. On the other hand, if the population oi Wales and Monmouthshire about 2,550,00—is taken separately from that ot the rpst of Great Britain, the Principality would ba entitled to 3G members. Taking the present (1885 Redistribu- tion) Parliamentary divisions, and apply- ing strictly Mr. Speaker's Conference re- port proposals, Wales will livse two seats net. the actual los«-es Ixiing as follows:— Carnarvon Boroughs. Denbigh Boroughs. Flint. Boroughs, Montgomery Boroughs, Pembroke Boroughs. Carmarthen Bor- oughs. and the Counties of Merioneth and Radnor (eight), while the actual gains are as follows: Cardiff one member. Bhondda one member, the county divi- sions of Glamorganshire three members, and the county divisions of Monmouth- shire one member (six), a net logs of two seats.
ENEMY PRINCES BILL.___I
ENEMY PRINCES BILL. I House of Lords Committee and the Measure. The report of the House of Lords Select Committee to which the Enemy Princes Bill was referred was issued on Thursday as a white paper. As regards the peer. the committee states that inquiries made it clear thatki peerage cannot be forfeited or affected except by Act of Parliament, that mere alienage is not inconsistent with holding a peerage, that thero is a precedent for Parliament dealing with the peerage of a person espousing the calls<' of the King's enem ies, irrespective of whether s-uch person could be convicted of treason, and even in the case of treason an Act provides that dependants of 1-hp convicted peer should no; suffer. ThP committee have amended the Bill in ac- cordance with these conclusions. The committee were of the opinion i* was not rig-ht in the case of a peer that his name should be removed from the roll without the House of Lords having an opportunity of considering the matter, and have therefore provided that any report should be laid on the table of both Houses for 40 days, and if neither House has then passed a motion disapproving of the report, it is to be taken as final and presented to the King.
FIJIANS FOR FRANCE. I
FIJIANS FOR FRANCE. Sydney. May 20.—The Imperial Govern- ment hns reeep(ed an Mv Henry Marks, of Fiji. of 5:5,000 on his own account and a similar sum on of his firm for the purne-se of raisir>«» equipping 100 Fijians to be sent to France flo load and unload transports. The r:i:-t includes the provisions of separation at low-»nee3 for the men's dependents.- Router.
THE SPINNERS' DEMAND.I
THE SPINNERS' DEMAND. Some of the 230.000 weavers of th. Northern Counties are disposed to accept the employers' offer of a 10 per rent, ad- vance in waees. but the foremen given a definite refusal, and insist on 20 r cnt. At Saturday's meeting of operatives a* Blackburn, when n decision as to a general strike will be taken, the men's officials will recommend tiiam to accept the offer,
-__; RUSSIA'S BELIEF
RUSSIA'S BELIEF m WAR NECESSARY FOR LIBERTY'S CAUSE PARIS, Wednesday (Received Thursday). In a message to M. Ribot, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs says Russia will never forget that at the moment of crisis in Russia it was France who drew off towards tho west the enemy's push, and enabled Russia to reconstitute her forces. Not guided by ideas of conquest or covetousness, the Russian < "mot-racy believes the war is necessary and inevit- able for the defence of the liberty of nations. Conscious of its duty, it would proceed with all speed to the reconstruc- tion of its forces, thus enabling its armies, animated by the great breath of revolution, to accomplish the task incum- bent upon them, in common with their valiant brothers of the Allied armies. I THE GERMAN SPIRIT. M Ribot. replying, said now Russia was mistress of her destinies, France, in closer solidarity, would continue the task to which Russia was about to devote her valiant reconstituted armies, leaving to their onemies the spirit of conquest and covetousne^s by which they were always inspired. The two nations, in their common ideal, would find strength to obtain the triumph of the peered cause of justice and the independence of humanity. —Reuter GERMANY DISAPPOINTED. I AMSTERDAM, Thursday. The V orwaerts states that the speeches of the Russian Premier and foreign Minister will greatly disappoint those in Germany who expected a swift separate peace from revolutionary Russia. The journal says the Russian conception of German aims is incorrect. The Ger- man people do not think of submitting tel uk- uv.4.ij:ation ot mmtaiism alter the present war, or extending such domina tion over other nations. The Kieuz-zeitung demands a clear explanation l rum Ule Pan-Germans how an understanding with Russia is thought possible, and denounces peace at any price with her.-Reuter.
" MORE THAN EVER."11
MORE THAN EVER." 11 Dr. Rawlings Declares I Against Conscription. At the Swansea Police Court on Thurs- day, before Dr. J. A. Rawlings, Mr. J. H. Rosser and Ald. Ben Jones, Murdock McKinnon, seaman, remanded since Tuee- day. was charged with failing to report under the Military Service Act, 191(5. At Tuesday's hearing the prisoner claimed to be exempt, as the Mercantile Marine. was a starred occupation. Capt. Harold Williams said defendant had registered in 1916 as a clerk, and since had changed his occupation to that of seaman. He had received no certifi- cates as any able-bodied seaman, or any exemption. Capt. Williams added that he did not intend to ask for any fine to be imposed, as t he man bad. faced the perils of the sea for 12 months. There was an unlooked for conclusion to the case. The Chairman (Dr. Rawlings) said he could not deal consistently with the case, as he was more than ever against con- scription. His two colleagues would therefore deal with it. Ald. Ben Jones (to defendant): You are handed over to the military authori- ties.
PREMIER & RACING.-1
PREMIER & RACING. -1 Decision to be Reconsidered at End of June. The Premier met at 10. Downinii-street on Wednesday evening a deputation ap- pointed by the Jockey Club on the sub- ject of resumption of racing. Interviewed subsequently, Lord Rosebery stated ther,, w.,is no *tlccisio|i that he could communi- cate. and that personally he had nothing to say beyond sta-ting that he wa,s afraid thore was no prospect otf an early resump- tion of racing. A official statement upon the matter is expected to he issued without delay. MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S HOPE. The Press Bureau later i.ued a state- ment that the Prime Minister gave the I deputation a conciliatory reception. Ho promised to. meet them again towards the 1 end of June, when he hoped to be in a | better position to rcrie? tht' Fitu<ti?) ami t give a reply.
WHEAT FOR THE DUTCH. I
WHEAT FOR THE DUTCH. I The Hague Wednesday. The Minister j of Agriculture has requisitioned under the Shipping Law 22 Dutch vessels which J are to proceeu to the United States in bal- }1 last and return with about 100,000 tons of 1 grain. They will proceed via Halifax.— ( Reuter. 1 _un 3
DAMAGED GRAIN. P
DAMAGED GRAIN. P As there seems to be some misunder- 1 standing in the trade with regard to 1 dealings in damaged • home-grown grain. j it is pointed out that the charging prices higher than those laid down in the Wheat, Barlev, and Oats (Prices) Order, 1017, or permitted under the general license, con- stitutes a contravention of the Order. A dealer is entitled to charge a commission of Is. per quarter over the price he is en- titled to pay to the producer, but no 1 dealer is allowed to buy from another ( dealer and charge more than lB. per j quarter over the prices laid down in the 1 Order. This does not apply to sales of quantities of not more than five sacks, in ( which case the total commission may amount to 3s. per quarter.
ENGLAND'S FEARFUL PLIGHT I
ENGLAND'S FEARFUL PLIGHT The Kreuzzeitung," of Berlin, findf I' another reason for prophesying the speedy- dissolution off the British Empire:— ( Nothing could be more calculated to ex- I pose England's fearful plight and the i hopelessness of her condition than the action of the Government in prohibiting raohi;?. England without raCM is in incredible decree of fate! That such a step would nc-il. be taken without, the most compelling necessity is a matter of course, for every oobbler in Germany knows what hcr.-e- raeing means to England, the "Mother- land of Sport." So now John Bull is rho f prived of his races, while we are about £ enjoy, as is our wont, the opening of the ? raciuK M'ason at Hoppegrarten. But then. I of course, Germany is be-aten. starving, 1 bankrupt, in despair, while Old England ) is fatter and sleeker than ever. It OD. r yes, really, aw, shocking, very. 1
OVERLAPPING a j
OVERLAPPING a MR. BEN TILLET AND COVERN- MENT DEPARTMENTS HEDGED ROURD & HANDICAPPED The Dock, Wharf, Riverside, and Gen- eral Workers' Union resumed their con- ference on Thursday, at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, London. The Executive Council brought up a resolution heartily supporting the, principle of paying ade- quate pensions to all disabled soldiers and their dependants, and the dependants of those killed in the war or who have died while serving in the forces. Mr. Ben xilleit (general secretary), in moving the resolution, said the delegates must have in atind a number of public and semi-public institutions looking after pensions. Over those institutions there existed no effective control. There were some funds which had been created for the relativet>>f aoldicrs and sailors. Those funds were growing, but were rerully held in the banks for the maintenance of pub- lic officials. (Tleyr. hear.) NOT ALWAYS HONEST. He remembered as a boy the scandal arising out of the Crimean War, and un- less the Government helped in this mat- ter we should have a number of business bodies monching" about manipulating funds, and such men, he regretted to say, were not always moral or honest. We could afford to spend about XS,000,000 a day on war, and now was an opportune time for seeing that adequate steps were taksn for the full protection of our men and their dependants. While there were Civil Servants, politicians, and statesmen who were quite prepared to evade their responsibilities on this matter, there were others who would be ready to put up a tight if they had a sufficient body of opinion behind them, such man, for ill- sta&ee, as the present Minister of Edu- cation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wig- nall (national organiser), Swansea, sup- ported by Mr. Taylor (Barry) and Mr. Thompson (Grays). TREATMENT OF PRISONERS. The latter put a question having refer- ence to the treatment German prisoners iu uiis country. Mr. Tillett: The average living of the interned Germans here is higher than that of 50 per cent. of the working classes. Why this is so God above knows. Mr. Taylor: Who pays for those in- dividuals 1" Mr. Tillett: You do. (Laughter and cheers.) The resolution was then carried. Mr. Tillett then moved a resolution in favour of the consolidation of all luLour laws under a Labour Ministry. Mr. Tillett said this motion of the Executive Council was essentially neces- sary at this juncture. His own experience in visiting departments of the public administration was invariably, when making a call on a particular question, he would find he wpuid have to visit suc- cessively the War Office, then other de- partments. in all not less than four. Then he would have to go on to the Ministry of Munitions, subsequently to the Heme Office, and next to the Treasury. When he had finished he was just as wise t-s he was at the start, because he could get nothing from the headquarters of these scattered forces. (Laughter, and a voice, .1 What about the National Service De- partment?" AN ADVOCATE OF CO-ORDINATION. Mr. iillett: ()h,that department is under the Board of Trade, the Home Office, the l,al)(titr Ministry, and the Admiralty. (Loud laughter.) The Lord alono knows what it under. (Re- I newed laughter.) Mr. Tillett went on to say that he had advocated co-ordination for the last 25 years, and the Trade Union Congress had dec-laved for it again and again. A Labour Ministry was the great necessity of the moment, In the old Jays it was said that men liko himself were all for establishing machinery for the pur- poso of getting jobs. Well," said Mr. Tillett, those who criticised me in this matter were the very first to apply for jobs. They have got the jobs, God lovo 'em, and they don't do badly on the whole, although some of 'em would be much better in hea-ven." (Hear, hear. and laughter) OVERLAPPING DEPARTMENTS. It was an absolute necessity to co-ordi- nate the statutory laws affecting la I) o-,i r, At present labour was governed by so many over-lapping departments that m many cases it was practically impossible to concentrate or to get any satisfactory mswer to questions, however modest and however right those questions might be He did not deny that they had received -•curtesy from members of the civil ser- vice when they had been approached on labour matters, but the difficulty was to pin anybody down. The whole position was Gilbertian in character, and they cer- tainly would not iind business so con- ducted in any of our banks. He could not say he was entirely satisfied with the present Minister of Labour, or his De- partment, but the Minister was hedged round and handicapped. Whether the ap- pointment of Mr. John Rodge had been wise or not, they had to look the facts fully in tha face, and whoever the Mini- ster was for the time being he ought to have executive machinery. CONFUSION-WORSE. CONFOUNDED. Unless the needed reforms were at once secured we should have confusion—worse, confounded. Mr. Awbrey (Swansea), thought there was some danger ot Labour members be- coming despotic when questions arose from time to time affecting workers. What was certain Y;a¿. that they were now controlled by people 110 knew nothing whatever about their affairs. (Hear, hear). The resolution was adopted.
-- -., LABOURER S SUDDEN CALL.
LABOURER S SUDDEN CALL. David Jones (5S), a market labourer, ilied suddenly on Thursday morning at Mr. D. Vaughan's lodging house, the Strand, Swansea.
JOFFRE HOME AGAIN. I
JOFFRE HOME AGAIN. Paris. Wednesday.•> Viviani and Marshal Joffre arrived at Brest to-day on Ckcir lo^urn ircm wie \rai<.cd ic. will reach Paris this even i ng.—K eiirer I PARIS, Thursday. M. Viviani, in an interview. expressed klight with the tour in America and the success of the French mission. He be- lieved France would have cause to be yMud of her admirable position in the G.S., and henceforth she could reckon on America placing all her material and lioral forces at the service of the right France was defending.—Reuter.
ZEPPELINS
ZEPPELINS OVER EAST COAST LAST I NIGHT I ONE KILLED; LITTLE DAMAGE Thursday, 11.45 a.ni. Lord French reports follows:— Four or five hostile airships approached the coast of East Anglia shortly alter midnight last night. The weather was overcast, anli a thick rain-cloud made ub- servation difficult. Four airships ap- peared to have penetrated inlanu into the Eastern Counties. They followed erratic- courses, and dropped a number of bombs in country districts, apparently unable to iocate their position. The raiders were pursued by our aero- planes, but the thick cloud enabled them to make good their escape. 11 One man was kiiied in a 'A'orftdk village. The material damage was negligible. OVER A NORFOLK VILLAGE. The Press Association says a Zeppelin passed over East Anglia about 3.10 this morning. bomos were dropped on a jSorfoik village, and one man was kiiied and flight damage done to houses.
A W £ i £ KsS PIRACY. I ———..——
A W £ i £ KsS PIRACY. ——— —— Decrease in Number of Attacks. The Secretary of the Admiralty on Wednesday evening made the following announcement:— Weekly return of arrivals, sailings, war losses, and unsuccessful attacks during the period ended 3 p.m., May 20. Arrivals and sailings of merchant vessels of all nationalities (over IOU tons net) at and from United Kingdom ports (exclusive of fishing and local craft):- Arrivals 2,664 Sailings 2,759 British merchant vessels sunk by mines or submarines (1,600 tons or over) 18 Under 1,600 tons U British merchant vessels unsuccess- fully attacked by submarines. 9 British fishing vessels rtank 4 The figures for the four preceding weeks were as follows.- Apl. Apl. May Ma.y 22. 29. 6, 13. Arrivals 2,5oo 2,716 2,374 2,508 Sailings 2,621 2.690 2,499 2,552 Sunk, over 1600 tons 40 38 24 18 Sunk under 1600 tons 15 13 I 22 5 Fishing craft 9 8 16 19 Attacked & escaped 27 24 34 3 ITALY'S LIGHT WEEK. RoYne, Tuesday.—The Italian Minister M Marine issues the following commu- nique:— During tho week ended May 20, 460 merchant ships of all nationalities en- tered Italian ports, having a gross ton- nage of 475,050. A tota of 387 left, with a cross tonnage of 412,615. Two small sailing vessels under 300 tons were lost. No steamers were sunk, but one was attacked by shell fire and suffered some damage.-Press Association War Special. GERMAN HOPES FADING. Amsterdam, May 23.—Captain Persius, discussing in the Tageblatt" the re- sults of the submarine war, again utters a warning against expecting decisive results immediately. He says:— It would be erroneous to suppose that the British would awake one morning and see they had nothing more to eat. There has been no rationing of foodstuffs yet introduced there. Childlike innocence only could believe that England has hitherto abstained from rationing tor lack of courage or owing to the absence of a gift of organisation."—Reuter.. GALLANT FBSHERMEN. Small Craft That Fought a I U-Boat. PARIS. Wednesday (received Thursday). '1 he "Journal" officially states that the small fishing vessel Ibis, of Arcachon, v illi a crew of 11 men. was fishing on Tuesday in the Bay of Biscay, when she was attacked from a distance of less than ;300 metres by a submarine. The sea was rough and the wind fresh. The Ibis was proceeding at a very slow pace. and there was no ship in sight. The master, without hesitation, aban- doned the nets, and manoeuvred in order to accept battle in the least disadvan- tageous conditions. The spirit lie dis- played- the coolness of the crew, the skill of the boy at the wheel, and the clever- ness of the gunners, were so effective, j that the submarine fired only half a dozen shots, and plunged at the end of five minutes. After she had disappeared the Ibis sent another two or three shells into her wake, and retired uninjured from the adventure. Press Association War Special.
BODY IN THE TOWY. I
BODY IN THE TOWY. —r The body of a man, aged about 50, was found by some wounded soldiers lying in the River Towy between Chain Bridge and the Tonn, Llandovery, on Wednesday evening. The body was identified as that of Mr. Frederick Evan Isaac, Gadlye Villa, Llandilo, who had been missing for three weeks.
LIVERPOOL SrrnKE OVER.
LIVERPOOL SrrnKE OVER. The Liverpool engineers' strike has been settled. Te men return to work to-ni-M. The engineers who have been on strike at Barrow resumed work on Thursday morning. Some of the nitii returned on Wednesday night, following upon the an- nouncement of the withdrawal of charges against the eight shop stewards.
--"-_.--__d-I THE NEEDLESS…
__d THE NEEDLESS PROPELLER! I Mr. Ben Tillett, general secretary, ad- dressing the Dockers' Union conference at Anderton's Hotel on Wednesday, blamed tt. incompetence of officials for much ot the transport delay. Inexperienced men have been ap- pointed to supervise cargoes," he said, cargies have been put into vessels, taken out, and again put into the same vessel. Goods are being dragged up and down the 'country for hundreds of miles, with cucks. and even ships, available within a dozen miles. We had the amusing experience of seeing a young oiflcer peer down the hold of a vessel and, on seeing the tunnel for the shaft which drives the propeller, say: Take that away. It taken up too much room. U
TO-DAYS WAR RESUME
TO-DAYS WAR RESUME I -Leader Office, 4.50 p.m. The Admiralty announces the loss of the British transport Transylvania. She was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, over 400 lives beoing lost. A few prisoners wore secured by the British during last night, as a result of patrol encounters east of Le Vertnier. A fleet of four or five hostile airships visited the East Ccaat of England last night. Following erratic courses, they dropped bombs, but the material damage was negligible. One man was killed. The names of many local men appear in Sir Douglas Haig's tenth instalment of mentions."
IBIG SHIP SUNK.
I BIG SHIP SUNK. I 45 Passengers Perish in Mediterranean. IN PARIS, Wednesday (received Thursday). The Journal Otficiel reports the tor- pedoing of the steamer Soutay, from Salonika to Marseilles, with 344 passen- gers and 81 crew, on May IGth. The ship was promptly evacuated, but 45 passen- gers perished. The commander disappeared with his ship, which sank very rapidly.— Reuter.
IALWAYS TOGETHER.I
ALWAYS TOGETHER. Co-respondent Surprised by Snquiry Agent. Further evidence was given on Thurs- day in the Divorce Court in support of the defended case in which Mr. William Edward Pearson, chemical manufacturer, Hull. residing at Holly Court. nig,gate. petitioned for a divorce from r. Floren- tine Pearson, a French indy, alleging mis- conduct with Captain Charles Oliver Ger- vais and Commander Frederic Ernest Cooper. Evidence was given of Cooper, visiting Holly Court, and of Mrs. Pearson vis.it- i 11 Captain Gervais at a Savov Mansions flat. An enquiry agent testified to Mrs. Pear- son and Coope,r being together at West End restaurants. ,Coop<rr one day came np to him and said, "Excuse me, it is a funny thing, but wherever I am, you are." Witness said, It may be my busi- ness takes me there." The officer added, I'm here, you're here; and when I'm there, you're there." (Laughter). (Proceeding).
TIPPERARY CLUB. I I
TIPPERARY CLUB. I Lady Mond Addresses the II Members. 0 Showillg her deep 'nterest in the Swan-1 sea Tipperary Club Lady lond addressed the members on Thursday afternoon. It was an Empire (Day function, full of patriotic fervour, and the Central Hall was crowded with members of the Club. A guard of honour of the Swansea Lads' Naval Brigade (under Lieut. John Hod- gpns). lined the approach to the building. and on the platform Lrdy Mond, who presided, was supported by Lieut-General Sir James HiHs-Johncs, Vi.C., G.C.B., Mr. and Hr. J. Aercn Thomas and Miss L. Thomas, Ald. Ben Jones (Deputy Mayor), Mis. C. Boulanger. Miss Weblier (West Cross), the Rev. and Mrs. Watkin Williams, Mis. David Glas- brook, Mrs. Talbot Rice, etc. Prayer was offered by Mr. George Clarke, after which the National Anthem was rendered by the Tipperary Choir. The Secretary (Mrs. Watkin Williams) read apologies from the Mayor and Mayoress, Lady Lyons, Lady Howard, Lord Tredeg-ir, Sir John and Miss Dillwyn Llewelyn, the Hon. Elaine Jenkins, Father Harrington, Miss Talbot, Mis? Diiloie Vivian, Colonel Sinclair, Mr. Jos. Hall, J.P., Miss Dillwyn, Co!, and Mrs. ■T. R. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Eden, Mrs. sr. B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Player, and Mr. II ICc itli. O'
BIG -TURN OUT. I
BIG TURN OUT. Empire Day Parade and Procession The Empire Day celebrations organised by the Swansea Naval and Military War Pension and Welfare League were highly successful. At the Guildhall the com- panies formed up, headed bv the Swansea Police Band, and included the Telegraph Bo'iI;' Band, the Swansea Bit Badge men, under Capt. Stanley Jones and Sec.-lieut. Canning, the Motor Volunteers under Capts. Bradford and Tyler, who conveyed wounded soldiers, motor cyclists, a large company of wounded soldiers from the local hospitals who were able to walk, the Swansea Naval Brigade under Lieut, i John Hodgens, the Church Lads* Brigade I and Boy Scouts, who were headed by the Industrial School Band. The procession procoded to Victroia Park, where stages amply decorated with flags and Union Jacks, wheje the March Past was held.
POSTPONED AGA!N. I
POSTPONED AGA!N. Swansea Tribunal Still Awaiting Instructions. Swansea Tribunal, which was to meet to-day (Thursday), has been again post- poned for a week owing to the fact that definite instructions sought from the Government respecting the calling up of married men whilst so many single men are escaping have not yet been received. A reply has been received stating that the matter is under consideration.
CATERERS SUMMONED. I
CATERERS SUMMONED. Messrs. R. E. Jones, Ltd., were at the Swansea Police Court on Thursday sum- moned for selling a cake in the making of which an edible suhstance had been added to the exterior (Cakes and Pastry Order), without the Food Controller's authority, on May 16th, and unlawfully selling articles of light or fancy pastry on May 14th. at their Rutland. Castle-street, Maekworth, and Carlton restaurants. On the application of Mr. A. H. Hield (deputy towu clerk), the cases were adjourned for a we-rk. A summons against Elizabeth Eynon for unlawfully selling a teacako was also adjourned..
YNISMEUDW SOLDIER KILLED.…
YNISMEUDW SOLDIER KILLED. Official npws has reached Mr. and Mrs. Rees Lewis, of Ynisiueudw. that their son, ¡ Pte. Ben, Lewis, aged 22. has been killed in action. He served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
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JAP NAVY HELPING. Big Force Sent to the Mediterranean. A special message to the Leader" states that in the House of Commons to-day, Lord R. Cecil informed Mr. Mc K in no n Wood as to the actixifies in conjunction with British warships in the Indian Oct-an and Northern Pacific. In view of the development- the naval situation, tho two allied Government considered it necessary that the operations of the Japanese NaVy should be more. fully extended, and accordingly the Imperial Govern- ment had despatched a considerable force to the Mediterranean, where it was co-operating with the taal forcoa of Great Britain and other allies. In addition, several new detachments of powerful end fast cruisers had been ciespatched to assist British Xavy in protection of shipping in Indian and South Pacific Occaus. WAR ON NEUTRALS. Brazil Minister's Reply to Journalists. Questioned by journalists regarding possibility of Brazil declaring war, ohor Nilo Teehanha replied: "Urazil is not declaring war on any- b'dv; Brazil is defending herself.' It is Germany who hits declared ^ar on all neutrals." Press Association War Special. » GRAVE CHAKGE. Doctor's Alleged Attempt to Infect Soldiers. John Henderson Bell, M.D., Chol. sea, and M. Levi Markham, tailor, were at .Marlborough-street. to-day i-e- manded on a charge of attompving tr. convey dieeaee or infirmity -:0 an Australian eoldier.
TWO ACRES CONCEDED.
TWO ACRES CONCEDED. An agreement has DOW been reached be- tween Mr. D. W. Davies, managing director of the Pwllbach Collieries, and the Ystaly- feru Allotment Association It will;.be re- membered that the County War AgricuU tural Committee dismissed the application of the Association, which was endorsed by the Pontardawe District Council, for using the seven-acre field as allotments. Mr. Davies has now granted them two acres of his own free will, so as to make use of the seed which Mr. Stallard, the secretary, had oa his hands.
CIVILIANS IN BELGIUM.
CIVILIANS IN BELGIUM. Renter's Agency learns that according to information received in Belgian officiul quarters in London, the evacuation of the civil population from various army zones in occupied Belgium is becoming more widespread. During last week it was an- nounced that the Germans were removing people from the army zones of Luxem- burg and Mons, and yesterday news wae received of the calling up of the popula- tion between the ages of 18 and 45 in the military zone of Ghent. The precise ob- ject of this step is not known, but it has been ascertained that the order under which it was carried out was issued last month.—Press Association War Special.
HARBOURS & GOVERNMENT.
HARBOURS & GOVERNMENT. Further trouble appears to have arisen between the Government and the dock and harbour authorities of the United King- dom with regard to the payment by the former of tolls and dues on ships and g-oods on and for State service. The whole matter was thought to have been arranged, but the harbour authorities contend that the Government Departments concerned now want to impose further conditions upon them—conditions which are not satisfactory. Mr. Thome, of Liverpool, the secretary to the Docks and Harbours Committee"and others, visited the House in regard to the matter, and negotiations have been re-opemed.
LOCAL GENTLEMAN'S DEATH. A
LOCAL GENTLEMAN'S DEATH. A The death took place on Thursday, at Mr. James Evans, after a long and pain- ful illness at 141, Waltesr-road, Swaslema- the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jones. The deceased gentleman for many Yes" was a member of the Memorial CHwiwii. and was a director of the Oamfanaai Foundry, Strand, Swansea. He had. kow- rver, retired from business for some yeajs. The funeral, which wall be private, takee place on Monday at CwmgeUy. The funeral arrangements a.re in the haadiB 01. Mr. J. B. Reed. Hanover^tree*. )
CANADA AND COMPULSION. I
CANADA AND COMPULSION. Ottawa, Wednesday (received Thurs- day).—The Government has fixed 20 years as the lowest age for compulsory service. By arrangement with the United States, the migration of slackers would he pre- vented at the international boundary.— Reuter