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U. BOAT SHELLS .DOVER. I ————.———-..
U. BOAT SHELLS DOVER. I ———— ——— Eight Casualties, I BRITISH PATROL VESSELS SUNK. Press Bureau, Saturday. Lord French reports:— Fire was ned upon Dover by an enemy submarine about 12.10 a.m. this mornmg, and continued for three or four minutes. The shore batteries replied, and the enemy ceased firing after dis- charging about 30 rounds. The following casualties are re- ported Killed—1 child. liajured-3 men, 1 woman, and 3 children Slight damage was caused to house property. NINE PATROL VESSELS SUNK Thirty Casualties Among Drifter's I Crews. The British Admiralty on Friday announced:— A swift raid was made by a flotilla of large enemy torpedo-boat destroyers at about 1 a.m. to-day on our patrol forces in the Dover Straits. The following oraft, which were occu- pied in hunting a submarine which had been sighted in the patrol, were sunk:— Trawler: James Pont. Drifters: James Murray, Clover Bank, W. Elliott. COwos, Silver Queen, Veracity, and Chretina. Craig. After having sunk these vessels the enemy destroyers returned rapidly to the North before any of our forces couid engage them. DOVER MARKET AS A HOSPITAL. A Dover correspondent in a iii(wfzi.se on ?,i i fl -? naval Friday morning said: A ment took place in the Channel during the' night. It was a pitch black nght when, about one o'clock, heavy firing was hoard to the west of this port, and con- tinued for about three-quarters of an hour, and this morning British dead were landed. The German destroyers made an attack on the trawlers. Details of the engagement are still lack- ing. The heavy firing was hoard at the coast towns, and flashes of the guns were plainly seen. The firing apparently com- menced to the westward, and increased 4n intensity as the vessels moved up the Channel, it being the top of the title. The firing gradually diad away to the eastward, after lasting for about thrc> quarters of an hour. The Dover covered market has been converted into a tem- porary hospital. The bodies of eighteen men of the British patrols have been con- veyed there. The death-roll is believed to be abo"ut 30. BLAZING DRIFTER SAVED. An incident which showed the bravery of the men on one of the drifters has been made known. A drifter was act on are, and while she was ;blaze two of the c-rew got into a small boat to escape. They rowed about for a time, and when the enemy's firing ceased, they returned to the burning craft with a view, if possible, of saving her. The two men succeeded in subduing the fire and brought the drifter safely into harbour. MAIN OBJECT DEFEATED. The German raiders were helped by the darkness of the night and a haze in the Channel. It was evidently another nt- tempt to cut the lines of communication with France and to sink transports or hos- pital ships, but no success of th:5 kind was obtained. L
SCROLL OF FAME. I
SCROLL OF FAME. Quartermaster Sergt. W. O. Malyn. D.C.M., has so far recovered from a re- cent mishap wliije flying as to be able to return to his home in Prince of Wales- road, Swansea. He was at first reported missing. PONTARDULAIS RAILWAYMAN. Mr. Jo1m Saer, a Pontardula? railway- man, who is now a Mrgc&nt in the Royal Engineers, is lying in hospital in France. CAPTAIN AUBREY-FLETCHER. Oapt. H. L. Aubrey-Fletcher, M.V.O., I D.S.O., of the Grenadier Guard?, who has been appointed a general staff officer, is the second, but only surviving, son of Sir Lancelot Aubrey-Fletcher, Bart., who at one time owned con'siderable property in the Vale of Glamorgan., AN EARL'S AGENT. I Mr. J. M. Randall, who is gazetted a lieutenant in the Glamorgan Motor Vol- unteer Force, is the Earl of Dunraven's agent, and resides at Southern down. He is a J.P. for Glamorgan, and a prominent member of the county council. CASUALTIES. Officially reported on Friday night. Welsh Officers. Killed: Morris, Sec.-lieut. W. IT., S.W.B. 1 Rank and File. Previously Reported Wounded, now Re- ported Wounded and Missing: South Wales Borderers. Howells, 227534 A., Carmarthen; Tanner, 3029G G. W., Swansea.
SKETTY MAN KILLED.
SKETTY MAN KILLED. Frank Davies, of the Cross, Sktty, was fatally injured at the Clyne Valley Col- liery on Friday. It appears that he was removing a sprag from the wheel of a wagon. The sprag jerked and threw Davies on to the track, the wheel of the wagon passing across his chest.
STILL AT WARI
STILL AT WAR I GERMANY'S THREAT TO RUSSIA EASTERN CAMPAIGN MAY BE RENEWED Telegrams from Germany and Austria, coming via Amsterdam, suggest that the Central Powers are contemplating re- newed war operations against the Petro- grad Government. It now appears that when M. Trotzky refused to sign the peace treaty at Brest, Baron von Kuhl- mann intimated that a state of war stiil existed and that military opera- tions would automatically revive." Trotsky reported to his Executive Committee the results of the Brest Con- ference. A possible German offensive was then discussed, and all the speakers agreed'that the duty of all citizens will be the decisive and heroic defence of the revolution." The first active measures of the Cen- tral Powers are likely to be directed to assisting the Ukrainian Rada, with the double object of defeating the Bolsheviks and opening a way to the granaries of Southern Russia. AUSTRIANS OCCUPY BRODY. In the last retreat on the South-Eastern front, the Russian troops did not wholly evacuate Austrian territory. Now, in accordance with the treaty establishing the border of the Ukraine, Austrian troops are I reoccupying the whole of Galicia, including the town of Brody. 3,0C0 GERMANS ARRESTED. Amsterdam, Friday. The Berlin Lokal-Anzeiger" announces that the Bolsheviks are bullying the Germans in Estlionia and Livonia and calls for speedy action by the German Govern- ment. In Reval, it says, the Bolsheviks have arrested 3,000 Germans, and the whole of the German nobility in Esthonia and Livonia has been declared suspect ami liable to arrest and trial by oourt- inart,ial.-Excbang,e. These charges may prove to be the fore- runner of a German advahce on Reval. NOT YET DEMOBILISED. Amsterdam, Friday (received Satur- day).—A Berlin telegram to the Weser Zcitung" confirms the fact that the Russian demobilisation has not begun.
5 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS.I
5 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS. I Important Mining Resolutions Considered. At the South Wales Miners' Council, held at Cardiff on Friday (writes our ilining Correspondent), great satisfaction was expressed over the telegram received announcing that the Coal Controller had adopted the workmen's contention that six war-wage payments should be allotted to every worker who put in five night or afternoon turns during any week. The other great question was the five- days week proposal. The Controller had suggested the transfer of miners to other areas and to other industries or joining the colours as alternative remedies for unemployment in the Anthracite area. It was, hoivevrr, decided to send another deputation to tho Controller pressing the live-day week point and also a review of I the allocation of tonnage. The Gwaun-cae-Gurwen dispute case was deferred until to,day (Saturday).
ONE OF THE THIRTY. I
ONE OF THE THIRTY. I Swansea Position Among War I Bond Towns. Mr. W. H. Ashmole, hon. secretary of the Swansea War Savings Committee, has received the following letter from Mr Theodore Chambers, Controller of the National War Savings Committee, Lon- don 0 You wili, we think, be interested to learn that Swansea is among the thirty towns of over 10,000 inhabitants in Eng- land and Wales which have achieved the proud distinction of having contributed for the period of nineteen weeks ending 3th February, their full quota, as calcu- lated upon a population basis, to the sum ol £ 25.000,000 a week which the Treasury requires to raise by the of National War Bonds. May we ask you to convey to your com- mittee, as the body officially entrusted with the duty of propaganda for National War Bonds, our hearty congratulations upon the success which has rewarded its efforts.
BOLO TO APPEAL.I
BOLO TO APPEAL. I Paris, Friday.—Bolo and Porchere have signed an application for leave to appeal againk,t their sentences.
CO-NTROL OF FOR EIGN TRADE…
CO-NTROL OF FOR EIGN TRADE i Complete control' ot American foreign trade has been taken over by the Govern- ment. President Wilson has issued a proclamation making all exports and im- ports subject to license from the War Trade BoarCt. I
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. I
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. The Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and Dudley Joint Committee for Tuberculosis hss appointed Dr. E. J. C. Groves, of Trinity House, Swansea, and Dr. T. H. Phillips, Carmarthen, to the positions of chief tuberculosis officers, at a salary of .11)0 each, for the duration of the w-
ITALIAN RETREAT INQUIRY.
ITALIAN RETREAT INQUIRY. Rome, Friday.—The Commission of In- quiry into the causes of and the eventual responsibility for the Italian retreat to the Piave held its first meeting to-day, after a speech from the Premier saying he was confident the Commission would know how to fulfil its very important task as the country expected, and his re- commendation to leave asbolutely unpre- j judieed the inquiry into events and per- sons.
ELTHAM COMMON MURDER.
ELTHAM COMMON MURDER. David Greenwood, aged 21, has been de- tained, and will be brought up this after- noon at Woolwich police court on sus- picion of being concerned in the murder of Nellie Grace Trew, the 16 year-old clerk, whose body was found on Eltham Common last Sunday morning, not morn than 200 yards from her home at Well Ball.. The suspected man lived in Jupiter- terrace, Well Hall, and is an ex-soldier, discharged on account of sh'eH shock. He is a fitter.  i, • • A
THE PRINCE'S VISITI
THE PRINCE'S VISIT I PROCRAMME OF TOUR IN SOUTH WALES Arrangements are almost complete for the visit to South Wales next week of the Prince of Wales. From the draft programme, we learn that his Royal Highness will leave Pad- dington on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, arriving at Port Talbot at 1.37. Here he will visit certain local works. At 2.40 he will leave Port Talbot by special train and arrive at Cardiff at 3.25, and will proceed to the Prince of Wales Hos- pital, which he will declare open. On Thursday, at 10.15, his Royal Highness will inspect a local works. At 11 o'clock he will leave by motor-car for Ebbw Vale, and at 12.30 will arrive at the local works, where he will inspect the works. At 2 o'clock he will leave Ebbw Vale to visit a colliery, whether at IJengam or Bargced has not yet been determined. At 4 o'clock his Royal Highness will leave the colliery for Ca-rdiff, which he will reach at 5 o'clock, and he will stay in Cardiff for the night. On Friday, at 10.15, the Prince will visit well-known iron and steel works, and afterwards ke will pay a visit of inspection to the Cardiff Docks, and at 12 o'clock (mid-day) he will leave Cardiff for Exeter, being due to arrive at 2.50.
RABBIT OR HARE? I
RABBIT OR HARE? I Britonferry Butcher's Suc- I cessful Defence. Was it a ribbit or a half-grown moun- tain hare? This was the question the Neath county justices had to decide on Friday when Samuel S. Davies, butcher, Britonferry, charged with an infringe- ment of the Rabbit Prices Order, by sell- ing to a Mrs. Maud Parry, Hunter-street, a wild rabbit for which he charged 3s. 6<1., 75 per cent, above the maximum price.— Mr. Revell prosecuted, and Mr. Edward Powell defended. Mrs. Parry produced a receipted bill for the rabbit, and Mr. H. A. Clarke, the local food executive officer, said that when he called upon defendant, he expressed his sorrow for exceeding the maximum price. He was very agitated, and said it would never do for a business man like him to be summoned, and have his case published in the papers. When witness informed him that it would be reported to the Food Control Committee, defen- dant replied: You must stop it, even if it costs me a gold watch." Questioned by Mr. Powell, witness said there was no doubt ill his mind that it was a rabbit. For the defence, Mr. Powell said the animal sold was a half-grown mountain hare, which had been sent to his client as a Christmas box. Defendant said he put "rabbit" on the bill to evade the game license. A number of witnesses stated that the "rabbit was a "hare," and the Bench dismissed the case.
THE FARMERS' DUTY. I
THE FARMERS' DUTY. I Swansea Gathering of Agriculturists. There was a representative attendance of farmers and agriculturists at the Albert Hall, Swansea, on Saturday, when Sir Charles Bathurs-t, M.P., until lately Sec- retary of the Ministry of Food, gave an address on The Farmers Duty in 1918: The Right Hon. the Earl of Plymouth, who presided said, very hard things had been said occasionally about the farmers op this country. In his opinion those criticisms had been made by those who had a very slight knowledge of the indus- try of agriculture. In pre-war times very little consideration was given to the farmery, who were left to shift for them- selves, and to make their farming pay so far as they could with very little assis- tance indeed from the country, an d with extremely little encouragement. Under these circumstances they had to obtain that amount of food out of the land which now we were so earnestly wishing we had paid due attention to in previous years. Therefore, whatever faults might have been committed—and he was not going to say that those engaged in agriculture had not committed' any faults—the farmers deserved the thanks of the nation for what they had done, and not criticism for not having done more. But there were more sacrifices to bo made, and everyone of them must take what. part they could to help the country out of the grave aud critical times in which we were living. They had all to do their utmost, and therefore if there was anything more to do then they should "realise that they should make every possible sacrifice.
FIFTY LIVES LOST.I
FIFTY LIVES LOST. I Montreal, Saturday.—Fifty infants have perished in a lire at the Infantile Asylum of the Grey Nuns. All the other'inmates, numbering 1,000, including many disabled I
JUDGE S SUDDEN DEATH. I
JUDGE S SUDDEN DEATH. I Judge William Evans died suddenly during the sitting of the Oswestry County Court on Friday. His honour was ob- viously unweil during the morning and retired alone to his privalg room. After- wards he was heard to fall, and he expired immediateiy.
GUNNER OF 78!I
GUNNER OF 78! I When Gunner James Quinn jbined the Canadian Engineers, less than two years ago, his official age was 44. Now, aftpr spending some time wounded in a London hospital, and finding that he is of no fur- ther use for active service, he reveals a mistake in that official age. lIe confesses to having seen 78 summers.
?- - .- -. - ?-I BREWER S…
?- ?- I BREWER S BARLEY. I New York, February 15th.—Mr. Hoover has issued an order to breweries through- out the United States to cease the pur- chase of barley and other grains for malt- ing purposes so as to ensure a greater supply of cereals and wheat substitutes. It is estimated that the brewers have on hand from three to 6ix months' supply of grain.—Exchange.
'BUS AND TRAIN.I
'BUS AND TRAIN. I At a meeting of the Burryport Urban Council, it was stated that Mr. David James, of Swansea, had promised to place the matter of diverting the bus route to Pembrey before his directors. A resolu- tion was passed asking the Llanellv Cor- poration to join with the Burryport Council in asking Mr. John Hees. Swan- sea, to allow the H.5 train to run from ?waj?eu as far as Burryport every night. 1
" NOT TO BE .PUBLISHED."
NOT TO BE PUBLISHED." C0L.REPINCT0N S ARTICLE ACTION AGAINST "MORNING POST" LONDON, Saturday. Sir John Dickinson had before him at Bow-stroot Police Court this morning the summonses issuini against Lieut.-Col. Charles A. Court Repington and Mr. H. A. Gwynne, the editor of the Morning Post," who are accused of having on Feb- ruary 11th unlawfully and without l-aw- ful authorty published information in re- spect of the disposition of the King's mili- 's mili- tary forces and his Majesty's Alli-es on the West front in France, contrary to Regula- tion 18 of the Defence of the Realm Act. The second summons charged the defen- ful authority published information in re- spect of the supposed plan and conduct of military operations by the military forces of the JTir-cj- ;uwi his Allies. The case attracted great public interest, the Court being crowded. TEXT OF THE REGULATION. Sir Gordm Hewitt, who led the Crown prosecution, opened the proceedings, and quoted Regulation 18, which, he pointed out, prohibited the publication of any in- formation in respect to the movements, numbers or dispositions of any of the forces, ships or aircraft of the King or his Allies, and also prohibited the publi- cation of any information of a nature cal- culated to be directly useful to the enemy. In the *weelc preceding the publcation in the Morning Post complained of, there had been a secret conference in Paris, and in view of the publication in this country of matters which it was not in the public, interest to make public, a general warning was issued to the Press on the 4th inst. On the 10th there was submitted to the Press Bureau a long article marked "For tho Morning Pü:,t: and headed War Council Secret Conference: Remarkable Report by Lieut.-Col. Repington." "NOT TO BE PUBLISHED." Sir Edward Cooke, one of the joint directors of the Press Bureau, returned the article with the official stamp, Not to be published," and accompanied it with a letter to the editor of the Morning Post" explaining that it contained mat- ter which infringed the Defence of the Realm Act, Regulation 18, and stated tha* before the publication of the article there had been a general and particular warn- ing. About midnight there came to the Press Bureau a letter from Mr. Gwynne to Sir Edward Cook, saying that Col. Repington's article had been modified and that as it was in the national interest that the article should appear the next norn. ing. he (Air. GwyniWN) was elim*»aHn^ aIl the points which-he thought Sir Edward could take exception. The case for the prosecution closed, and the hearing was adjourned until Thurs- day. COLONEL REPINGTON. Mr. Macpherson, in a written answer to Major David Davies, M.P., rays:-Lieut.- Col. Repington is a retired officer and no longer liable to recall for service. As a retired officer he has the right to his rank and is entitled to wear uniform when he is employed in a military capacity and on ceremonial occasions of a military nature. A WELL-KNOWN EDITOR. The editor of the Morning Post." whp is to be prosecuted under the Defcnce of the Realm Act in conjunction with Col. Repington, is Mr. Howell A. Gwynne, a native of Swansea. He has edite.(in'oih,, Port since 1911, when he succeeded Mr. Fabian Ware (resigned).
" IT'S ALL OVER."
IT'S ALL OVER. Swansea Photographer's Dying Remark. An inquiry was held by the deputy- Borough Coroner (Mr. Dd. Clarke) at Swansea, on Saturday, into the circum- stances attending the death of Archibald Mess (39), draper and photographer, of Manscd-street, who was found with his throat cut on Thursday. Mrs. Annie Mess, deceased's wife, said he Rent her down for a book. He had been depressed for some time, and she watched him enter the room and go to the drawer, where he kept the razor. She rushed into the room, and screamed. Robert Mess, his brother, said he and his wife visited his brother on Thursday night, at nine o'clock. After talking about business matters, witness's brother werrt upstairs with his wife. The next thing he heard was a scream. Witness rushed up to the T-iin, which was in d-arkness, and on gas being lit discov- ered the deceased lying on the floor with his throat cut. His brother had, no doubt, overworked himself by carrying on the two businesses. Dr. J. Ho wells said he found deceased lying in a great quantity of blood beneath the head and shoulders. He had cut him- self from ear to en revering all the struc- tures of the throat. It w s a most deter- mined cut. As the doctr was coming into the room, he heard deceased exclaim, "It's all over." He then gave a gap cr two, and died. If a man was neurasthenic, and had over-worked, as stated by the witnesses, and according to the certificate, he would become very morbid. The jury returned n verdict of "suie.de whilst temporarily insane." and expressed sympathy with the family.
MR. ROOSEVELT BETTER.
MR. ROOSEVELT BETTER. New York, February 15t]i;-Tt is an- nounced that Mr. Theodore Roosevelt has sufficiently recovered to be able to leave hospital in two weeks' tirue.-Heuter.
G.C.G. DISPUTE.
G.C.G. DISPUTE. Appsal Being Made to Coal Controller. A meeting of the Executive Council of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held at Cardiff, on Saturday. Mr. James Wins tone presiding. Reference was made to the dispute at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Col- liery ",dh regard to the payment of "tumblers." The Council had previously .derided that this matter be referred to the courts for decision, but it was now decided to suspend this resolution, and to make ¡:n appeal to the Coal Controller upon the matter-
LIVENING UP THE BOCHE C, i
LIVENING UP THE BOCHE C, i I Many Trench Raids. = BRITISH AND FRENCH- SECURE PRISONERS. TO-DAY'S BRITISH OFFICIAL^ British Headquarters, SaturdaYIY 9.40 a.m. ■ A successful raid was carried out bjl; Lancashire troops early last nigfefe in the neighbourhood of the: Ypres-Staten Railway. Eleven prisoners were taken by our troops, and our casualties were slight. :1 Hostile artillery has been active iq: the course of the night north or Lens and oppooJte La Bassee and. Yvytschaete. Every day that passes brings news of the growing intensity of the artillei-pe duel in several sectors on the Westerq, front. This activity generally precedeip an infantry attack on a big scale, but its duration may extend over, many weeks, and there are at present no immediate in- dications of a general monmept by th Allied or enemy troops in the froii? trenches. g* Both the British and French are how- ever carrying out raids in force, bringing back prisoners and. generally keeping thJb; enemy in a state of tension. Sir Douglas Haig's reports on Friday night notes that the enemy guns are usually active between Gouzeauoourt an the Soarpe, which includes the Cambrais front. Infantry fighting is confined to patrols. On the French front the artillery duel is becoming more intense in the Cham- pagne and Verdun district. MOZAMBIQUE. Great progress has been made in the Anglo-Portuguese campaign in Mozam- bique. All of von Lettow Vorbeck's re- maining forces have been driven to the east of the Lajendo. River, and are mov- ing towards the coast. In recent opera- tions 94 German prisoners have been taken. PALESTINE PROGRESS. Press Bureau, Friday.—The Secretary oi the War Office announces:— On February 14th our line was advanced on a froat of six miles to an avearge depth of two miles on either side of the village of MaktaaHL# (llj wiles iwrth-norfh-^stst t of Jerusalem). Little opposition was ex- perienced. A minor enemy surprise against one of our posts about four milœ; north-east of Jerusalem was repulsed after coming within bombing distance, and' a few prisoners were taken. MACEDONIA. Amsterdam, Friday.—The following offi- cial communique was issued at Sofia yes- terday :— Macedonian front.—In the Cerna bend, near Dobropolje, and on both sides of the Vardar, the artillery fire sometimes be- came more violent. At various points on the front a number of strong enemy re- oonoitring detachments tried to approach our positions. TO-DAY'S BELGIAN OFFICIAL. < Havre, Saturday.—The following Bel- gian weekly oammundque is issued here to- day:—During'the past week a number 4 sharp reconnoitring raids have taken place on this. front. In these operations the enemy has displayed unusual activity, and has sustained serious losses, there-by en- abling us to identify the troop units op- posed to us. Our patrols brought baok a machine-gun to our lines. Similar enter- prises on the part of the enemy brosce down under our barrage fire.
IMINERS' COMB-OUT.I
I MINERS' COMB-OUT. I I Appeal to Managers and I Miners' Agents. (By Our Mining Correspondent.) In order to continue the comb-out of available men for the Army from' among those who' have entered the mines since 1914, steps are being taken by the Ministry of National Service to meet the dissatisfaction still prevailing in some districts at the presence of men who have become miners since the outbreak of war. In order to get information as to who may be only a worker transferred from another colliery and who is an actual "post-war miner," colliery owners and others have been instructed to furnish particulars not previously asked for.
i BOWLING TOURNAMENTS.I
i BOWLING TOURNAMENTS. The Welsh Bowling Association, meet- ing at the Pnrk Hotel, Cardiff, last even- ing, under the presidency of Mr. E. Lloyd, decided to hold a singles, pair and rink tournament during the coming season in aid of the Welsh Hospital, Netley. The Swansea Bowling League also in- tends 'holding a bowling tournament on August Bank Holiday, when competitions for pairs, singles, and fours will be in-' augurated. —
NEARLY A THOUSAND.I
NEARLY A THOUSAND. I Neath Allotment Association's Big I Membership. The annual meeting of the Neath Allot- ment and Cottage Garden Association was held at the Gwyn Hall on Friday even- ing, the president (Mr. D. M. Davies) in the chair. In his presidential address, Mr. Davies said that Neath had mad(- a noble. response to assist the country in increasing the food production of the country. In 1917, the area covered by allotment holders was 14 acres, in 1918 the area would be nearly 50 acres. (Applause.) They were also on the last lap for the thousand members, and he hoped that the membership would double itself during the coming year. The secretary (Mr. W. H. Taylor) out- lined the system for the future working of the association, and Mr. Walter Wil- liams, organising secretary of the A.O.S. for South Wales, declared that Neath was one of the best organised societies in the whole of South Wales. The officials and committee were re ^appointed. j
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BOMBS ON NANCY. Lilians Killed by German Raiders. O-DÁ Y-S fREXCH OFFICIAt. u Champagne. in the of Hd^ar-Taorb. and in <3 to too srnth nf BarUuas:y* k: E.T. rejoily&d a41rnrf.txti surprise at- -IS. In course erf a raid l«y the VKtcrr <*•{ Van-quo:* by -k a rid-In nuaaW of prisoiKTir- the ■was qui-et. Twi -etfeaiy it several in e region to ui- north of e civilians wero itillwi acd-wW- In- i**5- GiAWORGAN PLOTHOLOCPS RECORD. sir Chaxlas Bath tint. d 11.<08 l"¡J:Õ: n W'tJw t.1." in tie c-riiCry r allofcoieinfcs. I M.P. SENT TO PRISON. \.t Bt>w-5treet on Saturday,\fr nold Lupton. Liberal member for « ford, Dh-isiou, was e.*ntencd to six rnths in the second division for -an. Cully having in hiti on p»6 of certain .fi<6.ts. and far sistiz^r in pu With in? and diepars- ? fh-, hsaflete. f. #{,w. 9 ( )
.NO PATCHED-UP PEACE. j
NO PATCHED-UP PEACE. Paris, Saturday.—Mr. Henderson, M.P., explaining the object of the visit to Paris to discuss matters with French Socialists who would take part in the London con- ference, which would have to study the war aims formulated by the workers of Gre-at Britain and ensure the representa- tion of the working class at the official peace conference, said the people must de- cide for themselves as to the great in- terests at stake, but the workers were not in favour of peace at any price, or a patched-up peace.
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At a meeting of the executive committee of the British Steel Smelters, held in Lon- don yesterday, Mr. A H. Hewlett, Briton ferry, was appointed president for the l year, and Mr P. J. Rees, Landore, a t r ubtev.'
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" RATHER NOT."
RATHER NOT." Swansea Clerk Charged With Embezzlement, Refuses Bail. At Swansea on Saturday, Frederick Leonard Allen (35), clerk was charged with embezzling Y,801 the property of his employers, Messrs. Spillers and Bakers, Ltd.. betdeen Nov. 7th and 22nd, 1917. Mr. David Clarke, on behalf of Messrs. Mackintosh and Thomas (Cardiff), ap-, plied for a remand until Thursday, as there were several charges against the defendant. Allen was offered bail, but in a quaver- ing voice replied: "I'd rather not, rir." ■—Mr. Clarke's application was granted. — Awua,* „ i
SUGAR FOR JAM.
SUGAR FOR JAM. Sir Charles Bathurst's State- I ment at Swansea. Speaking at -Swansea on Saturday, Sir Charles Bathurst, president of the Sugar Comnfission, said he had every reason to believe that there would be a sufficient amount of-sugar to allow the Commission to: .ration ..sugar to producers of fruit for home jam-making He coutd not for the moment tell them any- thing for certain because the scheme cf jam production* for 1918 was still being worked out in the Ministry of Food, ar.d unfortunately the stock s of sugar were dwindling rapidly owing to difficulties of transport. If it became necessary he would suggest to the Ministry of Food that the domestic ration of sugar should be slightly cut down in order to convert the fruit of the country into jam. Jam was never more valuable than it would be this year.
-'-,---4 rO-OAYS WAR RESUME…
-4 rO-OAYS WAR RESUME ——— » 4 Lead "Offi Leader." Office, 4.50 In enemy submarine discharged about rounds upon Dover this morning, the bombardment being continued for thro* or four minutes. The casualties consist of one child killed and three men, one woman and three children injured. Material damage in1 slight. Germany is still in a state of war witli- Russia. A threat has been made to ree new the Eastern, campaign. V Lancashire troops last night sucoeesfnlljj raided the neighbourhood of the Yprofe, Statin Railway. Hostile artillery was active in the coursa' of the night north of Lens and opposite La Bassee and Wytschaete. Speaking in Paris Mr. Henderson add that the workers were not in favour of peace at any price. j
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF,
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF, Lady Lyons was too ill on Saturday to attend the Gower Food Control ComnAip tee. r Sir F. E. Smith the Attorney-Generoli, arrived at Liverpool on Saturday morning from the United States. « Lieut. Owen, a wounded offiosf froof Pare Wern Hospital, will sing at Bruns- wick Chapel to-morrow at the evening service. | At an inouegt held at Llanstephan <? Friday on Pedr Soper, a sailor, whom body was washed up by the tide, an open verdict was returned. Sir John Alexander Miller. Bart., tbtr^ well-known racehorse owner, died at New.; market, on Saturday morning. Deceased^ who was born in 1867, had been ill foa: some time. A series of meetings have been held so Aberdulais, Resolven, and Glyn-Nea under the auspices of the South W Temperanc Union. Resolutions in favoge of Prohibition were unanimously passe d^: When Judge Lkyd Morgan took hjff | seat at the Llanelly County Court on* Friday without his wig and gown, haf i apologisel and explained that he oouldf not get anyone to carry his bag from thtt I G.W.R. Station. 9 j The King has approved the grant of the Polar Medal with Clasp, inscribed A&* j tarctic. 1914-15," to members of the Im- ? periol Trans-Atlantic Expedition, inclodw j ing Sir E. H. Shackleton, and Lieut. Kf Wild. Both explorers have lectured at | Swaneea. ? j Damage amounting to over 92,000 was J caused through a tire which destroye d the lecture hall connected with the Sol- vation Army Congress Hall at Clamton on Saturday. There was an explosion of gas which blew the roof off the hall. No one was injured. A fancy dress ball of a very successful character, was held at the Shaftesbury. Hall, Swansea, on Thursday, when aboat 150 people were present. The M.C.'s were 11 Messrs. Evans and Vaughan, and the judge was Mr. Twm Jones. The awards were:—Gent's: 1, Mr. Bibby (A Viking). Ladies: 1, Miss Morrissey (Pierrot); 3. Miss Fox (Red Cross nurse). Paris, Saturdiy.-Thi-a morning M. Clemenceau addressed the Army Council, describing for two hours the works whidl have been undertaken and completed in all sectors ot the French front, with view to offensive and defensive operatioas; He related several interesting anecdotes illustrating the readiness of the Poilus everywhere to meet and return enemy tacks. He also dweLt with emphasis on fl the nature of the reception accorded him in the re-conquered portion of Alsaoei,
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A NATIONAL PERIUf Finland's Awful Experience of Civil War. I Wasa, Friday (received Saturday).— The new born independence of Finland which i? but a few weeks old. is already,? threatened with death and suSocatMn.? The combined forces of Russians aa? hordee of the lowest claw of natiW; SocialisŒ, infected by the BoishevaW passion for murder and destruction. no'w? hold the whole of South I inland belo*^ the line Bwoerneborg-Sordawal&, and a«r| spreading terror and desolation, not warrforg but as brigands, murdering torturing as they go. 3 To check this awful invasion Geneta? Gustaf Mannerheim, a Finn, and f* merly holder of high positions in  Russian Army, is at present &SW.Ibl and equipping 100,000 men at Vilppuib?! north of Tammerfors, which town,  great stronghold, is under the Rueei&nf? general, Swentotchy. who probably hat? at his disposal good artillery from p' grad. A battle at Vilppula is certain as Soo% as General Manneheim is ready to strik%i T!i? Red Forces are believed to bail numerically equal to the WhÏ. OufcJJj post encounters are reported daily MH usually are to the advantage of tbC White Guards. « £ EPOCH OF DESTRUCTION. The entire peasantry are supporting the latter, and are bringing them theirs last provisions, horses and men, Hat* singtors, Veborg, and Abo, are entirely cut, and tales are circulating of wait- ton murders and robberies. EditorV memg?rs of the Diet and prominent mem gencrall-v are daily executed. A ray of hope i6 that the Ukrainian and Polieh sailors, who are known to be anti-Bol- sheviks, may ultimately save the situa- tion at Helsingiors which is threatened by the guns of the Russian Baltic Fleet and the forts of Sveal>org. The Senators, who saved themselves at the last moment, came to Wasa, which is now the Government centre and also the headquarters. The region between Wasa and Tornea was cleared early in February of Red Guards and Russian troops, and a large quantity of arms and ammuni- tion were captured. In Northern Finland the* peasantlr fought desperately, sniping from Win- dows and every conceivabll" place, and lost a total of about 500 killed and pounded. A NATION'S P-ERIL. A serious problem will sltiso if tbO powers will allow the Russian troops is Finland with the comparatively enormoot artillery supplies, to kill this small nation and everybody in it older thex twelve as is threatened. An offer ef: mediation from the Swedish Govemnieot j reached the Senate yesterday, but was emphatically declined. do I_ LOOTERS DRIVEN OFF. Stockholm, Friday (received batn*cLay>C —A wireless message says Russian soldie ¡' have been roaming tlte Island of Eclier. in search of loot. A number retr on learning of a Swedish expedition's arJj rival. The Russians fired the Wl Station at Kalugoe last night.