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BETTER NEWSI FROM RUMANIA.
BETTER NEWS I FROM RUMANIA. ———— 0 Desperate Counter- Attack. PORTION OF CERNAVODA1 BRIDGE RE-CAPTURED. Fnemy Retiring to the South. fO-DAY'S RUSSIAN OFFICIAL. In the wooded Carpathians, battles; east of Kirlibaba continue. Transy Ivan ia.-The enemy is show- ing a stubborn resistance. The combats are excessively bitter, and prisoners are taken only in small numbers. In the Buzen Valley the Rumanians have made further progress to the north. Danube Front.—In the valley of the River Argis the enemy con- ducted a series of fierce attacks and have compelled a portion of the Rumanians north of the Orgis to retire slightly. West of Bucharest, after persistent attacks, the enemy succeeded in pressing back the Rumanians to- wards the River Orgis. South of Bucharest the enemy at- tacks were repelled, and by a counter-attack the Germano-Bul- garian troops have been driven fronythe villages of Komina and Gostinara, captured yesterday. Dobrudja.—Our troops have gained possession of the western part of the Cernavoda Bridge, and have ocmpelled the enemy to retire to the south of several heights.— .Wireless Press. TO-DAY'S BRITISH OFFICIAL. During the night our artillery was active north of Ypres and Gueu- decourt. Yesterday evening, after a heavy trench mortar bombardment, the enemy attempted two small raids in the Souchez area, which were beaten off. General Headquarters, France, Friday, M.42 p.m.—During the day there was heavy enemy shelling on our front in the neigbourhood of Gueudecourt and on both sides of the Ancre, to which our artillery replied. In other areas there was considerable trench mortar activity on both sides. TO-DAY'S FRENCH OFFICIAL. The night was calm on the front generally. During the night of December 1-2, one of our aeroplanes dropped nine shells of 120mm. on the Spincourt Railway Station. Three of the same calibre were dropped on the enemy cantonments at Hilly-ser-Mandiennes. ARMY OF THE EAST (Dec. 1st.) To the east of the Cerna the Serbian troops repulsed a violent enemy attack directed against their posi- tion to the north of Gumista. (There was an artillery duel in the Monastir region, where bad weather continues. Paris, Friday, 11 p.m.—There was moderate activity of artillery and trench engines. There is no important event to report. -—————- SERBIAN OFFICIAL., Salonika, Friday (received Satur- day).—An official communique is- sued from the Serbian Headquarters says On Thursday there were local en- gagements and reciprocal artil- lery firing as far as the fog would allow. ————- BOMBS ON SEAPLANE BASE. The Secretary of the Admiralty makes the following announcement: On November 29th, a squadron of British aeroplanes ope-rating against the Bulgarian troops at- tacked the enemy seaplane base at Gereviz effecting great damage. On November 30th, a bomb attack was carried out on Doksambos, and on the same day a troop train near Porna was attacked by two aeroplanes. The men in charge of the engine were wounded and fell out of the train, which proceeded at a high speed with no one in charge.
ISERBS RETAKE PRISONERS.
SERBS RETAKE PRISONERS. Corfu, Friday (received Saturday).- The Serbian Press Bureau says: As already announced, we captured Serbian prisoners on Salonika front whom the Bulgarians recruited on Serbian territory. During the last few days we have captured more prieonei-s whom the Bulgarians, against all the regulations of the Hague Conven- tion, recruited on our territory and sent to the front.
TO-DAYS WAR RESUME I
TO-DAYS WAR RESUME I H Leader Office, 4.50 p.m. I I t In to-dars British official report .refer- ence 16 made to the activity of our ar- tillery north of 1 pre* and Uueude- court. The enemy attempted raids in the Souchez area, which were beaten off. Information from diplonfatic sources in Greece indicates that King Tino has agreed to give up six batteries of moun- tain guns co Admiral du Fournet. The latter is said to have agreed to with- draw all troops except a guard of 300. Mackensen's Army is striking strain. at Bucharest from the south-west. the t forts of the capital must be already within range of the guns. On November 29th a Bulgarian seaplane base was successfully bombarded by our aeroplanes, and on ]\ov. 30 a troop train (near Porna) was bombed, the drivers falling oh and the train pro- ceeding without control.
I EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. I
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. I Lausanne, Friday.—In consequence of I the delayed arrival of German prisoners coming from England, which is due to roughness of the sea, the first batch of English prisoners from Germany will not reach Switzerland until the night of December 7. Milan. Friday.—After a year's negotia- tions an exchange of Italian and Aus- trian disabled prisoners has finally beeu I arranged. The first trainload of Italians. comprising qome 350 officers and men and about 35 Serbian officers, arrived afc l Como last night. Great festivities were ¡ arranged at the various Swiss Stations by the Italian colonies resident in Switzer- land < — )
I NEATH BURNJNG MISHAP. I
NEATH BURNJNG MISHAP. I I ^mes Heard (35), of 5, Glamorgan- street, Keath, was admitted to the Swan-I sea Hospital on Friday suffering from I burns on the body, sustained through his I clothe6 catching fire.
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SWANSEA WOMAN MISSING. I
SWANSEA WOMAN MISSING. I The Swansea police have been notified that Miss Elsey Pelke (m), of 9a, High- street, Swansea, is missing from home. She is of slight build, dark complexion, and ,has dark hair. She was wearing a, hlue eerge costume
15 PER CENT. I
15 PER CENT. I GOVERNMENT ICONCES- SION TO WELSH MINERS I TEXT OF BOAHD OF TRADE I LET i ER (By Our Miniilg Correspondent). I I. Cardiff, Saturday.—The adjourned meet- ing of the Executive of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held this morn- ing in Cardiff, Mr. Winstone being in the chair. There were also present: Mr. Thomas Richards, M.P. (secretary), Mr. Alfred Onions (treasurer), Mr. W. P. Nicholas (solicitor), Mr. John Willianic, M.P., the Hon. W. Abraham (Mabon), Mr. H. Morgan, Mr. John James, Mr. W. Jenkins, etc. The ?.'i°"t iT wrtart hL ille. wfs the reatung of a letter wliich had this morn- ing Ixen received from the Board of Trade. It was as follows:— Board of Trade, Whitehall-gardens, London, S.W., December 1st, 1916.-Sir, -1 am directed by the Board of Trade to advert to their letter of the 29th November to the subject of the order made under Regulation 90 of the De- ence of the Realm resolution, and to 6tate that after consulting the Advisory Committee mentioned in that' letter, they have determined to appoint an in- dependent auditor without loss of time, to ascertain the facts in regard to the increased cost of production of coal in the South Wales coalfield. The Board would be glad to receive at the earliest possible date any sugges- -tions which the Federation may desire to offer with reagrd to the instructions to be given to the auditor. Pending the receipt of the result of this audit, a nincrease of 15 per cent. in the miners' general wage .sate will be paid as and from this day, but any fur- ther adjustment of wages will be contin- gent on the result of the audit now in- stituted, taken in conjunction with all other relevant factors.—I am, sir, your obedient servant, H. Llewelyn Smith. T. Richards, Esq. The Council decided to make certain re- com-endati-ons bearing on the above letter ] to the conference to be held on Monday next.
OUR NAVAL POLICY.I
OUR NAVAL POLICY. I I Has Been Disastrous, says I Lord Beresford. The present Government represents a fleet driving on to the rocks in charge of blind pilots," said Lord Beresford at a City meeting on Friday. The object of the meeting was to demand that the Govern- ment shall exercise a more thorough blockade in the North Sea and the Baltic, and take efficient steps to protect mer- chant shipping against the submarine dallr." The Fleet was all right, eaid Lord Beres- ford. What was wrong was Cabinet Administration. It was wrong now and it had been wrong from the beginning of the war. Our naval policy had been disas* trous. They must demand that our sea power be used and that the blockade be put on. If that had been done at the beginning ..the war would have been over in 18 rnonvns. The destruction of the pirates in their nests should be our first object. Why not continue at Zeebrugge as we had begun? I H You should have a thousand airships there day and night and never rest. You don't run after a swarm of hornets with a net. You go and blow up the nests with Ii high explosive." In the existing circumstances, he added, it was a crime to allow ocean-going vessels to go to eea unarmed. I
I CHEESE FOR THE TROOPS._I
I CHEESE FOR THE TROOPS. I The Government have commandeered for the Army the first arrivals of New Zealand Cheese, consisting of 8,000 crates. Similar action is expected in regard to fresh supplies shortly coming over.
I BURNING OF A THEATRE. I
BURNING OF A THEATRE. The Princess Theatre, Crayford, was completely destroyed by fire on Friday night. The theatre was a splendid struc- ture, opened only last July by Princess Christian, and it had a magnificent organ. The damage is roughly estimated at 120,000.
IBRASS AND COPPER CENSUS.I
BRASS AND COPPER CENSUS. The Minister of Munitions orders that every person engaged in the production of Brass rod. tubing, sheet and wire strip, stampings, castings, billets ana ingots; and copper rod and wire, tubing, sheets, plates, discs, and ingots. shall furnish particulars of his output in such form and at such times as shall from time to time be notified to him by the Director of Materials.
ENEMY USING DUM-DUMS.I
ENEMY USING DUM-DUMS. I Corfu, Friday (received Saturday).— According to a communique from the Ser- bian Headquarters, the Germans employed explosive bullets for their rifles a.nd machine guns when the Serbian troops were atssiiulting the forts north-east og Vcleselo. Prisoners have stated that the Bulgarians distribute to their soldiers dum-dum bullets, and such have been found during recent fighting upon pri- soners.
BISHOP AT RUHLEBEN.I
BISHOP AT RUHLEBEN. I Zurich, Friday.—Dr. Bury, .Bishop of North and Central Europe, has arrived in Berne after spending a week at Ruhleben, during which he lived with the Titc,, nnd shared their meals in lofts and horse- boxes. He was allowed to have private conver- sation with the prisoners. and to conduct services and meetings without any Ger- man officials being present. The Bishop declares that he was deeply impressed by j the. spirit, and felt proud of them.— jj Re-uter.
FOR WIDOWS AND DEPENDENTS.…
FOR WIDOWS AND DEPENDENTS. ——— £ 2u0 REACHED I FURTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS NEEDED. This morning's additions lie sub- scription list brings the total to date up to over £ 200. The appeal is made on behalf of a fund designed to give some token Ulat they are not forgotten to the widows and depen- dents of Swansea soldiers who have been killed in action. Already a large number of names of widows and dependents of Swansea soldiers who have fallen at the front have been sent in. A large sum is still wanted if Christmas Day gifts are to be sent to them as* was done last year. All the money subscribed to this fund will bo devoteo to the purpose for whioh it is in untied. The operation oi the fund is not con- fined to soldiers of the 6tb Welsh Regt., but gifts will be sent to the widows and dependente of all Swansea soldiers who have fallen in action, irrespective ot the regiments to which tnev belonged. Clergy, ministers, and others are in- vited to send names and otner particulars of cases to the lion, seereiary of the tund. To-day's contributions include £ o from Mr. Sydney L. Gregor (Westbrook, Swan- sea), £ 2 irom N. &1 Is. each from "W. Mr. M. Jacob, Mr. Wm. Mofiiat (9, Heathfield, Swansea), Mr. H. B. Ganz (High-street, Swansea), and Mr. T. Arthur Evans (Ivy Villa, Dillwyn-i-oad), 5s. from Mr. W. Rice (uplands), and 2s. 6d. from Rev. Elias Joseph. (Sketty). Subscriptions should be sent to either Mr. David Roberts (.hon. treasurer), 19, Heathfield-strcet, Swansea, or to Mr. A. P. iligham (hon. secretary), Leader'' Buildings. Swansea. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO DATE. Messrs. R. E. Jon% (per Mr. C. T. Rutlien) y,50 0 0 The Right 11011. Sir Allied. Jioiia Bart., M.P., 10 10 0 Mr. R. J. Matthews 10 0 0 Mr. Richard Lewis, High-street 5 5 0 Mr. W. Edwards, J.P. 5 5 0 6th Welsh Committee 5 0 0 Mr. Sydney L. Gregor 5 0 0 Mr. A. E. Roe 5 0 0 Mr. J. T. Davies 5 0 0 Mr. Harry G. Thomas 5 0 0 Major G. S. Harries 5 0 0 Major T. Herschell Jones 5 0 0 Mr. H. Stanley L. Cook 5 0 0 Mr. W. T. Farr 5 0 0 Messrs. H. Goldberg and Co 3 3 0 Mr. David Roberts 3 3. 0 Mr. B. Watts Jones 2 2 0 Mr. Daniel Treharne 2 2 0 Mr. James Jonkinc 2 2 0 Mr. William Rosser 2 2 0 N." 2 0 0 Mr. W. Jacob 110 W." I 1 1 0 Mr. T. Arthur Evans 1 1 0 Mr. Wm. Moffat 110 Mr. I-f. B. Ganz 1 1 0 Mr. David A. Sutherland 110 Mr. William Lewis, J.P. 110 i Councillor F. J. Parker 110 Mr. David James 1 1 0 Swansea Grocers' Association (per Mr. H. F. Hood) 1 11 Ol l Mr. Gwilym Morgan, J.P. 1 1 0 Mr. J. W. Jones, J.P 1 1 0 Mr. J. Nott 1 1 0 Mr. James Harries 1 1 0 Messrs. Davies and Co., Boro# Stores. 1 1 0 Mr. Richard G. Lewis 110 Mr. F. P. Charles (Langland). 110 Mr. and Mrs. J. Blewitt Jenkins 110 Dr. Trafford Mitchell 1 1 0 Miss Jennie Ruthen 110 Mr. Frederick Edwards 1 0 0 Mr. C. C. Vivian 0 10 6 Mr. C. Roberts 0 10 6 Mr. Mervyn G. Williams 0 10 6 Mr. A. B. Davies 0 10 6 Mr. J. Hernaman Jonæ 0 10 0 Miss Ella Woolley Drinkwater. 0 10 0 A. M. D. and S. D. 0 10 0 J .D.W. 0 10 0 Mr. A. P. Higham 0 10 0 Mr. W. Rice 0 5 0 Mr. Alfred Dickens 0 5 0 Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams 0 5 0 Rev. E. Joseph 0 2 6 Balance from last year 37 19 4 Total £ 208 2 10 I
OVER THE ESTIMATES.
OVER THE ESTIMATES. But No New Taxation at the Moment. The Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Parliametnary Papers states that, having regard to the present rate of expenditure, he anticipated that the Budget estimate for the current year would be materially exceeded. He did not contemplate pro- posing fresh taxation at the present time. Until next quarter he would not be in a position to estimate with any accuracy how the yield of the taxation for the cur- rent year, and particularly the yield of the income tax, would compare with the forecasts. Mr. McKenna further states that the total sums expended out of votes of credit up to Oct. 7 were estimated at 9179,000,000, apart from the expenditure of the War Office, the Admiralty, and the Ministry ot Munitions. The figure represented slightly over 6 per cent. on the whole expenditure out of votes of credit and included a very substantial sum in rspect of the purchases of meat, sugar, etc., which would be re- coverable. -=
PARCELS AND LETTERS. ;
PARCELS AND LETTERS. Times of Postirtg t oMen at the Front. With regard to the postal regulations for the posting f Christmas parcels and letters, the troops in France and Flanders, wa'are informed that in the ease of parcels thev must be posted as early as possible before December 11th, j and in the case of letters prior to Decent ber 16th. Those sending parcels are warned that they muet be securely and strongly packed. No perishable articles or basins, etc., must he sent, or the posting of a parcel will be prohibited. I The name and address of the sender must be written on the outside of each parcel. Finally, any parcels not complying with all the regulations will be refused. A leaflet containing instructions and advice 36 to how to pack the parcels can be obtained on application at the counter op the Post Office.
"OFF MOUTH OF THAMES."I
"OFF MOUTH OF THAMES." Amsterdam, Friday.—A telegram "from Berlin say,t-ODe of our submarines re-■ cently came across a damaged British aeroplane off the mouth of the Thames, i The occupants of the machine, two I British o-mcers, w?re taken priRoners and j{ the aeroplam destm?,?-Reuter. J[
IN -RUMANIAI
IN RUMANIA I POSITION REVIEWED FROM LATEST NEWS. CITY WITHIN CUN RANGE. I Marshal von Mackensen's army is strik- I ing straight at Bucharest from the south- west, and the forts of the capital must be already well within range of its guns. Having crossed a small river, where for a time the Rumanians had made a stand, this army is, according to the Berlin com- munique, approaching the lower course of the River Arges, which at its nearest point runs within three miles of the nng- fortress, and less than 10 miles of tllo centre of Bucharest. The capital is also threatened on the south-east. The Danube army which has been within 20 miles of the city for some days on the south is pushing steadily east along thoorridOl" between the Arges and the Danube marshes, and has seized the village of Gostinari, 19 miles south-south- east of Bucharest. Elsewhere the pursuit of the Rumanians, although it has now here been checked, is I not so immediate a danger. The Germans are being resisted on the approaches to the extensive oilfields north of Bucharest, and unofficial messages say that energetic measures are being taken to destroy the oil where it may fall into the enemy's hands. The Rumanian army remains in- tact, with its heavy artillery, composed mostly of Japanese guns, and its muni- tions. The scraps of information which are still received about the Orsova rearguard show that it is making an heroic but hope- less fight in the Germans' rear With no possibility of escape it is striking about in various directions, a constant source of anxiety to the enemy's communications. In the Dobrudja the Russians and Rumanians have taken the offensive on the whole front. British armoured car&- described in one German communique as tanks "—have been employed in this onslaught, and two of them are alleged to have been destroyed In the far north the vigorous Russian offensive along the Moldavian border for the relief of Rumania has resulted in the capture of an extensive range of heights, but this move can have no immediate effect on the position in WallachUl. Amsterdam, Saturday.—A Berlin tele- gram say a the Danube Army is approach- ing menacingly the girdle of fortrosees around Bucharest. From the south and south-west its vanguards are approach- ing the Argesul River, which is only eight kilometres (five miles) from the forts. The Rumanians have been re- pulsed in fierce hand-to-hand fighting and the booty of guns and material is in- creasing. In the north the Rumanians have pressed on towards the mountaipj ridge of the Predeal Pass, which renders i exceedingly difficult any movement to- wards the est. Tromeo Pass is greatly menaced. Reports of the e?st two daY6 give 7,300 p?soneHt ?d 83 captured guns. 1 RUSSIA'S EFFORT. I Whole Range of Heights I Captured. The Russian offensive in the Car- pathians for the relief of Rumania con- tinues on a front of nearly 200 miles. Although the enemy in their commu- niques treat it lightly, it has resulted in the capture of a whole range of heights, and thereby advanced the front towards Transylvania. These gains are treated by the German and Austrian reports as purely local and are represented as negligible. The area attacked reaches from the Jablonica Pass in south-eastern Galieja down most of the frontier of Moldavia. "BLOODILY REPULSED." Amsterdam, Saturday. A telegram from the Austrian Preds Headquarters at the front, dated yesterday evening, says: The Ruasian attack in the Carpathians 1 continues with undiminished violence. The enemy has everywhere been bloodily repulsed, as he was yesterday.
WELSH UNIVERSITY. \ —:—————
WELSH UNIVERSITY. — ——  ——— Case for Swansea.—The De- I mand for Recognition. For over three hours on Friday an im- portant deputation from Swansea gave evidence before the Roval Commission on Welsh University education. There was a representative attendance of Commis- sioners, presided over by Lord Haldane. What thA deputation urged was that Swansea Technical College should, in any (scheme agreed upon, be a constituent college of the University of Wales. A number of Swansea gentlemen at- tended and gave evidence, among them being Sir Alfred Mond. Bart., M.P., Mr. T. J. Williams, M.P., Mr. Ivor Gwynne, Mr. Richard Martin, Ald. David Davies (Mayor of Swansea), Dr Varley (principal of the Technical College), and Mr. T. J. Rees. The proceedings were private, and all information was refused, but it is under- stood that the Swansea representatives put forward a strong case in support of their application that the Swansea Tech- nical College should be made a constituent of the University of Wales. Swansea was challenged by the Royal Commissioners to give a demonstration of its earnestness in obtaining what it asked for by showing a fund of £ 30,000 or 91(1,000. An appeal was immediately made to the public, and the Swansea dele- gation on Friday announced to Lord Haldane and li-ic. colleagues a sum more than double what the Commission sug- gested
MORE SLAVES FOR GERMANY I
MORE SLAVES FOR GERMANY Amsterdam. Friday.—It is reported from Fauquement (Dutch Limburg) that to-day the male inhabitants of Hasselt and Lanage between the ages of 17 and 50. and also girls and women possessing sewing machines, are to be deported to Germany. Everybody is instructed to take two pairs of shoes, a spoon, and a fork.—Renter.
MEN FOR MUNITIONS. I
MEN FOR MUNITIONS. The unsatisfied demand for men in munition trades continues to increase. Many thousands are asked for every week beyond the number provided by the ordinary channels of supply. In particular, there is a demand for silica brickmakers, foundry workers, and unskilled labourers fo*- 4-Q heaver j classes of work. I
GREECE YIELDS.
GREECE YIELDS. Six Batteries to be Handed Over. TROOPS COLLIDE IN ATHENS STREETS. Eleventh Hour Decision, Athens, Friday (received Satur- day).—According to information from diplomatic sources, the King of Greece has agreed to give up six batteries of mountain guns to Ad- miral du Fournet, the latter agree- ing immediately to withdraw all troops except a guard of 300 in the Zappeion.—Reuter. I TROOPS FIGHT IN STREETS. Athens, Friday (received Saturday).— Collisions have taken place between the Allies and Gr.eek troops in the oity. Greek, officers attempted to prevent the Allies passing certain points, and a fusiiade en- sued. Particulars are not ascertiiined- Greek troops are parading the streets singing patriotic a 7.32 p.m.—After skirmishes all the afternoon between Greeks and Allies there were lively fusilades in Stadium-street between Royalists and lienizelists. Many shots were exchanged with officers. The newspaper Nea Herlas," from a Greek official source, stated at 2 o'clock that Admiral du Fournet telephoned the Premier suggesting an armistice. An hour later the Premier went to the Palace to consult the King. An armistice is said to have been effected. Meanwhile, guns were booming at intervals. It is asserted that the French were bombarding the hill behind the Palace. Panic prevails in Athens, and a bad night seems in store for the inhabitants. M. Zimbrakakis, the Venizelist Chief of Police, has been dismissed. About 6 o'clock M. Guillemon, the- French Minister, went to the Palace, pre gumably in connection with the armistice. The result is unknown.—Reuter. LANDING AT PIR/EUS. Earlier news was that the Allies had landed troops at the Piraeus, the port of Athens, in oonsequence of the refusal of King Tino's Government to had over the arms and munitions demanded by the Allies. This act came as the sequel to a long- continued effort tc induce King 'fino by diplomatic means to carry out the will of his people and cease hampering the Allies and helping the enemy. Telegrams from Athens state that the landing was accomplished without inci- dent, but that the royalist garrison cf Athens had left for the north, taking with them all their guns and supplies. The later news seems to indicate that once more the gravest possible crisis in Greece has been avoided.
SWANSEA Y.M.C.A.
SWANSEA Y.M.C.A. Appeal for a Secretarial Worker. Probably no corporate body in this town has done better service during the last two years than the Y.M.C.A. Their efforte, under th eaMe conduct of the assistant secretary, Mr. D. Handel Mills (who, since the departure of Mr. Swain- son, the secretary, has been in sole charge), on behalf of soldiers and sailors, especially the wounded, are well known and thoroughly appreciated. It is probable now that Mr. Mills will be called up for active service with the Forces. Mr. Swainson has been released for national Y.M.C.A. war service. He is now in charge of Y.M.C.A. munition camps throughout the United Kingdom. Mr. Standish the Y.M.C.A. physical in- structor, has become a sergeant-major of the Army General Staff. Mr. F. F. Din- an, second assistant in Swansea, has joined the Army, and only Mr. Mills is left. If he goes, the Y.M.C.A. will be in difficul- ties, and the committee feels that there may be some professional man in Swansea —some accountant or solicitor, who, in this emergency, might be prepared to give part time to the task of maintain- ing the present beneficient local activities of the Y.M.C.A. If so, they would be very pleased to hear from him. The offer need not be voluntary, as funds are avail able for adequate remuneration.
CHURCH IN FLAMES.
CHURCH IN FLAMES. £10,000 Damage at St. Helen's. Damage estimated at 21(1,000 was caused by fire at the Parish Church, St. Helen's, on Saturday morning, the oldest church in the town. The upper portion of the structure was burned, and the organ, beautifully stained glass windows, and the flag of the South Lancashire Regi- ment were destroyed.
BARMAIDS BANNED.-
BARMAIDS BANNED. Melbourne, Friday.—The Legislative Assembly yesterday agreed to the aboli- tion of barmaids in Victoria.—Reuter.
DUMA RE-ASSEMBLES.
DUMA RE-ASSEMBLES. On Saturday the Duma re-assembled after its adjournment. The occasion was one of high importance. M. Trepoff, the new Prime Minister, was to make a de- claration on the policy of the Russian Government.
NOT A PEACE CRANK.
NOT A PEACE CRANK. Referring to the paragraph quoted in a London payer on Saturday from the Aus- trian paper Neue Freie Preese," which described him as a peace advocate, Sir Henry Dalziel gave the following explana- tion to the Press ABsociation. The statement in the Neue Freie Presse in so far as it represents me as an advocate of an immediate peace is en- tirely misleading, as can be seen from the context of the whole speech. I was en- deavouring to point out in the speech, from which the extract was taken, that the Government, by their dilaforiness in administration and policy, were them- selves contributing to the possibility of a peace movement.
I THE NLW BREAD. I
THE NLW BREAD. I Specimen Loaf Creates a I favourable impression. I I Have you seen the new Standard Bread? A healthy-looking loaf, made from Standard flour at the Cardiff mills of Messrs. Spillers and Bakers, Ltd., has been much in evidence in Swansea during the past few days, and its abso- lute rosiness has engendered the most favourable comment. Though the article had been made five days previously it was still quite moist; in fact, to quote the words of Mr. F. L. Allan, the man- nger of the Swansea branch of Messrs. Spillers and Bakers, it contains such excellent properties that it will keep moist much longer than the former bread, I and is equal in quality all round to the loaf now extinct." The new bread is a I snowy white, and its debut in the home I has been a most successful one.
I SERBIA'S NEW CAPITAL. I
SERBIA'S NEW CAPITAL. I Rome, Friday.—The King of Serbia is leaving Salonika for Monastir.—Wi ye less Press. I
I 250,000 VOLUNTEERS. I
250,000 VOLUNTEERS. I Mr. Lloyd George states that the pre-i sent strength of tne Volunteers is about 250.000. lIe had been for some of opinion] that fuller use could be made of the ser- 'I' vioosof this admirable body in the scheme I of.;lational defence.,
I BIG CRASH IN AUSTRIA. I
BIG CRASH IN AUSTRIA. Amsterdam, Friday.—It is reported 1 from Budapest that 68 persons, the major-I ity of them soldiers, were killed in a railway collision at Herczpchalen, be- tween Budapest and Vienna. The injured I number 150, of whom 60 are seriously hurt. Among the killed is Herr Ludw? Hhalioczy, the Austrian Civil GNernor I j of Serbia.—Reuter.
I AUSTRIAN KAISER'S HOPE.…
AUSTRIAN KAISER'S HOPE. I Amsterdam, Friday (received Satur- day).-A Vienna telegram says: Accord- ing to Vienila evening papers, the Presi- dents and Vice-Presidents of the Austrian Reichsrath were received by the Emperor and Empress. The Emperor expressed j the hope that Parliament might be speedily summoned, and that so<^ an honourable peace might be concluded.— Reuter.
I RUSSIA AND BULGARIA. I
RUSSIA AND BULGARIA. I Amsterdam, Friday.—According to a Sofia telegram Russia has refnd to rcco?- nise the hospital ship BuIgRria, of the Compagnie Bulgare de Navigation, on the Black Sea. The reason given by Russia is that two Russian hospital ships were torpedoed by the Turkish flee-t. I The Bulgarian Government has pro- ) tested, threatening reprisals if the Bui- gT.ria is attacked by the Russian lfeL-t.- Reuter. I
I GERMANY AND SEA POWER. 1,
GERMANY AND SEA POWER. 1, Amsterdam, Dcc. 1.—On his appoint- ment as a honarary member of the Ger- man Navy League, Grand Admiral von Tirpitz has sent a better to the League in which he says:— For more than 20 years I have been con- vinced that a Germany without the re- spect of the world at sea, which could only be obtained through her possession of a strong Navy, could not come to the front. So far as time, circumstances, and attain- able means allowed, I strove for this aim with all my strength. There was no ques- tion of taking over England's inheritance, but of gaining a position in the world in which we should enjoy the same privileges. It we fail to reach this position after this terrible war we shall lose the chance of making good the heavy damage we have suffered, and Germanism must pine away. -Reuter. I
1 CLYDACH COLLIER INJURED.…
1 CLYDACH COLLIER INJURED. I I Daniel Williams (63-, of 28, Forge-road, Clydach, a collier at the Graigola-Mer- thyr Colliery, was admitted to the hos>- pital on Friday suffering from a frac- tured leg. He was run over by some trams.
I SWANSEA BABY'S DEATH. -
SWANSEA BABY'S DEATH. Mr. Glyn Morris, Ceputy Coroner, held an inquest at Swansea on Saturday on Margaret B. Jones, daughter of Mrs. Mar- garet Jones, wife of a soldier, 23, Rosehill- terraee, who died on Friday, aged 14 month.Dr. Knight said he had come to the conclusion that death was due to whooping v-ough andllPart failure.—A verdict that death was clue lo natural | causes was returned.
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WAR MINISTER MAY RESIGN. fti r. Lloyd George and Council's Constitution. Too UnwisSdy? There are rumours that ap- pear to have a good deal of foundation ,uiat Mr. Lloyd George probably will resign the Secretaryship of War in the course of the next few days, or it may be during the week-end. iii- contention, according to the rumours in the clubs, i that the War Council hould be smaller, and have complete power and freedom 0 action. Mr. Asq?ith is reported t- have seci. the King to-day, 1" 'I' a-•□. it is saici that tins was in connection with this particu- lar situation. J, .• HALF-TIME SCORES THE 'LEAGIJE.-Lancashire Section. Burnley 2. Bolton Wanderers 1. Bury 0, Blackburn Rovers 0. Liverpool 2, EvertoH 1. Manchester "Cuited 0, fJochdale 1, !laneb+,strr Tnitefl 0, Preston North End, 1. Port Vale 1. Stockport City C, Manchester.City 0. Stoke 2, Southport Central 0. Midland Section. Bamsley 2, Bradford Cit7 0. Birmingham 2, Notts County 0. Bradford 1, Rotherham County 1. Hull City 1, Grimsby Town 0. Leeds City 2, Sheffield United P. Lincoln City 0, Chesterfield Town 1. Sheffild W. 0 Tluddersfield Town 0. LONDON COMBINATION, Crystal Palace 0, Chelsea 0. Southampton 2, Brentford 2. Tottenham Hotspur 4, Arsenal 0. West Ham United 0, Luton 0. Queen's Park Rftjngers 1. Portsmouth 2. Fulham 0. Millwoll 1. Clapton Orient 1, Watford 1. FRIENDLY MATCH. Lancashire 0, Yorks 0. WINDSOR MEETING, St. Patrick's Blue 1, Saxon, The Gun- yah 3.—19 ran. 7 to 2 winner. t