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part of the subordinate white officers. But
he alleged the administration, as a whole, is
we'll intentioned and improving.
Most of the reports of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and barbarity," he added, ARE either I'M
true or greatly exaggerated. Naturally It Is
extremely difficult for the central authori-
ties to control the action Of officers IN re-
mote regions and much trouble might be
avoided by due respect to native customs
and superstitions.''
French ncendiariSm Subsidies.
France as the incendiary factor in Euro
rean politics has suddenly subsidized. The
diplomats in London and Paris are confer
ring daily. which in connection with the
hints of the home secretary, Sir Matthew
White Ridley. at the unionist demonstration
at Blackpool January 6. gives color TO the
story that Il great treaty is being made ny
which all the disputes between Great Britain
| and France will be settled.
One report, which finds credence. Is to the
effect that Great Britain gives France the
Congro Free State as compensation for it's
demands in connection with Madagascar and
Newfoundland. Whatever may be the rea-
son. the tone OF the French statesmen ex-
| pressed toward Great Britain has shifted to
one Of Cancellation.
The French paper at Cairo has ceased at
lacking British rule.
The French people, almost worn out by
the Dreyfus agitation. have resigned them
selves 20 accept a %re-trial. which seems 10
be the only possible outcome OF the court Of
cassation's proceedings.
The trades unions have replied to the chsl-
lenge of the employers in forming a league
for protection against strikes by a meeting
at Manchester OF the representatives OF
many branches OF labor. who organized a
central federation almost on the lines OF the
Employers league. II the plan proves sue
cessful and all the great unions enlist in It,
Great Britain may yet witness a gigantic
war OF capital against labor. in which the
organized employers will confront the or
ganized workmen. There was strong oppo-
sition 70 the plan from the labor leaders,
VINO believed in maintaining the autonomy
OF the union. 1t Is estimated that the con-
solidated union starts with q membership OF
coo. 900 and an annual revenue Of s6o.00o.
Many OF the newspapers fear that the
great power such an organization will give
the workingmen will lead them to strike
more frequently. particularly as they will
be assured OF money backing. The speak
ers at Manchester thought the GENERALIZATION
scheme would prove an effective brake on
petty strikes.
Project New Ocean Greyhound.
The Lloyd shipping agency is authority
for the statement that when the White Star
liner Oceanic was launched a competing
transatlantic company ordered a steamer to
even exceed the enormous proportions OF
the new White Star liner. Il is said that
all the details Of design have been COM
ple.ed and that the contracts will soon be
let.
Some experts say the Oceanic overreaches
the limit OF wha; is practical in a large shiT
and declare that the docking facilities OF
New York hsroor mus, be improved before
a larger ship can be used.
There is much interest here in the duke
OF Abhuzi's north pole expedition. Before
his departure FOR Rome Queen Marguerite
his aunt, presented him with an Italian fas
embroidered by her own hands with "Sempei
syan.i Sayoia" always forward savoy:
motto Identified with the family. In receiv'
Ing the gift the prince said: This fas
shal! wave over the north pole or l shall no
r%sturn."
The queen had difficulty In suppressing he
emotion and pressed his hands. eNclaiming
You will return, Luigi. You will return.