, 1908-11-18

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if he was aware that Messrs. Patrick Ford,
Omeagher and Condor intended visiting
England. Patrick Ford had, he said, been
iudicialiy declared to be an advocate Of thu
use Of dynamite in politics, and Condor was
the convicted murderer Of a policeman, he
also inquired whether their licenses permit
them to return. Earl Wiuterton referred to
the findings Of the PANEL Commission. Mr..
Gladstone replied that he was not aware of
their intentions, adding that neither holds q
license permitting his return. Mr.. John Red
mond declared it was not permissible TO speak
thus regarding an employe of the Unit
ed States for twenty years, and the Speaker
said that any untrue statement should be
withdrawn Mr.. Craig thereupon offered TO
give proof privately to Mr.. Redmond; and
Mr. Gladstone, recognizing the inaaequary
of his reply, added that Patrick Ford had
not been convicted of anything in England
and Condor had been pardoned.
Twenty eight warships rendered full naval
honours to the King and Queen of Sweden
on their arrival at Portsmouth yesterday,
where they were welcomed by the Prince
Of Wales, and left for Windsor, where they
will be the guests of King Edward.
A Vienna semi official despatch says Aus
tria will be compelled to take decisive steps
unless the Seryian prOvocation stops, as. the
digLity of the monarchy foIbids It's tolera-
ton.
A Belgrade telegram asserts that increas-
ing hostility is being displayed towards Aus
trIa by the Bosnians and herzo2oyinians, and
Turkey is adopting precautions along the
. borders of Servia and Montenegro.
The hftieth anniversary of The POTo's ordi-
nation has been celebrated in Rome by the
most imposing ceremonial mass since his
corcnation. Seventy thousand persons were
present in and around the Basiiica, including
thousands Of pilgrims from ell parts of the
world Thirty four Cardinals and hundreds OF
Bishops assisted, and many Royalties and
Diplomatic Delegates participated. The Pope
is deeply grateful fox the success OF his Ju-
biiec.
Belgium formally assumed The control of
the Congo State upon King Leono.d's fete
Cay, and the Mini try of The colonies has
commenced its duties.
A despatch from Lisbon announces that
China has occupied Macao as q c~ololiary TO
Portugars plea to avoid responsibility re-
garding China's seizure CT the japanese
steamer Tatsu Maru, that it occurred in
Chinese waters, that IS near Macao. Por-
tugal is dispatching warships.
A telegram from Port Elizabeth, Cape
Colony, reports a terrific reipstoym. Bakers
river overAowed, causing the loss of several
lives and damage estimated 1T two hundred
thousand pounds.
Sinister E1inours are circulating in con-
nection with the death Of the Emperor and
Empress Dowager Of China, ard doubts are
expl essed as to which died first. Perhaps
the Empress was poisoned by the Reformers
to avert the situation caused by the En-
peror's prior decease, but the reverse order
is also suggested, as well as the suicide of one
or the other.
Hhe Times Picking correspondent tele-
graphs that the valedictory DEGREES of both
the Emperor aud the Empress urge persist
ence with the Reforms, SO that afer nl4e
years a constitution mas be proclaimed os
already projscted. The officials scout all
suggestion Of fou! play like the foregoing
reports, and good order is being maintained,
although the Chinese better appreciate the
consequences of the deaths as the news
spreads. Runs have been made on many
banks, and fourteen have suspended pay
ment, all being native institutions it is not
expected that any foreign banks will be
affected. The new Emperor's installation
will take place on January twenty first, the
Chinese New Year.
Advices from Toxic report a heavy fall on
the Borlrse, all flags are halfmasted and the
Mikado has postponed the naval review and