, 1908-06-06

twenty.
Washington advices state that a two cent
postage rate to the majority of the coun-
tries OF Europe is anticipated soon, especially
those with direct steamship connection with
the United States, and that increased reve.
nues are expected to result theretrom.
A telegram from Auckland announces that
the New Zealand Parliament will adjourn in
ho"our of the arrival OF the United States
he"', ~! has voted eight thousand pounds
toWrt $ the entertainment funds. The fea-
tlyltles will include Il national dinner to the
onlcers and the presentation Of souvenirs to
the men; the Mayors will unite in a reception,
AMI the railways will give free transporta-
ton. Three British warships are expected
to participate.
In the c oss action between The Gladiator
and St. Paul The pilot Of the latter testified
he he had not used fog signals, because they
were unnecessary; the Gladiator and the Saint
Paul exchanged signals indicating their
course was to s.arboard, but the Gladiator
suddenly changed to port. Other witnesses
testified that the Ola .iator's speed was fifteen
knots, while others thought the Saint Paul's
speed was half the tusdal twelve knots. 1t
hns been agreed for Judgment to be delayed
until after the court martial.
1t IS announced that Mr.. Eyre Hutson,
Colonial Secretary of Bermuda, has been APP
pointed Receiver General anu Colonial Secre-
tary of Fiji. Mr. Robb, from Northern Nj
geria, will succeed Mr.. Huteon,
The Cnnard Company's issue of eight hun
dred thousand pounds four and a half per
cent stock has proved q success.
The German Reichsbank has reduced its
rate to four and a half per cent.
latest Paris advices state that during the
Zo,a obsequies a writer named Gregori, at
4oohoI 70 tho ,>o,No,nT % Eroooo NTi14o:.zJD -
tempted the life of Major Dreyfus, by shoot
ing at him as he stood beside his wife, and
wounded him in the arm. Gregori was i'm
mediately arrested. The incident resulted
from the agitation in the press, melting to vio-
lence. Particulars of the outrage state that,
as the procession was emerging from
the Pantheon, Gregori fired twice at
the foot of the catafalque first aim
ing ut Major Dreyfus's back, but miss
ed and struck the catatalque. A panic
followed the shots, and it vas reported that
President Fallieres and NJ. zola's widow had
been killed. The guards knocked Gregori
down, and Major Dreyfus, pale but compos-
ed; held up his bloody wrist, while the by
ISLANDERS beat Gregori, who was roughly liam
died, his clothing being torn off. He told
the magistrate before whom he was taken,
that he was careless regarding his fate, and
had fulfilled his duty in protesting against
Dreyfusism. Only the Immediate bystanders
were aware Of what had passed, the enor-
nous crowds being ignorant of the excite
ment within the temple, and while there
was some excitement outside, comparative
order was preserved, through the elaborate
military preparations that had been made.
The ceremonies Of the reinterment we're
brief but brilliant, a large and distinguished
audience being present, including M. Dou-
merque, who delivered the address after
which the body was placed beside that of
Victor Hugo. 1t was remarked that the
United States Ambassador was almost the
sole Diplomat present. 1t is expected that
Major Dreyfu5 will be appointed officer of
the Legion of Honour. The trialof his assoil-
ant will probably reopen the Dreyfus con
troversy, but the newspapers agree in de-
ploring the incident, although differing re-
garding it's causes and results. Hundreds
of other persons were arrested.
Berlin dispatches announce that six out
of twelve divisions have elected Socialists
as members of the Prussian Diet, this being
their first entrance into that stronghold of
Jnnkerdom. Other Socialists have been
elected lsewhere.
Dispatches from ST. Petersburg state that
upon the eve of the DoumR's debate on
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