, 1908-03-18

the survivors Of the wrecks in West Indian
waters of the "Beta" and Summers ana
have been brought to New York by the
Cherokee"
Dispatches from Port-au- Prince report
that Yesterday a dozen summary executions
took place, his being tile first act OF the
newly appointed Minister of the INTERIOR,
General 1.econte, reversing the conclllatory
policy of his predecessors. The condemned
were dragged from their beds, not allowed
to dress, and shot mean the cemetery shortly
before dawn. The streets are deserted, few
persons daring to be seen publicly and 1T is
rumourel furtl. or executions are to take
place,
The French cruiser Destrees and British
cruiser Indefatigable have been ordered back
to Port an Prince, and the presence OF d
United States warship there is indispensable.
The apparent cause is q letter from NJ.
Firmin dated from the French Consulate
duplicating the Coicou Brothers, three OF
whom have been executed. Before dying
they denounced several accOmpllces among
the army. The Government asserts that 1t
Possesses other letters proving that the
French Consulate is used for cOnsplrlng,
and the French and German ministers will
be summoned to deliver up the refugees
forthwith. This is regarded as a most
grave ultimatum, and the terror OF foreign
ers is justified.
London, March 17th-The Freedom Of
the City of London was conferred upon MISS
Florence Nightingale. She was too feeble
to attend and her nephew received 1T IN Her
behalf. The casket was made OF oak,
of the usual gold, at her request, and the
difference in cost has been given to her
.1oO;+,Dc HIo Tor1 NTovCr TrpGilpI and
the City Chamberlain, Sir Joseph Dimsdale,
in making the presentation regretted it had
been so long delayed. Among those pre-
sent were Directors of Hospitals, Red Cross
officials and Populations from girls schools.
The Court has approved the formation
privately Of a company to take over the
Times. The Directors ire solely members
Of he present staff, including Mr.. Buckle,
the editor, and Mr.. Chirol, the Manager of
the Foreign Department, with MI. Arthur
Walter as chairman. Mr.. Moberiy Bell
there fore has defeated Mr.. Pearaon's plan,
with the support of two Lords, who officially
are not named. The Daily Chronicle says
Lord Northclitfe supplied the majority
of the 100000 pounds, including 100000
pounds on account of goodwill.
A bulletin issued stating that Sir Henry
Bannerman is suffering considerable weak
ness causes renewed anxiety, us Ills puHHlC-
ians are unable to restore the hearts nor
NAL activity.
A Toxic telegram announces the release
of the Tatsu Maru.
The Standard publishes a letter from Mr
Alfred Austin, the poet laureate, criticizing
the plans for the Shakespeare memorial.
Mr.. Furnivall, in a letter, says the plans are
settled, and those who won't help had better
hold their tongues.
New York March 17th-It is believed
that the Prince of Wales, on his forthcoming
visit to Canada, will be unable to go any
where except Quebec, his visit will be brief
and the Princess of Wales will not accom-
pany him, it will therefore be impossible for
him to accept an invitation to visit Washing
ton. The New York Times publishes a cor
dial leader recalling that when the Prince
last visited Canada he considerably re-
Trained from crossing the border lest
he should disturb the Nc Kinley OBJ
sequies, but he would be received now
with enthusiasm, surprising Australians well
come of the United States fleet, and rival
ling King Edwards visit Of half a century
ago.
In Washington, it is remarked, that when
Prince Fushima crossed the continent, he
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