, 1908-03-28

Government secrets and there are thirty
other important prisoners including tho
chief of police of the forbidden city.
There are many signs Ct popular disgust
at the Governments pusillanlmity regarding
the release of the Tatsu Maru, and fears are
expressed that the unrest may spread to a
boycott, which will give Japan cause for
protest. The British merchants have formally
protested against Japan's action regarding
the Fakomen Railway, as being a violation
OF the Portsmouth treaty, and obstructive
of trade in Manchuria.
A Paris despatch states that a revised
estimate of Rochette's liabilities places them
at two million sterling, with assets 4SO, 900
pounds minimum. The sensational press
insists the scandal is political, as we'll
as financial, but this is doubtful; the
Chamber of Deputies will, however, pro-
badly consider the matter.
A telegram from Venice states that King
Victor Emmanuel received the Kaiser and
Kaiserin at the railway station. Many de-
c~orations were displayed, and their Maiess
ties received a warm welcome from the
crowds, which had assembled despite the
bad weather.
The German press regards the comments
of the British press on Prince Bulow's speech
as a proof that nothing German eau please
the English.
A Brussels despatch states that the Conn
mission of the Chamber of Deputies has
approved seventeen sections of the Congo
treaty, including the colonial charter, and
the debate will shortly begin. \ majority
of thirty five is claimed. King Leopold is
ailing.
Washington, March 26th.-Germany has
declined to receive Mr.. Hill, the United
States Minister at the Hague, as AM
bassador in succession to Mr.. Tower,
and surprise is expressed that he does not
please, but there are only conjectures regard
ing the causes perhaps Mr.. Hill is thought
to be below Germany's national rank, possi-
bly, he offended Prince Henry during the lat
ter's visit TO the United States, or perhaps
Germany resents the disregard of MIR.
Towers feelings i'll r~earranging offices.
A San Francisco telegram announces the
death Of Mr.. Stevens: he received six pune
lures of the intestines.
Both houses of the japanese Parliament
have adopted resolutions of coincidence.
New York, March 26th-Advices from
Port-au-Prince state that the Haytian Gov
eminent announces that the persistence
of the refugees in claiming asylum
is regarded as an act of hostility, and
they must return to their homes by noon
Thursday OF be exiled immediately. Pro-
badly they Will embark on the German CRUZ
ser Bremen this week for Kingston. Pre-
sident Alexis has announced that there will
be no more military trials, but he will not
pardon those whom the courts convict. It
is reported Jules Coicou is really guilty of
the conspiracy for which he denounces his
cousins, who were executed. Tie British
representative has expressed regret that the
Indefatigable's salute caused q panic, and has
asked the Government to excuse the com.
mander. The United States gunboats Ma
fietto and Paducah have been ordered to join
the Desmoines.
The French cruiser D'Estrees has been
ordered to proceed to Martinique, thence to
Newfoundland.
London, March 2Gth.-Sugar in stock on
the 2lst inst was $4,000 tons. Last year
IS, 1000 tons.