, 1909-02-13

Dorothy, youngest daughter of Lord Henry
George Grosyenor.
The court has ordered the liquidation Of
the London and Paris Exchange, which has
twenty thousand creditors, one thousand
clerks and many provincial branches.
Mr.. B1pns, the wireless operator of the
"kepubIc was modestly embarrassed, when
at peterborough, the Mayor presented him
with al Illuminated address. Binns said
there were others more deserving. for
example the Engineer, who, submerged
to his neck, opened the steam valves
and @Verted an explosion. Binns' fan
Gee Is more delighted than he is. Most
tempting offers have been made for
him to appear at Music Halls, but he declines
them.
A Dublin despatch announces that the
United Irish League as reelected Mr.. Red
mond President. Two thousand Dele
gates discussed Mr.. Birrelrs Land Bill.
but the proceedings were constantly
interrupted by Mr.. O5Brieu's criticism
until finally exhaustion compelled h m to
cease. Mr.. Cream then led m assault upon
the plat form and a tremendous melee ensu-
od, The resolution was rejected by an
overwhelming majority, and a resolution that
Home Rule should be a vital issue at the
next election was adopted after the reioc-
$500 - 49, tAltJ tlC -NbllOt6L. SUE
should oppose aud embarras5 the Govern
ment in every possible way. Mr.. Redmond
then moved, and the convention adopted,
with ten nays, It's approval of the land bill
with the suggested amendments.
A Paris despatch S Qtes that France and
Germany have signed nm agreement guar
anteelng the integrity Of Morocco. France
recognizes the commercial interests Of Ger
many and Germany recognises the particu-
lar political interests of France, and both
sigrotorics pledge their allegiance to the
AIBeclras act. Previous negotiations, which
were interrupted by the Casablanca incident,
were resumed upon the Kaiser's desire to
participate in the pacific agreements made
between various European countries except
ing Germany. The news is welcomed
throughout Europe and Morocco. It is re-
marked that NJ. Cumbon and Herr Won
Schoen signed coucuIrenrly with King Ed
wards arrival in Berlin, partially it is be-
lioved to promote Franco German relations.
Parlsians were amazed TO reno the leading
news under the caption Franco-G erman
agreement, which the editorials greet as a
great and happy event, and the amplest
eulOgi6s are bestowed on the kaiser, Prince
Won Bulow and Herr Won Schoen.
London press comment is similar. Much
Anglo-German tension, it is pointed out was
attributable to Germany's anti-French Mo
rocco policy and a stumbling block to the
amelioration of Anglo-Germau relations has
now been removed.
H. M. S. Scylla left Belize for Port Limon
on seventh.
Washington, Feb. 10tb-Oregon and Ne
vada are checking the anti japanese agita-
tion.
BY President Roosevelt's decision the Sc
c%retary of State has answered Punama's pro-
test against Representative Rainey's speech
criticising Panama. The allegations, he says,
did not express the position Of TIL
United States Government and are there
fore disavowed, but it is impossible to ques-
ton any representative for remarks made
in debate.
Mr.. Kittredge led the debate in the Sen
ate regarding the Panama Canal, the esti-
mate, he declared, was inadequate, a lock
canal will cost at a minimum four hundred
million dollars and a change to q sea level
canal was advocated.
New York, Feb. 1Oth-The steamship
rate war to Bermuda has reduced fures one
third.
Trinidad, 10th Swedish cruiser Fylgla
arrived from Rio Janeiro yesterday evening.
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