, 1911-11-11

L dAh 81 GAO SOhSA otN NANA VI
England, France, Germany and the United
States. Senior De laBarra has left for Eu-
rope via VeraCruz, receiving a hardly infe-
rior ovation upon his departure
Barbados, 8th-German Cruiser Hertha
left for Dominic 8. 10 q. M.
London, November 9th-Mr Balfour has
resigned the leadership of the Opposition,
but will retain his seat.
The Stepney Branch Of the National Pen
nybank is paying It's deposltors rs last rs
i nossible. No cause is known for the run, new
ertheless, the excitement IS such that the
police are hardly able to control the crowds,
largely composed Of foreigners
Tn fhe House Of Commons. Sir Edward
Grey denied that the British Ambassador IN
vienna, or Mr. McKenna, had criticized Ger
many ia n manner causing Germanv's request
for explanations, the truth being known no
real difficulty was caused. The seusationl
press. he added, should beware of eXaggera-
ling, distorting ana placing a sinister con
struction upon the acts Of England and Ger
many in valious parts Of the world, other
wise public Resentment and excitement
might perhaps become uncomfortable.
Mr. Hunt asked whether Mr. Bryce would
be instructed to make inquiry regarding the
maintenance by HE United States Of a naval
station on the Great Lakes in violation of
treaty. Sir Edward Grey replied that he
would lenve the initiative to Canada, sho ing
desire to act sympathetically and harmoni-
ously with the Dominion, whose interests
were chiefly affected.
Mr.. Asquith received ninety members of
the House of Commons to present a memoir
al in favour of adult suffrage for both sexes.
Mr. Arthur Henderson argued that only
1904, G55 persons were eufrauchised of a total
of forty five millions. Mir. Asquith announc-
ed in the House Of Commons that the Gov
eminent were pledged 10 manhood suffrage,
aud such a Bill would be introduced next
session. It would not include women bat
would be so drafted that such a clause
might be moved. This, the most far reaching
measure since the Reform BIB, viii abolish
plural suffrage, aud make registration the du-
ty Of q pubic servant at public expense. The
lnomentous announcement was Il surprise
and has caused n sensation, and the Tn. ouists
will resist this further concession to he Soci-
alists. The suffragettes are enraged, Mrs.
Pankhurst declares it Insulting, and an anti
government campaign will ID forth
with.
Turkey confirms the battle at Derna, but
admits that the town has not been occupied
despite the victory.
Turkey protests against Italy proclama-
ton of annexation, which is contrary to inter
national law while Turkey remains uucon-
quered, and also violates Italy ; treaty en-
g%agements.
Italy has bombarded Akabah in Arabia,
fulfilling her threat to extend the area Of
hostilities if Turkey protracted her resistance
in Tripoli.
A despatch from Rome says the Italian
Premier makes an indignant protest against
the British press lending itself to the ca
lumniators of Italy. No nation,he says knows
better than England what sort of warfare IS
necessary il Africa if Turkey is not prepared
for peace. Italy is prepared for an indefinite
war, especially financially. OF her first loan Of
three hundred million lire only fifty millions
have been used, and another loan Of one
hundred and thirty millions is available. be-
sides the savings banks hold eighteen han.
dred millions which would doubtless be
given to The Government If asked for, and
there is ample gold in the treasury. The
correspondent OF the Times confirms his le-
port of facts, bat extenuates them by Arab
treacherY infuriating the soldiers. who are
not accompanied by sufficient officers.
Advices from Picking state that the Gov
eminent having ordered the Niceroy Of Nan
KING not to resist the reyolutionaries, the
Tartar General commanding the troops re-