, 1911-11-22

tions as signifying secession from the Dynasty
and not from the Empire. Marking IS re-
garded as. the key to the situation, each side
RELYING upon the results of the approaching
Waterloo,
The Paris Temps says the present Ameri-
can activity is the result Of the Powers lnt-
nations to the United States that 1T was not
doing its share, and accordingly the Ameri-
lean initiative in safeguarding communlca-
ton between Picking and Tientsin is not
surprising
Ottawa, Nov. 1Sth-Parliament was open
ed Yesterday by the Duke and Duchess of
Connaugrt, this being the first time the
throne has beer occupied by a woman since
the vicerovulty of the Marquis Of Lorne and
Princess Louise. The speech from the
throne made 60 mention of the reciprocity
treaty or the navy, but announced that ne
gotiations will be opened for the improve
ment of trade relations between Canada and
the British West Indies and British Guiana,
and that Bills viii be introduced for the
cooperation Of the Dominion with the PROV
inces for puDlIc Improvements, and for the
appointment OF a permanent tariff commits
sion.
London, Nov. 2Olh-Mr. Asquith AMI Mr..
Iloyd George received the Sutfrngette depu-
ta,on at Mr.. Asquith's official residence IN
Downing Street. Mrs. Asquith and Mrs
LLOYD George were present. The Suttra-
eettcs said they wanted electoral equality
for men and women made u party question,
and they will accept nothing less than the
Abandonment of the announced Manhood
Suffrage Bill unless women are included. Mr..
Alquith declined to associate himself with
a project to which he was c~onsclentiousiy
opposed; but repeated The Government S neu-
trality. The s~utfraGettes recourse lie Sald,"a9
to the House of commons
The "Centurion'', sister ship Of the king
George The Fifth, hus been launched and
named by Mrs. Churchill. This is FnS}anjs
twenty second Dreaduou8ht, ana Is cI"l""c"
to be unsuitable.
The Earl Of Plymouth has bought the
CRYSTAL Palace for two hundred and ten
tbonsaud pounds, aud viii hold it until the
nation purchases, thus avoiding It's sale by
auction.
The Forfarshire Provincial Lodge announc-
es that the Scottish Grand Lodge must dc
eide Johnson's election, and it IS expected 1t
will be annulled.
Mr.. Bonar Law, in a speech at Leeds, Sald
he believed the Canadian election was the
most remarkable event III the history OF the
Fmnire. and Il veritable landmark in the
history of the world. If reciprocity WIS a
step towards Free Trade the rejection Of
RECIPROCITY w rs II oICP OOf"AN' A'HbN'''' l
ference, and if reciprocity was a dea Inflow
to preference then its rejection strengthens
the demand of the autonomous colonies for
tie various parts of the Empire to trade
together on better terms than with the rest
OF the world.
The Unionist Press, dailies and weekies
are unanimo us in praise Of Mr. Bonar Laws
leadership. Factionism IS weaker, and conf
dence strouget. Apparently the Balfour'on
amenities are to be replaced by a hghtIu8
spirit, and Ministers are to be haraased ut
every point, and candidates arising for haz-
ardous bye elections are to be welcomed for
the chance Of dividing the coalitionlsts.
The Turco-I' allan war has degenerated
into artillery suipin9 always from the sumo
stations, indicating that neither side is able
to gain any advantage. Italy is now press
ing for Intervention against Turkey, because
its resistance is prolonged by Italy, Austen
ton from widening the sphere Of hortlities.
Dispatches from Malta announce that the
Medina passed towards Perrin. All the
lights, extinguished for the war throughout
the Red Sea, will be relighted for her couve-
nience.
Advices from Picking state that Yuan's
present policy is to uphold the monarchy, be-