, 1911-03-22
TEI.EGR..\NlS
ST. GROIN STATION.

Shetle ED, said the week was memorable in
England's history. Tue Bishop of South
wark said the appeals of Sir Edward Grey
aud President Taft had elected a stirring
affirmative answer from England's heart.
Other preachers too numerous to mention
spoke similarly, the nonconformists being
even more hearty than the Angllcans,
The Albert Hall has been secured for
April first to hold a mass meeting, at which
ii is hoped the Archbishop Of Canterbury
will preside. 1t has been delayed until then
to enable simultaneous action with the pro-
vinces and the United States, representing
all parties and denominations.
New York kilograms say many similar ser
mons we're preached in the United States
and there is a general expression Of intention
to support President Taft.
A Washington despatch says President
Taft has expressed his qualification at the
British response to his overtures, which en-
courages the hope that q treaty may per-
laps be ready for the approaching special
session of congress instead of waiting for
the regular session in December.
The Saturday Review, as representative of
dissenting editorial opinion, is sarcastic re-
garding what it calls the usual Anglo-Ame-
rican claptrap, and dithyramblc driyel about
peace.
French opinion gives a platonic approval,
with the reserve, that what is possible for
England and the United States is impossi-
bic for Europe.
German comment is cynical and suggests
that the motive for EnglNnds action Is the
desire to evade q renewal OF the alliance
with Japan, and fear that the United States
intends to absorb Canada. Sympathy for
a naval understanding with England is most
IT, ooo 4bo ~ 1;oolS tba Off1ciaI iO1rOoIG
arguing that the only basis is impossible,
that is, German recognition that British SUI
premacy is to be permanent.
The Queen has adopted the carDation as
the coronation flower. One million pounds
has been allotted for the Delhi Durbar, and
one hundred thousand troops are to be mo-
bil1zed. Their Majesties will take with them
all the reealia used ut Westminster Abbey,
the first time it will ever have been seen IN
India. One of the Orient line steamers will be
chartered, with a convoy of warships.
The United States will send five officers
and ten men to participate in the coronation
horseshow, the first time the American army
has ever exhibited abroad. An Italian inyi-
tatIon TO exhibit at Rome has been regret
fully declined.
The Daily Mail estimates that Americans
will spend five million pounds upon corona
tion festivities. An effort IS being made to
organize baseball teams from British foo ball
teams, Rhodes scholars to popularize the
game.
The death is announced of Mr.. Ernest
Crofts r. A., keeper Of the Royal Academy.
The French Chamber of Deputies has vot-
ed an addition of five millions six hundred
thousand pounds for railway employees pen
sions and salaries this will necessitate add
6itiODol toxnS or an IncTeuS3 of fTelOnt rates
Railway securities have deprecated thirty
six million pounds, according to the estimate
of deputy Sibille. The Senate disapproves,
aud The Socialists shout for the abolition of
the Senate, like the British House of Lords.
China has accepted Russia's demands and
hopes Russia is satisfied.
The Italian Chamber of Deputies has, by
q vote of 265 to Is, supported the Minis
trv,s desire for q pOstponement of ~alactOral