, 1912-10-09

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Paris advices state that after the confer
ences between NJ. Poincare, the Premier, and
nj. Sazonoff, the Russian Minister for Foreion
affairs, a communiqu6 has been issued an
nouncing a descision within three DAYS, and
that peace rests upon the unaninity of Eu-
rope, This is construed to mean that hos
Titles III the Balkans are possible without
emhrolling Europe, and that probably a col
lective representation will be made to the
MISUNDERSTANDING territorial ambitions
and reserVIng turkish reforms for action by
a concert of the powers, England, Germany,
and Russia endorse Frances programme as
above, and Austria's acceptance is expect
ed.
Sir Thomas Upton has sailed for the Unit.
ed States after announcing The hope til t he
will be able to arrange IL race for the Ameri,
ca cup with Shamrock tie fourth under
amended rules.
Upon the eve of the reassembling of Par
lament Mr.. Asquith, in II speech, declared
that the Government will not bow to such
threats as those in Ulster, and that 10 res
ponsibie politicians ever struck "a d,adlier
blow at democratic Government. CONTINUE
ing, he said, if what four tifths Of Ireland
wants is refused, Irishmen may take the law
into their own hands under the stimulus to
laWlessness which has been aroused bv the
NN~N wv
Unionists.
Prince Arthur Of Connaught, in return
ing from the late Mikado's funeral, viii
visit the Car. 1t is reported that NJ. Sazo-
noff has assured England that Russia APP
proves Of the Princes marriage to the Cza,'s
only niece, Princess Irene, and it is rumoured
that upon the marriage taking place the
Dukedom of Kent will be conferred upon
the Prince, thus giving Princess Irene Queen
Victoria's title. It is also rumoured that
Prince Arthur will possibly be appointed
Viceroy Of India.
Adylces from Madrid state that King AL
fonso has called u special session of par
lament for the fourteenth instant to con-
slider the strike, which Is paralizing the entire
country.
The Hamburg American Liner Graecia,
when starting for the West Indies, collided
with the wreck Of the Vondolia which was
sunk in another collision. The Graecia sunk,
but her crew aud passengers were saved and
returned to Hamburg.
Ottawa, Oct. 7th.-Three tenders have
been received for Il better steamship ser
vice with the British West Indies.
Trinidad, Gth.-Dutch cruiser "Zeeland'
arrived yesterday evening.
San Juan, 7th.--"El Tempo Saturday.
states ell quarantine against persons leaving
San Juan tor other points in the island
has been removed by order of Governor
Cotton, acting on the recommendation of
the Director of Sanitation. No suspicious
cases of plague have developed since Sep.
tember 18th.
London, Oct. 8th-The powers have ac-
copied the French formula for a~vertine war.
Turkey ntimates her Willingness to execute
refo ms according to article twenty three of
the treaty of Berlin, following upon an agree
ment respecting details with the represen-
tatives of the six powers. Delays worsen
Che situation for progress toward unanlmitv
regarding the compuIsion Of the combatants
to submit 10 a collective mandate of Europe.
which is to be presented by Russia and Aus
trin to the quadruplice Mt the earliest posi-
bic moment. Turkey is also to. be informed
of this and will receive identical notes to a
similar effect, England Directing to collec-
tive action. The outlook is more hopeful,
Mr.. Lloyd George, presiding at a meeting
of the Insurance Act Advisory Committee
regarding the medical benefits, said that the
Government would soon reach a decision
Although he was willing to ask Parliament
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