, 1912-05-25

rroVlhce occurred on Tuesday, following
the refusal of the Government to allow them
to nominate q cOlOured candidate for the
Presiden y, and has since been followed by
a general negro uprising throughout the
island. Hundreds are leaving the towns.
Troops operating in this province eocoun-
tered the rebels near HoIzuin, and several
were killed. Two hundred militia are being
recruited for the defence of Santiago in case
of necessity. President Gomez has inform
ed the United States Minister that he is
able to deal with the situation.
Copenhagen, May 24th-Over one nun
dred thousand people have visited the Kings
Castrum Doloris.
The Harbour Concessionaire8 will meet
shortly TO discuss preliminary works,and Herr
N~eergnard is expected to participate in the
discussions. The Concessionaires will try to
obtain only Danish capital, enabling people
Of small means to subscribe.
The death is announced of Professor Has
Belriis the sculptor.
The st. Thomas arrived at Rotterdam yes
terday; owing to the Iabour troubles she is
not going to London.
London, May 24th-In the Suffrogette
conspiracy trial Sir Rufus Isaacs argued
that the defendants had not answered the
Government evidence, and objected to their
sloudiDg TIC issue Of their guilt with poll
ties.
Mrs. Pankhurst repeatedly interrupted
with imprisoned denInls, and, despite the
Judges reprOots, was unable to control her
self. The Juryconvicted all three, Mr.. and
Mrs Pethlck Lawrence and Mrs. Pankhurst,
ut recommended them to leniency. Mrs.
l'anRlInrst trembIingly pleaded TO be treat
ed us Il irstclass misdemeanant. She declared
herself no criminal, her health had been
broken by Imprisonment, her trial was
unfair and condemnation by men was
unfair. Lord CoIeridge sentenced each
to nine months Imprisonment in the Sc
cond division, without hard labour, saying
Their lack of contlition prevented further
lenlency. The women defendants almost
collapsed. The court was crowded ,anticiput-
ing an exciting session. There were many cries
OF shane, and finally there was a procession
past the dock to shake the defendants hands,
they left the court smiling, saying "Rather'
to shouts of keep up the fight"
In the House OF Commons, Mr. Keir Hardie
and Mr. Lansbury demanded the transfer of
Mr.. and Mrs Pethick Lawrence and Mrs
Pankhurst to the first division. MIR McKcnna
answered that he would consider it, but
could not promise n speedy decision.
The House adjourned until June fourth
Ihe deaths are announced OF Commend
atore Edwardo de MARITIME, Marine Painter
in ordinary to Queen Victoria, and Count
Osten Sacken, Russian Ambassador to Ger
many, and Dean Of the diplomatic body in
Berlin.
a National conference Of the Miners Fed.
Grafton has resolved unanimously that the
District Wages Boards fix Rates below the
living wage which the Government led the
miners to expect; therefore It's executive
Committee is instructed to interview the
Government, and report TO another confer
Gnce for consideration the reply the Com
mittee receives. The miners seem spelling
for another fight.
The Government has appointed Sir Ed
ward Clarke to investigate the Thames
Lighterlnen's strike. Fifteen thousand are
now out, and Mr.. Andersen, Secretary Of the
London branch of the transport workers,
declares that one hund ed thousand will
strike unless The dispute is Immediately set
tied. The masters declare they will not
surrender.
The Daily Express says Mr.. Churchill's
supplementary naval estimate will approx
innate three million pounds, about one half
0F MI, Tlov1 Goorra'S UDC,anlnl c1rIlI1c