, 1912-04-20

Bill and the Government. 'Ulstermeu. he
said in defense of liberty and Justice, are ready
to lay down their lives, and YOU will not carry
this Bill without submitting II to the people,
If you try you will succeed only III breaking
the Parliament machine. The Bill was IN
troduced only because the Government Is
dependent on Irish votes, The 1remler gave
a solemn pledge he would reform the House
of Lords, but that debt Of houour must wait
until he pays the debt of shame
Nj. OConnor said denocracy's road lay
through liberty to loyalty. God save the
King will be sung again in Ireland when
not degraded INFO Il song for a party faction.
Mr.. Timothy Healy said the Bill, instead
of repenlins the Union, made it perpetual
with the consent of The IRISH people.
The first reading was passed by thee hun
dred and sixty to two hundred and sixty six,
amid deafenin9 ministerial cheers and way-
ing of hats and haudkerchiets
The Kaiser, King Victor Emanuel, the
Pope and President Taft are among those
sending messages Of sympathy regarding the
Titanic disaster.
Amemorial service will be held in StPaul's
Cathedral tomorrow.
The British Committee, upon the celehra-
ton of the Gentleman, of uubroken pence and
friendship between England and the Omitted
States, Earl Grey presiding, passed resolu-
tons specially mentioning Mr.. Stead, n MEM
Der OF the Committee, who lost his life when
travelling on a mission Of peace.
Montreal, April lSth-Among Canadians
lost on the Titanic are Mr. Nelson, the
banker, Mr.. Davidson, son-in.Iaw of Presi-
dent Hays Of the Grand Trunk, Mr.. Palr,
flnancier, Major Pupchen, Queens Own Ri
tes, the President OF the Chemical Company
Of Toronto and the Rev. Mr.. Christopher.
Washington, April lSth-It is reported
that Major Butt was returning with the
King OF ltujy's answer to President Tatts
proposal for appointment Of n Commission
for ending the war IN TripoIi.
Congress viii make Il SPECIAL investigation
regarding the sut1iciency Of llfeboats. Admit
teddy the Titanic's equipment exceeded
the requirement Of British law, and it is pro.
posed to require a stricter compliance with
the unenforced American law.
New York, April 1Sth-The Post Office
explains that there are half a million letters
only among the seven million estimated
pieces Of the Titunic's mail
Reports Of the numbers of lives lost are
constantly be-, g revised, both regarding IN
dividual names oud9totals, but a later teudtn-
cy is toward a larger number.
The names of five hundred and forty Minis
Survivors unrelayed will probably include
-four hundled third class passengers, and one
hundred and forty of the crew manning the
hfebouts. OF seven hundred and ten thnd
class made passengers il is doubtful whether
one hundred s~urylve,o OF n total of three hun
dred aud thiIty seven first and second cabin
male passengers only eighty -four are saved.
All municipal flags are hal! masted.
lie Mayor has answered the Lord Mayor
of London that he Will 60 operate in open
lug funds for relief Of the sufferers.
London, April 1Sth-lhe Times de-
nounces the laXIty OF Amer can laws allow
ing amateur wireless opeIatois TO cIrcnIate
false news, for example, that the "Iltunlc"
was preceding 10 Halifax after the collision,
whel eupon insurance fell from 90 to 30
guineus, md says an inquiry is necessary rs
to HE origin Of motives.
The Secretary Of the Marco Company
complains of interference with his operators,
and praises the British system Of allowing
only licensed operators under fost-ciiico
rules.
The "Adriatic's passengers, before con
senting to embark, required the White Star
Coy. to sail n southerly course.
The King has opened the Mansion House