, 1912-10-05

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there is a rumour that the White Star Com
pany's headquarters are to be transferred
to New York as the head Office of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine, which will trans
fer the entire White Star Fleet to the Am
erican registry.
New York comment regards the benefits
of the transfer as doubtful, especially since
it would sacrifice the British subsidies. Vice
President Franklin does not confirm his sue
censorship to Bruce Ismay.
Nh. H. p. Pease, NJ. for Darlington, and
Liberal Unionist Whip, repeats the authori-
tative report, but without personal know
ledge, that the King has received a pledge
that Irish Home Rule will be submitted to
the Electorate before its enactment.
Owing to outbreak of the Bubonic Plague
at the Azores, Portugal has sent II relief
steamer.
Paris news states that the price of sugar
has risen from eighteen francs to forty
eight francs as the result of a corner by a
single Spectator holding the entire stock.
On behalf of u dismayed trade NJ. MeDier
has petitioned Nj. BRAND, the Minister of
Justice, to prosecute the ring, but the procu-
rator General reports that prosecution is I'M
possible because there is no conspiracy.
There is much public agitation for the
amendment of the law enabling the prosecu-
ton of the individual as well as q combina-
ton. 1t is expected that the new crop sup
ply will break the corner.
New York. Oct. 3rd-News from Lima re-
ports that the Chamber of Deputies has re-
quested the Minister for Foreign Affairs to
hasten the Putumayo report and to have 1T
widely circulated throughout all countries.
Barbados 3rd-His E> celIency Sir Leslie
Probyn X. G. NJ. G. and Lady Probyn sailed
for England yesterday on r.. M. S. Thames.
During His Excellency's absence the Gov
ernment will be administered by Major the
Hon j. A. Burden, Colonial Secretary.
SPECIAL.
London, October 3rd-Reccnt reports of
hostilities across the frontiers and firing
upon steamers have been accepted with re-
serve, but apparently the Near Eastern stu
alton is critical, having been worsened by
the suspension of the passenger traffic and
the detention Of tiftv-two Greek vessels for
transports. Turkey has rejected Servia's
demand for the release of military supplies
in transit and it is now expected that Bull
garia, Montenegro, Servia and Greece Will
Immediately present an ultimatum demand
ing autonomy for Macedonia, Albania, Old
Servia and Crete within three days, other
wise the Balkan quadruplice will send the
Powers a collective note announcing that
ii will enforce tho ultimntum after another
three days. This respite of a week, during
which the mobilization expenses will bear
heavily upon the combatants, who have more
men than money, will enable the financial
powers to apply pressure.
A semi-panic prevails in Berlin, where
millions of marks of losses are following
Her Won Kiderlen Waechter's statement that
the situation is preoarious. Gold payments
are restricted at Paris. Consols are firm
upon the announcement that three million
pounds have been allocated to sinking fund
purchases.
Lloyd's quotes twenty shillings upon Brit
ish steamers, and fifty upon German and
Austrian, while Greek vessels are uninsura-
BILE.
It is hoped that vigorous diplomatic ex-
changes will at least localize hostiIities if
war results.
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