, 1912-01-31

Il | we're COuJUCl6u over the OIIH0IUS
and shewn the important aud extensive
works, which the Oilfelds Co., has carried
out there. The weather was fine, and the
delegates spoke in highly appreciative terms
Of the pleasant and Instructive day spent on
the "Balantia" aud at the oiltields.
London, Jan 29th.-The Marquis of Lon
douderry has answered Mr.. Churchill that
the objections of the Ulster Unionist Council
to his proposed speech on the eighth would
be removed if he spoke outside the districts
which rassionately resent his action, and
which has created a feeling so intense that
the Council accepts no responsibility regard
ing his visit, and does not desire to give any
assurance it is unable to fulfil.
The Belfast Council has refused to let us
ter Hall to the Liberals or any other meet
ing III February, and both sides are now en-
deaYourlng to procure the mman of NIL
the halls in Belfast. The Liberals are prepar-
ing to organize n demonstration surprising
the original. Mr.. Churchill resolved to con.
cede nothing further, whatever occurred. but
the quieter counsels of SIR Rufus Isaacs. Mr..
Birrell and Mr.. Mckenua prevailed. Elnb-
crate but quiet preparations for the preser-
walton of order are beng made.
Noticing criticisms OF England's recent
policy, Sir Edward Grey, in the course of a
speech, has indicated that he has no intention
Of interfering with Russians course regarding
Mongolia On Persia.
The visit to London Of Or. SoIf. the
German Minister for tho Colonies, is cur
rently associated With the report that Eng
land is willing that Germany should ac-
quire Portugal's African colonies.
Appal emily Cancellation is the new watch
word Of British diplomacy, but the Radieal4
~ pSNunDptba tip opI ,,lll lor,,,.t4,, -
a banquet to Mr.. Shuster at the Savoy Hotel
this evening, under the auspices Of the Per
siln Committee.
MIR. Pierpont Morgau's removal of his art
objects from the Victoria and Albert Muse
UNI is attributed to has desire to forestall
the death duties. One estimate OF the value
of his collections in England alone is three
millions sterling. \lt"gother perhaps twelve
millions sterling Will be transferred to the
Metropolitan Museum, New York. Several
newspapers initiate the Times in using tins
MS n text for criticism Of Mr.. Lloyd Georges
Budget, whose effects have no; yet been
fully appreciated. american Spokesman de-
ny that MIR. Morgan has any grievance
against British ruseums.
Al Hobart, Southern Tasmania closed their
second innings for three hundred aud afty
five, M.C.C. thus won by IN luuiug, aud
ninety five.
The Monouba incid ut has been settled.
to the satisfaction of Italy md France,
Professionally, aud all unsettled questions
are to be mutually rtforred to the Hague
Tribunal. Italy's action was due TO excess
OF zeal, and that Frances procedure was
unsatisfactory is indicnted 10y n statement
that NJ. PoincnIe has asked NJ. Pirhon to
replace NJ. Barrere, the French Ambassador
TO Italy. France undertakes TINT upon sur-
render of the Red Crescent officials, any mill
tary officer that may perchunce be among
them shall not reach the seat of war.
Herr Liebknecht, the Socialist who carried
the Ka:ser's Potedam district, saws that
since the foundation of the Empire no party
has been so strong in the Reichstag, and
his Interpretation OF the result Of the cleo
tons is that the peace Of the world is ossrr-
ed, that IS, the military programme must be
moderate However, the Government is more
likely to carry the Defense Budget than any
thing else,
Berlin was brilliantly illuminated on 81
turday, upon the occasion of the Kaiser's
birthday, aud a gala performance was held
at the Opera. SoIin9en resolved not to cele-
brate the occasion, an unprecedented Incl
dent.