, 1912-02-17
Ms
ST. CROIX STATION.

tween M. O. Q. and New South Wales begun
today at Sydney, the latter scored one hun:
dred and six in their first innings, Foster
took seven for thirty six; nj. G.. O.. scored
one hundred and eighty three for two
Sir Bickham Sweet Escott, Governor of
the Leeward Islands, has been appointed
Governor of Fiji.
Copenhagen, February 16th-The King
has improved considerably during the past
week, the infamma alton of the lung has COM
pletely healed, and it is expected he will be
able to get up within a few days.
The condition Of Governor Limpricht re-
mains unchanged.
In the Folketing DR.. MoelIer for the Right
party interpellated about the Government
and foreign politics. Count Ahlefeldt Laur-
vigen, in reply, declared that the Govern
ment was upon the best terms with all for
eien Governments, and it's politics were
neutrality under @ full maintenance of Den
marks independence. The Folketing un-
animously adopted q vote of confidence.
London, Feb. ~16th-Their Majesties open
ed Parliament in state, crowds cheering the
Royal progress. The mourning worn by
the ladies in the House of Lords accen-
tuated the bright coloured robes and uni
forms of the Peers and officials. The Kings
speech, so eagerly awaited, was heard with
disappointment. His Majesty's manner show
ed appreciation of the ~epoch-making aD-
nouncements, but it's language was so re-
served that nothing was disclosed. Lord
Haldane's visit to Berlin or German relations
were not mentioned, and Home Rule, Welsh
Disestablishment and Franchise Reform were
announced without the slightest details.
Regarding labour troubles, it hoped that
q reasonable spirit will prevail on both sides
in order to avoid developments detrimental
to trade. and the popular welfare. The pol.
icy towards China is non-intervention with
protection of British interests. The most
glowing passages of the speech referred to
the Delhi Durbar, with its indications of In
dian loyalty and appreciation of reforms.
Mr.. Bonar Law aggressively opened the
Debate. He criticized Mr. Churchilrs ex-
pounding Home Rule instead of the Premier,
and condemned the proposal as a measure
not supported by Irish opinion, the Uni
onists, he added, would repeal the Insur-
ance Act if elected.
MI. Asquith replied that the Government
had a British majority for Home Rule, as the
Liberals had not had in 1898, and he utilized
Mr.. Laws declaration regarding the Insur-
ance Act, impelling Mr.. Law to send a letter
to the newspapers substituting "amend" for
""epeal.
1. January, Mr.. Asquith continued, the
Government received an intimation that
Germany would welcome tho visit Of q Min
lister to Berlin in promotion of objects of
common interest, accordingly Lord Haldane
was sent with the result of a perfect frank
ness and freedom in mutual explanations of
policies. Mr.. Asquith genuinely believed it
would have more than merely negative re-
suits, there was unmistakable evidence of a
sincere desire on both sides for the establish
ment of a better footing, AMI both nations
were now engaged in a careful survey of
practical possibilities. He regarded the over
clouding of Anglo-German relations as a
lamentable fact, but the story that last Au-
tumn the British fleet was prepared to at
tack Germany was a pure invention. Lord