, 1913-12-27

former VIE, whom he pfOJetltu dShluHI ~
whipping by Nh. DeVjlliers after her divorce,
and says he defended himself against De Vii
lers' attempt to force an interview on his
wife against her wish.
Ex-President Helaya has sailed for Europe
upon an intimation from the United States
that it would be judicious to do 50.
Advices from Washington state that Con-
gress has pissed, and President Wilson has
signed, the Bill for a new banking system for
the United States, as a substitute for the
present system Of National aud State banks.
Dispatches from Mexico state that Presi-
dent Huerta has decreed q holiday for al
banks until January second, but Of which
the London and Mexico Bank aud the Cen
trial Bank alone have taken advantage. Runs.
are taking place upon tue provincial buuk4
and branches.
Jamaica, ~23rd-Spanish Cruiser Carlos
QuinrOs9 gone Vera Cruz 20th.
trinidad, oath 1t is officially notified that
tour cases of yellow fever, isolated at Lnbrpt
between tenth nni thirteenth, have AL recoy-
erred and there are no cases now under treat
ment,
London, Dee. ~24h-Sugnr in stock on the
20th inst. was $4,000 tons. Last year 81 ,009
tons.
London, Dee. 25th-Tbo weather is now
cooler, but there has not been such a Christ
mas season for one hundred and sixty-iR e
yedrs, roses and apple trees being in bloom
in the Essex Gardens, barley IN full eur NJ
GraveSend, vetch lowering in Hertfordsfirey
raspberries bearing in Surrey and mar que
rites and geruniums growing out Of doors
in Somerset.
In the West End, the shopping carnival
hus been unprecedented one shop making two
hundred and forty thousand sales.
The Kings cooks are busy with plum pul-
dings for the Salvation Army and similar
charities.
Queen Alexandra took the late King E4-
wards dog, Caesar, to S~andrioghpm, whore
members of the Royal Family are gathered.
The Kings present from the Queen and the
Prince Of Wales was LlewelIyu's portrait OF
Her Majesty.
The American Liner "St. Louis took to.
New York S,26l sacks Of mail, constituting
"a record, and New York sent abroad half d
million postal money orders, amounting to
nearly eight million dollars, also u record
and an increase over 1917. of 6S, 1875. ordersfor
l,249,4 68 dollars. The United Kingdoms
share is about one quarter, Itaiy's beng t 8
next largest The regIste.ed post took
462. 1863 articles, a record number.
Mr.. robert Bridges, the Poet Laureate
has sent the King his first poem rs Lau-
reate.
The King has signed a proclamation call
ing Parliament to assemble Oh February
10th. He has received Mr. Asquilh, who,
then consulted with Mr. Mckenna and Sir
Rufus I7tNcs. The Cabinet viii not
meet until the middle Of Of january. aud
the first conrt for Diplomats Will be held on
February 13th,
At Glasgow, two hundred supplementary
postal employee have struck for an increase
Of two pence per hour, But tire carriers. con-
tinue working and the officials are uudis-
turbed.
La Leeds the situation is serious and there
are 40 signs Of IL surrender, although the
limit for the Continuance of employment has
expired. The Cooperation is considering i'm
porting labourers. The City was in dark
ness on Christmas eve for lack = of proper
light.
Lord ply mouth accepts subscriptions for
the preservation of the Crystal Palncp, the
fund being 2 $1,000 pounds below his pay
ment of 100000 pounds, besides his time.
trouble, loss of interest and contribution of
five thousand pounds The completion of the
fund will enable the Dominion's Exposition
to be held there, acco' ding to Il resolution.
0HODtq1 ot n Mansion Hnncn. ,,u,t;,,. -I