, 1913-02-12

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ing general Reyes. General Zaprata with
thousands of followers is ready to enter the
capital, and disorders are expected through
out the Republic.
London. Feb. 1lth-A despatch from
Oamaru, New Zealand, states that the Ter
III Nova, which sailed from Christchu,rh
ia december last for the relief of Captapl
SCOTS Antarctic expedition, has sigualed
briefly that Captain Scott reached the South
Pole on January 18th, 1912, and fouul
there Captain Amundsen's flag planted 81
days before. Captain SCOTS party then Ir-
traced their steps, but were overwhelmed en-
route by a blizzard and persisted, the exact
spot aud the exact number who persisted
being, however, unknown. There were Sky
six in the entire party. The foregoing f.
We're recorded documents found on the b.,
les recovered. The 'Tern Nova proceeded
and is due ut Hyttelten en- Thursday.
The disaster casts a gloom unequalled
since King Edwards death. 1t is unpal1lIel-
ed that such a disaster should follow sue
cess, and the conditions encountered are III
marvellous contrast with Captain Amund-
sens lepo t Of baImy weather. Pending de-
taHs, the hope viii survive that only those
died who composed the small party making
the final dash, that is, Captain Scott, DR..
Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans. Sir Ern-
est Shnckleton, who is in New York, is scep-
teal and declines to discuss the matter
pending confirmation; he believes 1t is
impossible to die in a blizzard, unless pre-
yiously incapacitated by scurvy OF star
vatlon. Captuin Amundsen, who is at
Madison, Wisconsin, is unable to understand
the news. unless Captain Scott was trapped
while making q forced march in a rush for
life. Rear Admiral Peary says he is shock
Ell at the unexpected and frigbtful catustlo-
phe, and he has expressed his sympathy for
the entire British nation. Mrs. Scott sailed
from San Francisco on February 5th to meet
her husband, and is due at Sydney on March
Bird.
A sensation has been caused in scientific
circles by the announcement that Sir William
Ramsay und Professors Collie aud Patterson.
working independently, have transmitted or
created new elements When an electrical dis
charge is passed through u vacuum contain
ing hydrogen, two gases, heIinm and neon
appear, which is only possible by transmuta-
tion or creation. This revolutiOuiZes Chemis-
try and suggests the possibility of trans
forming other elements, as for example, lend
into gold.
The Miners Federation, by q majority of
sixty Thousand, in Il total vote of 232, goo,
has declared for a five day week for miners,
but the executive committee has ordered
another ballot, as a larger majority is desira-
bic before taking action.
Mr.. Keir Hardie announces Il campaign
for the naturalization of mines, which are to
be bought by the issue of Government stock
for about one half of the current exchange
quotations and values. A similar reduction
is proposed in the price of coal, which is to
be sold It at a fixed price, like postage stamps,
and trade disputes are to be settled
by a committee Of workmen He is prepar-
ing a Bill covering the above for introduce
ton in the House Of Commons.
The Board of Trade returns for january
show an increase Of 10,400,0O0 pounds over
those of 1912, which were an increase of
5000, 600 pounds over 1911. Imports of
rubber Increased by one million pounds, and
those Of food decreased by two million
pounds.
In a speech at Edinburgh, Mr.. Keir Hardie
promised the suffragettes the Labourites'
support of the next suffrage bill. Never
theless they heckled him, but he allowed
them TO proceed che after another until one
talked for a quarter Of an hour, whereupou
the chairman Of the meeting caused her
forcible removal. amid great tumult.
French comme. Oh yesterdays news says