, 1913-11-12

cate. lie freely and publicly denies even
considering resigning, as there is no way of
so doing, since Congress does not exist. 1t
is believed the precise point of difference
between himself and the United States is
whether or not to await the assembling of
the New Mexican Congress and uc-
Oept it's action. The arrival of Mr.. Lind
complexities the situation by its appear
ance of menace, and it is reported
that he has presented a fresh ultimatum,
with a time limit. Much money is being
withdrawn from the banks, which pay freely
IN either paper or silver.
Advices from Havana state that General
Felix Diaz has been admitted to bail in the
gum of five hundred dollars, on q charge of
frustrated homicide. The smallness of the
amount indicates the judges disbelief in his
guilt.
Jamaica, 1Oth-H. M. S. New Zealand
sailed z q. m, local.
London, Nov. 11th-The death is an
nounced of Sir Frederick Young, K. G. NJ. G.,
Vice President of the Royal Colonial Insti-
tute, at the age of ninety-six.
The October imports increased by LII, 200
pounds and the exports by 10000 pounds.
A Board of Trade return states that
81, 100000 working days, out of a total of
Al, 100000 days, have been lost by strikes
and lockouts within a year, which is equiva-
lent to 4 working days apiece if distributed
through the entire working population.
80O,O0 Golfers have been idle over the
minimum wage, one hundred and TWEEN
ty thousand Others over the principles
of Unionism and one hundred thousand
over wages. The strikers have generally
been successful, that is, few have resumed
upon the employers terms.
Tho CTim,oco OorrooConIr~k ~ TJ;o
burgh states that the three principal Scott
ish railways have agreed to pool their traffic,
IN order to stop expenses due to excessive
competition.
Lord Haldane inNugurating the Rhodes'lec-
lures at University College, stated that the re-
form of the House of Lords would necessitate
new Supreme Court of Appeal for the Unit
ed AIngdom. He suggested the enlargement
OF the Judicial Committee of the Privy Coun-
oil, enabling it to hear appeals from the
Domlnions, perhaps travelling to the Domi-
MONS for that purpose, and as the Privy
Council is Il real Imperial body and has no
local habitation, it might sit in more than
ono division, for example, in case of a Cana
dian boundary dispute, the Committee, he
suggested, might SIT in Canada, and likewise
as regards Australia and South Africa. His
visit to canada had given him the impress
Sion tAHI III case OF d Cn2nge, the Canadians
did not wish to appeal to some new tribunal
outside the Dominions- His suggestion, he
said, was in accordance with the existing
principles of the constitution of the Empire.
Advices from Salisbury, Rhodesia, state
that the Press disapproves of Mr.. Botha's
speech suggesting that Rhodesia should en-
ter the Union Of South Africa. The South
Africa Company suggests the formation of a
Land Settlement Board, with statutory pow
ers to acquire, sell. lease and improve land,
with a resident in London to encourage and
inform emigrants. The Company owns
23,0O0,0o0 acres of the Colony's SO, 1000, 900
acres suitable for Europeans.
The Unionist Press says that after the
result of the Reading and Linlithgow by
elections, it is impossible for the Govern
ment to disregard the demand for an appeal
to the country regarding Home Rule. The
"Times" says the Government has received
a warning not to be ignored by any, which
should be needed, while the daily News
says the country should not exaggerate it's
Importance and that it is not indicative of
a tidal wave against the Government.
Advices from Berlin state that in connec-
ton with the charges recently brought by
Herr Liebknecht, alleging bribery and viola
ton of military secrets. Herr Eccius ona