, 1913-04-19

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force. Bulgaria has accepted the propo-
sails made to the Allies, and an armistice is
expected, which some reports say has already
been arranged. Meanwhile, they are quar-
relling among themselves, Bulgaria suspect
ing Greece and Servla of plolonglng the he
gotiations to her disadvantage, and all three
are concentrating their forces against each
other, thus explaining their desire to release
the troops engaged against Turkey.
Ottawa, Apul l7th-The Government has
increased the subsidy to the Plckford and
Black Line for an improved service from
Halifax to the West Indies. calling at St.John
on the return voyage. Two of the most
modern steamers are to be added to the SER
vice by associates of the Line
New York, April 15th-Advices from
Washington state that Mr. Bryan. the
Secretary of State, has sent to the
Ways and Means Committee of the
House of representatives remonstruncos
from Brazil, Russia, England and the Lttin
American nations against the prejudice to
their Treaty right by determinations III the
tariff, for example, the reduction in customs
duties on imports in American ships. This
intervention in domestic legislation is most
unusual.
Copenhagen, April 18th-Prince Valdemar
has returned from Athens.
Major Generals Lemviglf and SchrOll have
been decorated with the Gold Medal of
Merit.
The Budget Committee of the Folketing
has adopted the Gendarmery Law without
alteration, although one member, Mr.. Wulf,
suggested the appointment of another first
lieutenant.
The st. Thomas leaves London tomorrow.
London, April I8th.-Summorses have
been served upon Mrs. Drummond, Miss An
ME Kenney and Mr.G. Lansbury, eX-MemDer
of Parliament, on Il charge Of melting to
crime. Some Sutfragettes, carrying sand
wich boards, were attacked by antl-suttra'
gettes, but were rescued by the police after
being badly muuled, and having had their
hair pulled. A jeering crowd followed them
to the police station.
Upon the refusal of the Home Office to
assume the responsibility for window smash
ing in the West Emo, shopkeepers have conso-
lidated their actions, representing a total Of
ninety three plaintiffs Suits against Mr.. and
Mrs. Pethick Lawrence aud Mrs. Pankhnrst
for two thousand pounds each are included.
In the House OF Commons, Mr.. Kler Hur-
die condemned the lncapaclty OF the police
protection afforded the sutfragette meetings,
and stated that soldiers should be used TO
protect them. Mr.. McKenna, III reply, said
that the Sutfragettes have SO lnflmed public
sentiment, that prohibition of such meetings
WIS the only method Of preventing blood
shed.
The House of Commons has unanimously
resolved that censorship of plays should be
abolished. Nevertheless. legislation is doubt
ful. Managers favour censorship, but authors
dislike it, and playgoers are apathetic.
The Marconi Committee, having overruled
Mr.. Godfrey Isaacs' reluctance to disclose
the negotiations between the British and
American Marconi Companies, he finally
testified that he bought the United Wireless
for 10000 pounds, and sold it to the
American Marconi Company for $4,000
rounds in shares. The difference, he said,
did not represent the profits to the British
Marconi Company, but other assets were ac-
ouired with the United Wireless. Sir Henry
Norman filed a letter, denying having hnd
relations with the P0ulsen Wireless, directly
or indirectly.
1t is announced that Sir Edward Grey will
accompany the King and Queen to Berlin, to
attend the wedding of the Kaiser's daughter,
Princess Victoria Louise. The Gar will also
be there. The political significance of the
visits is obvious, and is emphasized by Sir
Edward Crews at enhance.