, 1913-03-19

struck them in their faces. The police gal
lantly fought to rescue them. Similar scenes
occurred on Hampstead Heath, Concurrently,
Spiritual Suffra9ettes, a new organization, at
tend at Saint Paul's in orange and black uni
forms. The "Referee" has published details
of q plan to kidnap Mr.. Lloyd George which
was, however, abandoned because of mis-
management.
Princess Mary, in the presence Of the
Royal Family, has been confirmed at Buck
ingham Palace by the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. She wore her mothers confirmation
veil.
The centenary of the birth of David Liv-
ingstone, the explorer, has been celebrated in
many churches.
The Powers are preparing a Note inform
ing the Balkan Allies that they refuse to pre-
sent the ~latter's terms to Turkey.
A despatch from the Melbourne cores
pondent of the 'Daily Chronicle states that
there is CONSERVATION over the discovery
that the aboriginal name Canberra, which
has been chosen as the name of the Common
wealth capital, when translated, means
"Laughing Jackass".
Advices from Paris tate that q quarter
Of q million spectators were present at Vim
cennes when President Poincare reviewed
10000 troops, amid great enthusiasm. ST.
simultaneously, the Socialists held antimiIi-
tarjst demonstrations in Paris. FlOtilaS of
the smaller warships of the British and
French naVies are manmuvring together off
Ostend.
Berlin adyices state hat the agitation
against the new taxes continues, led by Sax
ony, which is organizing opposition by the
Central States. The %stringency in the money
market is SO great that discounts have prac-
tically ceased. Women are appealed to not
to buy foreign dress goods.
Ottawa, March 18th--In the House of
Commons the fortnight's continuous debate,
Sundays excepted, has ended with an an
nouncement Of the application of the closure
this week, an unprecedented incident in Ca
madam politics. The Liberals threaten to
retort by extending their obstruction from
the naval question to all business, thereby
forcing a general election III May, unless the
Government proceeds with business other
than that of the navy.
kilograms from London quoted the news
papers there as defending Mr.. Churchill
against Canadian criticisms for his inter
ference in Dominion affairs.
New York, March 18th Washington adj
vices state that Mr.. Richard Olney, a for
mer Secretary of State, has declined the
AmbassadorsLip to Great Britain, alleging
age and family reasons. Some newspapers
suggest that Mr.. Olney's authorship of ex-
President Cleavelanl's message to England
over the Venezuelan boundary question ex-
plains his reluctance to accept the post.
St. Vincent, l8th-Her Highness Princess
Marie Louise, accompanied by the Admins
traitor and a small party, made a tour during
the past week OF four days duration to
the towns and villages on the Leeward
side of the Colony, as far as the foot Of
the Soufri6re volcano. Her Highness was
everywhere received with loyal enthusi-
asm, and further signs of loyalty and well
come were indicated by numerous deco
rated arches at many points along the route.
Addresses of welcome were presented and
replied to by Her Highness at several cen
tres. In all these much appreciation was
expressed Of His Maiesty's gracious message
to the West Indies. Her Highness made
the whole journey en- horseback, and was
much impressed by the beautiful scenery and
views to be found in the rugged valleys of
the Leeward coast. During this week Her
Highness will make a similar tour to the
Windward district as far as the Carib country.
Dominica, 17th-At 40 p. M. H. NJ. S.
Cumberland towed the Ooruro to port. The
distressed ship was picked up about 10 miles