, 1913-03-01

he was in the W st Iudies, the KING retains
the pleasantest recollection of his cruises in
these waters, and of the happy times eniov-
ed by him on the several occasions of h3
visits to the Islands. Throughout their
chequered history these Colonies have been
distinguished for their loyalty. This Island
of Barbados, one of the oldest of them. has
never suffered the foot of an invader, and
has ever been stendfast in its fidelity to the
Throne. His Majesty is glad that a member
OF his family should from its soil co1vey to
his people in Barbados and all the Other
West Indian Colonies his sincere wishes for
their happiness and prosperity"
After Her Highness' speech, the Governor
stated that His Majesty's message could not
increase the loyalty of His Majesty's subjects
because that loyalty had long been of q kind
that could not be surpassed; he stated that
the message would, however, have one eff ct.
1t was proof Of the watchfulDess of His Ma
jesty's solicitude for these pnrts of his DO
minions (great applause) He concluded bv
assuring Her Highness that the effect of her
gracious act in opening the Exhibition would
have beneficial and permanent results on q
worthy cause. Her Highness left the Exhi-
bition and drove to Government House
through streets thronged with loyal al ex-
cItedly delighted spectators. Deep regret
was expressed by all at learning that Her
Highness had an attack of influenza during
her passage. In spite of this attack, however,
Her Hlghness showed no sign of fatigue
during the ceremony, and it is understood
that her health is already very near complete
recovery.
London, Feb. 26th-The King has grant
ed Captain SCOTS widow the same rank and
precedence as though her husband had re-
ceived a Knight Communicating of the Bath,
There are numerous presidents for postum
nous h%Onours, but this is the first postum
nous X. G. B.
Mrs. Pankhurst was about 10 address q
Suffragette meeting at the London Pavilion
when the police arrested her in her fiat,
amidst mutual smiles, p%oliteness and hand
shaking, on a charge of Indictment regard
ing the Waltonheath bomb outrage. The
case has been transferred from Bow Street
Police Court to the EPSON Court. The ar
rest followed Mr.. McKennn's consultation
with the King. Upon Mrs. Pankhurst's de
parture, Miss Kenney addressed the crowd,
but the audience became so enthusiastic in
opposing demonstrations that she was una
bic to continue.
Mr.. John Burns, President of the Local
Government Board, who is campaigning Tor
Progressive candidates to the London Coun-
W COuuCll, nus u6clHreQ WIZ upon Cu6 Oul-
fragettts, promising his best efforts to de-
feat the tyranny of organized blackguardism
which desecrates the cause of women.
Miss Lillian Lenton, who was sentenced in
connection with the Kew outrage, has been
released invalided, not having eaten anything
since her committal.
The death is announced Of the Marquis Of
Sligo. He was found dead in bed.
MIR, Richardson, q guard on the Midland
Railway, who refused for reasons of
safety to obey orders to take on additional
trucks has been dismissed. It is queried
whether this action is justified. He had
twenty-one years of unblemished record. and
a strike is threatened unless he is reinstated.
The Board of Trade is promoting an adj
j%ustment.
Hotel workers threaten o general strike
in support of a strike at the Stafford Hotel,
in st. James's Place, against the poor food,
and a demand for the dismissal Of the chief.
The Olympic Games of 1916 will include
golf, but will exclude cricket.
The mourning for the late King of Den
mark having expired, King Christian and
Queen Alexandrinn are visiting Germany.
They were met at the Berlin station by the
Kaiser, who escorted them to the Palace
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