The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-01
INTERNATIONAL
 NEWS BY WIRE

| TOKYO. May 25 The arbitra- tion treaty between this country and the United States, which has been under consideration by the govern ment for some time, was ratified on Saturday.
 | LONDON, May 25. Home Rule for Ireland was assured today by the passage for the third time of the home rule bill by the house of commons. The bill becomes effective now. regardless of the action of the house of lords.
 The bill was adopted by a ma 351 and the nays PA. | The passage of the bill was the signal for wild demonstration. | STEAMER HITS ICEBERG.
 LONDON, May 25.-Wireless ad- vices received in this city today re- port the serious injury of the pala- tial steamship Royal Edward, en- route from Montreal to Bristol The reports state that the vessel collided with an iceberg off Cape Race and was badly damaged. although the injury was not sufficiently serious | to necessitate the abandonment of the voyage across the ocean
 Tie royal Edward is triple tur- | bine steamship belonging to the Canadian Northern.
 MEETING PROHIBITED. | LONDON, May 25. -Because of disturbances which have occurred | during the past several nights, the ! police have served notice on the suffragettes that they will not be permitted to hold any more public meetings at Bridge hall. Last nights | gathering broke up in a riot CARDINALS APPOINTED. ROME, May 25. Thirteen car dinals were appointed by Pope Plus X today.
 TIDAL WAVE DESTRUCTIVE. NICE, May 27. The famous Promenade des Anglais, historic | embankment S5 feet in width, which fronts this city. was partially wreck ed today by tidal wave which | rushed in upon the city from the Mediterranean. A number of crafts of various sizes were swamped and other damage done in the harbor, but no lives were lost TROUBLE EXPECTED LONDON, May 27. - While there has been no breaking of heads yet in Ireland in consequence of the final passage of the home rule bill reports from the land of Erin in dicate that there will be plenty of trouble as soon as an attempt is made by the government to enforce the provisions of the bill. The Ulsterites are fully prepared for civil war, and the next move on the part of the government is await ed with much anxiety. HUNGER STRIKE WINS LONDON, May 27.-Alarmed over the condition of Mrs. Emmalne Pankhurst, the authorities ordered the release of the militant suffrag- cite leader this afternoon. When imprisoned a short time ago. Mrs. Pankhurst resorted to her old trick of rebellng against the prison food, and when released today she was in d much-weakened condition.
 AVIATOR SAVED. LONDON. May 27.-It is reported here today that Aviator Hamel, who attempt a flight across the Eng fish channel last week was wrecked enroute and narrowly escaped drown ing. The report states that Hamel was rescued by fishing boat and landed at Shields.
 The aviator's father who lives here, has heard nothing from his son, and does not believe the re- ports in circulation.
 sUFFRAGETTEs SENTENCED. LONDON May 26.-On the charge LONDON, May 26.-On the charge King George V by slashing the can vas with a knife, two militant suf- fragettes were sent to Holloway prison this afternoon for six months. The slashing occurred several days ago at the Royal academy.
 Three other suffragettes were giv- en sentences of four months for window smashing.
 SHAMROCK " LAUNCHED.
 PORTSMOUTH, Eng, May 26.-- In the presence of distinguished company. Sir Thomas Lipton's cup challenger Shamrock " was launch ed this morning. The yacht was christened by the Duchess of Shafts bury.
 PRINCE ENGAGED.
 BERLIN, May 2S.-Court circles were thrown into an uproar today by the announcement of the engage ment of Prince Oscar, youngest son of the kaiser, to Countess Marie. The announcement was made by the prince, and threatens to result in an arrangement between the young man and his father.
 AUSTRALIA GETS QUAKE.
 SYDNEY, May 2S. - The longest earthquake ever recorded in New South Wales occurred this morning, when the earth was rocked almost continuously for three hours. Dur that tim several severe shocks were felt. but very little damage has been reported.
 POLICE AFTER WOMEN.
 LONDON, May 2S A dozen squads of police were occupied to- day in dislodging suffragettes from the grounds of numerous prominent residents of the city. The women camped in numbers on the grounds and refused to move until forced from their positions by the police. A score of the militants were locked up.
 EXCLUSION DEMANDED.
 VANCOUVER, B. C., May 2S.- A determined fight is to be made against the admission of Orientals