, 1914-03-25

liking their position as Colonials. ana finally
q postal referendum was ordered to be taken
on the proposal.
Dispatches from Paris state taat NJ. Mon
is, Minister Of Marine, hiss resigned because
he assisted NJ Caillaux, Minister Of Finance,
to hinder the prosecution OF NJ. Rochelle,
whose fraudulent promotions cost French
men four million pounds. The city is weary
ing Of the scandals
Adyices from Toxic state that the disa-
greement between the two Houses of the
Imperial Diet has resulted III the rejection
of the naval budget, and the Opposition has
memorialized the throne for the impeach-
ment of the Cabinet, because Of the dis
closures regarding the receipt Of illicit com
missions by naval officers.
A despatch from Venice states that an
italian torpedo boat rammed and sunk q
small passenger steamer, fifty persons losing
their lives.
New York, Mech 21st-Colonel Goetbals
has suiled for Panama.
The Eene4Ua.pu General Hernandez will
sail for Trinidad next week. He predicts
that President Gomez viii be unseated upon
the expiration OF his term next month, even
though the National Convention should
name him as his own successor.
Adyices from Washington state that Eng
land will appoint ConsuIs at convenient
places for the exchange of communication
with Generals CaGrNnza and Villa.
A despatch from Vera Cruz states that
Senior Roja5, Minister for Foreign Affairs,
has met Mr.. Lind, and that Mr.. Onslaught
messy, the United States Charge dAtfaires,
is expected there ostensihly to recuperate.
Adyices from Mexico City state that Pre-
sident Euorta hus announced the expiration
Of the Dexican Light and Power Compauy's
franchise, but according to an unofficial
communication the matter is adjustable by
a money payment. The Company represents
an investment OF 10000 900 pounds, mostly
through the Pearson Syndicate, and its
seizure antagonizes England, France and
Belgium.
Trinidad, lst-Yesterday detectives raided
the Hotel Orineco and discovered forty
Thousand rounds OF ammunition and a few
r~evolger4 aud rifles. Later in the day they
searched the residence Of Senior Carmel Cas-
tro and found ex-President Castro there,
thus confirming the persistent rumours for
seyeutl weeks past Of his being in tins island.
The Venezuelan colony is greatly excited.
The house is guarded by the police, who
discIaim any intention to interfere with Gen
eral Clstro's liberty. 1t is reported that tire
Government are asking for instructions from
England as to what action is 70 be taken.
London March 23rd.- Constant conferences
between the War Office, Downing Stree:
aud Buckingham Palace indicate a crisis.
The Government has concentrated nearly
twenty five thousand troops in UIstel. with
one hundred and siXtv-eight Guns, and the
other forces i'll ireland have been warned to
be ready.
Lord Roberts, after an audience with the
King, consulted Field Marshal Sir John
French.
Mr.. Asquith and Colonel seeIy have can
oelled all their engagements, in order to give
constant consideration to the situation.
Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Page, com
handing the forces IN Ireland, having asked
BrigudIef General Cough, commanding the
Third Calvary Brigade, whether he was pre-
pared 10 command against Uster, the latter
resigned. Other officers have resigned from
the Fourth Husears and the Sixteenth Lau-
GERS. but the number is uncertain.
After a conference between Colonel Seoly
and Nh. Churchill TT was Announced that the
RESERVATIONS would be considered in due
course, aud meanwhile the officer aIe per
forming their duties.
The foregoing has impeded the despatch
of cavalry from Curragh camp to Ulster, aud