, 1916-12-13

would have nothing to do with an intrigue
if it existed. Lord Derby made o strong
appeal to the conflicting Ministers to sink
their differences. To go back to party
administration he said would spell ruin for
this country. Is it too much to nsk for
reciprocal consideration? We want the best
men of all parties.
New York, December 7th.-A special cable
to the "Herald" from Athens says encour-
aged by Princess Ypsilanti and other women
Royalists, regular troops have thrown AtheLs
into q state of terror. Officers under orders
of one General are initiating the Prussians
in an effort to strike fear into the hearts OF
the sympathizers of Nj. Venezelos. Elderly
men are being driven from their homes and
tortured: Some Venizelists have been led
through the streets in couples to be shot.
The home of M. VenizeIos has been sacked.
Ten Cretans in it were taken prisoners.
Berlin, December 7th.-The GeImqn Off
cial statement issued today: On the western
bank of the Meuse yesterday after artillery
preparations a detachment of WestphaIian
Infantry No Is entered French trenches on
Hill 304 southwest of MaIancourt, notable
for last summers engagements, and captured
the summit of the Hill, 5 officers and 100
men were brought in as prisoners. AS q re-
suit OF an advance into the hostile lines on
Dead Mans Hill raiding detachments brought
in II prisoners.
Amsterdam, December 7th.-The resigna-
ton Of Mr.. Asquith clears the situation, ac-
cording to the "Koelniscbe Zeitung". Com
menting on the English political crisis, the
paper says The enemy's last forces will now
be brought into the feld, and when they, like
the others, have hurled themselves vainly
against the strength of Germany, we shall
fla FnrInO1 roaly for an hnnact Onnpn
The Cologne Volks Zeitung says that the
Germans can view political events in Eng
land with complete composure. The Leading
man it says, in tie most powerful Of the en-
envy countries confirms by his resignation
the failure of the war policy hitherto follow
ed by the Entente. Ii the strong men in
England now come into power, this can only
please us, for it gives the hope that Il decision
will come all the earlier.
London, Dec. 7th.-Sweden has demand
ed of Germany the immediate release of th-
Swedish steamer "Reserv' and ito cargo, says
the "Morning Posts Stockholm correSpon-
dent The steamer was recently seized by 9
German submarine, alleged lying in Swedish
waters. The Germans have commended that
the "'Reservs" cargo was contraband.
Petrograd, Dec. 6th.-After yesterdays
turbulent session of the Duma in which the
SCaDuAl caused by M. AlaiKOlI, l0auer Oh Cn9
extreme right. who insulted president Rodzi-
anko led to a clear definition OF the over.
whelming strength. of NJ. Rodzlanko's sup
porters, and a resolution expressing dIssatis-
faction with the "partial and Intellectual
change thus far made i'll the cabinet" fur
ther ministerial designations are now con-
sidered inevitable. Mr.. Rodzianko who
resigned on account of the Markoff incident,
has been reelected president by q vote of
225 to 26. According to u Reuters despatch
from PetrogTad NJ. Rodzianko has appointed
seconds to wait upon NJ. Markof and
demand satisfaction for his honour. M.
Markoff at u session of the Duma called
president Rodzianko a babbling blackguard,
aud explained that he was deliberately
insulting the Duma in the person of it's pres
idept.
London, Dec. 7th.-The German Emperor
has established q decorationfor civilians, such
as munition workers, similar to the iron cross
sccording to a Copenhagen despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Coy. quoting the Ber-
lin Lokal Anzelger.
London, Dec. 7th.-Lloyds report the
sinking of the Danish steamer Nexes 1908
tons gross and of the Spanish steam ship
Julia Benito. The crews of both vessels
were landed.