Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-11
BY HENRY w. BUM,

b1 HENRY w. BUM.
TINE following is a brief summary
OF the most important news Of
the world for the seven days
ended May 10:
GREAT BRITAIN-There's a great
to-do in Great Britain about Hadrian's
Wall, which is one of the most pic
turesque of historic landmarks. It
runs right across the island from the
mouth OF the Tyne to Solway Firth and
was built in 1872 AID. for protection
against the Picts. 1t seems that the
structure itself is not threatened, but
that quarrying operations, to be carried
right up to its base, are contemplated,
the which would destroy its picturesque
ness. AL Britain is het up, and it
seems likely that it will be saved by a
popular subscription, such as saved
Stonehenge last year. Let's all cast in
our mite. John Masefeld has been ap-
pointed poet laureate of Great Britain,
in succession to the late Robert
Briguess.
SPAIN.-On May 5 at Madrid a
clash occurred between policemen and
civil guards on the one part and uni
versity students on the other, the latter
making riotous demand for republic,
only the former having firearms. Two
participating workmen were killed
by bullets, and about 40 persons were
injured, including policemen and civil
guards hit by stones, medical pro-
fessor hit by stone and students and
non-participantS struck by stones or
bullets.
? The trouble began on May /, when
q great crowd of students assembled
at the railway station to welcome back
Prof. De Unamuno from the exile i'm
posed on him by the dictatorship. On
that occasion the police charged with
sabers to break up the party, and
some so persons were injured. Prof.
monarchy, but processes to disfavor vlo-
lence. 1t is, however, fact that MS
speeches have the effect Of encourag-
ing disorder.
Demonstrations for a republic are
reported from several other universe.
ties, including those of Saragossa ana
Seville: clashes between police ana
students, and a few broken heads re-
sulting.
ITALY.-Perhaps the most pleasing
of the public work" achieved by MUS
solini in Rome (by way OF restoratioL'
demolition of slunns and eyesores, I'M.
provement of sanitation, etc. Is tne
clearing away of the hideous ana IN
savory slums about the Temple OF VeSta.
That exquisite little structure Is nov
surrounded by a public garden, Ironi
which the view Is unobstructed-on
one side toward the Aventine, on an,
other toward the Tiber. on tnIo
toward the Temple of Virile Foreutie.
on a fourth toward the Palatine. Near
the temple once existed the. marsh
where the wolf sucked Romulus anu
Remus, and near it on April Il, 7oo q.
c., Romulus began his furroW 10 nlaiA
the circuit of the city walls. Wnile Oily
80 yards away is an arch OF tna1 s SSuaar
bridge (the Sublician) over the il tasa
which, tradition has it. succeeoeu ILe
wooden bridge wherein Horatlus s1isi &c.
handed held back the columns OF tne
Usruscan King, Porsena. NOW , teIs
reread the tale as told IN Macaulay
Lays of Ancient Rome" oldalns ea.e
new circuits who affect to oespise tlose
lays go hang.
INDIA.-On May Mahatma Canon
was arrested at Surat by the British
authorities and conveyed 70 ohH,
where he Is imprisoned. resuh 10y
the Mahatma Is gratified, expecCnls lila. r;1S
the civil disobedience" movement ., M W.
receive an immense impetus lion. ,, hlio
"martyrdom." It goes WltEou1 oayn.s
that, as under previous similar ciLcu I'm.
stances, he will be treateu Wilt !le
utmost consideration by tne 5ricis ,,i
authorities whils IN durance. ~ WAL