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Royal Decree of 30th November, 1914, but, unfortunate as that may be Govern- ment cannot revoke that unless the Com- pany fail to give service, §I do not believe that they fail to give service. Itis un- fortunate that we have no American cables here so as to enable us to have American news. In regard to_steamer service between the islands, no one realizes the need more than Government, the proposal would meet with approval if the Counecil could see its way to provide funds. Police Judges—The Police Judges were discussed at great length before this Council and the dezision was for two Police Judges so the matter is closed. The G:vernment believes that two Po- lice Judges ar: necessary as one Judge cannot very well take care of the work; the transportation alone will probably equal the salary. The difference in salary 18 because the Police Judge in Frederik- sted wiii also act as recorder of the court. Detectives—That’s another case,-it would he a very expensive luxury to have a detective, if you are tohave one worthy of the name. If the council desires to provide tor one that’s alright Ford car for the Sanitary Department -18 to transport the Sanitary Officers from one town to another. But oue 1s contemplated for the island. Country District Contribution—That probably is true, aithough I have not checked up the figures, but all the iaxes are collected by law and the members of this Council have been satisfied. Gov- ernment expeets to bring in a draft of a new tax Jaw in the very near future and we nope it will meet with the favorable consideration of the Councii when it 18 proposed. To be continued. We have been asked to state that the Christiansted Native Brass Band will give their second concert on Tuesday evening, 29th Inst. The Native Brass Band reodered one of its bi-monthly concerts last night and was aceorded fine moonlight weather and a goodly gathering. The Creole sailed for St. Thomas at 8.30 this morning. *The post office here usks to state that it appearing desirable to close direct mails for the lLeeward and Windward isi' nds, such maiis to go forward by the S. S. Guiana, expected in Frederiksted Saturday morning, will be closed at b p. m. tomorrow afternoon, 26th. o 3 Correspondence. Christiansted, June 23, 1920. Editor St. Croix Avis:— The communication signed '"Musi- cian’’ and published 1n your esteemed 1s- 51 LS BR AV |8 sue of today has been read, and it 15 de sired to thank rhe author for his efforts, and inigrest in the matter, if he kad any. It is to be regretted, however, that he shows a decided lack of good taste in con- cluding hig letter with theg charge of “ignorance’’ on those who may have taken another view of the rendition of the selection of Sunday nighc, and it is a fact that this aspersion destroys much of the otherwise seemingly good intention of the writer. lLet us look at the ques- tion logically: the musician states the selection is set to serenade time by the composer, and also admits that other writers have set it to waltz time; is it not then quite reasonable that there might exist some doubt or confusion about what really was played on Sunday night. especially so when the listener ray have heavd only a few bars? While tacitly corroborating that the selection 1s both serenade and waltz, with the con- tradictory policy so usual here, he re- sents the public experiencing any doudt as to which wss played. To charge ig- norance in the light it is expressedin mu- sician’s letter is to accuse the press of stu- pidity whichis obviously an unnecessary and undeserved insult, and as before stat- ed,bad form. Ignorance inthe broadsense is lack of knowledge which is a condition more or less present in us all, for none of us know everything. Perhape the mus cian could suggest that the band publish its programme as used to be done once upon a time in or- der that the public may understand beforenhand what 18 being played, and be spared the crade ‘‘enlightenment’ now offered afterwards. ANOTHER MUSICIAN TELEGRAMS. 81 CROIX STATION. Delayved In Transmission. Constantinople, June 16th.—The Polish forces have retaken Kiev in a strong counter-attack upon the Bolsheviki, ac- cording to a despateh received here. The Poles inflicted heavy casualties on the Red Armies. Tokio, June 16th.-—Japan has inserted an article in the Anrglo-Japanese Alll- ance Pact of 1911 o remove the risk of England becoming involved in any dis- pute between the United States and Ja- pan, it was declared today by Viscount Kato, a former Minisier for Foreign Affairs, in an interview urging a renew- al of the Treaty. London, June 16th.—Mr. Wintring- ham, Independent Liberal, won the Louth bye-election from Mr. Turner, Coalition Unionist. The voting in the bye-election the results of which was an- nounced today, was as follows: Win- :ringham 9,859, Turner 7,354. Dublin, June 16th. -The new poligy of the British Govt. towards Ireland, which is suon to be instituted, involves the unconditional release of all Sinn Fein prisoners who have not been convicted, it was learned on good authority here today. A pitched battle occurred be tween a group of armed Sinn Weiners and RBritish soldiers at Ballineen Camp, near Dunmanway, in which many shots vere excanged. The raiders were final- ly driven off. No report is available as to vhether there were any casualties Ottawa, June 17th. The draft of the Trade Agreements prepared by (Canada for the West Indies conference is still under consideration by the Cabinet, and it 18 considered likely that the Dominion (yovernment willsubmit a number of pro- posed amendments. Londcn, June 22nd.—Sugar in stock on the 19th.instant was 161,000 tons, Last vear 233,000 tons. London, Jnne 18th.—Negotiations bo- tween the Turkish Anatolian Republice and Armenia are proceeding favourably and an agreei ent 1s expecied shority, says a Moscow despatch to the Herald, which says the Russian Soviet Govi. s acting as a mediator betweer the two countries. The guestion of guaranteeing Armenia against the Turkish attack will probably be solved, the despatch says, by a clause in the Treaty binding Turkey from keeping an army within a specified distance froim Armenian frontiers. All Armenian aspirations relative to boun- dary cannot be realized, itls asserted, and a compromise will probably be reached. Paris, June 17th.—General Peppino (Garibaldi is preparing a militar- coup in Montenegro similar to that of Gabriele d’Annunzic at Flume. Rome June Blth. -Summaearizing his political programme as comprising social justice, economic reconstruction and re- spect for laws, Premier Giolitti today sent an appeal to all provincial offiicals for cooperation in the efforis of the Govt. to restore Italy tc a novmal economic basis. '‘The grave difficulties through which the country is now passing can only be overcome through the sincere support of all forges’’ the.appeal said. Sydney, June 17th.— At he Governor- General’s banquer last night the Prince of Wales made a striking declaration of sympathy with the policy of a white Australia. He said that he could see with what faith and force Austraha bhad taken to heart the aspirations expressed by the first Prime Mirister of the Com- MontaniEn- Ny Bawtne of 8 nation for a confinent and a continent for a nation. His Royal Highness continued, ''You have determined that this natior shu!l be a pure race, where all citizens shall have an equal chance, You <o not tollow the ideal in selfish isolation, but are prepared to give your best for the fim- pire and for the world wide cause of liberty. I am quite sure of cne thing and that is, that as Australia stands by the Empire so will cke Empire stand by Australia for all time.”” The remarks of the Prince were heartily cheered by the distinguisbed audience.