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by a decisicr of the United Staics Su preme Courc. [he decision puts a stop 10 the hope of many for a *‘wet hol:day”’ and nullifies tne restoring order ard pro- ceedings ro allcw the removal of Wnisky irom bond. The consticutional amend- ment becomes etfecuive on January 16th. next. The court pointed out th-t war time control of rood and railroacs still continues. Any hipe for a wet spell be- fore January 16th. according o the Washington Times, - now depends 02 peac: bzing proclaimed. W SHINGTON: A boy bandit named Jonhn Me¢ Henry, nineteen years 011, last night shot and kiiled the proprietoc of a Lile Shop on 14tn. Street and about an hour later shot and propably fatally wounded Detective Armstrong when that officer artempted to arrest Mc Henry at the Union Station where the boy was a buy- ing tickrt., When Armstrong approach- ed, sle Henry whipped out a revolverand began flring at him in the crowded sta- tion. A Marine Corporal, Raymond Feathers, was the first to arrive on the scene and gave assistance to the police in placing Mc¢ Henry under arrest. WASHINGTON: The American Em- bassy at Mexico City was directed today by the State Department to make repre- sentations to the Mexican Government vegarding the kidnapping of Fred G. Hugg, American Ranch Superintendent near Jaurez, by Vi!' istas last week. The Ambassador and \ .erican Consu. have been inforined to also investigate a re- port that another American named P. Phillipe had been carried off. HAMILTON, ONTARIO: Navigation of the Welland Canal closed on 6 o’clock Saturday night for the Winter. CHICAGO: Restrictions on the use of coal were removed coday and industry throughout the couutry approaches a normal basis. From nearly all niue- fields come reporcs that tully 90% ot ine miners have returned to work and lead- ers predicted tnat 99% would be working by tomignt. It is expected that the nor- mal oucput of coal vill be obtained wiih- in a few days. FIE[ME: Preparations are under way tor the evacuation of Fietme by I’An- nunzio’s torces in the occupation of the town whicn nas caused so much discus- sion. lltalian Regular Troops will take charge ot the situation. WASHINGTON: The Secreary of the Navy tuday sent to Congressa re- ecommendation that funds .e provided for rendering Federal aid co State N.ilitia Organizations. These orbanizatigns lost their identity during the war, nrst by +heir nationalization by induction into the National Naval Volunteers, and sub- sequently by their absorption in the Uni- ted States Naval Reserve orces. WASHINGION: The Navy Depart- ment received a despatch announcing the safe arrival at Nassau of David W. arif- fith and party. (note: Mr. Gritfitn is the leading Moving Picture Dircetor of ST CRULLE Y I>, the world and this despateh may have reference & an airplane uip from the Florida Coast to Nassau. TELEGRAMS ST. CROIX STATION. Halifax, Dee. 12th.—Visccunt Je licoe of Scapa, Admiral of the Fleet, arrived in Hzlifax on Friday morning on a two days’ visit of inspecticn of the defences and investigation of the naval situation at this porc. Halifax. Dee. 12th.—At New York to- day. demand sterling declined to $3.663 a1 ew low level in a demoralized market. The rate of exchange for Canadian mon- ey was quoted today at 8% per cent dis- count in New York. P. O. Money or des to the Uniced States are suspended so thetime being and will not be resum- ed t 1l the exchange rate shows signs of stability. Brratum.—St. Thomas Dec. 15th. In paragraph yesterday’s news near end ~ please read '‘much of the common work’’ . and no* ‘‘Cotton.”’ St. Thomas, Dee. "15th.—The Direct Western Union Company notity us that from the Ist. of January next, the regu- lations covering registered addresses, now enforced in the United States, will be extended to ithe Dominion of Canada. The Western Union and Canadian Pacific Companies are parties to the agreement and uil existing registrations will be au- tomz ically cancelled by both companies on vecember 3llst. | St. Thomas, Dec. 15th.—The Dutch \ cruiser ‘‘Zeeland’’ arrived f(romn Porto ~ Rico yesterday morning. New York, Deec. 12th. —The Canadian Government is shipping $20,000,000 in gold to this city, it was an: ounce 1 today. The shipment, which is a purely Canadi- an Government matter, is said to be for the purpose of meeting some obligations here, and also to check the depreciation in money exchange. This is the largest import of gold from Cunada since last June. The gold will be sold on arrival to the Federal Reserve Bank. London, Dec. 12th.—Mr. Lioyd George and M. Clemenceau resumea their con- ferences on war problems this aft2rnoon. Lord Curzon, Secretary of State for For- eign Affairs, Sir Maurice Hankey, Secre tary of the War Cabinet, and the French Ambassador, were present. Internation- al finance was nnder discussion this morn ing, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, C hancel- lor of the Exchequer, being called into the meeting after cancellinga speaking engagement he had for today. Paris, Dec. 12th. M. Clemenceau and Mr. Lloyd George have a clear under- * standing as to the situation resulting from the nresent attitude of Germany, accord- ing to newspapers which speak with satis- faction of the openirg of conferences In London by the two statesm>n. Many ex- press the desire that the 1.« don confer- ence should end in the conci>ion, if not of alliance at least, of an Entente agree- mel t, equivalent to a. alliance between Great Britain, Italy, France and Bel- gium. The ""Eeclair’’ deems this alliance necéssary to Belgium, France and lialy, and as indispensible to Great Britain. L.ondon, Dez. 12th.—Commenting on M. Clemenceau’s visit to England, the Manchester Guardian says, ‘‘Clemen- ceau’s arrival in England, and the de- parture of the American delegates from Paris, were significant and not discon- nected. M. Clemenceau, doubtless, comes to do what be can, to fill the breach, caused by the withdrawal of Amecrica. As the prospeet of support from America beconies less, . the need of support from this conntry grows, and may enter not only the military and diplomatie spheres but also those of finance and economiecs.”’ Brussels, December 12th.—M. Biunet, Socialist, was, today, elected Pres- ident of the Chamber by a vote of 84 to 72. His opponent was M. Car- ton de Wiart, former Minister of Justice. Three ballots were taken. This is the first time that a Socialist has been e¢lect- ed to that office. London, Dee. 12th. —M. Clemenceau went to Buckingham Palace this after- noon where he had tea with the King and Queen, In the evening he dined with Earl Curzon of Keddestore and Lady Curzon, and visited a theatre. It has been learned from French sources that the dis- position displayed by the British repre- sentatives in the Conference is considered “‘excellent’”’ and that both sides are pleased with the progress of the nego- tiations on various matters discussed to- day. These included the Adriatic and Russia. The conference will be resumed on Saturday, and it is possible that the Premier may prolong his stay in London even beyond Sunday. NEW YORK. Dec. 15th 1919, Flour, Blencded Clear St. Lawrence Isrand pr. brl. $12.00 Meal, Kilndried per 100 tbs $3.75 New Season’s Pork per brl. $45.00 Heavy Mess Pork per bbl. $46.50 Sugar---Crystals (Confirnred by Brokers) per 100 lbs. $7.28. Molasses 85° test pr 19U Ibs. no quotation Cotton, MiddlingUpiand, at Liverpool per Ib. 26 25-100 d. fxchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.66 Exchange New York and London, sight $3.73% LoNDON, Dec. 156th 1919. Sugar-Demerara Crystals daty paid price. fixed by the Royal Commission per cwts 665. od. -975. od. Muscovado, 89/~ basis, floating terms in bond, Ditto duty paid. 635. 3d.—B6s. od. German Beet 88°/¢ f.o.b. no further sales during the war White Java Sugar, cif Uunited King- dom if arrives before 27th December 80y Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal, Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red per cwt 128s, od. 130s. od.