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for our great republic. And as these thoughts flittered through my brain 1 was ushered into the presence of the ‘President of the Uniled States by his Secretary Mr. Christian, and was then, for the first time, under that kindly and magnetic smile. We talked—He talked and asked questicns of the Virgin Islands and-in whic1 he expressed a lively in- terest. He said and he desired net) take it as a *message that the Adminis- tration did take and desired to takea lively interest in our well being; that they desired to do all possible in Wash- ington to further our interests, to add to and iperease our prosperity. At times it was difficu't to decide as there 2rises such conflieting reports, but we could rest assured that all they did or tried to do was with a sense of keen inerest in our progress aud welfare. .He: dent to the St. Croix Council his felicitations and desired to express his thanks for the progtess we had made in adopting laws for the Americaniza- tion of our island. Such a procedure increased confidence in our intentions and addea weight to their representa- tions to Congress for Federal support toward our economic advancement. I also talked with some Congressmen and Senators and Administration Officials ~ho in one capacity or another take an interest in- our affairs. The question of the frequent long droughts was discuss- ed and the great necessity of obtaining water first for the inhabitants and tor the animals of the Island and eventually the greater boon of water for irregation, The opinion was expressed that if a scheme could be advocated as entirely feasible Congress would undoubtedly guarantee bunds issued by the Island for the purpose of such construclion. And finally I have to state that the day hefore I'left Washington the Naval Com- mittee of the House met and by request of Judge Towner, the Chairman of the losular Affairs Committee, approved of the Federal appropriations for the Virgin Islands, the same as in last year’s bud- get. : It is the desire of the United States to see the territory for which they paid twenty-five million doilars progress, from the President down. [ hope that my visit will be of some use to our dear Is- Jand. If any other member of the Coun- cil goes to the'mainland § wish he would go and see our folks in Washington. Each one of such visits stirs up interest in our affairs and each such visit ke- comes a voice and messenger from St. Croix. There may be conflicting opini- ons-as to what may be, what are or what are not a panacea for our ills and tribula- tions, but on the whole we are generally about right in the main questions. 1 can assure you we have many good friends in Washington, but in the every day turmoil of business we cannot expect them to be remembering us; it is for this reason that such visits each time awake ST. UL 12 A VLS interest, and each time something is accomplished. I thank you. To be continued. : . FLOCAL. A Christmas program will be rendered to all the schoo! childrer. of Christiansted on the King’s Wharf on Saturday after- noon, December 23rd at 2.00 o’clock. The children from St. Mary’s School, the Public Grammar Schcol, The Chris- tiansted Graded Grammar School, Mrs. T.auder’s School and the ‘High Sehool will attend. The following program has been arranged: Invocation by Rev. Allen. Song ‘'Silent Night, Holy Night’'. Greetings {rom the Junior Red Cross of the U. S. A. by uliss Gillette., Song ‘‘Hark!the Herald Angels Sing”’. Address by Revd. Anton E. Jensen. Song “*A Litile Town of Bethlehem”’. Address by Hon. Robt. W. Skeoch. Song ‘‘While Shepherds Watehed Their Flock by Night’’. Address by Despatching Secretary Lieut.:C. E. Rappolee. Star Spangled Banner. Benediction by Rev. Anton E. Jensen. Distribution of Gifts from the Junior Red Cross. o Music by the Native Brass Band. All parents and the public 1n general are invited to be present. - CORRECTION In yesterday’s issue, first local item, 10th line should read: Mr.: Berg has proved instead of ‘‘received’’. 3rd item re drowning, forth line shouid read: the first-named being lost, instead of “‘the first name lost. Frederiksted St. Croix, V. 1. U. December 21st. 1922.5. . The British S.S. "‘Guiana’ arrived this morning at 5.30 o’clock from Wind- ward Islands with the following passen- gers: From Antigua—Master Knud Olsen From Barbados—Mr. Charles Mitchell. She sailed for New York with the fol- lowing: : Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Busch and infant, Rev. W. E. Shannessy, Mrs, Eudora Plas- kett and six children, Mr. Joseph E. Dan- iel, and Mr. Alexander Hector. - For St. Thomas—Mrs. ‘Mary Adams and child, Miss Daisy Sewer and Mrs. Agnete Mc.Kay and isfant. : TELEGRAMS. o 5 ST. CROIX STATION Sault, Ste. Marie, Mich., Dec. 18th.— Four persons lost their lives when the tug Reliance was wrecked in a storm on Northern Lake Superior last Wednesday. A wireless message from the tug Gray, which with the Favourite went to the rescue of the 27 persons aboard the Re- liance, said all bas been accounted {ior except the four who were swept from the deck as effortse were being made to launch lifeboats in the high seas. London Dee. 18th.-- Stanley Baldwin had a long audience with the King at Buckingham Palace today, prior to szil- ing for New York aboard the Majestir on December 27th. .The Chapcellor will be accompanied on ‘his mission, which " relates to the British debt to the United " States, by his wife and daughter. There is no diminution of interest here in the possibility of the United States taking a more active part in European econon.ic affairs and the coincidence of Mr. Bald- wir and the United States Ambassador being in Washington at the same time. But today the press asserts the specula- tion as to the U. S. participation in the reparations question and the vpossibility of a loan to Germany has travelled far in advance of the {acts Melbourne. Dee.” 18th. —The court ro far has revealad - that labour made a strong bid for the 18 seats in the Senate which were voted in Saturday’s general elections. Reports indicate that labour polled almost a solid wvote.. The count is still far from complete but the party has undoubtedly gained senatorial seats. Latest returns respecting the vote for the House of Representatives show that the Nationalists chance of recevery from apparent defeat is almost hopeless. It is now c-nsidered that the Government party will not number more than 28 in the new house, and therefure if Mr. Hughes is to continue as Premier with a workable following he will ‘have to ef- -lect a fusion with some of the anti-labour forces.. ; ; Washington, Dec. 18th.—The naval appropriation bill carrying a request that the President negotiate with» foreign powers relative to limiting construetion of war-craft under 10,000 tons, was lassed late today by the House of Repe resentatives. Thebill carried a total of 325,000,000 and provides for an enlisted naval force of 86,000, the same as fixed last year. There was a flurry of taik over the provisions under which the President is asked to negotiate with Great Britain, Japar, France and Italy, but in the end- an effort to change the language was- dropped in the face of overwhelming opposition. : Turin, Deec. 19th.—Renewed 'conflicts between the Fascisti and the. Communists here have resulted in the killing of ten persons, including two of the Facisti. London, Dec. 19th.—Prince George was successfully operated upon for ap- ~ pendicitis today. ‘The operation was per- ~ formed at the King' Edward: VI hospital forofficers. - St o | Peking, Dec.l9th—General Chang Shao ~ Iseng, the military leader, has beenap- . pointed Premier,with the approvalof Par- liament. His'selection, which ‘was sup- ported by General Tsaokum, is believed to indicate the intention of the military party to resume control of China.