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that nowv taa: D-. Xnapps regime has fallen, the whoie dancer lies in a com- munist upri ing. Communist forces are reported to be marehing on Berlin from various other cities, bat Mr. Dresel says if a few more hours pass quietly, a erisis may be averted. Washington, March 18th.—Constita- tional guarantees have been suspended throughout the Republic of Salvador, because of a threatened revolution. Washington, March 18th. —The exodus of Mexican labourers to the United States has grown to such proportions that entire towns are leaving. Constantinople, March 18th. - On the occupation of Constantinople by the British French and Italian forces, the High Commissioner issued the follow- ing flroelamation First: The occupa- tion is provisional. Second: The Eatente powers have no intention to destroy the Sultans authority. They wish rather to strengthen 1t in all places which shall remain under Ottoman administration. Third: The Entente Powers are persist- ing 1n their purpose not to deprive the Turks of Constantinople. But if, which God forbid, troubles develop and mas- sacres occur, that decision will probably be modified. Fourth: In this ecritical hour every one must attend to his own affairs and assist in maintaining gene- ral sccurity, without permitting him- self to be deceived by those whose fren- zy tends to destroy the last hope of building out of the ancient Turkish empire a new ['urkey. In short, certain per- sons Implicated in threats have been arrested 1n Uonstantinople and they na- turally will be neld respcnsiole for these acts and for consequent results. Amoug the agitators arrested were [jemal Pasha, former Minister of war, and his chiet of staff, Djevad Pasha London, March 18th.—The Westmin- ster Gazette says thai Sir Auckland Geddes will be sparted one of the most difficult functions of an Ambassador to the United States, through the excellent decision to allow Canada to maintain her own representative at Washington. In- n :merable questions crop up there which a Biitish* Ambassader naturally would not always understand thoroughly. The paper questions the objections' of Wash- i’on _ concerning the representation of the Dominions on the League oi Na- tions and says this question can wve nandled more effectively between the Canadian and Washington Governments than by any Government of Great Bri- tain. London, March 18th. -The British and Freneh Governments have bpotified Prince Feisul, son of the King of Hed- jaz, that they cannot recognize the vali- dity of the Damascus Governm nt which prociaimed him King of Syria. This statement was made by Mr. Lloyd weorge in the House of Commons, 1o answe( (0-a question, and he added 51 e X A 135 that the Prince had been asked t~ come to Europe to state his case. Sydney, N. S. W., March 18th. -Mr. Hughes the Premier, in a speech here today, aid tahe United States was hesi- tating to accept the covenant o' the League o. Natigns owing to a nisun- derstanding and %:ecause each Britisn do- minion hada vote. “‘We stand fes: by the treaty on the same status of n: ion- hood as the United States.’”” saic the Prempier. ‘': usrralia paid a th® sand fold greater price than tne United € iates We are a small nation. but we are jeal- ous of our liberty and determined to maintain our rights.”’ Paris, Maret 18th.—The ‘‘Temp:’’ to- day quotes a Russian Bolsheviki radio despatch, issu:d since the Berlin Conp as saying in connection with the Bcishe- vist propaganda in Alaska, that the pop- ulation of Alasa are seeking to sep rate from the Uni >d States and orgar.zea Soviet Governrient. London, Ma:ch 18ch.—The Royal (om- mission on the income tax recomm:uds, with respect to incomes taxed bcrain Great Britain and the Dominion of («na- da, that there should be deducted ::om the United K:ngdom the whole o the Canadian tax charged in I‘E'*w‘pecit? the same income. 'lhis recommendti n,is hewever subject to' certain reserv:i ous concerning the maximum amount c( re- iief so grantec. London, March I&h.—Seven candi- dates were nominated today 1n the Siock- port election, for which two seatseare vacant. Thi candidates inciude -wo Coalitionistz! representing L th win s of the party. Also Sir Leo Ch.zza Money, the noted economie writer, who s .nds as pLabour candidate, and Mr. G. K adel connected with many company tlotat ins, who fights under the banner of Mr Ho- ratio Bottomley. Alderman ’Eijen, Secretary of thi2 Irish Labour Party in Dublin and nos in prison, has beer no- mina ed by the Stockport Irish P rty. Liondon, March 18th.—-T'he ‘‘Eveaing Standard’’ says it learns that the :om- mander of the 'urkish tioops in 7TI race has refused to aceept orders from Ucn- stantinople and has renounced the a: mis- tice and purposes to establish a Go ern- ment in Adrianople. Berlin, March 19th.--The Ebert Gov- ernment is again 1n contro! at Berlin :nd Viece Chancellor Schiffer, in whose hinds the sudden retirement of Dr. Knap; has temporarily placed administrative pcwer, and Herr Noske, Minister of Defence, are engaged in bringing about ord<r in the city and restoring Its activite:. to their normal basis. . London, March 18th. —Questione! in the House of Commons concerning when a statement of policy in regard to the situation in Garmany would be made, Mr. Lloyd Geo-ge said that in a ra.idly echanging situat.on, such as that at gre- sent existing i~z ¢‘ermany, the Govern- ment does not consider any fresh s.ate- ment of policy possible. He said the mat- ter was under consideration and the pub- lic might rest assured that Great Britain in common with the other allies intended to see that the terms of the peace treaty were obseérved. Diplomatic despatches from Germany filed last night g1 ea much more optimistic view of t e gener- al situation, notwithstanding that there have been more reports of Spartacist uprising. Thie morning there was hardly any meat in the Butchers’ Stall due to, if we have the liberty of stating that our Food Commission have without reflective thought given the advantage to other places over us by allowing ecattle to be shipped from the Virgin Islands to other pla es; being familiar with our small area for cattle raising and hence "‘a-beef- and veal-panic’’ today, which might ron- tinue for some time. The Commission ought to reconsider this; perhaps 2 mis- take on their part in allowing cattle to be shipped from the Virgin Islands to the supposed benefit of others abroad should now do all in its power to adjust matters. We have, however, always be- lieved that competition in a erucial time with certain Gevernmental relations would have easily settled local conditions in a small community to the satisfaction of all.—Com.—St. Thomas Bulletin, March 2Zjth. -~ We had the pleasure of a visit this morning from Senor M. Gondra, the Paraguayan Miniscer to Washington, D). C., and who is a nassenger on board the American s.s. * West Avenal” His Ex- cel'ency, whois ‘‘dring the town’’ will be with wus until tomorrow when he leaves for his “‘poste official’”. St. Tho- mas Mail Notes, March 26th. THE TRUE SPIRIT OF BO(L.SHEVISM. Bolshevist A (to a4 friend) : ** well old chap, if you were the happy owner of six ships, would you not, as a genuine prom- oter of our noble cause, be disposed to fraternally divide your fortune with me?’’ Bolshevist B: ‘‘why, certainly dear brother . Bolshevist A:,If, perchance, you pos- sessed six goats, would you not he like- wise inclited to do the same. - Bolshevist B: ** No'v, look here don’t you make any such joke with m., for you know full well that I own six goats!,,-——Com.——lbid [t is reported that a very serious acci- dent occurred this worning by the Quar- termaster’s Department (known as 75) when the marine motor truek ran over a man. The man was immediately con- veved to the hospital and is pronounced to be ina bad condition. The casc is under investigation and we hope as soon as the truth 1s obtained to give a full report. —St. Thomas Bulletin, March 29.