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Ist Member for Caristiansted Country District (Jessen) seconded the member’s metion. e | . -The motion was put to the vote with the result that 8 members voted for; 4 agaipst: T _2nd discussion clpsed. ~2nd Member for:Christiansted Town (Canegata) proposed that 3:d discussion come on at once. . Government Secretary (Zanre) remark- ed: Mr. Chairman. Government has no objection to 3rd discussion coming on today, but I have to request that the matter go over until I can. determine whether the same amount that is now derived under the present source will be derived under this source. The Chairman remarked: This mat- ter will coma up at the next meeting on 3rd discussicn. _ L - To be continued. : LOCAL We have been asked to mention that the Industrial Band will givea concert on the wharf tonight. . Attention is invited to the advertise- %f E. &G. Stakemann of the “‘super”’ ssex. This car arrived by the s.{s. Baracoa on Saturday last, is the first of its kind to be imported here, and is very attractive and comfortable. Lutheran Church Choir Again Rendered Song Service on Sunday Night, April 27, 1924 By Special Request. - By REUBEN J. BRUN. ~ Although the night was wet occa- sioned by a few soaking showers during the day, a large number of people gather- ed in the Lutheran Church to listen to the Song Service which was to be rendered by the Choir, by special request. At 7.30 o’clock, the service began with the following program . 1. Hymn—How firm a foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord. 2. Vesper Service. 3. Chorus —Awake, by the Choir. 4. Hymn—Hallelujah! - Hallelujah! Hearts to Heaven and voices raise. 5. A Soprano Solo—Face to Face, by Mrs. Albertina Petersen, the lead- ing voice, to whom much credit is due. It was highly appreciated. 6. Bass Sole—All Hail, by Mr. Arthur Wilson, was well rendered, and he must be-congratulated. 7. Chorus by the Choir—Rest Cruci- fied Redeemer. 8, Musical Selection by Miss I. and Mr. M. Stevens, both noted for their excellent playing. 9. Two. part Chorus—He lives, by the female voices of the Choir. . 1 Lol ATV 1D 10. Soprano Solo--Not ashamed ofJesus, : by Miss 1. Stevens, while Mr. -M. .Stevens, accompanied her on the organ. This also was rendered in a most classic‘a‘“ manner, -with the thrillingof her sweet voice. 11. Organ Volun'ary, by Missl Stevens, duaring .which the offertory was tak- en, - . : 12. A few announcements were made. 13. Anthem—The True Easter by the Choir, in which a bell was rung du ing the chorus. | 14. Hymn—Day is dying in the west, Heaven is touching earth with rest. 15. Vesper. Service, 16. Doxology. ; At 9 o’cloek, -the service ended and I feel quite sure that all present, will Join me in congratulating this choir for the great improvement it has made and hope the rime is not far distant when it will appear before the congregation' and friends with the Cantata entitled Ruth. In myclosing remarks, 1 must say, such services are a real treat to music lovers “and others. - , Time does not permit me to say more just now, but will do so, some time to come. _ . TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. New York, April 25th.--The press of the United States is an important face tor In the development of mutual under- standing betw~en the people of Great Britain and the United States, and it has fulfilledthis mission with fairness, friend. liness and thoroughness, the Prime Mi- nister of Great Britain, last night told the American Newspaper Publishers Associ- ationjthrongh Sir Esme Howard, the Bri- tish Ambassador, who addressed the an- nual dinner. The head ofthe British State in a message to the association, in- corporated in Sir Esme’s address de2lared he liked to feel that in saluting the Press of the United States he was saluting a po- werful colleage in the work of maintain- ing and strengthening a real understand- ing between the two people. ‘"The more I study the present plight of Europe,”’ said the Prime Minister’s message, the more 1 feel that in the long run the moral and material future of humanity must depend, to no small extent, upon a cordial friendship and ‘a generosity of sentiment between our two nations.”’ " Asserting that official relations between the two nations never better than they were now, needed the sanction of popu- lar ynderstanding to be fruitful and enduring, Mr. Mac Do»hald declared that the development of this under- standing was the province of the press. ‘‘The individuals who were constitute the democracies of the Eng- lish speaking countries must learn to; un- derstand each other, as in private life real friends understand each other, laughing “jetimes at each other, some- times holding different views, hutgbwavs cordial and feeling the uuiting,_influenc. of good fellowship, ifthey are ever toseo the:r ideals adequately ‘translated into practice in international affajrs, theaues - sage continued. ~Mr, MacDouald expross. ed appreeciation{of the pains which* man) leading newspapers took to secure ade- ‘quate reports of events-in the United States and in Europe and to interpret them to their readers. He was sincerely graic- ful, he said, lor the spirit in whieh papers in_the United States had treated him and his- work. ; New York, A»ril 25th.--The raw sug ar marker today was steady. A better inquiry developed ar the 6.28, duty paid for Cubas, with offerings lighter. Sales included 20,000 bags of Cubas and 20,000 bags of Porto Ricos for May shipmen! Raw sugar futures opened 3 to 4 points lower, under liquidation, due to the jssu- ance of liberal May notices. buta goud demand from shorts and trade ‘inter- ests rallied prices 12 to 14 points agu.e the previous close. Realizing checked the upward movement and brought about partial reactions, leaving final prices, 3 to 8 poinls net higher. May 4.58., Sep- tember 4.74, December 3.35. No chang- es were noted in r2fined prices which are listed from 7.80 to 8:25 for fine graoulat ed. A good inquiry was reported at:he inside figure. . Refined futures were no- minal. : - : 1 San Salvador, April25th. Two United States Morines killed in a clash in Hon, duras, was reported for .the first time in despatches received yesterday. : Cordpova Alaska, Avpril 25th. —Major Martin, commanding the army air expedi- tion around the. world, hopped off from Chignik at 10.85.a. . . today for Duteh Harbour, in the Aleutian [slands, to jou, the three other pianes of the squadron according to word reecived here, New York, April 25th.—Mz. Charles " Murphy, leader of lTammany Hall, died today Mr. Murphy succeeded the jate Mr. Richard Croker as chief of the mosi famous political organization in the States. He was a native of New York having been born here on June 20, 185~ Acute indigestion was the cause of death Washington, April 25th.—The House voted overwhelmingly today to give immediate consideration to the Foster Resolution, proposing a child labour amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Six hours were allowed for debate and a final vote, with a two thirds majority required, is expected late tomotrow. : St. Johms, N. F.--April 25th.—-Sir William “Allardyce, bas assented. to the request of Premier Warren for a dissolu- tion of the local legislature, which was only summoned to meet for business yesterday. Writs will be issned for a general election ;within a ‘couple of days anda poil will .be taken during the lusi week in May, or the first in June. :