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ordinary one. It is very attractive. | —Com. - bSt. Thomas News. We are glad to welcome to our island Prince Axel, second son of Prince Val- demar of Denmark. who arrived here on Suncay in command of the Hast-Asi- atic liner ‘‘Asia’’. It will b. remembered that Prince Axel through his demoecratic manners made many friends here when he visited these islands some years ago as a juni- or officer of the ‘'lngolf”’. His Royal Highness who seems to be enjoying his visit vzry much, leaves wi*h his ship this evening for San Fran- ci , and other Pacifie ports. St. Thom- 1s Mail Notes July 26th. Prince Axel of Denmark, entertained at dinner on board his ship the '‘Asia’’ on [uesday evening, Consul G2neral Lauh, Dr. Mortensen and Consul George Levi. Quite a pleasant and interesting «_time was enjoyed. —St. Thomzs Mail Noles July 28th. Conlonial Touncil Ssends Protest to Congress. The C: lonial Counecil for St. Thomas and St. John, Virgin Islards of the United © States, has with great surprise received “information that the Government ac- ,c'nnlin;_:'_ to which the Congress of the United States has imposed the [Faderal Income l'ax Laws and other measures | . on ‘“ls community without giving the ! Uole _ial Courcil a hearing. | The Colonial Couneil had all reason to velieve that the provision of See. 2 of the Colonial Law, in view of the gener- | al American Ideals and Principles re- presented by Congress would have been | ~upheld and respected by Congress, and | fails to understand the reason for the | departure from such natural procedure | and the ignoring of the Legislative Body | in matters so directly under its sphere | and of so vital and imminent interest to | this community. i The Council feels that its rights and [ digaity have been impaired by such ac- | tion of Congress, for which the Ceuncil | fails to see the reason or necessity and | hereby solemniy and forcefully protest ' against suci uncalled for action which | is contrar 'to all prireiples of democracy ' and aiso to what has been faithfully observed. ~ , The Colonial Council was inaugurated November 27, 1763, and the present | action of the United States Congress | is unprecedented in the annais of the Council. : J ~ The Colonial Cou il béing th» lawiul- | ly elected and appointed representative ! of the people of this Municipality, feels s L LRU LS & VID that no measure of importance to the community should be passed without giving the Council a hearing. and in ac- cordance with Section 43 of tne Colonial Law hereby requzst the Governor te forward this protest to Congress and to the President with quickest des: patch.—The Sparks, July 27th. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. * London, July 28th.—The race for the Goodwood Cuop resulted as follows, Ist, Bu%ks, 2nd, Eagle Hawk, 3rd, Braish- field. Londen, July 29th.--Great DBritain’s note to Frarce rega:rding the Silesian prob!:m calls attention tr what is des- eribed as ‘‘the extraordinary action on the part of France’’ endeavouring to act inderendently of the Supreme Council and insisting uvon the immediate des- pateh of troops. It points out that this is an impossible basis on which to pur- sue any future policy together, and that no good purpose would be served by further discussions untii there was a clear understanding of Franz:’s inten- tions. London dJuly 29th —Hear.y approval is expressed by London papers this morning over the Japanese Govt’s. geci- sion ‘to accept Mr. Harding’s invitatlon to discass limitation of armaments and the Far Easterr question. The Times in a lengthy editorial says. ""Japan’s best friends know that she would accepi the invitation, but the fact that ner accept- ance is actually on record, is a relief to all who realize the magnitude of the issue with which the conference will be confronted’’. Speaking of the constant temptation, ‘‘politicians with narrow motives’’ will find to drag subsidiary gaestions befo e the conference ''in or- der io make capital for themselves’’. the “*'imes’’ says every precaution must be taken to guard against such proceedings in Washingto:. From this viewpoint, Japan’s desire to limit the scope of the agenda is to be approved’’, the news- papar deciares. The writer also is concerned that Japan, in making re- servations as to what shall b» discussed at the couference, is not actinz merely from a desire to safeguard her present interests in the Paci ¢, but ziso under + strong impulse to reduce the burden of naval armaments. London, July 29th.—Mr. Ashmead, Bartlett Burdett—Coutts, who ha:] been a member of Parliament for the Abbey Pivision of Westminster since 1885, died yesterday. His death ocecurred at Hoily Lodge, Highgate. Bloomington, lii., July 29th.—George Duncan and Abe Mitchell, British golf stars, defeated Jock Hutchinson of Chica- go winner of the British open champion and Laurie Ayston of Evenston, four up and three to play in 36 holes, at the Blormington County Club yesterday. “he defeat of the United States players is attributed to the Britons superioiity in driving and in approaching dead on the green. : London, July 29th. —The cgntroversy between the British and French Govts. over Silesia has reached an acute stage. The la‘est British note drafted by Earl Curzon, the Foreign Minister, endors ed by the Imperial Cabinet and hand- ed the French Govt. this morning, is officially described as a ‘‘vigorously worded document.”” The note aseribes the present situation to the presentation of the French note to Germany on Juiy 16th, calling the attention of the German detence troops in Upper Siiecia, witi. out previous ccnsultation with France Allies, the first departure from the poliey of cooperation hitherto followed. The French Govt. is reminded of the firm- ness wirth which Great Britain has al- ways adhbered to the principle of ciose cooperation and mutual consultations be- tween the Allies, and the note expresses surpri-e at the sudden change in attituce on the part of the French Govt. especial- ly as early this week the principle of co- operation was emphasized and agreed to between Lord Curzon and the French Ambassador, while, following the inci- dent of the occupation of Franktort by the French in April 1920, the Premier had given definite assurance that France would not in future take isolated action on matters of common concern ic the Allies. The note likewise expressed sur- prise at the untsual and apparently un- friendly tone of the French communique on Wednesday last, which Great Britain the note states, is loath to believe wus' meant (0 convey an unfrierndly intention on the part of the French Govt. Great Britain asked that the alliance cemented by appailing sacrifices be continved on the same lines of mutval trust and confi- dence, tor the premotion of which Great Britain will make any concession to the French Govt. and isiready to do so should the latter keep Great Britain fuily cognizant of France’s wishes. On the principle of joint ‘llied responsibility {for Silesia and other matters under the peace treaty, however, it is clearly impossi- ble, the note continurs, for Great Brit- ain to agree to acts as would inevitably undermine the basis of the Ailies. in view of the perplexity raised by the tone of the last Frenel note the Briiish Govt., the note states, feels bound to enqure what explanation of itsfintentions the French Govt. can offer, as uniil ¢ e matter is cleared up it will be difficult to see on what basis the Ajlied coopera- tion can continue. Rome, July 29th.—The commitiee of foreign affairs of the chamber of De- puties today discussed the Silesian ques- tion, and decided to adher to the British viewpoint of not sending more t(roops to Upper Silesia prior to the meeting of the Allied Supreme Council.