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the dominions on proposals for a depart- mental rearrangement in London of do- minion affairs.and Crown colonies admin- istration. Canada has urged that more time should he afforded for consideration of those schemes and this desire has pre- vailed: ‘A conference of Prime Minis- ters, however, will be held next year when the constitutional programme for the Imperizl conference wiil be formu- lated. In this connection the '‘Morning Post’’ intimates that the probability of the inclusion in the Imperial confercnce of dominion opposition leaders and repre- sentatives of India and Egypt is being discussed. : : Ottawa, Sept. 30th.—Canada’s delega- tion o the first meeting of the assembly of the Leagce of Nations will, it is un- derstood, consist of Sir George FKos- cer, Mr. Doherty and Mr. Rowell. Ca- nada is entitled so senk three dcle- ates to the assembly, but in common with other states, will have but one vote. [t was at first hoped that Sir Robert Borden might be able to bea member of the delegation. Sir Robert was how- ever, compelled to decline on the ground that nis health had not yet sufficiently recovered. The. Assembly meets at Geneva in November. Washington, Sept. 30th. -A tropical disturbance, first not d by the Weather Bureau as centering in the Gulf of Mexico, was reported tonight as hav- ing travelled north-eastwards, with the chief disturbance off the New Jersey coast. The gales circling it extended along the-entire Atlantic coast from New England to Cuba, while winds continued high in the Gulf. The lowes! barometric pressure report to night was at Atlantic City. Weather conditions along the path of the disturbance were unusual. The Bireau reported-that the temperature in a num- ber of the Gulf States on Thursday morn- ing was lower than recorded in any pre- vious September. There were frosts as far as Okiahoma and in the Plain States. New York, Sept. 30th—Gold will liter- ally pour into the United States at the end of this week. In addition to the Baltic's cargo of 16,750,000 dollars, the Imperator will arrive on Saturday with $9,500,000. Os the Baltie’s consignment $9,500,000 represents the first shipment of gold jo the Federal Reserve Bank of New York of the reserve systems hold- -ings of approximately $111,000,000 ear- marked in the vauits of the Bank of Eng- land. The shipment of the Imperator is also for the same account. New York, Sept. 12th.—The undertone of raw sugar took on a decidedly softer tone yesterday on sales of about 1,000 tons of various full duty sugars at 8 3/8 Cif, and at 10c. duty paid, the sugars in- cluding Peru’s, San Domingo’s, Brazil’s, Venezuela’'s and Costa Rica’s, positions ir port ex-store, ex-lighter, for immediate delivery at the refinery.” There ave still ST. CROL X A VIS considerable unsold Cuban raws and Porto Rico sugars, and it is believed that holders are becoming a bit ner- vous over the rather discouraging oui- look, and there apvears to be more of a disposition to make sales. If these sugars are to be pressed for sale with the local market in Its present weak condition, further declines may be expected. Cuban holders were oifei- ing Cuba’s at 9c., cost and freight, at the close yesterday with no buyers. According to Wiliet and Gray receipts at Cuban ports for the week increased over those of the previous week, being 11,234 tons compared with 7,778 tons a week ago, and 33,946 tons last year. Exports dropped oftf sharply to 8,860 tons against 13,091 a week ago, and 82,292 a year ago. Stock 303,501 tons compared with 301,127 tons last week and 590,806a year ag:of the exports, 58,600 .tons were cestined for the Uni- ted States Atlantie ports, and 3,000 tons to Canada. Havana cables report heavy rains generally. There were no frost developments in sugar and fthe general situation remained practically unchang- ed. Harvesting of the beet crop is well under way in the middle west, with weather conditions favourable. The sugar future market again scld under bare pressure, and after opening quiet 15 to 30 points lower, price movements were irregular, but the general trend was downward, closing at net losses of 20 to 84 points, there being nothing in the way of market news to s imuiate support in such a weak market for ac- tual sugar. Halifax, N.S., Oct. Ist.- Judging from barometric indications, a storm is due in the maritime provinces this morning, or scon afterwards. it is expected to take the form ofa heavy gale from the east at first, and will probably be acconmpa- nied by rain. The expected storm has been brewing for some days, and it is the opinion that it might break within the next 12 hours. Demerara, Qect. lst.—At a meeting yesterday of the Combined Court the Trade agreement between Canada and ithe West Indies was approved and adopted. Hamilton, - Bermuda, Oct. Ist.—The Prince of Wales, homeward bound from Australia, on the batile-cruiser ‘‘Re- nown’’, arrived here today ircm Antigua for a three days’ visit ard was given an enthusiastic veiceme. Luirg his stay the Prince will take part in the concludipg cerer ories ol Feimuda's tricentenary whicg is linkea wiith the Jamestown, V. 2., tiicentenary &nd those of the sailing cf the Filgrins fcr Ameriea. The cre¢bration in horour of the Prince, who !‘ cerelucirg his long tcur of the Empire s nd the United. States took on ar Intern ticnal aspect with the presence here {Ol4 the cecasicn ¢ KRear Admiral Charles “vghes o beaid the U. S. S. Kansas, a}repusematiw of the Colony of the Bahamas, Mr. Harcourt Malcolm, speaker of the Bahamian House of the Assembly was also present. Virtu- ally every one of Bermuda’s 20,000 in- habitants was astir early today for the festivities of&we Prince’s visit. _arly this morning the Renown bearing the Prince and his party arrived oif the northern end of the island accompanied by the cruiser Calcutta. Lying at anchoer nearby were the Kansas, dressed in holi- day attire, the cruiser Calliope, and the survey ship Mutine, both likev.ise deck ed for the oecasion. As the Renown dropped anchor the Kansas boomed torth a salute of 21 guns and her crew lined the rails. Immediately the Renown was boarded by the Governor, Sir James Willeocks, and Rear Admiral Everei, commanding the North American and West Indian Station, who formally wel- comed the Prince to the Isiand. The party then boarded the Calcutta, whichis of suitable draft to permit her navigating the shallow channels and proceeded for Hamilton, the colony’s capital, fitteen miles away. On the trip in, the salute was fired from the Calcutta as she pass ed the ancient capital of St. George's and the Prince was likewise honoured with a Royal Salute from the batteries ashore. - Communication with Jamaica and all points beyvond interrupted by our lines. Traffic must »e sent via the French Com- pany. NEw YORK, eOt. Ist 1920 i'iour, Blendad Clears St. Lawrence i rand pr. bri. $10.50 Meal, Kilndried per 100 tbs $3.656 New Season’s Pork per bri. $37.00 Heavy Mess Pork per bbl. $30.00 Sugar---Crystals maximum per 100 ibs $9.00. Molasses Sugar 89° test, no quotatiorn. Cotton, Middling Upiand, at Liverpool per Ib. 91 17-100¢. roxchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.43 Exchange New York and London, sigit $3.48% FONDGN, QOet. Ist 15406 Sugar, Demerara Crystals, Govt, eontroli- ed and free o1 control 1275. 9d. Sugar-Moscovado Govt. co trolled priee, duty paid 955. 103s. Moscovado, free of Govt. control duty paid nominal 1245. 9d. (German Beet 88°/, f.o.b. no sale: White Java sugar cit United Kingdom nominai 89s. od. Demerar: Rum, per gal. nominal, Triridad Coecoa, (rood Midd!ing Ked no- -minal ger ewt 80s. od. Cottor Medium ¥ine Sea Island, at I.v- -errool per 'b. nominal Bank of England rate of Discount per cent. 7. Consois 464. Three per cent rentes in Paris Fes. 55.90 All prices subject to correction.