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less than that of Uister. The Sinn Fein publicity department however declares that the Dail Eireann can consent to none of these plans. The all Ireland department, it declares, must be estab- lished at the outset and not postponed for any term of years. It likewise in- sists that the parliament must be 8o eon- stituted that Ulster shall not have more than her proportional representation in that body. : Vancouver, B. C. Nov. 23rd —A spe- cial cable to the Vancouver World last night that while the Prince of Wales was entering a building in Bombay on Mon- day night a club was thrown at his head by some one in the crowd of spectators. The club missed its mark, and the Prince passed into the building unharmed. A great crowd had assembled to witness the arrivals for the ball which was being given in connection with the Prince’s visit to Bombay. The assailant escaped in the confusion which followed the attack. London, Nov. 22nd.—In commenting on Premier Briand’s speech before the Washington Conference, the morning mewspapers follow the nespective atti- tudes which they maintained toward France’s policy in keeping abig army. There is one section of opinion which sees in France a militaristic revengeful spirit and another which is constantly distrustful of Germany and consequently regards France as justified in keeping prepared for a possible attack. Paris, Nov. 22nd.—France speaks through the mouth of Briand, ‘‘the al- most universal caption in the morning papers over the accountof the French premiers address at the Washington Conference, London, Nov. 22nd.- -The Northcliffe newspapers today strongly demand that the Anglo-Japanese treaty be scrapped forthwith. The Times argues that theex istence of the treaty is contrary to British interests, impedes cordial uuderstanding between the United States and Great Britain and generallyjhinders peace. Melbourne, Nov. 23rd —Opposing a la- bhour motion introduced in parliament for the reduction of the air force appro- priation Mr. Hughes declared today that Australia ‘‘cannot yet vely over much on the Washington Conference’’. The United States and Japan have launched new warships, he declared while Great Britain to show good faith stopped building, throwing thousands out of work, therefore, ‘‘itwould be unwise to scrap our air force’’” The motion was rejected. Berlin, Nov. 23rd.—In a statement is- sued to the associated press, the German Govt. officially takes issue with the words of M. Briand in his address be- fore the Washington Conference yester- day, that the German police forces and the Reichswehr are constituted a Nu- cleus for a fL‘\tn'e army. It declares M. Briand’s asse#tion that the German pol- -2 ST. ¢eROLIX A VLIS ice forces and the Reichwehr are com- posed exclusively of officers, non-com- missioned officers of the old army, is incorrect, and that on the contrary the bulk of the Reichwehr is made up of youths between the ages of 19 and 21 re- cruited since the war. The statement then says that the ‘‘protection police’’ were created at the bidding of the En- tente. , Washington, Nov. 23rd.—The anti- medical beer bill was signed by Presi- dent Harding. London, Nov. 23rd. —T'he touring Aus- tralian cricket team defeated the West- ern Provinces eleven yesterday. Accord- ing to a cable from Reuters correspon- dent in Capetown South Afriea, by8 wickets. The scores were Western Prov- inces 153 and 192 Australia 231 and 114 for two wickets. London, Nov. 23rd —-The Morning newsgapers editorially express the ut- most satisfaction at the betrothal of Princess Mary to an Englishman and equally appiove her choice of a husband in Viscount Lascelles. It is emphasized that there would have been a general disappointment if she had married a member of foreign Royalty and thus have left England, where she is uni- versally popular. Her choice, says one newspaper, ‘‘will suit the demoecratic and romantic instincts of the British people and the modern views of mon- archy in an age when the dynastic prin- ciple is under ‘‘reconstruction’’. ‘‘The betrothal of Pincess Mary makes it eas- ier to believe that the Prince of Wales in hig tour will make a marriage which will appeal to the same romantic demo- cratic sentiments of the nation’’, is typical of the comments. Meanwhile, expressions of gratification over the be- trothml are eoming from peeple I all parts of the Empire. Congratulatory messages were pouring into Bucking- ham Palace today from every direction, bearing affectionate expressions of Loy- alty and Good Wishes from all parts of the British country. A large crowd as- sembled outside the Palace this morn- ing in the hope of greeting the Princess when she drove out. Meantime the Irish guards band played bright tuneful selections in the forecourt of the Palace during the customary changinz of the guard. : London, Nov. 23rd—The entire visit of the Prince of Wales to the Bombay Presidency has been a great personal trinmph, says a message received at the India office from the Governor of Bom- bay. The departure of the Prince for Baroda was made the occasion of an-: other great demonstration, masses of people thronging the platform in an effort to get near the Prince’s car, which made it difficult to get the train moving. The populace, the Governor reports, appears to be stimulated by the unfor- tunate riots of last week to prove their loyalty. London, Nov. 23rd.—After today’s meeting between Sinn Fein representa- tives and the Cabinet committee, the Irish situation was deseribed in Govt. circles as criticai, but not hopeless. Mr. Lloyd George explained to the Sinn Feiners that the Govt was willing to ap- ply strong moral pressure to Ulster and to offer Sir James Craig attractive finan- cial inducements to persuade him to agree to the only possible settlement of an All-Ireland parliament, but if these proposals were rejected, either by the Sinn Fein of Ulster the Govt. wovld not introduce any act in parliament which would include Ulster, against her will. The Govt. explained that to force Ulster to accept, would require the sending of troops in defiance of the pledges of all parties against physicad coercion. Mr. Lloyd George will discuss the guestion further with the Ulster Premier on Fri- day after which Sir James Craig will re- turn to Belfast for the formal reopening of the Northern Parliament. Washington, Nov. 28rd—The Irish question was brought before the United States Senate fora moment yesterday, with the introduction of a resolution by Senator La Follette (Republican Wis- consin) to express the Lope that the Senate for the success of the present negotiations in London. The preamble says that conditions resulting from the Irish contrcversy are ‘‘a constant men- ace’’ to the amicable relations between Great Britain and the United States and the hope is expressed that a treaty of peace will issue which will guarantee Great Britain against hostile aggres- sion and secure the recognition of the existing Govt. in Ireland. Resolution was ordered 1o lie on the table. Senator La Follette announced however that he expected to call it up at the earliest opportunity after the regular session has convened. British West India, Nov. 23rd.—The Govt. gave a state banquet in honour of the Prince of Wiles today. London, November 23rd.-The ‘‘“Times’’ today publishes a statement by the Hon. Edward Wood, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, re- garding West Indian problems and his forthcoming tour, in which he referred 0 health and education questions and also the foundation of :n agricultural college. After alluding to constitutional problems, he discussed the complications of the present currency system and the need of seigniorage being applied for the benefit of the West Indies. Paris, November 23rd.—Mr. Rudyard Kippling when asked by the ‘‘Eclair’’ for his opinion on the Washington Copn- ference, replied that speeches were of no avail. There must be acts guaran- teeing security against the German dan- ger. He declared it was to the interest of Great Britain and France to remain closely united, to face Germany, their common enemy.