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The s. s. ‘‘Catherine’’ is due on sche- dule time, having 40 tons of cargo for this island. We have been asked to mention that the Native Brass Band will give a con- cert on the wharf tomorrow night. ELDER REUREN A. GIBSON. FCUND- ER OF THE CHRISTIAN MISS ON IN ST CROIX. PASSED TO HIS ETER- NAL REWARD ON MAY 7tH 1924, The mail received by the s. s ''Pari- ma’’ tells of the death of Elder Reuben A. Gibsen, the pioneer missionary and founder of the relizious work estallished ir. the name of the Church of Emanuel, of Providence, R. 1.. on this islenl, at Faith Heme, East Providence, R. 1., on Mav Tth, 1924. Memorial Serviceg will ke held in the Pilgritn Holiness Churches at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 13th, 1924, Correspondence Dear Mr. Editor! The fifth parcgrarh of the Tribure’s ‘‘Editorial’’ issued the Bth Julv. reads like a loeal steamship acent’s eanvass for passengers on commission, Having previously enumerated the glories of Harlem ete. and the horror of livineg here under oppression (naval?) and miserable (economic) conditions, this Educator is about finishing his job of ¢ populaiion by his pictare of biiss, Caleulnted originally to intimidate, this bunk provoganda is reaping its sowings, and is as red as the gill of an amorous Turkev cuck. To expect British labeur to come, and ceullion tor our youth to enjoy the com- pany of educated people eisewhere—is afier : I—Cheek—They can read. Last, but not least, even the Planters erymes in for some education. What is he going to do about it? Is he bestirring bimself ? Well, I never! Wit thunks once more, Yours, A 1 TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. London., July Bth.—The Associated West Indian Chambers of Commerce continued their meeting today, when rescluiions dealing with steamship com- munications, West India currency, ihe unification of bankruptey acts, freight rates, a central conference, telegraphic communication, British Guiana immi- gration and the welfare of the sugar, cocoa and lime industries were dealt with. London, July 9th.— The King sent a mossage of condolence to President Coolidge over the death of Mr. Calvin = 3 [ il x & 15 Coclidge Jr. His Majesty said in his cablegrsm. The Queen and I have heard with most sincere regret of the greivous less which has befallen you and Nrs Coolidge in the death of yeur dear scn and we assure veu both of our heartfeit sympathy in this time of your deep sorrow.”’ Paris, July 9th.—A joint note to the Allies suggesting hew the different ques- tions ennnected with the application of tbe Fxperts plan night be settled, was drawn up at the conference yesterday and this morping beiween Mr. MacDorzid and M. Herriot, tle former announced today. Mr. MacDonald suid the docu- ments he had drawn up with M. Herriot ccnstiicted the joint note which explain- ed how the Dawes Plan problems might be settled at the inter-Allied London Conference, which remained fixed for July 16th. He decicred there was no thecught of postpening the conference, Paris. July Bth —Cermany’s request that inter- Allied military control of her armanents cease on September Soth was denicd by the Atlied Council of Ambasa- dors in a noe handed 1o the German Ambassador last eveping, it was dn- nouned todayv. Saisfaetion was €X- ]H(‘.\'M"d, i'n!'\\'t"»'e‘l‘, thiat the Germans hed avreed (o the main voint cemanded by the. Council. the rosumption of the controt commission’s uetivities. - Bu:nosaires, July 9th.—The insurree- tion which started at [uopzulo last week and v Lich threateped for a tinie to sweep the country, has been virtually suppress- ed, a-cording to advices receivid here from Braziiian Administration. Ne v York, July 9th.—Tha Demoecratic Na‘icnal Convention adjourned at 4 p. m after tukine the 100th fruitless ballot 1o an eadeavour to chose a Presidential Nomisee. ‘the feature of the conven- tion session ecame in the early hours of tcday, when Charrman Walsh read a letier from Mr. McAdoo reieasing his surporters from their pledge. In the velease letter he attacked the *"Wet’’ and reactionary forces which, he said, hed opprsed his nomination. In the one hundredth ballot, which feoliowed im- mediately, McAdoo vote fell to 100. The Smith jorces held firm and John W. Dav- is rose to second place in the balloting with 2034, The convention will meet again &l noon tod y. Trinidad. July :0:h -His Exeellency the Governor Sir Samuel H, Wilson T M. G. a~d Lady Wilson leave for Engiand today in the 8§ *‘Cavina’’ prior to ta- kire up bis new appoiniment as Govern- or of Jamaica. Until the arrival of his siueeessor the Government will be aldmin- istered by the Honble H. B. Waleott C, M. G. Acting Colonial Secretary. London, July 10th.—The Associated West Indian Chambers of Commerce to- dav held a conference with bodics and indivi luals interested in the West Indies. The attendance included members of Parliament, repre:sentatives of the Colo- nial Cffice and Ciown Agents and vari- ous London oreanizations. The Presi- dent laid before the meeting the views of the assoeiation in accordance with the previcus days ciscussion, and mad- an earnest appeal that the questionof the estahlishment of the Emgpire suvoar industry should be fxee from party poli ies and all parties gerveed on a measyre which would give guaranteed seeuga. without whieh the industry could nu'tw(%’ velop. Othber steakers inclnded lord Eu.rham. who areved the erowing peil cf keeping matters of West Indian ipter est hetore Parlicment, Sir Guy Gaunt who spoke stronely 1o saver of the preferepe: . Sir Kobert Ruthertord, who on behailo the West India Committee welecomed the pbresence o1 i“}e* ::*‘t«(:(‘i:‘.!i“? in L.ondo ¥ the master of LElibank, who expressid the firm belier in the country shorily re- alising the value of prefevence in deve oping embire indusziry and urged thst the colonies should not take anyv action which mioht ereate o spirvit of hospitah tv in this ecuntry. [he delegates will } entertained at dJdinn:r tonight by tle W ost India Club. Sanfrancizen, Jualy 9th.—The Speciul Serviee squadron of the British Navy, which came through the Golden Gate on Monday, rested in Sanfranciseo Bay yes- terday at the ony anchorage in conti- nontal 'K,."‘Hi“"! Siii"\r‘i yvaters to be ln(id" dorving its world eruise. The personnei of the Fleet prepared tor three days of entertainment. First on the programme vesterday was a reception by the Mayor Mr. James Roiph, to Viee-Admiral Sir Frederick lield and his senior officers. Next was a luncheon proterred to the British Oficers by the Old Country Club at the Fairmont Hoetel, 1o the afternoon a recepiion was held on board the Flag- s ip Hood, the grea.est wareraft afloar. Sightseeing was the ovder of the day for enplisted ien of the filee!. The days hospuality was closed with a banquet by the Chumber of Com- merce to the British Cilie rs in the Pa- lace Hotel. At night a dinner and a dance tor British aod American warrant olicers by the DBriisi sceiclies of San Francisco and a theatre party for 1,000 B ish ofliecrs and men at the invita- t.oaof Admiral Robinson, Commander of the United States battlefleet, New Yurk, July 10th.--Mr. John W, Davis, of West Virgiria, and Governor Coarles W. Bryan, of Nebraska, are the 1) 'mocratic Par'y candidates for Presi. ¢ at and Viece-President. St. Johns, N. F.. July 10th—Fifty or more houses were badiy damaged, their rooms being stripped and windows smashed, when the worst hail storm ever recorded in this part of the country struck KFiat Islands, Placentia, yesterday. A public subseription list has been open- ed for the benefit of those whose homes were destroyed or damaged.