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a capacity for 300 acres will extend cnly to the first principal wash (or ‘‘gut’’)to | the west. These canals are to have a3 inch plain concrete lining throughout. | 67. In order to enlarge the drainage | avea into the reservoir two feeder canals are planned; the East Feeder which will divert the runoff from the first drainage | hasin to the east end whichiss very es- | fective area as its slcpes are very steep and it drains the highest elevation on the island. or Mt. Eagle’ and the West Fe2d- e+ which wili pick up the runcff “rem the first basin to the west. The West Fkeed- er could also pick up the secora drzirage basin by a short extension, but a possible objection may be raised to diverting this | water so it is not included in the present plan. If this second basin were brought in it would increase the drainage urea 0.78 sq. mi. or about a 2 % increass, which would permit of a similar percen- tage increase in the area of the project. The matter of this possible extensicn should be carefully considered iv the fin- al studies of the project. Ihese feeoers are to be concrete lined and are planned for a capacity to carry a 1009 runoff from a one ir.ch per hour rain. 68. The estimated cost of the River project is $369.170 or $205 00 per acre for the 1,200 acres benefitted, which is well within the feasible limit. This is apparent'y the most feasibie proj.ct on the island. and in case the runoff s fcund to be as favorable as estimated, the West India Sugar Co., whose lands only wiil be benefitted, ecould well aftord to under- t:ke its construction in case it can be fin- anced; and it would appear that the fin- ancing should not be difficuit when it is considered that the Company owyns some 12,000 acres of sugar cane land and a su- gar factory all of which cou.d be off:red as security. To be concludod. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. Mexico City June 17th. —(Urited Press) A peaceful settiement of the dis- pute berween the British Diplomat Mr, Cummins and the Mexican Government appeared in prospeet “today. The Diplo- matie Corps met at the British Legation and held a long discussion of the case c.using a report that the Foreign Utfice probably will advise Mr. Cummins to ask for his passports and leave peace- atly, in compliance with the demand of President Obregon. Mr. Cummins was still barricaded in the Legation this morning, with detectives and gend- armes patrolling the street around the buitding. The Union Jack floated defi- antly over tbe Legation building. A man servant and a woman attendant who left the Legation yesterday, were not alloved to return, The Govern- ment, however, did permit Mr. Curm- smins 3 razor and a tooth brush, after intervention by the British (nsul Gener- ST CRO LX A VIS al, who delivered the toilet articles in person to the en.battled envoy. The Censul said he also mianaged to take in a cale of soap ard otler articies Mr. Cummins had requested. Teleplone service was still cut off, however, ard water was only allowed afew homsa day. The publication of Mr. Mue Don- ald’s statement in the House of Com: mons yesterday, in which he suid the Dritish Government. considered Mexico's actior a grave hreach of international courtesy, brought only the reply here that the Mexican Government feels it is acting entirely within its rights, Paris, June 17th—The declaration of Premier Herriot’s Cabinet, submitted to Parliament {oday, affirms that the Rubhr will not be evacuated urtil the guarantees provided in the Experts Re- port nave been set up. Other features of the declaration include a protounce- ment for the restoration of normal rela- tions wite Russia. The declaration calis for prompt ratifieaticn of the remzining treatics signed at the Washlngton Arm- amen: Conference and of the Interna- ticnal Labour Convention and the cop- clusion of peace with Turkey. The Min- istry stands for the dissrmament of Ger- many by the Allies a1 as soon &8 possi- ble by the f.eague of Nations, It would find a solution of the problems of France’s securi'y through guarantee pacts under control ol the League of Na- tions. The declaration promises sincere application of the inchome tax, with a re- vision of the direct taxes, especiully those on food and the business turn over in the next budzet. Reduciion of the floa'ice deb by large consolidation oper- ations iz on the ministerial programme, as well as reorganization aud recuetion of the army and other internal measures of ecoromy. The Cibinet promise~s am- nesty o political ofenders, with th» ex- captionof traitors and muiineers., Sup pression of the French Embhassy at the Vatican is another feature ot the Foreign Poliey. Capetown, SA. June 17th—Coloneal Hugh Page Cresweli, leader of the La- bour Party, was returned for Denver in the ele:tions for the House of Assembly for the Union of South Africa held yes- terday. The standine of the Parties at midnight was as follows : South Atriean Party u5, Labour 18, Nationalist 12, In- deponcents 1. Ottawa, June 18 h. —The Dominicn in- tends to flhat a loan of th-ee huudred million dotlars. Mr. Jimes Robb, acting Ministerof Finanee, will shortiy oring down legislatinon to give the necessary authority Proceeds of the loan will be devoted entirely to refunding A five year victory loan for $107,955,000, issued in 1919, falls due on Novemoer llst. and the proceeds of the new loan will take care of this and other maturing obli a- tions. Decision has not yet been reached whether the new loan will be floated en- tirely in Canada, : Ottawa, June 18ih.—Mr. King, (ue Premier, left Ottawa vesterday to re- ceive the degree of 1. L. B. at Yale. He is expected back on Thursday. Brussels, June 18th.—United Press. The Belgian balloon, pilot Demuyter, has been officially dedlared winner of this year’s Gordon Bennett Cup. He achieved success in this event for the third successive season and becomes per- manent owner of the trophy. Demuyter piloting the balloon 'Belgian X' landed =t the Saint Abbs, Berwickshire. He travelled the greatest distance from Brusseis, where the race started on Sun day. The Frenchman Laporte was sec. ond. New York, June 18th-=The raw sugny market was steadier today, {Trading was limited to a sale of 10,000 bags of Cu- ban {or June shipment at 5.28 an ad- vance of& cents, Raw sugar futures were higher on trading and commission houses support, caused by the strengtn of the spot market and reports of a con- tinued good inquiry for refined. DPrices showed gains of six to nine points at hest, b it met inereased offerings at these levels and reacted partially. Mexico City, June 183ih—The British Piemier h:aving informed the Mexican Consul General in London that relations would be broken should Mexico expel Mr. Cammins, Charee of Archives he- fore the arrival of a British Diplomatie Mission, says an official statement, the onsul General was instructed to peply tnat it was impossible to countenance Mr. Cummins’ atti ude anylonger and tiat he must go. 1t 1s reported that he is rcady to leave M xico immediately upon the receipt o! instrucions from his governm: n . London, June 18th.--The Premer, through the Mexican Counsul General in L*ndon. has made strong renresenta tions regarding the attempt of the Mexican Government to expel Mr. Cum- mins. British Agent. The Premier made it clear that 3ir Thomas Holder, recent ly named by Great Britain to go to Mexi- co to look over the situation, with a vie'v .0 possible resumption of regular diplomatic relations, would not proceed with his mission if the Mex:ican Govern- ment insists in its present attitude. The Premier inmerviewed the United States Ambassador Mr. Kellogz this morning and reported that progress had been made in the Cummins matter. The United States Government is being kept fully informad by Great Britain in the Mexican incident. The Chiban Miris- ter Don Auguastin ldwards calied at (he Foreign Otfice in reference tothe Mexi- can situation. It is stated in oflicial quar ters that the report that the Chilian Min- ister in Mexico City had advised the re- call of Cummins was untrue. It was ex, plain *d. however, that he has been doing his best to relieve th- present situa‘ion. Minister Edwards woild not discuss the details of his visit tc the Foreign Office.