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which the fashion of the moment. The Premier described the flight of Europe, enmeshed in ancient feuds and gave warm welcome to the new cooperation of the United States in World Affairs. London, May 20th.—In the ecricket match played today, Hampshire beat Kent by 131, the scores being, Hamp- shire 336 and 200 Kent 101 and 214. Fry who is favoured by many for the Cap- tainship of Englaads team, scored 96 and 45 for the winuers and Tennysoan ran up 98 and Collins 93 for Kent, The Austra- lians scored 318 against Essex, which made 144 and 99, being beaten by an in- nings and 75 runs. Douglas made 37 not out for the losers. : London, May 22nd—-Oniy two or inree newspapers commented editorially on Mr. Harvev’s speech, apparently be- cause of the late hour at which he spoke. These Journals cordially welcomed the Ambassador’s expression of friendship and his frankness, and commenced his address in general The Daily News, however, declarod itself perplexed by the United States repudiaiton of the League of Nation, that newspaper being a wholehearted champion of the League. It inferred from Mr. Harvey’s address that tne United States actualiy agrees with the object of the Leagus of Nations but, it exclaimed, ‘‘Yet the United States will have nothing to do with the great- est organization ever creaced for the ful- filment o* the l.eagues high purpose, and this is not because the United States disapproved .of any of the objects of the League, but because her people at the last election, gave a decisive vote against the party of one of the Leagues chief founders.”” The ''Daily Express’’ wel- comes especially the Ambassadors pro- nnuncement on the League of Nations, whieh it describés as ‘'The end of an ex- prensive sham’’. “‘The League as an investment of practical idealism’’, th> newspaper added’’, is dead, and it is best to wind up its affairs with as little cost as may be’’. Paris, May 20th.—M. Briand is op- posed to a meeting in the Supreme Al- lied Counecil, to discuss the Silesian ques- tion, until the Inter-Allied Commission in Silesia has reached an agreemert and submit ed a report Some of this morn- ing newspapers declared that M. Briand and Mr. Lloyd” George were likeiy to meet at Boulogne, either tomorrow or Sunday. It would appzar, however that M. Briand wili not confer with the British Premier uptil afrer the Inter- Aliied interpeliations of the Govi, lin the Chamber of Deputies, are completed, and he has secured a vote of confidence, ithere are at least nins more members of the Chamber to question the Govt. relatives to reparations, the General Financial Poiicy of the Ministry and the Silesian gquestion, and it was helieved here today that M. Briand wiil not ve able to.reply to these and receive a voie of eonfidence until tomorrow. Announce- 5 L. U 1L X A& Yl ment is made by the Ministry of Liberat- ed regions, that ,Germany will soon begin the delivery of wooden houses to be erected in the devastated zone of Northern France. Havana, May 20th. —Dr. A Zayas as- sumed the Office of President c¢f Cuba today. A Cablegram from General Jose M 'guel Gomez, his opjonent in the bit- terly ¢ ntested election of -last Novem- ber, extended felicitations and promised cooperation. The Liberal Party of wlLich general Gomez is leader, has hi.herto re- fused to participate in the work of the Cubaa Govt. Alexandria, Egypt, May 20th.—Many policem2n and demonstrators were killed or wounded durirg the rioting here on - Thursday. One British soldier was kill ed. The trouble was the outcome of a Political demonstration. London, May 20th.- Today marked the firteenth day of the Miners strike. There were unofficial parleys involving much running into the country by leaders of the miners to meet members of the Fed- eration. It is reported that the Mine- Owners have offered a new scheme to the Govt. and tothe men, vutitis believed that it will be possible to appoint a meet- ing before next week 'lhe new propos- slsare a closely guarded secret but there is rea-on to think they will suggest that wages should be governed by the cost of living. the Lankarshire miners especially. are examining with interest the idea submitied by the provost of Haniilton. Sir Henry Cith, embracing this proposal. ihe owners gen~rally continue to show distrust of the sugges- tions involving malmagration cf coilier- ies by disirier with a view to economy ihe iimes in an editorial today protest against the owners standpoint that only by reduction in wages can the industiy Le made to pay. It says everyone is new beginning to undersiand that the foir.. of managcrial thetheds on the one hand_ and better output on the othef must be company cuts in wages if the industry is to be put on its teet again. Reilmnported coal is being landed at Folkestone, Leith, and Portland. Mr} George Roberts the Labour M. P. and former i['ood -Contioller, speaking last night s_id the strike had been prolonged because of the cowardice of the miners leaders in not telling the men the truth. The men wili return to work within a fortnight with conditions they could have had long ago, simply by geing finto con ference. Four miilion tons of idie ship- ping are lying in British porcs The dis- puie had knocked the bottom out of the London scason and a theatrical slump has oceurred whieh is the worst in many - years. Cairo, May Zlst. Riotlng more severe than that which tock place here on ITtrursday broke out yesterday after the funeral ot a stucent who was Kkilled in Thursday’s disorders. The police fought lhe\nob for ihree hours and being una- ble to disperse called for the help of cal- vary forces. There were numerous casu- alties. Dominica, May 23rd.--The Rt. Rev. Phillip Schelfhaut D D Bishop of Roseau died here at five o’clock this afternoon after a short iil:ess. NEwW YORK, May 17th 1921. Flour, Blended Clears St. Lawrence I:rand pr. el 8025, Meal, Kilndried per 100 bs $2.00 New Season’s Pork per brl. $37.00 Heavy Mess Pork per bbl. $25.00 Sugar---Crystals maximum per 100 Ibs. . $4.89 Molasses Sugar 89° test, no quotation. Cotton, Middling Upland, at Liverpool per Ib. 750-100 d. tixchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.964 Exchange New York and London, sight $4.00 LONDON, May 17th 1921. Sugar, Demerara Crystals, per ewt. 535. —B7s. "* Muscavado per cwt. 425. -40s. German Beet 88°; f.o.b. no sales White Java sugar cif United Kingdom 36s.—April and May. 31s.—June - and July. Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal, Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red no- minal per ¢wt 555. 60s. nominal. Cotto good Medium West Indian Sea Island per Ib. 28d. nominal. Bank of England rate of Discount per cent. 6. Consols 473. Three per cent rents in Paris Fes. 58.90. St. Thomas News. The Rev. John Levo is at present spending a few days with us, having come down from West End, Tortola, yesterday afternoon. We are glad to find him looking so well.—St. Thomas Muail Notes, Vay 18th. We are sorry to learn that young Ber nado Taylor, the voungest son of Mr. Clarence Taylor, is at present lying ill at hoine, with the possibility of having to be taker to the Municinal Hospital for treatment, the result of an automobile accident last Friday. “rom information to hand, it would seem that while Mrs. Taylor and the children werée being driven home byway of the Government Hill, that in mount- ing the grade off ‘1829 ’’ the biie, No. 21. suddenly stopped, and goi ‘g backwards, overturned, throwing *he inmates, all of whom suffered injuries, out. The one worst injured was little "‘Mr. B,”” as he is familiarly called by some of his older friends, who suffered some injury to his shoulders and collar-bone. Just as to the real cause of tle bile’s collapse we are unable (o say.—St. Thomas Mail Notes, May 19th.