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we were exposed to no little censure in certain quarters. Possibly our attitude was not fully appreziated. However, we have been watching the operation of this public utility for many months now and find it very satisfactory. In- deed, the general public agrees that there 1s no cause for complaint. The Electric Power Plant is a big business represent- ing a large amount of capital. Up to now considerable new machinery and eguipment have been installed, and much expensive junk displaced in the interest of good service, which it is a pleasure to note has been gained. We believe that a word of encouragement, a puff of com- mendation, is necessary when meritel as criticism when that is deserved, hence this little bouquet for Mr. Geo. W. Powell, the amiable and efficient manager of the Electric Power Plant who we all feel sur2 is doing his level best to give us the best service he poasibly ~an. LLOCAL. Sinece the printing of the ad in the first page the mavnager of the theatre informs us that the Passion Play for this evening is postpon2d on account of the fact that the reading of the print he has is all in Spanish and an English film cannot be secured in time. TELEGRAMS. ST. CROIX STATION. London, April 23th.—According to a despateh to the Times, from its Genoa correspondent, the German delegation is exceedingly apprehensive of a rupture bet ween the western powers and the Bol- shevists, fearing that the effect will be to leave Germany face to face with the bolshevits under the aegis of the Rapallo treaty. It is argued in some quarters, however, that in the event of such a rup- ture Germany might find it to her inter- est to fall readily into line with the Allies regarding reparations and other matters. Genoa, April 28th.—The Russian dele- gates have issued an open statement politely but rertinently expressing dis- content because they are not being kept informed of what the powers intend to do. The powers are now preparing de- tails of the decument informing the Soviets of what is expecte]l of them, and what the powers on their part are prepared to do for Russia. Genoa, April 29:h—The Russian Minis- ter for Foreign Affairs today sent Pre- mier Facta of Italy, as President of the economic conference, a note expressing the dissatisfaction of the Russian dele gation with the delay in replying to its note of April twentieth, and saying the note would be withdrawn and the Rus- sians would resume their initial position unless they were assured that the cre- dits necessary to restore Russia would e granted. P I%niontown, Penn. April 29th.—Four ST CROLX Vi 5 state policemen and half a pozen strike sympathizers were injured in a riot at mine number one of the Tower hill coal and coke company, ten miles from here today. Fifty arrasts were made and the prisoners are “eing brought here. London, Apr:| 29th, —The city of T.op- don conservative association today adop- ted Charles Grenfell, the noted financier as a candidate for the seat in the city left vacant by tre translation of Sir Ar- thur Balfour to the House of Lords, Galway, April 28th.—The Irish Repub- lican Army irre vulars yesterday ocecupied the customs ' se, the new docks and the bonded warehouse on Duns island, and also occupied the Free Masons hell, the Orange depot, Lenaboy castie the police barracks and the naval base, while the official troops ocecupy the railway ho- tel. eountry ciub, post offiee, court house and county gaol. - Belfast, April 29th.--Shooting bruke out last night in the Disraeli street region ope man being wounded. Dublin, April 28th. —The paymaster of the great Western Railway, at Leixlip, just outside Dublin, was held up yester- day by an arined man-and robbed of over eight hendred pounds. Irish Republican army men last night prevented the pub- lication of the Clonmel *‘'Nationalist.”’ Bucharest Kumania, April 30th.—Up- wards of one hundred pecsons were kille § today in a mine explosion in the Lupeni district in Transyivania. The bodies of fifty victims were completéely carbopiz:d, while those of others were blown to pieces Geneva, April 30th. - The executive council of the lLeague of Nations will meet here on May eleventh, regardless of whether the Genca conference is ended or not, and will be prepared to take over such matters as the Genoa conference may refer to it. London, April 30th.—An aeroplane used by the Chili forces, while flying from Paotingfu to Fergtai, dropped a bomb, but without causing any damage, near a train carrying a detachment of United States marines on their way to Peking, says a despatch to the Times from Peking. New York, April 30th.—A Despatch received from Dublin #announced the death at his home near that eity of Mr. Richard Croker, ex-cheiftain of Tam- many Hall. . Dublin, April 29th.—In the midst of a discussion on a motion concerning the appointment of a committee to emdeav- our to arrange for army unity, the Dail Eireann adjourned yesterday until May third. : Shanghai, April 30th.—According to news published in the local and foreign presses of the city, but which is as yet unauthenticated, Sun Yat Sens Forces have captured all the southern naval squadron. The news further stated that in eonjunction with troops aeroplanes had bombed the warships at Pan Wu Ten, fifty men being killed and wounded on the vessels which had surrendered. Peking, April 29th. —Further details of the struggle botween the rival forees of generals Wupeifu and Changtsolin state that fizhting is reported aleng the line from Machang south of Tientsin, towards Peking. Members of the Foreign Lega- tions have been urged by the authorities to seek refuge within the city walls, on which many thousands of persons, inclufs- ing foreigners, arc gathered viewing the smoke from the batilefront, from whenea wounded men are reaching the city. Ay- tillery fire continues near Changsintien at the Marcopolo Bridge. It is stated that preparations have been made to close the city gates, if necessity arises. The mem- bers of the Government under the leader- ship of Hsu Shih Chang state .that, while lamenting the struggle, they will remain neutral.i e se POSTAL 1/PROYEMENT WEEK 7 > May 1 to 6 EARLY MAILER - THE BUSINESS J NAILER. The early mailer has muech to gain be- yond exercising a spirit of beirg prompr. He makes sure that his matter gets there. The age is past when people used to write letters and keep them in their houses until five minutes before the mail closed. buy your stamps in good time; have some in the hcuse and avoid reach- ing the office when there is a rush and a crush. Come at any rate before the bus- iness hours are over. 1f you come later it is your fault. When you come late and find the windows closed do not ‘‘holler”’ at us. Do not try to tear-down the screen. You are late and should have that fore- most before you. We are then busily en- gaged in getting together the masses of matters that could not be given attention before, and any distraction frcm thatis o undue, unwarranted, and discouraging. This office is a public institution conduct- ed primarily for public benefit and favors shall not be shown to one person to the exclusion of another. When you come with your regular late habit and want some favour done, you imply that vou have more claim on the public service than scmeone else who realizes he is late and is abiding by what is his own fault. Do not embarrass postal employees by ask- ing them to give you service when the post office is closed to the general public. They car’t do it. When you wait to the last mrment you are nearly sure to forget something. The many requests for return of letters mailed without the money ord- ers that were to have been inclosed; the many envelopes unaddressed, or without postage; the many unsealed letters; as well as the number of pieces of mail each addressed jointly to New York, Chicago, Boston, and other points, are all results of carclessness through hurry. Help the pos- postal workers and help yourself. Merry Moods make mail matter move, so help us to be merry and get your mail a moving. B. R. LARSEN, Postmaster.