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A temporary headquarters will be open- ed where the workers may meet Mr. and Mrs. Tibbitts at any time. All of those interested are invited to eall on them im- mediately upon their arrival. Those wish- ing to help in the music are invited to join the adult chorus, including all those sixteen years of age and over. Two choirs will be formed one for girls and another for boys; between the ages of twelve and sixteen. An orchestra will also be ‘rgan- ized and the assistance of all thos * who plgy instruments will be greatly app >cia- ted. A special hymn book, which 3 uze My the Gospel Volunteers of the world, ¢ - tled ‘‘Jubilate’’ will be supplied. It cc tains many beautiful, classical and spirit- ual hymps of the highest order and is in constant demand in many of the cities and towns throughout the United States, England and the colonies. Mr. Tibbitts is visiting St. Thomas ear- \ly.:in order to investigate the advisability »f making our island the winter head- quarters for the members of the Natior | Camp and Health League. These nu ber over seven thousand, and many m: joir.\Mr. and Mrs. Tibbitts in Jamuary if accorvmodations can be provided.—St. Thom\s Mail Notes, Dee. Srd. At or about 8. 8J last evening, while at the residence of Lionel Blackwood Joseph Maddicks was wounded in the leg by Mathias Andrew who had a 38- calibre revolver, which revolver was not licensed by the Police Department. Mathias was arrested by the Director and Chief of Police and the revolver was taken from Blackwood, in whose possession it was found. Mathias Andrew was arranged in Police Court this morning and fined fifty dollars on the charges of having an unlicensed revolver in his possession. He was then released o. 1 recogniz- ance, pending the developments of the wound of Maddicks.—St. Thomas Maxl Notes Dec. sth. ' MONSTER MASS MEETING IN NEW YORK CIIIY. To-morrow at 3 o’clock precisely the Vir- gin Islands Protective League will con- duct a Monster Mass Meeting for “‘the purpose of bringing to the notice of the American public the conditions existing ir America’s latest possessions, conditiops that run counter to the fundamental laws of this Government’’—so declares a cir- cular we received recently. Mr. Roger N. Baldwin of the American Civil Liberties Union, Miss J. C. Colcord of the American Red Cross who recently ft these shores, Richard B. Moore, Brank R. Crosswaith of the Socialist Par- , Louis A. Jeppe, the distinguished culored Mason, A\e;’xder Rahming, A. F. Harding, A. C. &edro, presigent of the Virgin Isiands Trading Company and Miss A. C. Burnet, at present a law stu- ~at, will address the gathering. e 2 . U a2 A Y B A two days Unity Conference of sons and daughters, of these rocks will follow on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Judging from the make up of the speakers, we can assure our readers that only matters of a constructive nature, positively along lines- American will be discussed. The Governor and his entire staff are held in high esteem by this League and its friends; therefore we hope to publish soon an account of its proceedings for the entertainment of our readers.—The Emancipator, Dec. 3rd. TELEGRA MS. ST. CROIX STATION. London, Dee. sth.—Considerable dis- cussion is being heard here concerning the reduction of the Cavalry Branches of the n: '‘itary service, in the interests of economy, the resultant saving being estimated at £IOO,OOO yearly. The first and second lifeguards are to be limited to two squadrons and the royal horse- guards to three. The economists declare that the air force has largely superseded Ye cavalry in the performanee of many war functions and that the retention of seven drons of household tioops will supply the necessary traditional ceremorial offices associated with the royal entourage, for which tke British public admittedly entertain a healthy af- fection. Other contemplated economies, include the abolition of the mounted branch officers training corps a. xford and Cambri ge Universities and the school non commissioned officers aspir- ing tfor commissions. The whole system of army vocational training, which is in- tended for fitting soldiers for their re- turn to civil life, is being threatened, many critics assert. "hey claim that before these chunges become operative. alie...on ought to be given to the acuu._ cost of every directing department at the war office and they allege that a most flagrant waste in man power would be found at headquarters. Washington, Dec. sth. —Dr. Tyau, se- cretary general of tlie Chinese delegation to the conference and Minister to Cuba, today cabled to Peking his resignation asa member o* the delegation, in pro- test against the ‘‘negative results’’ chus far acheived concerning (hina’s de- mands. Dr. Yyau told the associated press ionight that in resigning he acted without consuiting the three Chinese delegates and his action represented his personal views. The delegation was no- tified after the telegram had been sent to the Chinese Govt. Washington, Dec. sth.—The question of a three or four power agreemenst to replace the Anglo-Japanese alliance is demanding increased a tention among the arms delegates, while they wait for Japan to define her position on tle naval ratio, The latest suggestion contemplat- ing'am entente to ine¢lude Great Britain, the United States, Japan and France, has developed to the point where a tentative treaty draft is under consideration in some quarters, although it has_ not been formally presented to the conference. There are indications that the Japanese elegation and perhaps the British as well, are consulting their home Govts. on such a proposition, at the same time that they are seeking for further in- structions in rega:d to the naval ratio. Or. the part of the United States Gov- ernment there apparently is no disposi- tion to entertain an entente proposal, at least at the present stage of the nego- tiations. Later such a suggestion may reccive consideration, provided it in- eludes o requirements counter to pub- lic opinio.. in the United States. Belfast, . c¢. sth.—News of the agree- ment betwee.. the Imperial and the Sinn Fein delegates in London was published in the late editions of the Belfast morn- ing newspapers. The Northern Whig says editorially, ‘‘untg} it i known how the terms originally réfgcted by the Sinn Feins have been modifie® so as to secure their acceptance judgment should be suspended.’’ J.ondon, Deec. sth.—Sir Jarkgs Crai of Ulster, has before h'm theMurth proposals for an Irish peace sett : which he announced last wee e must recceive by teday, or® deMare the peace parleys at an end. An agreement was reached by the British cabinet members and Sinn Fein delegates at an early hour this morning 2nd a copy of the modified terms, which are subject to the action of Parliament and the Deil Eireann, was immediately despatched to Sir James by special messenger. The agreement, after a session whiech lasted more than three hours, came to a sud- d:n and unexpected justification of the hopes expressed, following a «ay o: conferences uring which it was at one time understood ihat the ne- gotiations had been [definitely broken off and that only questions of con- tinuing the truce in Ireland remained (o be considered. Nothing thus far has heen learned as to the exact modifica- tions in the Government's terms. Tnere was no reference to Ulster or aartition in the official statement ilssued frombowning Street ‘lThe new developments came so late that only three or tour editions us ihe morning newspapers carried the an- nounce nent and in ihese ine news ap- pears in company with reports and comn- ments on the situation writien hours pre- viously. These said that the posidon was as grave and anxious as ever, except for the fact that the ¢onve rsations were still in progress. Ottawa, Dec. 6th. After ten years in opposition the Liberal Party was again returned to power. In the new house Mr. Mac Kenzie King will havea clear majority over all rarties. Progressives stand second and the Government Party third.