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zovernment eonsiders that the propos change in the Greek constitution may b contrary to the iaterests of the Greek people. It is undzrstood that the French and Rumanian Ministers _proposed to make similar representations. A des- patch from Athens on October 3lst re- ported trat at an important cabinet meetingithad been agreed that the time was rine Tor a ¢hange in the form of Gov- ernment. The Greek newspapers drew from this the inference that a republic was to be proclaimed, but it was semi- officially stated that some of the party leaders who attended the meeting oppos- ed a change from the present r-voiation- ary Government and that all concurred ir. approving the overthrow of King Con- stantine. Mitche!l Field, N. Y., Nov. 3rd.—The fastest speed ever attained by men was made vesterday by Lieut. Brow, U. S. Navy' Aviator, who flaw over a three kilometre straight-away course four tones, at an average sp2ed of 309.15 miles b r hour. On one leg of the crurse he traveiled at the phenomenal rate of 965 21 miles an hour. Brow’s record was attained in competition wi:h Lieut. Wiliiams, winner of the Pulitzer race. Brow went up flist and set a pace of 957.42 wailes an hour-and Williams was goon in the air. The latter made 258 61 miles an hour. Brow ascend:z:d again and made the record. London, Neov. 3rd.—Canadian Press. A general election in Great Eritain is coming © ithin 12 months, at least that mach seems assured out of indefinite political speeches. Sir Laming Worth- ington-Evans,Postmaster Ge <ral, speak- ing at Cardiff yesterday, pointed cut the imipossibility -of framing a general tarift until the advisory cecmmittee, which wes being appointed, had uifted the matter in conjunction with representaiives of industry and has presenied its repert. The committee’s propuszi, he said, wouid be s submitted for the decision of the country before Winter next year. New York, Nov. Brd.—Thie ra'v sugar market was steady tccay, but no sales were reported and prices were unchunged with Cuba’s quoted at b 1/8 cents cost and freight, equal to 691 ior cen- tritugal. Raw sugar futures were steadier, and prices were higheir on cov- ering and trade buying, prompted by re- ports of a better inquiry for retined. Final prices were at about the best and three to eleves points net higher. De- c=iober closed at 5.00, March 3.96, May 4.04, July at 4.11. There were nv changes in refined sugar prices, which are listed at from 8.60 to 8.70 for fine« granulated, but a better inquiry was re- ported. Refined futures were nominal. Melbourne, Nov. 3rd.—Reuters. - The . Government of Victoria is enrolling sol eonstables tocope with a strike of the Meibourne Police which is syread- ing. At first the strike which origivated because the police commissioners refused . - > S Y CHOEX A VLIS to dismiss an eficer who was aczused of vsing spying methods, was confined to the palicemen on the night shift, but yesterday a number of men who had been on day duty refused to go to work. Saloniki, Grezce. Nov, {4th.—The cort martial, whkich has been tryirg ofiicers involved in the veeznt revolt, has sentenced Colone! Marinatos, Colonel Spanavangelis and Captain Marketos to death and several ciher officers to terms of imprisonment. Many of the accused were acqaitted. ' Hamburg, Nov. 4°h. =The police raid- ed a sa2cret meeting of Commusnists on Saturday. They arrested thirty of the leaders. 4 London Nov. 3rd.—The body of ex- Piremier Mr Bonar Law, who died on Tuesday, was cremated at Golders Green this afternoon, only those closely con- neeted with the family were present for the ceremony. Atfter cremation the ashes were placsd ia an urn for burial in Westminster Abbay next Monday. The mourners at today’s services included Mr. Bonar Law’s two sons, his daughter, Lady Sykes and her husbzad, Mujor General Sir Frederick Sykes. Melbourne, Nov. 4ih. —l'ne Cibinet at a special session today issued an order to all fit men of milit~ry age to enroll as spevialt constables. ['his action was tak- en in consequenc2 of rioting, growing out of the pelice strike, during wvhich two persons w.re killed and many injur- ed yesterday. It is estimated that the dama e during the rivting will agure- gate 100,000 peunds. MifiySve persons were arrested during the disorders. The suburovan train service has been curtaii- ed. l'he Government has cowsulted muli- tary m2n regardimg ihe situaticn. The exoculive ¢o nmittee of the police asso- ciatioa has apoecaled to tha strikers to resume work, promising that an effort wiil be made te obtain an equitable set- tement of the dispute.” Oae hundred and fifty persons were injured during Satarday’s rioting. The cabinet has not yet decided to imvoke military aid in breaking the strike, buat it has troops guarding the public buildings and patroi- ling the streets. It is the intention of the. Govarnment to raise 5,000 speciaj constables and to refuse to liberate any of the striking policemen. New York, November 3rd—Mr. Lioyd George sailed hotne today after a trium- phaat tour of Canada and U~ .ted States cities, with his wife and daagt ter. Geneva, Nov. 3rd.—['he Iniernational Cusiomns Conference adjourncd yester- day, after unanimous'y adopting a pro- tocol and convestion of thirty-eight ar- icies, which many of the cointries re- gresented have announced they will sign 'Tae ain of theg convention 1s (o permit a freer development of commerce by simplifying customs formalities throuzh the reduction to-a minimum of restrie- tions and prohibitions on importations and exportations. London. Nov. 3wl - Crown Frince Gustave Adolph of Sweden was wmarried today to Laly Louise Mounibaiten, coz- sin of the King, in St. James Palace Chapel. \ : Washington, Nov. 4th.—British sub- jects, arriving in the United States. yes- terday on the Leviathan, numbering 358, probably cannot be admitted tg the Uni: ted States and may have to be deported as emigrants inadmissible under the quota immigration law. The Shkipping Board was notified of the fact today by the Commissioner General of Immigra- tion. : Washington, Nov..4th.—For more than™" ome houar earth tremors were recorded last night on the Georgetown UUniversity seismograph. Beginning at 735 p. m. they continue.l until 8.50 p. m. reaching a maximum intensity at &06 p.m. Fa- ther Tondorf, director of the observa- tory, said the shecks were very distant and fairly severe. NEw YORK, Nov. bth. Fiour, (hard winter clears $5.00. i hard winter straights $5.35 Meal, Kiledried per 100 gounds $2.25 New Season’s Perk per barrel $37.00. Heavy Mess Pork per brl. $25.50 Sugar—COrystals maximum per 100 lbs. $7 <8 . Mclasses Sugar 83 maximum 6.25. Cotton, Midding, Upland, at Liverpool per b 18 44-1004. [ixchange. New York and L ndon, 61 days’ si:ht $4.44 Exchange New York and London, sight A $4.464 LoNDBON. Noy. sth. Sugar, Demerara Crystals, nominal per ¢rrt, 60s. 04, —6ss. od. “* Muscavado nominal per ewt. 465. od-475.6d. ** White Java’s cif Uni‘ed Kingdom 275. 64 nominal, Demerara Rum per gal. nominal. Trinidad Cocoa, good middling red per cwt. 465. Od. SOUTH AMERICA’S HUGE WATER- ALY ‘ Perhaps the most remarkable of the aquatic vlants is the giant water-lily known to sci pce as the “Vict.ria re- gia.”” Itis a native of Guiana and Bra- zil. Large, spreading leaves seem to float on the water, though in reality their vast green suiface is supported by a strong underwater frammework of twist- ed tissues. ‘The leaves, which are often over six feet in diameter with a rim fron taree to eight inches high, can support considerable weight, ‘Lhe plant bears immense white flowers, often measuring 18 inches acrbss, which wreat- ly resemble a huge daisy. They open in tne evening. The seeds of the Victoria recia are edible. For this reason it is extensively eultivated in the Amazon vaiicy.—ine Pathfiader, Oct. 27th.