British and Foreign

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 May 1914, Page 3

British and Foreign

ELEC'IEIC TELEGRAPH —COPI'ttIUHT. [FElt PVJiSS ASSOCIATION. 1 (.Received This Day, 11.80 a.m.) OPEN TO WARSHIPS. Washington, May 14. Waterborne traffic is now proceeding through the Panama 'Canal. It- is understood that the vessels are making experimental trips, but nothing remains to prevent even warships from passing through should necessity arise. TBOUBLE ns CUBA. An uprising amongst the blacks is feared throughout the Island of Cuba. The Government professes to have information that a revolution had been planned, but the black leaders state that no revolution is intended. It is only an attempt to peacefully obtain a greater share of political power. FRACAS IN STATESMAN'S ANTE-EOOM. Washington, May 18. When Mr Jacob Connor, exAmerican Consul at St. Petersburg, called to visit I lie Secretary of State (Mr Byran). he was refused admittance by Mr Bauskett, Mr Byran's confidential secretary. A fistic encounter followed in Mr Byran's office. When they were separated the combatants were considerably damaged. _ Mr Connor was recently dismissed from the Consular service.