NEWS OF THE WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 306, 20 May 1911, Page 10

NEWS OF THE WORLD

DIPLOMATJU COMPLICATIONS. London, -May j. Messages Hum Constantinople regarding the reported desecration of a mosque in Jerusalem by tin; archaeological expedition under Captain Parker indicate that an interesting diplomatic situation is likely to develop out of Uie incident. The Turkish Government takes a serious view of the affair, and is sending some of the highest officials to investigate it. THE POPE'S ILLNESS AFFLICTED WITH GOI.X Rome, .Mai ■>. Despite reports to the euiitran, it is an open secret that the Pope is -everely afflicted with gout. The present attack, ail unusually prolonged one, dill'ers from those from which j his Holiness has previously suffered, for instead of being localised it lias affected several joints successively—; litis indicating that it is deviating from the acute type and becoming chronic. AERIAL CRAFT IX WAR. Madrid, May 5. The Congress 011 International Law has adopted a resolution affirming the right of nations to use aerial craft in war, provided that their employment does not involve greater danger to non-combat-ants than the ordinary warfare on land and water. FRENCH FLIGHTS ON GERMAN BORDER. \ Paris, May 5. It is reported on good authority that Baron von Schoen, German Ambassador, lias had several conferences with M. Crupp, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concerning the activity of French aeroplanes 1 on the Franco-German frontier. Baron von Schoen is said to have intimated that Germany was most decidedly opposed to such flights, and demanded that they should cease. GREAT NAVAL PAGEANT. London, May 0. By the King's wish only Britain's effective fighting ships will be included among those that are to participate in the great Coronation Review at Spitliead on June 24. No attempt will, therefore, be made to swell the numbers with a lot of obsolete hulks fit only for harbor duty. In all 33 battleships, 40 armored and 7 protected cruisers, 31 auxiliaries, 116 destroyers, lit! torpedo-boats, and 46 submarines will take part in the review. PRESS CONGRESS IN ROME. Rome, May 25. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena, with many Cabinet Ministers and State officials, were present yesterday at the opening of the International Press Congress. | The delegates, who numbered 000, were welcomed by the mayor of the city, Signor Nathan. Signor Luzzatti, who was formerly Premier, and who since relinquishing Ministerial office has returned to journalism, delivered an address on the increasing importance of the press. WOMAN'S FRANCHISE BILL. London, May 0. in the House of Commons last night Sir George Kemp moved the second reading of the Woman's Franchise Bill. The measure is similar to the one smothered in committee last year. OPIUM CONGRESS POSTPONED. Washington, May 0. Tim International Opium Congress, which bail been convened at The Hague 011 July 15. has been postponed for a year owing to Germany, Japan, and Portugal not being prepared with the data which Britain desired to have submitted before the opening of the conference. MEXICAN SITUATION. Mexico City, May l>. Believing that this city will' he besieged by the rebels, the foreign residents are planning to protect themselves when the crash conies. The suggestion put forward by the French Club that a list of all able-bodied foreigners should be prepared with a view to their being armed and their services tendered to the Government if the garrison leaves the city, is likely to be put into effect. Tt is held here that Diaz alone, stands in the way of peace, and that terms would be speedily arranged if the President would retire. Telegrams are pouring into Madcro's headquarters warning the insurgent general that if he consents to any arrangement that will continue Diaz in power liis (Madcro's) supporters will renounce his leadership and continue the rebellion independently. JOHNSON GOING TO THE CORONATION. Chicago. May 6. Johnson lias informed a friend here that he is going to the Coronation. ITe says that, be intends to earn .£2OOO in a friendly spar with O'Brien, and will afterwards sail for England to attend the big event. "I have ordered the best seat possible on the route," says the black, "and the wife and mvself arc going to see the procession." He will also he present at the Dublin Horse Show, and will afterwards proceed to Paris. CORONATION AQUATICS. London, May 6. Aquatic carnivals are to be prominent features of the Coronation festivities. King George is giving a silver cup to lie competed for at the Dublin regatta 011 .Tune 22 and -.1. and this is expected to give a great fillip to amateur rowing. Trinity College. Dublin, will compete against crews from Canada, Germany, and Holland. At Henley, besides Oxford and Cambridge and the leading Thames clubs, it is expected that the Belgians will appear. and it is generally hoped that they will turn out, because several British combinations have adopted the muchdiscussed Belgian style. A representative Cambridge eight contemplates visiting the Belgians' own course, and this visit will be specially interesting to determine whether the Belgian style is as effective over a long distance, as it lias been undoubtedly successful at Henley.

SCHOOLBOY SI'ICIDICS.

Berlin, May (i. t'on-iderable ahum is felt in Germany at 1 lie rapid increase in the number of suicides, and the papers are commenting mi Ibe matter; and calling upon the Government to take steps to make the drug law-, more stringent. Au extraordinary example is reported from Leipzig, where three lad.s, scholars at the High School, put an end to themselves because they had failed Lo pass an examination that would have promoted them to a higher class. A BOGUS MARQUIS. Paris, May 0. Paris has experienced another society sensation. The Countess Delnbourmene, living near Nantes, a rich and handsome widow, 4.) years of age, recently married a young man,of good appearance, who said* that lie was the .Marquis Deroquefeuil. A day or two ago ail official visited the luxurious Hut where the couple were living and horrified the wife by stating that the .Marquis Deroquefeuil had been dead 13 years. "Here is his deaLli certificate." lie said, and, addressing the ma:i: "Your name is Paul Deretz, a forger, and twice a bijzamist." Th(' Countess fainted and the bogus marquis disappeared. lie is said to be the son of a circus man. A maid dismissed by the Countess communicated her suspicions to the authorities, and this led to the denouement. THE PASSION PLAY. Berlin, May 6, The Berlin police have vetoed tile arrangements that some enterprising individuals at Disenach had made to hold a rival performance to the Oberammergan Passion Play. The production that had been planned was one in which Jesus was represented as a physician who had travelled through India, whore He had imbibed the ideas of brotherhood expressed in His teachings. All the other characters have had similarly free treatment, and the play generally was such as was likely to offend the religious susceptibilities of, most people. The police therefore censored the production out of existence. "NOT BORN YESTERDAY.'' 'Jj Vancouver, May 0. A Calgary newspaper, believing* that the offer of £2OOO refused by Tommy Burns to play lacrosse throughout the season was a bogus one. has stated that he has a more tempting offer than this. The paper hints that if the Seattle I ramway Company could get Burns into lacrosse for £2,000 it would be a cheap investment and a clear saving of £B,OOO. Burns, says the journal, is contemplat- ! n " n for £IO,OOO for an injured fcnep. and adds: "Tommy wan not born .yoetordfiY." CHAMPAGNE SCARCE. tin , . kmdon, May 6. I he French wine riots are likely to be more far-reaching in their consequences than most people would have imagined As a result of last month's disturbances ,n the principal wine-growing dig. " { France the supply of champagne for coronation festivities mil be seriously reduced. Many dealers are quite unable to furlonr ll| '. ,o , f;at,onß f or champagne of the flOfi vintage, and that of later rears is of extremely poor quality. A trade paper nrediefs (Tint, unless this jwr proves a bountiful one for the wine-growers, people who want a bottle of eham will have to par 25s for it '