Embarrassing Situations.
I.
From the latest Official Report on anti-aircraft guns:—
"Another arrangement, constructed by Messrs. Lenz, is that in which the layer's seat is attached to the muzzle of the gun."
II.
"The mediators who are to intervene to bring peace in Mexico have begun their sittings at Niagara in a situation which is full of perplexity."
The Saturday Westminster Gazette.
If the spot alluded to is immediately under the Falls we can well understand their lack of confidence.