King Edward VII of England died and was succeeded by his son, George V.
The various British provinces in South Africa united in a single confederation. See "UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA," XXI, 17.
The "Labor" party gained complete control of power in Australia under
Mr. Fisher as Prime Minister.
A Revolution made Portugal a republic. See "PORTUGAL BECOMES A
REPUBLIC," XXI, 28.
In Paris there were unprecedented floods, and many people were killed.
In Greece a National Assembly was called, and the Constitution was revised.
The new Turkish government faced revolts in Albania and other provinces.
Russia completed the destruction of Finnish liberty. See "THE CRUSHING
OF FINLAND," XXI, 47.
In Egypt the native Prime Minister Boutros Pasha was assassinated;
England adopted severe repressive measures.
In Persia, Morgan Shuster, an American, undertook the financial administration of the new constitutional government.