The Arabs took advantage of the Turkish defeat to reassert complete independence.
In China Yuan Shi-kai was elected as the first regular president of the republic; he had much trouble with his parliament.
1914. "OPENING OF THE PANAMA CANAL," XXI, 374.
The United States was forced to intervene in Mexico, and seized Vera
Cruz.
Renewed racial bitterness in Japan against the United States because of persistent exclusion of emigrants.
The Canadian steamship Empress of Ireland sank with loss of a thousand lives.
In Peru, a revolt overthrew the president and established a new and more liberal government.
Irish Home Rule bill passed by the English Parliament despite violent opposition.
Woman Suffrage voted in the Denmark parliament.
Severe labor riots in Italy.