"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.


THE HOLIDAY MOOD.

To the Liberal Party—British Section.

["The effect, however," (of the Nationalists' enthusiasm) "was somewhat marred by the apathy of the Liberals."—"The Times," on the Third Reading of the Home Rule Bill.]

Why was the timbrel's note suppressed?

Why rang there not a rousing pæan