H. B. Irving, son of Sir Henry Irving, wins a triumph in London in his first appearance, playing Hamlet.
April 5.—A Russian medical congress at Moscow adopts peace resolution and favors a constitution and other radical demands.
A newly appointed member of the British Cabinet is defeated for re-election to Parliament in a district that has not before gone Liberal in twenty years. Winston Churchill says it is the beginning of the end of the present Government.
April 6.—King Edward of England and President Loubet of France meet in extended interview at Paris. This is regarded as significant in strengthening the understanding between France and England relating to Morocco and as being a counter move to Emperor William’s assurance of political integrity of that country.
The reform movement increases throughout Russia.
Obituary
March 7.—John H. Reagan, former United States Senator and State Railroad Commissioner, dies at his home in Texas, aged 87.
Albert M. Palmer, veteran theatrical manager, dies at his home in New York, aged 66.
March 8.—Henry A. Barclay, prominent New York business and race-track man, dies at his home, aged 60.
Rear-Admiral Edwin S. Houston, United States Navy, dies at Lausanne, Switzerland, aged 60.