The new railroad over the Andes Mountains between Santiago, Chili, and Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, begins operations.
February 13.—Another revolution is started in Santo Domingo.
St. Petersburg police save one of the Government banks from a mob of revolutionists. Another armed revolt is frustrated at Kharkoff, Russia. Many political prisoners are being sent to Siberia.
Reforms are being agitated in Persia which may result in that country’s being given a constitution.
Despatches from Algeciras state that the United States will finally settle the dispute between France and Germany over the Moroccan question.
Venezuela offers to arbitrate her differences with France.
The British Parliament meets preliminary to the formal opening on Feb. 19.
February 14.—Balfour and Chamberlain agree on a protective policy for England. This will have no effect at this time, as a new Parliament overwhelmingly in favor of free trade has just been elected.
Despatches from Algeciras indicate that the American delegates to the Moroccan conference are gradually bringing France and Germany to a settlement of their dispute.
The secret has leaked out that America, England and Japan have had a secret agreement concerning China since the close of the Russo-Japanese war.