Berlin, 28rd February. The new commercial treaties have been passed by the Reichstag with an un-Sxpected majority of 227 against 80 Ail parties, from the extreme Liberals to the Agrarians, voted for them. This success of the Chancellor has considerably strengthened his political position.
"The Russisn Government declares that all reports about an imminent pasco are absolutely groundless.
The outcome of the Hull Conference had been most forbearing for Russia, Geoat Britain, supported by: France, tends to a closer understanding with and President Roosevelt have been appointed Doctor of Law honors causd by the Pom Sylvania University. A friendly exchange of telegrams took place on this oocasi 2hth february. The cutting of the "Simplon tunnel has been completed.
'H. M. the Kaisor_hns sent to the Chancellor Count Balow his marble bust with letter wherein he acknowledg commercial treaties are It is officially announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit India in November.—Reuter. of the Board of Civil Appointments.—Speoial telegram. ai
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