French Government informally proposed that the United States lead the way for the formation of an association of na- . tions. Serator Harding in a speech last nignt. denied that the French Gov- ernment has violated" international pro- prieties. New York, Oct. 18th.—A group of jeague of nations advocates left by specia) train last night to tour the Pacific coast, urging the electien of Governor Lo i . Washington, Oect. 18th.—Advisory northeast storm warnings were dis- patched early last night, the disturbance being in the e¢xtreme South of Florida. Northwest Winds prevail with a disturb- ance apparently moving northwest to Florida strait. Washington, Oct. 18th. -The Board of Inquiry appointed by Secretary Daniels to investigate the charge that Awmerican marines were guilty ofillegal executions of Haitien natives is to convene on Fri- day. Secretary Daniels has ordered a sweeping investigation. The Board may visit Haiti for evidence. London, Oct. 18th. Thereis ro sign of a break in the coal strike. All the mines are idle and the disloeation of indusiries is becoming widespread. There is no in- dication of Government mediation. Par- liament meets today and is certain to dis- cuss the strike. There is an unconfirmed report that the Government intends to tosser the miners a compromise wage. There ‘is an increase in the steel mills shat down. London, Oct. 18th.—The Poles have abar doned Minsk and the Bolsheviki have reoccupied the city. The Bolsheviki un- der pressure are retreating to new posi- tions in Sleatskia, it. the Polesia regions. Rome. Oct. 18th.—Anarchists yester- day attacked Aureleano Fort, near here. They were repulsed by soldiers after shots were exchanged. London, Oect. 18th. —Lord Mayor Ma-~ Sweeney is wcrse, with symptoms of scurvy. Londsn, Oct. 19th.—There are no de- velopments on the coal strike. The strikers rPave maintained order in the mining districts. Twenty-five thousand London transport workers are expected to join in the strike, and transport work. ers of all sections of the country may do likewise. Sailing of nearly all ships between Ireland and England have been cancelled "> conserve coal and the rail- roads are restricting passenger service. The House of Commons is discussing the strike without bitterness. The Pre- mier’s speech was conciliatory but there is little hope of an immediate settlement of the dispute. Athens, Oct. 18th.—The condition of King Alexander is reported as grave. A congestion of the lungs having developed in addition to the effect of the mon- key bite. € Havana, Oct. 19th.—The effects of the moratorium decree are becoming more >loLt XoNS 8.30. THIS EVENING 8.30 ‘“THE LAST SHOW” OF “The Carter Case” e Larter Case . Episode No. 1: “Where The Clues Cross.” Episode No. 15: “The Flaming Death.” For the last time Herbert Rawlinson and Margaret Marsh as Craig Kennedv and Anita Carter. Whom do you think ‘"Avion’’was? Try to guess, and don’t matter how good you guess, you will be highly surprised, when you see the truth. Beginning. Beginning. Beginning. “The S Os The Submarine” he Secret Os The Submarine”. THE FIRST EFISODE OF THIS FAMOUS SERIAL WILL BE EX- HIBITED in order to give you an opportunity to judge abont this execeptional Serial. Show concluding with: “NON-SKID LOVE.”? COMEDY. ABPDMISSION Reserved Sea's...... . .. e . +.+.80 and 40c. Gerieen! Entrance ....... .. .. oL e Children 20 and 10c. . pronounced. Commerce and indnstry of - all descriptions are beginning to feel | the pineh of the money shortage. | Many are unemployed as the result . of the inability of emyloyers to ob- . taini funds for pay rolls. High rates | of interes. are offered for money. | President Menocal is studying the of- | fers of American financiers to assist " during the crisis. He expects (o call a Cabinet meeting. The President says . that a solutior of the situation must he . based cn a guwrantee of sugar crops. | General Superintendent’s Office, St | Thomas, Oct. 19th —The cable between . San Juan, P. R., and Jamaica repaired, . restoring communication with Jamaica ' and all points beyond via this Company’s g lines. : St. John, Oct. 15th.—The Atlantic su ' gar refinery here is fclosed indefinitely . presumably because of the sugar crisis. ' Some 600 men are out of work. ; NEwW YORK, Oct. 13th 1920. ' Flour. Blendad Clears St. Lawrence krand | pr. brl. $10.50 . Meal, Kilndried per 100 bs $3.35 ' New Season’s Pork per bri. $37.00 Heavy Mess Pork per bbi. $31.00 + Sugar---Crystals aximum per gm Ibs : $8.03, Molasses Sugar 89° test. no quotation. Cotton, Middling Upland, at Liverpool per lb. 16 27-1004. Exchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.44 Exchange New York and London, sight $3.48 LouDCN, Oect. 18th 1920. Sugar, Denmerara Crystals, Govt. controll- ed price, duty paid 1295. 9d. " - Demerara Crystals free of con- trol. duty paid, 955.° 103s. " Moscovado Govt. co trolled price, duty paid, 1245. 9d. ! i free oi control duty paid 655. - 7Hs. o 1 fine 85s. German Beet 88°/, f.o.b. no sales. White Java sugar cif United Kingdom : nominai 80s. od. Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal. Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red no- minal per ewt 78, od. Cotto Medium Fine Sea Island. at Liv- erpooi per tb. nominal Bank of England rate of Discount per cent. 7. Consols 45.4 Three per cent rents in Pavis Fes. 53.75. Ail prices subjecet to correction