IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14304, 15 March 1912, Page 6

IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE.

Sir John Findlay's book embodying tho results of his observations and experiences at the Imperial Conference last year, is reviewed on page 8. In a speech at Auckland on Wednesday night, Sir Joseph Ward reiterated his determination to retire from the Ministry. (Pago 8). Our Canadian Letter, from our Toronto correspondent, will bo. found on pago 2. An interesting article on tho progress of Professor Biekerton's .mission in tho Old Country, by our Londou correspondent, appears on pago 10. A budget of Australian items, from our special correspondent in Sydney, will be found on pago 4. Tho estimated crop yields for 1911-12 are given on pago 8. Our American correspondent has «n interesting article on "Unionism in America," dealing chiefly with the dynamite conspirators. (Page 10). Sporting items are oil page 10. Lord St. Oswald has presented Noiv Zealand with a valuable collection < f Captain Cook relics. (Pitgo 5). Tlio Admiralty report and Press criticism on tho iNavy Estimates appear on pago 7. Serious engagements, with heavy losses on both sides, have taken placo in Tripoli. (Pago 7). • Captain Amundsen, after completing his Australian tour, departs in quest of the North Pole.' (Pago 7). Tho Army's preparedness for waxhas been discussed in the House »:t Commons. (Pajo 7). Many conflicts between tho police and strikers havo taken place in Geilnany. (Page 7). A sleeping volcano is said to underlie the Culebra cut of the Panama CanrJ (Pago 7). Tho Republican troons have been defeated in China. (Page 7). The British Miners' Federation has offered to negotiate with the owners for a settlement. (Pace 7).