MISCELLANEOUS.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

London, July 22. In the course of a speech, Mr Lloyd-George, President of the Board of Trade,' stated that government by favored families bad ended, and that government by the people had already begun, by dealing with the feudal system of land tithes and the oppression by priestcraft. Next year they intend to free the schools lands. If the Lords barred the way they would be settled also. He said the Lords could play at being legislators as long as they pleased. Mr George described Mr Balfour as an ideal leader, of the highest type of the statesmanship of graceful incompetence. Paris. July 22. The Budget Commission of tbn Chamber of Deputies has voted £200,000 for airships of the Patrie type. St. Petersburg, July 22. A military balloon with four officers, which ascended at Czarskooselo on Friday, has been found in the Baltic with the officers missing. It is feared that they have been drowned. Berlin, July 22. Prince von Bulow, German Chancellor, interviewed by a French journalist, said he rejoiced at the improved relations between France and Germany. He denied that Germany' desired colonial expansion. The fleet was intended only to protect commerce. In the course of an interview, Piince von Bulow, the Gorman Chancellor, said be did not anticipate trouble between Japan and the United States, and he added that he did not believe in the "Yellow Peril." The Japanese were too serious and sensible to threaten Europe. Sydney, July 22. The Canadian Lacrosse team defeated New South Wales by 11 points to nil. Brisbane, July 23. A number of Kanakas have waited on the authorities and the Governor and expressed fear of being muidered if deported to Malavta. The Governor sympathised with them.