The Sultan has persisted in his refusal to give up Thessaly until this money has been paid, and to meet this objection the German Kaiser proposes to take charge of Greece's pocketbook and see that she settles her debts. Greece has something to say on this subject, however. Her ministers will not hear of any such arrangement, and it was rumored that King George would abdicate if Germany's plan was carried out. In addition to this, there is a likelihood of fresh trouble in Crete. Turkey has been trying to send fresh troops to the island to re-enforce her present army. The admirals of the allied fleets have sternly objected to any such proceeding, and, learning that the Turkish troops are on their way, have refused to allow them to land, threatening to use force to prevent them, if necessary. * * * * * It is now openly stated in Havana that General Weyler is to leave Cuba as soon as it has been definitely settled what leader is to take his place. Having failed in all his attempts to pacify the island, General Weyler was seized with a great idea the other day. He decided to meet Gomez and discuss the making of peace on the terms of Home Rule for Cuba. General Weyler has frequently tried to obtain an interview with Gomez, but has not been successful. Since the killing of Maceo the Cuban leaders have been very careful how they trusted themselves in the hands of their treacherous foe. On this occasion General Weyler sent his messenger to Gomez, with a very polite request. Gomez, however, wasted neither time nor politeness over his reply. "Tell your general," he said to the messenger, "that I do not consider him a man of honor, and that he has lowered himself too deeply to be on a level where he can confer with me." The insurgents are in great numbers around Havana, and are making constant attacks on the suburbs of that city. Their force is now so strong that no one can leave the city by land, and no provisions can be brought into it. It was decided that an army should be led against the besiegers, and General Weyler (having been commanded to do so from Madrid) decided to lead this army himself. He found himself so hemmed in by insurgents that he was unable to leave the city except by boat, as all the roads are now in the hands of the Cubans. * * * * * The results of the military bicycle trial on Long Island were most satisfactory. The company started out with thirty-two men, and arrived home with twenty-eight, three having been sent back on business, the fourth man being the only one whose wheel was too badly damaged to be ridden. The company travelled three hundred and ninety-eight out of the five hundred miles planned. The rest of the distance could not be made on account of the dreadful weather. It rained every day of the trip, and the soldiers had to contend with muddy roads from start to finish.