The Imperial Protestant Federation sends a petition to King Edward, of England, asking him to refuse consent to the marriage of Princess Ena to King Alfonso of Spain. The new railroad over the Andes Mountains between Santiago, Chili, and Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, begins operations. February 13.—Another revolution is started in Santo Domingo. St. Petersburg police save one of the Government banks from a mob of revolutionists. Another armed revolt is frustrated at Kharkoff, Russia. Many political prisoners are being sent to Siberia. Reforms are being agitated in Persia which may result in that country’s being given a constitution. Despatches from Algeciras state that the United States will finally settle the dispute between France and Germany over the Moroccan question. Venezuela offers to arbitrate her differences with France. The British Parliament meets preliminary to the formal opening on Feb. 19. February 14.—Balfour and Chamberlain agree on a protective policy for England. This will have no effect at this time, as a new Parliament overwhelmingly in favor of free trade has just been elected. Despatches from Algeciras indicate that the American delegates to the Moroccan conference are gradually bringing France and Germany to a settlement of their dispute. The secret has leaked out that America, England and Japan have had a secret agreement concerning China since the close of the Russo-Japanese war. A monument at El Caney in honor of the Americans who lost their lives during the siege of Santiago is unveiled. February 15.—Fearing an outbreak in China, two of Admiral Sigsbee’s cruisers are sent to reinforce the American Far Eastern fleet. St. Petersburg reports show that the Russian Terrorists hire boys to throw bombs. The situation at Algeciras is unchanged. February 17.—The Czar of Russia prevents a disruption of his Cabinet by bringing about peace between Premier Witte and Interior Minister Durnovo. General Linevitch turns over his command of the Russian troops in the far East to Gen. Grodekoff. St. Petersburg police arrest a band of Terrorists and discover enough poisons to kill half the population of St. Petersburg. It is discovered that China has placed orders with German manufacturers for 1,000,000 small arms and 100 cannon. Venezuela completes all preparations for war. The Venezuelan Government appoints Guzman Garbiras to succeed M. Veloz-Goiticoa as Minister to the United States. February 18.—Clement Armand Fallières, recently elected President of the French Republic, assumes his duties. The Russian Government orders the Governor General of East Siberia to prevent Capt. Einar Mikkelson from hoisting the American flag on any island which he may discover in the Arctic Ocean north of East Siberia and between Wrangel Land and the Parry Islands.