Fear that the Algeciras conference will end without France and Germany reaching an agreement on the Moroccan question is expressed by the French press. People returning from China declare that the situation is very critical and a revolution is feared. The feeling against the present government is strong and the boycott of American goods is rigidly enforced. Religious fanatics destroy a French post in Sokoto, Central Africa. February 23.—The American Minister to China states that he sees very little reason for apprehension over China’s affairs. Wu Ting Fang, former Minister to the United States, says China is passing through a crisis. He justifies the boycott of American goods. All missionaries are advised by Assistant Secretary of State Bacon to move to places where they can be protected. Despatches from Algeciras state that the fear of war over Germany’s rejection of France’s proposals on the Moroccan question is growing less. Bills providing for general suffrage are introduced in the Lower House of the Austrian Parliament. Reports from St. Petersburg state that Count Witte has not resigned. A revolt against the Turkish Government is reported to be spreading in Yemen, Turkish Arabia. February 24.—W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., is attacked by a mob near Pisa, Italy, after his automobile runs down and injures a boy. Active preparations are being made at Manila for any trouble with China. Director General Ivanoff, of the Vistula Railroad, is assassinated at Warsaw, Russia. The Spanish Government distributes money in the famine stricken provinces to relieve the sufferings of the people and prevent disorders. The German Foreign Office states that there is little danger of war between Germany and France over the Moroccan question. French despatches say about the same. February 25.—More riots occur at Warsaw and Odessa, Russia. Six persons are killed and 15 wounded. The customs war between Austria and Servia ends. Servia agrees to Austria’s demands. Secretary Root says the United States has no right to interfere with conditions in the Congo Free State, Africa. President Castro, of Venezuela, declares he will clear his country of all foreigners, break up the Monroe Doctrine and humble France. Canada will appoint a commission to investigate life insurance business in Canada. Two packages of dynamite are found at a gate of the Forbidden City, Peking, China. February 26.—Despatches from Shanghai, China, tell of the murder of missionaries at Nan-Chang. Six Jesuits and two members of an English family are reported murdered. The remaining foreigners escaped to Kiu-Kiang in boats. Several missions at Nan-Chang and Kiang-se were destroyed, among them the American. February 27.—The Americans who escaped the Nan-Chang, China, massacre are reported safe at Kiu-Kiang.