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He might have added that a lenient code will always

benefit most the most military nations, their object being to compel or tempt their adversaries to surrender. Mr. Reade's novel, "The Woman-Hater," is as lively as ever ; and a new novel has commenced, "Pauline," which promises well. There is the usual political article, this time on the Conference, which declares that "Turkey triumphs in the Conference" on all points, and that the retreat of Russia is a bond fide one, conse- quent upon the attitude of Germany.