25 APRIL 1931, page 3

Islands In Revolt The Portuguese Government Announced...

surrender of the rebels on four islands in the Azores, induced, apparently, by the use of that favourite Portu- guese weapon, the ultimatum. The Government added that the......

Bank Rate 8 Per Cent., Changed From 3i Per Cent.

on May 1st, 1930. War Loan (5 per cent.) was on Wednesday 10411; on Wednesday week, 1041 ; a year ago, 103-,6,. Funding Loan (4 per cent.) was on Wednesday 931 ; on Wednesday......

The Foundling Site Before April 30th Generous Donors Must...

forward and help to save the Foundling Site for the children. How great a boon to them it is, is shown by the fact that attendance during the eight days on which the Easter......

* * The " Spectator " * Mr. J. B. Atkins

has given up regular and routine work for the Spectator, though we are glad to say that he will continue to write for us from the country. The Proprietor of the Spectator gave,......

Disraeli Monday Was The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Lord...

death. He would have been flattered at the widespread attention which the event received, following the appearance in recent years of much biographical literature, including the......

* * The Naval Discussions M. Massigli Is Now In

London, with the further sug- gestions. of the French Government for their naval agreement with Italy. These suggestions are understood to be of a definite and precise nature,......

* * . * * The United States And Central America

The recent disturbances in Nicaragua have spread north- wards up the Carffibean seaboard to Honduras. United States warships have followed their course, but not closely enough......