George and his sons.

There have been wild rumors of making the King give up his throne, and it
was reported that a Russian vessel was moored off the Piræus to rescue the
Royal Family in case of need.

These stories have not been verified, and probably have little truth in
them. When Greece calms down a little she will learn that her King has
been doing the best he could for his country and his people, and their old
kindly feelings for him will return.

The Royal Family have kept themselves quietly in their palace during the
worries, the Queen and Princesses working unceasingly for the relief of
the sick and wounded.

* * * * *

Important news has reached us from Cuba.

Gomez is in Havana Province, and it is said that the Spaniards were
defeated in a battle at Guines, thirty miles from Havana.

The city of Havana is once more in a state of excitement. As usual, the
authorities deny that there are any insurgents in Havana Province, and as
usual the people do not believe a word of their proclamations, and are
terrified lest the city be bombarded by Gomez.

The first news of the nearness of the insurgents was brought by a few
Spaniards who formed part of a garrison at Bermeja, a small town on the
borders of Havana Province.