You remember that copies of the treaty were sent by the British Minister
and the Minister from Venezuela to their respective governments for
approval.

Both countries were satisfied with the treaty, and on the 14th of June,
Sir Julian Pauncefote, representing England, and Señor José Andráde, for
Venezuela, met and exchanged the notes of approval from their
governments.

There will be five members of the Arbitration Committee--Baron Herschel
and Sir Richard Collins for England, and Chief-Justice Fuller and
Justice Brewer for Venezuela.

As in the case of the proposed Arbitration with England, the King of
Sweden may nominate the odd man on the Committee. The two sides are to
try and agree on a fifth person to act with them, and if they fail to
agree the King of Sweden is to have the right to name him.

The Arbitrators are to meet in Paris, and must render a decision within
three months after both sides have stated their case.

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Several weeks ago we told you about Ellis Island, and the way immigrants
were received and handled there.

You will be sorry to learn that the whole of the government buildings on
Ellis Island have been destroyed by fire.

No one knows how the accident happened, but just after midnight a