which made people think that he had been elected president.

The election was very orderly. Maso was elected president by a large
majority, and Capote vice-president. Maximo Gomez was made
commander-in-chief of the Cuban forces.

The fact that the election had been accomplished in such a peaceful
manner is considered a proof of the great strength of the revolution,
and has made a good impression on the world generally.

* * * * *

Those dreadful Austrian deputies are still quarrelling!

The Reichsrath reassembled a few days ago, and continued to indulge in a
mild form of misbehavior, which suddenly developed into the most
shocking riot that has as yet occurred.

The old language question came up.

A number of petitions had been presented to the Parliament against the
decree making it necessary for officials in Bohemia to understand both
the German and Czech languages.

It was proposed, as these petitions were nearly all alike, that one
would be chosen from them and read to the House, and the others merely
accepted as reiterations of the same sentiments.

This project raised a most fearful outcry from the opposition, and was
the signal for such a scene of violence that the very visitors in the