Notes

Aux Ecoutes, Paris periodical, said: "A most important political fact is in the act of being realized on the other side of the Atlantic. President Coolidge, with that coldness which characterizes him, is taking the political direction of the Republican Party into his own hands and not a single person of the Grand Old Party dares to lift a finger when he speaks. Despite the oratorical efforts of Hiram Johnson, the brawling, squalling California demagogue, Coolidge will be the Republican candidate at the next election. And no matter who the Democratic candidate is, Coolidge has the strongest chance of election." The heading to this article was AN AMERICAN MUSSOLINI.

During the week the dollar was worth 19.81 francs--the lowest point in history.

The Chamber of Deputies passed the bill for the issue of postage stamps commemorative of the Olympic Games to be held in France during the present year.

The annual scare provided by the rising Seine once again alarmed Paris. Heavy rain and a thaw of snow in the mountains have swollen the river to such an extent and at such an early date as to cause the liveliest apprehension. The feet of the Zouave on the Alma Bridge were reported covered with water--which meant a considerable rise.

Subscriptions to a 3,000,000,000-franc 6% lottery loan for work in the devastated areas during the current year were reported about to be invited by the Government.