the Cubans for the
sake of humanity. The people say that Spain has been deaf to their
appeals, and their only hope is in us.

It is dreadful to think that such distress is being endured at our very
doors, and that we are powerless to prevent it.

It is no easy thing to be the President at such a time as this. Mr.
McKinley must be full of sympathy for these unhappy people, and yet his
first duty is toward the nation he has been chosen to govern; and he
dare not aid the starving Cubans, if by so doing he would bring the
horrors of war upon the people he has sworn to protect.

* * * * *

The war in the Philippine Islands seems to be raging as fiercely as
ever.

A report comes from Manila that the widow of Dr. Rizal has gathered a
company of soldiers together, and is leading them against the Spaniards
herself. She has already won two victories, it is said.

We told you all about Dr. Rizal on p. 254 of THE GREAT ROUND WORLD.

He was one of the leaders of the insurrection against Spain, but had
been careful to let no one know of this fact. One day, however, he
confided the secret to his wife, and she did not keep it to herself, but
told it to a person in whom she had every confidence. This person
betrayed her, and her husband was arrested and shot in consequence.

After her husband was executed she determined to devote her life to the
cause for which he had been sacrificed, and gathered a troop of soldiers
about her, and has since become one of the most daring leaders of the
insurgents.

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There is not much news from Greece this week.

It has been arranged that the armistice shall last until the terms of
peace are decided upon. If it is found impossible to come to terms,
either party must give twenty-four hours' notice before commencing to
fight again.

Both Greeks and Turks are forbidden by the armistice to gather troops on
the lands belonging to their enemy, so Turkey has had to stop hurrying
troops into Thessaly.

The Powers are now standing firmly by Greece, and will not give in to
Turkey's demand for Thessaly.

It is said, however, that Turkey will not give back the territory she
has gained, and that the Turks have begun to arrange a form of
government for the towns of Thessaly, and are acting very much as if the
province was already theirs.

The Ministers who represent the various nations of Europe are holding
daily meetings, and