The United States was forced to intervene in Mexico, and seized Vera
Cruz.
Renewed racial bitterness in Japan against the United States because of
persistent exclusion of emigrants.
The Canadian steamship _Empress of Ireland_ sank with loss of a
thousand lives.
In Peru, a revolt overthrew the president and established a new and
more liberal government.
Irish Home Rule bill passed by the English Parliament despite violent
opposition.
Woman Suffrage voted in the Denmark parliament.
Severe labor riots in Italy.
The Albanians revolted against the foreign king imposed on them by the
Powers.
The Archduke of Austria and his wife were assassinated in Bosnia by a
revengeful Serb.
Turkey began reconstructing her navy under British guidance; and Greece
purchased warships from the United States.
The Chinese president dissolved his parliament and assumed dictatorial
power, promising to resign it when the people were trained in political
knowledge.
The long-threatened European War broke out at last.