The British House of Lords rejects a measure granting Ireland home rule.

10 Aug.

The latest outbreak of hostilities in the Balkans is ended by the Treaty of Bucharest.

1 Sept.

Kuomintang forces in China stage an unsuccessful uprising against the repressive measures of Yuan Shih-k'ai's government. In October Yuan is reelected by an intimidated parliament.

23 Sept.

French aviator Roland Garros lands in Tunis, completing the first flight across the Mediterranean Sea.

10 Oct.

The Panama Canal opens.

11 Oct.

Victoriano Huerta, president of Mexico, declares himself dictator.

15 Nov.

Forces led by Mexican rebel Pancho Villa capture Ciudad Juarez, near the U.S.- Mexico border.