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on Bermuda Island, is the seat of the colonial government. Pop. (1901) 17,585. These islands were discovered by Bermudez, a Spaniard, in 1522, and settled by the English in 1607, and are supposed to be the “still vexed Bermoothes,” mentioned in Shakespeare’s “ Tempest.” They are a favorite winter resort. | Bermudez, Remigio Morales, a Peruvian statesman, born in Tarapaca Province, Sept. 30, 1836; began busine in the nitrate trade in his native province. In 1854, as a lieutenant, he joined the revolutionary army, which finally overthrew General Ech: inique’s government. In 1864 he joined the revolution against President Castilla. In the war with Chile, he led the force that marched to Africa. When Caceres was elected President, in 1886, Bermudez was chosen Vice-President, and was elected President in 1890. He died in Lima, March 31, 1894.