CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 19 November 1898, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

England and France.

M. Paul de Oassagaao, a wellknown Parisian journalist, in an article in " Autorite," says that, notwithstanding the withdrawal of France from Fashoda, Great Britain is pursuing a provocative course and adopting an insolent attitude. Shp appears anxious to subject France lo the la3h everywhere. He adds that the Franco-Russian alliance is a myth. 14 Le Soliel " says that after the Chinese war France pulled the chestnuts out of the fire for Russia After obtaining security in Manchuria she repaid France's services with flattering telegrams

The Eight Hon J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in an addres3 at Manchester, said that the relief obtained from a situation of acute tension and immediate danger was largely attributable to the spectacle presented by Great Britain of a united nation.

It would be folly to lax cautions until the danger ha. "

pasaed. He hoped the Frencn withdrawal from Fashoda indicated a recognition of the principle that Egypt must possess the whole of the Nile Valley, with all the territories previously held by the Mahdi. It was impossible that the sources of the Nile should be left in the hands of an unfriendly Power. Great Britain would not discuss that principle, but was willing to entertain boundary questions and guarantee commercial access to the Nile waterway. The posts which had been established by Major Marohand in territories formerly under the Egyptian Government must be withdrawn.

The tactics of France throughout the world had long been habitually directed to embarrassing Great Britain, but it was a great mistake to believe that Great Britain would ever yield anything to pressure. If the Fashoda incident had disabused others of this impression it had proved a blessing in disguise.

The " open door " policy in China bad been maintained hitherto but the position was not without anxiety. Further agreement with Russia respecting China wa9 desirable, if such an agreement was possible. It was well to remember that the trading interests of Great Britain, Japan Germany and America harmonised, but still Great Britain did not need an alliance for her own security. She was able to stand alone, aided by her children and sister nations whom she had helped to educate. He advocated Great Britain coming to an understanding with Germany and cordially co-operating with America.

The Parisian press, referring to Mr Chamberlain's speech, expresses astonishment that Great Britain is not content with the French evacuation of Fashoda, and fears that she intends to force a solution of all outstanding differences with France.