The Bagdad Railway.
Mr Balfour, Prime -Minister, announced in the House of. Commgjw that the Government' had considered an alternative proposal to secure international of the AnatolianBagdad and to prevent differential treatment in favour of Germany. , . The-preposalf said.tbe Premier, did hot', Great Britain adequate security'for the relisation of such principles, and the Government was, therefore, unable to give -suggested assurances regarding its future policy. ; Reuter- message‘States that the refusal of the British Government to support the Bagdad railway and the consequent decision of British financiers not .to participate have caused consternation in Berlin. The promoters confess that they are considerably depressed.
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Manawatu Herald, 28 April 1903, Page 2
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101The Bagdad Railway. Manawatu Herald, 28 April 1903, Page 2
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