International Relations.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3585, 14 October 1905, Page 3

International Relations.

London, October n. Le Matin’s statements that Britain gave a verbal assurance that in the •yenl of a German attack on France, (he would invade Germany, has caused a profound sensation in France, and has created a revulsion Of feeling in M. Delcasse’s favour. The Times'says the statement is inopportune and will probably en venom passions which are already too Inflamed. The English press do not credit that England voluntarily gave France a verbal assurance of "specific action in th«s tvent of war. Pains, October n. The prominent members of the Opposition and the leading Parisian «ditors were invited to a secret dinner at M. Besancon’s house to meet Baron de Rosen, the German Ambassador in Paris,. Several declined and others who attended indicated their unwillingness to be placated on Germany’s terms, M. Lawzaun, writer of Le Matin’s revelations, declares that M. Delcasse did not inspire the articles re Britain’s alleged offer of assistance to France in the event of the latter becoming involved in war with Germany, St. Petersburg, Oct n.

The Viedomosti boasts that Nor way’s leanings have always been Russian. Hitherto she has been checked by Sweden’s predominance but now they will be able to develop their common political and economic interests. The paper urges Russia to negotiate for a naval base in Norway and a general understanding between tho countries.