M. Delcasse.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7816, 8 May 1905, Page 2

M. Delcasse.

There arc many who contend that , M. Delcnsse has done more to keep \ the peace ol Europe intact during the last few years than any other . man aiUvc. Not only was he the . chief mover in thc Franco-Russian Alliance, but he was also the first French states-man to welcome King 1 Edward's overtures for n frienfly understanding between England' nnd France. Only recently he ngured once more in his favourite role when he entertained to lunch at thc Quai d'Orsai the Admirals representing England, Russia and France on the Dogger Hank Commission. He was born fifty-three years ago, and first made his mark as n political journalist. He was Oder.Secretary for the Colonics in 189}}, and Colonial Minister in the following year. It has been remarked that to-day „,» living foreign Minister can show such a record of triumphant statesmanship. He has raised Franco from th'-' depths of despair and compelled recognition and respect for her among; all th» Chancellors of the world. Rut undoubtedly h'o is admired und trusted in France mainly because of -his success in isolating Gerninnv,, for deep down in every Frenchman's heart is the feeling of intense bitterness toward the countrv which humiliated France a generation u"o M. Delcasse, in his quiet war, has established friendly relations with England, Russia and Italy, and for the .moment Germany stands almost alone. While this state of affairs continues Franco has little to fo,i' from the direction of nor Gorman Icon tier. The more solid section at the French people understands this | and.is grateful to the little man watli the penetrating eyes and polite ' manner who has aghicved the mar- ! veK