Great Britain and France.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7951, 14 October 1905, Page 2

Great Britain and France.

Ai Eicase for Ineretsing the Gents Ktrj. (Received Oct. 13, 9.35 p.m.) BERLIN, Oct. 13. The Berlin Poet draws from Le Matin's articles the moral that only the strong man can live in peace and safety, so that Germany must neither rest nor pause in the expansion of.her aavy. *r VIENNA, Oct. 13. fha Neue Frcio Press says it Is incumbent upon Great Britain to speak. It would cost her no sacrifice, and would destroy the web ol intrigue by making an official declaration. Good Sense of tbe German Gwernmtnt (Received Oct. 13, 10.57 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 13. Later Berlin advices are to tile effect that tho statements made to Count Mettcrnlch (German Ambassador in London) confirmed Count von Hulow's consistent confidence in Lord Lansdownc's previous assurances. It is also intimated that the German Government ,never for a) mot ment credited tho allege? British offer. GERMAN PRESS DISSATISFIED. .(Received Oct. 13, 11.35 p.m.) BERLIN, Oct. 13. Great soreness is felt in political circles at Berlin, and there is « depression oa the Bourse owing to he Matin's articles. It is semi-ofßcially intimated that Britain diplomatically proffered assistance. Notwithstanding the assurance that the allegations are fcaeei less, they are yet believed to have been inspired. The Kolnisehe Zeitung emphasises the necessity of taking the rcvelar tions seriously, and proving that St. Delcasse rolied on Britain id support a dangerously warlike policjr. ' The writer adds: "Britain : and Franca alcne are able to explain what led him to that conviction." Tho Kolmische's attitude is interpreted to moan that Germany is not (satisfied with the form of the British explanation awl desires a more formal official repudiation.