THE CONGO.
BELGIUM IMPRESSED. Brussels, February 28. '■ Belgium is profoundly impressed by the minatory tone of Sir Edward (Jrey'a Congo speech. King Leopold's professed .willingness to dispose of hi} private tights in the King'* Domain in the Congo (or five million sterling provokes sharp criticism.
THE BRITISH MENACES. RESENTED BY BELGIANS. "BELGIUM HER OWN MISTRESS." Received Ist, 4.43 p.m. ■« Brussels, February 29. ' In the Belgian Chamber of Deputies M. Bciollaert, replying to Sir Edward Grey's menace?, declared Belgium was her own mistress, and not responsible to England or any other country. Also that she refuses to accept any advice as lo the control of matters that are purely Belgian* and refuses to circulate a translation of the British White Book regarding the Congo. The Chamber, by 76 to SC, supported M. Schollaert.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 61, 2 March 1908, Page 3
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132THE CONGO. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 61, 2 March 1908, Page 3
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