THE CONGO QUESTION.
BRITAIN WAITING AND HOPING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Reoeived Itl, 11.35 p.m. London, December IU. In his speech at Beswick, Sir Edward Grey (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) referred to the Congo, remarK- j ing that the question would oe unsettled until the Congo was placed in the hanfls of a government elected and responsible to a tree parliament. He added that Britain was waiting in the hope and expectation that tic Congo would receive the treatment tliat civilised countries give their' colonies. "AN INSULT TO BELGIUM." Received 16, 11.35 p.m. Brussels, December 111. ' In the Belgian Chamber, M. Renkin i declared that the British press and platform attacks on the Congo were a gnue i insult to Belgium. The Congo could - bear comparison with other countries. ! t He urged unity and order and that they '. I should oppose all foreign interference.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 266, 17 December 1909, Page 2
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145THE CONGO QUESTION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 266, 17 December 1909, Page 2
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