IN THE EVENT OF WAR

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 252, 14 March 1913, Page 5

IN THE EVENT OF WAR

\ I ENGLAND'S POSITION".. CHAGRIN IN FRAXCE. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Paris. March 12. Several newspapers are disappointed and surprised at Mr. Asquith'., declaration that Britain had no obligation to send an armed force to operate in Europe. The Rappel says it is glad the qucst:on is settled, as anything is preferable to uncertainty. L'Hclair --iys it is Ii( >; bail that France should be iold she must count solely on herself. Other papers consider that England v.ill treat each separate case on its merits, which distinguishes an entente from an alliance. FRANt E AND ENCLISH HELP. CI" AR ANT EEING PEACE Ob" WORLD. Received l.'i. 11.15 p.m. Paris. March 13. T.e Temps, commenting on Mr. Asquith's statement, remarks that if Trance cannot count on the active cooperation of Britain, spontaneously offered in 1005, I WIS and Mill, that is an additional reason for augmenting her forces. M. Jaures suggests that as France and Germany do not intend aggressiveness an entente between France. England and Germany would guarantee the peace of the world. VIOLENT ANT [-FRENCH CAMPAIGN. GOVERNMENT'S DISAVOWAL. Berlin, March 13. The Government has issued a Note dissociating itself front the yiolent press campaign against France. It declares that the army's increase is not directed against the Republic, hut has been inspired by a desire to be ready for any attack. Meantime, the polemic continues to rage in Paris and Berlin. A WORD IN SEASON. Berlin, March 12. I lie Norddeutsche strongly rebukes the Cologne Gazette and other alarmists. I