THE NIGER.
C IM S OF FRANC E . London, Febinurj 7. The Times asserts that France bus no right to a territorial outlet by way of the Lower Niger, any such claim having been determine'! iu tho interests of Britain. From West Afiica it is reported that a severe conflict "ion th<> French troops and the Baribas tribesmen has taken place at Nikkn. The Baribas lost heavily. Tho French, together with friendly natives, lost Tho Temps, referring to the. stagnation in the negotiations relating to the Niger, says tho position has been brought about to suit the purpose of Mr Chamberlain more than to assist Lord Salisbury in the matter. Tt also asserts that Britain's demands required the exclusion of Franco from the navigable portion of the Niger.
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Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 245, 10 February 1898, Page 3
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