EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 367, 15 November 1898, Page 2

EUROPEAN SITUATION.

LOED SALISBUEY'S SPEECH DISCUSSED. AMERICAN POLICY. (by electric telegraph—copyright). Paris, November 12. The full text of Lord Salisbury's speech at the Guildhall hag been published by the French press, and has awakened misgivings throughout France. Several journals now recognise it as Great Britain's last warning to this country. • The Figaro in commenting on the situation, considers that M. Delcasse, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, acted rightly in treating the Fasboda incident as merely an accidental diplomatic difference, and adds that Russia and France are united on all great questions. Berlin, November t2. Lord Salisbury's speech has attracted considerable attention here. The German press regards it as a declaration that the peace of the world is seriously imperilled and that Great Britain is resolved to resist, by force, if necessary, any further encroachments upon British interests whether by France or Russia. St. Petersburg, November 12. The leading Russian journals in their comments on the general European situation, betray an uneasy tone, and recommend watchfulness and the adoption of precautionary measures for the defence of the vital interests of the Continental Powers. New York, November 12. All the newspapers here comment on the references contained in Lord Salisbury's speech to the new part which America is destined to play in European affairs. The New York Tribune says that the object of Anglo-American policy is to extend con-inerce by peaceful means. The New York Times considers that America requires an ally in the Far East, and that it would be expedient to proclaim the " open door " policy with regard to the Philippines, as otherwise she would be unable to withstand the opposition of France, Russia and Germany.