BRITAIN AND FRANCE
[UNITED press AS3OCIATION. j (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. COPYEICHIT) London, November 14. The British cruiser Magicienne called upon the French steamer Cordova to heave-to 70 miles from Delagoa Bay. The Cordova took no notice and the Magicienne fired blank cartridges across her bows. The French steamer then stopped. She was released after the examination of the manifest. French newspapers are clamouring for an apology and indemnity in connection with the incident. Paris, November 16. It is semi -officially announced here that the French Government awaits the report of the captain of the steamer Cordova, which was fired upon near Delagoa Bay. beforo taking diplomatic action.
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Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 515, 18 November 1899, Page 2
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