THE ANGLO-FRENCH TROUBLE

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10133, 15 November 1898, Page 4

THE ANGLO-FRENCH TROUBLE

A Suspicious State of Affairs Britain not out of the Wood A Dark and Menacing Horizon America a New Elemental Force Identical Interests With Great Britain England Alert and Ready [per press association.] [by electric telfgraph — copyright.] (Received November 14, at 10 p m.) London, November 13. Sir Edward Grey, Parliamentary Secretary of the Foreign Office in the late Liberal administration, speaking at Ashington, said that the withdrawal of the French from Fashoda had only settled one acute point of the Egyptian question. Mr Asquith, in the cours.6 of an address at Padiham, said that the horizon everywhere was dark and menacing. America's advent as a colonising Imperial Power was a good omen for the future, as she was certain to become a great Power in the Far East, where her interests were identical with those of Groat Britain. The Hon Mr Ritchie, speaking at Swinton, said that Great Britain was not yet out of the wood. It is reported that five battleships belonging to the British Naval Reserve will proceed to Gibraltar. The Channel fleet is returning from its cruise in the Mediterranean. The Second Reserve will be despatched to cruise round the British coast. New York, November 14. At the banquet to . General Miles, there was a remarkable demonstration of cordiality to England. The ladies joined in cheering the General. . London, November 14. It is reported that a strong French force is marching upon El Obeid, the capital of Kordofan. (Received November 15, at 0 20 a in. ) Cairo, November 14. Major Marchand aud M. Baratier have started from here on their return to Fashoda. They expect to reach Jibutil in June.