FIFTY YEARS AGO
EUROPEAN POLITICS The political situation in Europe was the source of continual anxiety half a century ago, as can be seen from the following extract from tho Nkw Zealand Herald of February 11, 1888: "The feeling throughout Europe is now less confident of peace, owing to the increasing military activity of France. The Erench press is alarmed at the weakness of the Navy and declares that it is unable to encounter the Italian Fleet. Sir Charlts Dilke states that the abandonment of Turkey by Prince Bismarck looks ominous, and the idea of a rush on Stamboul by Russia is now quite feasible "The opinion is also expressed that if Italy a'hould be compelled to join in the fight to maintain her Mediterranean rights it is doubtful whether England would assist. A rumour has credence in diplomatic circles that Spain and Rumania, and probably Sweden, will be admitted into the Central Alliance." „/
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22960, 11 February 1938, Page 8
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