THE WAR CLOUD.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 222, 6 September 1911, Page 5

THE WAR CLOUD.

FRANCE PUTS AN OFFER IN WRITING. [PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.] Berlin, Sept. 5. M. C'ambon, French Ambassador in Berlin, has handed written proposals to Herr von Kiderlcn-Wacch-ter, German Foreign Minister, who has submitted them to Dr. von Bcth-mann-Holweg, the German Chancellor. THE FINANCIAL BAROMETER. The bourse is depressed. french Naval demonstration. AN IMPRESSIVE REVIEW. NAVY PREPARED TO UPHOLD ITS PRESTIGE. Peris, Sept. 5. A sensation occurred at the grand naval review off Toulon. The battleship Brcnnus, in a mist, collided with a steamer, which had a large hole made in her bow. The passengers were thrown into a panic, but boats assisted ,and all were safely landed. The, Brennus continued her course and joined the fleet. Everything was done to make the review impressive. Ninety warships and crews ,numbering 30,000, were assembled. President Fallieres and Ministers, aboard the battleship Messena, passed down the lines amid much enthusiasm.

There were 200,000 spectators. Whole families slept on the beach over night.

Presiilent Fallieres and M. Delcasse (Minister of Marine) made speeches at a luncheon. They eulogised the Navy’s preparedness and the spirit animating it to uphold the country’s prestige.

RUN ON A SAVINGS BANK.

(Received 6, 11.15 a.m.) Berlin, Sept. 5. Senseless stories about Moroccan negotiations caused a run on the Steetin Savings Bank. THE GERMAN FLEET. REVIEWED BY THE KAISER. Berlin, Sept. 5. The Kaiser reviewed 99 ships at Keil in addition to submarine and torpedo boats. SPANISH OCCUPATION DEFERRED. , Madrid, Sept. 5. The intended occupation of Ifni has been deferred. WARSHIPS XT AGADIR. Tangier, Sept. 5. The Germans affirm that the German warships will remain at Agadir till Mannesmanns has secured all the mining interests at Sus.