The Situation Grave.
The British Premier Reticent.
The Captured Malacca
Received July 28, at 7 51 a.m. London, July. 27 The Times Ray' 9Mr Balfouc's guarded tone and studied moderation does not remove the impression that the situation ia prave. -' ; ■ ■
Mr Balfour, in replying to Mr Bowles, said she'status of the volunteer .flest waa under, discussion Tae Government deprecated any discussion in the House and declined to hold out a hope that the Government would take advantage of recent occurrences to seek to avoid°tbeir obligations under tha declaration of Paris.
The cruiser Astrea saw the Malacca on Monday oil; Cape Bon. The cruiser Suffolk. has gone to Algiers.
. It is reported, at Tokio that the steamer Teinan escaped sinking "because the warships were unable to take the women and children aboard.
Bebmm, July 27. Krupp's factory is working overtime to execute Bussian orders.'
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7900, 28 July 1904, Page 5
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