ENGLAND'S FOREIGN POLICY.
DEBATE IN THE HOUSE Off
COMMONS.
THE REPORTED ANGLO-ITALIAN
ALLIANCE.
OFFICIAL CONTRADICTION,
[press association.]
London, February 23. In the House of Commons the Address* in-Reply was adopted.
Mr. Labouchere moved that an as-* surance was required from England to the effect that the report of the AngloItalian Alliance, which had not been officially contradicted, was not hostile to France.
Sir James Fergusson, Under-Secret tary for Foreign Affairs, in reply, denied that the Government had contracted a military or naval engagement with Italy, and also ridiculed the idea that any hostility was displayed by either nation to France. He expressed the opinion that the peace of Europe at the present time was more assured than, a year ago. He admitted there had been parleying between England and the other Powers.
Mr. Gladstone said that the assurances given by Sir James were satisfactory, and he was quite satisfied that Lord Salisbury's Foreign policy was generally sound. After discussion, Mr. Labouchera withdrew his motion, his object having been effected by the debate.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8985, 24 February 1888, Page 5
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