AFGHANISTAN.
THE BRITISH MISSION.
STATEMENT BY MR. . DANE
NO SIGN OF RUSSIAN
INFLUENCE.
By Telegraph.— Presß Association Copyright,
(Received May 8, 9.35 p.m.)
London, May 8. Mr. L. W. Dane, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, who led the recent British mission to Afghani stan, arrived'at Calais last night on his way to London. «-
In an interview, he said that after the completion of his negotiations with the Ameer a great durbar was held at Cabul. ' " •
The Ameer, at the durbar, announced the making of the treaty, and read the text of ib to the assembled chiefs. , E
The leading Afghans then presented an address to the Ameer, congratulating him on the making of the treaty, thanking the members of the British mission for their share in the negotiations, and expressing wishes" for the good health of King Edward and the Ameer.
Mr. Dane .says there was no sign of Russian influence at Cabul, and that the Amee. realises that his interests are identical with those of India.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12861, 9 May 1905, Page 5
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