FIFTY YEARS AGO
STRUGGLE FOR COLONIES Internationa! tension consequent on the bitterness arising out of competition for colonial - possessions was endangering the pence of Europe 50 yea ago. and cabled news reported nitermittent trouble in almost every theatre of activity. The following extract from the Xkw Zkaland Hkrat.d of May 18SS is a tvpical instance: — "Our cablegrams this morning show that the relations between I'ranee an Germany are becoming strained. "Ussia is stated to be claiming an indemnity for the Russians killed in the recent conflict on the Afghan frontier and to be demanding the dismissal ot Governor of Herat. This news is sip nificant. as showing a disposition on.tne •)art of Russia to intermeddle in \fo-han affairs. The l'fvptian Govern nent has confirmed its •o pav the bonds issued Jv\ (,i 'iordoii while delendin" KhiUtoi 11 ■ I'lie disgrace which already England m connection with Gord mission will be intensified d fuses payment on these notes.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23044, 23 May 1938, Page 6
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