THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.
(By Electric Telegraph— Copyjuoi t.) (.'Eli unitkd pexsk association.; Received May 18, at 7 p.m. London, Mny 17. Mr Herbert Sponcer, the Duke of Argyle and Sir C. Dilke havo expressed an opinion in favor of an Anglc-Amorican alliance. Received May 19, at 0.20 a m, London, May 18. In the House of Lords, Lord Salisbury, replying to a question by Earl Ivimber ley, declined to discuss Mr Chamberlain's speech without notice being previously given. Lord Salisbury, in making references to Japan, adopted a tone of marked friendliness. He Implied that the occupation of Wei-hai-wei was intended to convey to Japan Corea. (sic) Great Britain had maintained her rights in North China. He hoped the occupation of Wei-hai-wei would Inspire China with the courage to withstand her enemies and avert the despairing feeling that Russian domination was her Inexorable destiny.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7214, 19 May 1898, Page 1
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143THE EUROPEAN SITUATION. Oamaru Mail, Volume XXIII, Issue 7214, 19 May 1898, Page 1
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