THE ANGLO-FRENCH CRISIS.

Opunake Times, Volume IX, Issue 432, 1 November 1898, Page 2

THE ANGLO-FRENCH CRISIS.

MARCHAND WILL EVACUATE FASHODA.

MEN DYING OF HUNGER AND DISEASE.

FRANCE PLAYING A WAITING GAME. Paris, October 28. It is semi-officially announced that Fashoda will shortly be evacuated by Major Marchand. The French Geographical Society has sent greetings to General Kitchener, who, in return, eulogised Marchand. Latest information shows that both sides are making war preparations, but the intention is said to be pacific. London, October 28. The Stock Exchange is steadier, and there is a general recovery in all classes of stock. Consols now stand at 108 f Proclamations are ready for issue from the British War Office summoning the army reserve, militia and volunteer forces for active service. In the course of a speech at Aberystwith last night, Sir W. V. Harcourt, Leader of the Opposition, declared it was the duty of all people to support the Government in the time of unexampled crisis. London, October 29. The Times says the Cabinet endorsed Lord Salisbury’s policy with regard to Fashoda. The Standard states that the British Government has decided to show Major Marchand every hospitality and not to deport him from Fashoda, but to simply disregard his presence and not permit him to obtain munitions of war. The Paris correspondent of the Standard states that the condition of Major Maroband’s mission is such as to make it unable to tarry longer in Fashoda. His men are dying of hunger and disease, and Marchand intends to ask for permission to withdraw. The French Agency in Egypt telegraphed to the Government thatMarcband volunteered to bring his own completed despatches to Cairo, and has already reached Khartoum, leaving Lieutenant Germain in charge at Fashoda. Capetown, October 29. In the Cape Parliament Mr Shreiner, the Premier, stated that communications had been exchanged with the Imperial authorities relative to steps to be taken in the event of war with a European Power. He was informed that it was unnecessary at present to mobilise the forces. Paris, October 80. Lieutenant Baratier has left Paris, on his return to Egypt, carrying the French Government’s instructions to Major Marchand. London, October 30. The Paris correspondent of the Times anticipates that there is a prospect of France withdrawing Major Marchand from Fashoda, coupled with a refusal to enter into ulterior negotiations, her intention being to wait for a favorable opportunity to re-open the question.