French and British Interests

Pahiatua Herald, Volume VI, Issue 708, 12 October 1898, Page 2

French and British Interests

Marchand’s Withdrawal Insisted Upon. Trance says it is Impossible. Sritish Soldiers Dying “ like Flies.” The Whereabouts of the Khalifa. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. * icr Press At sociaUoa. London, October 10. The Daily Chronicle's Alexandria correspondent says that the Britishers from the Nile region are dying like flies from enteric fever. Lord Salisbury declares that Egypt’s rights in the Soudan are v unquestionable, and he insists on Captain Marcliands withdrawal. France replies that this step is impo -sible b tore Captain Marchaud's report has been received. Lord Salisbury consents to forward the message to Captain Marc hand. A Reuter's despatch says that the Khalifa and Ostnan Digna are concealed in Bara Forest iKordofanl, and are surrounded by mimical tribes. The Daily Telegraph says that both are making towards the Bed Sea, and may be easily captured. l'aais, October 10. A street in Paris has been christened Fashoda. London, Gctober 10. General Kitchener states that the , Shilloks, native tribes, have been inhabiting the Fashoda country. They deny the assertion of Captain M&rchand that they concluded a treaty with him asking for the protection of France. The Shilloks only assisted Captain Marchand, believmg that he was acting m conjunction with the British, and declare that they are delighted to renew their allegiance with the Khedive. The Times states that the situation is extremely serious, and the British are unable to retreat from their position.

Sir Edmund Monson, British Ambassador at Paris, has notified the French Government that all the Kbalifa's territories have passed to Great Britain and Egypt by the right of conquest. He assured M. Delcasse that it is Great Britain's fixed determination to vindicate her absolutely just claims.

General Kitchener has forwarded M. Delcasse's telegram to Captain Marchand instructing liim to report | via Cairo. General Kitchener states that if the Khalifa s defeat had been dej laved a fortnight Captain Marchand i would have been annihilated. Besides being dangerous, his position was unhealthy. Further, he will welcome orders to proceed to Cairo. Pams, October 10.

M. Delcasse assured Sir Edmond Mon son tiiat Captain Marciiani had no m.ssion. He was only an emissary oi civilization.