THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 28, 18 September 1911, Page 5

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

GERMAN BANKS’ RISKS. GOVERNMENT’S INDEMNITY SCHEME. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright United Press Association. London, September 16. Mr. Oppenheimer, British ConsulGeneral at Frankfort, in his annual report, emphasises the serious risks Mncurred by Gorman banks financing ndustries on their present large _icale, and adds that the Government has a scheme ready whereby all withdrawals and deposits will bo legally stopped on the outbreak of hostilities, the Government holding itself responsible for one year’s interest. MORE HOPEFUL PROSPECT. London, September 16. Reuter’s Berlin correspondent reports that official circles state the French reply to bo thoroughly satisfactory, and that an agreement has been reached on a majority of outstanding points. BRITAIN’S PREPARATIONS. y London, September 16. Newspapers give some prominence to Lord Haldane’s preparations for the suspension of officers’ leave abroad, and the increased purchase of horses. GERMANY BUYING BRITISH COAL, f London, September 16. It is rumoured in Cardiff that German agents purchased 50,000 tons of steam coal. SETTLEMENT STILL SUSPENDED Berlin, September 17. Herr Kinderlin has informed M. Cambon that ho is unable to communicate Germany’s views on the latest proposal until Monday. JT Thn naval and military reservists r will disband as usual after the manoeuvres. . Paris, September 17. It is rumoured 1 that Germany is likely, to receive Spanish Guinea and the Island of Fernanddopa the price of recognition of certain Spanish claims in 'Northern Morocco. ■ T 1 A SECRET TREATY. \" ‘ . * .' * (Received 18, 8.5 aim.) y Paris, September 17. It is asserted that tlio French reply to Germany inquires respecting a secret HisparioGerman treaty, asks' for certain guarantees regarding this. . SPAIN vAND GERMANY. 0 . Paris, September 17. It. is reported in some circles that Spain has ceded Germany a port in, if not one of the Canary Islands altogether. ;