THE EUROPEAN OUTLOOK.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12405, 21 November 1908, Page 4

THE EUROPEAN OUTLOOK.

SPEECH BY SHI EDWARD GIIEY. [Psess Association — Copyright.] (Received Nov 20, 11.50 p.m.) London, Nov 20. Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Scarborough, acknowledged the Opposition leader's generous support of the 'Government's foreign policy. This "ejiabled us to create abroad an impression of stability. and solidity which was very valuable. He noted- that the difference between Germany and France regarding the trivial incident in Morocco had been setrled in a way consistent with the dignity of both. Referring to the crisis in Germany he referred to the fact that although the speakers in iihe Reichstag spoke their minds with exceeding freedom, none indicated hostility towards Britain or any other country. Until recently the Powers despaired of Turkey, yet the most wonderfu 1 and beneficent change seen in history had now occurred there. The good forces lying latent had suddenly gained the upper hand. The reformers had the army at tJieir back. Sir Edward continued that Britain must have and maintain a navy able to overcome any probable combination able to be brought againsti her. There was not half way house between complete safety and absolute ririn. Referring to the Near East Sir Edward Grey trusted that a conference of the Powers would dispose of the difficulties there, "but," he said, "you cannot force a conferonce and have a satisfactory result." He admitted that progress had been slow and now it was desirable that time should not be wasted. Some progress had been made this week, because Turkey had been assured of sympathy and fairplay in the Council of Europe. Further difficulties remained to be overcome, but tlio winter, ' which was unfavourable to action in the Balkans, was favourable to Councils. UNIONISTS AND THE GOVERNMENT. (Received Nov 21, 0.41 a.m.) London, Nov 20. Mr Balfour, in an address to 4500 people at Cardiff, in connection with the annual Conference of the National Union of Conservative Associations, declared that while the Government continued iihe traditional policy "of Lord Lansdowne and Lord Salisbury in foreign affairs, Unionists would do nothing "to weaken Britain's voice with the Councils of Europe.