BRITAIN'S POSITION IN THE EAST

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9383, 9 March 1898, Page 2

BRITAIN'S POSITION IN THE EAST

(By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.), (Per United Press Association.) \ (Received March 9, at 10 a.m.) London, Maroh 8. In the House of Lords, Lord Roberts said a forward policy was essential in order to repel the Russian advance upon India. The policy of the British Government was inadequate. She ought to hold all the passes, and bring the tribesmen "under authority. He had no fears of the result of a conflict with Russia. India would only remain loyal while she believed Britain invinc'ble. The Marquis of Lanßdowne said the Government would keep open the great passes and trade routes on the northwestern frontier of India with a minimum of interference with the tribesmen. Earl Kimberly said the policy pursued by Lord Lawrence, Governor-General, with regard to India was obsolete. deveral other Peers supported the Indian Government. Replying to a question in the House oj Commons, Mr CurzSn stated that the disquieting news contained in a cablegram published in the Times with regard to Russia and China had not been confirmed. The Times says the Russian policy in the far East is by means of humiliation to inflict iujury to Britain in the eves of the Oriental nations.