Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-10-12

Va tho Caoiuct Couucll must pe very
sudden. as the ministers were dispersed
on their holidays. 1t Is quite possi--
bic, however, that propositions have
been made TO settle various differences"
The paper refers to AN article printed
today in the Polltique Coloniale of
Paris, which reflects the views of
Minister of Colonies NJ. De Licasse,
and which gives, exclusive of the oues-
tions of Egypt and Madagascar, u list
of IL outstanding difficulties between
France aud England connected with
the frontier and other disputes in the
African colonies.
The Politique Coloniale says that
many OF these have practically been
settled and none of them would Justify
q rupture, unless one country was bent
| upon picking quarrel with the other,
which the paper adds is not the case.
The Pail Mall Gazette, in spite of
this, says the article in the Politiuue
Coloniale is unfriendly to the "verge
OF discourtesy," adding: "And IL it Ie-
fleets the spirit in which the French
ministers intend to discuss difficulties
with England, we may prepare for
trouble sometime. We do not wish to
quarrel with France, but, on the other
hand. we are indisposed TO permit
trespassing upon our unquestioned
rights. The bullying spirit which tells
Frenchmen that they have only to
Drag and bluff enough to force Eng
land to surrender may easily lead 10
that belief"
The Pail Mall Gazette then contin-
ues: 1.-THE Daily Chronicle says war
between France and England must
be regarded as Uncomfortable mad
ness. 1t may be madness, but is
not Uncomfortable. France must
be told courteousiy. but firmly, that
we do not have the slightest desire TO
attack or provoke her, but ii attacked
we shall defend ourselves 10 the last
extremity"
English Cupidity Exposed.
The Globe also expresses belief that
the calling of the cabinet council is due
TO disputes with France, adding.
1--WE believe that there is no ground for
public alarm or suspicion, but we can
not surrender any part of Englaud's
right or shirk any part of her duties
Our strained relations with France ere
not the matter of Ia days growth, nor
connected entirely with Madagascar.
We have points OF contact with the
French throughout the world and each
is possible of having fostered an irrita-
ton which may easily become strife.
1t is certain that the tame way in
which we have allowed ourselves 10 be
outwitted in the far east during the last
year and the manner in which we
stood by while France partitioned our
heritage. Siam, has done much to per-
suade the more Ignorant or hot-headed
Frenchmen that England Is not so
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of the blockade of the island of NADIA
as to the immediate business of
tomorrow's cabinet council. The
ministers have decided upon a
resolute course of action and the pub
lie will await with anxiety the news of
their decision. We want no l,nic or
war levers, but we need assurance that
our interests will be properly safe
guarded and our allies protected. The
French will find that we shall have n
word to say about the Madagascar
question before 1t Is settled, and Lord
Rosebsry may rely upon the unionists
to support him loyalty and heartily in
the Interests of the EMPIRE
Foreign Once Denies Serious Trouble.
LONDON, Oct. 3.-The officials of the
foreign office deny that the summon.
ing of the cabinet tomorrow is due to u
hitch in the negotiations with France
regarding Madagasca They say Tho
reason Is the necessity of discussing
important international questions, ono
of the chief subjects TO be brought ur
being the safety of British subjects
resident in China. A dispatch was re-
ceived at the foreign Office today from
the British consul at Pekin stating
that he Is making arrangements to in
sure the safety of British residents al
the Chinese capital.
Activity In Army and Naval Circles.
LONDON, Oct. 3.-The secretary Of
state for foreign affairs. the earl o.
with the Indian government. and
preparations have been made to con
centrate the English aud Indian troops
in readiness 10 proceed further east. L
Is added that the sanction Of the cab
met Is necessary before further step.
are possible. A dispatch from Port,
mouth says rumors are circulated there
regarding extensive naval preparations
The heads of departments at the dock
yard held conference today at which
the opinion of the officers was taker
regarding the time the first division o
reserve ships could be in readiness Il
put to sea. The dispatch adds that tn,
training squadron's departure for tn,
; West Indies has been postponed from
Saturday to Wednesday. aud, If neces
sary, the cruise of this squadron will bt
abandoned, and the men on the train
ing ships will be transferred to ship
which will shortly be commissioned.
CONFLICTING BLOCKADE STORIES
) The French Deny Closing the Ports o
Madagascar.
} ANrAlRAvo, Madagascar, Oct. al
block ade OF the ports of The Island Q
| Madagascar has been proclaimed b.
france. The resident general has Von
} 10 Tamatave. He has been IN structe,
to take measures to protect the colon
lists in the event of war.
France Expects No Trouble.
PARIS, Oct. 3.-The min isier of for
eigu affairs denies that n blockade q
Madagascar has been proclaimed b.
, France. The minister of marine de
clares before such a step could be takel
the European powers would have beei
! informed of the inteniion of France
lie Matin says: Once our difference
|, with the Malognsy government ale set
tied there will be no pretext for
Franco British conflict. The relation
between the two governments Wei
never tranquil.
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