The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-10

crisis which nscessitates the converting
Of the cabinet council must b very
sudden, a. the ministers were dispersed
on their holidaya It 10 quite possi-
BILE, 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 ques-
lions of Egypt and Madagascar. a list
Of IL outstanding difficulties between
France and England connected with
the frontie 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 Politique
Coloniale is unfriendly to the "verge
of discourtesy," adding: "And If 1t 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
Freuchmen that they have only to
brag and bluff enough to force Eng
land to surrender may easily lead 10
that belief"
The Pail Mall Gazette then contin-
ues: "The Daily Chronicle says war
between France and England must
be regarded as uncomfortable mad
ness. It may be madness, but is
not inconceivable. France must
be told courteously, but firmly, that
we do not have the slightest desire to
attack or provoke her, but If attacked
we shall defend ourselves to the last
extremity"
English Cupidity Exposed.
The Globe also expresses belief that
the calling of the cabinet council 10 due
to disputes with France, adding:
I'VE believe that there is no ground for
public alarm or suspicion, but we can
not surrender any part Of England's
right or shirk any part of her duties.
Our strained relations with France ere
not the matter of 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.
T. 10 knir hnf hn "a in
which We have allowed ourselves 20 be
outwltted In the far east during the last
year and the manner In which we
stood by while France partitioned our
heritage. Slam, has done much to per.
suade the more ignorant or hot-headsd
Frenchmen that England is not 90
very terrible after oil. Today's news
Of the blockade of the island Of NADIA
gascar Get at rest all DOUBTS
a. 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 panic or
war fevers, but We need assurance that
our interests will be properly safe
guarded and our allies protected. The
French will find that we shall have a
word to say about the Madagascar
question before 1t Is settled. and Lord
Rosebery 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
hitch in the negotiations with France
Madagascar They say the
reason is the necessity of discussing
important international questions, one
of the chief subjects to be brought up
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
the Chinese capital.
Activity in Army and Naval Circles.
LONDON, Oct. a-The secretary of
state for foreign affairs, tho earl Of
has been In communication
with the Indian government. and
have been made to con.
the English and Indian troops
in readiness 10 proceed further east It
is added that the sanction of the cab
met Is necessary before further steps
are possible. A dispatch from Ports
mouth says rumors are circulated there
extensive naval preparations.
The heads of departments at the dock
yard held conference today at which
the opinion of the officers was taken
the time the first division of
ships could be in readiness to
put to sea. The dispatch adds that the
training squadron's departure for the
West Indies has been postponed from
to Wednesday, and, If neces-
sary, the cruise Of this squadron will be
and the men on the train.
ing ships will be transferred to ships
which will shortly be commissioned.
BLOCKADE STORIES.
Tho French Deny Closing tho Ports Of
Madagascar.
ANTAIRAvo, Madagascar, Oct. IA
blockade Of the ports of the island Of
has been proclaimed by
France. The resident general has gone
to Tamatave. He has been in structed
70 take measures to protect the colon
|sts In the event Of war.
France Expects Ma. Trouble.
PARIS, Oct. 3.-The minister of for
sign affairs denies that q blockade of
Madagascar has been proclaimed by
France. The minister Of marine de-
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