The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-19
FRANCE MUCH INTERESTED.
The Egyptian Campaign of Great Britain
May Mean More Than Was Intended.

Paris, March 1S-Franoe is beginning
to realize that the recent conferences at
Berlin between the Austrian minister for
foreign affairs, the italian ambassador at
Berlin and the German chancellor, under
the auspices of Emperor William, and
with Great Britain party..to the under
standings arrived at, had more signifi-
canoe than was generally admitted. The
Encouragement of the Drelbund with
Great Britain as an active instance of a
silent partner was evidently only the first
stop in the direction of attempting to
make alterations in the map of Africa
with the consent or support of the Drei-
bund, this being the price agreed upon
with Great Britain for the latter's sup
port Of Italy. But behind the scenery SO
carefully arranged at Berlin there is, it
is believed by government and press here,
great deal going IN regarding which
explanations must be promptly furnished
by Great Britain or serious trouble may
follow.
Newspapers here generally approve of
the attitude of M. Berthlot, minister for
foreign affairs, in personally commune
eating to the British ambassador, the
Marquis of Dufferin, as announced at the
",
which might arise from the advance of
the British-Egyptian troops up the Nile.
A despatch to Figaro from Toulon, says
that Admiral Maigret's squadl on, which
has bean stationed in the Leyant, has
been ordered to proceed into Egyptian
waters.
Concerning this matter "Eclair" says:
The interview between M. Berthelot,
minister of foreign affairs and the
Marquis Of Dufferin, the British ambas-
sador, which took place yesterday, proves
that France is disposed to discourage a
policy which does not show sufficient re-
spect for the interests of France in Egypt.
France has many other grounds of OBJ
lection to England's engaging in an en-
terprise of advantage to herself, which is
not calculated to have a soothing effect
upon the various ministries.
The statement made in the despatch
from Toulon to the Figaro that the
French squadron in the 'Levant is or
dered to Egyptians waters is denied by
the government authorities.
France Disposed to Back Down.
Paris, March 18-It is semi-offfcially
declared that the utteranoes of M. Ber-
thelot, minister of foreign affairs regard
ing the gravity of the consequences of the
British expedition to Dongula do not
possess the meaning attached to them.
They merely referred to the question of
using the reserve Egyptians fund for the
| expedition.
Chamberlain Oh osen Lord Rector.
Glasgow, March ls.-The Unionist
member Of the Glasgow university has
chosen Joseph Cham berlain, secretary of
state for the colonial department.. as
their candidate for the office of lord rector
of the university.
Crew Was Cool and Brave.
Colon, March 1S-The steamer Finance
from New York, March 10, reports that
at midnight March IS. during a HURT
cane, a fire was discovered in the ships
port storeroom forward. The fire burned
until six in the morning and destroyed
the bulkheads and large quantity of
stores, blocks, sails, etc. AT 2 in the
put out by water which flowed through
the manholes, but were re-kindled at
O'Clock. The powder which was on
board the ship was thrown overheard
and the life boats launched. The officers
and crew behaved with great GOODNESS
and bravely. No lives were lost.
Disturbance Caused by Socialists.
Rome, March 1S-In discussion in
statement made to the Chamber by
Premier Rudini yesterday, Signor
Terri, Socialist, while delivering
Speech made an allusion to the crown
in connection with the late governments
African policy whereupon the President
called him to order. Terri retorted by
shouting that the Socialists were all anti.
| monarchists, which ELECTED cheers from
the Socialists and cries of dissent from
the other groups. The tumult was so
great as TO prevent the continuation of
Terri's speech.
ExPrenier Crispi was present. A
proposal to send a message of salutation
to England was loudly applauded by the
Chamber, despite the protests of Signor
Imbriani and other Socialists.