The age-herald., 1898-10-25

reception of four battalions of infantry, l. 800 marine and 600 artillerymen.
 The municipal council has decided to close the schools, and the school houses will be used for lodging the troops.
 The naval authorities have been ordered to expedite the preparations for the out fitting of the new squadron.
 The newspapers here today warmly praise the exposition of the French side of the Fashoda question presented by the minister of foreign affairs, M. Delcasse, in the yellow book, on the subject issued yes- terday.
 The Figaro says: eff the British govern- ment rejects Frances modest and just pro- posals. 1t can only be because the govern ment of Great Britain desires before every thing else the humiliation of France"
 The general tone of the French press comments is reflected by the Eclair, which remarks:
 "An agreement regarding Fashoda can be arrived at provided Great Britain does not persist in asking for the immediate re- call of Major Marchand. But as to an out let on the Nile we have an absolute right thereto and will brook no refusal"
 The Steele, after urging peace, says: France would hardly come off better in war with England than did Spain in the war with the United States. France would be better employed in developing her colon ies than in a war with England"
 The Autoria declares that France ought never to have gone to Fashoda, adding: 'It was stupid mistake and now Eng use talking. we shall have to get out. otherwise there will be war, which would be madness"
 Ordered to Mobilize
 f4alifax N. S., October 24.-The command CTS of all warships of the British North American squadron have received orders to mobilize at Halifax. ~
 The Pallas, Talbot and Indefatigible will come here at once, together with two tor pedo boat destroyers now at Bermuda The torpedo boats at the dock yards are being overha uled
 The crew of the flagship Renown will be sent to Lawler's Island this week for field practice. The Renown went to sea this morning for heavyy gun practice.
 Mis sivings DissiI at
 London, October 25-The Fashoda yellow book issued by the French government hav- ing caused some slight misgivings in this country as to Lord Salisbury's firmness in dealing with the French ambassadors, Baron De Courcel, speedy dissipation of these fears followed the publication of yes- terday's blue book. It is especi- ally welcomed by the London papers, isfaction notably at the view of the Egyptian regent, who is held to nullify entirely the French idea that England lacks the approval of the Egyptian government
 The Times says: Lord SalisburyS s yer sion of the interview with Baron De Cour eel is decidedly a dispatch to relieve tn. British mind."
 The Standard says: "The blue book re- moves apprehensions regarding Lord Sails bury's position, which 1t would have been unfavorable to leave uncorrected."
 The Daily News thinks the blue book confirms the impression left by the yellow book, namely, that France is seeking a loophole.
 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Chronicle claims to have authority to say that decision has already been taken by the French government speedily to evacuate Fashoda, and M. Delcasse the French foreign minister, will do his utmost to facilitate pacific solution.