, 1908-03-11

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an idea the Kaiser had never entertained,
or any other sane person. Lord Lands
owne said the correspondence was about as
private as the opening view of the Royal
ACADEMY, but he did not think it improper,
peing the sort of communication which
might pass verbally between a British Min
lister aud a foreign Sovereign without crit.
cism.
The foregoing is generally approved, with
the hope, as the Daily Telegraph says, that
me matter may be speedily dismissed to the
Limbo already overstocked with Germano-
phobe bogeys. Even Lord Rosebery's in
uendo that the editor of the Times is insane
is applauded by the Liberals. The chief ex-
ceptlons are the Standard, which is still dis
satisfied and wishes the correspondence to
De published, and the Daily Mail, which is
dissatisfied that no denial has been given to
the report that the naval estimates were pre-
maturely communicated to the Kaiser. The
Times remains thoroughly unrepentant, it
says that although the Kaiser wrote banter
ingly his letter is practically and substan-
TALLY an elaborate argument against naval ri
valry between England and Germany;eren yet
the letter may be influential, for the vote on
the naval estimates has not been taken. Ger
many's navy, it adds, is adapted chiefly
against England.
The character of the Kaiser's letter is
generally understood to be that he advised
Viscount Esher to busy himself with the
drains and leave the navy alone this refers
to Lord Esher's Improvement of the drain
age at Windsor Castle Wnile the Kaiser was
there.
1t is announced that the Prince OF Wa.es
will visit the Kaiser towards April.
An amusing feature is that oil the yellow
Journals reprove the Times for It's sensation
alism. However, disgust and WEAKNESS Of tne
matter has succeeded the excitement.
A Berlin telegram says that the kaia9r
thinks it extremely unjust tina. Gernaay
should be charged with responsibility for She
increase of the British naval programme,
as Germany adheres strictly to the
programme of 1900, despite the demands
of the Naval League, and moth ng more has
been done than replace the Oil sAlps nc
cording to the requirements Of he defence
Of German Trade.
Official relations are undis urbej, and il
the K,iser's letter were publish Il, these
Alone would suffer. Even the Opposition its
not supported the Times in It's German
views.
China having given satisfaction for the
Insult to the japanese flag, Japan undertakes
to control the trade in arms. Japan is press
ing other demands, but China represents
that further inquiry is necessary before "a
final adjustment.
A Picking telegram states that represent
tatives of ten of the leading firms of Eng
land, France and Germany are seeking con-
tracts for building and equipping warships,
to cost in the aggregate ten millions sterling.
A despatch from Brussels states that NJ.
Beerneart VIII oppose the Congo treaty on
account of it's grant to King Leopold, and the
recognition of his concessions e~ndangers the
treaty.
A party of American explorers, attacked
by natives and believed to be lost, have ar
rived at Kangamyka.
Advices from Valparaiso announce that
an Anglo american Syndicate has bought
the railway and nitrate fields for 100000
pounds.
The elections in Argentina have resulted
in a majority for the Government.
Ottowa, March 10th-The commission APP
pointed to enquire into the coliapse of the
bridge under construction across the SAINT
Lawrence River near Quebec on August
thirtieth last, report that the disaster was
due to defect of design and errors OF ludg-
ment the materials and workmanship were
excellent but present knowledge is INSULT
cient to enable jan economical construction
of such spans.
New York, March 10th-A telegram from
Port au Prince says it is expected that the
refugees will be tried while remaining IN the
consulates, and if convicted the powers will
request their pardon and embark them.
The foreigners ordered to be expelled have
applied for the protection OF their respective
governments.
New York. March 10th
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