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Leader
shan that for W.
Robinson has not
paid much attention tom. Chamberlain's
answer to than question in the Horse [in this paper) as to the impropriety of Ex-
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SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON
the Woe-begone Condition of the
Spanish Ships He Saw, [Exclusive to "The Leader."]
Sir William Robinson, G.C. M. G., late Governor of Hong Kong, was seen yesterday by a Leader, representative in regard to the situation created in the Far East by the fall of Manila.
"I ara not surprised at the loss of the |Spanish squadron," said Sir Williato. "When ever any Spanish warships put into Hong Kong they were in such a woo-begone condi tion that they usually spent most of their time in the docks getting repaired. Manila
was very tyrannically governed. Before I came away the air was thick with tales of Spanish erualty, and of on being down as traitors and without trial, arily shol You have heard of the proposal no doubt te hand over the
Philippines to
Great Britain,
suggested the Leader representative.
do
not think it
it would
be of any use te
us," was the reply. All that is now necessary
to secure our position in that part is to thor longbly strengthen the fortifications of Hong Kong. Remember that we have un political
interests D South China, વો સ for
our commercial interests, I am convinced that British manufacturers need fear no com, petition. In regard to the apprehension of the other European Powers, do not think that America has any intention of holding on to the Philippines after war is over, I have heard, of course, that these islanda were coveted by Japan after her war with China, bul so far as I know that was a mere unconfrined Framon. Nor should we over-estimate the value " of the Philippines. They are very difficult to get at, being frequently swept by carthquakes, hurricanes, and typhoons."
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Not to send it to Mi-Chambalain
Sith Billinson
He may or may not have said What is treported, but
but he was not
Communicated with on the
fecions occasion d
being
on
the
utind list, perhaps we had bette leave him alone.
If you think otherwise. Will let me Sheath to you
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