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RECENT ANGLO-GERMAN

RELATIONS.

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de demands which were in effect pet a rortifiontion of the frontier but a session of the French Congo which it was bribisly impossible for the French to encede.

Ind heard that the mogotiations were

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still proceeding and still hoped they might lead to a satisfactory result, but it must be understood that if they were unsuccessful A very embarassing situation would rise. FULL STATEMENT BY SIR I pointed out to Count Metternich tlist the Germans were in the closed port of Agadir, "EDWARD GREY.

that according to native is they were landing and negotiating with the tribes so LONDON, Nov. 27. that for all we know they might be seqair The Hanse of Commons was crowded ing concessions there, and that even the this afternoon in view of Sir Edward Grey German fing wisht have beon hoista at

Agadir,

adir, which was the most suitable port momentons prononcement on foreigs on thist coast for a naval base.. We could affairs, The House prosented an animated | not to what extent the situation might appearance, there being many distinguished be altered to our diandvantage, and if the persganges in the galleries, including Angola e liiged to do something to watch over British interests and to become Sir Edward Grey, on tising, revived an party to the discussion of the matter, ovation. Pesnid: Herr Kiderlen Waechter The longer Gormans remained at dir has already minde not a complete but a large the greater would the risk of their develop disclosure of what passed in conversation ing a state of affairs which would inske it

etween Count Metternich in London and

more difficult for them to withdraw and myself. In diplomatic procedure it is very mere necessary for us to take some step to nnus to make public au sccount of con-

protect British. interests. voration without first consulting the gay all this now while we were still waiting other parly to them. In this case I know

in the hope that the negociations with cothing until I read the published account. France, would succued, for if I did not say I understand that the exigencies of the this now it would essec resentment later if situation in Germanny made it impossible Germany had been led to suppose by our for me to be ensuite. I am not making previous silencs that we did not take an immediately concerned to term au estimate truth of the uetual facts as they exists. (Taking Cargo on Through Bills of Lading to any complaints to that, but it has laid upon me the necessity of disclosing what 1 think it is necessary to put before the Homse as to the part which we took,

bassadors, Peers and officials.

a

interest in the mattor.

I wished to

Count Metternich was unable to give me any information but deprecated the assump

Herr Bethmatin, Hollveg and Her tion that what I had sketched as possible Kideron Waechter in already disposed of damago to British interests was accomplish pae misapprehension. It habeen imagined ed. He was sure his Government had no in sonse quarters that Germany had pro-intention of acquiring commercial mono- polies and unfairly prejudicing our interest, tested against French action in going to

Geramu Feast all, and that Franon had persisted Thereupon I observed that in going there in the face of the German continuous occupation of a closed port protest. The German Government have involved at least imunopoly of commercial explained what the German view really opportunities.

I have no commen: or criticism to

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There the matter remained until July 27th, would do that, but still there was the and then Count Metternich made me the possibility at Bus negotialions might be fellowing communication:We trust that braken off, though personally I never 12 Sir Edward Grey, by our very open and garded it as a probability. Now, however, the

O ALL vhoni: it may concern, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. P. F. candid communication, has gathered the negotiations have been satisfactorily tormi- conviction that our pourparler with Franconated, and I need only deal briefly with. at the moment do not touch British inter-what would have been the position had FALK who formerly canvassed for our Firm We trust to the Minister's great there bed “'n deadlock. The box step for the sale on commission of Whisky, Beor. ests. loyalty that he has so often shown that he in such circumstances, would have been and Milk for rash orders only, is no longer satherisódio so canvass, and that he has now will find it possible to state this fact in for some Power, ́ a party to the treaty connection whatever with our Fixm and hes Parliament with ut, however givng, details of "Algeciras, to propose a oferece authority to make any so whatsoever of the of our confidential communication-We-At the time nxiety was felt, a reply re-name of our Firm, and further we entirely dis acknowledge with pleasure that the minister cerved From Iermany pointed to the fact claim i noection with or responsibility for -T. BLACKHEAD & CO.. has stated he desires an agreement, between that they would not fe agreablo to a con.his uets or agreements. Germany and France and feel quite conference. That was why the anxiety was fident that thie will prove most helpful to created, but supposing a conference had been Hongkong, November 28th, 1911. the progress of the negotiations. Having proposed and Germany had not agreed view, luwever, the wish expressed by Sir Therote, what would have been the situation

au Hotel in Manila to take charge of Edward Grey we cannot quite se how he then You would have had France, GerA COMPETENT Europena Sieward for Dining Room. Mast be sober and reliable, can in the present state of pourparlers nany; and Spain in occupation of parts of describe our demands as obviously impus Morocco. You would have had three commons who speak Spanish preferred.

Apply stating terms and qualification with sible, without knowing what we on our sido tries making agreements ou questions to had the intention to offer to France in the which we Lad not been made party, and references to

HF. political and colonial territorial field. It is probably making agreements which we could

Care of Post Offico Box No. 40'; not possible, having regard to the pledge of not recognise in settlement until we had

Manila, P.I.

iw. secrecy we have given, to enter into details been consulted. Therefore, you so that at

Hongkong, 28th November, 1911. but as the territories to be eventually the time the auxiety was fell negotiations were developing towards the most delicate

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CALCUTTA. French, we do not believe that special diplomatic situation. I hope my statesuent English interests will be touched, and it as to the events which occurred will remanya' That statement is the seets advisable to leard it to the two parties any appreliensious. of the value of the objects to be eventually in view of these facts there is now no pros- exchanged. Adverse criticism from the pect of war, The statement ought to have English side must obviously render the quietening influence and ought to act as s

* Turning to foreign policy generally be said Captain A. Stewart, will be despatched for negotiations more difficult. On the other sedative to those who had become alarajal. would be pleased to see the successful con is thought the wisest policy for Great Brit- the above Ports TO-DAT, the 29th inst. hand a public, statement that England clusion of the Franco-German pourpariers ain was to expand further as little ny

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Hongkong, 14th October, 1911. nestly hope. We most seriously wish to of the Foreign Office, he stated that only diminish any points of friction with Frano last week the secret article of the Angli

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND in the colonial sphere, especially in Africa, French Convention of 1904 had been made and hope that it may be eventually be public. There were no other secret treaties, possible to make them disappear entire No British Gov samment could embark on He could not look forward, even if this was war without the support of public opinion. doe,to establishing intimate relations with Cheers)-He pointed out that years ago of excursions and France, but we believe it would do away there were plenty with the cause of frequently recurring alarms" with France and Russia, but their tension if the wishes of Brglund are in the cordial friendship now provided a mutual same direction. The best way to help tolerance, and prevented. difficulties that to bring about this result might otherwise arise. Germany'sstrength would be by exercising a calming influence was of itself a guarantee that none would on public opinion in France, which just seek a quarrel with her, but the German now; by half truths and inaccurate state-public ought to remember that the nation mente, has been brought to considerable having the biggest army, ju the world, with excitement." Sir Edward said: You will a very big navy, and building a bigger navy, observe that the tone of this communication must do all in its power to prevent natural was friendly all round, to France as well as apprehensions arising in the minds of others. ourselves. I expressed my appreciation of He, however, did not believe that Germany the friendly tone of the communication to had aggre sive desigs. Germany's neigh the Ambassador, and I had some further bours merely desired to live on equal terms conversation with bith, during which he with her. He emphasised the point that to ԿԽԸ regret at the way trast to the policy of splendid isolation was expressed

public opinion had been misled impossible. It would mean that we would our

conclusions regarding the have to build warships, not aguinal the two to advarse

action. I asked him what power standard, but against the united German else could be expected when the German nations of Europe. If, in two or three Government suddenly sent a ship to Mor-years Germany did not wish to be aggres occo, to a closed port which was said to be sive, talk of a great European war would In conclusion Sir Ed. the most suitable port on the west coast of have passed away.

During that day-July 21st-Mr Lloyd miske upon it. My narrative shall there George told me he had to make a speech on fore date from July 1st. On that day An occasion of importance at the Mansion Count Mottern ch case to the Foreign Office House that evening and he consulted. Mr. FEATHERWEIGHT BUPREMACY OF THE URIENT, and nude the following communication: Asquith and me as to what should be said "Some German firme established in South as it was fourteen days since the Inst public Morocco, notably at Agadir and in the attement about Morocco bad been made, short statement by Mr vicinity have been alarmed hy certain fer-namely, a very

We were ment which has shown itself among local Asquith in the Commons. tribes, due it seems to recent occurrences anxious as to the way things were devol

We all felt that for a Cabinet in other parts of the country. The firme sping have applied to the Imperial Govern Minister of first-rate importance to make

for protection of the Eves

a speech on a formal occasion nud to say of their employees and their property. no word about foreign affairs would be At their request the Imparini Government mis ending to public opining everywhore. has decided to send a warship to Agadir to What I had said to Count. Metternich that lend help and assistance in case of need to day was obviously suitable only the their subjects and employees as well as to diplomatic channel. The Chancellor of the protect important Gorman interests in the Exchequer therefore spoke in more gutteral Lerritory in question. As soon as the state terms upon the situation. What he said of affairs in Morocco has resumed its former is on regard. It claimed no pre-eminence or pict aspect the ship charged with the no predominance for us in international protective mission shall leave Agadir," affairs. It contained no menace, such as The Panther was then on its way to the saying of Hands off to anyone any Agadir, but more was in the Ambas where. It did not say there was any part sadore explanation than accompanied this cular demand or chins on the part of statement. This communication wae Germany which, wore inconsistent with accompanied by an explanation which British interests. Its purport was that made it clear that the German Government where Britiel intercets were affect d we regardled the return to the status quo in must not be treated as if we were Morocco as doubtful, if not impossible, and that what, they contemplated was a between Germany, France and Spain, The As a mattor of fact, the first Garinan cara-

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Cargo remaining andelivered on TUESDAY, definite solution of the Maroctan question ceased to existat any rate as a great Power Morocco for a naval base. Of course this war frgy said that in future the great the 30th Nov., at 5 P.M., will be landed at Con- signees' risk and exponto and delivery must then cocomunication was made, on a Saturday.ments on the speech I saw were such as faction had mobilised British public opinion. matter would be that Morocco would no be taken. from usu rasvetor will no effected,

Company's Godown, The inference from it was that the real might naturally have been fasentei aut 39 bim that after not had a played was subsidiary: the principals wore have left the Stormer or Gedown, and all Goode That madalasumma + maaklevafli mua”iokua." The part we No Claims will be recognized siter the Gooda German Minister. made by

communication from the German Govern France and Germany. Had we taken less remaining undelivered on MONDAY, the 4th "Asquith and wo considered the situation words of the speech were soon forgotten,

mout until July 24th. created by the dispatch of the l'antler to and a sort of legend has grown up about it. denial of any intention to establish a naval interests and fulfil ourobligations to France funding charges,

Even then their interest, we should have failed to protect our Dee, afternoon, will be subject to rent and Agadir so important that it must be dis Count Metternich, three days after the bass had been in a form which I could not if the question bad boom peramantly set- cussed by the Cabinet: I would say no specul, care-and-informed me that Ger- use to allay the suspicion aroused here. Itled. Thu part we had taken had contri-be left on board or "Godown, and examination of more pending the Cabinet meeting but Imany's intentions in sending the ship to suggested, however, to the Ambassador that bated materially to the expectation of peace wished the German Gorernment to learnAgadir were unchanged; not a man hed at once that in our view the situation was been landed; and his Government regret-pressed the hope that this latest German the House. (Land and prolonged cheers.)

we should not pursue this point, and I ex- and he trusted that would be the sense of serious and important. The next day, July ted the credence given to insinuations from C4th. I saw Count Metternich again and I hostile quarters regarding the intention of communication might be taken as the new EC aid I must tall him that our attitude could Germany, whn never thought of creating starting place and that we need not go back not be a disinterested one regarding natal port on the coast of Morocen and upon things which must lead to muloa!

ANGLO-AU TRALIAN CRICKET. Morocco; we must take intu consideration nover would think of it; anch ileas were recrimination. The French Government our Treaty obligations to France and our hallucinations. lown interests in Morocco,

As to the negotiations consulted as at every point where it seenied

LONDON, November 28th. We were of with France, if German denmads were at all likely that British interests might be pinion that a new situation had been rather high, his Government were ready affected.

Owing to continuous rain, he match bu orented by the despatch of a German ship to make concessions in Morocco as well as perhaps once or twice on subsidary points Wales was declared a dras. Foster took We were able to say that, except ween the Marxhone Club and New South British interests more directly than they tone of the French press and a part of a to Agadir, future devolopments might affect in Colonial matters, but the Chauvinistic of purely econoraie detail, in Morocco itself three wickets for 35, and Douglas three for had bitherto iwen affected and therefore British press was menacing to Germany,

British interests were not involved in the 35. we could not recognise any new arrange while the interference of the friends of proposals and counter proposals made in ments that might be come to without con- France did not tend towards a settlement. the course of the negotiations and every- sulting us. I made it quite clear that this I said I was likely to he asked in Parlie thing we said or did was in the direction of communication and the exact words which ment what was happening at Agadir and helping and not impeding, the negotiations I used were those of the Government. I would like to know whether I might say to reach a settlement.

After that there was a period of silenco. that the German Government had inform Count Metternich was not instructed to ednie that not a man had been landed, of the tension that existed prior to the make any comment to mo regarding my The Ambasador asked me to make no agrement which has now been reached communication, and we received no in-public statement regarding this conversa

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THE REVOLUTION.

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HANYANG.

REBELS FLEEING IN DISORDER.

SHANGHAI, November 28th.

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I propose now to examine the real nature

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timation from the German Governmeal notion sytil he had time to communicate with between the French and German Governors Government to express regret on account to what their aims or desires, ware, or as to his Government. Next day Count Metter.ments. Both sides made some substantial of the piracy of the Shiu On, and to say that (Taking Carro at through rates to the BRAZILS what they had in mind when they spoke of nich told me that the information which he gain and the fact that this had been two gunboats have been sent to the scene of the a definite solution of the Moroccan problem. had given me the potious day was conaccomplished in the face of all the excitement occurrence to investigats.” That was really the important question.filential; Germany could not consent to that existed reflects great credit on the Some information reached us leading us to. apprehend that the settlement contemplated its being used in Parliament.

of the specel of Mr Lloyd-George he then But despite these facts the present moment In view diplomats conducting the negotiations. by Germany might meen a partition of sade to me regarding that speech a com Consular dispatches from Hankow which it was not intended that we should munication which has now been published and in Germany to excite themselves to the cotton mills at Causeway Bay, was assulted on MONDAY, 26th DEC., 2 P.M.

Morocco, arrived at by negotiations to

has been chosen by some people both here Herr Kiderlen Waeclitor. bo party. It is quite true that we die communication was a strong criticisan upon discuss as to how near we came to war, via Peking state that the riperial by the Agreement of 1904 with France, at the effect of the spenel on the press inther There are really some people who seem to Beamont bed cesasiou to dismiss one of the i passengers, olctric light and sarries a doctor.

intarested ourselves.in. Morocco politically 'ists are in full possession of anyang Government stipsilated for certain economic and I felt it necessary to say that the opinion from whatever gossip or informa- nien, and ordered avotiur empleyes to put him soply to

in making that Agreement the late British that upon the substance of the speech it take a delight in suggesting or fornting au

DESPERATE FIGHT: ENORMOU A

LOSSES.

LONDON, November 28th.

Reuter's correspondent at Hankow mentions that there was prolonged and desperate fighting and that the rebels, who suffered enormous lasses, fled to Wuchang.

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and that the rebels are fleeing in and strategic cond tions. Tiesa, might speech seemed to me to give no cause for on they can get in any qurier that wo disorder.

have been disturbed by the new settlement complaint, but tho fact that it had created are near war, and the nearer we regarding Moroces, and that was why we

war the greater satisfaction rhey seem to surprise in Germany was in itself à justifi- uneasy ny to what might take place. The British Aurimasadar in Berlin se leer cation of the speech, for it could not have get out of the fact. Really, it is as if the Chinese were arrested and charged before Mr Hongkong, 18th November, 1911. Kiderlon Wechter on July 12th on minor some tendency to think that we might be alcoholism.

created suprise unless there has her world were suffering from a fit of political Irving at the Magidency resterday. matters and he put a question respecting a disregarded. The speech had not claimed speech, Sir Edward Grey, said: I only men defendant was sentenced to three months' hard

Referring to Herr Faber's report of conversation a trois between

France and Spain, the inferenen anything except that we were entitled to be on the matter because that speach formed labour, and the other thies each to six weeks' that we were excluded, Herr considered ne one of the great nations; the subject of some recent discusion in the imprisoment. Kiderlen Waschter replied that there had it had claimed no pre-eminence and it had Reichstag, and I understne it somewhat

ever been any idea of s

aunot indicated that there was, a crisis. It suh a conversation. No further information came from Ger dealt in general te ms with remote contin intensified the bitterness of the German many. The Newspapers reported a little gencies

people. Of course, I know it is possible for later Germany has made demands regard- The German Government had said it was

me to reply that there were, one or two ing the French Congo of an extent whoreto not consistent with their dignity after Mr speeches made in the Reichstag, not official

· AMERICAN ASIATIC 8.8. Co. it was obvious that neither the French Lloyd George's speech to give explanations speeches, to which we ourselves might take Government nor the Chamber could agree, regarding what was courting at Agadir. reasonable objection. As far as HerrFaber's

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AND SUEZ CANAL. mant. of the Moroccan question, made it inconsistent with our dignity to mouiber. Then there are other speeches Tacoma, ft Shanghai on the 27th inst, and is 1 therefore spoke to Count Metternich on give explanations regarding Mr Lloyd which have been made in Germany which expected Lero cu Thursday, the 30th p.. July 21st and toll him I wished it to be George's speech. Here I would say to he might also give us reason to feel bitter, but

(With Liberty to call at the Malabar Cosat.) anderetoud that our silence must not he House that explanations as to what was

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====== interpreted as meaning that we were not occurring at Agadir had of course as one speech leads to another in these matters Waldomar," which left here on the Tua int.

6.P.M. lakin in the Marecen question an in- given me by Count Metternich and that and I can only do my best to alleviate the arrival at Sydney on the 27th at 1 p., 8.S." INDRAVELLI," On or about 26th Dec." terest which had been indicated by our pubs added in speaking to Comt what was the position during the summer port on the 28th inst, et 8 am, und is due hero

explanations are what could not be suspicions which have arisen by examining. statenient of July 4th. We knew that a

For freight and further informatio roctification of the frontier of the French anything which had been said or would be rally, there was anxiety, not constant, Metternich that it was not intended by and towards the end of September. Natu-

on lesember 4th at about 6 u.. Con: had been proposed as a basis for,

The P. M. S. 8. Co. ss. Mangoha vailid from

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.. negotiations with Fradice: we thought it said to embroil the negotiations between but intermittent anxiety as to how the Yokolama November 25th for Hongkeng, and

General Agents. A Chinese was arrested on Monday last in the to between Germany and France on this sincerely desired that they should succeed. many were to be brought to a fical

possible that settlement anight be comin Germany and France; on the contrary, we negotiations between France and

Hongkong, 7th November, 1911 Ger- is scheduled to arrive at Hingkang Decembe

1330 act of taking twenty tins of opium on board the basis without affecting British interests;

But the tone of the German communica-

BOARD AND RESIDENCE WANTED. We were in communication with kong on 25th, and is dhe here about the lat. W Kowloon, Higkar level preferred. tion was very unfavourable with regard to steamor Changsha~~ He was brought before Me.wo, would be very glad if this appened;

The ss. Kuttany left Singapore for Heng and in the hopo.that it would happen wo Irving at the Magishiney yesterday and fined had bither to stood aside but I had been made than ever evident that a very difficit and we knew she would not break off the ne-

France as well as to us and inade it inore France; we know she desired a settlement; proxie.

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Replies to

Box No, 54, hefore as to demands which Germany had tions with France did not succeed,

Care of "Daily Press" Office. Hongkong, 16th November, 1911. [1355

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Tokyo, November 28th. Admiral Kawashims reports that the Arsenal at Hanyang was seized by the Imperialists on the 27th inst.

solution.

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The P.&O."Syria, left Staropore for this

kong on 21st inst. and is due kere about the 7th The 8.5. Kumsang left Calcutta for Hong-

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