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Salisbury's Backbone Is Stiff

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Parent Issue
Day
28
Month
October
Year
1898
Copyright
Public Domain
OCR Text

    The Fashoda yellow book issued by the French government having left some slight misgivings in this country as to Lord Salisbury's firmness in dealing with the French ambassador, Baron de Courcel, a speedy dissipation of these fears followed the publication of yesterday's blue book. It is specially welcomed by the London papers which this morning express satisfaction, notably at the view of the Egyptian regent, which is held to nullify entirely the French idea that England lacks the approval of the Egyptian government. The Times says: "Lord Salisbury's version of the interview with Baron de Courcel is decidedly calculated to relieve the British mind."

   The Standard says: "The blue book removes apprehensions regarding Lord Salisbury's position which it would have been unsafe 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 a decision has already been taken by the French government speedily.to evacuate Fashoda, and that M. Delcasse, the French foreign minister, will do his Utmost to facilitate a pacific solution.