London, 18th March.
The unexpected decision as to the Dongola expedition has caused surprise and irritation in Paris, A communique to the Press states that M. Berthelot has pointed out to Lord Dufferin, British Ambassador in Paris, the serious consequences of this expedition, An active interchange of views is taking, place between Paris and St. Petersburg.
LORD SALISBURY'S EXPLANATION, Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Salisbury stated that the advance had been undertaken after communication with the Egyptian and. Italian Cabinets, and that the former urged the danger of an advance by the Dervishes,
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