has made a considerable impression here. Ttis taken as a sign that England is not only desirous of an alliance with the United States but that. she is drawing nearer to Germany. A week ago French ticians were rejoicing over the anti fed retirement of Italy from the Triple Alliance. -Now they are confronted with
land taking the place of Italy. There is the extremely unpleasant prospect of Bog-very little hope of any real rapprochement betiveen France. and Germany as longs that country supports the British occupation of Egypt. Consequently France, unless she can sow discord between England and Germany, will have to cultivate England's good graces by a compromise or surrender on the West African question. This is no doubt one of Mr. Chamberlain's chief aims.
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