Kimberley said that he shared Lord Rosebery's views as to the danger of the situation. He referred to the pressing question of the Indian frontier, and the consequences of the eventual death of the Amir of Afghan-stan, and Russian activity.
Lord Salisbury declined to discuss the motives of Russia. We should follow the example of our forefathers and be not downcast. He believed that the Government's proposals wore adequate, and unforeseen emergencies must be met with a stout
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