Dunkirk, Aug. 21
M. Poincaré, the French Premier, was entertained by the Municipslity toa banquet to-night.
In a speech which he delivered, he said: "Time has given fresh vigour to the Franco-Russian Alliance.
This union has been completed and broadened by the cordial understanding with Great Britain. None, however, can see an aggressive purpose in the pacific grouping of three friendly Powers. It is by ® policy of wisdom, sangfroid, and dignity that the Republic hasbeen able
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