Fortunately there are increasing evidences of a disposition on the part of France to view the matter in its proper light. The full and generous tribute of admiration which Sir Herbert Kitchener has paid to Captain Marchand and his brave comrades has contributed much to this end; and the Sirdar's description of Marchand's hopeless position, which he can neither hold nor retreat from without British help, has also had its effect. ''The claims of M. 'Marchand to have occupied the Bahr-el-Ghazal and Fashoda provinces, with the force at his disposal," says Sir Herbert, "would be ludicrous did not the sufferings and privations his expedition endured during their two years' arduous journey render the futility of their expedition pathetic." I think we may fairly ant pate that within a few days we shall have an announcement that Captain Marchand has been recalled by his Government. England, honouring the brave adventurer, will do everything to render his home-coming pleassut and honourable.
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