British Prime Minister Expresses Himself "Ten Times as Confident as at Beginning"
There had been a growth of neutral sentiment favourable towards Britain, Mr. Chamberlain added.
Loop-holes in the blockade were being stopped, and the strangling effect of the blockade would more than drain the life-blood from the ry little margin of strength still enemy.
"The will-to-conquer must enable us either to withstand intensified "warfare, with whatever checks and disappointments may come to offset our triumphs, or equally, to stand up against a protracted and wearisome war, in which for\ many months together, it might seeħ impossible for either side to win a decisive advantage.
"Whichever alternative way come, I put my faith in the traditional courage and tenacity of our race," the Prime Minister declared,—Reuter.
The letter is as follows:—In view of the agitation caused by the proposed increase in Municipal rates from 18 to 27 per cent., it is advisable to consider the situation
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