7 JANUARY 1899, Page 10

The Malin of Monday publishes a letter from Rear- Admiral

Reveillere which is of no small interest for the French sailor. He declares that the possession of the "French shore" on the coast of Newfoundland is "of no kind of value for our Navy." This view he says will not be disputed by any member of the service who knows the Newfoundland station. It would certainly be of advantage to the two nations if our rights in Newfoundland were exchanged for something of equivalent value." If this is really the view held by the French Navy there should be little difficulty in getting rid of this fruitful source of international friction. If the French do not want too big a concession we ought to be able to come to terms.