The Times of Thursday publishes a remarkable telegram
from Brussels, which we quote textually Replying to M. Woeste, who asked whether the Government received a warn- ing in 1895 that war was imminent between France and Germany, IL de Favereau said that in the interest of friendly international relations he must leave the question unanswered and decline to publish the diplomatic correspondence with either of the Powers mentioned. 'The Chamber,' he con- cluded, 'will understand my reserve, and I am not a little astonished at the honourable member's insistence." Evi- dently the warning was received. Can any one remember any ground of quarrel in 1895 which could have raised so terrible an issue P If there was one, which we incline to believe, the secret must have been Wonderfully kept. The incident, if it occurred, certainly justifies the boast of diplomatists that they sometimes avert dangers of which the world remains unaware.
