The French were of course angry that they had been outwitted, and have
ever since declared that the treaties made by the English were of no
value whatever, and that France would not respect them until they had
been sent by the British Government to the French for approval.
Bad feeling has existed on this point ever since, and it now seems about
to break out into an open quarrel.
The French complain that the British Niger Company, which rules over the
affairs of this colony, is sending officers over into the Borgu
territory to incite the natives to rebellion.
This land France declares to be under her protectorate, because she
refuses to recognize the English treaty.
The English say that the French have no rights whatever in Borgu, and
that if they behave themselves sensibly there will be no trouble, but if
they trespass on lands that are under the influence of England by right
of treaty, they will have to be taught a lesson.
In the mean while a commission has been appointed to settle the
question, and is now about to meet in Paris.
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The prospect of a bad strike on the Croton Valley reservoir has just
been averted.
This strike appeared to be of such a threatening nature that the works
were guarded by sheriffs, and the militia were called out to protect the
property.
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