FROM GULFEI TO FORT LAMY 



129 



thinking that his turn must soon come, but up to the present 

 the French Government has sanctioned no aggressive policy. 



ON THE SHARI NEAR FORT LAMY 



so possibly he may be emboldened to start his encroachments 

 afresh. 



Since Ali Dinar, the Sultan of Darfur, has proclaimed 

 his friendliness for the Anglo -Egyptian Government Wadai 

 is isolated by the French on one side and the British on the 

 other, who have mutually agreed to pursue a defensive 

 pohcy and not have recourse to a violent occupation of the 

 countries within their spheres of influence. However, it is 

 doubtful if Wadai will be able to disregard the white man 

 much longer, and if his capitulation can be brought about by 

 peaceful measures, so much the better for all concerned. A 

 11 I 



