Show LEOPOLD AGAIN IN HOT WATER annexation of congo free state a difficult problem to solve brussels T ali iii 0 situa situation tion in the matter of the annexation to belgium of the congo free state la Is again assuming a disquieting aspect it Is stated that king leopold has taken back all his fair promises and now demands that the special fund which was to replace the crown domain be placed under his control and not under that of parliament as aa it was originally agreed in addition he asks that 50 be placed at his disposal to carry out various projects it Is understood that the government Is firmly resisting these demands and Is determined it it becomes necessary to resign which as king leopold could not under such circumstances find any one to form a new ministry it Is pointed out would mean elections that would be bound to result in the return of a majority most hostile to the king |