Show LEOPOLD AGAIN IN HOT WATER annexation of congo free state a diff difficult cult problem to solve brussels the situation in the mat ter of the annexation to belgium of the congo free state Is again assum ing 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 re place the crown domain be placed un der his control and not under that of parliament as 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 govern ment Is firmly resisting these de mands and Is determined if it be comes 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 |