New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-01
FRANCE TAKES A HAND.
ITO HELP PERDIC4RIS.
Result of Fleet at Tangier ard
Diplomatic Representations.
rrPoN THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l

rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
-,-osrirgton May 3l-President Roosevelts
=. called hair trigger diplomacy, eXemplified
=, his Fastening TO Tangier the largest repre-
..,,st,on Of the American navy that ever Wis
,+es foreign port, has once more been vindi-
..+.6 bv the assurance Of France that she will
So. her good offices' TO rescue Messrs. Perdi-
,is end Varley. The suddenless with which
az American feet began TO arrive at Tangier
.f.er the kidnapping Of the men named pro-
6uoea amazement not only in Morocco, but in
France Human lives were in danger, one of
them that Of an American citizen, and the Presi-
DENT wasted no time either with his ear TO the
ground or in diplomatic correspondence. but or
dered Immediately 10 the scene the American
feet which at that moment was beginning its
European cruise. Then diplomatic representa-
fions were made 10 France.
Ambassador Porter was instructed TO advise
The French government that the United States
was prepared to show all due Difference to the
claim of France of a sphere of influence over
Morocco provided that no danger to an Amer
.can citizen was occasioned thereby. Mr.. Porter
had hardly ended his representations when the
news reached Paris that the Brooklyn, the At
,anta, the castine and the Marietta were at
Tangier. and that other American warships
were Fastening thither, and the necessity for
prompt action on The part Of France became
manifest The result was an assurance given 10
Ambassador Porter to-day that France would
do everything in her power TO effect the rescue
of Mr. Perdcaris, accompanied by an express
sion Of appreciation of this country's respect for
she French attitude toward Morocco.
Political and strategic conditions In Morocco
render the assistance of France Of the utmost
value. Her relations with Du Hamara, Raisulfs
chief have at least been friendly. and her repre-
sentations TO him at this time are likely 20 be
accorded greater respect by Raisun than those
Of the Sultan Of Morocco. against whose domi-
raton Du Hamara is In revolt. Moreover, If
pacific representations do not promptly effect
Perdlcaris's rescue, France, with an army corps
.n Agiers familiar with the country and trained
&c the methods Of warfare usual in that
ton can more easily effect a release than could
sE outside nation. II is believed here that it
would take less time for French Algerian
petition to reach the place Of Perdicaris's con-
hnernent than any force dispatched from Tan
gier.
Il is further remarked that, IN view Of recent
diplomatic events in Morocco. the excuse for a
military expedition which would be little short
|" an investment Of Southern Morocco might
prove most acceptable TO the French. although
>-~N .S EIloSt oL the SlIudElOn Win Wilcn Inc
bhited States need not concern itself
Fears as to the fate Of Mr.. Perdicaris and his
companion are not entertained in Washington
Il Is held that the threats of Raisuli are merely
nuns" which it would be TO his own serious
disadvantage to put into execution. His pris-
sners too closely resemble the tabled goose that
tld the golden eggs.
As The situation now stands. therefore. it is
Believed that the prompt appearance of an
NA'erlcan fleet Of unusual proportions at Tan
- mas resulted in unusual expedition IN the
1o'0liously dilatory methods of European diplo-
."ees' mat the United States has won the graft
,1ue oi france by its recognition Of her interest
!" morocco. which is cherished a tradition
"''n 'he French as is the Monroe Doctrine with
-''ics' ana that thorough and effective steps
seward the release OF Mr.. Perdicaris and his
''ompanion have been taken.
NS cable dispatch has been received at the
department from Rear Admiral Chad
"i0A' commanding the South Atlantic Squad
son az Tangier:
snsnra1iznre SEIZURE Of the American citizen was by
eulfssse chief, so as TO bring pressure on the
tribe orocco y. morocco 70 secure the demands Of the
.shnns ut sense or the gravity of the case IS
.,on rs ~ tne presence Of the American squad
ysa'o l-o wll undoubtedly cause the earlier
-hasds 20 ey the Sultan OF Morocco TO the de-
OF releasing captive
.,...' haid that an attack on Tangier or an ex-
-10h against the brigands will be followed
Hs immediate murder of the captives
a., 'he Instance OF Secretary Hay no instruc-
n, WIZ be sent to Rear Admiral Chadwick for
,o seht. pending the result OF the representa-
esnment
,o,.-a -lal Chadwick is not expected at present
So So party TO pursue the brigands. but it is
So positively that IL Raisuli executes his
rora. Xii his captives the United States
si'Nlent .,.nt will insist that he be run down and
M az any cost Il is expected at the
kusar5D~e apartment that the South Atlantic
tsy h, =, now at Tangier will be reinforced to-
tar .e european Squadron, commanded by
Nyrnn,a Jewell. and consisting of the
shch is.. me Baltimore and the Cleveland.
eip lou , me Azores on Saturday. The battle
Dhlther LET isit Horta, Azores, to-day for Lisbon,
tearssr.sN Ne was preceded by the battleships
nifai perri maine and Alabama, of Rear Ad-
general selcafls case was the only subject of
neeting ~ lortance ls,tance taken up at the Cabinet