The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-04-15
N MAP Of AFRlcA
sranco-5ritish Colonial Pact is of
World Wide Interest.

Paris, April 13.-Although the Anglo
French colonial treaty just signed
makes no specific reference to any pro-
t~ectorates, 1T is now recognized that be-
tween the lines the treaty means the
establishment of a French protectorate
over Morocco similar to the present pro-
Electorate Of France over Tunis. and it
makes permanent the British protecto-
rate over Egypt. Thus. the effect of
me treaty is to transform the entire DO
iltical geography of northern Africa,
with Great Britain dominating the
eastern shores of the Mediterranean
ana France the western shores.
Article 1 specifies that France will
not lrammel Great Britain by asking
Lhat a limit of time be fixed for the
Brltish occupation of Egypt. Hereto
Iore the duration of Great Britain,s
stay In Egypt has been open to doubt,
France was the chief objector IL, -
of the Br,ti-7st sSoa,.-..
therefore the fG.o. -, declaration fg
s6s at tangible recognition of Great
14itiIn's Intention to remain in Egypt
ana Frances Willingness that it shall
remain there.
france Supports Rebellion.
Article recites that it pertains tc
lNfahce alone to preserve order in Mo-
rocco and furnish assistance in all adj
minsratlve, economic, financial and MIL
llary reforms. This is considered equiv
alent TO the beginning of a French pro-
tectorate Eel Morocco. While rance
must stu settle with Spain concerning
Morocco's future, there is no doubt that
the Anglo-Frsnch agreement will speed
NY be followed by steps to make the
protectorate a reality.
NJ. oeicasse Is congratulated for the
remarkable series OF treaties he has
negotiated recently. One ambassador
said today that M. Delcasse by these
5realies had established France in po-.
utienl friendship with nearly all of
Europe. He added that M. Delcasse
was the ablest statesman France had
produced in recent years.
Ihe only note of discord is contained
IN an Interview with NJ. DeMahy. ex-
minister OF marine. who declares
France has been dipped by surround
lilg It's rights to fortify the coast oppo-.
lite Gibraltar. He asserts that the.
neutrality OF the Straits of Gibraltar
rs a sham while Great Britain. continues
It's 1~ort1f1cations at Gibraltar. However.
the general current of opinion strongly
approves NJ. Deleasse's successes,
French Protect Morocco.
The French have pursued a policy of
pacific penetration" in Morocco sew
eral years. II Is believed that France.
ls supporting the rebellion of Blu Ha-i
mara with the object of weakening the;
sultan and forcing him to borrow
money Of France. This would give.
France a great power over Morocco.
This treaty means the passing Of Mo-
rocco as an empire. With 1t will pass.
the last native Mohammedan empire in:
Africa.
With h withdrawal of France from.
Egyps the tangled finances of the coun-
try in which France has opposed Eng,
Ian since the occupation Of the Nine.
valley will be cleared up and Eng.
land will be free to spend the taxes OF
n country on improvements. which,
will increase the cotton and sugar
crops to the interest of Great Britain
The Newfoundland provisions Of the
treaty leave the fisheries open without
serious restriction to both French and.
Canadians. This will leave the matter
to be decided by the rule Of the sur
viyal Of the fttest which will event
ually SettlegfhA n,iest}on