The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
TENSION IS DIMINISHED
GERMANY's REPLY TO THE FRENCH
 NOTE PRESENTED.
Friendly in Tone, but Says Conference of Powers Must Handle Moroccan Question Without Advance
 Understanding.

Paris, June 27.-Germany's reply to the French note on the subject of Mo- rocco was presented during a confer ence between Prince Radolin, the German Ambassador and Premier Rou- vier at the foreign office today. While most friendly In form and entirely lacking a peremptory tone, Genmany's response none the less maintains the position that the Moccoran question must be regulated by a conference of the powers without any agreement in advance limiting the scope of such conference. This was accompanied by the presentation of Germany's general point Of view in such an amicable spirit as to dlsarm the suspicion en- tertained concerning Germany's ults- rtor motives.
 Prince RadolIn remained after the presentation of the note for a lengthy conversation in which Germanys desire for an amicable adjustment of the difficulty was further expressed l. Is thought that Premier Rouvier will be prepared to terminate the controversy either by accepting the conference or submitting counter proposals How ever. he informed Prince Radolin that no decision would be taken until the German reply has baen submitted to the council of ministers at its next regular meeting. which will take place Friday. so that final determination re- mains in abeyance unless the council should he called in special session. Ii is the general expectation that an agreement will be reached on the bA- sis of conference.
 Tension of official quarters has not ably diminished and this Is only ex- plainable on the theory that a confer ence will be accepted. as Germany's response does not make any notable concession. However the agreeable tone adopted by Germany and the ab sence of menace appear to create the most favorable impression. This is a most fortunate turn of affairs. for while France sincerely seeks to avoid a rupture. anything offensive to the national pride might have inhamed public opinion beyond the point of control
 Reports from foreign capitals to the effect that France recognizes Ger manys influence in Persia as compen- sation for the remuneration of that country's claims in Morocco has some what annoyed French officials. who in strenuous terms authoritatively deny any such understanding, saying:
 France is negotiating with Ger many about Morocco and only about Morocco. Rumors relative to Persia or elsewhere are purely inventions and of a nature to create trouble between the powers. particularly with Rus sia. A positive denial of these rumors can be given"
 Tn German quarters it is also stated that Persia has not figured in any way in the note. Germany regards the Persian rumors as a scheme to excite Russia against Germany
 However, diplomats are inclined to believe that Persia would be a good basis for a compromise, as France possesses considerable interests there. wheras Germany seeks to strengthen her hold on the Bagdad railroad, thus giving her communication with the Persian gulf, rivalling the British route to the Orient by way of Suez. The prospects of such a compromise was discussed by the diplomats at- tending the reception at the British embassy last night.
 The Shah of Persia happens to be sojourhs-g at Contreville, where nu- merons influences are in operation fo Induce him to take a friendly view of various foreign railroad pro1aeta.