Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-07-03
GERMANY'S REPLY.
LATEST Note TO FRANCE FRIEND.
LY In TONE.
At the Same Time the German At.
titude in Regard to Morocco
Remains UnChanged-TenSiOn in
Official Quarters Said to Have
Considerably Diminished.

.
the French note on the subject Of Mo.
rocco was presented during confer
ence between Prince Radolin, the Ger
man ambassador, and Premier Rouvier
at the foreign office yesterday. While
most friendly, informal and entirely
lacking in peremptory tone, Germany's
response, none the less, maintains the
position that the Moroccan question
must be regulated by conference Of
the powers without any agreement in
advance limiting the scope of such
conference.
This was accompanied by the pre-
sentation Of Germany's general point
of view in such an amicable spirit as
to disarm the suspicion entertained
concerning Germany's Interior motives.
Prince Radolin remained after the
presentation of the note for a lengthy
conversation, in which Germsny's de-
sire for an amicable adjustment Of the
difficulty was further expressed.
Expect a Conference.
1t is thought that Premier Rouvier
will be prepared to terminate the con-
troversy either by accepting the con-
ference or submitting counter propos-
ais. However, he informed Prince
Radolin that no decision would DO TAX
en- until the German note had been
submitted to the council of ministers
at the next regular meeting, which
will take place Friday.
1t is the general expectation that an
agreement will be reached on the basis
of conference. Tension in official
quarters has notably diminished, and
this is only explainable on the theory
that conference will be accepted.
Germany's response does not make any
notable concession. However, the
agreeable tone adopted by Germany
and the entire absence of menace ap-
pear to create tho most favorable i'm
preston. This is most fortunate turn
of affairs, for, while France sincerely
seeks to avoid rupture, anything
offensive to the national pride might
have inflsmed public opinion beyond
the point Of control.
Try to Bring In Persia.
Reports from foreign capitals that
France recognizes Germany's influence
in Persia as compensation for the re-
nunciatlon of that country's claim in
Morocco has somewhat annoyed
French officials, who in strenuous
terms authoritatively deny any such
understanding, saying:
"France is negotiating with Ger.
many about Morocco. Rumors rela-
tive to Persia or elsewhere are purely
inventions of a nature to create trou-
BILE between the powers, particularly
with Russia. A positive denial of
these rumors can be given"
In German quarters it is also stated
that Persia has not figured in any way
in the note. Germans view the Persian
rumor as diplomatic ruse to excite
Russia against Germany. However,
diplomats are inclined to believe that
Persia would be good basis for COM
promise, as France possesses consider
able interests there, whereas Germany
seeks to strengthen her hold on the
Bagdad railroad. thus giving her CON-
munication with the Persian gulf, riv.
aling the British route to the Orient
by way of Suez. The prospects Of such
compromise were much discussed by
the diplomats attending a reception at
the British embassy Monday night.
The shah of Persia happens to be So
journing at Conterville, where numer-
GUS influences are in operation to in
duce him to take friendly view of
various foreign railroad projects.