The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-23

ing. To have broken this triumyirate O,
ie" hours ago seemed probable, would
nave been one Of the greatest calamitier
that could have befallen diplomacy.
Inc haiser's protestations Of his allie
glance 10 peace are now profoundly dis
trusted throughout Europe. It Ia he alone
who is feared throughout the diplomatic
world The problems which may arise
between Russia and Japan, either as to
prolonged war or early peace negotiations,
are not regarded a. dangerous except az
Emperor William may make them 90.
It Is easily within NJ. Delolsse's power
to dissipate the neutrality dispute over
Admiral Rojestyensky's feet II he g6ts
free hand. In fact, he has already done
So as the latest dispatches from st. Peters
burg and Saigon indicate. He Is a true
friend OF Russia, but he finds nothing in
consistent In being also a true friend OF
Great Britain and the United States.
British sentiment continues even more
strongly opposed TO the Kaiser's aggression
than the French. There Is no doubt that
France greatly breads a conflict with Ger
many at the present moment, and she Is
unaware to what extent she could rely upon
British assistance In such an emergency.
Even 80 conservative a journal as the Spec
tdtoT goes 80 far to-day as 10 say:
we can assure the German fire eaters
that we shall not fail TO do all we agree TO
do in maintaining the Anglo French agree
ment and that France, II she were wantonly
attacked by Germany, would not call on us
in vain.'
1t may be inferred from n. Deloasse's
retention Of power that Frances attitude
toward the aggressor across the Rhine will
be henceforth firm, dignifed and unprovoo-
alive. Trouble IL 1t comes, will be Of the
Kaiser's making and seeking. Upon him
alone will rest the curse Of breaking the
peace Of Europe,
1t Is the consensus Of diplomatic opinion
in the present circumstances that he dare
not commit such crime. No man l. clev-
erer, however, in creating such a oompll-
Gated situation that his motives and respon-
abilites will be obscured. 1t cannot be
denied that Europe awaits with considerable
apprehension to see how far he will go in
this direction.
To-day's Cologne Gazette prints a semi
Official despatch from Berlin saying 1t Is
impossible for Germany TO enter into nego-
tiations with France on the subject Of
Morocco. The reason for this Is Chancellor
Won Bulow's declaration that II Germany
made certain demands she was bound to
see them carried through. and this might
create ENVIRONMENTS which both France
and Germany have every reason TO seek TO
avoid. The only solution Of the matter,
tberefore. the despatch aayA, Is 10 submit
a statement Of the matter to the signatory
Powers Of the Madrid convention.
THE SONS Rome correspondent tele-
graphed this evening that the opinion Is
expressed In diplomatic quarters that NJ.
Delcasse's resignation was demanded by
the Kaiser as the price Of his aoQuiesoenoe
in the French position in Morocco. This
affects Immediately Italy and England
A member Of the German Embassy. talking
with a high political parsonage on the
sth Of this month, said that NJ. Delcasse's
demission was a condition sine qua non
for a settlement Of the question.
PARIS, April 27.-There was great excite
ment in the Chamber Of Deputies when it
was announced that Foreign Minister
Delcasse had withdrawn his resignation.
A semi-oflcial note has been issued stat
ing that President Loubet this morning
summoned Foreign Minister Delcasse TO
he Elyste Palace and held with him an
that lasted half an hour. After
the foreign policy Of France in
It's various aspects, the President urged
Minister Delcasss to retain his portfolio.
There Is a widespread opinion that the
Of Delcasse would have had
Hast rous effects.