New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
SOFT ANSWER TO FRANCE
RI7T KAISER HOLDS FIRM,
Tone of Reply Likely to Lead to
Conference on Morocco.

Paris June 21.-Germany's reply to the French
note on the subject Of Morocco was presented
et q conference at the Foreign Office to-day be-
tween Prince Won Radolin the German Ambas-
ss5or. and Premier Rouvier. While most
friendly In fern and entirely lacking a per-
eroptory tone. Germany's response none the less
maintains the position that the Moroccan ques-
tion must be regulated by a conference of the
movers without any agreement in advance lin
iting the scope Of such conference. This was
accompanied by the presentation of Germany's
general point OF view in such amicable spirit
as TO disarm the suspicion entertained concern
ing Germanys Interior motives
Prince Won Radolin remained after the pre-
seutation of the note for long conversation
in which Germany's desire for an amicable ad-
1ustment Of the difficulty was further expressed
II is thought that Premier Rouvier will be pre-
rsred 10 terminate the controversy either by ac-
cepting the conference or submitting counter
proposaIs. He informed Prince Won Radoln
bovever that no decision would be taken until
the German note had been submitted to the
Council of Ministers at its next regular meeting
which takes place on Friday. 1t is the general
expectation that agreement viii be reached
Oh the basis Of conference.
Tension in official quarters has notably dimin-
ished and This is explainable only on the theory
response does not make any notable concession.
TIE agreeable tone adopted by Germany and the
entire absence of menace appear to create the
most favorable impression. This is most for
tunate turn Of affairs. for while France sim
cerely seeks TO avoid g rupture. anything Of
fensive to the national pride might have in
famed public opinion beyond the point OF con-
troll
Reports from foreign capitals to the effect that
France recognizes Germany's influence in Persia
as compensation for the remuneration of Ger
Inanys claims in Morocco has somewhat an
noyed French officials. who in strong terms
authoritatively deny any such understanding
One Of them said to-day:
France is negotiating with Germany about
Morocco and only about Morocco. Runors rela-
i've 10 Persia or elsewhere are pure inventions
and of a nature TO create trouble 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
ruEe to excite Russia against Germany. Diplo-
mats however, are incIned to believe that
Persia would be good basis for compromise
as France possesses considerable interests there'
whereas Germany seeks to strengthen her hold
on the Bagdad Railroad, thus obtaining COM
rnunication with the Persian Gulf rivalling the
British route 10 the Orient by way OF suez Inc
prospects Of such a compromise were discussed
by the diplomatists attending the reception at
the British Embassy last night
The Shah Of Persia happens to be staying at
Contrexevilie, where numerous influences are
being used to induce him to take friendly view
Of various foreign railroad projects.
The Temps" this afternoon printed dis
patch from Berlin. which credits President
Roosevelt with using his influence TO keep the
Moroccan question from reaching crisis Sim
liar reports are circulating in diplomatic quar-
ters here.
Prices on the Bourse to-day are very firm,
owing 20 the optimistic feeling in regard TO the
foreign situation.