The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-06-28
German Answer 10 French Note
is CORciIiatOTy
TENSION Is DIMINISHED
Prince Rodolln Assures Premier Rou-
vler That Germany Wants to
Adjust the Moroccan
Trouble Amicably.

Paris, June 2z-Germany's reply to the
French note on the subject of Morocco
was presented during conference be-
tween Prince Radolin, the German ampas-
sador, and Premier Rouvier at the Tor
eigh office today. While most friendly IN
form and entirely lacking peremptofy
tone. Germany's response none the less
maintains the position that the Moroc-
can question must be refutated by con-
ference of the powers without any agree
ment in advance limiting the scope Of
such conference This was accompanied oy
the presentation of Germanys generai
point of view in such an amicable spirit as
10 disarm the suspicion entertained con-
cerning Germany's ulterior motives.
Desires AmicabIe Settlement.
Prince Radolin remained after the pre-
senation of the note for lengthy CON
versation in which Germanys desire Tor
an amicable adjustment of the difficulty
was further expressed. 1t is thought that
Premier Rouvier will be prepared to ter
inmate the controversy either by accept
ing the conference or submitting counter
proposals. However, he Informed Prince
Radolin that no decision would be taken
until the German reply had been sub
mitted to the council of ministers at its
next regular meeting, which will take
place Friday, so that final determination
remains in abeyance unless the council
should be called Ia special session.
1t is the general expectation that an
agreement will be reached on the basis of
conference. Tension of official quar-
ters has notably diminished and this is
only explainable on the theory that con-
ference will be accepted as Germany's
response does not make any notable con-
cession. However, the agreeable tone
adopted by Germany and the absence of
menace appear to create the most favor
able impression. This is most fortunate
turn of affairs for while France sincerely
seeks to avoid a rupture, anything Of
fensive to the national pride might have
infamed public opinion beyond the point
of control
Persian Argument is Used.
Reports from foreign capitals to the ef-
feet that France recognizes Germany's
influence in Persia as compensation for
the renunciation of that country's claims
In Morocco has somewhat annoyed French
officials, who, In strenuous terms, au-
thoritatively deny any such understand
ing. saying:
France is negotiating with Germany
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, par
ticularly with Russia. A positive denial
of these r,lmors can be given.
In German quarters 1t is also stated
that Persia has not figured in any way in
the conference Germany regards the Per-
sian rumor as a diplomatic ruse to ex-
cite Russia against Germany.
However, diplomats are inclined to be-
lieve that Persia would be a good basis
for compromise as France possesses con-
siderable interests there, whereas Ger
many seeks to strengthen her hold on the
Bagdad, railroad thus giving her COM
munica ton with the Persian gulf, rivalling
the British route to the orient by way
of Suez The prospects of such a COM
promise was discussed by the diplomats
attending the reception at the British en-
bassy last night.
The Shah of Persia happens to be So
journing at Contrexville, where numerous
Influences are In operation 10 in0uce him
to take a friendly view of various foreign
railroad projects.