New-York tribune., 1905-07-11
BOTH NATIONS PLEASED.
French Claims Respected and Ger
mgarys Point Gained.

Berlin. July l0-The agreement betwe-n
France and Germany the subject of Morocco
is regarded here a diplomatic success of
the first Importance over both Great Britain
and France. although it is expressed in terms
of great moderation. the agreement being re-
ferred to IAN accord based on a full appreci-
alton and recognition OF each governments
rights and aims" Officially, the issue is re-
garded a triumph for Emperor William and
Prince Won Bulow. which VIII strengthen Ger
manys diplomacy everywhere on the Continent
The attitude OF the American government
toward the controversy was altogether salts
factory TO Germany. Precisely what part Presi-
dent Roosevelt took in forwarding the settlement
is not made public in Berlin but it is appreciated
that the influences which he exerted at Paris
and London contributed toward the settlement
The documents covering the agreement are
three in number. and are all dated July s. In
the first Premier Rouvier wrote to Prince Won
Radoln, the German Ambassador at Paris,
saying that the French government. through
the discussions that had taken place between
the representatives OF both countries in Paris
and Berlin, had reached the conviction that as
the conference proposed by the Sultan of Mo
rocco was directed toward no aim opposed to
the interests Of France in Morocco or to her
defined rights or TO her treaties OF engagements.
France gave her assent to the conference with
these fundamental principles:
The sovereignty and Independence OF the Sui
tan, che integrity of the Kingdom, the usual
economic freedom, the necessity for police and
financial reforms and their Introduction for
short period on the basis of an international
agreement, and the Acknowledgements of the
fact that France had special interest in having
order prevail in Morocco, because Of the long
frontier between Algeria and Morocco
Prince Won Radolin replied that his govern
ment authorized him TO confirm his oral repre-
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follow aims in opposition TO French interests,
following the precise terms used by NJ Rouyier.
The third document is a joint declaration
signed by NJ Rouvter and Prince Won Radolin
that the two governments had agreed TO recall
their legations at Tangier the con-
ference met at Fez and jointly TO advise the
Sultan 10 prepare programme to be laid be
fore the international conference in accordance
with the principles set forth in the letters ex-
changed between n. Rouvier and Prince Won
Radolin-
Paris. July 1o.-Premier Rouvier submitted TO
the Chamber OF Deputies to-day the notes
changed between him and Prince Won Radolin
constituting the Franco-German agreement rel
ative to Morocco. NJ. Rouvier followed the
reading OF the notes with detailed explanation
Of the negotiations. He said that the under
standing now reached between Germany and
France was based on principles fully recognizing
the special interests OF France. He added:
The accord thus realized leaves intact the
arrangements France had previously made with
other powers. At no moment Of the negotiations
did the discussion turn upon the Anglo-French
agreement or the Franco-Spantsh agreement.
The declarations made in the notes and the
formal assurances from the representatives Of
the German government permit me TO affirm that
Germany does not question accords with
Great Britain and Spain How could 1t be other
wise since IL is evident that accords between
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third power2 The Chamber can congratulate
itself on the happy result Of the negotiations
between France and Germany, thanks to the
sincere efforts of both governments.
NJ Rouvier's statement was warmly applauded
on both sides of the Chamber.