Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-27
THE MOROCCAN ISSUE
GERMAN ANSWER TO FRENCH
NOTE RECEIVED AT PARIS.

BERLIN. June 81. 80 p.m.-The German
answer to the French note on the subject
of the proposed Moroccan conference was
sent to Paris yesterday. A high official
near Chancellor Won Bueiow informs the
Associated Press that the German note,
while perfectly amicable In form, insists
upon conference and also declines to COM
ply with Frances request that Germany
outline beforehand the program of the con-
ference.
The chancellor takes the standpoint that
the Moroccan question is an international
affair and that Germany. having accepted
the sultans invitation to confer
ences on the subject, cannt rightly agree
with any single power as to what can be
discussed at the conference. Germany in
sists that France must agree to the confer
ence before any arrangements are made re-
speeding the subject matter for discussion.
After France has agreed to- this Germany
is willing to listen to Frances wishes.
No Wish for War.
The officials attention being called to the
warlike talk in the foreign press, he replied:
THE fact that we are urging conference
is clear proof that we have no wish for
war with France. When nation wants
war 1t cannot ask for a conference at the
same time. If we wanted war with France
we would have regretted NJ. Delcasse's fall,
since he was the greatest obstacle to good
relations with France.
ION the contrary, NJ. Delcasse's removal
and Premier Rouver's decision to retain
the foreign portfolio gave great satisfaction
in German official circles because we saw
In these steps a guarantee of improved re-
Iations."
1t is understood that the German reply ex-
presses the most amicable and friendly sem
timents. but nevertheless continues to main
tain that conference should settle the en-
tire subject of Morocco without prearrange-
ment between the nations taking part in II.
According to the German view all the sig
natories of the Madrid convention should
have a part In the final regulation of the
subject.
While this differs from the French posi-
ton In seeking to define the scope of the
conference, yet the amicable spirit in which
the German response is framed leads to the
belief that it facilitates French acceptance
of the conference.
Moreover, while the German reply seeks to
leave the conference free to reach its own
conclusions 1t tends to facilitate French
regulation of the Moroccan frontier ada
cent to Algeria.
Although no official statement has been
given out concerning the intentions of
France it is the general feeling in diplo-
matte quarters that agreement will be
reached on the basis of conference.
Discussed at Paris.
PARIS, June q. 3:05 p.m.-The council of
ministers today considered the status of
the Frarco-tierman negotiations. Premier
Rouvier announced that he expected to
have a conference later with Prince Won
Radolin. the German ambassador. who
would deliver the German reply to the
French mote on the subject of Morocco.
Pending the receipt Of this the officials say
the situation remains stationary. as the
final outcome depends on the text of the
German Iote.
In the meantime the officials here con-
slider that the situation has been consider
ably relieved In view of intimations they
have received from the French ambassador
at Berlin concerning the general purport OF
the German position.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 27.-Private adj
vices from Paris say that Germany has
achieved diplomatic victory over France
by reaching an agreement with Premier
Rouvier for settlement covering not only
Morocco. but other questions by which 1t Is
presumed that Germany. like Great Britain,
will secure compensation for quit-claiming
her interests In Morocco. Germany's quid
pro quo. according to report. win be OBJ
tained in the near east. in the recognition
of her influence in Persia.