The San Francisco call., 1905-06-28
Uncompromising Re-
ply to Rouvier's
Note.
BULOW FIRM
Insists Upon Interna-
tional Moroccan
Conference.
PARIS MAY ACCEPT
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS, June N.-Germany's reply to
the French note on the subject of Mo-
rocco was presented during a confer
ence between Prince Radolin, the Ger
man ambassador and Premier Rouvier
at the Foreign Office to-day. While most
friendly in form and entirely lacking
peremptory tone, Germany's response
none the less maintains the position that
the Moroccan question must be regu-
lated by a conference of the powers,
without any agreement in advance limit
ing the scope of such conference. This
was accompanied by the presentation of
Germany's general point of view In such
an amicable spirit as to disarm the
suspicion entertained concerning Ger
manyS Interior motives
Prince Radolin remained after the pres
entation of the note for lengthy con-
versation. in which Germany's desire for
an amicable adjustment of the difficulty
was further expressed
1t is thought that Premier Rouvier will
be prepared to terminate the controversy
either by accepting the conference or
submitting counter proposals. However.
he Informed Prince Radolin that no de-
scision would be taken until the German
note were submitted to the council of
ministers at the next regular meeting.
which will take place on Friday; so final
determination remains In allegiance. 1t
is the general expectation that an agree
ment will be reached on the basis Of
conference.
FRANCE LIKELY TO YIELD.
Tension in official quarters has notably
diminished. and this is explainable only
on the theory that conference will be
accepted, as Germany's response does not
make any notable concession. However.
the agreeable tone adopted by Germany
and the entire absence OF menace appear
to create the most favorable impression.
This is most fortunate turn Of affairs.
for, while France sincerely seeks to avoid
rupture anything offensive to the ma
tional pride might have infiamed public
opinion beyond the point of control.
Reports from foreign capitals to the
effect that France recognizes Germany S
influence in Persia as compensation for
the remuneration of the country's claim
in Morocco have somewhat annoyed
French officials, who, in strenuous terms,
authoritatively deny any such under
standing, saying:
France is negotiating with Germany
about Morocco and Morocco only. Ru-
mors relative to Persia or elsewhere are
purely inventions and Of nature to
create trouble between the powers, par
tjcularly with Russia. A positive denial
of these rumors can be given
PERSIAN RAILROAD PROJECTS.
In German quarters also 1t is said that
Persia has not figured in any way in the
note Germans view the Persian rumor
as diplomatic ruse to excite Russia
against Germany. However, diplomats
are inclined to believe that Persia would
be good basis for compromise, as
France Possesses considerable interests |
there. whereas Germany seeks to
her hold on the Bagdad rail-
road. thus giving her communication with
the Persian Gulf, rivaling the British
route to the Orient by way Of Suez. The
prospects Of such a compromise were
much discussed by the diplomatists at
tending the reception at the British Emr
bassy last night.
The Shah Of Persia happens to be So
journing at Contrexville. where numerous
influences are in operation to induce him
to take a friendly view Of various foreign |
projects.