New-York tribune., 1905-06-25
CHANCE OF WAR REMOTE.
FRENCH Official VIEW.
Worst aspect of Moroccan Case Not
Ground for Rupture.

Paris June 24-For the first time since the
Fashoda incident the French public is In the
throes of the fever. Whether 1t Will result
In anything serious depends on Germanys re-
sponse to the French note on Morocco. but with
out considering the exact status of the dlpIo-
matte negotiations considerable element OF the
public and press seriously discusses the possibii-
ties of a resort to Army circles are par
ticuIarly active and at the military clubs the
officers are mainly engaged in making COM
parisons Of the forces of France and Germany.
While the financial leaders scout the idea OF
war, the speculative element has been quick to
seize the opportunity to raid French rentes.
which tonight showed fall of one franc eight
centimes within the week
The official view is that the situation. while
delicate, does not present any aspect of danger
or a crisis involving rupture of relations This
is the government view and naturally presents
the most favorable side of the controversy, but
the Ambassadors OF the leading powers express
impartial opinions fully sustaining the view of
the government. 1t is pointed out in diplomatic
quarters that the worst aspect of the Moroccan
question does not present cause for war
The controversy serves 10 call attention to the
complete state Of readiness of the French mill
tary system The present peace footing of the
army is $4,000 men, The 1st and I'd Reserves
are made up of trained who have COM
quires of all citizens. The equipment of the
reserves is always kept in readiness at the bar
racks Military experts say that the calling of
the 1st Reserves to the colors would proba bly,
furnish force approximately of a million
trained men, and thereafter the I'd Reserves
and the territorial militia would permit much
further expansion. The system of mobilization
and equipment has undergone great improve
ment the result of the lessons of the last
war.
La Iiberte'' tonight began the publication
Of series of articles from the frontier, showing
the excited state of public feeling and the ac-
tivity Of the military forces, which are alleged
TO be constantly drilling and undergoing inspec-
tion.
The diplomatic situation remains unchanged.
as Germany has not yet presented her answer
TO the French note. Officials say the negotia-
tions are taking a normal course without AT
present any indication of d marked change It
is definitely known that the French Ambassa-
DOR to Germany was cordially received by Chan
celor Won Bulow on Friday This is consid-
cred to be a most reassurng sign of Germanv's
conciliatory intentions.
Berlin, June 24-The Foreign Office officials
busy studying the French note on Mo-
rocco. It's unusual length causing delay in an
swerins 1t. Emperor Williams absence at KieI
the Foreign Office says. will cause no DELAY in
the negotiations he is daily informed on all
points, and his decisions are promptly given
The fact becomes evident that Premier Rou-
vier has left open for discussion many points
from which negotiations can continue. The
greatest difference now seems to be whether
Germany and France shall seek to reach a sepa-
rate agreement before the meeting of the con-
ference. thus eliminating many matters from
international action. Germany apparently holds
the view that IL would be an act OF diScOurteSy
to the powers which have already agreed to
attend the conference If she arranged any mat
ters beforehand with France
Official circles here continue to follow the af-
fair with keen interest, but without anything
like excitement. much less bellicose incinations.