Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-06-29
MUST CIRCUMFERENCE
Germany's Reply to the French
81 Note So Insists.
Ia Complete Denial of All Demands
Made ny France. But Expresned
in Friendly FOrm-RumOrs Re-
RardInG Persia FalNe.

Paris, Jane 2S.-Gemany's reply to
the French note on the subject Of Mo-
rocco was presented during a confer
enee between Prince Radolin, the Ger
man ambassador, and Premier Rouvier
at the foreign Office Tuesday While
most friendly in form and entirely
lacking peremrtory tone, Germany's
response none the less maintains the
position that the Moroccan question
must be regulated by conference OF
the powers without any agreement in
advance limiting the scope of such
conference. This was accompanied by
the presentation of Germany's gener-
al point OF view in such amicable
spirit as to disarm the Suspicion enter
tanned concerning Germany's Interior
motives.
Prince Radol.n remained after the
presentation of the note for lengthy
conversation in which Germany's de-
sire for an amieab!e adjustment Of the
dificulty was further expressed.
1t is thought that Premier Rouvier
will be prepared to terminate the con-
troversy either by accepting the con-
ference or submitting counter propos-
ais. However he informed Prince Ra-
dolin that no decision would be taken
until the German note had been sub
mitted to the council of ministers at
its next regular meeting, vAiich viii
take place Friday, so that final deter
mination remains in allegiance unless
the council should be called in special
session. 1t Is the general expectation
that an agreement will be reached on
the basis of a conference.
Tension in official quarters has mo-
tably diminished and this is only ex-
plainahle on the theory that confer
ence will be accepted, as Germany's
response does not make any notable
concession. However, the agreeable
tone adopted by Germany and the en-
tire absence of menace appear to Gre
ate the nest favorable impression.
This is a most fortunate turn Of af-
fairs, for while France sincerely seeks
to avoid rupture, anything offensive
to the national pride might have in
famed public opinion beyond the point
Of control.
Reports from foreign capitals to the
effect that France recognizes Germa-
ny's influence in Persia as compersa-
lion for the reconciliation Of that coun-
try's claim in Morocco has somewhat
annoyed French ofiicials, who in siren
uous terms authoritatively deny any
such understanding. saying;
"France Is negotiating with oerma-
AZ about Morocco and only about Mo-
rocco Rumors relative to Persia or
elsewhere are purely inventions, and
of nature to create trouble between
the powers. particularly with Russia
A positive denial Of these rumors can
Be given
In German quarters II Is also stated
that Persia hss not igured IN any way
II the note. Germans view the Pef'
slnn rumor a. diplomatic ruse TO eE-
cite Russia against Germany. How
ever, diplomats are Inclined to believe
that Persia would Be sood basis for
compromIse, a. France possesses con-
sidsrsble interests there. where's Ger
many seeks to Strengthen her hold On
ths Raeasd rsilroad. thus owing her
Communication win the Persian gun
rivaiinE the British route TO he orient
b. WaY d eiPz. The rrosDeeia o.