Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-06

would result in a ministerial crisis. M. Del
casse, in submitting his resignation, ex-
planned the reasons leading up to his ac-
ton.
He said he recognized that differences Of
view had arisen between himself and his
colleagues relative TO the execution of the
foreign policy of Europe, particularly con-
cerning the direction of the negotiations
with Morocco. Therefore he had believed
1t be desirable in the interest of the minis
try and the country to place his resignation
in the hands of the president
Premier Rouvier, in responding. expressed
the regrets of his colleagues, adding a trib-
ute to NJ. Delcasse for past services M.
Rouvier thereupon announced that he
would take ad interim the duties of foreign
affairs.
The resignation of NJ Delcasse is due to
the failure of French policy in Morocco, the
sultan having practically rejected Frances s
plans for the reform of the administration
of Morocco by proposing that the whole
subject be submitted to a conference of the
powers signatory of the treaty of Madrid
NJ. Delcasse rendered his resignation April
q, but he was prevailed upon to retain the
portfolio of foreign affairs. On that occa-
sion in addition to the controversy over his
Moroccan policy. the foreign minister had
been severely criticised for his alleged ac-
ton in permitting French officials in the far
east to connive at Russian breaches of neu-
trality in those waters. which the French
government emphatically denied.
Later 1t was announced that NJ. Rouvier
would hold the portfolio of foreign affairs
indefinitely. probably yielding the ministry
of finance (Which he directs in addition to
being premier), in order to devote his en-
tire attention to the solution of the trou-
bled foreign situation.
The final meeting between NJ. Delcasse
and his colleagues developed unusual inter-
est as he found their sentiment united
n tnC h.a no had trsaJ rtAr
explaining his views on the Morocco and
other questions the ministers presented
theirs, showing complete discord between
him and them.
formerly existing had reached a stage where
he found all his colleagues opposed to him.
Therefore, he added, 1t only remained for
him to surrender his portfolio.
NJ DelcaSseS retirement from the council
chamber brought out numerous evidences
of personal esteem which. however. did not
remove the somewhat painful feeling caused
by his resignation following divergence
of views
NJ. Rouvier will take up the affairs Of the
foreign office tonight. If he decides eventu-
ally to select successor 1t probably Will
be one of the ambassadors. Jules Cam
bon, formerly of Washington. and M. Bar
rere. now at Rome. being the most promi-
nent now under consideration.
Diplomats attach much Importance to M.
Rouvier's taking up foreign affairs, as they
regard him as being a statesman of unusual
force. They foreSee marked results in the
various pending international questions
from NJ. Rouvier's direction of foreign af-
fairs. The change in the cabinet is expected
to ameliorate the Moroccan situation; first,
because Germany. being satisfied with the
fall of the minister who ignored her during
the early stage of the Moroccan negotia-
tions, will now be disposed to treat in a
more friendly spirit with his successor. and
also because the new policy of France viii
probably seek to secure Germany's CO.
operation rather than prolong the resistance
TO Germanys claims.
M. Muravieff to Succeed.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
ST. PETERSBURG. June 6.-The Novoe
Vremya says it learns that NJ. Muravieff,
ambassador to Italy, and formerly min
| lister of justice. will succeed Count Lams-
dorf aS minister q fnrpipn aff Va irs