New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-23
DELCASSE RETAINS POST.
FRENCH CABINET UNITED.
Foreign Minister'S Action Regarded
as Check to Germany.

Paris. April 22-Yielding to personal solicta-
tions and to representations of President Loubet
and the leaders Of the government that his re-
tlrement would be a serious national peril at
this Time NJ Delcasse to-day advised Premier
Rouvier that he would reconsider and with
draw. his resignation as Foreign Minister. This
was after strong assurances had been given NJ.
Delcasse that the Ministry united in SYM
pathy with and support of his foreign policy. 1t
had been the intention to hold special Cabinet
council this afternoon, at which the united at
titude of tho Ministry foreign questions
would receive definite expression. NJ. Delcasse's
personal conferences with MN. Loubet and Rou-
Yier made such explicit declaration unneces-
sary and NJ. Rouvier went to the Elysee Palace
at o'clock this evening. where he announced
to NJ. LOubet that NJ DeIcasse would remain
in the Cabinet
In the conferences to-day the Foreign Minis
ter said that he would retain his portfolio only
in case the entire Cabinet approved Of his for
eign policy, which he would carry out according
to his view. The authority necessary to carry
on negotiations with the powers ineffective
if such negotiations led to reserves or diverg-
ences among the members Of the Cabinet. The
purpose Of the intended Cabinet meeting was
to remove every scruple in the mind of the
Foreign Minister concerning the support given
him. The conferences accomplished the same
object, showing that there was no divergence
Of views and in consequence NJ. Delcasse de-
cided to remain.
NJ Delcasse's action is expected to result in
a frmer attitude toward Germany than here
tofore shown. The Foreign Minister'S policy
has been to give Germany adequate assurances
that her interests in Morocco would be treated
in the manner as those of the rest OF the
world, but he did not desire to yield Frances
entire project concerning Morocco at the dicta-
ton Of Germany. This appears to have
cited fears in high quarters that NJ Decasse's
courteous but firm stand might lead to danger
Gus complications. 1t is said that some mem
berS of the Cabinet shared the view that
grave issue with Germany might result from
too firm an insistence- NJ. Delcasse felt, there
fore. that it useless to proceed without the
strong support of his colleagues and took the
ground that if a temporizing policy with Ger
many was desired some one else should assume
the responsibility. Consequently his offer to re-
sign was everywhere interpreted a triumph
for Germany. whereas his determination to
main IS interpreted as check TO German de-
signs. The feeling over Germany has naturally
become much more acute as a result Of the In
cident. Many deputies who have been inter
viewed the subject say NJ. Delca sse's resign
ing at this time would be equivalent to France
making an open and humiliating concession to
Germany.
The Cabinets course insures him a strong
backing in continuing the Moroccan policy. He
has already opened conversations with the Ger
man Ambassador. Prince Won Radolin. designed
to give Germany ample explanation Germany
has not yet shown inclination to respond to
these overtures. While continuing this con-
ciliatory attitude. NJ. Delcasse is now in posi-
ton to resist Germany's apparent purpose to
bring about the complete abandonment Of the
French Moroccan policy. The semi-oficial
Temps says tonight:
Our situation after NJ. Delcasse's resignation
has been offered and withdrawn will be clearer
than before the incident occurred. 1t afirms
that in the presence of happenings which are
serious, but not desperate, the government is
united. 1t viii also show that a campaign Of
a foreign country, matter how ably it may
be conducted. is without effect on our internal
affairs These are two essential points which
the incidents make perfectly clear.
The Chamber of Deputies has adjourned for
the Easter recess until May Is. The debate on
the Separation bill not completed. The
recess promises to put off political agitation
over Morocco and neutrality