Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-28
GERMANY HOLDS
FIRM ATTITUDE
PRESENTS REPLY TO FRENCH
NOTE
INSISTS ON A CONFERENCE
Maintains That only by This Means
Can the Moroccan Question Be
settled--shows Amieable
Spirit
INSISTS ON A CONFERENCE
BY associated Press.

PARIS, June 27.-Germany's reply to
the French note on the subject Of
Morocco was presented during a con-
ference between Prince Radolin, the
German ambassador and Premier
Rouvier at the foreign Office today.
While most friendly In form and en-
tirely lacking a premptory tone, Ger
many response none the less main
tains the position that the Moroccan
question must be regulated by a con-
ference of the powers without any
agreement in advance limiting the
scope of such conference. This was
accompanied by the presentation of
Germanys general point of view in
such an amicable spirit as to disarm
the suspicion entertained concerning
Germany's ulterior motives.
Prince Radolin remained after the
presentation of the note for a lengthy
conversation in which Germany's de-
sire for an amicabe adjustment of the
difficulty were 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
Radolin that no decision would be taken
until the German note had been SUBJ
mitted to the council of ministers Mt
the next regular meeting which will
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 nota-
bly, diminished, and this is only explic-
able on the theory that conference
will be accepted. 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 a rup-
ture, anything offensive to the national
pride might have infiamed public opin-
ion beyond the point of control.
Reports from foreign capitals to the
effect that France recognizes Ger
many's influence in Persia as compen-
sation for the renunciation of the
country's claim in Morocco has some
what annoyed French officials who in
strenuous terms authoritatively deny
any such understanding, saying:
France is negotiating with Ger
oh
Morocco. Rumors relative to Persia
or elsewhere are purely inventions and
of a 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 state !
that Persia has not figured in any way
in the note. Germans view the Persian
rumor as a diplomatic ruse to excite
Russia against Germany. However,
diplomats are inclined to believe that
Persia would be a good basis for COM
promise as France possesses consider
able interests there, whereas Germany
seeks to strengthen her hold on the
Bagdad railroad, thus giving her COM
muication with the Persian gulf, rival |
ing the British route to the orient by
way of Suez. The prospects of such a
compromise were much discussed by
the diplomatists attending the recep-
ton at the British embassy last night.
The Shah Of Persia happens to be
sojourning at Contrexville, where num-
erous influences are in operation to in
duce him to take friendly view OF
various foreign railroad projects.