New-York tribune., 1905-06-17
A DEADLOCK on MOROCCO.
DANGER NOT YET CRAZE.
alarming Rumors Officially Denied
III. R0urier to Hold Post.

Paris. June 1G-The strained relations be-
tween France and Germany over Morocco con-
tinue to give rise 10 serious apprehension. but
while openly admitting that there are real diff
fculties involved the officials protest against
this admission being made the basis of exag-
gerated reports. Such reports have been cir
culated for several days by a small and unin-
fuential section of the press. One report that
Germany had submitted ultimatum brought
out a formal denial from the Foreign Office.
Another report in the ''Patrie" is that Ger
many has demanded that France and Great
Britain complete a guarantee that the Anglo
French understanding is not in the nature Of
an armed alliance against Germany. The
"Presse' asserts that NJ Delcasse. when For
eign Minister. signed a secret offensive and de-
fensive alliance with Great Britain.
These reports dismissed in authoritative
quarters fancifpl engagements of the situa-
tion, and an editorial in the semi-offical
Temps tonight gives warning against what 1t
terms nervous paroXysms I"
At the time the diplomatic strain between
France and Germany is undeniably serious. The
chief cause of this is the inability thus far of
either side to propose remedy acceptable to
the other, France is tenacious to uphold her
predominant position in Morocco without sub
jecting 1t to inspection and revision by the in
ternational congress proposed by Germany. on
the other hand, Germany does not recognize
French predominance in Morocco or the Anglo
French agreement on which this predominance
is based. Thus Germanys issue is equally
against Great Britain and France although the
latter is more Immediately Involved.
All those concerned are making appeal to
the friendly cooperation of other nations, SO
that indirectly all Europe is taking part in the
controversy and this permits wide range Oh
conjecture concerning rearrangement of politi-
cal alliances. The officials maintain that tne
issue does not involve such far reaching ques-
tions but is the renewal of the long pendlng
struggle over Morocco in aggravated form.
One of the chief causes OF the present ap-
prehension is the possibility of some unfowaro
incident along the Franco-German frontier
which for wears has been garrisoned by formlo-
able military forces.
Premier Rouvier announced at meeting of
the Council of Ministers. held at the Elysee
Palace at noon to-day, that he had definitely
decided 10 retain permanently the portfolio OF
Foreign Affairs and relinquish that of Finance
His decision was the result of the earnest re-
quest of President Loubet and his colleagues.
The appointment of NJ. Merlou Minister of
Finance is considered certain, and 1t is expected
that Premier Rouvier tomorrow Will present
the new Minister to President Loubet- M Mer-
lou is at present Under Secretary of Finance
After leaving the Elysee Palace NJ Rouvfer re-
turned to the Foreign. Office where he received
DIR Motono the japanese Minister, who had re-
ouested a meeting for the purpose of delivering
n communication doubtless relating to the com
ing peace meeting at Washington.