The San Francisco call., 1905-06-24
FRANCE TAKES
A FIRM STAND
Note TO Germany in Regard
to Morocco Causes Renew
ed Tension Between Powers
FRESH TALK OF WAR
Rouvier Does Not Yield to
the Kaiser in His Desire
for a General Conference

BERLIN. June Sss--Ehc French note
on the proposed Moroccan conference
WAS handed TO the Foreign ofice this
morning. Owing 10 fits great length.
the note had TO be sent by mail TO
Berlin instead of by telegraph. The
Foreign 0fice. while declining to dis
cuss the points ef the aOte In detail,
admits that il leaves the situation
where "a WAS before. The points of dis
agreement between Germany and
France have not been removed. IL Is
expected that the negotiations Will con-
slime fer long ti.ie before a positive
result is reached.
Germanys answer TO Premier Rou-
Vier has not Yet been considered. 1t
viii require considerable time IN order
10 meet all the points raised. While
the delay might under ordinary cir
cumstances be Of advantage in afford
ing time for the excitement TO subside,
German Government circles note with
some concern that powerful intrfgues
are going on. having for their object
war between Germany and France.
Ge1manys intentions remain thorough
ly pacific, but Government circles here
apprehend the possibility that these in
trigues will result in infiaming the
French people against Germany and
creating a delicate and complicated sit
uation
DISPLEAsING TO GERMANY.
The evening newspapers frankly ex-
press their isappointment at the
French note. Much had been staked
upon Premier Rouvier's ostensfble wish
10 come 10 an understanding with Ger
many, but the Eossisehe Zeitung, dis
cussing the note. says NJ Rouvier is
continuing NJ. Delcasse's policy without
N. nelcasse
The newspaper emphazies the fact that
The French note leaves the differences
where they were before regarding their
bearings upon the projected Moroccan con-
ference II is remarked that NJ Rouvier
has just succeeded In leaving room for
an acceptance of the conference If this
beccmts s absolutely necessary.
The Post remarks that the French Pre-
faier takes stand that looks strikingly
Ike polite but shamefaced refusal, and
the Nossische Zeitung agrees with the
Post in saying that the answer comes
nearer refusal than an acceptance of
the conference.
The National Zeitung, in an evidently
inspired statement. calls attention to the
warlike aspect which the British press
attempts 10 give TO the situation, whereas
Germany does not believe that the pres
est complications are such as to justify
thoughts of war. This newspaper fore
shadows Germany's rejection of NJ. Rou-
Nlefs suggestion that France and Ger
many reach separate agreement on GER
tain points before submitting the Moroc-
can question TO a conference. asserting
that Germany maintains her opposition
70 any separate arrangement
While the newspapers plainly show dis
appointment they all maintain a calm
tone. The situation is not threatening
an0 nothing is said which is calculated
TO wound French sensibilities
UNEAsTNESS IN FRANCE.
PARIS. June 23.-An official communi-
tion issued after the meeting OF the
Council of Ministers to-day says Premier
Rouvier acquainted his colleagues with
the status Of the negotiations with Ger
many. These follow the normal course
without change since the delivery of the
note Of Prince Radolin, the German EN-
bassador. The note was simultaneously
communicated TO the French Embassa-
dOrs abroad for the purpose of Informing
the powers.
Uneasiness continues to prevail in par
hamentary circles and among the public
generally concerning the outcome of the
negotiations.
IN spite of the reassuring tone of the
official communication issued after tie
Cabinet council, public uneasiness was
accentuated over the strained relations
between France and Germany
A seni-official statement appeared this
evening summing UP the main features
of the French note. II said that instead
of seeking TO avoid a conference the note.
invites an exchange Of views. thus dis
tinctly showing that France does not
reject the principle OF conference. The
note further explains French policy in
Morocco, thus meeting Germany's COM
plant that she had heretofore been de-
prived of information relative TO the de-
Ielopment of Morocco. The statement
seeks to show that the Government
course has advanced q settlement of the
difficulties. Notwithstanding this Gov
erlInent vita a large element of the pub
lie is convinced that Germany will not.
accept the note as tending towards an
adjustment.
This unofficial view is strengthened by
an intimation from German diplomatic
quarters that Germany is likely to de-,
cline TO give details of the proposed con-
ference, insisting that acceptance of the
conference be not conditional upon any
limitations of its scope. This frmness
on the part Germany is chiefly respons-
fble for the renewal Of the excitement on
the Bourse and the widespread uneasi-
ness among the public