Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-04
THE MOROCCAN ISSUE
Question Of Policing Morocco
Forced to Decision.
IMPORTANT STEP TAKEN
Vote Gave Indication of Strength Of
Both Sides.
THE KAISER's PROPOSED MOVE
Trend of Opinion Among the Dele
gates is That Chances for opti- Il
mism Are Growing.
IMPORTANT STEP TAKEN
THE KAIsER's PROPOSED MOVE

ALGEC4RAS, March 3.-The confer
ence on Moroccan reforms took a most
important step today by deciding on the
initiative of Great Britain to proceed to
the immediate discussion of the police
question. After Sir Arthur Nicolson,
chief of the British delegation, had SUBJ
mitted this proposition the Marquis Wis.,
count Venosta, head OF the Italian mis-
sion, actively seconded 1T, eloquently ap-
pealing for Cancellation and asking for the
abandonment Of the absolute and unbend-
ing standpoints taken by France and Ger
many. His words were listened to with
Difference.
The voting showed that Germany had
representatives of powers supported Sir
Arthur Nicolson. Gelgium and Sweden
announced that they would abide by the
decision of the majority
one of the delegates then proposed that
the police question he referred to special
committee. which should prepare project
and submit 1t to the conference but this
proposition received negative vote
The result of the vote on Sir Arthur Mic
FTanco-German contest over the policing Of
a sensation, as 1t means that the delicate
Fralco-German contet over the policing of
Morocco has been forced to decisive issue
in which both sides will be compelled to
show their hands. Moreover the vote gave
the nrst indication of the strength OF the
two sides While this was not decisive as
the question was not upon the merits of
the police, yet 1t disclosed that Austria
and Morocco were the only countries vot-
ing with Germany.
It is understood that France will not pre-
sent police project to the conference. and
that therefore she will be consulted simply
on the question of principle involved
1t is expected that the discussion of the
question of police will be begun Monday.
Kaiser's Proposed Move.
Concerning dispatch to a London news
paper from Washington in effect that En-
peror William contemplated dramatic
stroke by announcing to the world that
France and Germany had agreed, the dele
gales declare that they do not possess IN
formation warranting such statement
However, many of them admit that the
character of the German emperor makes
such step possible. Herr Won RadoWitz
mead of the German delegation, while deny
ing the statement expressed a hopeful
view OF settlement of the controversy
Count Cassini, the chief Russian plenipo-
Tertiary says that he pins his faith on the
events of the last hour when both sides are
face to face with the tremendous RESPONSE
bllity of the failure of the conference On
the whole, the trend of opinion among the
delegates is that the chances for optimism
are growing.
Vienna Regards Favorably.
VIENNA. March 3.-Diplomats here re-
gard the situation at Algeeiras as more
favorable. 1t was stated authoritatiyely
today that Austria-H Hungary, Russia and
the United States made strong representa-
tons in Berlin, in consequence of which
Prince Won Beulow, the imperial chancel-
lor, appears to have adopted a more con-
ciliatory attitude and is inclined to enter
tain Frances proposals
Hopeful Views at Rome.
ROME, March 3.-The- official news re-
ceived here from Algeeiras is hopeful and
points to the possibility of the adoption Of
German pretentions, toward which Italy
and Austria are working, while at the
same time endeavoring to obtain the adj
hesion of the United States
1t is believed in official quarters here
that this combination would exercise such
a moral influence that it would assume
almost the character of mediation.
The compromise, 1t is added, may consist
in practically giving the control of the
exchange would make important eonces-
sions regarding the control of the Moroccan
police
A satisfactory solution of the conference
is strongly desired, its breaking up, even
though not leading to war. would continue
a state of tension unfayorable to the
finances of several countries. Italy for
ton of the interest on her bonds.
Nearly Ready to Adjourn.
BERLIN March 3.-The foreign office re-
CARDS the prospects of an agreement being
reached at AlpeciraS as having been i'm