Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-02
PEACE TALK FROM BERLIN
German Fereigu Secretary Says His Nation
Gould Gain Nothing by War
ctUss OF APPREHENSION IN FRANCE
Fear that Charges of Had Faith
Against Germany, VIII Re re-
scented In such Manner as
to Provoke Connict,

BERLIN. Jan. 1.-The German Foreign
ONCE has been aware that nervousness
existed in France among the cabinet minis
ters and people over the possibilities OF
renewed controversy with Germany. Baron
Won Richthoff, the foreign secretary, was
informed fortnight ago that the French
cabinet had serious fears of Germanys
Intentions. The secretary replied TO his
informant. who was fresh from Paris, that
such apprehension was wholly without
cause, adding:
What could Germany gain by war;
Inquiries were made here by the French
financial interests last week to the posi-
bilities of Germany provoking war with
France. and German bankers, who are ex-
tremely well informed politically, replied
that there wasn't the slightest indication
that the German government contemplated
aggressive action toward France. 1t was
pointed out by one powerful interest that
"a thousand reasons existed against war
where one existed for it,
only presumption and vain glory" 1t
was added, would suggest war when moth
ing moral or material could be gained by
it, while all the solid consideration of
commerce and orderly internal develop
ments, besides the thoroughly pacific policy
OF the emperor are immovably in the way
of fighting for ambition alone. The deli
cately adjusted system of production and
exchange would be shattered by war to
! such an extent that no indemnity or terri
tory could furnish compensation.
Cause of Apprehension In France.
The apprehensions in France appear to
be due to a reasonable certainty that Ger
many will oppose Frances position at the
| Moroccan conference, now only a fortnight
OFF nd ala m he hat
| yellow book on Morocco went rather too
far in accusing Germany of assuming a
provocative attitude and charging Germany
with bad faith. The French government,
| 1t is asserted here, is aware that these
charges placed Germany in an unpleasant
! light that the German government resents
I them and will reply to them firmly. This
/ reply may lead to continued discussion in
| the press and between the public men of
| the two countries. British influence, II is
stated in Berlin, is known to be adding to
! the feeling of mistrust of Germany existing
in France especially in the case of non
! official influence, such as recent utterances
| of Sir Charles Dixie and the military cor
respondence of the London Times last
week But in every well posted quarter
here diplomatic, financial and military, the
statement is made that war between Ger
|
France has designs which so far have not
been disclosed.
| LOubet Talks Peace.
| PARIS, Jan. president Loubet's New
Years reception to members of the diplo-
matte corps gave opportunity for signii-
cant exchange of peace sentiments, evil
IDENTIFY designed to offset the recent wave
| of pessimistic war talk. The usual mill
tary honors were rendered on the arrival of
| the members. The reception was acid in
the salon of the Elysee palace. For the
first time the papai nuncio did not mako
/ the presentations, Count Tournalli, the
Italian ambassador, taking his place as
dean of the corps.
Count TournaAi, in extending to President
Loubet the fluctuations of his colleagues
and himself, said that he was not giving
expression to mere formal sentiments Of
fraternity AT the beginning of the year
just closed, he said, the whole world SUI
fered from a feeling OF the deepest depres-
sion, lightened only by the general convic-
ton that moral action favoring the soi-
darity of the essential interests and the pa
chc relations of the peoples represented
by the diplomatic corps was assured by
the support of France.
The hope then expressed had been full
themselves on having been witnesses of the
beneficent action of France In behalf OF
peace.
President Loubet, in reply said
1t is with the deepest satisfaction that
recall that the hopes for peace, the object
of all our desires, which were expressed a
year ago, have been fulfilled. The moral
power attained by pacific ideas throughout
the world has played great part III this
happy result. The persuasive idea of those
ideas was never before demonstrated, and
we may draw therefrom the most favor
able auguries.
Prince Won Radolin, the German ambas-
sador was. present. having just returned
from Berlin, where he was the guest OF
Emperor William and the minister of for
! eign affairs, Baron Won Richthofen during
: the consideration of Franco German rela-
lions. The cordiality of President Loubet
toward the prince was especially marked.
, Mr.. Mccormick, the American umDassa-
j dor, also exchanged amenities with the
, president.
A brilliant New Years reception was
given. at the American embassy tonight, al
= which several hundred Americans were
2 present. Mr.. Mccormick will sail for th'
! United States on the Amerika January
for short visit.