New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
MOROCCAN SKIRMISHES'
DELEGATES MEET AGAIN.
Points Of Difference Sho5Un Bet1Ueen
French and Germans.

Algecfras, Jan. 22.-The plenipotentiaries were
entertained at to-day's sitting OF the Morocco
Conference by an almost continuous skirmish
between NJ. Revolt, head Of the French delega-
ton, and Count Won Tattenbach. the second Of
Germany's delegates While amenities were
carefully observed, the other delegates seemed
to think that to-day marked the beginning OF
fresh controversies between France and Ger
many, which were likely 70 be long protraoted
and Of increasing earnestness.
The methods employed by the two delegates
suggested their differences Of race. NJ. Revolt
was keen. analytical Of mind, skilful in diplO-
matio phrasings, and had grace Of expression.
Count Won Tattenbach was downright OF speech
and soldierly in manner.
When the conference reassembled at the Town
Hall here this morning. the presiding officer.
the Duke Of Almodovar, Spanish Minister for
Foreign Affairs. read messages from the Spanish
Senate and Chamber of Deputies expressing
hope for successful results The Marquis Wis
CONT Venosta. head OF the italian Mission, re-
plying in the name Of the delegates made a
reference to the international character OF the
agreement to be concluded here This was in
terpreted referring to the Franco-Gerrnan
difficulty over the question Of international
control
The conference adopted five OF the sixteen
articles contained in the report OF the COM
mittee on contraband arms. AS the sitting had
lasted two and a half hours discussion Of the
remaining articles went over until wednesday,
tomorrow being reserved for the ceremonies
attending the feast day of King Alfonso.
The discussion brought out long discourse
from Sid el Makhri, the second OF the Mo
roccan delegates. concerning NIorocco's general
attitude toward the conference. AS he spoke in
Arabic. the delegates did not comprehend a
word. Later they decided to have a translation
made for the members OF the conference.
NJ. Revolt, head Of the French mission. an
sWering a Moorish request for time to refer GER
tain features OF the report to the Sultan re-
marked that the Moors appeared DESTROYS to
refer some portions OF It and not to refer others
Sid Ell Mol1hri said that they were obliged to
refer everything without exception to the Sui
tan. A discussion among the delegates showed
that all we're similarly obliged to refer impor-
tant points to their respective governments.
The draft Of the report under discussion, be-
sides providing for repressive laws by the pow
ers, lays on the Moroccan customs authorities
the task OF stopping contraband trade along the
coast Before seizing foreign ship they must
inform the legation Of the country to which the
ship belongs and pending action on the part Of
the legation at Tangier the Moroccan authori-
ties shall install a guardian on board the ship
If the legation approves the seizure the contra
band cargo may be condemned, the proceeds go
ing to the Moroccan Treasury. while the fines
may be divided between tho informers and the
Moroccan Treasury.
The draft gives France exclusive control over
contraband on the Algerian frontier. and gives
Spain exclusive control along the frontier OF
SPANS possessions in Morocco.
The general principle OF the plan IS TO leave
the coast surveillance with the Moroccan GUS
toms, but as the question OF Frances admins
tering the customs comes UP later the Franco
German contention remains open
Sid Ell AIokhri's message from the Sultan be-
gan with an allusion to the French Minister'S
presentation OF the project for reforms which,
Sidi Ell Mokhri said, had decided his majesty to
convoke the leading men OF his empire who had
asked for a conference Of the powers signatory
to the Madrid Convention. The Sultan asks OF
those powers" said Ell Mol1hri counsel that
will strengthen his independence and improve
the sources Of income. He intends to make the
reforms genuine"
The Sultan asked the conference to re-examine
the clauses Of the Madrid Convention, with
view to changes in the interest OF Morocco. Al
though public improvements were necessary,
they ought to be made on a basis conformable
with the independence Of the Sultan.