Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-20
EUR0PE'S ATTITUDE ON MOROCCO

governments that he would abide by the
Alseciras convention. Hahds interior
policy and exterior policy are two dis-
tinct things: but there is nothing strange
in that. for it is equally true OF the
policies of other governments as We'll
Caid El Menebhi. in an interview AT
Tangier. affirmed that Mulay-Hahd was
strong enough to hold in check the fanati-
cal among his followers. Vie VIII eS-
plain to them things which have never
been discussed heretofore, and this omis-
sion has been the cause of constant 1rou-
bic. Ell Menebhi declared that il was not
many as the real protector of his empire
Mulay> Haid would do his best 10 i've In
peace and friendship with all.
The text of the Franco-Spantsh note
has not yet been communicated to the
press, but sufficient is known through the
dispatches to understand its main points.
1t atfirms the right of France and Spain
individually to claim payment for eX-
penses occasioned by the re-establishment
of order a Casa Blanca, reservng the
right to settle this financial question en-
tirely outside of any action of the sigma
tories of the AlseCiras convention. This
Is the capital point of the Franco-Spanish
note.
The secondary points demand that Mu-
lay-Hafid shall assure an honorable pen
sion to his vanqushed brother. and also
to former functionaries, the confirmation
or all treaties and engagements made py
the moroccan government WIN ali IOTelSH
governments, the diplomatic corps and
private persons; the confirmation of the
powers indemnity commission resulting
from the maSSacreS at Casa Blanca. The
new sultan should recognize his RESPONSE
bility for the payment of those indemni-
ties diSavow formally and officially the
"djehad proclamation issued to the towns
and tribes, and the immediate adoption
of the necessary measures to assure the
security of the ports and the principal in
tt,aC faa h0N
been obtained Mulay-Hafid. adds the note,
may be recognized as sultan.
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|" An official communication issued In con-
nection with the note explains that
France, instead of trying
Interests Of to profit by the situation
and force settlement of
her own affairs before
the recognition of MuayHafid as sultan,
had higher conception of her duty. be-
lieving that his recognition should be sole
ly conditional upon guarantees OF the
common interest of all the powers
The communication points out the ad-
vantages to MuayHafid Of his acqui-
escence, the first thing the transfer to him
of the cash balance in the Morocco State
Bank, now in the name of Mulay-AZiZ.
This and other details Mulay-Hafid Is
asked to confirm, citing the case at Alex
andria, Egypt, as a precedent, the note
concludes as follows:
The note is inspired by loyal and friend
ly sentiments toward all the powers. 1t is
aimed at none, but Is sincerely European,
namely, in the interests Of all the sigma
tories of the Algeciras act. including
America. 1t respects the rights OF all
and any refusal to examine it, or its re-
lection en- bloc would constitute a proof
that the powers so acting entertain
thoughts Incompatible with respect for
the Algeciras act.
Dispatches from Berlin on the 18th In
slant state that at the German foreign
office the impression was that the note
was likely to lead to extended correSpon-
dence between the powers. But what II
Germany refused to recognize the note!
Would that necessarily lead to war? Not
at all. Germany would simply be held
by the powers to have severed her rela-
tons with the cO-signatory powers OF the
Algeciras act. Would that of itself mean
war? Not at ALL Germany Is entirely
free to withdraw.
Sir Charles Dixie, formerly under sec
retary of state of the British foreign al
fairs has already been interviewed on the
situation by correspondent OF LIE Matlh,
and says:
France can do as she likes in Moroc-
no. No one will disturb her. l say, no
ONE you understand.
The fear you have of war WITH Ter
many in your country prevents your 60
ing ahead and consequently retarus Inc
pacification of Morocco.
DO YOU think that II Germany had
really wanted to declare war on account
of Morocco she would have waited until
now? The emperor has always been III
favor of peace"
The opinion of the press of Europe is In
teresting to cite To commence with Ger
many, the Berliner
Views of Tageblatt attempts to
mitigate what it terms
Iuiop0 the silly policy by
hoping that the new sultan will give all the
guarantee demanded Of him. Germany
only wished to give her advice without
dreaming the least in the world of acting
alone" The Tante Voss is eXultant ana
almost gay over the prospect Of a row
The Taegliche Rundschau congratuiates
itself that France is 'disDleased." The
Germania believes that France will SUBJ
scribe to the German proposition, even
though 1t is ''diSagreeable." The Berliner
Neusten Nachrichten assures the govern
ment of the support of the German peo-
pie. The Gazette de la Croix and the Ga
Zette of North Germany vie with each
other in denunciationS of France IN MO-
rocco. The Vorwaerts changes the note
and writes that 1.-The note in the North
Germany Is one of those sudden impul-
sions which has already many times
placed Germany in regrettable posture
and caused her to be suspected by the
whole world. In appearance the proceed
ing is correct, but no one doubts that It
conceals attack against the Franco
English policy in Morocco. The tone of
the French and English press sufficiently
indicates it.
The day after Strasburg this action
man people should protest against such a
est in Morocco. It is a question there en-
tirely of the interests of certain German
capitalists. Are we sure" asks the
Vorwaerts eff this sudden protection is
quite agreeable to Mulay-Hafid? Hafid |
recalls perhaps the case of his brother |
who. after having been the protege of |
William, was obliged to throw himself |
into the arms of the French. That ex-
ample should brighten him.
The Independence Beige expresses as |
constituent at the "maneuver' and the
pressure which may bring about new
and dangerous complications
In Italy the Secolo writes that Ger |
many compromises the peace of Europe" |
The Corriere d'Italia comments upon the |
emotion created in Rome by the German |
proposition. |
In Spain the Correo, for example. fore
sees reign of defiance and suspicion" |
In France and England the proposition |
has fallen as bolt from the sky, and the |
outcry in the journals, regardless OF marty
lines, has been general and critical.
CHI. CHAILLE LONG.