New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-04
MOROCCAN GUARANTEES
FR4NCO-SP4NISH POLICY.
Three Demands on Muiai Hdfg-
Explanation from Germany.

Paris Sept 3-The guarantees which France
and Spain VIII insist on from Muiaf Hang relate
only to the international phase of the situation
The first is the acceptance Of the stipulationS Oh
the Algeciras act in their entirety; second 'he
scceptance Of all the treaties and conventions
previously entered into by Morocco. and. third
the acceptance Of all concessions, privileges ana
settlements of whatever character signed since
the Aleeciras act or in virtue thereof Neither
France nor Spain will present special claims
The French diplomatic agents, notably Al
London St. Petersburg and Berlin, report sen
rinent favorable 10 the Franco-Spanish view OI
the Moroccan difficulty.
Although the tone of the press here is SUN
romewhat excited. the belief prevails in ofnclai
circles that Germany's action. unless followed
up is not likely to lead to serious dispute
France is confident that none OF the powers WIN
take Immediate action on Germanys advice
F3erlin Sept Count Berckhein. counsellor
OF the French Embassy. called tonight on heri
Stemrich Under Secretary TO the Foreign once
and Informed him verbally OF the nature OF the
agreement reached by France and Spain relatlNe
to the recognition Of Mulai Hafig. According TO
this agreement 3 set forth by Count Berck-
helm, France and Spain Of the opinion that
the recognition Of Mulai Hafg can ensue only
after he has officially informed the powers OF his
accession TO the throne, and has taken over in
definite and official form, and recognized as
binding on himself, ali OF the obligations or
Abd-el-Aziz.
The action Of Germany, it explained to-
day, is limited 10 the suggestion to the sigma
tories TO the Algeciras act, that the time has
come to recognize Mulai Hafg Sultan.
Official surprise is expressed at the agitation
Of the French and English newspapers over the
occurrence. They act as though Germany had
privileges instead
something that one Of the signatory powers
must do if the Moroccan situation is TO be
cleared up Mulai Hafg has informed the pow
ers several times that he would fully observe the
terms of the Algecras agreement, and he doubt
less viii repeat these pledges if 10 do so IS re
garded as preliminary necessary 10 his recog
milton.
German trade in Morocco is suffering from the
continuance of disorder there it was further
planned to-day, and Mulai Hafg and his lieu
tenant governors have failed 10 recognize the
rights of persons under German protection. Con-
sequently the Germon Consul Tangier, DIR.
Tassel, has gone TO Fee to straighten out these
difficulties. France. some time ago sent a skill
full and experienced agent TO the court OF Mulai
Hahg where he has since remained looking out
for French interests. This envoy is an
Algerian in the French consular service.
II appears here that the French government
desires TO make certain private arrangements
with Muai Hafg before coming out in support
OF the legitimacy Of his claim TO the Sultanate.
Another probable cause of the dissatisfaction
in Paris it is believed is that certain French
interests have made loans to Abd-el-Aziz since
the beginning of the civil war, and they
would like TO persuade or compel Mulai Hafg to
take over responsibility for these transactions.
From the German point Of view this is unjust