Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15

ish note regarding Morocco in the most
friendly spirit.
The ambassador transmitted these cor
dial expressions to his government. Herr
Stemrich repeated similar expressions of
good will to the Spanish charge d'affaires.
a provisional examination of the joint
Franco-Spanish note on the subject of the
recognition of Mulai Haf1d as Sultan OF
Morocco transmitted yesterday TO the
powers Signatory to the Algec1raS CONFER
ence causes the impression at the German
foreign office that the note is only the
first document in what is likely TO be IAN
extended correspondence between the pow
erS.
Not Frances Last Word.
The note certainly is not regarded as
Frances last word upon the subject, nor
as containing any utterance that may not
he the subject of revision and amend
ment.
The separation of the question concern
ing the cost of the occupation by french
troops firm the conditions by which Muiai
Hafid is to be recognized Is consloeleo
here as somewhat simplifying the con-
troversy. Yet, In the end. the cost OF
occupa ton is likely to be hard prop
lem to solve, depending much upon now
the accounts are to be reckoneo.
If France does not expect 10 charSe
Morocco with the maintenance or troops
engaged, but only for the extra expenoi-
lures such as the transportation OF am
munition and the destruction OF material
then the powers might Willingly asles
that moderate reimbursement should
he exacted But Germany is resolute
against enormous bills being presented
for what is regarded as an unnecessary
display of force
France and Spain took three weeks 10
formulate the note. The powers TO wh1ch
it was sent cannot be expected 10 iii
mediately respond.
Prince Won Buelow. the Imperial chah-
cellor, will return to Berlin from Nor
derney tomorrow to open the 1nterpar-
liamentary union and international peace
congress, and will remain in the capital
for four or five days. he Will con1er
with officials of the foreign office while
in the city and give preliminary sugses-
tions for Germany's procedure
Among the points upon which Germany
probably will ask for fuller information
is the paragraph concerning Mulai Hand
acceptance of all the treaties entered lnto
by Abd-El-A ziz. The latter is supposed
to have made some secret conventions
with France while NJ. Reenault was
French minister at Tangier. and the pow
ers can with propriety demand informa-
ton regarding these agreements.
Note Well Received.
PARIS, September 15-Reports received
here from French diplomatic agents
abroad indicate that the Franco-Sranish
note has everywhere produced a favorable
impression.
Germany is somewhat reticent. But NJ.
Cambon French ambassador. reports
that Herr Stemrich. acting foreign secre-
tary has replied that his government
would examine the note in most ami
cable spirit This is as much as the for
eign Office expected.
In London and ST. Petersburg the
governments manifested complete ac-
cord At The Hague, Foreign Minister
Van Swtnderen said he considered the
views of France and Spain to be excel
lent and that Holland would adhere to
them.
At Stockholm the foreign minister re-
piled that while the note would be SUBJ
mitted to the king and the council of
ministers. there was no doubt but that
Sweden would adhere.
NJ. De La FoSse. charge d affaireS of the
French embassy at Washington. reports
that Acting Secretary Of State Adee re-
called the reserve with which the United
States took part in the Algeciras confer
ence and said that In consequence the at
titude Of America was that of benevn-
lent spectator
NJ De La Fosse indicated. however that
the impression produced by the note in
Washington was favorable.
American Interest Small.
ing attitude regarding the Moroccan sit
uation.
A general exchange of notes among the
various governments signatory to the AL
geciras conference act is regarded here
as necessary in. order that prompt
Outstanding may be reached as to their
attitude regarding the representations
made on behalf of the two governments
most interested in the joint note.
AS In the of the F.IlrOnpan govern
ments, no formal opposition is before the
State Department, which has simply been
acquainted with the views Of France and
Spain regarding the recognition of Mulai
Hafid aS sultan.
A translation of the note has been sent
TO Secretary Root at his summer home at
Clinton. n. V. for his information.
The interest of the United States in
Morocco is more passive and philanthroptc
than otherwise. 1t is authoritatively
stated that in dealing with the powers re-
garding Morocco it will not interpose any
obstructive tactics in reaching a settle
ment of the situation.
Through Mr.. des Portes, the charge
d'affaires of the French embassy. the
State Department was late yesterday aft
ernoon put in possession of the contents
of the French Spanish note on the Mo-
roccan situation communicated to the
powers signatory to the Algeciras confer
ence.
The officials declined to discuss the ma
ture of the note. 1t is understood that
France and Spain want certain assur-
ances from Mulai Hafid regarding his at
titude toward various foreign interests In
Morocco.
No Responsibility Under Pact.
The United States government was a
signatory to the Algeciras conference
but expressly stipulated that in accept
ing the application of certain regulations
and declarations to American citizens and
interests in Morocco 1t did SO without as
Stunning obligations or responsibility for
their enforcement
The note was presented to Acting Sec
retary Adee by Mr.. des Portes In the
absence of Ambassador Jusserand
Without any political interest in that
section of the world. American partici-
patton in the Algeciras conference par
took of the benevolent nature, and, as
| expressly stated. was to obtain for all
| people the widest equality of trade and
| privileges and TO secure measures tend
| ing to insure cordiality of intercourse and
stability Of administration.