Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-09
France and Germany Sign Mo-
rocco Agreement.
SATISFIES BOTH NATIONS
Political and Commercial Interests
to Be Safeguarded.
MEETS APPROVAL OF POWERS
Action Following King Edwards
Arrival in Berlin Is Considered
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Interest.

PARIS. February 9.-Fraure and Ger
many today signed a far-reaching agree
ment concerning Morocco. thus harishsnS
spectcr which for years has doomed up
internationally as the cause of strained
relations between the two countries OF
more Importance still. perhaps. than the
actual settlement of pending difficulties
and the harmonzing OF views concerning
Morocco is the moral effect of estab-
fishing broad basis of friendly relations
between two nations which have been
separated, so 10 speak. since the wa
OF 1870
The agreement signed today guarantee
the integrity OF Morocco and insures per
feet allegiance to the terms of the Algc-
ciraS act. France recognizes Germany's
economic interests In Morocco, while Ger
many recognizes the particular political
interest of France there.
The agreement points ont that the sigma
tories are animate ted by mutual desire 10
facilitate the operations Of the Algeciras
act. with the view of avoiding all cause
OF misunderstanding between them in tine
future"
Terms Of the Agreement.
France promises to maintain the integ-
rity and independence OF the Moroccan
empire and declares that she is resolved
to safeguard the economic equality and
not to embarrass the commercial and
Industrial interests Of Germans
Germany. whose interest in Morocco is
merely economical. recognizes that tho
particular political interests of France
are closely linked to the consolidation OF
order and peace in the interior of Mo-
rocco" and she agrees not to interfere
with these interests.
In conclusion the signatories promise
neither to pursue nor encourage any
measure designed to create an economic
privilege In their favor or in favor or
any other power and they agree that they
will endeavor to associate their people
In commercial enterprises launched in
Morocco.
There is reason to believe that the ne
gotiations preceding this agreement have
been proceeding quietly since the summer
of 1907. when the initiative was taken
by Germany. The unfortunate Casa
Blanca incident stopped the pourparers
for a while. but they were vigorously
renewed in Berlin last month. 1t is un-
derstood here that Emperor William was
anxious to participate in the agreements
assuring European peace that were being
concluded by his neighbors. but from
which Germany WAS isolated and remain
ed a stranger France is assured that
tnlS accord VIII ne WeicoHleu III loHuoI'
St Petersburg and Madrid, and she Is
confident that 1t will meet with the ap-
prevail of the Sultan of Morocco. to whom
it will be Immediately communicated by
NJ. Regnault, the French minister. who is
now at Fez
Coincident With Kings Visit.
A striking coincidence is found in the
fact that this agreement was signed at
the moment Of the arrival in Berlin of
King Edward. particularly as there is
strong inclination in diplomatic quarters
to consider the improvement of Franco
German relations as one of the objects of
this visit
The agreement was signed in Berlin by
NJ Cambon, the French ambassador, and
by Foreign Secretary Won Schoen. The
cabinet has sent a vote of thanks to NJ.
Cambon.