Evening star., 1909-02-14
German Feeling Toward Eng
land in KindIier Spirit.
MOROCCAN ISSUE CLOSED
Further Agreements Likely to
Smooth Affairs in Balkans.
FRANCE IN A PACIFIC MOOD
Shows No Resentment of Berlin
Courtesies, But Will Continue Her
Present European Policy.

Specl3i taneCTam 10 Inc STAR.
LONDON, February 13.-London is feel
ing more cheerful this week than for
many long day. 1t is all because the
sinister reticence which usually prevails
in the Berlin political world has given
way to a kindliness which is fairly beam
ing. Germany has wiped the Morocco is
sue off the slate apparently and every
body is wondering anew what all the
fuss has been about, inasmuch as the sit
uation remains precisely where it was
two years ago, as far as the powers are
copcerned. Then the king has been en-
tertained with genuine hospitality and
he and his nephews have been telling each
other how sincere Is not only their per-
sonal friendship. but the kindly feelings
OF the two nations toward each other.
There is really good reason to believe
that the visit will be OF genuine benefit
to the future relations of England and
Germany. But it is too quite absurd to
anticipate such a close entente as that
with France, which some optimists seem
to expect. Agreements and compromises
concerning certain issues may be reached
and some causes Of misunderstanding re-
moved. These will be valuable. indeed, If
they include the still difficult Balkan sit
uation.
Peace in the Balkans.
1t Is not beyond hope that the discus
sions between the king, the kaiser, Sir
Arthur Harding and Prince Won Buelow
may result in the complete removal of
the acute features Of that problem. 1t
may almost be assumed that this result
is now assured, but it will be at the ex-
pense, unhappily, of the complete sacri-
nf infprpSfQ M r
concerned. namely. the Serb race In Bos-
MIA, Herzegovina, Seryia and Montenegro.
The negotiations between Turkey, Russia
and Bulgaria have now reached a point
which assures the settlement Of that
phase Of the problem on the basis OF
Turkeys latest proposition to Russia.
This leaves only the Serb states to deal
with, and 1t is only too probable that
their claims will be entirely ignored.
Their resistance, entirely unsupported,
will be. of course, suicidal.
Nevertheless. there are strong indica-
tions that it be made at any cost. 1t is
within their power to put Austria to
enormous expense to win an inglorious
war. So, what more natural than that
the dual monerchy presently will offer
to buy peace instead Of fighting for it.
Ultimatum to Servia.
Austria will soon issue a note to the
powers that may be regarded in the ligh,
Of an ultimatum to Servia. It will cal
the attention OF Europe to Servia's prepa.
rations for war and evident intention to
begin hostilities as soon as the weather
may permit and asking neutrals to inter
vene. Then even the countries which
reprobate Austrias action and sympa-
thize with the Serbs will solemnly be-
seech Servia to submit to political ex-
tinction in the interest of peace.
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then will begin the process of financial
seduction. which may not succeed.
France Is anxious that 1t should be
understood that her settlement Of the Mo-
rocco question with Germany signifies no
change in the French European policy.
France in no wal resents this weeks eX-
change of courtesies between England
and Germany.
The disappearance Of Morocco as a
source of irritation will. according to
French official opinion, have an important
effect in facilitating united European ac-
ton in regard to any crisis which may
arise between Austria and Servia, or any
other phase of the Balkan situation. but
1t does not foreshadow any wider under
standing between France and Germany.
There exist question between these two
countries which may prevent any general
entente between them outside the range
of practical politics. 1t is possible. how
ever. that some form of commercial
treaty may ultimately be agreed upon.
Berlin Press Opinion.
BERLIN, February 13.-Discussing the
visit of King Edward to Berlin. the semi
official Nord Deutsche Allgemeine lei
tung says:
"The impression in general is that the
visit not only renewed the relationships
of the reigning houses, but aroused
feelings Of great Sympatlv between the
peoples The kings visit furthered the
efforts to dispel the clouds, and makes
easier an understanding between the two
nations"