The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-07-28
Military and Naval Preparations
Are Being Continued.
TRAINS OUT OF PARIS
Carry Provisions to the Forts
on the Frontier.
England Is COaIing First Diyi-
sion of Home Fleet.

Paris July 2S-Greater optimism pre-
vailed at the capital today, though it
was admitted that the negotiations
with Germany regarding the Moroc-
can affair remain difficult. The state
ment by Premier Asquith in the British
house of commons yesterday and Pre-
mier Caillaux's advice to the French to
keep cool and be prudent relieved the
tension at a moment when relief was
most needed and the discreet military
preparations of the government were
giving rise to the apprehension that
war was not impossible
These preparations included orders to
the cavalry to be ready for the field AT
the first signal, the heavy provisioning
of the forts on the eastern frontier by
special supply trains run out of Paris
at night and the mastering of all regi-
ments to their full quota.
1t is understood that Baron Won Kid
erIen Waechter, the German foreign
secretary, who is conducting the nego-
tiations with Jules CambOn, the French
ambassador at Berlin, has modified his
original program and is now asking for
"a part instead of the whole coast of
French Congo but at the same time
naming other conditions which France
would find difficulty in accepting.
Nevertheless, there is a strong feeling
that a solution will be found
The morning papers welcome Mr. As
ouith's speech as clarifying the situa-
tion and fastening a settlement. The
Figaro understands that Emperor Will
liam told personal friends that the
Moroccan question could be settled
amicably with France.
Coaling the Fleet.
London, July 2S.-The first division of
the home fleet stationed at Portland
has been ordered to coal and complete
supplies with oil fuel. Operations were
continued throughout the night.
Signs of Peace.
London. July 2S.-The Morocco
simeon seemed less suItry today and 1t
was generally conceded that Premier
Asquith's statement had helped 10
clear the air and to that extent 20
case the tension.
1t is the hope of the British govern
meut that the AIgeciras act nov hav-
ing been shown to be mere diplomatic
patch work, some more lasting settle
ment will be effected which will tran
Quilize the European. situation as well
as the Moroccan difficulty.
Mr.. Asquith's s encouragement thiit
Great Britain has not the least dlspo-
sition to Obstruct a F'ranco-German
agreement in West Africa, II is hopeu
by the officials here, will dissipate the
German belief that the British govern
ment is pursuing a policy of endeavOr
to thwart Germany's ; desire Tor terri
tOrial expansion
1t is considered a hopeful sign that
King George is making definite ar
rangements to attend the COwes re-
gatta tomorrow, while the members Of
the cabinet are preparing to leave
town for the weekend.
To Reorganize the Army.
Rambouillet France, July 2s.-At the
conclusion of the cabinet meeting to-
1a1I Il
ed, two official announcements we're
made. The first was that Foreign
Secretary De Selves. i'm explaining to
his cOlea CUES the external political sit
uation. had said that the pour parers
between France and Germany were
proceeding normally
The second announcement Was that
the cabinet had decided on the reOrgan-
ization of the army which represents
the 'crowning of the military work
pursued by the republic for the last
40 years"
Berlin Knew Tt Was Coming.
Berlin, July est is believed in of
fetal circles that France and Germany
viii be able to unite the African knot
bV direct negotiations and without op.
ening the doors to the participation OF
Great Britain and the other powers
Rosy optimism. however, is not mani
Tested. Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Eolweg and probably Foreign Secreta-
~ Baron Won hlCerlen WaecnIer leave
today to join Emperor William. who
viii arrive tonight at Swinemunde
from his cruise in northern waters.
Definite predictions wCulG be mis-
placed until after this meeting The
foreign office was fully prepared fol-
Premier Asquiths statement and now
affirms that it had earlier assurances
that Great Britain would not intervene
so long as Germany and France were
trying to settle the matter directl,
and also that Chancellor Lloyd George
speech was not meant a S a veto of {
F'ranco-German arrangement on tn,
basis of a France Congo understand
ing. as a section of the British pres.
has intimated.