New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-26
FRANCE ENUNC|ATES
HER MAXIMUM TERMS
Final Offer Made to Germany
with View to Settlement
Regarding Morocco.
MINISTERS ARE UNAN NOUS
Peace or War Depends on Man
ner of Reply, but Another In
ternational Conference Is
Most Likely Outcome.

Paris. Aug. 25.-At a Cabinet coun-
ell. lasting for two and a half hours to-
dav. the course Of the French negotia-
tions with Germany on the subject Of
Morocco was considered in detail after
which instructions 10 Jules Cambon,
French Ambassador in Berlin. embOdy-
ing the maximum terms which France
will offer TO Germany in order 10 reach a
settlement were submitted by VI. de
Selves. Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and
unanimously approved. These instruc-
tions were drawn up by a committee of
the Cabinet. consisting Of NJ. Caillaux,
the Premier; VI. Jean Cruppi. Minis
ter Of Justice; NJ. L. Lebrun, Minister
OF the Colonies. and VI. de Selves. Jules
Cambon was also virtually a member
OF the committee.
The council convened at 10 o'clock and
Immediately began a consideration OF
the instructions which had been sub
nitted to President Fallieres at Ram
bouillet yesterday by the Premier. The
ministers entered the Cabinet room at
the Ministry Of the Interior in spirit
of much gravity, for Il had been felt
throughout the week that the decision
Of the Cabinet to-day would have a Sc
riOus import for France.
The Cabinet adjourned to meet on
Thursday next at Rambouillet under the
presidency Of President Fallieres.
Although the instructions cannot be
yet an important st-p has been taken
toward a rupture or an accord. The
event depends. OF course upon how the
German government receives the pro-
posals
The instructions endeavor 10 phrase
the French conception of Germanys po-
sition in Morocco Ambassador Cambon
is authorized TO offer specific parts Of
the French Congo in exchange for the
absolute recognition by Germany OF
French rights in Morocco.
Should the negotiations be interrupted
again after Ambassador Cambon reopens
the discussion in writing with Baron
Won Kiderlen- -Waechter the German
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. long period
Of strain and suspense. ending probably
in a new international conference. may
follow.
Both France and Germany are carry
ing on war preparations, and each power
appears willing that the other should
know H. Doubtless as a diplomatic ma
npuvre 10 betoken earnestness, there is
a little rafting OF the sabre on both
sides. Nevertheless war must be among
the contingencies considered by states
manship The word war has been
used more frequently this week in the
conversation OF serious Frenchmen than
has been the case for many years. Cen
orally II is used interrogatively in the |
sense that can IL be possible that We
must fght?" and rs Germany pushing
us into war;"
Altona Aug. 25.-Emperor William to-
night made a noteworthy speech in the |
course Of a banquet in honor OF the |
Province OF Schleswig- Holstein. whittier |
he has come 10 attend the manpuvres. !
Referring 10 the Empress as a daughter |
Of the province. his majesty declared:
she is an example for German moth !
ers. because she has brought up six I
sons, serious. energetic men. who are
not inclined 10 take advantage OF the I
comforts and enioyments OF their rank /
and position, like so many present-day |
youths. but who have devoted their |
strength 10 the Fatherland in hard and |
strict fulflment of duty and who !
should serious occasion arise, are ready |
cheerfully 70 sacrifice their lives on the
altar OF their country"
Many Of the newspaper are drawing
the conclusion that Emperor William
In this speech, In referring 10 the patri-
Dtism OF his sons, had in mind the pres
ent dispute between Germany and
France.
RELATIVES LEARN OF DEATHS.
Trenton. y. j.. Aug. 3-Relatives OF T.
e Madden We're notified tonight bV the