The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-06
MOROCCAN SULTAN MARRIED WITH DEBT France Has Spent Much for
 Peace STOLYPIN IN POWER Despite Criticism of His Actions by the Duma-Francis Josef's
 Death Anticipated
 With Fear
By FREDERICK WERNER

Fly EHEDEHh0h WEhNEh
 Berlin, June -(SpeciaD-Moroccan af- fairs as far as Germany is concerned now present cloudless political sky to Eu- rope. The trouble in Morocco, which for a time seemed bound to breed dissensions between France and Germany, has been greatly clarified by the official assurances given by Russia. To those assurances the German people have readily responded and France now holds free reign in the Sultan's empire.
 There is one question, however, that though 1t does not appear to be of any magnitude at present, may develop dip l lomatic aspect calling for great circum- spection and patience upon the part of those interested In the African empire. This Is the fact that France, in her en- deavors to restore peace to that harried monarchy, is spending immense sums, which the bankrupt Sultan must inevita- bly, pay. Diplomatic circles are, therefore on the lookout to protect themselves when the time comes for renewing the act of l Algerirs. It is feared that the powers will find themselves in the presence of
 
 ent disturbances.
 In Russia the reactionary NJ Stolypin still remains in power in spite of the recent severe censure of his actions by the duma, but nobody believes his days of power will be many. He surely no longer enjoys the absolute confidence at court that he once did. The Czar likes pliant prime minister. but in his in most soul he respects only a strong man, and the proofs that he no longer gives dislikes are many. Here are a few incl dents which show the direction in which the wind blows:
 | When the Emperor ordered a commis sion to overhaul the ministry of the ma rine, and if as his majesty anticipated, no shocking abuses were discovered there, to publish the results broadcast. M. Stoly- pin was not in favor of the plan None theless, it was executed. After this com mission had reported the premier laid be- fore the Emperor a rescript for signing, depressing his majesty's thanks to the president of the commission. The Elm peror looked at it and said ''very well. Leave it. will see 1t later"
 Later, indeed, a rescript Of thanks was | signed by the monarch, but it was ad- | dressed, not to the president of the re- visionary commission, but to the marine minister, whom the commission had indi- rectly blamed. Then, when the marine minister resigned, the premier, who pro- fesses a lively interest in the navy, made known his disapproval of Admiral Grigo- rovitch as a. candidate, and took certain steps to sway the Czar against appoint ing him. Fearing that his views might tnot receive adequate consideration unless they were expressed officially, M. Stoly- pin sat down and penned formal let | ter to the Emperor deprecatins In ad- vance the substitution of Admiral Grigo- rovtch for Admiral Voyevodsky, and ut | tering the hope that a better choice would | be made. But the Emperor paid not the | slightest heed to this unsolicited coun- sel, but set Admiral Grigorovitch to the | head of the ministry.
 What makes the fall of Stolypin in the near future an almost foregone conclu- sion is the fact that Russia Is undoubt- edly preparing to take an active part in politics in the far east, and to do this, when the duma is strongly opposed to the leader of the government, would be too dangerous an experiment.: therefore, as Russian action in Asia in some shape Is necessary to preserve the prestige of | the empire, the present head of the cab 
 | resigning gracefully.
 l Nobody knows what Russla's political | plans In Asia are. One thing only seems certain, she has entered Into a far-reach- ing agreement with her old enemy, Ja- pan, and China is to pay the costs, un- less that ancient empire suddenly awak ems and springs surprise upon those who are planning to annihiiate it.
 China is painfully changing into a con- stitutional empire. responsible cab met Is already an accomplished fact, and this reform Is later to be followed by house of representatives to which the cabinet is to be responsible. This either means dissolution or an awakening of the old Mongolian empire.
 What is worrying statesmen and diplo- mats the most at present is the fact that | it can no longer be concealed that not very many months will pass before the l aged Emperor Francis Josef of Austria will join his ancestors and the anticipa- ton of his death fills all with dread and apprehension. The dual empire that he has ruled for so many years Is like a vol cano, always seething with excitement and an eruption Is almost certain when Francis Josef passes away. The Emperor himself feels that his strength is ebbing away, he Is signing for rest, and he surely deserves to be permitted to hand over the cares of the state to a. younger man, for the work he has done would long ago have killed any man not endowed with the mental capacity and physical stamina | of a giant.
 | For the last 70 years Austria has been chiefly concerned with two important n- terests. In the first place. the govern ment has had to attempt an arrangement | of the conflicting claims and rights of the people constituting the empire; In tho second, it has had to esfablish working relations with the great neighborhing bowers. Germany and Russia.
 The main difficulties of the Austro- Hungary empire have been, however. within her own borders. particularly with the aggressive nationalism of Hungary, and her demand for fuller home rule. even
 in regard to her army. Then the multiplc-