The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-15
GERMAN PEOPLE
MUCH RELIEVED
They Gladly Welcome Peaceful
Solution OF Moroccan
Difficulty.
WAR WAS GRAVELY FEARED
At the Same Time, Masses Do
Not Relish Idea OF French
Protectorate.
by FREDERICK WERNER.

Especial Gable TO The Tlrles- DIS p1tch.J
Berlin. October 1.-THE German peo-
pie are greatly relieved at the peace
ful solution of the Morocco dlniculty,
for nothing would have been more dis
astrous to Germany at present than
even & successful war. But aside from
feeling of relief there exists a very
strong dtsapproval OF the terms of set
Element and the prospect of French
protectorate over Morocco Is very far
from being hailed with unmiXed de-
light by the masses. There are some
who hold the opinion .hat Germany
has paid dearly for her new territory
without enhancing her prestige to any
appreciable degree.
The escutcheon of the empire has
been soiled." declares Herr max 'Har-
den. the outspoken euitor OF the Die
Zukunft. who boldly assails the policy
of his government as that of robbers
kiderlen Waechter. the German for
eign minister, with beginning a policy
which the whole world will charao-
terize rs band!tism and blackmail.
This minister has foolishly deceiv
ed himself" continues Herr Harden.
with regard to the attitude OF Spain
and England. All Europe. with the
exception of one power. your ally and
supporter. is against you he declares
Your dispatch OF warships to Agadir
your demand for section of the Congo
appear absurd"
To quote further: I'm Europe not
single voice Is raised in your favor
except II may be that of Austria-Hun
gary. The Russian government has
published its opinion to the effect that
the German nationalists should not
forget that they are at present me-
nacing the very existence OF their
country. Thy fail to see that they are
wearing out the patience OF French
men. who not only are themselves pow
erful. but have powerful allies"
Yes" he proceeds. yours is the
policy of bandits. but OF bandits desti-
tute of courage. You have acted like
vulgar guest at dinner party of
aristocrats, who brings down his fist
upon the table and demands his lobster
and his pint OF Chateau-Yquem. What
does this mailman mean? Meanwhile
many of the quiet and peaceful bour-
geois OF Germany say among them
selves; How very stupid to threaten
with his fist another whom he knows
he cannot crush and with whom he had
merely to transact matter of bust
ness"
Germany has been morally so deeply
injured by the policy OF the govern
ment that no accession of territory car
heal the wound. Herr Harden thinks.
How may the blot be removed from
the national escutcheon? Herr Har-
den proposes that France be won over
to be friend of Germany. He would
negotiate for an entente cordtale. and
II such negotiations fail he would
force the French into treaty of recon
Citation by a threatened invasion or
even an actual declaration of war
After Morocco. Tripoli. 1t really
seems as IL the whole international
balance of the powers of Europe has
heen hopelessly upset. The worst is
yet TO come. perhaps, for IL Italy
brushes Turkeys armies in Africa, moth
ing can stop the dismemberment of the
whole Ottoman Empire, which will
bring about the catastrophe 1t has been
the chief aim of every European diplo-
mattst to ward off.
Nobody blames Italy for uttcrinE her
demands at this moment. for she could
hardly find more propit!ous one.
There are thousands of italian settlers
on the coast of Tripoli. and practically
no Turks except the men serving in
the army OF occupation.
Numerous incidents have taken place
OF recent years in which Itaiian inter
ests and honor are said to have sur
fered. but an easier explanation than
alleged grievances Is at hand for his
sudden colonial impetus.
1t Is the reason given by the Italia,
papers themselves. Italy has an enor-
nous surplus of population ami re.
quires colonies. Tunis. the nearest
African country. is already fun % .tai-
Inns. and Tunis is under French rule.
The next nearest country is TripoII
and therefore Tr!poli must lie CON
quered.
Turkey, the nominal owner of Trip-
OH. Is on the verge OF bankruptcy. and