New-York tribune., 1911-11-28

which must lead 10 mutual recrimlnduopo'
Thenceforward there were no further dif-
ficulties. "A good deal OF misunderstanding
could have been avoided" remarked Sir
Edward. IF Germany had made more clear
about July that she had no intention or
taking part OF Morocco"
Referring TO the policy Of isolation, Sir
Edward Grey thought it would be disas-
trous for Great Britain to permit II to be
understood that she would in no circunn-
stances give her friends assistance II at
tackled That would deprive her Of all or
her friends in Europe and she would soon
be building warships against the rest OF
the navies H. on the other hand, England
continually interfered in the internal ar
fairs OF other nations, as had been pro-
posed by some members Of the House or
Commons, the consequence would be an ex-
penditure on armaments even greater than
az present. and the peace which the people
desired TO preserve would soon topple over.
Let US make new friendships by all
means. but not at the expense of those we
have. ! desire 70 improve our relations
with Germany and intend 70 maintain our
friendships unimpaired
Sir Edwards peroraton.
The German Imperial Chancellor re-
Gently made two speeches which were IN
spired by hope OF seeing his country
strong. but not aggressive. II that Is the
spirit Of German policy, then within two
or three years The talk Of great Ed
ropean war will nave gone. The effect OF
the Moroccan settlement must be to relax
tension and to remove a great obstacle
from the path OF European progress. For
years the question Of Morocco has oeeh
q discomfort 70 diplouatists. II has been
settled without breaking the peace OF Eu-
rope, and the part his majesty's govern
ment has taken has contributed materially
% that result"
Andrew Bonar Law, leader Of the Cppo-
sition, in a speech strongly supporting sir
Edward Grey, said the Foreign Secretary
statement had convinced him that every
step taken was With sole regard for Brit
len interests.
James Ramsay Macdonald, leader OF the
Labor party, welcomed the Foreign secre-
trv's friendly references TO Germany. out
criticised the secrecy with which diplo-
matte negotiations are carried out. He
asked whether the agreement with Rus
sia did not aim at crushing Persia or
compelling Great Britain 10 agree 70 a
partition Of the country.
John Dillon. for the Irish Nauonalists
also condemned the secrecy Of the For
eirn Once. He declared it vas hunliliat-
ine that British Liberal Minister should
deliver a long speech without uttering
word Of sympathy for the people Of Mo
rocco. Russias attitude toward Persia
was described by Mr.. Dillon as one Of
perpetual aggression. and the French expo
ditlon TO Fez as disgraceful and menda-
Cious.
Other Radicals criticised the govern
ments failure to intervene in the war be
tween Italy and Turkey, and the whole
foreign policy generally.
Premier Closes Debate.
The Prime Minister in closing the debate
said that so far as the government was
concerned the negotiations. first and last
had two objects in view-to safeguard
British interests and 20 maintain treaty
obligations with other powers. At no stage
were the transactions animated by rancor
or hostile or indirect motives, and there
was no desire 10 thwart the legitimate
ambitions Of other great powers.
The world is now in possession Of the
whole of our treaty obligations" said Mr..
Asouith. There IS no secret arrangement
Of any sort or kind which has not been
fully disclosed to the people II the con-
duet Of the government is TO be judged by
the measure OF our treaty obligations. the
House is now In a position to apply that
measure
The Prime Minister defended the govern
ment against the allegation that there had
been undue secrecy in me conduct OF
/ foreign affairs He insisted that the House
had greater opportunities than ever TO dis
cuss International relations.
The government" said Mr.. Asquith IN
conclusion. does not desire TO stand in the
light Of any power which wants its place
in the sun. Great Britain has no cause for
quarrel Of any sort or any kind with any
Of the great powers. British interests re-
main and always must remain to secure
the peace Of the world. and TO the attain
meut or that great object the government S
diplomacy and policy will with singlemind-
edness be continued
In the lobbies. after the debate. conf
dence was expressed in Sir Edwards con-
duct Of affairs during the crisis, and salts
faction that the government is working for
better relations with Germany. It Is be-
Iieved that Sir Edward $ speech will nave a
reassuring effect in Germany