MOROCCAN CRISIS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1175, 10 July 1911, Page 5

MOROCCAN CRISIS.

A NEW PHASE. INTERRUPTED FRANCO-GERMAN NEGOTIATIONS. SOME FOREIGN VIEWS. Bj TdcjrflDh-l'ress Association-OoDjrriilil (Rec. July 9, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, July 8. Germany and Franco havo been intermittently negotiating an agreement giving Germany industrial advantages in connection with railways in Morocco, in return for Germany's placing on record her fresh recognition of France's special political interests. As Spain had been ignored, Spain protested that one proposed railway traversed her sphere. The hitch which occurred in the negotiations was also plainly duo to changes in the French Ministry. Germany now sought to reopen tlie discussions through the Agadir surprise. BRITISH ATTITUDE DISCUSSED. GERMAN PRESS COMMENT. (R«c. July 9, 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, July 8. The "Lokal-Anzeiger," the "Kreuss Zeitung," and many other newspapers interpret Mr. Asquith's mention of the new situation in Morocco as implying that it has been created by France and Spain, thus necessitating German intervention. The Berlin "Post" says Mr. Asquith politely announces "hands off." _ The "Germania" remarks that the optimists are wrong in supposing that Britain remains neutral, or even well disposed towards Germany. All Germany's hopes, declares this journal, are shattered at one blow. Germany too must face a newsituation, and it is to bo hoped that Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter, Minister for Foreign Affairs, will be equal to it. "A WORLD OF DISTRUST." IS MOROCCO WORTH IT? (Rec. July 0, 5.5 p.m.) Vienna, July 8. The "Nouc Freie Presse" declares that the evil dono in the last few days is sufficiently grave, and the pacific work of many years has been disturbed'. Mr. Asquith's speech, it declares, is positive proof that King Edward's foreign policy Trill be continued under King George. Germany must struggle auow in her negotiations against a world of distrust and open and secret foes. 15 Morocco, the "Presso" asks, worth these complications? GERMAN PROTECTION SOUGHT. EEPORT FROM TANGIER. (Rec. July 9, 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, July 8. Tho Tangier correspondent of the "Cologne Gazette" reports that all the influential people from the province of Sus (hi which Agadir is situated), /in Tangier, have addressed a letter to the German Minister, Baron von Seckendorff, expressing their assent and satisfaction should . Germany take, the Sus Tegion under her protection.

Tho German cruiser Berlin has replaced tho gunboat Panther at Agadir, SOME RUSSJAN QUESTIONS. WHAT ARE THE REAL INTENTIONS? (Rec. July' 9, 5.5 p.m.) St. Petersburg, July 8. Russia has asked Germany what is her real object in sending a. warship to Agadir, where there is no foreign trade, no Germans, and no disorders. Russia also asks whether Germany contemplates landing troops. It is contended that since ■ Germany was alarmed about the situation, it would have been simpler for France, Britain, and Russia each' to send a warship to help Germany in her self-imposed task. HIGH-HANDED ACTION, SPANISH COMMANDER TAKES CHARGE. (Rec. July 9, 5.5 p.m.) Tangier, July 8. During the absence of the French British Consuls at Alcazar the Spanish commander forcibly disarmed the Sultan's troops and seized the barracks and military stores. ■ , ( A BERLIN VIEW. GERMANY'S REAL INTEREST. Berlin, July 7. The Berlin journal "Die Post" declares that Germany's real vital interest in an independent Morocco is that Germany should, in the event of a war, be able to start a Mohammedan insurrection against Fra.nce, in order to prevent the latter from employing North African native troops in Europe. FRENCH SATISFACTION. Paris, July 7. The French newspapers generally commend Mr. Asquitli's statement in regard to Morocco, considering that it will further strengthen tho entente between the two nations.