Germany's Move

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1360, 5 July 1911, Page 5

Germany's Move

o " y THE MANNESMANNS. s (Press A&ociation.-By Telegraph.J Copyright). , London, Yesterday. j The newspapers recall that during a vigorous campaign in Germany in 1910 on behalf of the Brothers Man- , nesmann, who claimed they had ac- , quired immense mining concessions in j the Hinterland of Agadir, it was stated that Germany did not intend, to support their claim, inasmuch as tho validity of the concession was doubt- , ful. This decision caused much resentment in a portion of the German press. The Koelnischo Zeitung's re- | foronco to. "property as large as a principality" is interpreted as referring to the Maimesmaim case. . PLACING THE BLAME. _ Madrid reports of the actual landing of German troops arc not confirm, ed. Tho Daily News denounces the iniquity of tho threatened partition, but declares that "not Germany, nor even Spain, has torn the Algcciras Act, but an incredibly shortsighted French aggression, with occupation of Fez. Our complaint must bo particularly addressed to Britain's apparent concurrence." It adds: "If France, ! Germany and Spain have agreed to a partition, the worst outcome of the crisis seems inevitable. Moreover, wo are likely to be uncompensated for our losses." A NAVAL BASE. The Daily Mail states that Morocco s internal danger is past. Tho French shortly retiring to the coast, no fipsh intervention is needed, least of all in a locality where no European interests are threatened; but Agadi would make an excellent naval base. Is this why Germany has sprung a surprise upon Europe'? The Standard advocates a fresh friendly and conciliatory settlement, adding that if no troops are landed there is no need for pessimism. SIGNIFICANT. The Morning Post, in a pessimistic article, although it does not .anticipate that the peace of Europe will be disturbed, declares that the Kaiser has not given orders to the Panther without calculating all the possibilities and receiving an assurance that tho Navy is ready for any emergency. Tlie fact should be a lesson to ourselves as to the necessity of reorganisation of the Admiralty, for the purpose of qualifying it to give Government trustworthy strategic advice, and of Government having a purpose enabling it to take such advice. THE PANTHER'S ARRIVAL. ' Received July 5, lam. London, Last Night. Germany has notified all the signatories to the Aleieciras agreement simultaneously of the', Panther's arrival at Agadir. PANTHER TO BE REPLACED. BY CRUISER EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS. Tangier, Last Night. In acaordarice with the Algeoires Convention the authorities at Agadir. lately declined to allow several Europeans, including Germans, to acquire laud. 2 The Panther will shortly ba replaced by a ciuiser equipped with wireless.