THE MOROCCAN CONFERENCE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1775, 14 March 1906, Page 54

THE MOROCCAN CONFERENCE.

THE POLICING QUESTION. SUGGESTIONS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM. MADRID, March 6. The Russian delegate at tho Algeciras Conference strongly advocated entrusting the policing of Morocco to France and Spain. M. Revoil (France) considered two thousand Moroccan soldiers, under sixteen European officers, with thirty-two Mussulman non-commissioned officers, would be sufficient to police the eight principal ports. Sir Arthur Nicoison (Britain) concurred. Herr von Radowitz (Germany) replied that Germany would accept any proposal scouring independence to the Sultan and commercial liberty, with absolute equality for all nations. The Portuguese and Spanish delegates supported M. Revoil. Further discussion oil tho subject was adjourned till Thursday. Germany is annoyed at tSir Arthur Nioolson’s action in arranging for the discussion of the question for • yesterda ()iily Austria and Morocco supported Germany’s objection to Sir Ai thui Nicolson’s proposal. MADRID, March 8. Germany’s attitude at the Algeoirajs Conference is reported to be more conciliatory. MADRID, March 9. Herr von Radowitz announced at the Algeciras Conference that Germany does not object to France and Spain policing Moroccan ports if guarantees aro given ensuring economic and political liberty to all. Austria has suggested that Switzerland or Holland should nominate an Inspector-General of Police, the latter to report to the diplomatists at Tangier. It is also suggested that Spain should police tho southern and France the northern ports. These suggestions are not acceptable to France and Spain. BERLIN, March 7, The situation at Algeciras has depressed the Berlin money market. Imperial 3 per cents, yesterday touched 88.50—the lowest quotation for yeans. BERLIN. March 9. The German press considers the Ministerial crisis in France is certain to

'affect that country’s whole internal an 4 external policy. PARIS, March 8. The French journal “Lo Temps,” replying to German newspapers, deniei that King Edward offered advice respecting Morocco. His Majesty, say# tho journal, merely declared that British diplomacy would unrestrictedly support the French policy. PARIS, March 9. The Ministerial crisis will not affect the French policy at the Conference regarding Morocco now being held at Algeciras.