MOROCCO CRISIS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7872, 7 August 1911, Page 5

MOROCCO CRISIS

THE SITUATION IMPROVING

kaiser determined to avoid WAU. By ToJesruph—Press Association—Copyright. BERLIN, August 4The “ National Zeitung ” states that the conservations with regard to the intervention in Morocco have reached an impasse. Official circles arc pessimistic in regard to tho consequences. There are hints that a serious difference of opinion arose between the Kaiser and Herr von Kidcrlen-W acchtcr, Oorman Minister for Foreign Adairs. Tho latter is credited with a desire to carry tho Moroccan demands to the bitter end. The Kaiser, realising that war was possible, was determined to avoid tho risk. Other sources state that the German demands have undergone a complete change, and there is now no question of a Moroccan concession or tho occupation of Agadir or tho Bus province.

FRANCO-GERMAN NEGOTIATIONS

RAPPROCHEMENT ESTABLISHED

BERLIN, August 4.

A rapprochement lias been established on matters of principle between M. Cambon, French Ambassador in Berlin, and Herr von Kiderlen-'W acehtor. the Gorman Foreign .Minister. The Bourses are stronger.

SUPPOSED BASIS OF AGREEMENT,

CLAIM FOR CONGO TERRITORY

dropped.

(Received August G, 5.5 p.m.) BERLIN, August 5

It is believed that the altered basis of agreement means the abandonment of the Gorman claims for a portion of the French Congo in favour of one for $ more extensive hinterland territory.

PE ESS OPINIONS

PAN-GERMAN PAPERS ABUSE KAISER. BERLIN, August 5. The Pan-German press is indulging in jeremiads at tho supposed humiliation of Germany, and hotly denounces tho Kaiser, Herr von Bethmanu Hollweg (Imperial Chancellor), and Herr von Kiderlen-Waechter (Minister of Foreign Affairs) for the change of policy.

Tho “ Berlin Post ’’ (Conservative) insists that there has been a change of policy which most force the framers of tho Agadir coup into retirement, and concludes with au attack on tho Kaiser, whom it holds responsible. Tho “ Znkunft ” also attacks the Kaiser, whom it clubs “Wilhelm the ■Peaceful.” A FRENCH VIEW.

“ JOURNAL DBS DEBATS ” IS SCEPTICAL. (Received August 6, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, August 5. The “ Journal des Debats ” declares that Berlin is moving heaven and earth to make London believe that a satisfactory basts of agreement as regards Morocco has been found. BELGIAN JOURNALS PROTEST. GERMANY MUST KEEP HANDS OFF CONGO. BRUSSELS, August 5. The papers here are protesting against Germany being permitted to lay hands on the Congo. TERMS OF SETTLEMENT NO QUESTION OP CONGO OR TAHITI. (Received August 7, 0.35 a.m.) PARIS, August 6

The newspaper “Matin” states that France’s compensation to Germany is confined to the frontier of the Caraoroons (German West Africa) and the .French Congo. There is no longer any question of ceding any Congo land or Tahiti. Tho settlement of Germany’s economic interests in Morocco remains to bo dealt with.

THE TAHITI QUESTION

ACTIN G-FEDERAL PREMIER’S OPINION. MELBOURNE, August 5. Air W. M. Hughes, Acting-Federal Premier, referring to the rumour that Tahiti may bo coded to Germany in return for French freedom of action in says no official nows has been received of tho suggested acquisition of tho island by Germany. The Acting-Premier adds that Australian opinion should be asked if Britain enters into tho matter. ALLEGED OFFICIAL STATEMENT. GERMANY DOES NOT WANT TAHITI. BERLIN, August 5. Reuter’s corrcspondout at Berlin reports that inquiries made from official sources have elicited a denial of the statement that Germany lias asked for or desires Tahiti or any of tho French islands in tho South Pacific.

NEW ZEALAND CABLEGRAM TO AUSTRALIA.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL PROTEST IF NECESSARY. (Received August 7, 0.33 a.m.) MELBOURNE, August 6. Tho Acting-Federal Premier, Air Will

Hughes, received a cable from the. New Zoalaml Government, suggesting a, joint remonstrance- to the imperial Government against ilio suggested trausier of Tahiti to Germany.

Mr Hughes replied that no specific information had reached him, but if it should Ire shown that coding Tahiti is ono of the conditions of an international readjustment, he would be ready to communicate a joint protest to Mr L. llareourt. Secretary of State for the Colonics.