| Show GERMANY AND FRANCE MAY SPLIT paris sept 19 another crisis has arisen in the negotiations between franco and germany relative to the moroccan conference this has resulted in a suspension of the meetings between dr rosen and M devoil respectively the special plenipotentiaries of germany and france their last meeting occurred three days ago and thre Is no present indication of a resumption ot their conferences dr rosen in the meantime Is seeking instructions from berlin but the extended delay begins to excite apprehension in official quarters that germany will not yield upon points which france considers essential both sides show anxiety and the strain promises to seriously affect the bourse the foreign office however continues to view the situation as being of adjustment and specifically denies the alarmist report in a french newspaper that the german demands include the port of upon the atlantic coast of morocco the following official statement was boado to the associated press on the subject the question of the cession of the port of does not enter into the negotiations in any form for the obvious reason that germany and france in their exchange of notes have specifically agreed to maintain tho integrity of moroccan territory therefore 11 la impossible to negotiate upon the cession of or any other part of moroccan territory today concerning the renewed tension in the franco german negotiations dr rosen mado a reassuring statement saying the alarmist reports in some french newspapers are quite unwarranted the questions involved are of supreme importance to both countries and therefore if devoil and I 1 are proceeding slowly and cautiously not desiring a hasty solution but an adjustment which will leave the future free from further misunderstanding we prefer a few hours delay rather than accept a lame uncertain agreement which louia result in a continual source of future conflict rather than a definite assurance of peace both of us seek an accord equitable and honorable for both countries and one the legitimate self respect of either country therefore the prolongation of the negotiations ought not to excite apprehension of alarm as it shows wo are trying to reach a durable accord the foregoing official denial that german v was demanding the cession 0 also gervea to reassure public sentiment and exercise a steadying influence on the bowse |
