KAISER ATTACKED.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1199, 7 August 1911, Page 5

KAISER ATTACKED.

4 EXCITED GERMAN NEWSPAPERS. MOROCCAN CRISIS. OFFICIAL CIRCLES PESSIMISTICBr Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Berlin, August 1. The "National Zeitmig" states that the negotiations with regard to the intervention in Morocco havo reached an inpasse. Official circles aro pessimistic in regard to the consequences. There aro hints that a serious difference of opinion arose between the Kaiser and llerr von Kiderlin-Wnechter, German Minister for foreign Affairs. I' lo latter is credited with a desiro to carry tho Moroccan demands to tho bitter end. Tho Kaiser, realising that war was possible, was determined to avoid the risk. Other sources state that tho German demands have undergone complete change, and there is now* no question of a Moroccan concession or t'lio occupation of Agadir or the' Sus province. A rapprochement has been established on matters of principle between M. Cambon, French Ambassador in Berlin, and Herr von Kiderlin-Waechter, tho German Foreign. Minister. The Bourses aro stronger. "MOVING HEAVEN AND EARTH." THE BASIS OF AGREEMENT. (Rec, August 0, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, August 5. Tho "Debate" declares that Berlin is moving heaven and earth to make London believe, that a satisfactory basis of agreement in regard to Morocco has been found.

CHANGE OF GERMAN POLICY. KAISER HOTLY DENOUNCED. . (Rec. August G, 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, August 5. It is believed that the altered basis of agreement means the German Abandonment of her i'rench Congo claims for moro extensive hinterland territory. Tho Pan-German press is indulging in jeremiads at' the supposed humiliation of Germany and hotly denounce the Kaiser, the Chancellor (llcrr von Bethmann Hollweg), and llerr von Kiderlin-Waech-tor (Foreign Minister) for tho change of policy. Tho Berlin "Post" insists that there lias been a change of policy which must force the framers of tho Agadir coup into retirement, and concludes with an attack on tho Kaiser whom it holds responsible. Tho "Zuknnft" also 'attacks the Kaiser and dubs him "Kaiser Williclm the Peaceful."

THE CONGO. BELGIAN PROTESTS. Brussels, August 5. Tho papers are protesting against Germany being permitted to lay hands on tho Congo. THE TAHITI RUMOUR. A DENIAL. Berlin, August 5. Router's correspondent at Berlin reports that inquiries niado from official sources elicited a denial of the report that Germany asked or desired Tahiti, or any French islands in tho South Pacific. Melbourne, August 5. Mr. W. M. Hughes, Acting-Federal Premier, referring to the rumour that' Tahiti may bo ceded to Germany in return for French freedom of action in Morocco, fays no official news has been received of tho suggested acquisition of the island by Germany. The Acting-Pre-mier adds thai' Australian opinion should be ashed if Britain enters into tho matter.

Sir James Carroll stated on Saturday that he was communicating with the Australian States with a view to taking concerted action in councotion with the Tahiti rumour.