AN IMPASSE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 37, 7 August 1911, Page 5

AN IMPASSE.

THE MOROCCO SITUATION. ': KAISER AND HIS MINISTERS. By C*W»— Pr«n Awootatio»—Copyright ( Berlin, August 4. The National Zeitung states that the conversations on the Moroccan question have reached an impasse, and official circles are pessimistic with regard to the consequences. The paper hints that a serious difference of opinion arose between the Kaiser and Herr Von Kiderlenwaechter, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The latter is credited with a desire to carry the Moroccan demands to the bitter end. The Kaiser, realising tint war is possible, is determined to avoid the risk.

Other sources state that the German demands have undergone a complete change, and there is now no question of Moroccan concessions or the occupation of Agadir or Sue.

A RAPPROCHEMENT REACHED. Berlin, August 4. A rapprochement has been established in matters of principle between M. Cambon, French Ambassador, and Herr Von Kiderlin-waechter, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The bourses are now stronger.

"WILHELM THE PEACEFUL." BELLICOSE JOURNALS. Received 6, 5.5 p.m. i Paris, August 6. The paper "Debats" 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. It is believed the altered basis of the agreement means the German abandonment of its French Congo claims for a more extensive hinterland territory. The Pan-German press is indulging in jeremiads at the supposed humiliation of Germany. The papers denounce the Kaiser, and Hcrr Hollweg and Herr Von Kiderlin-wacchter for a change of policy.

The Berlin Post insists there has been a change of policy which must force the framers of the Agadir coup into retirement. It concludes with an attack on the Kaiser, whom it holds responsible. The Zukunft (Herr Harden's journal) also makes an attack, and dubs the Kaiser "Wilhelm the Peaceful,"

FRENCH COMPENSATION. Received 7, 12.30 a.m. Paris, August 6. Le/Matin states that France's compensation to Germany is confined to the frontier of Kamerun and the French Congo. There i 9 no longer any question of ceding Congaland and Tahiti. The settlement of Germany's economic interests in Morocco remains to be dealt with. <:,?■'- ■

PROBABLE CESSION OP TAHITI. Melbourne, August 5. Mr. Hughes, referring to Tahiti, 6ays there is no official news of its suggested acquisition by Germany, but Australian opinion should be asked if Britain enters into the matter. AN OFFICIAL DENIAL. Received 6, 5.5 p.m. Berlin, August 5. Reuter's correspondent at Berlin reports that enquiries made from official sources elicited a denial that Germany asked or desires Tahiti or any French Islands in the South Pacific.

AUSTRALASIA AND TAHITI. Received 7, 12.30 a.m. Melbourne, August 6. Mr. Hughes received a cable from the New Zealand Government suggesting a joint remonstrance to the Imperial Government against the suggested transfer of Tahiti to Germany. Mr. Hughes replied that no specific information had reached him, but if it should be shown that the cession of Tahiti te the German Crown is one of the conditions of international readjustment, he would be ready to communicate the joint protest to the Hon. L. Harcourt, Secretary for the Colonies.

LAYING HANDS ON THE CONGO. 5 , Received 6, 5.5 p.m. Brussels, August 5. Papers are protesting that Germany should be permitted to lay hands on the Congo.