NEWS OF THE WEEK.
EVEMYTHING seems to indicate that the crisis at Alge- "ciras has been reached. Much was hoped from the private discussions between the French and German delegates which occupied the early part of the week, M. Revoil and Herr von Radowitz dealing with the question of the police, and M. Regnault and Count Tattenbaeh with that of the State bank. On Wednesday, however, it was reported that Germany had announced that on both matters there could be no question of special treatment for France, but that she must be put on an absolute equality with the other Powers. Germany, that is to say, will only agree to France having a thirteenth share in the task of reorganising Morocco. France has clearly made her last concession on this subject, and her Press and People are united in refusing to withdraw from their present position. In that case, the chance of the Conference reaching a satisfactory settlement becomes very faint. So far, the negotiations have been behind the scenes, and it is possible that Germany may be bluffing, and may show a more reason- able attitude when the public discussion begins, and the majority of the delegates declare themselves against her. We fear, however, that this is not probable, and that the Conference will disperse without effecting anything save a revelation of the obstructive tactics of Berlin. Moroccan affairs will be mismanaged as before, but the public opinion of Europe will be aware of the author of the anarchy.
