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This charlo i i t nl.w, OmKi iy, lain r i hi l il " " I1 l1" -nnmrr-iinrTiiiiiMi.'i mm.. t. "" ' " - - ' Germany And Fi ance With Special Refeience To Moroccjan Question -ew York, Jan. 19. An article on manv and France, with Special inference to the Moroccan Question" h . 'count von Bernstorff, German Am Evador at Washington, appears in current issue -of the Outlook. It a follows : 3T-Ce Moroccan question has passed "of its controversal stage and- is riuv a part of history, so that -we are K'e to look back on it with an im 8 ' Uial spirit and to judge the aims rV "results of the German govern pt"9 action with fairness a fair V'P" which seemed to be sometimes lacking during the heat of the dls- C"iV is well known that until 1904 ir -'and and France were contending 'vi each other for supremacy in vorocco. Then followed the Anglo rcch agreement of April, 1904, and 'Vne fall of the same year a French lkg svndicate contracted a new iVrV loan' with Morocco. Privileges U Vch importance were granted to croup of banks that the eventual fa-e of the Sultan's empire seemed to L'Vecided. Germany, however. Inter-:!red- the Emperor visited Tan-J9T- and a few months later the Con ference of Algeciras was held. In f-- words it proclaimed the independ ence of Morocco and the sovereignty of te Sultan. It also created a mul t rde of provisions and stipulated the 'o-en door" in Morocco. At the same rAe however, police powers were c"4-'ed to France and Spain in eight ec Morocco ports, and, furthermore, in or thai above-men- rt-a irea'-v l -i-c - o-e loan was rauuu vtiu w " pte-dments. Above all, owing to the Sleero-Moroccan border line, the rPerence could not prevent French i-fierce in Morocco from continuing r"V even increasing. On account of t-e wholly unsei-ticu.. ouu X-'ons in Morocco which it is no Vsa delving opponumnc - -t--s!on"of French influence could not be wanting. In fact, the occu of Ujda and the bombardment Veil as the occupation of Casa ;V,a sooa followed. Al lthis could have been preveuicu - in as the rave Uccu. ki't""- - . tad teen inclined to restore order YIe-occo, and nrst io su w K ' i inavitnhlfl with Powers hostile to such an act on her z The course of events- will always r-ove to be more powerful than the I"0: perfectly worded treaty provl- " fj iv. tlfraMrna art COUld nOt to alter the fact that Morocco -er mhaDiiama uu trives posses&ed the strength tore ;iai:ize their country. Some enthus aV believed that Muley Hafidould 'be able to perform this task, but they had to recognize that, notwith- V4H onfl fthilltV aS a ;"re-1in he did not have the power 't b"i"ff aooiu iue uv-""' j nVvpvr foreign assistance. "or te German government there -as therefore only one way open to r"-4't German commercial interests Vorocco, viz., by securing France a rc'ction of these interests. This re t was achieved by the Morocco asreeaent of February 9th 1909. wi'l b- expressly mentioned the e ciras Act as its basis. Clearly the cb-ct of this agreement could only be to d-lav French advance in Moroc n a lone as possible so that German farmers, and merchants and rarufacturerg were in the meanwhile r"-dr this same French protection, Earanteed by treaty, able to consoli dar. their interests in Morocco in su?h a cesree that a rreucu w--rh- CCail rot destroy them. No one who ji.i in Morocco as uev really were, and not as one per bars wished them to be could enter ta;; te slishtest doubt that a French rrec":orate must in the course of time be established. - This would have been considered the natural course of events had the as Ict of affairs not suddenly changed tea M Pichon retired from the French foreign office and was re placed bv M. Cruppi. " seem8.lh,ai colonial fanatics who could not await the rinening of the Moroccan fruit reck advantage of this change to od tain the consent of the new minister of fcreisa affairs for the expedition to Fei.'Tiie pretended danger of tne militarv mission and of the European colosv'in consequence of the rebellion of tril-s in the neighborhood;of ez !-?rrse4 a welcome pretext. The capi tal was reached and military posts ere to b8 withdrawn to the coast as sooa as possible, it was evident tnat the lareer part of the country would, like the Schanja province, soon do directly controlled b French agents z-i ruilitarv authorities. During all this time semi-Official German newspapers had constantly re iterated that, acording to communica tions received in Germany, the Euro peans in Fez were not at all in danger Vvhen those hints proved to be o no e5ect, the ' North German Gazette, oi April 20th, 1911, addressed a now naming to France which could not tie misunderstood, declaring that a S-taa governing with the aid or France no longer represented the sov "eign Sultan as defined t7 the Alge bras Act, and that Germany there fcre vould be entitled to resume her farmer freedom of action. This warn- . . - j. irnX rnelr as not heeaed. ivenip -"-:t -'jurse, and it was soon ciear tie south of MoVocco would also pe 6rawn into trip growing unrest. m this j iue case tne security oi iu - r. . - m a n V j tds uvmg there among mem Germans might inHeed have been in career, since there were no Frencn oops in the southr and no forces of tte Saltan which could be counted on. At any ratej several German firms Ifared that their Interests and their cials n-ere in danger, and during e month of June asked the German Sovernrnent for protection. As a con fluence, the German cruller Panther i as sent to Agadir. ilie French newspapers published those days prove that after ,1"ii?s ber-n startled at first, French : ufJllC Ori:nirvn . nnffntlv lin- ' '-OOfl tVn . : v, I don "ju the moanino rf thfa steP. crllr nad followea ine inr j? f the Troccan question it was su(in.v?-bIe that Germany e-hould territory. Even during the most criti cal moments of the whole affair Gar. many had always emphatically de nial ea mat sne pursued only econom ic interests in Morocco, and this with good reason. For Germany the occupation of some partvof Moroc co apart from the war which no uuu"i woiua nave ensuea could mean nothing else than a long and contin ual display of military forces perfectly out of proportion to the DOR &i hi A cfl i n The friendship of the Moroccans for Germany naturally would have turn ed into enmity as soon as she followed the example of France and took up the role of an aggressor. It is only necessary to glance at the map and look at the sea route from Wilhelms haven, in Germany, to Morocco bv way of the British Isles to understand what it would have meant for Ger many to send a large military force to Morocco. This would, however, have been unavoidable, since without sucn a iorce it would have been Im possible to subject to German rule tne sturdy tribes of south Morocco, all the more so because they would have tried to obtain help from their Algerian neighbor. As already stated, the attitude of Germany was soon understood in Pans. The error of the expedition to Fez haying been made, there was nothing left but to bear the conse quences and pay dearly for what oth erwise in the course of time might have been obtained without any sacri fice whatever. There could be no doubt what price Germany would ask. On the one hand, increased and pre cise guarantees for the maintenance of the open door in Morocco, which would enable Germans to settle and do business in Morocco in spite of a French protectorate. On the other hand a compensation in the form of colonial territory, which had already often enough been men tioned during the. earlier phases, of the Morocco affair. Frequently the desire had been expressed in Germany that such a step would be taken. The government, however, had hesitated, hoping that the independence of Mo- hope wasx now destroyed hythe force of events, and Germany must be con sidered lucky for having been able to return to the idea of compensa tion. It la well known that from the begin ning this compensation was was de sired in the French Congo, In order to unite as much as- possible the ad joining German colonies on the west ern doast of Africa, were It only by forming an economic unity through the establishment of appropriate trade routes. This goal was reached by -the recent Morocco agreement between France and Germany, which gave the latter Power access to the Congo and the Ubanghi. Although, of course, opinions may differ about the value of the territory ceded to Germany, it is evident that German commerce and industry, Ger man miners and farmers, have obtain ed valuable guarantees for their in terests in' Morocco. The agreement furnishes a powerful instrument in the hands of the German government, enabling it permanently to protect German interests in spite of all con trary efforts. A careful reading of the text of the agreement will be convinc ing in this respect. The explicit pro hibition df differential treatment of goods imported by foreign countries which is of equal benefit to all na tions, including the United States the severe rules for controlling this, the possibility of an appeal to a clearly defined system of arbitration with regard to claims against Moroccan and French authorities, the possibility of the construction of private railways without public competition, and their administration by private boards all these provisions , of the agreemnt can not be too highly valued. On the whole, it can therefore be said .that the negotiations conducted under the moral presure of tae sending of the Panther to Agadir led to a satis factory result for Germany, because she avoided chasing phantoms, and tried only to reach a goal which it was possible for her to attain. WHITE SERGE DRESSES. A surprising amount Ol white" serge dresses has been taken by buyers- all over the country, says the Dry Goods Economist. This applies not only to localities where a feature is made of garments for winter resorts, but even in small places where the merchan dise is- Intended for local trade. The demand for these smart models is doubtless largely due tothe vogue for coats which envelope the figure. Many more lightweight and light-colored dresses will be worn during the .winter months than usual, as the long fur or heavy woolen coats make it less es sential to have a dress of heavy tex ture underneath. The hes are simply flooded with "white goods" of all kinds today. There are splendid sales of table and house linen that will appeal to every good housewife, whether she possesses a "drop of Scotch blood" . or not. In deed the lovely table cloths and nap kins 'are simply irreslstable to a wom an who likes a nretty table and values her linen closet. For the wdman without homes of their own the other kinds of white goods-Mainty under wear of all sorts makes an equally strong appeal. At one sale of underwear for chil j t.iriratn -cc5ro many and the tiny garments beautifully made and trimmed damuiy. A pretty collar for a mourning gown is made of fine white net cut in sailor ith n inset of an inch-wide striD of black net next to the hem. Within this the wnne uci. broidered in black silk dots. THE CHOlCfc OF A HUSBAND Is too important - -man to be' handicapped by weakness. oTd blood or foul breath. Avoid these kill-hopes by taking . Dr. King's Life Fills. New strength, fine complexion. ,orfnl spirits things ,rk-fo. ow tgSr use Easy. Asheville'srWinte? Boosting Campaign Ashville, N. C, Jan. 19 The winter advertising sampaign that is being carried on by the advertising comittee of this- city for the purpose of getting more winter visitors is proving very cuccessful judging from the Inquires that are being received on every mail by the board of trade. Advertisements are being carried in a number of met ropolitan dailies in the North and East and nearly all the injuries come as a resuult of these. Some of the letters contain a clipping of the ad vertisement and nearly all of them ask for a copy of the Asheville book let. These letters cover a broad terri tory and some idea of the scope of them may be had from the considera tion of a single mall. This morning there were a latch of about 25 and these came from Pennsylvania, Mary land, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Illi nois, New Jersey, Washington city, Tennessee, New York, Ohio and Italy. There were several from each state and each one wanted to know about Asheville from the standpoint of a resort and also a business city. An equally large number is received on every mail, too. The letter from Italy was Bent from Rome and was written by F. H. Lov ell. This man stated in his letter that he had heard much about Ashe ville and wanted to make -his home here. If the city proves up to his ex pectations he gays that he will prob ably build here in the near future. He desires definite information as to the climate, sewage, train service, busi ness possibilities, ec. He enclosed a United States "nickel" in the. letter for postage and it looked like it had not been in circulation for a long time ago it was tarnished so thaj it could hardly be recognized. YIELD OF OATS IN SOUTHERN STATES. Special to The News. Washington, D. C, Jan. 19 That the Southern farmer is paying more at tention to diversified farming as well as adopting improved cultural meth ods Is illustrated In figures compiled by the Southern Railway Company on the production of oats in the nine states traversed by its lines. The figures were taken from the report of the census office on the production of 'oats in the United States in 1909 as compared with 1899, and show the following average yields per acre and Incresases in 1909 as compared with 1899: Yield per Acre. Increase States Virginia .. , N. Carolina., S. Carolina .. Georgia .. ., Florida Kentucky Tennessee . . Alabama Mississippi 2.2 5.8 6.8 5.2 4.5 1.1 2.2 3.9 3.1 1909 1899 , 14.1 11.9 12.2 9.0 17.7 ' 11.9 15.0 9.8 14.0 9.5 13.8 12.7 13.8 11.6 12.6 8.7 13.0 9.9 The Southeastern states showed an increase of 8,497,774 bushels, the per centage of increase in . production be ing much higher than in acreage. This increase in the production bcause crT well tilled acres, not only reflects the splendid possibilities for the grow ing of this important crop in ihe South, but shows how the intelligent farmer may by raising such crops be enabled to market his cotton when there is an economic demand for ' it. Both these doctrines have long been urged by the Southern railway. "LAID OUT" MAN, PREMATURELY. Asheville, C, Jan. 19. The neigh bors of Robert W. Smith, an aged residence of South Hominy had long known that he was incurably ill ana when they were told of his death on Tuesday of last week they set about preparing him for burial. They", .laid him out" about 7 o'clock in the morn ing and a short while afterward - all left the room. Between 8 and 9 o- clock a number of persons reentered the room where the body lay. After some time one who helped to shroud Mr. Smith noticed that his arms seem ed to have become disarranged and ap proached the body. What was suppos ed to be . a corpse slightly opened one eye and said, "It's rainin aint it?" Every one in the room except the one a dresser suddenly realized that they had pressing business elsewhere. Subsequently they, and others return ed to listen to occasional remarks by Mr Smith. He was again pronounc ed dead at 8 o'clock Wednesday morn ing but the body was held 3 days be fore the burial according to a report from that section. Mr. Smith was to all appearances dead Tuesday morning and his revival Is considered wonderful by those who saw him. He had suffered from tuber culosis for years but was known as. a man of remarkable vitality. He was about 70 yearsOld and is survived by a family. INTERNATIONAL TEAM MATCH AT GOLF MEET. By Asosciated Press. Chicago, 111., Jan. 19. n internation al team match on July 27th is promis ed as a curtain raiser to the nation al amateur golf tournament which is to be held on the links of the Chicago Golf CluD, July zatn to August ora. President Silas H. Strawn. of the United States Golf Association, said last night that he had received assur ances that Champion Harold H. Hil ton, of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, would come here to defend his title and that several prominent British playerg would accompany him. . President Strawn expects to arrange a match between the Britishers- and leading players of the United States. N.&- W. Railway Schedule In Effect June 11, 1911. 10 20 am Lv Charlotte So. Ry, 5.50 am. 2 05 pm. Lv. Vinston N&W 2.05 pm. 4.09 Lv. Mart'ville N&W Ar. 11.40 am. 6.25 pm Ar Roanoke N&W Lv 9.15 am. Additional trains leave Wlnston-Sa-ltfm 7.20 a. m. daily for Roanoke. Conncts at Roanoke for the East and West. Pullman sleepers. Dining cars. If you are considering taking a trip tn California or the Coast, get our variable Round-Trip Fare. The infor mation is yours for the asking, with one-of our complete Map Folders. W. B. BEVIL, W. J. SAUWUHiKS, Gen" Pass Agt. Asst. een'i pass. Agx. Roanoke, Va. 11 tfH rowil H . I he TatteB Greatest Semn IT or - 1 Beginning T ! omorrow, 8:30 eim s a inter Smts verco&t . ... THERE are hundreds of prudent -buyers in Charlotte yho watch our advertising and wait for the announcement of this--Semi-Annual Half-Price Sale of High Grade Clothing. From what these sales have been in former years the public knows tHe value we hand out. That this sale offers greater possibilities to save money and to own the best quality of Clothing at a very, very low price hardly need be told. Don't delay, come in while assortments are largest. This sale involves every Suit in the house (Full Dress excepted) and withodt exception every Overcoat. Men's $18.50 Suits, Now Men $20.00 Suits, Now Men's $22.50 Suits, Now Men's $25.00 Suits, Now Men's $28.00 Suits, Now Men's $30.00 Suits, Now Men's" $35.00 Suits, Now Men's $38.00 Suits, Now Men's $40.00 Suits, Now 9.25 10.00 11.25 12.50 14.00 15.00 17.50 19.00 20.00 Men's $18 Overcoats, Now 9.00 Men's $20 Overcoats, Now 1 0.00 Men's$22 Overcoats, Now 1 1.0O . I - : Men's $25 Overcoats, Now Men's $28 Overcoats, Now Men's $30 Overcoats, Now Men's $35 Overcoats, Now X7.50 Men's $40 Overcoats, Now 20.00 Men's $50 Overcoats, Now 25.00 12.50 1400 15.00 n ii TTF YOU are wise you will attend this sale, for we honestly believe ii that we are exceeding any former effort we have ever made in values and in the class of merchandise involved. . ' TERMS rWGTLY CA Si. No Goods Sent Out on Approval. All Alterations WU1 Be Extra. llie FTT LteB rowE yompaey Rough Ride f Takes Up Automobilitig By Asociated Press. . New York, Jan. 19. Theodore Reese: velt, once colonel df Rough 'Riders-, has at length yielded to the tendency of the times and now sits behind the steering wheel of his automobile. Resi dents of Oyster Bay on several occa sions recently have seen Colonel Roosevelt driving through the town with his hand on the wheel, steering the car a though he were thoroughly familiar with the mysteries of levers and pedals which must be manipulat ed. The sight was a surprising one be cause Colonel Roosevel&s love of the horse and aversion to automobiles were well known- When he was at Oyster Bay during the summer while he was- president, he forbade automo bilists to enter his grounds in their machines. It was only a. few months ago, in fact, that he removed a sign which long stood at the entrance to the grounds announcing that automobiles must keep away. In spite of Colonel Roosevelt's pref erence for the horse, he found an au tomobile -indispensible when he began. to make regular trips- between Oyster Bay and-his editorial offices in New York. 'If he went -by train he was besieged by persons who wanted to talk with him. He covers the 30 miles to the city by automobile in The people who are judged by ap pearances are mostly those who ;are caught with the goods. y . WHAT MAKES A WOMANf .One hundred and twenty pounds more or less, of bone and muscle don't make a woman. It is a good foundation. Put Into it health ana strength and she may rule a kingdom. , But that's Just broad macadam road -from his home f wt Jiaecinc outers give ner. mous nn thfl .mwn nf RxnmAM wm trt tW ands bless them for overcoming faint- nuhlic 'hiehwav below. For eenera- f mS and dizzy spells and for dispelling and uses that' method of conveyance except in the coldest and most stormy weather. I Gradually he picked up information about the mechanism of the car, but was .only recently that he began to drive it. The colonel still prefers the horse, however, and when ' he ; is at home takes daily horseback rides. As a concession to the automobile Colonel Roosevelt recently built" a tions the Roosevelt family had used a winding, narrow dirt road. . weakness, nervousness, backache and tired, listless, worn put feeling." Elec tric Bitters have' done me a world of .. . , f good," writes Eliza Pool, Depew, Okla., English is not yet one. of the dead "and I thank you, with all my heart, for about languages in spite of the fact that it ' making such a good medicine."- Only the same time as is required by train is so frequently murdered. 50c. Guaranteed by W. L. Hand & Co. Mr- ( .1 .y-i 7 -, : i t 9h i' i 41 J '14 it (. -v - VWUqUCl AAV1 UV-Cfc safe, sure. Zac. vv. - ' - .- "C '3 1 1 f t
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