France Is Very Optimistic.

New York Times 100 years ago today, November 30, 1912:
Working Closely with Germany — Hears America Is Using Its Influence.
    PARIS. Nov. 29.— France has accepted in principle the suggestion of Sir Edward Grey, the British Foreign Secretary, that a meeting of Ambassadors of the great powers be called for the discussion of the questions arising out of the Balkan war.
    The favorable way in which the idea has been received by the powers, especially Germany, is regarded here as a very hopeful sign. In well-informed circles it is declared that the attitude of the powers goes far to strengthen the hope that European complications in connection with the Balkan war may now be regarded as averted.
    A striking feature of the crisis has been the close union of France and Germany in all efforts directed toward calming the warlike feeling that has been displayed in different sections of Europe.
    It is generally understood that the United States has taken a quiet but important part in exercising a soothing influence on Europe — an influence for winch France in particular is appreciative.