In the case of Carlomagno, which had been discussed 120 years ago, all foreign ministers were forced to take control of Morocco today (February 26, 1905), due to the first Moroccan crisis. The attitude of German Emperor William II visited Morocco on March 31, 1905 triggered the crisis. William expressed his support for Morocco's independence and openly challenged the influence of France in Morocco. In February 1905, France called for Morocco to sign an agreement with the French under French supervision (see the Treaty of Morocco) in April 1904, France promised not to interfere with British action in Egypt; Britain recognized Morocco as the French sphere of influence. But this violated Germany's colonial interests in Morocco. In February 1905, France called for Morocco to