WAR IN MOROCCO.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18420, 29 June 1925, Page 9

WAR IN MOROCCO.

NEW OFFENSIVE REPORT. vJIT CABLE— FBF.SS ASSOCIATION—CorVRIGItT.) I.U'STP.ALIAN' AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION'.) PARIS, June 20. It is reported from Yrz that Alvl-cl-Krim lia? launched a general offensive with a view to cutting tho Fez-Ara road. Confirmation of the report is not obtainable. REPORT UNCONFIRMED. FRENCH CLAIM SUCCESSES. (JLECTZs's TELEGRAMS.) (Received June 2Sth, 5.5 p.m.) PARIS, Juno 2G. A late, report from Fez docs not mention a general Riff offensive, but says that the French checked a strong rebel thrust in the Taza region, inflicting heavy losses. All official communique reports that attempted enemy infiltrations vcro thrown back. The French air force effectively bombarded the rebel positions.

GENERAL OFFENSIVE LAUNCHED. RIFFIS SEEK STRATEGICAL ADVANTAGE. (heutee's telegrams.) (Received Juno 28th, 11.55 p.m.) PARIS, Juno 27. Advices from Rabat confirm the opening of an enemy offensive on the Tazafez road. The French frustrated an attack delivered by 5000 disaffected tribesmen, supported by few Riill detachments. A communique reports that tho Riiris strongly reinforced, increased the pressure ou El Kebir river. The French supported by aircraft, vigorously resisted.