MOROCCO.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2287, 4 September 1908, Page 3

MOROCCO.

GERMANY’S ACTION. CAUSES ADVERSE CRITICISM. United Press Association, Copyright LONDON, Sept. 2. The “Times,” in an article on German action an Morocco, considers that either step, standing alone, would have given a shock to public feeling. Coming, instates, together, the disturbing impression they must create would be cumulative. Prance and Spain, as mandatories of Europe, and as the t\v<> Powers whose special position in Morocco is explicitly recognised by the Act. of Algeciras, are entitled in ordinary courtesy to claim reasonable opportunity for an exchange of views before making proposals to others. Every circumstance connected with Dr. Vassal’s mission suggests that political, not commercial, considerations are the real reasons of Germany's action. The French press strongly condemns Germany s action in Morocco. English newspapers of all shades also disapprove. ~ , „ Tho “Chronicle says that Germany’s calculated audacity once more shows her resentment -to the AngloFrench entente. The “Westminster Gazette, aproGerman organ, doubts whether there is any present necessity for German intervention in Morocco. an official explanation. GERMANY’S SUGGESTION. United Press Association, Copyright - (Received Sept. 3, 10.30 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 3. Dr. Vassal’s return is officially explained. Ho goes to Fez solely to look after his house and, the personal interests of those of his compatuots. Germany’s suggestion that the recognition mentioned in the North German Gazette” was verbally conveyed by the French Foreign Office and has caused considerable surprise. The Minister of Foreign Affairs added that the step was unusual, and in the circumstances inexplicable. It was also implied that Germany would now await developments. The newspaper “Le iemps says that, concerning the recognition of Mulai Hafid, France lately intimated that the agreement among tlio-Rowers regarding the guarantees which must be secured for European interests in 'Morocco is as necessary as the guarantees themselves, and is solely desired for the maintenance of order. “Les Debats” states that France and Spain are about to inform tho other Powers of the proposals they have determined upon after mature reflection. MULAI HAFID MAKES FRIENDS. ATTACK ON THE FRENCH. United Press Association. Copyright (Received Sept. 3, 10.45 p.m.) MOROCCO. Sept. 3. The commander of a large body of Berbers, in tho vicinity of Bendanib, recently received presents 'of a warhorse and a tent from Mulai Halid. This body, for the past fortnight, lias been threatening the French With a formidable onslaught. Titov opened a fight on Tuesday, and were icpuised with heavy losses, chiefly from the field machine guns. The at’sck on Bendanib was renewed the same night with the samo result. Hie T rencli casualties were slight. FRANCE’S POSITION. BRITAIN PLAYS A WAITING GAME. United Press Association. Copyright (Roceived Sept. 3, 11 p.m ) PARIS, Sept. 3. “Le Temps,” in an article on foreign affairs, says that Franco will regret that Germany is not of tho same mind as tho rest of Europe regarding Morocco, hut tho French policy will not bo modified. LONDON, Sept. 3. Tho “Daily Mail” says that- Britain awaits the decision of Franco and others before taking action ro Germany’s communication.