MOROCCO.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2289, 7 September 1908, Page 3

MOROCCO.

MULAI HAFID'S FORCES IN TROUBLE. GERMANY’S PROPOSAL TREATED COLDLY. United Pxiess Association, Copyright LONDON, Sept. 4. Latest advices from Tangier state that Havidists aro overwhelming Ahergi’s army. Abdul Aziz acquiesces m Ins own late, recognising that tho cause is lost. A rumor is current that Mtugi, an adhoreut of Abdul Aziz, has defeated Elgiasi, commander of Mulai Hafid’s forces, and his brother. The report adds that the latter, who was governor of Marakesh, was killed. Tho “Times” Paris correspondent says that Germany’s proposal regarding Morocco lias been frigidly reeoiv- ' ed in England and St. Petersburg, and unsympathetically in Austria. BERLIN, Sept. 4. The “Frankfurter Zeitung” denies the necessity for Germany's intervention, and states that it will he her own fault if she becomes isolated. Most of tho Berlin papers are not enthusiastic. (Received Sept. 6, 4.15 p.xn.) MOROCCO, Sept. 5. Mtugi’s defeat of Elglast is confirmed. There was great slaughter. (Received Sept. 6,4.4 b pjn.) There is great discord among the assailants at Budenit. Their losses on Tuesday were 300 killed and 500 wounded. RECOGNITION OF MULAI HAFID. A FRENCH COMMUNICATION. United Press Association, Copyright (Received Sept. 6, 4.40 p.m.) BERLIN, Sept. 5. Germany has received with satisfaction from the French Charge D’Affaires a verbal communication that the Franco-Spanish note is in favor of tho signatories recognising Mulai Hafid when he officially notifies his accession and accepts the Algeciras Act with all Abdul Aziz’s obligations and promises fail/ and reasonable treatment to Abdul Aziz. GERMANY’S SCHEME WORKS WELL. United Press Association, Copyright (Received Sept. 7, 12.31 a.in.) MOROCCO, Sept, 5. The Moroccan tribes are everywhere acclaiming Dr. Yassel in the belief that Germany has recognised Mulai Hafid.