MOROCCO.
A Holy War Demanded. Morocco, August 16. Several religious leaders in Morocco demand a holy war. The Sultan is much concerned, and expresses a belief that he may possibly be deposed or assassinated unless he heads the tribes and leads a holy war in person. Tondon, August: 6. The influx of refugees to Gibraltar has been prohibited. Morocco, August 18. On’y 5000 people remain at Casablanca. Three thousand French troops are encamped a mile to the eastward, 500 Spanish troops at Casablanca and 1500 more are expected. The Moors are gathering in the vicinity and apparently a fight is impending. The Europeans have evacuated Marakesh and Mogador, and have gone aboard a warship. A Jehad or holy war is being preached in many places in the interior. Spain and France have come to a complete agreement regarding military action in Morocco.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 20 August 1907, Page 3
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142MOROCCO. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 20 August 1907, Page 3
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