THE MORROCAN UNREST.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 28 March 1907, Page 3

THE MORROCAN UNREST.

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THE MURDER OF DR. MAUCHAMP. FRANCE DEMANDS COMPENSATION Morocco. March 2<i. Moorish officials are indifferent regarding Dr. Mauehamp's fate. Some of the soldiers are verv trueulnt. Paris, March 20. France lets decided to occupy Cjda uuilil Dr Mauchiiinp's murderers au. inuished. his family compensated, and a sum contributed to the support of French philanthropic work in Morocco. A PERTINENT QUERY. Eondon, March 2(i. The "Times" comments on German willingness to support France, hut is not clear what the diplomatic corps at Tangier have to do with the matter concerning France a-id Morocco. A Pasha and the Miereef of Miirrakesh are inciting the populace against the French colony. FRENCH GOVERNMENT POLICY. Received 27th, 0. p.m. Peris, March 27. M. Pichnn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, showed France's action was strictly limited. He strongly deprecated mutual hostility and excessive competition among Europeans in Morocco, and hoped there would now be wholesome trade. M. Ribot supported the Minister, an-.l the Chamber unanimously passed a vote of confidence. There are indications that TJjba was occupied without resistance. FRANCE'S DETERMINATION. Received 27th, 10.40 p.m. Paris, March 27. M. Pichon, iu the Chamber of Deputies, in the course of a resolute speech, enumerated the French grievances in Morocco. Two French Customs officials weie murdered on the frontier in February, 1(100, and only one of the criminals had been surrendered. M. Charbonniers murderers were known, yet the authorities refused to arrest them, and replied impolitely to France's claims. The situation had become intolerable, and after Dr. Mauehamp's murder France determined to oblige the Sultan to observe legality as far as France was concerned. The demands include the dismissal and imprisonment of the Governor of Marakesh. . ~;