THE CASABLANCA MASSACRE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 5 August 1907, Page 2

THE CASABLANCA MASSACRE.

I/A 1 EST CABLE NEWS Per United Press Association.—By Telegraph.—Copyright.

TiUi 'liUiijaJjiJiA's iXiiiJ. ; '!vi Tangier, August 2. ; ' j it is reported that a vcsoei passing Casablanca, saw 2UOU Moore butchering Europeans, while the troops did not attempt to intenere. A moo ejected Lite , Governor and appointed one of fcaem,stives. it is believed thirteeu Europeans wece massacred. The tribesmen lutve seized the Customs house, and are trying to prevcit > all nations except the i'runcil leaving the town, alleging the riot is over- " >.• ; ■ Loudon, August 2, Tho Ciieablauei outruge has caused a depression on the European bourses. Morocco, August 2, During the Casablanca outrage inon were stoned said horribly mutilated ill full view of other Europeans, who were powerless to intervene. Moorish women from house-tops uttered crieß of joy. . The Minister for War has sent iiOO troops to' Oasaiblanca.

Paris, August 2. One Spanish and several French cruisers have been despatched to Morocco., FRANCE AND SPAIN TAK& ACTION. ALGECIRAS CONVENTION TO BE ENFORCED. Received 4th, 4.40 p.m. Paris, August 3. France and Spain have determined 5 forthwith to enforce the provisions of the Algerieas Convention for the FrancoSpanish policing of OasaMuaca, ami will land troops.

THE FLIGHT OF THE FRENCH COLONY. _ : THE POWERS SENDING WARSHIPS. Received 4th, 4.40 p,m, Paris, August 3. The members of the French colony,' numbering 160, took refuge aboard British merchantmen. Several French battleships and cruisers, and Spanish warships are preparing to proceed to Morocco. Tho Italian cruiser Etna has been placed at the disposal of the French Legation at Tangier. The British cruiser Antrim, lying ivt (iibralter, luia been ordered to hold herself iu readiness for peremptory service.