Crisis In Morocco

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 10, 6 July 1911, Page 5

Crisis In Morocco

GERMAN'S ATTITUDE. "TRANQUIL EXPECTATION." CRUISERS DESPATCHED. By Cable.—Preci Ju«ociation. —Copyright Berlin, July 4. It iB announced that Germany's attitude is one of tranquil expectation, hoping that German intervention may lead to an exchange of views between the Powers, thus clearing the situation. The cruiser Ih-illii sailed from Kiel on Saturday for Agsilir. Rome, July 4. Italian newspapers strongly condemn German intervention in connection.with the Agadir incident. Paris, July 4. France is discus Ting the Agadir incident with Britain and Russia. The first French squadron, which has left Toulon to carry out firing practice, has arranged for constant wireless communication with the Eiffel Tower, with a view to the possible despatch of the squadron to Morocco. St. Petersburg, July 4. The Novoe Yremya charges Germany with infringing the letter and the spirit of the Algeeiras agreement and the Franco-German convention. BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE. London, July 4. Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons, said that affairs in Morocco were seriously occupying the attention of the Government, and that diplomatic communications were proceeding.

BRITAIN TAKES A LEAD. Received 0, 12.5 a.m. London, July 5. Private advices from Gibraltar state that a division of the Mediterranean fleet has been ordered to Gibraltar forthwith in connection with the Morocco crisis.