THE MOROCCAN SITUATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 80, 25 September 1911, Page 5

THE MOROCCAN SITUATION

SETTLEMENT IMMINENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received '24, 5.5 p.m. l'aris, .September 23. The settlement ol' the Moroccan question is imminent. ONLY MINOR POINTS OUTSTANDING. Received 25, I a.m. Berlin, September '2-1. It is officially announced that an agreement lias been reached over Morocco. Only a few minor and unessential points are outstanding. FRANCE'S COMPLETE JURISDICTION. Received 23, 1 a.m. Paris, September 24. M. Dcsselvess, in reply to a despatch, formulates certain conditions to prevent misunderstandings during the transition period preceding the complete establishment of French jurisdiction in Morocco. BRIGANDS ATTACK GERMANS. Berlin. September 22. It is stated that. Moorish brigands attacked Mannesmann's farm at Saflii on the Marrakesh caravan road. Germans and native laborers repulsed the attackers. The Kolnische Zeitung alleges that the attack was the result of French intrigue. SCARCITY OF GOLD. Paris, September 22. A gold scare prevails, owing to the banks refusing to pay more than 16 per cent, in gold. Some private banks arc allowing three francs per thousand for gold payments which arc sent to Germany. The increase in the bank rate is partially due to the increase in the circulation of paper money, which has almost reached the legal limit. A SHARP ATTACK. Received 24. 5.5 p.m. Madrid, September 23. Taking advantage of the fog. natives crossed the river at Melilla. and harassed the Spanish advance post, but were repulsed with many killed and wounded. The Spanish lost eight killed, and ten officers and thirty-eight men wounded.