AFFAIRS IN MOROCCO.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9183, 4 September 1908, Page 5

AFFAIRS IN MOROCCO.

THE RIGHTS OF FRANCE AND SPAIN. GERMAN ACIION A POLITICAL ONE. Received September 3, 8.25 a.m. LONDON, September 2. "The Times," in its article on German action in Morocco, continues: "Either step, standing alone, would have given a shock to public feeling, but, coming togethe-, the disturbingimpression they must create will be cumulative. France and Spain, as the mandatories of Europe, and as the two Powers whose special position in Morocco is explicitly recognised by the Act of Algeciras, are entitled, in ordinary courtesy, to claim reasonable opportunity for an exchange of views before making proposals to others. Every circumstance connected with Dr Vassel's mission suggests that political, not commercial considerations, are the real reasons for Germany's action." FRENCH CONDEMNATION. Received September 3, 8.45 a.m. LONDON, September 2. The French press strongly condemn Germany's action in Morocco. English newspapers of all shades also disapprove of it. The "Daily Chronicle says:-—"Ger-many's calculated audacity once more shows her resentment to the Anglo-' French entente." The "Westminster Gazette," a pro-German organ, doubts whether there is any present necessity for German intervention in Morocco. DR. VASSEL RETURNS TO FEZ. Received September 3, 10.25 a.m. LONDON, September 2. Dr. Vassel has returned from his visit to Fez. j Received September 3, 10.30 p.m. LONDON, Septembers. Dr Vassal's return is officially explained. He went to Fez, it is announced, solely to look after his house and the personal interests of his compatriots. DESPERATE ATTACKS. TRIBESMEN REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES. Received September 3, 10.45 p.m. MOROCCO, September 3. The commander of a large body of Herbers, in the vicinity of Bendanib, recently received presents of a war horse and a tent from Mulai Hafid. This body of men during the past fortnight has been threatening the French. They attacked the French on Tuesday, sand a formidable onslaught was repulsed with heavy losses, chiefly from field machine guns. The attack on Bendanib was renewed during the same night, with the same result. Tho French casualties were slight. Received September 3, 11 p.m. PARIS, September 3. The newspaper "Le Temps," in an article on foreign affairs, states that France will regret that Germany is not of the same mind as the rest of Europe regarding Morocco, but the French policy will not be modified. LONDON, September 3. The "Daily Mail" says that Britain awaits the decision of France and the other Powers before taking action in regard to Germany's communis cation.