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MONDAY, MAY 4, 1925.

RIFFIS

MOROCCO DANGER.

INVADE FRENCH ZONE.

MINOR SKIRMISHES.

A Delicate Situation Well In Hand.

With the added problem of possible international complications, the French are facing further trouble in Morocco from hostile Riffan

· Tribesmen,

MAKING TROUBLE.

(Reuter's Service.)

Puris, May 3

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Moroccan troops penetrated the French zone between posts nörth- Ward of Ouerghe, in the direction For Benizergual,

Marsha Lyautey's laconic com-Ionched a regular offensive dur- It appears that Abdel Krim has muniqués give the scantiest

ng the past few days.

Vhde Krim.

all of the Riflan filtration into the Punch gone in Morocco, But it is show that the Riths morey catered the undefended

The necessary counter-measures

have been taken.

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In ancient, times Morneto was'n Roman province. It was vog- quered by the Arabs in the 8th century, and thenceforth, hell anf independent position under, vari-} ous native dynasties. The pre- sent dynasty, the Alides, was established in 1649 by. Mohammed XIV, whose brother Mului Ismail (1672-1727), after a career of conquest, made himself master of the whole country. During the 17th and 18th centuries Morog ran pirates (Salli rovers) were "the dread of Western Europe. Bader Mulai Sudi Mohanted (Moháramed XVI), who reigned 1757-90, an attempt was made to intrödine European civilization. His death, was the signal for a struggle between several of his sons, three of whom reigned in 1. War with France twice greurned in the reign of Abd-er- Rahman H. (1892-59); and in the following reign

Mohammed XVI was, defeated by Spain

Apolher photograph of the Riff leader. He is shown at his desk planning his emupiga sgained, the Spanish.

The Rilis are endeavouring to stir up the border tribesmen against the French.

MAKE TERMS.

Frontier Tribe Submits.

AERIAL ATTACKS.

THE END OF TWO MONTHS' WARFARE,

(Reuter's Servine.)

THE CHINA MAIL.

Simlu, May 3. The Abdul Rahman Khel, the last of the Mahsud tribes against whom the Royal Air Force Eas

, British troops guarding a frontier fort

PRINCE'S TRIUMPH.

MEMORABLE CAPETOWN SUCCESS.

HISTORIC DINNER.

"Has Brought a New Era to South Africa."

Although the reporters were evidently not admitted, enough has been said to show that the Government 'dinner to the Prince of Wales in Capetown was a triumph for His Royal Highness,

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AFRIKAAN SONGS.

(Reuter's Service.)

brought there specially for the occasion. He shook hands with everybody.

The speeches were of the high- ast level.

Capetown, May 3. The Government dinner to the The Prince of Wales's speech Prince of Wales yesterday even- | was described as most eloquent; ing was an historical success.

When the Prince spoke in Members of all Parties say that | Afrikaans the cheering lasted for the enthusiasm was unforget-minutes. table. Many nationalist meribers declare that it has brought a new cra to South Afrien

The Prince stood by the old Speaker's chair which Was

INDIA'S TROUBLES,

(Reuter's Service.)

Calentta, May 2.. The Swarajist outlook was sur geyed by the lender Das, in his presidential address before the Bengal Provincial Congress at Faridpur Mr. Das said Swaraj was, attainable within the British Empire because the Dominions statues expresses and implies all the elements of Swaraj.

Mr. Das again condemned re- volutionary violence, but said the co-operation invited by Lord Birkenhead is impossible in the heen operating "for two months present atmosphere of distrust. have submitted and fully accepted fle declared that if the Swara's the Government's terms, includ-settlement was not responded to ing sections of tribesmen who they must continue to make never previously entered into re-administrations impossible and be lations with the Government.

The detailed knowledge of the country acquired since its occupa tion in 1920 enabled the entire isolation of the offending tribes to! be achieved ani grently, enhanced the effect of the aer al operations.)

Peking, May 3.--Wang, Ju-chun,.. Commander-in-Chief of the Upper. Yangisze, is expected here to-day.

is reported that he has resigned iving, lo inability to see eye to eye with Hsiao Yao-nan. In the event of his resignation being accepted, bar Chin-phar, Divisional Comman for at lehang, is considered likely to succeed him-By Courtesy of

Daily Bulletin."

prepared for ultimate civil dis- obedience but he did not anti- cipate such a contingency, as hef saw signs of reconciliation every- where.

FURY OF THE SEAS

(Reuter's Service.)

At the conclusion of the speech there was fresh cheering cul- minating in such scenes of good. feeling and tremendous en- thusiasm as were never beföre witnessed in' the Houses of Parliament.

After dinner the Dutch mem- bers lengthily conversed with the Prince.

Some younger Dutch members sang his health in Afrikuung songs...

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The whole affair was most happy and most gratifying. ·

STATE BALL..

Capetown, May 2 After a strenuous mörning of

sightseeing H.R.H. the Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone of the new University.

Later His Royal Highness attended a civic reception and a brilliant state ball held in the City Hall.

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NAVAL POWER.

(Reuter's Service.)

London. May 2, At the annual Royal Academy banquet at Burlington House, the distinguished gathering Included the " Duke of York, Mr. Baldwin,' Lord Birkenhead and the Diplomatic Corps. Mr. Frank Dicksee pre- Halifax, May 2 sided. Responding for the past eighteen hours were respon- dwelt on Britain's pacific inter- Heavy seas and fog during the Imperial Forces, Mr. Bridgeman sible for loss of lives and property tions. Britain would permanent- along the coasts of Nova Scotia. ly maintain the One-power from the

A mysterious S.0.S. messago standard and keep abreast of the Clackamas,

American steamer Limes regarding replacement. She

broadcasted night, was solved on the arrival proposition for further limitation i last was prepared to consider any this morning of the Clackamas. of armaments.. He pointed out which unfolded a tragedy, of the that of 345 ships laid down by the night. She had rammed the five great powers since the War, schooner Capdor, four of whose Britain was responsible for only

eleven.

we're drowned.

Two other steamers are ashore.

Detroit, May 3. Nine seamen were drowned by the capsizing of a small American steamer in the heavy sea in lake Erie.

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Paris, May 3-The party com- plexion of 44,000 Municipal coun- cillors whom the country will elect to-morrow, is expected to

Paris, May 3.-To-day France elects the municipal councillors strip ten kilometres wide between† (1859-60). He was succeeded in holding office for the next four the frontier and the French out- 1878 by his son Mulat-cl-Husson years. Under the present circum-re and whose Captain's wife post line.

the 11, in whose reign occurred stances political circles consider the Conference of Madrid (1880), the ballot to be of the utmost when regulations were made con-importance as they think that in cerning protective rights of vari- the results there will be made Already there have been mindrats European powers in Morocco, known the national opinion as to skirmishes with slight casucties, fir the reign of Abd-ul-Aziz IV. the Policy of the left block. The but Musdal Lyautey is confident (1894-1907) occurred a rebellion, elections are important also be he was cope with the situation caused by his introduction" of cause the councillor's electest to-

Warsaw, May 3-Great concern. with the troops at his disposal foreign customs.

In 1901 an day will be called upon to elect is felt in Poland In regard to the He does not intend to enter Rift Angio-French agreement was one third of the Senate for 1927castastrophe-to-the German train Two hundred and fifty Deputies passing the Polish corridor. It is and 30 Senators are seeking re- generally believed that the object election as councillors, especially of the perpetrators was to dis- M. Herriot, the mayor of Lyons-credit Poland by creating the Havas.

impression that Germany cannot safely exercise her right of transit Philadelphic, May 2.-With the Resident-General (Ginerd 1yau- through the corridor. It is feared object of demonstrating ability to Ley) in 1912 and his re-appoint-that Germany will use the make a non-stop flight from San ment in 1917, the country has incident as an argument for the Diego to Honolulu this summer, a been very peaceful, and agricul- abolition of the corridor. It is naval seaplane flew continuously ture and trade have made rapid stated that several similar but up and down the Delaware River advance. During the war. 31,500maller incidents recently creur-Ar twenty-eight hours, establish. Moroccan troops went to the 'red in different parts of Poland.-' ing. Jin endurance French Salonica fronts.

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Paris, May 2. reported from Rabat that

tain recognized each other's in- terests in Morocco and Egypt. Germany being dissatisfied, an International conference was held nt Algeciras in 1906, all members of which signed agreement, inter alia entrusting the policing of Morarco to France and Spain jointly. Abd-of-Aziz wes deposed in 1907 by his brother, Mulai Hafid who abdicated (1912) in favour of his brother Mulai Yusef. Internal disorder neces- sitated constant. French opera- tions. Spain sent expeditions to -Melilla (1909),-and-to -Larnish- (1911), and claimed regions op- posite the Spanish coast and the adjoining Spanish colony, Rio de Oro, in 1908 and 1911 there' oc- curred the Franco-German crises,; marked by incidents at Casa- blanca and Agadir. Eventually, by agreement (1911), Germany practically recognized the Frerich protectorate in Morocco, in re- ¡turn for a section of the Frerich Congo. The sultan accepted the French protectorate (1912), but he has to follow advice of French resident-general in all matters. Since the appointment of the (Continued at foot of Column 3.)

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