The Archive · 1912

France in Morocco

A SERIOUS SITUATION

Paris, Aug. 17.

There is considerable anxiety in France over the situation in Southern Morocco owing to the activity of the Pretender, El Luba. All the Europeans have left Marrakesh except the French Consul, M. Maigret, and the Vice-Consul. The task of the Resident-General, General Lyautey, has become a very arduous one and this new revolt coming at a critical time when it is impossible to despatch troops to repel El Hibs, may delay the pacification of the whole country.

London, Aug. 21.

The new Pretender, El Luba, has been proclaimed Sultan of Morocco at Marrakesh.

Berlin, Aug. 21.

The whole of South Morocco seditious state. The French there demand reinforcements against the continued attacks of the Moors.—"Ostasiatischer Lloyd."

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