New-York tribune., 1907-07-04
SIR H. MACLEAN TAKEN.
R4ISCLI HOLDS HOSTAGE.
h Masterpiece Of Rascality = ID
mards on the Sultan.

Tangier. July 3-Caid General Sir Harry Mac
lean. commander of the Sultans bodyguard,
and next to the Sultan the most influential man
81 Morocco, has been captured by RaisuIi the
bandit chief The latter has announced that he
viii lo.d the general prisoner until the Sultan
grants the terms which he Raisuli. demands for
his own pardon and MacLean's release.
Caid MacLean is now at Elkmes in the heart
~ a wild mountain district. three days march
from ranger. He is being well treated and has
reen allowed to write TO the British Minister and
send for tis baggage
The cariace of the general was planned care
fnlly. lie went out to meet Raisuli against the
advice Of his companions.
The incident is being discussed with deep in
terest in diplomatic circles here and the action
Of the British authorities is awaited with con-
siderable anxiety, il is recognized that the
affair may entail the gravest consequences
General MacLean acting in behalf of the Sui
has been trying for time 10 persuade
Raisuli TO resume a peaceful mode of life and
recently the bandit leader apparently showed
signs of willingness to meet the wishes Of the
Moroccan authorities. with the result that Cen
eral MacLean, who is a former officer OF the
British army. the descendant OF an old Scotch
family and generally respected. even among the
most fanatical Of the foreign hating Moors
was commissioned to take some presents from
the Sultan 10 Raisuli. IN the hope OF finally
persuading the bandit to come to terms.
These gifts consisted Of horses and tents, and
escort them to his stronghold Raisui sent
fifteen Of his outlaws to the general to act as
q bodyguard. Accompanied by these men Mac
Lean journeyed toward Rouna. where he was
meet Raisuli, but arriving there the gem
eral was informed that he was a prisoner. Later
Raisuli sent a messenger To the Sultan,
nouncing the capture Of the commander OF his
bodyguard, and informing his majesty that he
would hold the general prisoner until the
following terms granted for his surrender.
F4rst-The reconstruction of Raisulrs house at
Zinat.
second-The payment Of indemnity OF 10000
doures about 10000.
Third-His reappontment as Governor OF Tangier
and Of FANS and his appointment as Commandant
OF Police.
The British legation here has received a letter
from Caid MacLean adding another stipulation
TO be compiled with before the general is
rendered. This is that Sidi Mohammed Gabbas,
the Moroccan Minister Of War. be recalled 10
Fez. The letter explains further that Rasuli
insists upon being appointed commandant of the
International police force created by the Alge-
ciras conference
Quently confirmed the announcement of the
capture Of General MacLean.
The Sultan is starting a punitive expedition
against the Anjera tribe. of this vicinity, owing
to the fact that they have not paid their tribute
London. July 3.-The capture of Caid Mac
Lean, the virtual commander or the forces or
the Sultan of Morocco, by RaiSun is regarded
mere ss a Gilbertian master stroke OF the bandit,
whose successful career started with the seizure
of Ian Perdicaris. Evidently MacLean was
completely hoodwinked. Only yesterday he
telegraphed TO the Sultan that Rasuli had
agreed all the formers proposals. There is
little doubt here that the bandit will hold Mac
Lean hostage until he is reinstated in power
and otherwise Unidentified for the losses which
he has sustained since he driven from the
governorshp Of TangIer.
Sir Harry Aubrey de We're MacLean is Of the
Clan MacLaine OF Lochbuie, the present chief Of
which. Murdoch Gillian, the MacLaine of Lochbuie,
has reverted the ancient spelling Of the name.
The clan founded in the twelfth century by the
redoubtable Gillian Of the Battle Axe.
Sir Harry. who has Just passed his hftyrinth
birthday is the son of Major Andrew MacLean. Of
the army medical service. ana was himself an ofi-
Of the 69th Foot. As such he served in tho Red
River Expedition m Canada, under Lord Wolseley.
and accompanied his regiment 10 Gibraltar. Upon
his marriage there TO Catherine Coe, from whom
he procured divorce in 1855. he resigned MS com
mission 10 take command Of the bodyguard OF the
Sultan Of Morocco. This 81 the post that he still
nominally holds, although his influence might bet
entte him TO rank a Cabinet minister.
Whatever Of European enlightenment has crept
into Morocco has been largely due to Sir Harry.
all OF whose influence with the Sultan and the peo-
pie has been exercised against barbarty and in the
direction OF humanity. His position is one 50
firmly founded on respect that he has never thought
IL necessary to affect to become Mahometan. but
has remained a Presbyterian 10 the present day.
He is of medium height, with gray hair and
zhlskers and a keen blue left eye. He lost his
right one years ago. He invariably dresses in the
uniform Of his rank. a blue gold embroidered
Jacket loose knickerbockers big turban and a
white flowing mantle He looks every inch a
Moor. but the moment he begins TO talk the fact
that he is a Scotchman is apparent.
The latest exploit Of Raisuli brings the bandit 70
public attention after period of comparative re-
tirement. The seizure Of Sir Harry is even
greater achievement for Raisuli than his former
captures of lon Perdicaris and Walter Harris the
latter The London Times's' correspondent
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