The sun., 1907-08-21
A new SULTAN IN MOROCCO
MCLAE HAFTD PROCLAIMED AT
MARAkESH YESTERDAY.
VIII Probably Head Fight Against the
French and May March On Casablenca
with Organized Army y-Abdul Axiz
sim Holds sway Fear Massacre In Fez.

Special Cable Despatehss 10 The SUN
TANGIER, Aug. 2O--It 10 officially reported
that Mulai Hafid, brother OF the Sultan.
was proclaimed Sultan Of Morocco yester-
day at Marakesh.
This is regarded by French officers at
Casablanca as entirely changing the situa-
ton. They believe that Mulai Haid has
been chosen as the leader OF the anti French
sentiment, and his proclamation as Sultan
means the creation OF an organized Moorish
army, against which much larger forces
and much more energetic measures will be
necessary than for the mere protection OF
Casabanca.
French army sentiment naturally desires
an adventurous campaign, which it hopes
is now inevitable.
LONDON. Aug. 2l.-Correspondents at
Tangier and Casablanca dwell upon the
probability OF the situation becoming
more serious in consequence OF the attempt
to depose the reigning Sultan. Various
rumors are current, including one that
NIulai Hafid is marching on Casabapca
at the head Of 5000 men None Of the ru-
mors can be verified.
In the meanwhile II seems that the Sui
tan still holds the upper hand at Fez and
makes short work of rebels.
II is stated that fanatic in Fez pro-
claimed Mulai Hafid as Sultan from a
minaret and preached holy war. He
was promptly brought down and received
5000 lashes after which he was executed.
PARIS. Aug. 2o.-R. Marc. the French
Charge d'Afaires at Fee. fearing an out
breHa of fanaticism against the French.
hrs decided that it will be prudent for the
French colony at Fez to depart tomorrow.
The French military mission will remain.
The other European colonies at Fee are
showing uneasiness.
The Maghzen has given notice OF its
willingness 10 supply escorts for the depart
ing Europeans. il needed
Official kilograms from Tangier say that
II is doubtful whether the diplomatic corps
there will receive the Sultans mission Of
thirty Moorish notables. now on it's way 10
Tangier from Fee. az the object Of the mis-
sion is not clearly defined.
II is understood that the Moors are COM
ing TO protest against the too rapid ap-
plication of the reforms provided for by
the Algeciras convention and the violation
OF Moorish territory by foreign troops.
and TO ask for a stay of fifteen years 10
enable the Moroccan Government to in
stitute the necessary reformA ..
0RAN. Algeria. Aug. 2O.A detachment
Of twenty men OF the Second Engineers and
fifty men from a battalion stationed at
Miliana arrived last evening Tomorrow
300 sharpshooters are expected from Or
leansville. and also 100 native troops who
have been recruited in South Oran. All
are on their way to Morocco. and will leave
for Casablanca tomorrow and Thursday.
LONDON. Aug. 2i.-The Tangier corre-
spondent OF the Times says the Board of
Foreign Affairs has requested the consuls
and all other Europeans, numbering about
fifty, to leave Fez as the vziers fear dis
turbances and do not consider themselves
strong enough to guarantee adequate pro-
lection. The two Shereefs OF Wazan will
escort the Europeans TO the coast. Their
religious influence is sufficiently strong TO
protect the Europeans.
Mua Hafd is reigning as Sultan. His
present intentions are unknown. He has
always been kindly inclined toward Euro
peans, among whom he has many friends
at Marakesh but the temper OF the tribes
is now 40 nti-European that he may find
himself carried forward on the sea of
have reached the coast safely.
PARIS. Aug. 2i. Dissatisfaction with
the position Of affairs at Casabanca grow
steadily. The Petit Pdrisien says there is
something dsquieting about the situation,
and the question arises il our contin gents
there are not. as the English report say.
in the position of being beseged.
Three Ministers and the Sub-Secretary nv
.nfG Ga A=iz he -
sending reenforcements and instructions to
Casablanca. was discussed, but the deci-
sion has not been made public.
The journal thinks that Sundays fight
can only encou rage the Moroccans. who
doubtless by now have spread the news Of
it as a great Islamic success. II adds that
the symptoms are any thing but reassuring.
The question Of what to do is more inn
perious than ever.
The first thing is to put Gen. Drude in a
position to accomplish his mission fully.
If his forces are insufficient send reinforce
ments before it il too late. The Journal
then discusses the alternative Of France
no longer keeping within the limits of the
Algeoiras convention. although this would
mean the opening Of long and costly cam
paign.
The Casa blanca correspondent Of the
Main quotes Gen. Drude as saying: I'VE
are not in sufficient number. If the Span
iards continue to refuse to occupy the posi-
ton assigned them I shall telegraph for
reenforcements for fear!of possible eventu-
alities. I need three battalions more"
The Figaro states that Gen. Drude tele-
graphed yesterday demanding reinforce
ments.
TERRORTSTS, BUT INNOCENT.