The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-04
situation Grew. wor,s.

Tangter. Aug. 3.-The situation 1t casa Blanca grows steadily worse. All those arriving here report the vitua- ton as most alarming. the town still being in the power of the natives. All the Europeans at Casa Blanca have been taken aboard steamers anchored in the harbor and panic reigus in the town. There have been numerous skir- mishes between the guards and the tribesmen. and number of Moors were killed. The French cruiser Galf- lee arrived at Casa Blanch Wednes lay morning and is awaiting reinforce. ments from Algeria before making . landing.
 So many conflicting reports from va. rious sources are reaching here that 1t is difficult at this time to give an exact statement of the situation at Casa Blanca.
 semi official statement Issued to- night announces that in view of the absolute powerlessncss of the Moroccan government to repress the disorders at Casa Blanca, France and Spain are ne- gotiating on the matter of sending enough men to Casa Blanca to "assure the security of all citizens of all na- tions and the punishment of the guilty"
 The note adds that the proposed oc- cupation which should be temporary" Is quite in conformity with the spirit of the Algeciras agreement
 Advices to the French legation here from Casa Blanca under date of Friday says that the situation Is most grave. A large force of Arab tribesmen sur round the town and the focal governor Is powerless to maintain order. All shops are closed and 200 Spanish have taken refuge with the Spanish consul late. The Christian cemetery at Casa Blanca has been pillaged and bodies burned.
 The French colony at Tangier has voted in favor of establishing local militia to protect Europeans at this place.
 steamer Brings Refugees.
 Tangier, Aug. 3.---A steamer has are rived here bringing 100 refugees from Casa Blanca. These refugees were not permitted by the natives to leave in peace.
 In spite of the presence in the harbor of the French cruiser Galiiee. large body of Moors attacked the Europeans as they were embarking. They ap-. pcared. however. to fear reprtsals. for they soon desisted and proceeding to the Christian cemetery. dragged out number of corpses from the vaults and began to burn them.
 A DOQy or ITUVPs afEisSG s+ss1 ePss-4AsztA fire on the Moors. A number of them were killed and the band was dis persed At the request of the consular corps here the GaIilee desisted from bombarding the villages and reimbark- ed her landing party. The consuis feared reprisals.
 Cabinets ExchanGe Notes.
 Paris, Aug. 3.-Exchanges between the cabinets at Paris and Madrid con- corning the program to bo pursued In { Morocco as an outcome of the Casa Blanca massacre of last Wednesday, are proceeding actively. No difnculty is anticipated but pending complete agreement, the French Foreign Odce limits itself to the announcement that "energetic measures in conformity with the spirit of the Alg eciras Confer- ence and in concert with Spain will bs taken" i
 In addition to punitive measures at Casa Blanca there is reason to believe that France desires the immediate in- of the police force at eight Moroccan ports as provided Tor In the Algeciras agreement. this measure to be accompanied by a naval demonstra- iton along the entire Moroccan coast. Six French warships are in readiness at Toulon. It is thought If Spain agrees that Casa Blanca will be occu- ed within one week by French and Spanish troops. No bombardment Is deemed necessary but the deposition of Maelanin Pasha and the punishment of those responsible for the massacre will be the first exactfons