Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-07
MO0RS LOSE CONTROL
Government Says it is Unable to Guar
antee Safety Of Foreigners.
FRANCE AND SPAIN MUST ACT
Powers Present at Algeciras Agree as
- to Proper Course.
OCCUPATION TO BE TEMPORARY
No End of Foreign Control, However,
is in Sight.
SOLDIERS MAY KEEP ORDER
Presence of Foreign Troops Likely TO
Incite Hostile Natives Until
Extension of scope May
he Necessary.
UPAT1oN TO BE TEMPORARY
No End of Foreign Control, However,
is in Sight.
SOLDIERS MAY KEEP ORDER

PARIS, Sept. GA most important change.
the Associated Press is informed has oc-
CURED in the political aspect of the Moroc-
can question. a change which may have a
far-reachlng effect on the future of Morocco
and the relations of the powers thereto.
France and Spain have the intention to oc-
cupy the littoral parts of Morocco with
their own forces and establish police or
ganizations. This contemplated action re-
suits from the official announcement Of the
Moroccan government, through the war
minister. Eel Gabbas that II is unable to
guarantee the safety OF the European in
structors Of the international police force,
which, under the terms OF the Algeciras
convention, was to be composed OF Moors.
The dilemma of France and Spain. who. by
the terms of the Algeciras convention are
compelled to organize the International po-
lice, submitted to the signatory pow
ers, Including the United States. and they
all agreed that the situation demanded that
France and Spain police Morocco them
selves.
Although II is distinctly stipulated that
such occupation is merely provisional, or
until It is safe to recruit the police force
from among the Moors. there is a strong
feeling that the absolute anarchy reigning
in Morocco means that this occupation Of
the ports may be long drawn out, perhaps
lasting indefinitely. Moreover, the occu-
patton of the ports may cause serious COM
plications, resulting from the continued
hostility of the fanatical Moors, a hostility
which may compel enlargement of the
police action and eliminate in virtual
military control of the Moroccan empire.
This. however. will depend on the attitude
of the Noors.
France has planned to occupy Mazagan,
Mogador safi and Rabat. and Spain is
TO occupy FL Araish and Teluan, France
and Spain together will occupy Casablanca
and Tangier.
Arrangements for the policing of these
ports are now being made.
Moors Are POwerless.
TANGIER, Sept. Corresponding to a re-
quest OF the diplomatic corps that he take
steps to arrest the needless exodus OF
vfpeople from Taugier. caused by the preva-
lence of local disorders and the circula-
tion OF false and alarming reports, the
Moroccan war minister. Ell Gsbbas, today
proposed the institution Of a summary tri-
bunal, before which malefactors and per-
sons guilty Of circulating damaging and
exciting rumors, could be brought. note
setting forth the purposes and powers Of
the proposed tribunal was sent to the lega-
tions and all the representatives, OF tho
powers with the exception OF the Spanish
minister, signed It. Fearing that the terms
OF the note might conflict with the word
ing of the Algeciras convention. the min
lister of Spain requested to be allowed to
submit the document to the authorities at
Madrid before giving his adhesion to It.
The Spanish minister agreed later to the
project to establish summary tribunal.
Advces from Fec under date Of Septem-
ber g. say It was then believed that Sultan
Abdel AEiz intended to leave for Rabat,
probably September Z.
The latest news from Rabat said the
people there were awaiting the arrival of
the sultan before proclaiming their alleg-
lance.
Crisis May Come to Spain.
MADRID, Sept. 0.-Tho Globe today re-
iterates that discord exists between King
Alfonso and Premier Maura regarding
Spain's Moroccan policy. The paper adds
"Senor Maura intends to ask the king
whether he has confidence in the ministry,
which involves the possibility of q min
isteral crisis, which would put the liberals
in power. II the sentiment In favor Of
Intervention in Morocco was stronger in
Spain, tho government would dispatch
1900 men and a number OF warshps to
Morocco"