Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-08-31

The more important subjects dis
cussed during the week were immigra-
tdon, the relation Of the party to trades
unions and the proposal to introduce
simultaneously In all parliaments a
motion for establishing by law maxi
mum working hours.
Catholic Troubles In italy.
In consequence Of the assault upon
Cardinal Merry del Val, papal secre-
tary Of state. by an anticlerical mob at
Marine, the pope has sent note to all
representatives Of foreign powers at
Rome and to the Italian foreign min
lister, protesting against the lawless-
ness of the anticlericals and demand
ing protection for the church dignita-
ries. It Is the first time since 1870 that
such communication has been sent tC
the Italian government from the Vati-
can. By implication it accuses Italy of
conniving with the anticlericals, espe-
cially in not prohibiting meetings Of
Socialists. The pope and the cardinals
under italian laws have the same
rights as sovereigns and princes Of for
eign governments -
Peace Conference Topics.
The question of the limitation Of
ornaments having been disposed of:
with the miidest kind Of resolution,
suggesting that the different govern
ments consider the matter, The Hague
conference entered upon a new stage
with British, American, German and
French delegations combining against
Russia, Belgium and others that were
anxious to terminate the conference.
America, England and Germany
agreed on scheme for the establish
ment of an international prize court.
which is also acceptable to France and
certain of adoption. A new feature Of
this scheme is that the prize court
will be part Of the permanent arbi-
irrational court, and therefore does not
presuppese the existence of war.
This further strengthened the case in
behalf of permanent court by show
ing that it would have important work
to do. ....
Hurryins Troops to Morocco.
General Drude, commanding 5000
French troops camped about mile
east of Casa blanca, Morocco, has been
hard pressed by a succession of fiery
assaults Of the Moroccan tribesmen by
night and by day. In response to his
urgent demands the French govern
ment has ordered 1000 sharpshooters
to be rushed to the relief of Casablan-
ca and it was expected that more
would be necessary in order TO control
the rising tide of anti-Christian fanati-
ctsm along the coast of Morocco. 1t
was reported subsequently that 1900
fanatical Moors under the new sultan
were marching against the city pro-
tected by the French. A section Of
the rebels had proclaimed Mulai Ha-
fig, the sultan's brother, as the ruler
Of the country.
The Europeans were rushing to the
protection of foreign legations in the
coast towns to avoid the threatened
general outbreak and massacre The
pasta Of Casablanca, who was held
responsible for the first outbreak, re-
mains prisoner on board the French
cruiser Gloire, the second officer of
which takes his place as governor of
the city. The French authorities have
restored a semblance Of order and
have been clearing up the streets in
which the dead and wounded had been
left for days. The city has been re-
duced to one-fifth its former popula-
ton, the number of persons slain dur
ing the massacre and bombardment
being estimated at loo. The proper
ty loss was something over $1,OOO,OO0.
The French have already begun the re-
building of the minaret of a mosque
which was destroyed by shells. The
sultan's army is said to have won a
victory over the native rebels in the
territory where Kaid MacLean has
been held captive.