Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-05

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to declare a holy war;
But do YOU think our position here is
safe?"
Yes, temporarily at least. 1t cannot be
possible that Buhammei is yet strong enough
to strike All can do is to rush additional
warning to the Sultan, the Grand Vizir, and
the Minister of War, and then try, if circum-
stances warrant, to capture Buhamme1
before he can do further mischief or concen-
trate his forces. He must inevitably attack
Fee. This will be no barbarian's war; for.
unless | am mistaken in the man, he has
profted by his European education, and be-
sides there may be something else behind all
this"
He sat up on the edge of his COT knocked
the ashes from his pipe, and with frank,
unwavering eyes questioned the American.
"You are not over here on a diplomatic
mission?"
mo" answered Dick in surprise.
And are not interested in the political
side of this?"
Not in the least; believe me, General.
The only interest have is mutual one"
The Kaid, as if satisfied with his answer,
carefully reflled his pipe and lighted it.
For long time, Captain, France has
wanted Morocco. For long time the hum
BILE Mr.. Buhammei quiet gentleman, OBJ
ample means at his command. France was
waiting, waiting for him to return and de-
clare himself the true Sultan of Morocco.
For an equally long time modern arms have
been struggled into this country. We con-
fscated them at Tangier, at Rabat, and
only a short time ago from Agadir that
port where the Atlas Mountains touch the
sea- we gathered in others, doubtless bound
for Tafilet where dwells the Berber. Is not
the conclusion plain?"
The American burst into a crisp Ger
tainly; nothing could be palmer than that.
But what is the disposition of your troops?
How quickly can they be concentrated"
THE Kaid got to his feet and rummaged
in war bag. From it he pulled out
tin case containing military maps, which he
spread on the ground between them.
Here" he said with indicating finger, lis
Rabat. In it are thousand we'll trained
men. Here lies Mekinez, where fortunately
are assembled a thousand others; not so
good. but as good as could make. For ten
days fifteen hundred more fairly good SOL
diers have been travelling from Marrakesh to
Fee; hence, though travelling leisurely, they
are now due at Mekinez. Fee can spare
thousand without endangering herself. and
IN emergency could send five thousand more.
Still resting on his knees, he Strengthened
up and met the Captains eyes. Give me
but four days." he said, land l shall have
nearly FIVE thousand we'll armed men to meet
whatever Buhammei can offer. But that
isn't ALL" He stood upon his feet, and while
rolling his maps IN his hands continued,
mot even Buhamr.iei knows that have in
Fee, for just such an emergency, a battery of
the best machine guns that money can buy.
The Berber has hitherto met nothing but the
plainest of oldtime artillery. and" he added
with grim emphasis and in lower tone of
voice, The never heard of Omdurman, where
thousands dearly paid for Gordon's DEATH"
AS if he had no desire for further conversa-
tion he pulled a despatch book from his
pocket and with a remarkable facility began
writing in Arabic characters, while the Amer
lean, marveling at this accomplishment, Gu
riously watched him. Sheet after sheet was
pulled off in manifold, and he stepped out to
the door of his tent. The American heard
him giving instructions to his orderly, and
almost instantly, as if anticipating some in
struction. Sidi Suleyman appeared. The
Kaid handed him the sealed dispatches.
"These must be sent at once" he said.
"Neither horses nor men are to be spared.
Pick the best you have and try to make
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