FIGHTING THE RIFFS

Evening Star, Issue 18999, 22 July 1925, Page 5

FIGHTING THE RIFFS

WAR IN MOROOOO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, PARIS, July 20. M. Painlcvo announced that Marshal Pctali) would remain in Morocco as long as the circumstances demanded his presence. He added i that peace negotiations were proceeding, but at the same time all necessary' measures were being taken to consolidate the frontier and deliver a decisive stroke, which would ensure a lasting peace, Abdel Krim bad been informed that two official emissaries from the French and Spanish Governments wore in possession of the terms of peace, and he could learn I hem if he wished.—Pouter. ABDEL KRIM CONFIDENT. LONDON, July 20. The Paris correspondent of ‘The Times ’ says that Abdel Krim still appears to be confident of achieving positive success. Several unofficial French emissaries have been in contact with him lately, but lie has given no sign that lie desires to consider peace terms. Consequently, the Franco-Spanish conditions, which were drawn up in Madrid, have not been communicated to him, but ho knows that they are available when ho wants tliem.—‘The Times.’ FRENCH POSTS RELIEVED, PARTS, July 20.

A communique, from Fez announces the relief of Aiuaicha after a lively engagement. The enemy left 200 dead in the field. The Ainmatcuff post, which tho enemy vigorously pressed several days, has also boon relieved. Otherwise Iho situation is unchanged. —Reuter.