SPANISH LANDING

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12252, 25 September 1925, Page 8

SPANISH LANDING

POSITION MADE SECURE ’PLANES AND WARSHIPS ASSIST COUNTER-ATTACK FAILS By Telegraph.— Press Assn. —Copyright. Reuter's Telegram. (Received September 24, 7.40 p.m.) Madrid, September 23. A communique announcing the occupation of all three objectives, with assistance of fire from warships, and an aerial bombardment, says the capture of the ground before Morro Nuevo makes further landings at other points possible.

Earlier communiques stated that Spanish troops occupied Morro Viejo, southwards of Morro Nuevo, and also the Malmosi Ridge, which is in the interior of the Morro Nuevo Peninsula.

An enemy force made its way down the cliffs of Morro Nuevo, where the Spanish forces are encamped, with the object of surprising and attacking them from the rear. The enemy were repulsed. Some in their flight leaped from the rocks into the sea and were drowned. TRIBESMEN SUBMITTING Reuter's Telegram. _ PARIS, September 24. The submission of tribesmen continues slowly, states a communique from Fez This is due to their desire that the French should first occupy their territories. Abd el Krim is vigorously countering the movement by taking hostages everywhere. Caid Admed Ben abd el Zelem, of Kacem, who was a staunch French supporter, and had been awarded tne Legion of Honour for Valour, was killed in cleaning-up. operations in the Doukane zone. His loss is regarded as serious for this important section.