MOROCCO.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 4 June 1926, Page 9

MOROCCO.

A CLEAN-UP REQUIRED. By Cable —-Preßa Association—Copyright. Aucljv.iun and N.Z. 'biMo Asxncvnnort PARIS, June 2. There still remains a cleaning up to be done m Morocco. , Now tile dangerous pocket ionned by the Bcnizeruacs has Been practically eliminated, the Franco-Spaniards have a clear district north-east of Wezzan, and this means joint action against the Jeb--sla tribe in tlio direction of Slieshunn, necessitating a .considerable ispuiiisli advance. Tile war party in the Riff territory appears to he preparing to resist. Abd-el-Krim’s War Minister, accompanied by the Rifiian Parka, is reported to have arrived at Sheshunn. LONDON, June 2. The “Daily News” says that while it is stated that France possesses documents showing the extent to which European countries, particularly Russia, Germany and Italy, helped Krim, Spain obtained much more startlin'; documents from Krim’s brother, Simohamnied, prior to the surrender, alleging that General Lvnutey entered into direct negotiations with . Krim, which were detrimental to Spain, six months before France entered the war, also that he allowed manufacturers to supply Krim with munitions. When negotiations broke down, General Lvnutey realised that Krim was using France ns a pawn, and found a pretext for declaring war. A British 'officer, formerly ctnnloyecl in the Indian Supply Transport Service, conveyed letters to the political leaders in Madrid.