Foreign News: Moroccan War: Jun. 15, 1925

Concerning the war between Abd-el-Krim, "Sultan" of the Riffs, and the French in north Morocco (TIME, May 11 et seq.), there were, last week, rumors, rumors everywhere and hardly a fact to print.

The Riffs conducted several fierce onslaughts on the French positions along the Wergha Valley, Riff artillery being used in support with deadly effect. On each occasion, according to French communiques, the enemy was repulsed, but the losses on both sides were heavy. Little, if any, territory changed hands. A battle was continuing.

In Paris, concern over the expense of conducting the war...

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