FRANCE: In the Riff

From the embattled Riffians, warring against France and Spain, a letter came last week to London, after being smuggled through the Spanish lines by a runner faithful to Abd-el-Krim:

"To the Editor of The Times:

"Peace.

"We rejoice to communicate to you true information concerning the situation of our country. . . .

"Concerning what our enemies charge us with, that we are in relations with the Soviet and Germany and that foreigners are taking a hand in our country, all that is imaginary and is the fruit of enemy rumors....

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