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...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...
...Morocco, the week was relatively quiet. A number of Riff attacks at isolated points were repulsed by the French, with losses on both sides...
...effect of warming up the Socialists to refuse a vote of confidence to the Government when Parliament should meet. Premier Paul Painlevé, however, took a firm stand from the beginning against the défaitists with the result that, when Parliament did meet, discussion of the Riff War was postponed. This was, in fact, equivalent to a vote of confidence...
...Morocco, General Comte de Chambrun made a successful attack on the heights of Taounat, but was forced to retire after two days, as in the case of the Bibane battle of a fortnight ago (TIME, May 25). All other actions were local. A strong counterattack by Abd-el-Krim, Riff "Sultan," was daily expected...
French forces in Morocco, although ably commanded by Marshal Lyantey, are faced with almost certain defeat as they drive the Moorish invaders back across the Riffian border. That is, unless Spain steps into the breach and lends a hand. The Riff was ceded to Spain on the express understanding that she keep the turbulent tribesmen in order; needless to state, she has never succeeded in keeping Abd-el-Krim's hoodlums out of mischief. The French command may not send a shell, man, or plane across the border to destroy the Moorish bases, and it would be a very simple...