15 NOVEMBER 1884, Page 3

Our readers should notice an intimation, said to be official,

that a strong French squadron has been ordered from Toulon to Tangiers. M. Ferry has not given up his design upon Morocco, and if he is obliged to retire from China, will recommence opera- tions in a place where gain would be more visible. In the interests of the world, we hope Morocco may be conquered ; but the French will have a serious quarrel to settle with the Spaniards, who regard Morocco as their own reversionary estate.