At present the Government's only definite action has been the
appointment of General Naulin to the supreme command in Morocco. General Naulin is a compara- tively young man, who made a good impression on the British troops in Upper Silesia three years ago, and it is evidently hoped that he will put new energy into the conduct of affairs. On the other hand, it is rumoured that peace terms have been unofficially offered to Abdel Krim and that he rejected them. The French policy is evidently to secure some obvious success, after which an advantageous peace can be arranged. It remains to be seen whether they can secure this object. Abdel Krim seems to desire only complete independence of France and Spain and some territory to the north of Fez. It is idle to deny that many people in this country sympathize with the Moors, and it is by no means certain that Abdel Krim will not be able to obtain his object.
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