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P-- SET TRO UT IS TO THE WEST WHAT EGYPT IS TO THE EAST. Its Bearing on Europe--The Pow- ers Attracted by Its Strategic Position. For many years things in Morocco _ have been going from bad to worse. says The New York Sun. Anarchy in a more or less pronounced form has held sway in most parts of the Shereefian Empire. Not only has the greater part of that Empire got out of hand of the central author- ity at Fez, but even that portion which was more immediately under the eye of the Maghzen, and there- fore, at least in semblance, under Governmental control, has become the prey of rival Moroccan pretend- ers. Now if Morocco was in far off Arabia or in farther India or in far- thest China one would not feel that its condition was such a menace to the peace of Europe and of the world. Tt could go to pieces grad- ually or quickly, as the case may be; it could even be: divided a- mong the hungry European powers craving for colonial expansion, and no upheaval in world-politics would necessarily result. But the geographical position of the country and the complexity of interests of which it is naturally the centre make of it more than a mere pawn in the intricate game of chess which is being played upon the political board. It bears the same relation to many problems dealing with the west as Egypt does to those of the east. Both countries are in- timately connected with the con- cerns of Europe. Both are Medi- terranean powers: the one guards the eastern, the other the west- ern end. A PREY TO THE POWERS. The failure of Morocco to move forward of its own accord has made it a natural prey to one or the other of the great Kuropean colonizing powers. England's commercial in- terests in the country have always been great, but another powerful claimant was on hand: France, and her position as a great Mediter- ranean power and as a neighbor to Morocco made her claim in every sense a valid one. The rivalry of thece two powers in Morocco threat- ened to become acute; but Egypt was on Great Britain's hands. There, too, France was the great competitor of England, and an ob- stacle to the consolidation of Eng- land's influence. To be free of this incubus was an absolute necesssity. The treaty of 1904 paved the way for the laying of the old conflict be- tween the two countries in a man- ner that does honor to the two statemen who carried it to a suc- cessful issue. France now believed that she had a free hand in Moroc- co. * Unfortunately Germany came upon the scene of world activity at a time when the greater part of the globe which is available for the founding of colonial empires was either within the grasp or in the purview of other powers. Though she has repeatedly asserted that she has no lust for overseas domin- ions and is only desirous to become the open door for her ever-increas-| ing commerce, facts belie such words, She soon saw the possibili- ties of Morocco, not only because of its inherent riches, but also becanse of ite nolitical worth and its evident inability to stand upon its own leas. She went about the business with her accustomed thoroughness. A CHECK UPON GERMANY. Now it is widely held that the "'act" which resulted from the Alge- ciras Conference in 1806 was in a large measure a diplomatic check, upon German aspirations, 'as it placed the organization of the Moroccan police under Spanish and | French military officers, Though she did not succeed in breaking through the Anglo-French: entente cordiale or in cutting into the His- pano-French understanding, Ger- _ For regulating the bowels, invigorating © the kidneys and © Mlirring up 'the lazy" B | death of the first child was thus ex: J offered, was ies landing-stage ben ) 'en . 'Mac {there + {itis tele ty, i heard and in asserting her right:to be consulted in all great world-problems that come ug for discussion im which European interests ars at staks> And she} drew a cord across the Frenca path in Morocco. On two occasions Germany has given the plainest of n'nts that she had claims in Moric; one at the 1908, when German Gess:ters into the French Foreign Legion were forcibly seized by 'he German Con: sul: the other on July 1 year when a German warship sud- harbor of Agadir. On both ucea- sions Germany acted with the same brutal . abruptness whish kad characterized the Impar-al vention at Tangier. AGADIR'S IMPORTANCE. for the new intervention has been made with consummate skill. Itis a natural harbor; some say 1t 1s the best harbor along the whole coast of Morocco. lantic. It is the approach to" the] region of Sus, which is known to be rich in mineral ores and where far- reaching concesssions, though not uncontested, have been made to the Mannesmann firm, and the Ger- man "MoroccolMine Syndicate." It cannot be said to be in the "sphere of interest'" which either Spain or France has pegged out for itself. But more than this: the holder of the port of Agadir can in Atlantic, and that trade is largely British. Germany for this action is the re- quest for protection made hy cer- tain German firms doing business in Agadir. But the whole country around that place has been perfect- ly quiet: no lives of German sub- jects have been in danger, and Ger- man commercial interests there as in the whole of Morocco, are very small when compared to those of England and France. reef A TERRIBLE RECORD OF CHILDREN'S DEATHS As every mother knows the death rate of little ones in Canada dur- ing the hot summer months far ex- ceeds that of any other season of the year. The reason for this is that the excessive heat brings on those dreaded troubles, cholera in- fantum, diarrhoea, dysentery and other stomach and bowel com- plaints. These come on so quickly and with such little warning that often baby is beyond help before the mother realizes he is ill. Dur- ing the hot summer months the mo- ther must be constantly on her guard to see 'that baby's bowels are working regularly and his. lit- tle stomach is kept sweet and pure. Baby's Own Tablets should always be kept in the home as they are the mother's greatest friend. A dose now and then will prevent these troubles, or if they do come on sud- denly they will be quickly banish- ed by the Tablets. The Tablets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brock ville, Ont. ok LINK WITH THE PAST Man Tells of His Brother Dying Cen: tury and a Half Before --_-- | The presiding magistrate at a police: court in Syria was astonished to hear a witness, when asked if he had any brothers, reply that he had one, but that he died 148 years ago. Pressed for an explanation, witness stated that he was the issue' of a second marriage. His father marrie his first wife in 1769, at the age of: nineteen, and the following year there was born a son, who died when 'only, a few months old. The latter's father married again in 1820, at the age o seevnty, and witness was born the, year following. 1 ! Being eighty-nine years of age when giving evidence, the interval since they tended to over 140 years, ; AN ARCHBISHOP'S RECREATION Riding was a favorite diversion of. the late Arch Maclagan, and | addition to th was a good whip and frequentl e a pair; whil another recreation in which he fn+ dulged in the winter, when opportunity, ; ourling on the ice. He 'had also a great love of animals. ! lmany was successful in making her}. voice time of the Casablanca incident in}, of the]. denly made its appcaraace in the{! inter- The choice of Agadir as the spat], It is on the At-|T time of war menace the trade of the | - The official reason put forward by hair? my hair"! © It 18 not generally known § an artist, and water-colors. The inhabi- tants of wick at one time became! quite accustomed 'to the sight of the bishop ching on the' 'Graco. cleverly fn De acpi: or. hia. Daa '5 ie < Nr > x at's all hebig » 't enough to return our Llove a aft i 2 no when bung T| ¥ 1B "Jove 'el t-ring and 'engagemen 8 Bveryone ° ia was spellbound by the majestic beauty ot the scene. The berg, which was visi- ble for some hours, is supposed to be the detached portion of a permanent 'Antarctic icetield. THE NAVY'S DIRIGIBLE i {An Accident Has Occurred to Delay i the Launching of the Mys- terious Craft Few undertakings have been respon- the rigid dirigible balloon that is be- ing bullt at Barrow for the Navy. Early in the year {t figured in the War Secretary's statement in the House of Commons as evidence of the Army Council's attentiveness to the subject of aerial navigation. At fre- quent Intervals it has been described In the newspapers, usually in the re- dundant terms of appreciation, which, in connection with aeronautical mat- ters, the public appear to love. Thus, tae size, speed, cost, armament and general utility of the new vessel, were all tremendous; it was being built under an armed guard, its secrets evi- dently being of the highest import, and 80 on, for the past ten months. It now appears certain that the launching will not take place this year; that there has been an accident by which part of the vessel has been destroyed. --_-- he Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dysentery Cordial is prepared from drugs known to the profession as thor- oughly reliable for the cure of chol- era, dysentery, diarrhoea, griping pains and summer complaints. It has been used successfully by me- dical practitioners for a number of years with gratifying results. If suffering from any summer com- plaint it is just the medicine that will cure you. Try a bottle. It sells for 25 cents. GOOD REASON WHY. "Why don't you speak for your- self, John?' asked Priscilla. "Because,'"' answered John, "I have not had a chance to get a word in edgewise.'"' Rl Fresh Supplies in Demand. -- Wherever Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil has been introduced increased supplies have been ordered, show- ing that wherever it goes this ex- | cellent Oil impresses its power on '| the people. i | titude it may be found its potency No matter in what la- is never impaired. It is put up in most portable shape in bottles and |can be carried without fear of breakage. -- CONSOLING. Struggling Passenger (on rail- road train)--' 'This window sticks so I can't get it up." Conductor--* 'Yes. Wood swollen a little by the rain. be all right in a few days." It is better to avert a war than is It'll to fight and win; better to prevent sickness than to cure it. Keep a bottle of Hamlins Wizard Oil in the house 'and see how much suffering it saves. AOGIC. -""Earlie, why don't you comb your '"'Cause I ain't got a comb." ""Well, why don't you tell your mamma to buy one?' ¢¢'Cause_ then I'd have to comh yond dispute that of Wilson's Fly Pads, ttle | genul jeweller ncome--probable' appre-- ciation in value--and saleability. Ey PE ed, ensure to the inves! all 'these desirable 'ele-- ments 'and are invariably ¢secured principal and interest--by the total as- sets of the company that issues them." f 'Write us to day for our litera- on list of those we ROYAL SECURITIES CORPORATION LIMITED BANK OF MONTREAL YONGE AND TORONTO STs. TOO MUCH OF A STRAIN. Grandpa--"I am giving you this cent, Willie, because you have been a good little boy." Willie -- "Yes, grandpa; but please d.,1't expect me! to sit around like 'Sunday school all day again at the same price." -- cn " Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, Ete. GOOD REASON FOR IT. Mrs. Jabbe--"Jones practically lives in his automobile." Mr. Jabbe--"Has to; he sold his home to kay it." Small but Potent.--Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are small, but they are effective in action. Their fine qualities as a corrector of stomach troubles are known to thousands and they are in constant demand everywhere by those who know what a safe and simple remedy they are. They need no introduc- tion to those acquainted with them but to those who may not know them they are presented as the best preparation on the market for dis- orders of the stomach. TRUE DIPLOMACY. Employer.--We want a diploma- tic, tactful, smart office boy. Boy--Well, I used to send sis- ter's beau. away when she didn't want to see him. REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD, ARS. WINSLOW'S BOOTHING SYRUP has been ysed for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of ALLAYS all PAIN ; CURES WIND CQLIC, and is the best remedy for DIARRHGEA, It is ab- solutely harmless Be sure and ask for * Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle, MERELY FURTHER PROOF. "Anyway, he has an honest face." "Honest? You surprise me." "Yes, it's the only honest thing about him. It shows how dishon- est he really is." Winard's Liniment Cures Carget In Cows. GUESSED IT. Wiggings--Do you know that your chickens come over into my yards? Jiggins--I supposed they did, for they never come back again. There are many sticky devices on the market that kill some flies, but housekeepers who have tested them know that Wilson's Fly Pads kill many times more, and do not dam- age carpets and furniture like all sticky fly catchers. THE OLD STORY, © 'Had every cent taken last night. Woke up hearing some one in the room. Reached under the pillow for my revolver, but didn't shoot." - i "Why didn't. you?" . ' "I'd probably be a widower if I had." 3 philE sa¥e Probably most. people: think you 'are as foolish as you think they rns mistaken :the.days when execu still\carried out'in public, in En, land," a sérvant-¢irl upon oné ¢asion begged he. her a day out, for a pnrposé which she did not divulge. The lady 'of the house gave the required per- mission, and the girl accordingly' went off for the day, but returned in the evening weeping copiously. "Why, Mary,'" asked- her kindly mistress, greatly perturbed at the poor girl's evident distress, "what on earth is your trouble. Tell me, and perhaps I can help you." 'Oh, ma'am,"' blubbered Mary, "I went to see the man hanged at Salis bury, b-b-but he's been repriev- ed!" Bt. Isidore, P. Q., Aug. Minard's Liniment Co., Limited Gentlemen,--1 have frequently used MINARD'S LINIMENT and 'also prescribe it for my patients always with the most gratitying results, and I consider it the t all-round Liniment extant. . . Yours DR. JOS. 18, 1904. truly, AUG.. SIROIS.~ WORDS OF "WISDOM. Enterprise is the life blood of business. To be cheerful is well. A beavy conscience generally means an ill body. To do a child's thinking for it is to deprive of the sacred right of discovery. Many people merely exist now hoping to live an ideal future. 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