Word: raisuli
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Minor defeats were sustained by several other Spanish forces. The troops of Raisuli, famed bandit now friendly to Spain, were beaten in combat and it was reported that Raisuli, recently appointed Governor of West Morocco, was dead...
...long ago, Director Primo Rivera, as he must now be called, withdrew several thousands of Spanish troops from Spanish Morocco. With the aid of the famed Moorish Chieftain, Raisuli, with whom Primo is now on excellent terms, a nonaggressive policy toward the Moorish rebels was adopted. The rebels were, however, quick to take advantage of the new order...
During the past week, the rebel forces attacked the Spanish positions, won many victories, captured several villages. Spanish native troops and those under Raisuli deserted in large numbers to the enemy. The Spanish position was serious. Primo had, perforce, to rush several battalions from Spain to the "tomb...
Died. A wife of Raisuli*, Moroccan bandit leader, at Tazarut...
...Morocco the bandit Raisuli had conference with General Aizpuru, the new Spanish High Commissioner, He told the Spanish General that he now recognized the Spanish protectorate over Morocco and declared his loyal adhesion to the new Government. In proof of his sincerity he left two of his sons with the General as hostages...