The Moors were driven out of Spain in the fifteenth century.

They are still a very warlike people, and have had frequent campaigns
against France and Spain.

Their country is supposed to be very rich in minerals, but as yet it has
not been developed.

A great part of the trade of Morocco is controlled by foreigners, and in
consequence special laws have had to be made to protect the traders.

According to the treaty between the United States and the Sultan of
Morocco, American traders are allowed to employ two natives as agents
for the sale of their goods. These natives are given the same protection
as Americans.

The trouble with Morocco arose from the fact that one of the native
agents, while returning from his rounds, was assaulted and robbed of
$1,200, the outrage occurring in broad daylight in front of the
consulate.

The merchant for whom the agent was working reported the matter to the
Moorish Government, and demanded that the thieves should be arrested and
punished.

Notwithstanding that these robbers were well-known characters, the
Moorish authorities made no attempt to bring them to justice, and paid
no attention to the protests of the Consul.

The agent and the merchant immediately filed a claim for damages against