POSITION IN SPAIN
NO FURTHER RIOTS. . i LEFT TO FORM CABINET. (Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 11.55 a.m.) „ Madrid, February 19. The unsuccessful army plot has not led to disturbances. The Chief of Police hastily returned from Saragossa and ordered the mobilisation of the Madrid police. The Socialist and Communist youth also mobilised as the Left parties are determined they will not be robbed of their victory at the polls. The centre of conspiracy is apparently the air force, the greater part of which supported the attempted coup d’etat. One officer, however, refused and informed the police. The Premier denies the plot, but it is believed the denial is merely diplomatic. It is understood General Franco, who attended King George’s funeral and was recently .appointed Commander-in-Chief in Morocco, was the moving force behind the conspiracy. Senor Valladares’ Cabinet has resigned despite President Zamora’s wish it should remain in office till the Cortes meets. Senor Valladares considered the serious position will best be handled by the Left wing of the Government, whose accession to power is inevitable. It is understood Senor Zamora will ask Senor Azania to form a Ministry. ■-
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 4811, 20 February 1936, Page 5
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