Madrid’s indifference

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 236, 6 October 1936, Page 7

Madrid’s indifference

Seriousness of Situation Unrealised

MASSACRE OF REBEL SUPPORTERS

United Press Association—Bv Electrio Telegraph —Copyright.

Received Monday, 9.20 p.m. LONDON, Oct. 4,

The Daily Telegraph’s Madrid correspondent reports that, with the insurgents thrusting toward Madrid, the indifference of the . public appears remarkable. The streets to-day looked like they do on an ordinary Sunday. The cinemas were open, while the -Philharmonic orchestra played a Beethoven symphony and greyhounds raced at the opening of the new Palais de Dance, which was advertised throughout the city. The truth is that the inhabitants do not realise the seriousness of the situation as the newspapers do not refer to the Government defeats. Moreover, the plan to raise 100,000 men by calling up the 1932-33 conscripts is certain to fail as many sympathise with the insurgents. The Times’ Hendaye correspondent says the insurgents assert that Government troops killed 6'CO rebel supporters before evacuating Toledo.. They also took 28,000,000 pesetas belonging to the banks and citizens. Ninety Government militiamen defending the Toledo seminary surrendered after the building was set on fire and all were immediately executed. Many other Government troops hiding in basements and cellars were forced out and shot. Government Control of Banks CITIZENS TO SURRENDER CURRENCY. LONDON, October 4. Ponor Azana, President of Spain, has issued a decree placing an embargo on the export of gold and silver and imposing Government control on all banks, also requiring citizens to surrender within a week all gold, foreign bonds and currency in their possession.

Rebel Armies Preparing Great

Push to Madrid

LONDON, October 4.

The British United Press’ Toledo correspondent says that both northern and southern rebel armies are preparing for an immediate great push, using five of the seven main roads to Madrid.