BOMB IN TUNNEL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19500, 8 June 1925, Page 7

BOMB IN TUNNEL

PLOT AGAINST SPANISH KING. A TIMELY i DISCOVERY. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright, MADRID, June 5. Travellers from Barcelona state that the police there discovered an electric bomo weighing 80 kilograms near Barcelona, which was intended to blow up the Royal train in a tunnel on June 4, when the Spanish King and Queen left Madrid. Fourteen students and workmen, described as Separatists and members of the Catalan Extremist Society, are stated to have been arrested, but tho authorities deny all knowledge of the alleged plot. The censor said that the publication was forbidden of any news of the allair. — Reuter. KING’S LIFE IN DANCER. NOT AN ISOLATED ATTEMPT, LONDON, June 5. (Received Juno 6, at 6.5 p.m.) A Central News message from Perpignan states that the bomb in the Sitjes tunnel had most ingenious electrical connections, together with plans of tho railway. Elaborate instructions were also -discovered. A few days ago an attempt was made to blow up the palace of the -Marquis Castuabelo at Barcelona, where the King and Queen were visiting. A bomb exploded in front of the palace after the Royal visit was over. No one was injured, though much damage was done. It is reported also that a bomb was found in the Barcelona Cathedral just before King Alfonso attended mass,. —A. and N.Z. Cable. REPORT CONFIRMED. MADRID, June 6; (Received Juno 7, at 5.5 p.m.) Further parties of travellers confirm the previoua account of the attempt on the Royal train, which, it appears, was due to start for Madrid from Barcelona when the bomb was discovered. Their Majesties postponed their departure and are remaining at Barcelona.—Reuter. . AN ILL-STARRED VISIT. MOTOR SMASH NARROWLY AVOIDED. LONDON, Juno 6. (Received June 7, at 5-5 p.m.) It is reported that a bomb was found in the Barcelona Cathedral a few minutes before Mass, at which King Alfonso attended. Four priests have been arrested. Their Majesties narrowly escaped death while motoring on the outskirts of Barcelona. A motor car containing secret police was leading the Royal procession when it crashed into an electric train at a level crossing. One policeman was Wiled and four were injured critically. The Royal car avoided the crash by inches.—Sydney Sun. Cable.