Strict Silence

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 115, 18 May 1931, Page 7

Strict Silence

EX-KING ALFONSO OF SPAIN ACTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC [By Telegraph—Press Association—C ‘pyright] Received Alay 17, 5.5 p.m. PARIS, May 16. The Duke of Aliranda, a close association of cx-King Alfonso, states that Alfonso is observing the strictest silence about the present events in Spain. Consequently, he is not prepar ed to comment on the confiscation of his properly, or the proposed charges against him. PLAIN FURNISHINGS QUEEN MOTHER’S PALACE Received Alav 17, 5.15 p.m. MADRID, Alay 16. The authorities taking over Alirramar Palace at San Sebastian, were surprised at the simple city furnishings. There was nothing of particular value. Just plain crockery and glass, a few pictures, and a number of unopened cases addressed to the late Queen Mother, to whom the palace belonged. Twenty motor cars reported to be there, have disappeared, apparently having been sold before the embargo. The Daily Alail’s Al acrid correspondent. states that the damage to church property in the riots is estimated at. £5,01)0,000. The Pope’s protest is couched in very definite terms. It draws the attention of the Government to its failure to carry out promises in respect of the church, and declares that the situation has be come intolerable. A message from Vatican City states that the Holy See has forwarded to the Spanish Government a strong protest against the deeds of violence in connection with churches and religious institutions. SPANISH WARSHIP BLACK FLAG OF MUTINY Received 'lay 18, 1 a.m. G IBRA LT A, Alay 17. The Sapnish cruiser Libertad, formerly the Principe Alfonso, wherein exiting Alfonso went to France, entered Alegicras flying the black flag, signifying mutiny. The ringleaders were put ashore..