NOMINALLY KING,
ALFONSO’S POSITION. PARLIAMENT TO DECIDE. MONARCHISTS SHOW ALARM. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Feb. 17, 1.45 p.m.) MADRID, Feb. 16. King Alfonso remains nominally King until the elections and Parliament votes on the issue of a Monarchy versus a Republican. Senor Sanchez Guerra, the new Premier, was involved in the Valencia revolt two years ago and was imprisoned aboard a destroyer. Last year he made a famous speech in Madrid, in which he stated that while he remained a Monarchist he had lost faith in King Alfonso. One of Senor Guerra’s first steps was to write to the Republican and Socialist elements to accept three special portfolios in his Ministry. This action has been received with alarm in (he “ right ” Monarchist circles, who feel that it is equivalent to letting the King’s foes into the stronghold of the Monarchy withou! striking a blow. While Senor Guerra Is consulting the politicians, King Alfonso is kneeling in prayer at his mother’s tomb. It is understood that thus far Senor Guerra has failed to induce the Republicans to participate in the Ministry.
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Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18255, 17 February 1931, Page 8
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