IN SPAIN.
REVOLUTION DENIED
MADRID, June 20.
The Foreign Minister has instructed the Spanish Ambassadors categorically to deny the statements that Spain is passing through - a revolutionary crisis.
Don Dat.o states that the general condition of the country isreassuring.
A delayed despatch
MADRID, .Tune 20.
A delayed despatch reveals that the King lias sent General Marina to suppress the armies’ Committee, of Defence at Barcelona, which demanded better conditions and the remedying of chronic discontent in the army. The committee presented an ultimatum demanding within twelve hours the release of jits arrested loaders, coupled with official recognition. Senor Saction, for the committee, confidentially advised the King by telegram that practically the entire army had defied the authorities, and its demands must he immediately satisfied.
SPAIN’S POSITION. (Received This Dav at 11.25. a.m.) LONDON, June 20. Enquiries in City do n°t confirm the rumours concerning Spain, with wWdi business is practically normal. The delays are attributed to Labour and economic conditions.j It. is stated the trouble was originated by the King granting the demands of infantry officers at Barcelona, for reforms, without consulting the Cabinet, which resigned
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1917, Page 3
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