RUINS OF ALMERIA

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 451, 7 June 1937, Page 5

RUINS OF ALMERIA

Spanish Threaten Reprisals Press Association—Copyright. Almeria, June 5. The Daily Telegraph’s special correspondent spent two days examining the ruins of Almeria, which was shelled by the German fleet. He- reveals that dreadful havoc was claused by the Admiral Scheer’s.' bombardment. At least 8000 people are homeless and the damage to property is estimated at £200,000. Whole streets were gutted. Every evening the panic-stricken people, carrying blankets and pillows, go to the hills, returning at daybreak. Even the wounded insist on joining the sad trek to the hills. The British consulate was among the many houses wrecked. The consul was lucky he was staying in the country.

Senor Prieto, Spanish Minister of Defence, in an interview, stated that if the bombing of open towns is continued the Government will probably be obliged! to meet terror with terror. If the rebel frightfulness persists there will be no alternative.

A message from Valencia says' the Foreign Minister, Senor Giral, announced that the Government intends to proceed judicially against the Germans for the destruction of Almeria, possibly before the Hague International Court.