FERRER, THE ANARCHIST.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 219, 21 October 1909, Page 2

FERRER, THE ANARCHIST.

Uy Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Melbourne, October 20. Ferrer, the Barcelona Socialist, resided for four months in Victoria, and spent u month with a brother, a fanner at Beudigo. QUESTION' IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. Received 20, 8.25 p.m. London, October 20.

In the House of Commons, in reply to a question whether the Government Had appealed to Spain for clemency toward! Ferrer, Sir E. Grey declared he would not depart from the rule of non-intefc ference in the internal affairs of otw countries. When the House refuted bii motion for adjournment, Mr. Victor Grayson shouted: "Shame, you cowards!" PREPARING FOR VENGEANCE. . KING ALFONSO'S DANGER.

Received 20, 0.60 p.m. London, October 20. The Daily Chronicle's Madrid eorreipondent report* that the anarchist element is actively preparing to avenge Ferrer's death. '

Threatening letters are pouring into the Palace.

King Alfonso has abandoned his daily outings, and the Ministers of the Crown are escorted by large bodies of detectives on bicycles. FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES. Received 20, 9.20 p.m. London, October 20. The Ferrer protests in Britain are cheeking the growing cordiality between the Labor Tarty and the Nationalists. 1 he latter resent the attacks upon Catholics and Jesuits.