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SPAIN.

A BID FOR OFFICE. ANGLO-FRANCE-SPANISH ALLIANCE. Madrid, Sept. 12. Senor Hauras, in an address he delivered before the Conservative Congress, consisting of 6000 delegates from all parts of Spain, said that Spain cannot wait antii the war ends before taking sides. It is indispensable that France and England should not be hostile to Spain. Senor Maura s expressed the desire to return to power, and solicited the co-operation of the Conservatives. The speech made an enormous sensation in Spain, because the majority of Maurists are Germanophilc, but Mamas' prestige in Spain is firmer than ever. Lofrlon, Sept. 12. The Daily Telegraph's Madrid correspondent states .that Senor Antonio Maurai, in n speech at Santander, said he believed the interests of Spain, England and France were reconcilable, and considered an Anglo-Franeo-Spanish alliance was natural and unavoidable. The speech caused consternation among the pro-Germans. SPANISH NEUTRALITY ! ASSURED. PRO-GERMAN CAMPAIGN SCOTCHED I Received Sept. 13, 7 p.m. j Madrid, Sept. 12. I The sensation caused by Senor Mauras' pronouncement is unabated. The speech has induced King Alfonso to confer with his Cabinet Ministers. It is believed that a formal reaffirmation of neutrality will be Pro-Ally circles declare that the pro-German campaign has been finally scotched. A DIFFERENT STORY. I London, Sept. 12. Lord Northcliffe, who is. visiting Spain, I states that the widespread German propaganda have convinced the Spaniards of Germany's invincibility and ultimate success. The Spanish Church, aristocracy, and Court officials support the German cause. The 80,000 German refugees have everywhere been received. Wireless telegraphy floods the country with lies, while there is the most amazing ignorance regarding the Allies, particularly Britain, which is due to our failure to meet and confute the propaganda.

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Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1916, Page 5

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SPAIN. Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1916, Page 5

SPAIN. Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1916, Page 5

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