FERRER'S FATE.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9625, 18 October 1909, Page 5

FERRER'S FATE.

"DIRECTACTS OF REBELLION."

STATEMENT B* SPANISH MINISTER. BOMB EXPLOSIONS AND STRIKES. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. MADRID, October 15. The Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs states that the court-martial judged Feirer (shct as the leader of the Barcelona riots) as having actually participated in direct acts of rebellion. Socialists are organising an Albert Hall meeting to protest against Ferrer's execution, and threaten to boycott Spanish goods. Bomb explosions have occurred in Barcelona, but they resulted harmlessly.

Another bomb was found an hour after the first was discovered at Barcelona. Both had been placed in an armoured carriage used for removing explosives. Each explode! immediately. ROME, October 15. Strikes in sympathy with Ferrer continue in several Italian towns. There is a general strike in Rome, and nearly all the shops are shut, and the tramway and cab services suspended. A similar condition of affairs exists in Milan and Trieste.

FIGHT BETWEEN POLITICIANS

Received October 17, 5 5 p.m. MADRID, October 16, There was an open fight ?n the Cortes between the Ministerialists and Republicans over the Ferr.T case. The Liberal deputies separatee}' the combatants. The Ferrer disturbances continue. BUENOS AYRES, October Iff. The Spanish Legation is being guarded. Bombs exploded at the Spanish Consulate at Roaario, injuring one of the anarchists 1 and' damaging the Consulate. ROME, October 1&. There was a great demonstration at Rome, where the general strike continues. The leaders of the Italian agitators are prolonging the disorders in order to interfere with the Czar's visit, which has been postponed. The place of the sovereigns meeting will be kept secret until the last moment.