Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-02

public and that the municipality of
Palmost has declared itself free and
independent
Madrid, Aug. Order was almost
completely established at Barcelona
today although trouble continues in
the outskirts of the city. The govern
ment categorically denies that 119
revolutionists sentenced to death have
been executed. 1t is stated that they
are held in dungeons at the forts of
Montjuich and Citaranus, pending the
approval of the minister of war.
Among the prisoners condemned
are two members of the Chamber of
Deputies and eight aldermen of Bar
celona. 1t is stated that railroad
communication will probably be re-
sumed by Wednesday.
Paris Can't Get Facts.
Paris, Aug. 2.-The true facts con-
cerning conditions at Barcelona are
still unknown. The city is still cut
off from all communication by land
and sea and while it is evident that
order has been restored the district
north of the city is still in the hands
of the insurgents.
Even the official dispatches from
Madrid speak of the necessity of re-
storing order in the interior and the
difficulty of dislodging the anarchists
in the mountains. Some reports in
sist that a republic has already been
proclaimed and a regular junta is die
tating the operation of the revolution
lists.
At what cost of life and property
tranquility at Barcelona has been es-
tablished is not known. Refugees speak
of terrible slaughter, estimating the
dead at thousands. 1t is not clear
yet whther the ring-leaders captured
and condemned have been executed,
but il is known that Emiliano Ingle-
sias, editor of "Progreso," was shot
without a trial. Serious efforts will
he made today to resume work, the
employers offering a bonus Of one
weeks wages to all that return to
work.
General Strike Called.
Bayonue. France, Aug. 2.-Reliable
news from San Sebastian reports that
conditions are grave throughout
northern Spain this morning. All
trade unions have given notice Of a
general strike to begin this morning.
The government has seized all
telegraph and telephone lines to pr
vent communication between the
strike leaders and press dispatches
have been entirely stopped, forcing
the suspension Of a majority of the
newspapers.
King Alfonso is greatly distressed
over the situation and was with diff
Guilty prevented from going to Bar
celona. Premier Maura told him il
J., TO IN n hp1
of anarchy.
Antique Methods Used.
Orau. Aug lied into an ambus-
Rade by incompetent officers, huddleo
INTO a confused mass in narrow de-
file and swept by artillery while un-
able to see whence it came, thousands
# Spanish soldiers were sacrificed by
the stupidity of the antiquated mill
tary methods of their superiors il
the lighting near Melilla July p
according to officers Of the steamship
Emir. arriving today from Melilla.
The troops were ordered to ad'
vance in close order into a narrow
pass in the hills, where the Moor'
sheIled them with terrific effect MANY
of the Spanish troops had just discm.
barlled and were without ratons.
Wounded in Bad shape.
san Sebastian Aug. 2.-Report
from Melilla say that arrangement
for caring for the wounded are de
plorabie. There are few doctors anC
medicines, surgical instruments anI
supplies are entirely lacking.
During the fighting Of July - thu
staff Of General Marina lost half it
strength and three quarters Of its Of
cry of the officers and men. but maxi