The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-29
MOORS WIN AGAIN.
SPAIN PREPARING
TO END REVOLT.
Besiegec Army Is Being
Slaughtered Ships and
Soldiers to Barcelona.
BLOW AT MONARCHY
THOUGHT IMMINENT
Revolutionary Spirit Spreads-So-
cialists, Anarchists, and Revolu-
tionists Work Together.

cIalists, Anarchists, and RevoIu-
tiOnists Work Together.
GIBRALTAR, July pa semi
official message that has Just been
received from Melilla declares that
the Spanish lost 1000 in killed and
1850 in wounded in the terrible
fighting around Melilla Tuesday, in
which they were driven from their
outposts and compelled to retreat to
the very fortificationS of Melilla for
safety. 1t is said that unless re-
endorsements arrive very shortly
their condition will be precarious.
SPAIN FEARS SITUATION.
MADRID. via frontier, July %.
That Spain considers the revoIu-
tionary situation in Barcelona Of
greater gravity than that in Mo-
rocco, was shown today by the
dispatch of the third and fourth
army corps, two brigades OF cav
airy, two cruisers, and three de-
stroyers to that city. Much of
this military strength was to have
been sent to Manila, but the danger
of d revolution at home was con-
sidered of greater gravity. All re-
serves have been summoned to the
colors, and all of SPANS military
forces will be mohilized at once.
All garrisons have been ordered IN
der arms.
Verge of Revolution.
Spain is today on the verge of a revoIu-
tion that threatens to sweep Alfonso
from the throne ard enguIf the country
in an upheaval equal 10 the French
revolution OF 1888
All of today's developments, both at
home and in Morocco, indicate that the
government is rapidly losing its grip,
and il IS now declared that foreign in
tervention alone can save Alfonso his
throne. There is danger that the revo-
Iutionary wave has spread too far even
for this to suffice.
The disaffection in Madrid has reached
the point where It is no longer safe for
the King to venture from the palace.
Crowds gathered in front OF the palace
today and shouted: Down with the
King"
Alfonso attempted to appease the
wrath OF the populace by appearing in
one Of the palace balconies, but a storm
OF Kisses and jeers drove him inside.
Such situation is unique in AIfonso's
career. He has always been counted
one of Spain's most beloved rulers, and
the feeling against him can be inter
preted in no other way than that the
entire nation has suddenly caught the
spirit of revolution and of opposition
to the war in Morocco.
Government Supporters Hostile.
Even former close supporters Of the
government are now becoming hostile.
owing to the governments attempt to
suppress the news from MeliIla. The
public is demanding the resignation Of
the minister Of the interior, who is call
ed a newspaper hateT,' and has threat
ened. TO arrest all couriers coming from
Barcelona.
It is expectea that General weyler.
known for his karbarous rule in Cuba.
wiz be appointed military dictator to-
day, following yesterdays declaration
Of martial law throughout the country.
The situation at Barcelona continues
desperate. Loyal trOOps-What few re-
main-aTe to day fOTUifying themselves
in the central barracks, awaiting the
arrival of the third and fourth army
corps, and two brigades OF cavalry
commanded by Prince Charles de Bour-
boT- The cruisers Emperor Carlos Y,
arc PrinCeSsa de Asturias and three
desIrOyers are also on the way 10 Bar
crIona under instructions to shell the
town if the revOlutjOnists do not cease
their agitation.
If the reTolutionists are not speedily
checked they themselves VIII complete
the wrecsage of the city. They are
now declared TO be in possession Of prac-
tically the entire city and several of the
important suburbs.
Mob Destroys Church.
The latest buildin% to be destroyed
by the mobs are the beautiful Church
of san Pablo and the great College des
Escalapios de san Antonio. The loss Of
these buildings is a national disaster.
The revolutionists are preparing for a
sturdy resistance to the re-enforcements
now en- route 20 Barcelona. Barricades
made of earth and cement. and one
story in height, have been thrown up
in a number Of streets, and hundreds
OF wel-armed revolutionists now man
these defenSeS.
The tramways Of the city are com
pletelv out OF commission toslay. and
most Of the cars have been wrecked
The railways are also crippled, and no
train service is being attempted.
Tea socialists are working hand IN
glove with the Tevolutionists and an
archists Pablo Ingle Iglesia, the So
cialist leader, announces that all prep
aIations for a general Industrial strike
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