New-York tribune., 1910-11-06
STRIKERS MARCH FAILS
Only 1000 Take Part in Demon.
Strati0n at SabadeII.
TOWN FAMINE STRICKEN
Liberal Press of Spain Discusses
the Adoption of the
Paddock Bill"

Madrid. Nov. 5.--An official statement
issued to-day sets forth that only twelve
hundred persons took part in the mani
festation of Sabadell strikers. who at
tempted to march 70 Barcelona this af-
ternoon- They We're easily dispersed by
the civil guards. The authorities be-
heve that there will be no further dis
orders.
Seiior Sagasta, Spanish Minister OF the
Interior. said to-day that he had tried
unsucceSsfully to secure the arbitration
OF the strikes at Sabadell, where six
thousand men demand a nine-hour work
day, and at Barcelona. where the metal
workers are out The attitude OF the
government. he added, was neutral
The Liberal press regards the adop-
ton by the Senate Of the paddock bill''
as the best assurance that Spain has
abandoned a reactisnary course, and.
echoing the words of Premier Canalejas,
says that the country merely wishes a
moral concordat which will not offend
sincere Catholics and at the same time
viii satisfy the advocates Of tolerance
and liberalism. Hope that this viii be
attained before the expiration Of the two
years during which the establishment OF
new religious orders is interdicted is ex-
pressed.
So far as the political situation Is con-
cerned these papers declare that the re
action in France against socialism and
the repercussion Of the movement In
Spain has strengthened the hands OF the
government TO crush attempts at revolt
which attempts, moreover, are sure TO
be combated by a loyal army.
Cerbere, France, Nov 5.-Advices from
Sabadeil. Spain. say the town is stricken
with famine as q result Of the general
strike. which has cut off supplies. The
population IS e>ri- nd disorders are
feared. ThouS"r o.. oops have en-
trained for R;r "loua. All .c&ves OF ab-
sence from ra- he 2 been can
cen4d.
The Sabadel1 advices state that several
regiments OF infantry and cavalry lined
the routes between Sabadeu and Bar
celona, overawing the strikers, who
made two feeble attempts 70 parade
with their wives and children. Charges
by the civil guards caused them to dis
perse. No casualties are reported
Evening advfces from Sabade1 state
that all was quiet there to-day
Rome, Nov. 5-The Papal Nuncio at
Madrid had not telegraphed to-day re-
gariing the passage by the Cortes last
night OF the paddock bill" prohibiting
the creation Of further religious estab-
lishments in Spain until the revision OF
the concordat has been completed or a
definite law on the subject passed. and
the Vatican was without particulars
Cardinal Merry del Val. the papal sec
retary. had only such information as
ne cleaned from the abbreviated reports
appearing in the Italian press
The Holy See maintains the attitude
originally taken that it cannot resume
negotiations with Spain unless the leg
islation is withdrawn or modified Even
II the text OF the bill is unchanged the
postponement Of the date Of it's applica-
ton for two years might justify a re-
sumption of negotiations; but this point
will be decided when full reports con-
cerning the action of the Cortes are re-
ceived
Meanwhile. IL is believed in Vatican
circles that the amendment adopted lin
iting TO two years the period Of inter
diction for the establishment of new
congregations was shrewd move on the
part Of Premier Canalejas, intended 10
mask his retreat. II such is the pur-
pose OF the Premier he viii be met half
way by the Vatican. there being no de-
sire here to face serious religious trouble
in Spain.