Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-14

Madrid, Spain, Sept. 13.-(By A. p
Spain Is in the travail of a revolu-
ton. A military coup d'etat, original
ing in Barcelona, has spread rapidly
through various districts and PROV
inces of the country and has aroused
the deepest concern to the govcrn-
ment
At the head of the movement is the
captain general Of Barcelona, Primo
Rivera. n man Of strong influence and
powerful associations. Behind him
are the officers of the army. who have
been chatting for many months under
the ignominy Of the Moroccan cam
paign. and with the officers are the
rank and file. who seem ready to fol-
low their leaders to tho end.
King Alfonso is believed to he at
San Sebastian. There are various re-
ports as to his probable action in the
crisis and he may even now be on his
way to Madrid to take up considora-
ton Of the threatening situation with
Premier Alhuccmas.
After protracted meetings Of the
cabinet "A message was sent to General
Primo Rivera requesting him 10 aban-
don the movement for patriotic rea-
sons. but he absolutely refused to do
so. The foreign minister. Santiago
Alba. who is believed to be particularly
obnoxious TO the revolving elements,
has resigned from the ministry as we'll
as the minister Of labor, Felix Armi-
ran.
The under-secrctary Of war. General
BcrmudcZ Castro. Informed the CORE
spondcnts this afternoon that the min
lister of war had a long conversation
on the telephone with the captain gen
cral OF Barcelona. who informed the
minister that he had rebelled against
some members OF the present govern
ment. The captain general paid tFib-
ute to Premier Alhuccmas and tho
minister Of the interior. the Duke OF
Almodovar.
Contradictory reports are very prev
alcnt here. Although the undcr-sccre-
tary Of war told the newspaper men
that King Alfonso had left San Scbas-
tian BY automobile for Madrid, there
was an authoritative report much later
that the king was sim sojourning
there and that he would not come 10
the capital until tomorrow.
Another current report was that IN.
government had sent warships 10 Bar
Celona. but this was denied b. the
minister Of marine. FL Sol announces
lHiL me tb!iDap garrison mas JblHfN
in the movement and seized all COM
munications.
Complete quiet rcigns here. The
people are pursuing their normal life.
Fcw military are seen ir the street s.
and tho police are As usual guarding
the public buildings. II Is declared
that tho military clement In Madrid
Is maintaining n pacific attitude, not
wishing to disturb the life If the ma
ton. Most OF the troops In Madrid
are confined TO thrir quarters and only
some small groups are 20 be found
discussing tho reports Of the revolt.
Apparently the BOuTsc was not af-
fccted and there was m drop in gov
crnment securities. which were in de-
mand today. but with few sales.
Captain General Primo Rivera ex-
Tlains that his object Is to relieve the
country Of the immoral policies ~ the
present government and declares that
the troops in Madrid and throughout
Spain hope for q decision by the king
remoyingfthe ministry. which is preju-
dcial - the nation.
Conditions are tranquil in various
parts Of Spain, although disturbed in
some n tho provinces. which are cut
Of from communications.