The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-09-14

bathing and lively social gatherings.
By Associated Press.
Barcelona. Spain, Sept. IA
state of siege was proclaimed here
at 11:15 O'Clock this morning and the
Catalan military authorities took pos
session OF power in the city.
II is stated here that several gar
risons, notably those in Madrid.
Saragossa and Seville. have adhered
TO the military movement which now
must be recognized as a regular coup
d'etat.
The normal life of Barcelona is
proceeding.
The state of siege has existed in
reality since o'clock this morning
and censorship has been established
under the military authorities.
Documents have been made public
affirming that legal proceedings have
already been opened against the for
eign minister and Premier Alhucemas.
Minister Arrested.
1t IL reported that Santiago Alba
the minister of foreign affairs. Is un.
der arrest at San Sebastian.
The inminence Of important event.
was widely discussed throughout the
night.
\ document addressed TO all
Spaniards and signed by Captain Gen.
eral Riviera was published al o'clock
this morning. II criticises the present
government and stigmatizes the pro-
fessional politicians for seizing the
power and annihilating the viii Of the
king.
A communique issued by the mill
tary says proceedings will be brought
against the minister Of foreign af-
fairs and the president Of the council
(the premierl. and that government
will be established under the military
authorities
The movement. the communioue
declares. Is loyal 10 the king. being
directed not against the sovereign.
but the government.
The actual beginning Of the revolt
occurred when General Lossada. IN
der orders from Capt. Gen. Primo.
Rivera. took over the government Of
the province of Barcelona, disInissing
the former governor.
In the other Catalan provinces the
military authorities have taken pos
session OF tha government.
The movement does not seem TO
have met with difficulties in the Cata-
Ian region.
The police. the civil guard aid the
other public forces seem TO have DC.
oepted the new order Of things.
by Associated Press.
Madrid. Sept. l3.-Army officers a.
barcelona have reyolted and martial
law has been declared.
The rink and file OF the army have
Joined the revolt. but the navy per-
sonnel is quiet.
King Alfonso returned to Madrid
on the Southern Express this morn,
ing. The station was surrounded by
troops and every precaution was
taken to keep unauthorized persons
away.
Conditions in Madrid present nor
nal aspect. no especial agitation by
the people being noticed.
The army as whole. II is declared.
remains loyal 10 the government.
The cabinet is remaining In ses-
sion and the government expresses
confidence in its ability TO stamp out
the revolt movement.
Ry Associated Frees.
Madrid. Sept. 1s.-The government
this afternoon telegraphed Capt. Gen.
Primo Rivera At Barcelona. consider
ed 10 be the leading spirit IN the re-
volt movement. appealing 10 his pa.
triotism and asking him 20 abandon
his attitude ot rebellion" He re-
piled with an unqualified denial Of
the request The government there
upon decreed his demotion as mill
tary governor Of Barcelona.
II was announced this afternoon
that Foreign Minister santiago AHA
and the minister Of labor. Jose Ros-
ado GIL. had resigned their portfolios.