New Britain herald., 1930-01-29

Alfonso and declared he welcomed he incoming government
 Of his successor General Primo De Rivera said; The king entrusted formation of the new government to Hcneral Damaso BerCnguer ] was very highly pleased with his desig- hauon, for he is a man Of great Sc renlty Of judgment. possessed Of much discretion and dearly beloved throughout the country, x x x 1 re- peat l am pleased with the selection. for there is no better man for the place.
 Gives Out Statement
 General Bcrcngucr's statement to he nation on his accession contained he words:
 T shall form cabinet composed mostly Of civilians. none Of whom. however, are as yet selected. For minister Of finance, shall choose a person with the qualifications or prudence and technical Knowledge, and without entanglins interests, All lay ministers, except those at the head Of the war and navy offices, will be civilians.
 From this moment until my gov 'rnment may end l swear allegiance 10 the constitution Of 1873. There will soon he reorganization Of the political parties, with legislation pro Nlding for general elections for sen ators and deputies. in accordance with the laws which still stand for establishment of parliament"
 Later the new premier announced that the Duke of Alba, one of the foremost noblcs of Spain. had ac- cepted the portfolio of public cduca- tion. The selection is likely 10 be popular. In 1925 the duke divided his estates among 400 tenants in or der to set a democratic example
 Francisco Cambo, q leading indus trialist, and Juan Nentosa, clos" associate Of Berenguer, were mem toned in rumors as possible selcC- lions for the finance ministry, Leo poldo Mates former conservative minister who is legal adviser 10 the royal household was mentioned as possible minister of interior.
 The governmental crisis, although omparatively peaceful and without he military character some had pre- dicted for it when it should eyentu- ate, excited the most intense interest. Streets and cafes were crowded throughout the night with people cX- CitedIy discussing the situation.
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 Madrid newspapers, finally after more than six years freed of censor ship, found so much to say regard ing the cabinet crisis that their reg 1ftar editions could not contain 1t. Extra editions at midnight handled the overflow of copy.
 Reports from the provinces and other cities of the kingdom said the news of the crisis had been received similarly. Nowhere outside of Ma drid, did II seem the demonstrations had the serious aspect Of the police clashes with students here.
 The clashes here did not get start cd until after midnight, when q crowd Of students set fire to q. news ~-dl1U OH lllt l-dlIt -hItdlt. pii- pl tllt main streets. and overturned anoth CT. The fire department was called and great excitement prevailed while police and fircmen combined forces 10 try to dispcrsc the crowd.
 When demonstrations were Quitcd in one section fresh ones would be gin in another, with police in many cases helpless 10 combat the surglug turbulent mobs. The police struck more fierccly hoWcver, when the cry of long live the republic" was raised. Banners carrying that device were destroyed quickly.
 The events which led 10 rcsigna- ion of General Primo be Rivera and naming of new premier still were not clear today although inc follow ing general idea was gained of hat had happened.
 sunday morning at { g.. m. lhr dictator, c.c.ted hy continued crir- ism Of his Giiu,. reports of d"fyc- tons in the army and uayr and thet .rudcnt unrcst in Madrid. where t4cI National University had been closed. allcd reporters 70 his offices and au- nounced he was leaving i, toi7 hi2H army and nay officers whether Ma| ,houId resign or coDtuu, m of1n-
 Coufcr> With King
 lie conferred later Sunday aJ'u King Alfonso regarding hls zf.p. aud 'as under rooG ,o ha>r u.r aIIu .d- verso crirjci"m from bo'n th" rroHu md hts colleagues in Dbr cabinet. l' ralug pointed oa Shat nn ua,l ru .. ,rnSn, gone "}.r 'rr bm-a head Ia pain ''a' ri=tt ot the king 10 umuo 'y 5up"rsods rabmrt ministers is re- 2ardcd elprcwo.
 In answering line aclator'~ request for an expression Of con5dQuro oi 4on-contjdonca some of the lulr'aty figures replied that aAilc 'hoy ~ouI4 always support any @oycruucn, dcs- snated by the crown. they h.H,r,I it inadvisabla Tor Utal oG G,u.ral Primo De River. 10 couange fur thrr
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