The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-04-14
Alfonso Resigns; Republic Proclaimed
981 Years of Monarchy Are
Ended: Zamora, Peoples
President Choice, Forms
New Cabinet.
BY JOHN DEGANDT
United Press staff Correspondent

ancient throne of Spain fell
today to join the other royal
houses that have gone down
in the postwar debacle, and a
republican government was
formed to rule the country.
Alfonso XIII, born a king and
head of the house of Bourbon, ac-
coded to tn demands of the tri-
umphant Republican leaders that
he get out not merely abdicate in
favor of his son, but resign and
let the Republicans rule, ending 9S1
years of monarchiaI government in
Spain.
Alcala zamora, Republican leader
and popular choice for president,
formed a cabinet and prepared for
the formal transfer Of power from
the monarchy to the republic be-
fore sunset. His proclamation read:
1.-THE formula for the transition
Of government was agreed upon.
The king will renounce the throne
for himself and all his heirs before
Fernando de Los Rios, Republican
minister of justice.
after that the new ministers
will take the oath before De Los
Rios to uphold the republic"
The king was granted a safe con-
duct from Spain and was expected
to leave as soon as possible with
the royal family. All the princes
and princesses were in Madrid, with
one exception.
Raise Republican Flag
The republican flag was raised
over the postoft1ce and other pub
lie buildings. Republics were pro-
claimed in Barcelona and Sevilla
and the republican flag was hoisted
there, in Santander, and other cities
Demonstrations of rejoicing were
held in cities throughout Spain
Fair order was maintained, although
there were riotous scenes in some
places. Two were killed at Dala-
rosa and three injured in Huelva.
The triumph Of the republicans
was so swift. and bloodless that the
country hardly could realize what
momentouS event were taking place
until they had become an &C
complished fact.
The overturn started Sunday,
when municipal elections were held
throughout Spain. The Republicans
carried almost every city. When
the extent of the victory was re-
allied Monday, zamora called on
the king to resign. The cabinet,
headed by Premier Juan B. Aznar,
advised the ruler that they could
not remain in Office, and counseled
him to accede to the republican de-
mands.
King Bears Self Well
The king resisted to the last, hop
ing for q peaceful solution, but he
bore himself well, saying he realized
his duty to his people and the sig
nif1cance of their reputation of
him in the election. At the last, he
capitulated when he realized that
resistance would lead to civil war
and bloodshed.
The dramatic moment came when
Count Romanoes, minister Of state,
was sent from the royal palace to
zamora to announce that the king
would give in. Romanoes first said
the king was willing to abdicate in
favor of the Prince of Asturias, his
eldest son, but Zamora replied the
Republicans would accept nothing
less than complete remuneration Of
power into the hands of the people.
The proposition finally was &C
cepted.
Zamora said the transition from
a monarchy to republic must be
accomplished within few hours,
because he would refuse to accept
the responsibility for what might
happen Wednesday if a republic
we're not proclaimed today.
Established Headquarters
The Republican provisional cabi-
net established headquarters this
afternoon in the Casa Del Pueblo.
or house Of the people, Socialist
center.
A parade of manifestation started
through the center of the city en-
route to the city hall at Ais p. m.
The transition cabinet was in
continuous session, and in tele-
phonic communication with all
provinces. Political exiles in Paris
were instructed to proceed at once
to the border, where they would re-
ceive further instructions.
At 4:30 p. m. the special train on
which the royal family will leave
Spain was made UP and waiting for
them.