Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
SPANISH ROYALTY
LEAVES COUNTRY
Queen Victoria and Four Chill
dren Depart as New Gov
eminent Begins Work.
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asked to be allowed to see the Republic
can governments guarantees OF safe
conduct carried out. and he had chosen
IS picked men for the job They rode in
the express train to prevent any possible
attacks on the royal family by eX-
tremists during the Journay.
Almost coincident with the departure
of the royal family Capt. Ramon Franco,
tnsurgent aviator, returned from France.
He left his train at Escorial, near
Madrid, and came 10 the city by auto
mobile, being received enthusiastically
as national hero by large crowds at
both places.
Il am back to work for the republic, !"
he said, ito establish and continue it on
a sound basis"
Having fed four months ago after
the failure of the December revolution.
Capt. Franco returned as one of the
idols of the Republicans. Cheering
crowds followed him wherever he ap-
peared on the streets.
In the meantime the new government
announced that tranquility reigned now
throughout all Spain. All expatriates
have been invited to return to Madrid.
The artillery, which was the first army
corps TO adhere to the revolution. ar
rived today to help in preserving order,
but there was apparently no need Tor II.
Large throngs of people filled the
streets again, continuing their joyous
celebrations of yesterday. The new gov
eminent had decreed a national holiday
and all business houses and schools were
closed. Red, yellow and purple banners
were everywhere. Royal statues had all
either been thrown down or draped with
the Republican colors during the night.
Republican colors draped the door of
the palace.
Political Prisoners Freed.
The prison gates of Barcelona. Valen-
cia. Jaca and other Spanish cities we're
opened for thousands of political and
revolutionary hostages incarcerated dur
ing the relationships of the last eight
years, while crowds boisterously cele-
brated the death of the monarchy and
the birth Of the republic.
The King, accompanied by his cousin,
the Infante Alfonso of Orleans, and the
Duke of Miranda, boarded the cruiser
Principe Alfonso at Cartegena and sailed
away before dawn into exile. probably in
England, although his destination was
not announced.
The Infante Alfonso, Prince of Astu-
rias, heir to the throne, took a motor
car before midnight, presumably for
Hendaye, Spanish-French frontier, and
the Infante JUAN youngest of Alfonso
EOI1S. IeIt CaalZ 1Or lTlDTAu0r.
Other members of the royal family
including Queen Victoria and the In
fantas. viii leave probably for Eng
land, former home of the Queen, dur
ing the day. their safety guaranteed
by the President of the provisional gov
eminent Don Niceto Alcala Zamora,
who became leader of the Spanish
republican movement when the die
tator, Primo de Rivera, refused to
apologize for an insult.
Hears Jeers Of Subjects.
An automobile carrying the deposed
monarch and his party from the palace
at $3.50 last night had its blinds drawn,
but from behind them Alfonso. who in
his day has heard crowds cheer for
him. listened to the shouts of his sub
Jects. chanting happily, like the yelling
sections at an American foot ball game
Now he is gone Now he is gone r
And. We've thrown him out! We've
thrown him outl"
Alfonso left behind with the Condo
de Romanones. minister of state in
the resigned AZnar cabinet, a mani
festo containing his farewell to his peo-
pie, to be kept secret until he is out
of Spanish Jurisdiction, and until it
is published the terms Of his agree
ment with Alcala Zamora and the
While De Romanones considered
himself honor bound not TO reveal its
contents, political circles believed that
IL will make clear Alfons 0's action was
not a complete abdication of the throne
for himself and his heirs. 1t was be-
lieved that it, on the contrary, would
reveal a hope of some day returning
to Spain in the event, say. that parlia-
mentary elections should go monarchist.
Zamora Takes Charge.
The provisional government set up in
Spain to replace the monarchy Is head
ed by Don Niceto Alcala Zamora, who
will take the title of President.
His cabinet contains:
Minister Of state, Alexandra Lerroux
Minister OF treasury Indalecio Prieto
Minister of war. Manual Azana
Minister Of justice, Fernando de Jos
RIGS
Minister of navy. Casares Quiroga
Minister Of interior, Miguel Maura
Minister of instruction, MarcelinC
Domingo.
Minister of communications, Martinez
5arrios
Minister Of economy. Nicolau Deliver
Minister OF promotion, Aware Al
bornoz
Minister Of public works, Francisco
I Largo Caballero.
The government today received resig
nations of Ambassador Quinones d.
Leon at Paris and the Marquis Merr,
Del Val at London
Among the appointments announce,
today Is that of Gen. RiQuelme to be
come captain-general of Valencia, al
though he may be succeeded later b.
Gen. Burgete, who was released toda
from prison where he was sent after
recent political address.
Gen. Queipo del Llano will be name,
captain general at Madrid, and Ger
Cabsnellss will go TO Barcelona as cap
tain general there.
Maeia Promises Co Operation.
message received by the junta from
Col. Francisco Macia. who was re
este bllshed at The head Of a Catalonia
republic proclaimed in Barcelona. cen
ter Of an age-old separatist movement
promised his cooperation with Alcal
and Madrid In a Spanish federation c
States, thus apparently removing pos
Eibility that Spain would emerge fror
its revolution divided
The actual government overturn. afte
months. even years. of Sanguinary dis
turbsnces was effected almost Vithou
bloodshed. There was riot last nigh
in Barcelona. where two were killed an
a number wounded, and soma nino
disturbances. with few casualties. +