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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
SPANISH COLONY
IN TAMPA JUBILANT
Celebration of Alfonso's Abdication
Continues Among Cigar
Workers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TAMPA. Fla, April 15.-The Ameri-
can Fourth Of July atmosphere pre-
vailed today in Ybor City, Tampa S
Spanish colony. Il started yesterday
when the news arrived that the last OF
the Bourbons had abdicated and the
homeland was now republic. II
swelled last night with a screnade OF
honking automobile horns. laughter in
scores of cafes and excited conversation
in the language Of CASTLE and several
dialects thereof. And 1t showed nc
signs Of sbating this morning.
All during yesterday afternoon the
cigar factories which employ large
percentage of the Spanish population
kept in touch with the local Spanish
newspaper, which in turn was in COM
munication with both Havana and New
York When the news of the abdica-
ton came work for the day was over.
Most of Ybor City is republican
said J. A. Gregory, editor OF the daily
La Traduccion here, land the residents
have cause to celebrate"
He added that plans for big picnic
were under way.
Ybor City, which is one of the largest
Spanish colonies in the United States
outside of New York, includes natives
Of almost all the Spanish-speaking
countries Many here now are exiles
from Cuba. including several editors
who are waiting hopefully for the Ma
chado regime to end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

rest speculation as to where Alfonso,
who left Cartagena, Spain. before dawn,
would go for asylum, authorities here
believed that since he had journeyed
westward from Cartagena he was bound
for England.
Leaves Naval School.
The Infante Juan, who is not yet 10
years old, sent a radio TO his father
aboard the cruiser announcing that he
had arrived at Gibraltar earlier today
on destroyer from the Naval Training
School at Cadiz, where he was a student.
Prince Juan put up at Gibraltar hotel
when he first arrived, but later accepted
an invitation TO remain at the govern
ment house.
The princes first thought was for his
father. and he asked newspaper men
what had happened to him. Told that
Alfonso had left Cartagena on a Spanish
cruiser for an announced destination, he
expressed his warmest thanks and re-
quested that he be kept informed of
any developments
When the royal exile disembarked
from the destroyer he was dressed in
the uniform of cadet at the Cadiz
Naval School, but when he reappeared
on the streets later to do some shopping
he was clad in citizen clothes.
/ The British cruiser Curlew left for
! the Mediterranean this morning for
what naval authorities said was an
ordinary training exercise. 1t was
understood, however, that the cruiser
would act as an escort to the Principe
Alfonso.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
tunnel DISASTER
REPORTS PROBED
Chicago Inquest May Decide
if Crossed Wires or Care
IesSnesS Killed II.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 15.-Reports Of
crossed wires or carelessness on the part
OF workman today were subjects Of
inquiry by Coroner Herman Bundesen.
in his effort to ind the cause OF the
sanitary district tunnel disaster, which
brought death to IL men and serious
injury to is others.
A coroner's jury composed OF Chicago
business and professional men. sworn
in last night, not only hoped to Ak re-
sponsibility for the tragedy, but planned
recommendations for the prevention OF
such accidents.
The theory that a careless workman
might have started the fire was ad-
vanced by Timothy J. Ryan, the con-
tractor, who said there had been uncon-
firmed reports that a man had dropped
a candle into a pile Of Sawdust and
shavings near one of the tunnel bulk
heads. Ryan also said crossed electric
wires might have been responsible
Philip Harrington OF the Fire Depart
ment Inspection Bureau, likewise, knew
OF no definite cause for the fire unless
the smoking rules we're violated.
Meanwhile, Chicago set about TO re-
ward firemen who distinguished them
selves in rescue work. Mayor Anton j.
Cermak, phoning from Miami, ordered
extra compensation for those whose
ward the names to the Carnegie Foun-
dalton.
Fireman Irving Strom, who repeated
" returned to the burning tunnel 10
rescue his unconscious mates and labor
ers, was singled out for special honors
by the mayor The injured were re-
covering In their homes and hospitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
EXILES LEAVE PARIS
AMID CIVILIZATIONS
Franco, Famous Flyer, Among
Those Feted on Overthrow of
Monarchy in Spain.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, April 15.-Thirty Spanish
exiles, who came to Paris during the
last eight years to await the overturn
Of the monarchy and freedom to return
home, left for Madrid today by train
amid cries of viva la republica" from
crowd who saw them off.
The refugees were headed by Gen
Quieto del Llano. who at the time of the
last instruction scattered Republican
leaflets over Madrid from Republican
airplane.
The Latin quarter rang until dawn
today with Civilizations OF the exiles
celebrating dawn of the republic Ad-
mirers and friends of Maj Ramon
Franco were hosts to him at dinner
All cafes were crowded, young and old
alike excitedly discussing the birth of
the new era and making plans for the
future.
Quinones de Leon. long time Spanish
Ambassador in Paris and personal
friend of the deposed Alfonso. today
telegraphed his resignation to the Re
publican government at Madrid. He
said that he would remain at his post
until successor arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

Malaga, but generally the country from
early morning yesterday was quiet.
Like the French, who danced the
Carmagnole on the streets of Paris
after the fall of the Bastille, the people
of Madrid became deliriously happy
dancing, shouting, screaming in their
delight Strangers slapped each other
on the back. Hawkers improvised repub-
lican flags of red, purple and yellow
and sold thousands 1t was nearly dawn
before the streets cleared and the city
quoted down.
Guard Details of Negotiations.
The government today guarded with
utmost secrecy details of negotiations
between Alfonso and Alcala which led
to Alfonso.s decision to leave Spain and
allow proclamation OF a republic, but
1t was understood that those with whom
he conferred after resignation Of Pre-
mier Aznar's cabinet yesterday MORN
Ing informed him he no longer had the
support of either public or army.
H sent an emissary to Alcala Zamora
who is understood to have demanded
that the King resign before 6 pm.
| The Condo de Romanones asked for an
! extension of time, but Alcala refused,
saying that it would mean civil war
/ or a general strike.
At $3.50 o'clock the King called In
| Alcala and others of the royal and
official household to talk over the Stu
alton AS he entered the. room he ex-
claimed: i am still King"
ST Go with Clear Conscience"
| He then announced his decision to
withdraw and allow establishment OF a
/ republic He shook hands with each OF
| those present Il am going because it
is the will of SPAIN" he said, and to
avoid bloodshed. I go with clear
conscience"
| At pm Alfonso left the meeting
and Alcala announced that the republic
/ had become a fact. Later an hour
after Alfonso's car had departed from
| the palace for Cartagena, accompanied
I by several truckloads of soldiers, Alcala
stepped to a balcony and informed the
crowd blow that the monarch had left
the capital and was on his way out OF
! Spain.
| Friends advised Alfonso to disguise
I himself forethe trip from Madrid, but
! he scorned to do so. His attitude re-
called hts words to a Spanish arlsto-
crat who showed him some secret pas
sageways under the palace which ne
/ might use for escape in time OF need.
/ The King replied: only foxes run to
earth: there are no foxes In my
escutcheon."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
BARCELONA RULED
BY MARTIAL LAW
Two Killed, Several Wounded
as Police Clash With
CelebratorS.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. -
BARCELONA, April 15.-Martial law
was proclaimed here today after dis
turbances incident to the political de-
velopments during the night in which
two persons were killed and several
wounded.
The casualties were the result of
fighting between q crowd celebrating
establishment of a Catalonian republic
and detail of police guards who pro-
tested their excuses, finally firing into
the mob.
The crowd, consisting of several
| thousand persons, stormed the prison,
demanding release of political prisoners,
not knowing that Col Francisco Macia,
president Of the newly established re-
public, had already ordered the prison.
ers freed. They tried to set the build
ing aflre and the warden was obliged to
turn loose everybody, including the
common law prisoners.
While all this was taking place other
! crowds ranged the streets, tearing down
portraits of King Alfonso. destroying
Statuary OF royal personages and elm
mating every reminder Of the deposed
King.
A Catalonian provisional government
: has been constituted under the presi-
| dency of Col Macia. Other members
, of the junta are Jean Casanovas,
Manuel Carrasco, Rafael Campalans.
Salvador Vidal, Ventura Gassol and
Casimir Giralt
The National Federation Of Labor
declared y general strike today to await
the turn o. events but the syndicalist
leader. Angel Pestana said that it
would last only "a hours in order to
thwart monarchist comeback.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
INDUCTION PLANNED
BY employees UNION
Veterans Administration Branch
of Local No. 2 Will Hold
Ceremony Tomorrow. se

David r. Glass, newly elected presi-
dent of the Veterans Administration
branch OF Federal Employees Union No.
2, and other new officers, will be in
stalled at a meeting to be held at the
Department of the Interior Auditorium
tomorrow night at o'clock.
Other new officers include Miss Ma
tilda Redecker, first vice president; Miss
Ruby 5. Martini, second vice president;
Miss D. M Stone. third vice president;
Ira D. Scott, fourth vice president; Mrs.
Burnie L. Young, recording secretary;
Henry G.. Nolda, financial secretary, and
Clarence E. Kemp. sergeant at arms.
DR.. j. Franklin Meyer, president Of
the Bureau of Standards Local, will in
stall the officers, and will address the
meeting on behalf of the national ofti-
GERS
Entertainment to follow the business
meeting will feature tap dancing num-
bers by the Tap Review Of the Hazel
Richards studio, many of whom are en-
ployes of the Veterans Bureau. Other
entertainment will include readings by
Maurice Jervis monologues by Edward
E. Berney. and baritone vocal selections
by Jack Irving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
MAGNOLIA LANE RIVAL
OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS
Trees South of Lincoln Memorial
Rejecting Pool Offer Beauty
for Throngs.

The cherry blossoms, in bloom around
the Tidal Basin, have rival in the
magnolia trees that are in bloom on
Magnolia lane" south of the Lincoln
Memorial rejecting pools, between the
John Paul Jones Statue at the foot
of Seventeenth street and the Lincoln
Memorial
Capt. P. J. Carroll of the United
States Park Police said today that this
lane has been shut off from traffic,
but motorists can drive by and see
the trees in bloom by using the cinder
roadway in that area Artists and
photographers find harvest of beauty
on Magnolia lane" Opt. Carroll said.
but comparatively few people know of
the existence Of this group as it is OBJ
scured among clump of trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CARTAGENA, Spain, April 49,
Viva Espana long live Spain-were
Alfonsos words of farewell to the
country which has acknowledged him
as King since his birth, As years ago.
1t was 4 o'clock this morning when
the automobile bringing him, cousin
and the chief of the royal household
from Madrid arrived here, driving
through the city by circuitous route
so as to avoid demonstrations. Only a
few hundred persons saw the royal car
and its escort Of soldiers. Some OF
these cheered, others jeered.
Police Guard Docks.
Heavy police guards were stationed
about the docks and would not let any
one come near except a few newspaper
men and port authorities. A party OF
army and naval officers were already
gathered at the quay and they cheered
as the deposed monarch stepped down
from the car.
He was smoking cigarette, and was
attireG in a sack suit covered by a
brown overcoat. He wore a gray hat,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
''Viva Espana!" Cries King
''Long Live Spain" Is Alfonsos Farewell as He Steps
on Launch to Board Cruiser Carrying
Him Into Exile.

which he doffed for q moment as he
shook hands with the officers. One OF
them. Admiral x Magaz, who was a
member of Gen. Primo de Rivera's
cabinet during the dictatorship, spoke
to him. remarking how much he felt
about all that had happened.
Continuing Traditions"
Alfonso replied: II am continuing
my traditions"
He lit another cigarette and stepped
aboard a tiny launch waiting at the
dock. The officers cheered and shouted
Viva Rey''-long live the King Al
fonso replied simply, viva Espana'-
long live Spain.
The little launch showed its way out
into the bay, where the depoSed King
boarded the cruiser, Principe Alfonso
for his trip into exile. At 4:35 am
the cruiser lifted anchor and sailed
away to an unannounced destination.
Aboard the Principe Alfonso with AL
fonso XIII are the Infante Alfonso OF
Orleans, a cousin, and the Duke of Mi
randa, who has been chief of the royal
household at Madrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Locomotive Clears
Tunnel Blocked
By Students Auto
Dartmouth Trio Mistake
Entrance for Underpass.
Escape With Minor Hurts.

BY the Associated Press.
WHITEHALL, N. Y, April 15-Three
Dartmouth College students who mis-
took the entrance to a railroad tunnel
here for q highway underpass wedged
their automobile 30 tightly between the
walls Monday that 1t took a locomo-
tive to pull 1t out.
The students were not seriously hurt,
but their car was wrecked William H.
Mcintyre, 81, of AmasoSa. Iowa, was
driving the machine, which belonged to
Gus Babson. 81, of Oak Park, Ill The
third student was William N. Kulp, 10,
of New York.
BabSon was cut under the right eye
and had minor head injuries, Mcintyre
suffered scalp wounds and Kulp was
cut on the face and hands.
The tunnel entrance is directly at the
end Of the highway that is Whitehalrs
main street, the road making almost a
right-angle turn where the railroad
tracks leave 1t to enter the tunnel. The
students said they thought the railroad
tracks were trolley tracks and that they
mistook the tunnel in the dark for a
highway underpass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Colombia Match Bill Signed.

BOGOTA. Colombia. April IS (4t.--
President Enrique Olaya Herrera yes
terdsy signed bill creating national
monopoly Of match manufacture. The
law provides that a private company
may obtain the monopoly on payment
of a $50 600, 900 loan TO the govern
ment.
1t is understood that the law Is in
tended for the Swedish Match Co. but
local representatives of the company
have not announced whether the terms
will be accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
SOvEREIGNS DWINDLE.

AbdicatiOn Of Alfonso Leaves Only IL
Ruling From Thrones.
BY the Associated Press.
The roster Of sovereign Fulers grows
shorter. With the abdication of Alfonso
King OF Spain. the world today has
but II left in the major group. They
are:
George v Of England.
Victcr Emmanuel OF Italy.
Albert of Belgium.
Gustaf of Sweden.
Haakon OF Norway.
Christian Of Denmark.
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
Carol of Rumania.
Hirohito of Japan.
Boris OF Bulgaria.
Prajadhipok OF Siam.
Ras Tafari of Abysinnia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
PLUNKERT WINS CUP
Chest Official Awarded Polytechnic
Institute Speakers Prize.

Speaking on the work Of the Child
Guidance Clinic, William J. Plunkert,
assistant director of the Community
Chest, last night won the speakers
cup presented by the Columbia Poly
technic Institute for the Blind. The
contest was held in the Brick Wall Inn,
1905 K street
Other speakers included J. Louis
Goldman and william N. Freeman, who
discussed the work of the Instructive
Visiting Nurses Society and the OBJ
jectives of Camp Good VIII, respec-
lively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Street Car Hits Woman. go.

Struck by a Capital Traction Go.
street car while walking across Four
tenth and r streets, Mrs. Mary Mullen,
so, of 1919 r street, was taken to
Emergency Hospital suffering from
shock and head injuries last night. Her
condition was said by physicians to be
not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
ANSWERS EINSTEIN
Law of Economic Relatively Pre-
sented by Club Speaker.

MERTDEN, Conn, April Is C0-A
law of economic relatively was presented
here last night by Scoville Hanlin
Greenwich, Conn, economist.
Speaking before the Foremen's Club
Mr.. Hamlin answered the hope recently
expressed by DR.. Albert Einstein-that
American genius may devise formula
for establishing balance between pro-
ducers and consumers. I'VE must en-
ploy the time element to insure bal
anced production and prevent unem-
ployment, he said 1T is the only way
to eradicate the menace of overproduc-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Gazette Publishes
Respectful Stories.
On Royal Family
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, April 15.-The first
number of the Oficial Gazette
under the Republican regime
appeared today, with its principal
section given over to commemor-
alive and respectful articles con-
corning the royal family.
The first DEGREES Of the new
provisional government are pub
lished, including that of general
political amnesty and the order
of President Alcala, establishing
April IA as an annual holiday in
celebration of the overturn Of
the monarchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
Mexican spaniards Clash.

MEXICO CITY, April Is (P).-Sev-
eral persons were injured when Spanish
monarchists and Republicans clashed in
front of the Spanish Republican news
paper, Espana Nueva, last night. There
were no arrests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
PADILLA WILL RESIGN.
Spanish Ambassador Awaits Word From
New Government.

new 1VNGfhshVhts
Ambassador Padilla of Spain said to-
cav ne would resign as soon as he re-
ceives word officially that the new gov
eminent is in power.
Padilla. personal friend Of the King
has made no definite plans for tha fu-
ture. but expects to retire to his estate
in San Sebastian. Spain.
The Ambassador also has house in
Me drid and property in the Province OF
Toledo. where he WIN probably spend
part Of his time.
The Ambassador was uncertain as to
the effect Of the change in government
upon the Spanish United STATES Claims
Commission WORK. representative
from each government was recently ap-
pointed to discuss informally all out
standing claims of people of each gov
eminent against the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
C. w. DARR is SPEAKER
Fourth Degree K. of c. Program
Includes T. Z. Flynn. Iowa.

Charles W. Darr, master of the
Washington Assembly Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus, was principal
speaker Monday at the monthly. meet
ing Of that organization in the May
flower Hotel. Other speakers included
F. L. Flynn of Dubuque, Iowa; E. P.
Harrington, Michael A. Sassy and
James B. Flynn. The next meeting
was scheduled for Monday night, May 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

A burglar working noiselessly while
Charles B. Hutton of 1873 Columbia
road and his wife were sitting in the
living room of their first-f1oor apart
ment stole diamond ring valued at
$3.50 from a dresser in an adjoining bed
room last night and fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
REPORT FIVE KILLED.
Travellers From Morocco Say 20 Were
Wounded at Tangier.

TANGIER, Morocco, April IS lP,-
Travellers arriving here from Tetuan
today said that five persons were killed
ana 20 wounded in riot there yester-
day following the revolution In Spain.
They said that the riot resulted when
committee went to the City Hall to
ask the high commissioner to hoist the
Republican flag. The commissioner re-
fused, declaring he had not received
orders from Madrid about the official
proclamation of the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

The first oil we'll in the world, the
one drilled by Col Drake in Crawford
County, Pa, in 1859, threw off rs bar
rels day. The total oil production for
the United States in 1880 was goo, 000,-
00O barrels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
BELIEVED ENGLAND BOUND.
Cruiser Probably VIII Stop at Gibral-
tar to Pick Up Kings Son.

GIBRALTAR, April Is PD.-Thc
Spanish cruiser, Principe Alfonso with
the deposad Spanish King, Alfonso
XIII, and members CT his party who
are going with him into exile aboard,
was expected today to pass through the
straits At about $50 pm. I0:30 am.
Eastern Standard Tim). probably call
ing at Gibraltar TO pick up the Infsnte
Juan. Alfonso's third son.
Word that the cruiser would 60
through the straits appeared to set at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15
U. S. ACTION AWAITED.
State Department Watches Fall OF
Spanish Monarchy.

The State Department, watching
closely the replacement of the Spanish
monarchy by republic, today was CIV
ing thought to the question of recog-
nizing the new regime.
There was no official indication, how
ever. of what action the American
Government was likely to take.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-15

A message received by the junta from
Col. Francisco Macia. who was re-
established at The head Of a Catalonian
republic proclaimed in Barcelona. CEN
ter Of an age-old separatist movement.
promised his cooperation with Alcala
and Madrid In a Spanish fedora ton Ct
States. thus apparently removing pos
Eioility that Spain would emerge from
its revolution divided.
The actual government overturn. after
months. even years of sanguinary dis
turbances. was effected almost without
bloodshed. There was a riot last night
in Barcelona. where two were killed and
a number wounded and soma minor
disturbances. with a few casualties. in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-03

Daughters OF the Dragon
1t is Paramount's hlmization Of a
new Flu Manchu adventure by the
author of THE Mysterious DR.. Flu
Manchu" and 1.-The Return Of Flu
Manchu,' in which GLAND won sue
cess with his portrayal Of the title
roles.
Twelve years ago, GLAND was cast
as a South American in "Patria," a
serial thriller with Irene Castle and
Milton Stills. The chief villain role
was that of an oriental. At the
end of days work, it was decided
that the actor playing the oriental
part did not look the part and
GLAND was asked to shift to the
other role.
Since that time, ne has had
numerous oriental roles and has
become established as one Of the
leading actors Of that type, although
by birth, he is Swedish.
In the latest of Rohmer's stories
to reach the talking screen, GLAND
scores again in his enduring plan of
revenge, but is brought down before
his debt of honor is entirely can
celed; a beautiful daughter en-
deavoring to erase the final blot
on the family escutcheon.
Direction of Daughter Of the
Dragon" is credited to Lloyd Cor
rigan, who also shares credit for the
adaptation with Monte M. Katter-
john
Added entertainment on the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-03
PRANK OF LIGHTNING
Driver Unhurt When Bolt Turns
Truck in Road.
BIZ Times Snecial

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Sept. 3.
--Corbet Bantz, truck driver,
escaped injury despite the fact that
a bolt of lightning caused the truck
he was driving to turn completely
around in road, and came to a
stop when it crashed into a gasoline
pump at a filling station. Severed
wiring ignited gasoline, but wit
nesses of the accident stopped the
flames. The truck engine did not
stop at any time.