Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-08-26
SANJURJO RUSHED
| SECRETLY TO CELL
Government Commutes His
Death Sentence-DiSorders
Greet Decision.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, August 26-The ranking
general Of Spain, Jose Sanjurjo, was
reported en- route by automobile today
TO Ell Dueso Penitentiary in Santande1
Province to serve out life sentence
for rebellion against the republic.
Although authorities declined to COM
ment. it was understood that secret
transfer from Madrid had been sud-
denly ordered in the hope of averting
further disorder.
Nevertheless manifestations and dis
orders had already occurred in various
parts of the nation, and there were
reports that cabinet realignment was
not beyond the range of possibilities.
The disturbances were provoked by
the Supreme Courts sentence Of death
against the general yesterday and al
most immediate Communication by the
government.
Communist Slain in Clash.
Communists at Bilbao and nearby
Gallarta protested against the govern
ment's leniency. In an ensuing clash
with civil guards one Communist was
reported slain and several injured.
Corunna reported that the generals
home province was celebrating the
Communication with enthusiasm, while at
San Sebastian Monarchists and Repub-
licanS claShed in the streets. Civil
guards got the upper hand just as the
MonarchiStS were about to be lynched
Madrid was greatly excited, and
many groups of agitators were dis
persed by troops, especially near the
prison where the general and fellow
rebels we're confined to await the gov
ernment's decision.
Gen. Sanjurjo and two companions
were found guilty of leading the re-
bellion of Seville early this month,
which spread to various cities, and
caused much bloodShed. His lifelong
companion in arms, Gen. Herranz, was
sentenced to 80 years, and Lieut.. Col.
1nfantes received - years. The generals
son, Justo Sanjurjo, was freed.
AS soon as the Supreme Court had
reached its verdict the cabinet met to
consider it, and after a stormy days
session, compromised and commuted
the generals death sentence. The
penalties assessed against the others
were not altered.
Fist Fights Greet Decision.
Premier Manuel Azana announced
the cabinets decision to tense cham
Ger OF deputies last nlgnt, ana
pandemonium ensued. Incipient fist
fights broke out as waves of applause
swept in from the right, and shouts of
resentment came from the radical
groups.
The strong government opponents,
the Radical Socialists, walked out of
the chamber in protest, and their repre-
sentatives in the cabinet Minister of
Justice Alborenz and Minister of Agri-
culture Domingo, were reported ready
to resign.
Clemency for Gen. Sanjurjo was
extended by compromise arrangement
whereby the Socialists voted with the
government on condition that all army
officers be suspended for reorganization
of the army with strictly Republican
command.
Surrounded by friends, Gen. Sanjurjo
took the sudden events philosophically,
but declared he was glad ne would not
have to face firing squad composed
Of the boys he used to command
Capt. JuSto Sanjurjo was given his
freedom by the verdict, but his property
was confscated, his stockholders license
cancelled, his officers rank removed,
and he is now retained under orders
of the government. 1t Is expected he
will be deported.