Evening star., 1936-08-04

entire province was in the hands of
the government
Massing their forces, the insurgents
hurled strong detachments against
the semi-circle Of steel protecting the
capital from a Fascist advance.
The first advance began at dawn
yesterday. advices from Somo Sierra
said. The government reported its
lines repulsed the rebel attackers, who
retired. leaving 800 dead in the
rugged terrain.
A Spanish government airplane to-
day shot down two rebel seaplanes in
battle over the Straits of Gibraltar,
reports from Tangier said.
1t was stated a number Of planes
engaged in the conflict. Two other
rebel craft fled after their colleagues
were shot down.
Oficials IT. Madrid said they be-
ieved many artillery cadets were
among the Fascist regiments. These
young soldiers received their training
during military maneuvers in the
mountains in former years
Reinforcement of the jagged gate
ways began as three new regiments
were mobilized in the Leftist-con-
trolled provinces Of Alicante, Valen-
cia and Castellon.
The troop movements climaxed
day characterized by Premier Jose
Giral Pereira as "a decisive triumph
for the republic" Yesterday, he said
was a day Of unmarried successes"
The Catalan government at BARGE
Iona announced LeftiSt columns con-
verging on Zaragoza occupied Sas-
tago, where Loyalists seized the power
plant, cutting of the Aragon capitals
lights.
Another column captured Sietamo,
known as the key to Huesca"
A destroyer, accompanied by two
seaplanes, transported 500 Barcelona
workers to Mallorca Island, where they
were to begin an attack on Palma.
Liberal commanders in Seville Prov
ince looked for additional militia to
bolster their forces in the working
class regions from which the govern
ment columns we're elected after a
fierce five-day struggle
Loyal soldiers from Catalonia were
reported storming the gates of the
rebel city of Huesca.
Fascists continued to strengthen
their numbers in the north-central
sector by dispatching fresh units
toward San Sebastian. Consolidation
of gained positions or control of new
territory was sought by Gen. Mola to
prevent rear attack.
American citizens in Madrid were
warned by the United States Embassy
to evacuate the capital while the
railroad to Valencia was still open.
Many of the IA still in refuge at the
embassy decided to remain.
Railroads Confiscated.
The ministry of public works an
nounced the government Professionally
confiscated railroad lines running be-
tween Madrid, zaragoZa and Alicante.
the northern railroad, the Central
Aragon and the western line.
Increases in the price Of staple foods
and other necessities were prohibited
by the ministry of industry and COM
merce.
First choice Of meats, eggs and milk
went to hospitals.
Residents of the capital felt to-
bacco shortage as thousands Of car
tons of cigarettes were sent to 10y
alist militiamen. Civilian customers
were limited to two packages each
and had to wait in long lines at to-
bacco shops.
Rebels were reported facing a diff
ficult situation because of lack OF
gasoline. Conservation measures for
supplies of the liberal armies were ex-
pected to be ordered in spite of large
quantities available from Valencia.
Government officials laughed openly
at an announcement from a rebel
radio station at Burgos that ION Sun
day we will hear mass in Madrid"
Four professors we're dismissed by
the ministry of education, apparently
for Fascist sympathies.
Madrid Tranquil, Patrolled.
Heavy forces of militia patrolled
Madrid streets, although the city was
tranquil.
The premier declared himself much
satisfied" with military operations of
the loyal forces.
Farmers in the pacifled areas were
proceeding with harvesting. while ad-
ditional recruits enlisted in the civil
guard regiments.
Leftist newspapers criticized Gen.
Francisco Franco, southern rebel COM
mander, for enlisting native Moroccan
soldiers in the colonial regiments.
Railroad connections and communi-
cations we're re-established with Bad
ajoz. In that western provincial cap
ital. newspapers demanded the Lisbon,
Portugal, radio station cease broad
casting false reports Of rebel victories.
The station is at the service Of the
rebels" the newspapers charged.