Difference of Opinion with Dictator Over Clemency Paris, Feb, 17.
Messages from Madrid state that, as a sequel to the recent rising at Ciudad Real and Valencia, there has been a serious divergence of opinion between King Alfonso and the Dictator, General Prime Rivera, It is reported that the King: favoured clemency for those con cerned in the seditious movements in Cludad Real and Valencia, but. the Dictator held the view that this; would be interpreted as a sign of weakness on the part of the Government, The King insisted on ranting clemency, so General Prime. de Rivera tendered his resignation. The other members of the Cabinet. followed suit, King Alfonso sub—sequently abandoned the propose amnesty and requested the Governs ment to remain in office—Reuter, More Rumours Hendaye, Feb, 18, The Spanish Government has in= structed the provincial authorities to institute a strict control of all road traffic in order to forestall any attempt of the Opposition to con= centrate or to leave the country. Rumours are rife that. there will will shortly be now attempts overthrow the dictatorship of Gen eral Prime de Rivera, The court-martial of the former Premier. senior Sancho Guerra, for participate ing in the recent abortive revolt at Ciudad Real will take place on boar? the cruiser -Canalejas—-Kuo Mit:
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