Gibraltar, Aug. 31.
An air raid on Madrid by reber aeroplanes was reported to-day 0 have resulted inthe death of between 300 and 400 loyalists, according to @ broadcast. an-Rouncement made here by Gen, Quiepo De Hano, an insurgent leader.
'The' rebels bombed Madrid three times during the last 24 hours, Insurgent leaders claimed a radio Droadeast.
'The bombers were aiming at the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Communications' and the North Station. They also bombed the Valencia aerodrome.—United Press, Madrid, Aug. 31.
Neutral observers in. foreign diplomatic service admitted to-day that Madrid had been bombed uring the past 24 hours—United Col, J. Ascnsio Made Madrid, Sept, 5.
The Government to-day promoted Colonel Joxe Asensio to the rank of General Chief of all military opera-fons in central Spain. Following his Appointment, Colonel Asensio reviewed the entire military situation and drafted comprehensive plans. for military action to submit' to" the Minister of war—United Press,
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