Gibraltar, July 20, Gen, Francisco Franco. to-day arrived at Seville by aeroplane and Sssumed" personal direction. of the rebellion, ft was announced by rebel headquarters to-dey.. Previously. had. been named. commander-in-chiot of the enure insurgent forces. the Government forces plan a strong Meanwhile, it. was apparent that
offensive shortly' in the vicinity. of Malaga." The loyalists there are en: larging the aerodrome and preparing. for: widespread operations against the southern rebels. Simultaneously, was announced that loyal earabinters at Farelano bad defeated ten truck: Toads of Fascists in a street bale, Gen. Franco, in a radio. broadcast to-day, announced the capture of the cruisers Almirante. Cervera, Mende? ind Nuno, and the battleship Espana, alt of which had remained loyal at {he "outbreak "of the revolt." Gen. Franco asked the British authorities Gibrallar to. "warn British Vessels to remain aloof from Spanish warships in the event that the latter bombed—United Press.
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