Many towns and villages in eastern Alabama were devastated by a tornado which uprooted trees, demolished houses, and inflicted other damage as it pursued its destructive course. Eight persons were killed, and 60 others injured. National Guardsmen London, Apr, 8, Further allegations that heavy fortifications had recently been erected on both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar were made by Lord Farington, Treasurer of the Committee of Enquiry into Non-Intervention in Spain, in the House of Lords yesterday. He mentioned the precise spots and the nature of the guns, many of which he alleged to be German, Replying for the Government Lord Strathcona, Under-Secretary for War, said the question had long been under the closest attention of the Government, He drew attention to previous Government statements in Parliament, mostly minimizing the importance of reports on the subject.
He added, however, that he would be glad to consider the matter further if Lord Faringdon would send him the reports from which his information was derived, Lord Farington promised to comply.
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