La Paz, Nov. 26.
A number of retired army officials and civilians were held in detention tonight and charged with attempting to overthrow the Government headed by Lt.-Col. German Busch, Provisional President.
The State was placed in a state of siege after Carabineers seized the asserted rebels who were entering army barracks and attempting to gain aid for the, rebellion. Lt.-Col. Busch, who assumed office after the overthrow of the Government of Provisional President Sr. Jose David Toro on July 13, 1937, personally thanked the Carabineers for their loyalty—United Press.
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