London, Jan. 3, The arrest of Mr. Ernest Golding, the British Pro-Consul at San Seb an, and his wife last night by Naz tionalist Mulitary Police has been cially confirmed in London, Instructions have been sent to the Acting British Agent in Burgos to ask the authorities there if the reports of the Goldings' arrest were true and, s0, to inquire for the reason for such action and to ask for immediate facees 10 him.
It is observed, however, that such an arrest has taken place, a serious situation has been created.
Official civeles point out that Mr. Golding carried out hix consular duties satisfactorily, and that complaint had ever been made against him, It would be a matter of surprise, they declared. should the Nationalists have arrested him withe out first bringing their evidence before the British" authorities,, and consulting them—Reuter
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