Word: sanchez
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...this while the Government serenely concealed the major news that there had been arrested in Valencia, as a chief conspirator, the potent Conservative leader, Senor Jose Sanchez Guerra, who was Prime Minister of Spain shortly before sword-handy Don Miguel seized power by a coup d'etat (TIME, Sept...
...Señor Sanchez Guerra has been living in Paris for some years, and, last week, he reached Valencia from France on a small especially chartered steamer?two days late. The delay?occasioned by a breakdown of the steamer?necessitated a circular telegram to revolt leaders throughout Spain, ordering postponement. Apparently the garrison at Ciudad failed to receive the order, went off halfcocked, and thus revealed the plot to the government...
...When the steamer finally reached Valencia, Senor Sanchez Guerra rushed to General Girona, Captain-General of the district, and urged that the revolution be instantly launched, since one garrison had already revolted. General Girona hesitated, asked three hours in which to consider. Meanwhile Senor Sanchez Guerra addressed the garrison...
...fast," cautioned Senor Sanchez Guerra, "I have not come here to lead a riot but to lead a movement," and he returned to the Captain-General's office. Curtly he was informed that General Girona was surprised to learn of his presence in Valencia, and certainly could have no dealings with...
...know what that means!" exclaimed Senor Sanchez Guerra bitterly, and a few hours later he submitted quietly to arrest, saying blandly "I returned to my country simply as a traveler." At once General Girona offered his prisoner fruit, cakes and sherry, after which he saw him with all honor to a cell...