A chubby, tousle-haired Andalusian lawyer who is often too busy to shave, Niceto Alcala Zamora y Torres, was elected first Constitutional President of Spain by the Cortes last week. Next day he was inaugurated.
He took no oath of office. "I solemnly promise" said President Alcala Zamora, "on my honor before the Constituent Cortes . . . faithfully to serve the Republic, respect and enforce the Constitution . . . and devote my activity as Chief of State to the service and justice of Spain."
Warned Julian Besteiro, President of the Cortes:
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