 However, he resumed public role following the death of Don Jaime; in late 1931 he declared loyalty to the new Carlist claimant Don Alfonso Carlos and re-entered Comunión Tradicionalista, which following 12 years of dissidence marked his return to orthodox Carlism.He did not assume any position in the party and enjoyed rather the status of a Traditionalist patriarch; his role was about occasionally appearing on public rallies, like in 1934, or donating money to the cause, like in 1936.Upon outbreak of the Civil War Mas fled to his property near Vilanova de Sau, but following few weeks he was tracked down by the anarchist-dominated Comitè Antifeixista of Vich.