THE OMAHA i DAILY BEE.
ESTABLISHED JUNE 19 , 1871. OMAHA , WEDNESDAY MORNING , j AY 4 , 1898 TWELVE PAGES * SIN COP3T FIVE CENTS.
MG BUT PRAISE FOR DEWEY
England Speaks in Complimentary Terms of
America's Commander.
Combination of Intrepidity and Strategy But
Rarely Seen.
All Essentials of the Situation Fully Grasped and Every Contingency
Provided For with Consummate Forethought Even the Anti-
American Press of London Pauses in Its Captious
Criticism to Admit that the Squadron Was
Handled with Great Skill.
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LONDON , May 3. ( Nu\v York Win Id Onbk'sram Special Telegram. )
Dcwey'fl splendid achievement Is still the absorbing topic of admiring com
ment here. The combination of Intrepidity and strategy displayed by the
American commodore Is more thoroughly appreciated ns the risks and dilll-
cultlcs of the fe.it to be accomplished are realized. Even the most pronounced
nntl-Amerlcnn Journals , like the Globe , ate compelled to admit that the Ameri
can squadron has given a vivid Illustiatlon of the Immense lighting value of
modern war ships when daringly and skillfully handled. The seamanship dis
played by Dewey is recognized as being as noteworthy as lite utilization of his
ships as engines of war.
The entrance to Manila harbor Is l-y no means easy to negotiate In the best
of times , for It abounds In shoals and cross currents , In addition to mine fields
laid down within the last three mouths. To have threaded such a maze In the
dead darkness of a tropical night with a squadron of large whips was of itself
a memorable example of navigating al Ility , but as Lord Charles Beresford de
clared , In Dewey America had a con mander skilled In every point of the
game , who fully grasped all essentials of the situation and provided with con
summate forethought for every contirgeney.
Further particulars from Manila aie awaited with an Impatience here that
ean scarcely be excelled In New York. The political aspect of the American
capture of the PhH'.yplnt's Is occupying a large share of attention and a report
Is current tonight that the kaiser has ordered I'rlnce Jlenrjv with a German
squadron , to Philippine waters. The Miggesfon from New York dispatches
that the United States may hand the Islands over to Great Britain Is regarded
with Incredulity and It is believed to be quite certain that any such disposi
tion of the Philippines would bring about a conlllct with Germany *
A strong conviction prevails that by Dcwey's coup the Washington govern
ment has been placed In possession of means which , properly utilized , can ensure -
' sure n quick triumph In Its n" faii pol'cy.
1 % "
The situation at Madrid } fllcvedto bo quite desperate and a revolution
Is considered Inevitable. 1 heard ftom members of the government tonight
that no dispatch had been received today from the British ambassador at Ma
drid , though urgent inquiries had been addressed him. ( In fact , Spanish con-
Bowhlp now curtails even the ambassador's right to communicate with his gov
ernment.
Calling at the Spanish embassy tonight , I found there the same condition
of bla'ek Ignorance of events at Madrid. Marquis Gulrlo , first secretary , eald :
"We have had no news from Madrid s'nce ' Monday night and only know what
Is happening from the newspapers. We place little reliance , however , on these
reports , and I entirely discredit all assertions that a crjsls Is at hand. Span-
lards are able 1o face adversity without Indulging In Insensate conduct. Wo
shall quickly retrieve our po.shlon In tin yes of the world. "
This thoroughly Spanish declaration speaks for Itself. The report reached
London from , Lisbon tonight that the Cape Verde squadron had been sighted
steaming slowly and shaping Its course for the Canaries , but It restrains uncon
firmed.
SPANISH OPIXIOXS OX MANILA.
Think the City Cnn RiiNlly Hold Itu
Own.
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MADRID , -May 2. ( via the Frontier )
fNew York World Cablegram Special Tele
gram. ) It Is Impossible to Imagine the sen
sation etlll prevailing owing 1o the Manila
reverse. The people are completely led to
bcllevo that the American navy 1s In no
condition to do anything serious. Surprise
Is general , as well as anger and consterna
tion. < It Is known that very heavy guns ' .id
torpedoes were sent to Manila last year
when the conservatives , wore In power ami
II the money necessary to complete the laud
nd submarine defenses. Most Spaniards
find fault with the marine minister that
nothing was sent the torpedo vessels and
Ironclads at Manila aod Cuba earlier , when '
the growing tension In America Indicate !
clearly that a storm was 'breaking. ' Fault
Is found also with the minister of the colo- '
nlee. who Is charged with a Jack of fore-1
sight In the West Indies avid the 1'hlllp-
Jlncs. It will bo very difficult for Sagasta
to keep Moret and Kermejo long In the cab
inet. Today a strong rumor of a crisis was
circulated. I consulted a leaJIng liberal
statesman , Who eald :
"I oannot sec tbe useof a crisis of any j
kind or altercation In the cabinet Until a
total crlils becomes necessary. When every-
b"dy gets convinced by the march of events
that nothing Is to be expected from the
European power * the most practical course
for us will be to form a cabinet to make
peace. '
Most Spanlrh generals who have been
governors general In the Philippines or held
high command In Manila believe the mili
tary resources of the colony quite sufficient
to repel a landing unlesb In stronger force
than the American fleet can furnish. What
mcst fear to believe possible Is fresh ris
ings In Luzon , Mindanao , Vlzcaya's Soulon
nd other Islands. Tbls would cripple the
Spanish land forces. The naval force In the
Spanish archipelago Is now reduced to gun
boats and a few old vessels which can op
pose no serious resistance. The government
is not disposed to despatch naval reinforce
ments .as they could not arrive In time to
be of any use.
Tbe chief care ot tbe government Is to
watch over the Carllits and republicans It
tbe army ot police geudarmcry la not loyal
Dd energetically commanded. The minis
ters and authorities , however , are on the
slert and on tbe slightest pro ocatln will
proclaim a state ot tlege and take other
Irastlo measures. Carllsr , republican and 10-
Itallit papers will be wired and prosecuted
by order of the home secretary. There was
today a fresh outburst and wild excitement
tonight when It became known that Com
modore Dewey had threatened to bombard
Manila In four hours If the town and all
Spanish vessels were not surrendered.
nilOTHKH-I\-lA\V OF GIJX. W-KYI.KH ,
One of the OlllrerK Ciintnrcd ou the
Aruonntitn.
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KEY WEST. May 3. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) Captain Do-
vlntry of Miami , Fla. , thlnka that Colonel
Vlnetnte do Cortljo , who was among the
prisoners of war captured on the Argonauta
off Ctcnfuogcf , Is the brother-in-law of Gen
eral Weyler. He saya Weyler married
Cortljo's slater. Colonel Cortljo denied , on
board the NaOivllle , that he was a relative
of Weyler. He said ho had been forty-two
yeans In the array and was about to re
tire. Ho has been en Blanco's staff. Ho le
colonel of the Third cavalry regiment ol
Puerto Principe. Devlotry saw Cortljo on
the Nashville tdla morning from the harboi
launch Florida and went on board to get < i
better look. He Is positive he Is Wcyler'e
I brother-in-law. Cortljo , he said , had been
i po'nted out to htm In Havana and ho saw
1 til in afterwards.
The roirlnes cci the Nashville claim the
I pa'Mscngera of the Argonauta said Cortljc
[ was Weyler's brother-in-law. Cortljo has a
wife In Spain. The prisoners fear violence
after they are removed to Key West , a !
tfie hands of the Cubans , and ask protection
The officers were transferred today to the
captured Guldo and ten privates to the captured -
tured Ambroslo Dollvar. They are In quar
antine and later will go to Fort Taylor.
( ircii HiiHtlt * at KliiKNton.
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KINGSTON , Jamaica , May 3. ( New Yort
Worjd Cablegram Special Telegram. ) The
cruisers Pearl and Alert sailed for Santlagc
Saturday. Two thousand more trcops art
coming here. There Is great activity , so ai
to complete the fortifications and extend the
garrUon accommaJatlons. All of this is sup
posed to Indicate that England Is preparlnf
to counteract any possible Intervention bj
j France and Austria agalasU the United
States. OBOKOE BSON8ON KBA.
War $ lili mt Gibraltar.
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LONDON , May 3. ( New York World Ca.
blegram Special Telegram , ) The Dallj
Mall Tangier correspondent reports a larg (
American ichooner behind Gibraltar and a
SpanUh battleship , supposed to be tb <
r ! a-o. U lying between Ceuta and C rner <
1'Oln : .
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SAMPSON'S SHU'S IIFMIl TUB M3WS.
Victory CnnHeH Siiillen nnil
Shout * oC Joy.
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ON BOARD THE DISPATCH BOAT
TIUTON , Five Milt * Northeast of Morro
Caatlo ( via Key West ) , May 3. ( New York
World Cablegram Special Telegram. ) .Tha
British cruiser Talbot , from Bermuda , ar
rived at this point at 2 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon and sent a beat alcngalde the Mont
gomery , acting flagship , with a message that
it Intended visiting Havana unices ttie
blockading squadron considered that Its In
terests would be adversely affected by the
visit. Commander Converse ot the Montgom
ery replied that 'there was no objection on
his fart , and the British war etilp steamed
Into Havana , her jackles checrlag the Ameri
can callers as they parted.
The commander of the Talbot declared
that he did not expect to remain long at the
Cuban capital. Ho meant to send a launch
to eeo the British consul and advise with
him , and after that he would steam to Key
West. It Is supposed that dc will bring with
htm any British eubjects who wish to get
out of Havana. The Talbot did not salute
the Montgomery with Its guns , both com
manders being of the came rank.
At the first sight of the trim cruiser ,
strange to the thlps ot the squadron , It was
suspected that It might be a Spanteh vcroel
and the American war ships were quite ready
to receive It , and as it steamed along the
coast past the Wilmington and the Cincin
nati , even the lighthouse tender Mangrove
stood by ready to help the Montgomery In
the fray.
The dispatch boat Three Friends brought
lown to the fleet the first news of Commo
dore Dewey's victory In the Pacific and the
'rlton ' went alongside the Montgomery and
eft a copy of the bulletin with. Commander
onverse.
"That's the test news yet , " he said en-
hujlnstlcally , "and I have no doubt It's
rue. every word ot It. It sounds exactly
Ike Dewey. The boys ot the fleet will bo
ealous that he has this chance , but they
wcn't grudge him his laurels. "
When the dispatch reached the ward
room many of the officers , who had turned
n , dressed and came up and discussed
Jewey's triumph. They looked up the
naval register end counted the number of
; uns and the tonnage that Spain bad lost.
When the sailors heard the news they
umped about \\Ith glee and shook hands
with each other. The Mangrove sent a boat
to the Triton with mall for the shore and
a copy of Dewey's telegram was Bent
aboard her. When It was read there was
an enthusiastic yell from the jackles , who
waved their hands to the Triton and ran
flp and down the ilecXs of their vessels , dis
cussing the victory. The dispatch was
communicated to the reft of the fleet and
on every ship It was received with shouts
of triumph.
HAS FUV WITH CAVAMIY.
oiiM SlicllH AIIIOIIK Them and lie
mollMieH a Fort.
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KEY WEST , May 3. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) The gun
beat Wilmington early this morning de
stroyed a Spanish fort Just being finishes
about four miles east of Cojlraa. The Wil
mington also fired at a troop of cavalry pass
Ing Jaruea beach yesterday. Two men
were seen to drop on the beach. The tor
pedo boat Ericsson on Sunday noticed a
largo number of Infantry passing eastward
toward Matanzas on the beach. The Erics
son followed them several miles , but usei
no guns. Later they noticed another large
number of infantry going eastward and
apparently driving prisoners before them
The Erlceson yesterday saw about 200 cav
airy and 300 Infantry passing JaVuca beac
toward IMatanzas. It signaled the Wllmlug
ton , which fired a email gun and then a four
Inch sheH. Though a mile and a halt awa
two men could bo seen to drop and the cav
airy and Infantry dashed pell mell Into th
bushes and up the hill. There was a fin
contusion of horses , pack mules , cavalry am
Infantry for an Instant.
The Erlceson yesterday discovered a fore
of men at work at a fort four miles east o
CoJIma. It was being built on the seconi
of four or five small hills at come dtstanc
from the shore. All afternoon and night th
Ericsson's men watched the men at work
They made out sixteen cavalrymen quartern
In the plantation house near the fort. PI
nally this morning the Ericsson ran acroa
the Wilmington and Captain Todd was In
formed. "They'll never finish It , " ho said
"Just watch' . " The Ericsson drew away ant
the Wilmington leisurely proceeded towar
the coact. la less than two minutes th
fort was a shapeless wreck.
The Ericsson hid rough weather. On Sat
urday It anchored 250 yards oft the Cuban
coast. .
WAIIM FEEMXG FOU AMERICA
Prominent Rtiirllxhineti Say that On
CaiiMe IN JuHt.
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LONDON. May 3. ( New York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram.The ) Chronlsl
publishes a statement given to Ito repre
sentatlve by a publlm man In which As
qulth , home secretary In the late llbera
administration , eald :
"My sympathies are and have been from
the first entirely and heartily with th
United States. There arc always peopl
who can see In great movements of natlona
feeling nothing more than the dlagutoed operation
oration of selfish and sordid forces. I be
lleve that la their resolution to put an en
to the crueltlca and abominations which
a > stem of Incurable mlegovernment has In
dieted upon Cuba , the American nation I
responding to the demand of humanity an
liberty and setting a worthy example fo
the great Christian powers of the world. "
Sir Henry Fowler , formerly secretary estate
state for India , expressed an opinion o
equal strength. He sajs his sympathies ar
all on the side of America and he believe
tl.at England ought to give her full moral
support.
The Chronicle's Berlin correspondent eaja :
The I'.cml-offlclal North German Gazette de
clared as without foundation the statement
of the Standard that the kaiser and the
Austrian emperor , recently at Drcsdcu , came
to an agreement wllh reference to German
neutrality In Spanish-American affairs and
the possibility of subsequent diplomatic In
tervention. At the foreign office bore noth
ing Is known of the statement emanating
from New York that German tblps would
be subjected to more evtro searching foj
contraband of war than ship * of other pow
ers.
to Whip Them Hard.
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KEY WEST , May 3. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) The story ol
Stllabury'u note about Spain backing down
le generally received among naval men ber
with expression * like "Let's whip them gocd
nd hard flret end then talk diplomacy , "
"We ought to lick them at leut enough tc
make up for the Maine , " "The Mull * vic
tory Isn't enough. " .
SPAIN ON THJB BRINK
1
oven men t it Uneaiy ( her the Internal
Situation *
. , *
UBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS ARE ALARMING
Participants thow Their Revolutionary
Tendencies ,
MDB CALLS ON SAGASTA TO RESIGN
Oivil Governor Threatens to Abandon His
Office.
INDS IT DIFFICULT TO RESTRAIN MOB
t 1" Not lutlioNNlblc tlmt n Military
Dlctntumhlii May lie
Under the Qticfn
ouil Mondial
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LONDON , May 3. ( New.York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram. ) The Dally
( Mail's .Madrid special saya : Thorp la a gen
eral belief that a total cabinet crisis le Im
minent and that It will probably end In a
considerable modification of the present gov
ernment , and possibly in the formation of a
national ministry under- the presidency of
Marshal Martinez Compos. In any cane the
ortcs Is certain to be shortly closed. Kvcnto
during tlio last few days have undoubtedly
ncfeased the popularity of General Weyler ,
who favors the out and out war policy. At
: ho same time there Is , no Teal ground for
anticipating that ho wijl como to the head
of affaire. The general IB notorious , but not
a prominent person In Spanish politics. Po
litical men and people have been paying but
little attention to him recently and his parly
composed of only a few persons of not veiy
high standing. The couritry en masse Is op
posed to the Idea of a republic. The people
prefer Don Carlos or .anything to smell a
change. They had enough of a republic In
1873. The Indignation which la felt at prta-
cnt is not against the present dynasty , cut
against the government and politicians In
general. r
AS3OCIAfPE3D PRESS ADVICES.
LONDON , May 4. The 'Madrid cor
respondent of the Dally Mall , telegraphing
Tuesday , says :
"There la no longer any doubt that the
Internal situation Is. causing the govern
ment almost as much uneasiness as the ex
ternal. Last night's demonstration was one
of the most serious l i some time , elnco
those openly participating showed their
revolutionary tendencies , pries were raised
of : "Down with the .Bourbons , " "Long
live Don Carlos , " "Lang" live the republic"
and "Long live Wcylcn'V
The first move of the ilemonstrators , over
1.000 strong , was to ths house of General
Weylcr , with the object * of cheering him.
He did not appear and the crowd then
went to the rosldenco-'Of Senor Sagasta ,
where the ministers were In conference ,
and shouted In favor of bis resignation.
Senor Agullcra , civil governor of Madrid ,
broke up the procession with the aid of
the police , who were badly stoned and had
to ehar e the crowd.
The authorities thereupon met with Senor
Agullera , who announced his Intention of
resigning , saying it cast him great trouble
(
to repress such manifestations and he said
ho was not able to answer for order with
the rower at bis command.
Thereupon the edict , was Issued placing
Madrid under martial law and General Daban
received stringent orders from General Cor-
reo , Iho minister ol war , for the preserva
tion of peace. J
PAVOIl SUSPENDING COR'T'ES. '
Meanwhile the cabinet council Is discuss
ing the political situation In Spain. Admiral
Bcrmcjo and General porrco arc In favor
of tin Immediate suspension of the constitu
tional guarantees , a stel ) which requires the
closing of the Cortca. ] The other members
of the cabinet , however , consider this Inconvenient -
convenient at the present moment , because
It would wipe out moan years of the history
of the liberal party. . '
There is general belief that a total cabinet
crisis Is Imminent , and ; It will probably end
In a considerable modification of the present
government , pceelbly In the formation of a
national mlnhlry , probably under Campos.
In any event parliament Is certain to be
closed shortly.
The events of ihe last few days have un
doubtedly Increased the popularity of Wey-
ler , who favors an out and out war policy.
At the same time there Is no real ground for
anticipating that ho will come to the bead
of affaire.
General Weyler Is notorious , but not a
prominent person In Spanish politics. Span
ish politics has paid little * attention to him
lately. His party is1 composed of a few
persons of not very high standing. More
over bis cruelty in Cuba and his policy ae
to the reconcintrados ( largely contributed to
bring about the present'state of affairs ,
while his notorious laxity with regard tc
nubile money has made him much disliked.
Public opinion is always .likely to mistrust
him. v
him.The
The country enmasse > a opposed to the Idea
of a republic. The people prefer Don Car
los , or anything to such a change. They
had enough of the republic In 1873. The Indignation
'
dignation .which Is felt at present is not
against the present dynasty , but against the
government and the pallUclins in general.
If a military dictatorship should como It
would probably be uuier the queen regent
or General Campos. Even General Po'.avleja
has more chance than General Weyler. Suet
a dictatorship would take t je form of con
ferring the premiership 'on one of the gen
erals with full power.
AUMY OFFICERS TAKES PART.
In the mob Monday1 nlibt were many of-
flccru who were foreracat In Inciting the people
ple to attack the minister's residence and
were loudest in calling for cbeert- for Weylt-r.
There Is no doubt these/ / men desired to pro
voke the government to firing on the mob
and so pave the way to I to downfall.
Some of them were arrested , but were sub
sequently released , the government fe-ulng to
let It be known that officers of the uroiy
formed part of the mob.
While the street * were thui occupied great
unrest was noticed " t the b rracks and the
soldiers were prevented' from Joining the
mob by the personal pleading * of the of
ficer * .
The republican * were more busy than the
I ofleera in urging on the crowd and shouting
"Down with the queen regent ! " More than
once they led the mob toward .the royal pal
ace , but each tlmt the police drove them
tack.
THS BEE BULLETIN.
Percent ! for Ncbrimkn
Showers ; Colder ; Northeast Winds.
Page.
1 Much 1'rnlnc lor Henry.
llntiKcr of n Crlnlx In iMnrtrld.
Spain Would Like to I/et Go.
2 SpnnlNli Lime n Ctibnn Tim it.
Xotlilnir llcnril from Iev ey.
IIvmucrntN In a llvnp of Trouble ,
UnnrtlB Star nt Lincoln n Week.
Military Mtmter IleKln * Toilny.
lleitort In llrontch'N Knvor.
Weather Crop Iltillrtlii.
4 Ertltorlnl nuil Conitnent.
B Oinnlin Entertain * auditor * .
Ait option of n New Wnari * Scnlc.
AH Hycn Fixed on I'lilllpiilncN.
O Count-It IllnffH I.ocnl Mnttern.
lorrn X - nnd Coinnieiit.
7 Oiiinhn Wltin it llnll ( Inuie.
"S t-rt Mttlc Allx" IN Sold.
Cicncrnl HporlliiK X \ H nnd OodKlp.
8 Texnn nnd the Kxponltlon ,
City Council I'roceedliiKH.
Uiinrdn to lie nitmtercMl nt Lincoln.
O Review of Ilccent I'lihllcntlonn.
IlolitKH of the l.oenl Courtn.
Work of the Commercial Clnli.
11 Coiiimerclnl nnd Plnniiclnlciv * .
12 "The Four I.nnt IenKiien. "
IMihllc Wenlth ( ilven A ny.
EXCITING TI3IC9 IN THE CORTES.
Liberal Government COIIICH In ( or
Some Severe CrltlclHUiH.
MADRID , May 4. The floors and galleries
of Oongrcco ( lower house ) were crowded at
today's Bitting , and some lively accnca
ensued.
Senor Salmeron said that before question
ing the government , the house ought to pay
Its tribute of admiration to Spanhd nallorn
at Cavlte , adding : "When It had ban as
certained how much blood has been shed , nail
bow much money expended , It will be nec
essary to establish the responsibility at
taching to the croun , as well as to the least
citizen. "
Murmurs of protest followed this remark.
The president of the chamber called Senor
Salmeron to order and directed his attention
to the article of the constitution declaring
the Inviolability of the crown.
Senor Salmeron continued , demanding In
formation as to the defenses In Manila bay
and Insisting , that this was the question
that should be discussed after the govern
ment had given Its explanations. Ho pro
ceeded to criticise the .monarchical govern
ments of the last halt century , notably that
of the restoration , declaring that they were
responsible for the present situation.
Senor Sllvcla Intorpwad : "We are now
threatened with an Impotent dictatorship ,
Inspired by the genius of the disciples ol
Loyalo , " a remark utilch provoked pro
test tj from 'the conservative benches.
Senor Silmeron renewed his demands for
an explanation of the cause of the reverse
the fleet sustained.
Just at tills momiat Weylcr entered the
chamber and coated himself between the
republican and Carlist groups.
Salmeron continued , deploring the un
patriotic attitude of the conservatives , ant
attributed the country's lllo to "the worn-
out era In which we live. "
Ho concluded : "We expend millions to
maintain the monarchy , but have not enougn
to buy Ironclads. Who ever will destroy the
existing regime will be a great patriot. "
This declaration was received wli'h lorn
conservative protests.
Senor Sagasta made a Jetermlivj rep.y
which was loudly applauded by a laigo ma
jority of the chamber. He began by deplor
ing the fact that the Spaniards were not
"united In the present Instance , when the
country Is Involved In war forced upon It. '
If It were ever criminal to attack the father
land , he tald , ItQB surely more eo now.
Eulogizing the men who had fallen lo
battle he declared It Imperative that Span
lards show themselves energetic and ho ap
pealed to all parties to unite. He beggei
the chamber to adopt the necessary war
credit. " 1 ask It , " he said , "In the name
of the fatherlanJ. "
The republicans and Carlisle greeted Seno
Sagaata with angry denunciations , shaking
their fists and giving other marks of dls
approval , while the republicans and mon
archlsts exchanged hot recriminations , flu
the debate Itself fell short of expectations
Senor Sagasta'i reserving the desired ex
pianatlons depriving It of Interest.
The beads of all political sections will no
oppose any measures the government re
quires to conduct lie .war.
The chief Interest attached to the spccc
of Se.-.or JOEO Canalejas , who declared tha
be belonged to no political party and coulc
speak with entire Independence. The edlto
of El Heraldo severely criticised the unpre
paredness of the government.
Ho sail he learned on his visit to Amtrlc
and Cuba that the Americans meant wa
and were rapidly preparing for It , being per
fectly acquM.itcd with Spain's means of at
tack and defense , but , he said , had the Span
Ish government not been eo yielding , an
had It confronted the Yankees with a pow
erful array , they would never have gone t
war.
war.He
He said he considered It preferable to
give Cuba Independence than embarking on
a Cuban war without proper preparations
An Incident of the discussion was th
spectacle of cuch strange companions a
Senor Salmercn voting with Senor Molla
the Carltst , and Senor Romero y Robledo
the conservative. It caused one member t
cry Ironically , "good company. "
Senor Ilobledo quickly retorted , "Goad
Spanish company. "
Scuor Gassett'n proposal to vote censure on
the government Is likely to produce a wavm
debate. The minority , though small , Is In
possession of brains far above tbe averag
of the deputies.
La Correspondence Espana handsome !
withdraws Its discourteous references to for
elgn Journalists , explaining they were enl
Intcadcd to apply to such as were dcllber
ately unfair to ( he Spanish cause.
In the senate Admiral Ueranger , after an
eloquent eulogy of the seamen who bad dle <
at 'Manila , offered hla services to the gov
ernment unconditionally.
Senor Sanchez Toka protested against th
breach of International law Involved In th
capture of SpanUh ships by United State
ships before war had been declared an
characterized America's conduct as amount
Ing to piracy.
Monti. Herrera , cardinal archblnhop of D
Compostela , said he spoke because be de
Ired to "itlr up the public mind against th
cowardly Americans. " He declared that th
Spanish nation wa the "victim of tbe powe
oJ gold. " '
SPAIN MB LIKE TO LET CO
VeHBAnxious to Get Honorably
KJPB
Out of a Bad Mess.
Diplomats at Madrid Say .There is Little
Hope of Interference.
Pretender is All Ready to Ascend the Throne When the Proper Moment
Arrives and His Supporters Aver that the End of the Recency is
in Sight Sagastu May Tot Stake Everything on a Bold
Dash in the Hope of Vanquishing
the American Fleet.
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MADIIID , May 3. ( New York World Cabli'Krnm Special Tuli'gnun. ) People
ple now want to know how Europe views American success and whether the
great powers , especially Kussla , Franco and ( .lermuny , would not stop hi * and
stop the United Stars and set an honorable peace for Spain. Nothing can
take out of their heads the Idea that some European action Is proparluf ; which
will soon be visible. In diplomatic circles In Madrid none except Russians
believe that European action Is at all possible or probable , at least at present.
HONG KONG , May 3. ( New Yoik World Cablegram Spoelnl Tekram. )
The Manila cable was cut last nlsht at 7. Dewcy tohl Consul Wlldman If
the cable was Interrupted It would Indicate the last act of the .Spaniards before
capitulation. President Arglnaldo arrived and had conference with Consul
Wlldman. He agreed to submit to Dewey's orders and conduct the land forces
humanely. Wlldniau Is lllllng his delicate position with great credit. A dis
patch boat Iri expected tomorrow. Telegrams emanating from Spanish sourccu
are not to be believed.
HUUSSELS , May . ( New York World Cablegram Special Telegram. )
Don Carlos , seen by me today at Hotel Kellevuc , said : "I feel the Spanish
defeat keenly , but proud , Spain has maintained her glorious traditions unsul
lied and maintained the combat agalrst a superior force with courage and
determination. I prefer to withhold a further opinion on the ultimate effect
of the disaster in view of serious news coming from Madrid. "
I found great activity prevailing among the pretender's suite , and arrange
ments are undoubtedly being made for a. hurried departure. Telegrams are
coming constantly from his agents on the Spanish frontier , who have means of
communicating with the Spanish capital despite the censor. On receipt of
one dispatch today Dou Carlos summoned his principal counselors and re
mained deliberating for two hours. One Important member of the suite , Inti
mately conversant with the Carlist p'aus , said joyfully after the consultation :
"Jt Is the beginning of the end of like regency. Christina may make fur
ther effort on behalf of her son , lmt her power has ciumbled to pieces , her
principal supporters arc wavering In their allegiance and the Irresistible *
march of events Is bringing tapldly nearer the resumption of the Spanish gov
ernment by the rightful dynasty. Carlos will be found ready to ascend the
throne when the proper moment ai rives. "
MAY MAKE A BOLD DASH.
I ONDON , May 3. It Is announced In a special dispatch from Madrid that
theic is no Idea of surrender there , either in mlnlstetlal circles or among the
populace. On the contrary , It Is added , the war Is to be purtmcd with greater
vigor.
Dispatches from Madrid saj * the Spanish authorities Intend to throw the
whole naval strength of Spain Into one united and supreme effort against the
United States.
A Cadiz dispatch says the second Spanish squadron has nearly completed
Its preparations for active service.
The second Spanish squadron consists of the war ships Felayo , Alfonso XII
and Vlttora and a number of smaller ships. It"Is reported that great dllH-
culty Is experienced in llttlug out the ships , owing to lack of money. The Brit
ish engineers have refused to serve on board of them , owing , It Is said , to the
belief that they arc liable to heavy punishment under the foreign enlistment
net. The Spanish auxiliary cruiser , Guarda , has , it is announced , taken four
teen guns on board , and Is now on a trial cruise.
Thta special dispatch adds that It Is even slated at Madrid by those who are >
responsible for the naval movements that It .has been determined to avoid.
Isolated combats on unequal terms and with a supetlor enemy , and that they
now Intend to throw the whole uuked naval strength of Spain Into one su
preme effort to crush the American sqradron In Cuban waters. Continuing , tuo-
dlspatch says : "Until an engagement Is fought , no proposal for Intervention ,
will be listened to. The queen regent and the cabinet , " continues the corre
spondent of the Evening News , "have agreed that the Cortes should contlnuo-
lu session. "
Seuor Salmcrou has given notice that he will Interpellate the government on.
the events In the Philippine Islands and Premier Sagasta will reply , voicing-
the Intention of the queen's government to pursue the war to the bitter end.
It Is rumored that Senor Gassett will propose that the present minister of
marine , Admiral Bormejo , and his predecessor , Admiral Bernager , be forced ,
to assume responsibility for the Philippine disaster. ,
The patriotic feeling here is Increasing.
The Spanish officials say that when Commodore Dewey demanded the sur
render of the Spanish guns , torpedoes , etc. , Governor General Augustl re
plied : "Come and face them. "
OHKGOX SAILS Fit ( MI IIIO TODAY.
Ship III I'llie Condition nnil 31 en Enircr
fur Action.
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IIIO JANEIRO , May 3. ( New York World
Cablegram Special Telegram. ) At the
American minister's request the DrazlKan
government baa given the Oregon and Mari
etta a man IVivorable anchorage [ or coaling
from Nlctheror. The war ehlna are taking
a largo supply of coal. Minister Bryan was
cheered by the crews while reading news of
Dowcy's naval victory. Other vessels In the
harbor saluted. Tbe Oregon calls tomorrow ,
the Nlctheroy and Marietta following.
Spanish recruiting Is significant. Ilvyan
Is securing ample protection for all American
citizens , but refuses military guards for him
self. The war ships are In fine shape , ex
ceeding frccn San Francisco tbelr trial speed.
Tbe men ore aching for action. The Bra
zilian press and people are cordial In the
attitude toward the United States.
iteicrnt AlMiealH la Aunlrln.
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VIENNA , May 3. ( New York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram. ) Authentic In
formation In that the emperor Is deeply af
flicted et hla Inability to help ChrlKlna , who
Is despairingly appealing to him. As soon
as any possibility offer * bo will firnt en
deavor to make the European utatw ( aver
Intervention. At present the emperor re
gards It Impossible. I hear the emperor has )
definitely Informed the queca regent that she-
cannot hope to procure efficacious Interven
tion until Spain la prepared to treat on th
basla of the abandonment of Cuba. Tha
cruiser Maria Theresa la being rapidly fur
nished at I'ola * with coal and will hold aa
enormous quantity of ammunition.
GHXEIIAL WEYI.Ell I'BVi A LETTEIU
8uH the SpanlMli Army nnd Xnvr Arc
SuiK'rlur to the Ynnkecn.
MADIUl ) . May 3. An article written br _ *
Gcoera 1 Weyler has appeared la a newspaper )
at Palma. capital of the Island of Majorca ,
where the general WAS born and where bis
homo Is situated. The general laya that tf
the government had been prepared Spain
would now te covered with glory.
Continuing. General Weylcr asserts that
the "Spanlt-h army and navy are superior Irt.
discipline to the Yankees , whose lack ot
discipline w& $ manifested In the loss ot the >
Maine. "
General WevUr thea accused the Spanish !
government ot weakners , and concludes with
making pe ilmlstlu predictions regarding tb * >
future.
Tnrkry Will lie Neutral.
JB. May 3. Turkey
no'.lflcd UrlUd Sialek Minister Angell tbtt
It will maintain neutrality.