Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1898 — SHE ACTS QUICKLY. [ARTICLE]

SHE ACTS QUICKLY.

Spain, Without Waiting for Ultimatum, Dismisses Woodford. MINISTER LEAVES MADRID AT OSCE. Great Crowd Witnesses His Departure, But Makes No Demonstration —Afterward, a Mob Offer'll Many Insults to America. Madrid, April 28.—The following is the text of the note received by Gen. Woodford from Senor Gullon, minister of foreign affairs: "Dear Sir: In compliance with a painful duty, I have the honor to Inform you that there has been sanctioned by the president of the republic a resolution of both chambers of the United States which denies the legitimate sovereignty of Spain and threatens armed intervention in Cuba, which is equivalent to a declaration of war. The government of her majesty have ordered her minister to return without loss of time from North American territory, together with all the personnel of the legation. By this act the diplomatic relations hitherto existing between the two countries and all official communications between their respective representatives cease. “I am obliged thus to Inform you, so that you may make such arrangements as you think fit. I beg your excellency to acknowledge receipt of this note at such time as you deem proper. Taking this opportunity to reiterate to you the assurances of my distinguished consideration. “P. GULLON." Spain Acts Promptly. Madrid, April 22.—A semioffiaial note, issued Thursday afternoon, says: "The Spanish government, having received the ultimatum of the president of the United States, considers that the document constitutes a declaration of war against Spain, and that the proper form to be adopted is not to make any further reply but to await the expiration of time mentioned in the ultimatum before opening hostilities. "In. the meantime the Spanish authorities have placed their possessions in a state of defense, and their fleet is already on its way to meet that of the United States." Gen. Woodford’s Departure. Madrid, April 22.—Gen. Woodford arrived at the station about a quarter of an hour in advance of the hour at which the train was scheduled to leave, but the train was half an hour late, and

during the interval Mr. Woodford conversed with the representatives of the foreign press and a number of friends. An immense crowd gathered at the station, composed of all classes. A strong force of police and civic guards maintained order, while amid the crowd moved a large number of private detectives. A detachment of civil guards accompanied Gen. Woodford to the front car. The retiring minister maintained his usual calmness, but looked worn and fatigued.' When the crowd was thickest about him Gen. Woodford forced his way through, and, approaching Col. Morel, the chief of police, shook hands with him, cordially thanking him for his kindness and zeal in guarding the United States legation and his (Gen. Woodford’s) residence for so many months. * When Gen. Woodford took his seat In the train there was a stir among the spectators and a rush toward the window of the carriage. The minister sat dignified. Senor Anguelo, the civil governor of Madrid, his gigantic figure rising head and shoulders above the crowd, in a stentorian voice raised a cheer, which was thrice responded to by the crowd. “Viva Espana,” resounded throughout the station until the train was fairly outside. This was not meant as a kindly farewell, but was an explosion of long pent up feelings. Outside the station Senor Anguelo addressed the crowd, counselling calmness and confidence in the government, which, he said, would safeguard the honor of Spain. The English flag is now flying over the American legation, which it still guarded by the police. Reserves Called Oat. London, April 22.—A special dispatch from Madrid says the government has authorized Lieut. Gen. Correa, minister of war, to call out 80,000 reserves. Three vessels loaded with troops left Cadiz Thursday for a destination not disclosed. Spaniards Show Their Temper. Madrid, April 22. —Midnight crowds are parading the streets. A mob gathered in front of the Equitable Life Insurance building and smashed the American eagle to bits. They carried the fragments through the streets, yellng “Down with the Yankees!” The police mixed with the crowd and illowed the demonstration to go on without restraint. The civil governor of Madrid, Senor Aguilera, Instead of prohibiting disorder, allowed complete liberty of action, mingling among the demonstrators. He was loudly cheered, ■specially when the American escutcheon was thrown from the balcony of the Equitable building kind fell at his very feet. Aguilera, as if trampling upon the escutcheon, addressed the populace tmid enthusiastic applatfse. lie said: ’The Spanish Hon is roused from his dumber. He will shake his mane and tisperse the rest of the brute creation.” The demonstration then continued, a part of the mob proposing to demonit rate in front of the A merican legation, which is no’w”under the British flag. It ; B hoped, at the time this dispatch h

I sent, that the crowd will disperse exhausted, having nothing upon which to wreak its vengeance. Will Remain Neutral. ‘ New York, April 22.—A London cablegram to the Commercial Advertiser says: Trustworthy information is that I the continental powers will preserve strict neutrality between the United States and Spain until there has been enough blood shed to appease Spanish honor. Then they will try a concerted plan, already vaguely considered, to get Spain out of its difficulties as lightly ai possible. . V :