Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 May 1898 — HER BURDEN HEAVY [ARTICLE]

HER BURDEN HEAVY

Internal Troubles Give Spain as Much Uneasiness as External. ; t A CABINET CRISIS IS IMMINENT. < j Kay Result 1m Formation of National ministry with Campos as Presl- I dent—An Important Session of the Parliament. London, May 4. —The,Madrid, correspondent of the Daily Mail telegraphing Tuesday, says: t “There is a general belief that a total cabinet crisis is imminent, and that it will probably end in a considerable modification of the present government, possibly in the formation of a national ministry under the presidency of Marshal Martinez Campos. In any case parliament is certain to be oloßed shortly. , "The country en mass Is opposed to the idea of a republic. The people prefer Don Carlos or anything to such a change. They had enough of the republic in 1E73. The indignation which is felt at present is not against the present dynasty, but against the government and politicians in general. "If a military dictatorship should come It would most probably be under the queen regent, and possibly Gen. Martinez Campos. Even Gen. Polavleja has more chance than Gen. Weyler. Such a dictatorship would take the form of conferring the premiership on one of these generals with full powers. “Meanwhile', the cabinet council Is discussing the political situation in Spain. Admiral Bermejo, minister of marine, and Gen. Correa are strongly In favor of an immediate suspension of the constitutional guarantees, a step which requires closing the cortes. The other members of the cabinet, however, consider this inconvenient at the present moment, because it would wipe out many years of the history of the liberal party. Addis to Spain’s Load of Trouble. “There is no longer any doubt that the internal situation is causing the government almost as much uneasiness as the external. Monday night’s demonstration was one of the most serious in some time, since those openly participating showed their revolutionary tendencies. Cries were raised of ‘Down with the Bourbons,’ ‘Long live Don Carlos,’ ‘Long live the republic,’ and ‘Long live Weyler.’ “The first move of the demonstrators, over 1,000 strong, was to the house of Gen. Weyler, with the object of cheering him. He did not appear, and the crowd then went to the residence of Senor Sagasta, where the ministers were in conference, and shouted in favor of his resignation. Senor Aguilera, civil governor of Madrid, broke up the procession with the aid of the police, who were badly stoned, and had to charge the mob. The authorities thereupon met with Senor Aguilera, who announced bis Intention of resigning, saying that it cost him great trouble to repress such manifestations, and that he was not able to answer for order with the powers at his disposal. “Thereupon the edict was issued placing Madrid under martial law, and the military governor, Gen. Daban, received stringent orders from Gen. Correa, the minister of war, for the preservation of peace.” A Wild Rumor. Gibraltar, May 4.—Humors are prevalent here of u most serious crisis in Madrid. It is said that Mr. Moret, minister of the colonies, and Gen. Martinez Campos, captain-general of Cuba before Weyler, were assassinated Tuesday night. No particulars have been received and Sagasta, premier of Spain, is said, according to the reports, to have been obliged to seek refuge in the British embassy. Homage to the Slain. Madrid, May •}. —In the congress Tneeday a “resolution of homage’’ in honor of those killed in the naval engagement off Cavite was adopted unaniiflpusly. The message from the queen regent was then adopted, the republicans, Carlisle and conservatives voting In the negative. Senor Canalejus. editor of the Heraldo, Eaid it was preferable to give Cuba her independence to embarking on a foreign war without proper preparations. Sagasta, in a determined reply to atticism, declared it imperative that Spaniards show themselves energetic and united. In the name of the soldiers and the fatherland he begged the chamber to adopt necessary war credits. The republicans and Carlists greeted Benor Sagasta with angry denunciations, shaking their fists and giving other marks of disapproval, while the republicans and monarchists exchanged ho'- recriminations. But the debate itself fell short of expectations, Senor Sagasta reserving the desired explanations depriving it of interest. The heads of all political sections decided not to oppose any measures the government required to conduct the war. It is believed the government intends to close the parliament the moment the budget is voted. Senor Gasset’s proposal to vote censure upon the government is likely to produce a warm debate. In the senate Senor Capdepon, minister of the interior, explained that a state of siege had been declared “because certain elements had sought to turn the misfortunes of the country to their own advantage by trying to •house political passions.” M. Herrera, cardinal archbishop of Santiago de Compostela, said he spoke because he desired to “stir up the public mind against tbe cowardly Americans.” A Nlanlflcant Precaution. ' Jjondon, May 4.—The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The governors of the various provinces have bean authorised to resign their powers into the bunds of the military authorities the moment they think it convenient, without waiting to consult the government. The military authorltiee Will at once proclaim martial law In such cases, taking ovir all the powers in their respective provinces. This precaution shows that some general movement is feared throughout Spain. Already symptoms of popular and political agitation begin to show thetnet’.ves in the province of Valencia, the hotbed of the Carliate. Already there baa been one tumultuous demonstration and it is reported that blood has been shed. Dynasty Doomed. Vienne, May 4. —A very despondent slew ha* been taken here since the Manila defeat. It ia believed that the

Spanish dynasty is nearing its end and great sympathy is expressed for the queen regent in her dire trouble. - London, May 4.—The Brussels correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says,: A Spanish diplomatist of high position said Tuesday: “They are practically in a state of revolution, and it is the beginning of the end of the regency. The queen regent may make a final effort in favor of her son, but he will never come to the throne.” is atm Fail of Ftsrht. .12, London, May 4.—According lo special dispatches received here from Home Tuesday afternoon, the queen regent of Spain has telegraphed the pope on the subject of the defeat of the Spanish fleet at Manila, saying: “Tbe Spanish nation is calm, but resolved to resist to tbe bitter end.” Her majesty also begs the pontiff to bless the Spanish arms. London, May 4.—lt is announced in a special dispatch from Madrid that there is no idea of surrender there, either in ministerial circles or among the populace. On the contrary, it added, the war is to be pursued with greater vigor. i This special dispateh adds thot it’ls t-veq stated 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 superior enemy, and that they now intend to throw the whole united naval strength of Spain into one supreme effort to crush the American squadron in Cuban waters. Gable Cut Fifty Mile* Out. London, May 4. —Tests from Hongkong show’ the cable was cut 50 miles from Manila. A week or a fortnight may elapse before it can be repaired. The Eastern Telegraph company announces that it is impossible for any word to have come from Manila since ten o’clock Monday morning, Lortdon time. Greeks Want to Help. Constantinople, May 4.---The United Slates legation has received 2,000 offers of volunteers in the American navy, chiefly Greeks. Some declare they will pay their passage in gratitude for American aid in the Greek war of independence. Heavy 1 Firing Heard. St. Johns, N. F., May 4.—Telegraph operators at Trepassey and Cape Race very explicitly confirm early reports of heavy firing in the bay south of Trepassey Saturday night. The firing lasted from ten to fifteen minutes. The shots were apparently too heavy for explosive rockets. People flocked to the shore. The night was not foggy. About four o’clock Saturday afternoon a large steamer was seen in the offing. It is believed from the unusual appearance to have been a warship.