Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1898 — QUEEN WILL APPEAL. [ARTICLE]

QUEEN WILL APPEAL.

Said to Be Seeking Intervention of the Powers. i GRAVE CRISIS IS APPROACHING. f' ■*’ The Little and Hla Mother Not Thought to Be In Danger, However—Rlotona Scenes Continue In the Provinces. May 7. —A special dispatch from Vienna says the queen regent hns again appealed to Emperor Francis Joseph in favor of European intervention. The Austro-Hungarian foreign minister has addressed a note to the power* on the subject. The belief exists in some quarters in Vienna that but for England’s proAmerican attitude, certain European powers would have openly sided with Spain before the war broke out. Grave Crisis Pending. London, May 7.—A dispatch from Vienna says that in the highest circles it is regarded that affairs in Spain are hurrying rapidly toward a grave crisis. No fears are entertained for the personal safety of the queen regent and her son. It is believed that they will be üble to leave Spain uninjured at a suitable moment. No Faith la Don Carlos. Not the slightest faith is attached to the assurances of Don Carlos that he is setting an example of quietness and inactivity. On all bands it is thought here that the next few days will bring about events that may change the entire situation in the Spanish capital. Rioting Continues. Madrid, May 7. —Further disorders are reported from different parts of the provinces, especially from Murcia, capital of the province of that name, 30 miles from Carthagena, where a mob, composed mainly of striking miners, has cut the telegraph lines, set fire to the town hall and set fire to the law courts, burning the archives. The riot-

efs also made an attack upon the iocav Jail, beat in the doors and released the prisoners. Finally the rioting strikers have interrupted railroad communication with Murcia and have destroyed a store by the use of dynamite, distributing the provisions which it contained. The situation is regarded as being very serious. Quite recently 0,000 striking miners of Murcia attempted to march upon Carthagena, and were only prevented from so doing by a strong force of troops. Crown Not Responsible. Madrid, May 7.—ln a powerful speech in the cortes Senor Moret, minister for the colonies, denounced the attempt to make the crown responsible for the existing eituation, defended .autonomy and appealed to the patriotism of the nation and the chamber to assist the government. During his speech he challenged a direct vote ot confidence, declaring the government would resign if it was not carried. Spain Will Proteat. Loudon, May 7.—A special disputch says a diplomatist at Madrid asserts that Spain will protest to the powers against the Americans’ failure to make the Cuban blockade effective. Preparation* In the Canarlea. Liverpool, May 7.—-Steamers from the Canary Islands report that the American consul at Lns Palmas left suddenly with plans of the harbor. There are 12,000 Spanish troops in Gran Canaria alone. The authorities are pushing forward Ihe fortifications. They are making deaperate attempts to raise revenue, and are taking British property without compensation. Bpnnlsh Official* Hopeful. London, May 7. The Spanish authorities are trying to make us much ae possible out of the absence of news from Commodore Dewey. They are supplying matter tp the London newspapers to the effect that the American commander has been entrapped by Admiral Montejo, who, they add, is known to have left outside Manila bay a dozen concealed gunboats, which now prevent any exit Therefore, the Spaniards claim, it ia impossible for Commodore Dewey to send a dispatch boat to Hong Kong.