The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-09-11
GERMANY AND SPAIN.
THE CAROLINE ISLAND AFFAIR LIKELY
TO LEAD TO A RUPTURE,
The Dilatory Spanish ofieers lie, the Game
slip Through Their Fingers.

MADRID, Sept. 8. "A sensation was caused
here this morning on the receip. Of impor-
TAFT news from the Caroline Islands. The
Spanish war ship reached zap, one of the
Islands, on the 2lst, and prepared to occupy
1t In the name Of Spain. The Spanish on
GERS were ........-z-
DILAToRY IN LANDING THEIR TROOPS.
On the Path of the same month q German
gunboat arrived. Although 1t was Z O'Clock
In the evening, the German commander In.
stantly landed body Of marines and sailors
and hoisted the German Gag over the island.
The Spanish officials made an energetic pro-
test against the action Of the German COM
msnder, and on the latter's refusal TO recede
from the position he had taken, telegraphed
to Madrid for instructions. A conflict be-
tween the Germans and Spaniards At Yap is
feared. On receipt of the above news, the
Ministers were Immediately summoned to
Cabinet council, and King Alfonso was ad-
vised Of the strained situation. His Majesty
telegraphs that he will arrive In Madrid
tomorrow.
At noon the excitement over the German
occupation Of zap Is intense, and ...
THE PoPULAcE ARE WILD WITH RAGE.
A large crowd gathered In front of the Ger
man Embassy, attacked the building and
tore down The coat Of arms, and dragged 1t
through the streets 10 Puerta del Sol, where
they burned ittin front of the office of the
Minister of thf interior, amid yells of "Down
with Germany" After venting their spleen
here the mob proceeded 10 the French En-
bassy and cheered fraptically. The crowd
had by this lime grown 10 considerable pro-
portions, and fears ueing entertained of q
serious riot, the troops were ordered out to
clear the streets. The crowd slowly retired
before the military.
THE SITUATION is VERY GRAVE.
The Council of Ministers has accepted the
proposition TO court martial the Governor of
zap and the commanders of two Spanish
war ships which arrived there on the 2lst
ult., for neglect Of duty-the latter in not
Immediately garrisoning the island with
Spanish soldiers on their arrival there, and
the former In not hoisting the Spanish flag
and proclaiming the sovereignty Of Spain
over the island. The report that German
squadron had sailed for the Caroline Islands
is confirmed.
An important meeting of the leading Lib
erals was held to-day at the residence of
Signor Sagesti. After discussing the caro-
lines question, 1t was resolved that the
occupation Of the island of zap by Ger
man gunbost should be considered
TO A DECLARATION OF WAR;
that II the crisis In the government should
occur, and the Liberals be called into power,
they would withdraw Count de Benomar,
at Berlin, and hand Count Son
newalde, the German Ambassador at Mad
rid, bis passport. The resolutions also de-
clared that the Liberals would order the
Spanish authorities at Philippine TO recover
The territory in the Caroline Islands taken
possession Of by Germany, and to use force,
II necessary, to regain 1t. The adoption of
The above resolutions has created = great
sensation. The government has
DISMISSED FROM SERVICE
he commanders Of the two Spanish men-of-
war stationed at zap.
NEW YORK, Sept. "a Madrid dispatch
lays: Last night official dispatches received
by the government state that the German
yunboat landed the troops on the night of
he oath of August, and hoisted the German
lag there. The Spanish vessels San Fuenton |
md Manila we're at zap at the time. The
captains Of the Spanish vessels and the
spanish government protested with energy |
against the occupation. The Spanish gun. |
boats cleared the decks for action, and the |
Aanilla
WAS ABOUT TO FIRE
upon the German gunboat, when she was |
ignalled to desist, which she did most re- |
A third Spanish vessel, the |
Velastoro. has arrived at zap bay. The
news causes the widest excitement through.
nut Spain. Crowds gathered In the streets
II Madrid all night long, frantically gesticu-
ating and calling the Emperor William,
he Crown Prince and Bismarck the vilest |
James, several thousand people shouting, |
Death to Bismarck" and "Vipa Espana r.
The German Embassy was completely mob
'ed. The furniture and mirrors were dashed
o pieces. The people were almost foaming
i their mouths with frenzy. Several Of the
oberest Spsniards, with whom correspond
mt talked, were confident that the affair
must now end either In war or revolution.
SPAIN WILL NOT ARBITRATE.
LONDON, Sept. 5.-The Berlin correspond
mt says: "Spain has finally and decidedly
eclined to submit the Carolines affair 10
rbitration. Spain argues that the question
( Spanish Jurisdiction over the islands has
een fact too we'll known TO admit Of dis
nssion. The German Government officials
ILL scout The idea Of war over the dispute.
PARIS, Sept. 5.-Tbe French Minister of
'oreign Affairs has telegraphed the French
at Madrid to observe the great
st prudence during the difficulties at Madrid
u suc SbIOiiuc kuAtf1. me eFcUto III MAus /
Id are causing . sensation 10 this city.
arbitration for the settlement Of the Caro-
mes question is now considered impossible,
nd the position Of King Alfonso and bis
linistry Is regarded IS precarious. The
,ading Spanish residents in this city say
nat war between Germany and Spain, or .
Is now certain.
La France and lie Paris say that Alfonso
Ill be overthrow unless he heads the war
Arty. .s bttta
GERMANY PUTS ON WAR PAINT.
BERLIN, Sept. 5.-The National Zeitung,
'mmenting on the scenes enacted In Madrid !.
q receipt Of the news Of the German occu-
ltion Of Zap, says that Spain must give /,
ermany necessary satisfaction for the
rents Of last evening. The other papers
. silent in regard 70 the affair. /,
viii Not be Allowed.
WARRINGTON, Sept. Al have Just seen q
very queer bill come to the Treasury De- \
lrtment for auditing" observed Third O
assistant Williams To your corresDondent / 1,