Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-09
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN AND GERMANY.
k'rs Alfonso Exprssss. Confidence in Ills
Cutlssst.

Arg Alfonso Expresses Confidence in Ills
Cabluss.
by Cable to the DIspatch.l
MADRID, September SAN autbo-
rized report is published that at the
Cabinet council Senior Canovas Del Cas-
tillo told King Alfonso that unless he
trusted the ministry he would summon
senor Segasta, whose energy would
probably bring about . rupture with
Germany and increase the popularity
OF King Alfonso. At the same time he
deprecated sucha course until diplomacy
had been exhausted. King Alfonso, with
out hesitation, decided he had confidence
in Senior Canovas's Cabinet, and would
maintain it in preference to popularity
with the people at the expense Of
bloodshed. His Majesty was convinced
that Emperor William would meet him
half way in his desire for peace. King
Alfonso telegraphed Count Benemar,
the Spanish Ambassador at Berlin, ac-
cordingly. Court and official circles
are confident that either by means Of
an arbiter or negotiations Spain will re-
tain possession of the Caroline Islands.
PROBABILITY OF A NEW PREMIER.
LONDON, September 8.-Though the
report that General Lopez Dominguez
has succeeded to the head Of the Spanish
Government isnot verified, it is general
ly believed that he will be appointed
Premier. He is the only general who
is able to suppress the present popular
agitation, or, if out of Office, could coun-
teract King Alfonso's desire for peace
with Germany. Hei is very able off,
Ger, and has great influence with the
army in either direction.
TALK OF REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.
PARIS. September 8.-A majority
Of the newspapers in this city expect
that the strong snti-German feeling
provoked throughout Spain by the Ca
rolires affair will result in revolution
in that country, as the people manifest
hostile feeling towards King Alfonso
and his Ministry for their action re-
spectiDg the German occupation of zap.
Ex-Queen Isabella, of Spain, in an
interview expressed herself as very
hopeful Of an amicable settlement Of
the difficulty between Spain and Ger
many.
GERMANY'S DEMAND FOR REPARA-
TON.
MADRID, September 8.-Germany's
demand for reparation for the insult to
the German Embassy here on Saturday
was received to-day. The note is
couched in very reasonable terms.
Spain's note in reply, which was dis
patched tonight, expresses deep regret
at the occurrence Of the incident; says
that the offenders will be prosecuted
and punished, and that those response
bic for the safety of the Embassy have
been arrested and dismissed from the
service, and condemns the action Of
the riotous mob. Meanwhile prepara-
tons for the event Of war continue.
Orders have been given for reports on
all troops available for service.
THE EVACUATION or YAP ORDERED.
PARIS. September 8.-The Figaro
and Gouiois state that the commander
Of the German gun-boat who recently
occupied Zap has been ordered by his
Government to eyacuate it. The set
Element Of the difficulty. both papers
say, is due to Emperor William S having
taken initiative steps towards bringing
about peaceful solution of the affair.
BRIEF NOTES.
MADRID, September s.-Public opin-
ion here unanimously deprecates the
arbitration Of the Caroline dispute.
The commander Of the Spanish man
of-war Velasco, which was expected to
arrive at Zap on August 2Sth, was
under orders to regain possession Of that
island. News from zap is anxiously
awaited.
Yesterday evening, the police dis
persed numerous bands Of youths who
were paradiDg the streets and decrying
Germany.
The municipal authorities Of BARGE
Iona have adopted resolutions denOunc-
ing the action of the German Govern
ment.