Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-06
SPAIN FIGHTING-MAD
OYER THE CAROLINEISLANDS.
Inc Landing ofthe Germans nj yap-Ris IN
madrid-German Court OF Arms Torn Down

aud Burned.
lBy cable to the Dispatch.l
MADRID, September 5.-A sensation
was caused here this morning on receipt
OF the important news from the Caroline
Islands. The Spanish war-ships reached
zap, one of the islands, on the 2lst
ultlmo, and prepared to occupy it in the
name of Spain. The Spanish officers
were dilatory in landing the troops, and
on the 18th Of the same month the
German gunboat arrived. Although it
was O'Clock in the evening the German
commander instantly landed body Of
marines and sailors and hoisted the
German flag over the island. The
Spanish officials made an energetic pro-
test against the action Of the German
commander, and on the latter's refusal
to recede from the position he had
taken. telegraphed to Madrid for in
structions.
A conflict between the Germans and
Spaniards at zap is feared. On receipt
of the above news the Ministers were
Immediately summoned to a Cabinet
council. and King Alfonzo was advised
Of the strained situation.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT IL MADRID.
MADRID, September 5.-Excitement
over the German occupation of Zap
is intense. and the populace are wild
with rage. A large crowd gath
cred in front of the German En-
bassy, attacked the building, and
tore down the coat-of-arms and dragged
il through the streets TO Puerta Del Sol.
where they burned it in front Of the
Offices of the Minister of the Interior,
amid yells of " Down with Germany"
After venting their spleen there the mob
proceeded to the French Embassy and
cheered frantically. The crowd had by
this time grown to considerable proper
tons, and, fears being entertained Of a
serious riot, troops were ordered out to
clear the streets. The crowd slowly
retired before the military, but a riot
at any moment is feared. Ffty.six of
the leaders ofthe mob were arrested be-
fore the crowd retired. The council Of
Ministers has adopted proposition to
court martial the Governor Of zap and
commanders Of two Spanish war-ships
which arrived there on the Dist. The
Spanish gunbOats at zap cleared decks
for action. and the Manila was about to
open fire upon the German gunboat,
when she was signalled to deSiSt, which
she did moStrcluctantly. 4 third Span
ish vessel. the Velastone, has arrived
nat zap bay. This news causes the
widest excitement throughout Spain.
Crowds gathered in the streets of Ma
drid all night long, frantically gesticu-
latipg ard calling Emperor William.
the Crown Prince, and Bismarck the
yilest names. several thousand people
shouting. " Death to Bismarck and
" IRA EspGad."
IMTORTANT MEETING OF LIBERALS.
MADRID. September ; An i'm
pol;ant meeting OF leading Liberals was
held to-day at the residence Of Senior
S,gasta. After discussing the Caro-
line question it was resolved that the
occupation of the island of zap by the
German gunboat should be considered
equivalent TO a declaration of war :;
that if r crisis in the Government
should occur and the Liberals be called
into power they would withdraw Count
dc Eenomar. Spanish Ambassador at
Berlin. and hand Count Salms Some
waldo, the German Ambassador at
Madrid. his passports. The reSolu-
tons also declared that the Liberals
would order the Spanish authorities at
the PHILIPPINES to recover the territory
in the Caroline islands taken possession
OF by Germany, aud to use force if
necessary to regain 1t. The adoption
of the above resolutions has created
great sensation. The Government has
dismissed from service by telegraph the
commanders Of the two Spanish NEIL
oEwar stationed at Zap.
KING ALFON~o'S RETURN.
MADRID, September j.-Count Salms
sinnewalde, the German Ambassador,
has returned to the legation in this city
from La Grania. He was escorted by
a strong military guard. King Alfonso
has also returned to the city.
MADRID. September 5.-A later
dispatch respecting the German occu-
patton of Zap states that the Governor
Of that island wished to resist the land
ing of German marines and sailors.
but the commander of the Spanish
man-oEwar Sangucntin. which was the
only vessel Of that nationality in the
haIbor at the time. refused to agree
with the Governor as to the adoption
Of such course as to lend the latter
assistance. 1t is generally believed
the commander Of the Spanish man-oi-
war Neasco, which was expected at
Ysp On the 10Th Of August, carries
With him energetic orders.
The Ministers and civil and military
authorities met King Alfonso at the
depot on his arrival in this city. Large
crowds of people lined the route taken
by the royal party in going from the
depot to the palace, and shouted,
Lorg live Spain" The King was re-
peatedly greeted with cheers, and, not
withstandlng the excitement, the most
perfect order prevailed.
BERLIN. September j.-The Ma
Gonai Zeaulg, commenting upon the
scenes enacted in Madrid on the receipt
Of the news Of the German occupation
Of zap, says " Spain must give Ger
many necessary satisfaction for the
events Of last evening"
ARORREyOLCTION NOW EXPECTED
PARIS, September 5.-The events IN
Madrid are causing sensation IN this
city. Arbitration for the settlement of
the Caroline questiOnis now considered
impossible. and the position OF King
Alfonso and his Ministry is regarded as
precarious. Leading Spanish residents
in this city say that war between Ger
many and Spain or a revolution is now
certain.
The GERMAN LEGATION Ar MADRID.
MADRID. September 1.-The Ger
man Location, !. ouarde1 nv cavalry in