New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-18

rFLrGRAMs or SYMPATHY WITH THE LATTER
SENT FROM PROVINCIAL GARRIsoNS-TIIE
RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY OFFERED
AFTER THE PREMIER HAD REFUSED THE
DEMAND OF OFFICERS FOR VENICE
ANCE on THE PRFSs-THE WAR
MINISTER'S PLEA FOR THE
RIOTERS CAUSES TROUBLE.
London. March 1.-THE United Press CORE
sponden in Madrid teegraphs late this evening
that the whole Sagasta Cabinet has resigned
and General Martinez de Campos has been APP
pointed Captan-General Of Madrid. Genera
Campos will take command of the troops ana
probably will be the next Premier there is a
general feeling that strong hand IN the "oF-
ernment is an Imperative necessity Just now
During the final council of the Sagasta Cabinet
a committee of officers went TO the council-room
and asked for the Premier. They demanded that
h. s,,ppress the "Resumen." which had published
reflections upon the courage Of the officers corps.
and propose 10 Parliament severely repressve
press laws. The Premier declined 10 make any
such concessions. lie reported the officers de-
mands to the Council and after a brief discus
sion the Ministers decided 10 resign The upset
was due primarily 10 the ill-feeng reused be-
tween the civil and military authorities by the
military raids the newspaper Offices yester-
day. The present colonial complications also
added 10 the difficulties Of the Ministry.
General Campos has just ordered back 10 their
barracks all the officers who at this moment
llI5 p m.-stand in groups in the streets Officers
Of the provincial garriscns have begun telegraph
ing expressions of congratulation and sympathy
10 their comrades in the capital
N addressing Congress last evening during the
debate on the military eXcesses. the Minister OF
War tried u palliate the conduct Of the riotous
officers. He accused the Spanish press Of ciiti-
Cling the army and its generals more severely
than was customary with the press Of any other
country.
His Plea for the rioters caused a considerable
disturbance in the Chamber. The reporters be-
gan nulnuring when he made his first excuses.
and gradually Increased their protest until the
President threatened to have the press gallery
cleared. The reporters held hasty consulta-
ton. then rose and left the house in a body. The
editors and directors of the whole Madrid press
met an hour later Many Of them Deputies
or Senator's and they left their seats in the
Cortes TO attend the meeting. The speakers
criticised severely the inaction of the Govern
ment during the riots. Some of the speeches
We're 50 bitter that no reports oi them can ne
published
The governments failure to interfere with the
riOting officers. not due. however. entirely
10 disiIclination to act. The Ministers and local
officials could count only upon the police to
cute their orders. : the Civil Guard refused
10 proceed against the officers. The city has been
in a ferment Of excitement all day. Crowds have
filled the streets and places Of public resort Such
r conflict between the army and the civilians has
not been known before since the Restoration.
The progress Of affairs is watched with the keen
est interest from the palace. The Queen Regent
was greatly affected by The reports Of Yester-
days disorder She has conferred repeatedly
with Sagasta and General Campos.
The Times's" correspondent in Madrid is in
clined to take sides with the officers in their cam
paign against the newspaper men. lie says
The Madrid editors are culpably lax as regards
publishing contributions from outsiders. Inc!
leave almost unlimited power in the hands or
INEXPERIENCED and indiscreet reporters. Thousands
of officers were present at the Military club in
Madrid last night. and t. is understood that lots
were drawn to determine who should challenge
the offending journalists"
London. March 1S.-The United Press CORE
spondent in Madrid telegraphs at O'Clock this
morning:
General CanpOs has issued an order absolutely
f0rDdding the officers to make any denonstra- :
tion. he has taken other measures. and has tod
the Queen Regent that he is ready 10 answer
fully for the maintenance of order Thanks 10
his energy and prestige. the officers nave been
reduced 10 obedience. The military conflict Is
virtually ended. as the press is concerned
CampOs will apply the military code 10 news
papers insulting the army. He has declined the
task Of forming Ministry unless other political
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