Evening star., 1896-03-02
THE CASE OF SPAIN
Comments on the Barcelona Incident
'''' in Official Circles.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY DENIED
No Notice Will Probably Be Taken
of the Occurrence.
VIEWS AT THE CAPITOL
GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY DENIED
VIEWS AT THE CAPITOL

The excitement in Spain over the action
of the United States Senate, leading up to
the insult to the United States consulate at
Barcelona, fails to find corresponding
reflex in Washington, at least in official
circles, and almost everywhere the feeling
Is general that the affair is not one which
must necessarily lead to hostilities 1t ap-
pears that Secretary Olney was officially
advised of the outbreak at Barcelona early
yesterday evening in the following cable
gram from United States Minister Hannis
Taylor at Madrid:
Minister CT state has just called to ex-
press deep regret that mob has insulted
Barcelona consulate, breaking windows,
and has offered complete reparation He
informed me that government on its own
legation and my residence. l have asked
no protection
senior de LOme'a Assurance.
From the terms of the ministers; mes
sage it would seem that either himself or
United States Consul Bowen at barcelona
had previously cabled a brief statement Of
the attack upon the consulate, but If So
the message could not be obtained here
is certain that the Spanish minister here
Se1or de LONE, was early informed OF The
trouble at home and lost no time yesterday
In communicating to Secretary Olrey the
facts, with an assurance that his govern
mcnt could be relied upon to do everything
that the proprfeties required to atone for
the insult offered to our consulate OF
course, President Cleveland was at once
advised OF the state of affairs in Spain
and later i'll the evening Secretary Olney
communicated the facts to a few members
OF the cabinet at his own house, where
they had gathered for dinner.
What is regarded as the best ;ndca ton
that no serious trouble is expected TO fol-
low this Barcelona incident is afforded by
the course of affairs in the Navy and War
departments, which. ran along today in the
usual quiet and formal manner without
the slightest sign of preparation of ships
or troops or military stores. which might
be expected if 1t were felt that an efncr-
Sency existed.
No Further Official Notice.
The prompt action of the Spanish govern
ment in SO completely meeting the de-
mands of outraged international etiquette
is given as the reason for the ass nlption
by our government of this serene and
forbearing attitude, and in view of the
thoroughHess of the apology for an Incl
dent that was clearly without Off cial sane
ton and is chargeable to irresponsible
students on a holiday. it is regarded in
official circles as improbable that or gov
ernment will take further notice of the
affair beyond 1nstructing Minister Taylor
to acknowledge in suitable terms our ac-
ceptance of the Spanish disclaimer.
The Senate Debate,
So far as can be learned the Spanish gov
ernment has not officially taken notice of
the proceedings and debate in the Senate
last week upon the Cuban resolutions, and
it can be stated that our government Ger
tainly does not expect to have the subject
matter OF discussions in our Congress made
the basis of remonstrances from any for
elgn power. Such action would surely be
regarded as an unwarrantable Interference
In the 1nterna. affairs of our government
1t is recalled that early in our history the
administration in unmiS taxable terms laid
down the doctrine that it would resent ary
attempt by other nations to question the
right of free debate in our Congress.
Our Representation In Spain.
In view of the intensity Of Spanish feel
ing against Americans at present steps
will promptly be taken TO insure the pro-
lection of the governments representatives
ir Spain as well as of all citizens of the
United States who may be temporarily So
journing there. The official representatio ton
OF the United States in Spain at present is
as fellows:
At Madrd-Mr. Hanns Taylor of Ala
bama, ervoy extraordinary and minister
lenipotentiary: II. Clay Armstrong of
Alabama, secretary of legation; Capt j.
II. H. Perkins, military attache, and Lieut.
Commander r. P. Rodgers. naval attache
Isnacio F. Hernandez of Spain is vice con-
sui.
At Barcelona-Herbert w. Bowen of New
YORK, consul general; Henry II. Rider of
Spain, deputy consul general.
At Csdiz-Chas. j.. Adams of NIississippi
consul; VIM. W. Wysor of Virginia, vice
consul
At Alicante-Wm. L. Giro of Spain, con-
sui. and John l.. Giro of Massachusetts,
vice consul.
At Carthagena-Cirilo Molina of Spain.
consul and Alberta Molina of Spain, vice
&C Esul.
At Corunna-Julio Harmony of New
York, consul; Raimundo Molina of Spain
vice consul.
At Denia-Andrew F. Fay of New York
consul, and Ambrose Bordehose of SPAIN
vice consul.
At Malaga-David n. Burke of Vermont
consul and Thomas r. Geary of Spain
wee consul.
There are also number of consular Off
GERS In Cuba, Canary Islands, Philippine
Islands and Porto Rico, as well as MANY
commercial agents scattered throughout
Spain and its dominions
Mr.. Taylor Careful and Prudent.
Mr.. Hannis Taylor who occupies the re-
sponsible post of United States minister %
Spain, is regarded at the State Department
as a careful and prudent officer, who can
be depended upon to conduct the pending
delicate negotiations, involving as they do
a possible rupture between the two coun-
tries, in wise and patriotic manner He is
specially we'll fitted for his task, because of
his thorough acquaintance with interna-
tlonal law and procedure He is the au-
thor of a. history Of the English constitu-
ton which has been accepted as an au-
thority on that subject, and his extensive
knowledge of constitutional law was dem
onstrated in an argument he made before
the United States Supreme Court several
years ago. in opposition to the course Of
the government in closing the mails against
the Louisiana lottery. Although the court
decided against him he was generally con-
graduated upon the strength OF his argu-
ment. He is a resident Of Alabama and
was appointed to his present position in
April, 1893. Senator Morgan, Assistant
Secretary Adee of the State Department
and Mr.. Mallet-Prevost, secretary of the
Venezuela commission, speak In the high
est terms of his character and ability. At
the State Department he is described as
.4'a safe man.
!, Consul Bowen Conservative.
Mr.. Herbert Bowen, the United States con-
ssufReeheral at Barcelona, Is also spoken of
safe o0ncorvatfvo man