The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-03
Mobs Repeatedly Dispersed at BARGE
Iona While Again Attempting to
Wreck Our Consulate.
ACTIVITY AT DOCK YARDS
SPANISH NAVAL SQUADRON TO DE
SENT TO CUBA AT ONCE
And Mail Steamers to BE Equipped as
Auxiliary Cruisers Sentiment
at European Capitals.
Especial Cable Letter.)

MADRID, March 2.AAlthough no Ameri-
can consulates were stoned to-day and the
United States legation in this city was not
harmed, the feeling of the people against
the ''insolent Yankees'-a term used by the
students-was as strong as ever. In fact,
had it not been for the prompt action Of
the authorities, it is probable the American
minister here and the United States con-
suls and commercial agents throughout the
country would have been grossly insulted
and some, perhaps, injured bodily. A num-
ber of students, during the afternoon, as
sembled in front of the university with the
purpose of making demonstration against
tbs United States and their intention was
to mob the United States legation. But the
authorities got wind of the affair and a
strcng force Of police was turned out, all the
streets leading to the legation were blocked
and the students were warned that rioting
would be severely punished. The same pre-
cautions were taken in other cities and at
Barcelona the American consulate was
closely guarded all day.
The animosity of the people against the
United States is being fed by the news
papers which are printing singing criticisms
of the action of Congress in adopting res
olutions in favor of Cuban belligerency.
The newspapers are also catering to national
pride by boasting about the prowess of the
Spanish army and navy. The press confirms
the report that a Spanish naval squadron,
consisting of four cruisers and dispatch
boat, is to be sent to Cuba without delay.
In addition, Spanish naval officers and
marines are to be attached to the Spanish
mail boats, which are to be armed and
equipped as auxiliary cruisers. The greatest
activity is being displayed in the govern
ment dock yard and every preparation pos
sible is being made by the naval and mill
tary forces for the most serious eventuali-
ties. To add to the excitement it was an
nounced here this evening that a number
of Italian ship owners have offered, in event
Of war, to provide Spain with steamships to
be used as privateers.
This city is quiet tonight the prompt
measures taken by the authorities to sup
press all disorders and prevent demonstra-
tions and the large forces of police present
everywhere having proved to the people
that lawless acts would not be tolerated.
The large Sunday crowds OF idlers which
lent themselves to every passing excitement
Yesterday, have not been a factor in the
situation to-day, and most of the people
have gone about their usual weekday voca-
tions. The abortive attempt of disorderly
students to make a demonstration before
the United States legation has been the
only overt act here, though the excitement
of the public mind over the Cuban question
still runs high.
The day has not been so quiet elsewhere in
Spain and attempts at noisy demonstrations
of protest against the United States are
reported from several points. Barcelona has
maintained the reputation it made yester-
day for fomenting unfriendly demonstra-
tons against the United States and the
mounted gendarmes have been kept busy
patrolling the city and dispensing gatherings
of persons plotting to wreak their wrath
on the representatives OF the United States
government in that city Renewed attempts
were made by crowds during the day tc
do violence to the United States consulate
They were repeatedly charged by the police
| and dispersed, only to form in some other
| place with persistent determination TO dc
| their will on the consulate Such tenacty OF
purpose indicates that mischief makers arr
| at work in the crowd 10 make them follow
| up their hostile course against the con.
| su.ate.
| The Impartial to-day declares that the
| utterances of the United States Senate con.
| sst In an unqualified and unreasonins
provocation" adding: IF the desire for wal
| was in response to a fault committed by
| Spain the Senator'S would be accomplishing
| their duty. But no provocation has beer
| gwen to the United States and the Amer
| cans judge rashly of the results OF Span
| ish-American war. The distasteful language
| of the Senate ought not to surprise any
one. United States Senators are accustomed
| TO exchange insults without crossing sword:
| or exchanging balls. These are the towards
| who are seeking war and one awaits deatr
with more coolness with a good conscience
| than with pockets filled with dollars" II
| conclusion the Imparcial counsels the Span
| iards to reserve their strength and energic.
| for an opportune moment
| FL Liberal says it is impossible to compar,
| the recognition OF the secessionisfs with tn,
| Cubans and. in explaining this assertion. re-
| marks: "Then America warmly congratu
! lated Spain as "A noble and honest friend
| Can we do the same to the Senate and Presi
| dent Cleveland?
The Heraldo says that the President o.
| the republic Of Ecuador has asked the Queer
Regent OF Spain TO grant the independents.
| of Cuba. The consul for Ecuador says III,
| Heraldos story is untrue.
Dispatches received here from Havaus
say that the newspapers of that city arr
unanimous in condemnlng the action Of thu