The sun., 1896-10-16
SPANISH rHREArs.
The Foolish Riuster or - Country That
Cannot subdue Cubn.

Cannot Subduo Cubn.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 15.-Tho mcnaclnR ien-
Runge that Is used toward the United Stetes'
from time to time. by rersonaRcs OF Importance
In Spain, Is always regarded with interest mere.
1t has never been affected by the Spanish Minis
ter to this Government, Senior Dupuy oe Lonie'
who is n man Of prudent demeanor and cautious
speech, well informed of American sentiment
in tho case Of Cuba. The Minister lie very
influential with the Cleveland Administrn-
tion, and is careful to preserve close inti-
macy with the State Department. In order
that he may gain ends which are desirable Tor
Spain. 1t was through his agency that Mr..
Cleveland was led TO disregard tue belligerency
resolutions passed by Congress- and that Senator
Sherman was induced to change his attitude
toward Cuba, and that the Navy Department
was impelcd to adopt extraordinary measures
for preventing the departure OF slips carrying
arms or other supplies for tho service OF the
Cuban insurgents, and that suspected parties
have been arrested at New York. Philadelphia,
and other places. But the Minister always op-
crates through the more effective arts of
diplomacy, and never INDUCES in any language
that would defeat the object lie has In view.
But there are functonnrics of tho Spanish
Government at Madrid who are less astute. and
not 30 we'll informed upon American affairs or
so we'll acquainted with the American character
and the power OF the United States. A man of
not less distinction than Premier Canovas del
Castillo gave an omnous hint In speech made
at the recent session of the Cortes: 1T fs not
the Cuban insurrection only that we must
meet" hO said, when urging the passage or O
budget Of huge proportions: "wo must prepare
also for possible mergencies. for probable con-
iicts." When afterward asked for an expla-
nation Of these words he remarked: Tho
Government of Spain must prepare for
probable and transcendent events" Every
member OF the Cortes who heard these utter
ances knew that they were directed toward tho
United States; and 1t was because of this
knowledge that the Cortes authorized the Gov
ernment to effect the extraordinary loan of
5000. 900. 900. So great was the effect Of Sefior
Canovas's speech that many people regarded IL
prelude To proclamation Of war against
this country.
Sehor Mo-et y PrenderEast expressed the opin-
ion that the monarchy would not stand alone In
n war for its life. ANY quarrel between Spain
and America" he said. would call forth the
protection of the European powers for Spain. as
fighting the cause of the Old World against the
Monroe doctrine. We emust hold Cuba or perish"
Sehor Leon y Castillo spoke bitterly Of the
humiliation Of Spain. and called upon the Min
istry to make immediate demands upon tho
Government at Washington.
The chief organ of the Premier at Madrid Of
fered an explanation OF his utterances as follows:
when Sehor Canovas speaks of possible emer-
gences and Of the necessity of placing Spain's
navy upon footing strong enough to fight that
OF n powerful nation he refers to the possibility
Of war with the United States and he surely
would not disturb the country were not his
words supported by his knowledge OF the situa-
tion. The thought of war with the American
Union is the subject of official declarations"
Marshal Martinez Campos has not at any
time supported the policy of menace. and has
sought rather to secure reforms for Cuba than to
stimulate Spanish animosity against the United
States.
When Sedor Sagasta was asked for his opin-
ion he replied that. like Premier Canovas he
was apprehensive OF trouble with America,
~, ~. spain, musL naSe reason
on her side and must then maintain her rights
with the greatest energy"
Up TO he present time the responsible poiti-
clans OF Span retain the attitude which they
would not be fair to say that it is attitude OF
insolence. but 1t is certainly one Of an uuvicld-
From irresponsible politicians there yet
comes. rs there has come for eighteen months,
clio which Cervantes cartcatured in tho knight
of La Mancha. These irresponsible parties would
their cities. sink their navy. and give them a
! Lesson such as spain has so often delivered to
other adversaries in other times. The shouting
OF these pot-house valiants Is undeserv!nE even
of smile.
Ihe SpaniaTds had hope during part OF the
summer that some one of the grea, powers
would join them IN belligerent opposition TO the
Monroe doctrine. They have given up the
hope. England and France. as well as Spain.
have colonies in the West Indies: but neither OF
these countries could be induced to help spain
to hold Cuba At this timr. indeed. the inan-
ciers Of London and Paris refuse even to loan
Spain the money needed to save her from fall
Not long ago there were men of promi-
nence in spain VII" entertained the opinion
relief by breaking M the Cuban iusurrection.
They were not aware OF his powerlessness to DO
belle % hat Mr. Cieveaad. % WON '"e they they had rs
garded as Spain's last hope. would desert her in
her hour of need. He too, must be given up by
As to the bei!icose raving against the United
States which Is yet heard at Havana. in the
Casino ESpREol and in some of the papers, IL is
truly tragl-comic. One or another OF Weylrr's
organs. is constantly yelling for war. while
nc"mpeent en"rais ti under Weyi~rs c"mmand IN
occasionally blows blast of defiance 20 this
without danger to any body on either side.
Itneed not be doubted that the Spanish pre-
sentiments Of Spain toward this country
than any other man who has recently
might be expccted. When it is considered tha, II
Spain were to be involved in ~ great war he
crown Which, in his opinion rests tse upon Se
head of usurper. The Yankees are arro-
CANT ~ ,ad h the GETGe Don in the ineryieTy
take a, different attitude toward the United
States" " Her american policy Is weak. where
Carlos. Don who will not alarm even the
Cleveland Administration.
1t is disagreeable TO listen to the empty
threats that are made at Madrid and Havana.
Recent Communications received at the State
Department give reason TO believe that they
will not be heard much longer: for even the
Spanish Prem er In the Government has come
out. ana cannot make her voice heard as far us
Washington.