The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-02

meeting ndQ broken uD a large NUMBER
OF those who had listened to the words
glorifying Spain and denouncing the
United states proceeded to the American
consulate where they gave vent 10 their
patriotism by Stoning the building, much
TO the damage of the windows thereof.
As IN previous mob demonstrations in
barcelona the police were almost impo-
tent to disperse the rioters. who did about
as they pleased. In the evening there was
another outburst of disapDroval of the
United States and all things American.
This time it took the form of publicly dis
honoring the American flag. The rioters
mad purchased somewhere a large Ameri-
can flag, which, after it had been dragged
through the streets was pulled TO pieces
amid cries Of Long Live Spain,' and
Down with the Americans" There is
still much excitement in the city.
AFTER this outrage on the flag of the
United States the mob became more vio-
lent and proceeded to the consulate,
where perfect voley of missiles was
directed against the shield over the door
way bearing the American coat of arms,
which was battered almost to pieces. The
mob in some way became possessed of
several American flags, which were de-
stroyed amid ribald jests and expressions
OF contempt for the nation they represent
ed. The situation was becoming more and
more threatening when reinforcements for
the guards at the consulate arrived in the
shape Of a detachment of mounted gem
darmes The crowd was ordered to dis
perse, which they sullenly refused to do,
Whereupon the gendarmes charged them
with drawn swords and put them to flight
several Of the rioters were injured by be-
ing trampled upon by the horses.
Until a late hour the boulevards were
thronged by an excited crowd singing the
Marsellaise and patriotic Spanish songs.
A dispatch from Havana to the I'M
parcial says that Capt. Gen. Weyler is
satisfied with the progress he is making
toward suppressing the insurrection. He
believes that it is the best policy to strike
at the root of the revolt before looping
off the branches. The dispatch adds that
spanish troops are constantly in pursuit
n and Ice
cording to the dispatch, are now in the
eastern part of the island, but are likely
to shortly go. to the northern portion, in
expectation of the arrival of American aid.
Admiral Berenger has ordered that the
training squadrons be held in readiness
for service. Its probable objective is
Cuba. Fifty merchant vessels will re-
ceiVe ornaments and will be used as
transports or cruisers should the necessi-
ty arise. Several captains in the mer-
chant service have offered to arm their
vessels and turn them into privateers in
the event of war.
A captain in Barcelona has informed the
government that if he be granted letters
of marque he will fit out and maintain at
his own cost swift steamer to prey upon
the maritime commerce of the United
States.
Minister Taylor was expected to attend
the opera last night, where he has box.
lie did not 60 however, as he learned
that hostile demonstration had been pre-
pared for him, and he thought it best to
not add fuel to the flame that is now burn
ing so brightly against the country he
represents.
There is a general feeling that Spain
must do something to avenge what she
considers an insult to her honor, but it
is thought that the government is too
cool-headed to be carried away by popu-
lar clamor. 1t viii take all the steps it
deems right and eXpedient to protect
Spanish interests, but will do nothing to
provoke a war with the United States.
The prime minister has announced that the
government has sufficient resources to con-
1..aN fI1. INrVk H.. -
May, when it will ask the Cortes to grant
a further credit
The impartial Independently to-day ad-
vises prudence, and eXhorts the ministry
to await events. 1t says: "If matters
reach the conclusion the Americans de-
sire the whole of Spain will rise
against the United States. Neither in the
Mediterranean, whose entrance we com
mand, nor on the Atlantic, will a single
American ship be safe, for we shall or
ganize prtVateerS on large scale. We
must not make noisy demonstration like
the Portuguese at the time of the dispute
with Great Britain. We conquered Napo-
leon by a system of guerilla warfare, and
we shall establish a system of privateers
that will conquer a mercantile nation on
the sea. The Americans are wrong to
judge Spain by her finances. There are
considerations superior to the revenues of
a country This article is illustrative of
the popular feeling.
There is no doubt, at least no expressed
doubt, of the perfect ability of Spain to
whip the United States, the resources
of which are not in the least understood
by the people generally of this country.
London, March 1.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard telegraphs that
he is able to state that if President Cleve-
land indorses the action of the Senate,
Spain intends to follow the same course
as was pursued by the United States
when the European governments recog-
niZed the belligerency of the south during
the war between the states of the United
fenses of Cuba will be increased and the
Spanish squadron at Havana will be re-
inforced by four iron-clads, two cruisers
and several gunboats.