The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-10
Twelve Thousand People Battle with
the Police. hut Fail 90 Reach the
United states Consulate.
MANY ON BOTH SIDES HURT
MANIFEsT0 FROM spANEARDs IN
CUBA EXPRESSING INDIGNATION.
Condemnation Of the ssCalumnia-
American Goods to Be Boycotted-


powerless TO prevent demonstrations
against the United States. There was an
other anti-Yankee riot at Bilbao yesterday,
and IL was of greater importance than the
Treviors so-ca.led riotous disturbances
caused by the action OF the Congress Of the
United States in regard to Cuba. About
twelve thousand people took part Yesterday
afternoon in the popular demonstration.
The excitement was started by group of
young men at street corner, who began
cheering every soldier that passed by. Their
conduct was soon initiated by other groups
CT people, until every soldier seen was
cheered by the crowds. and some musicians
who refused 10 play the national anthem
were hustled, beaten and otherwise mall
treated The excitement increased, and
groups formed I'm the main streets, cheer
ing for Spain and denorncing the United
States. The authorities did every thing pos
sible 10 maintain order. Almost the entire
police force was turned out as soon as the
pcpu.ace assumed a threatening aspect, and
the rioters were dispersed again and again.
Eventually. however. the mob became so
numerous and excited that the police were
almost helpless.
After the first demonstrations OF SYM
pathy with the army the crowds had armed
themselves with sticks and cudgels and
their numbers were so great that the po-
lice were swept aside and an immense
crowd gathered on the leading thorough
fares and marched towards the residence OF
the United States consul. shouting Long
live Spcin!' Down with the Yankees
On their way to the consuis residence they
hurled stones through the windows o.
stores and private residences overturned
a number Of vehicles pulled several mount-
cd policemen from their horses, and gen.
orally behaved in the most threatening
na1rer. Stores dealing In American goods
received the most attention from the mob.
and the windows of the consurs house were
badly shattered. although the police de-
Tended the building. The mob then pro-
ceeded in the direction of the United States
consulate evidently intending to stone that
building as well. But the authorities had
taken the precaution to send strong force
of police to guard the building. and an
other detachment Of police was stationed
across the streets leading TO the consulate.
Therefore. when the mob neared the Unit
ed States consulate II was confronted by
the police. with drawn swords The mob
halted and then began peiting the police
most vigorously with stones and pieces os
brick. The policemen. however. he'd theis
ground, and squad of officers charged
the rioters. The latter began firing pistols
at the policemen. two of whom were
wounded. This caused the police to charge
in a body, and. using their swords with
good effect, the rioters were dispersed,
yelling and hootins at the authorities and
shouting Down with the Yankeesr and
Long live SPAIN
The police. who made a number OF ar
rests, experienced considerable difficulty In
escorting iheir prisoners TO the depots.
During the whole aftel noon there was more
both the police proper and the gendarnses
confined to their barracks until further or
ders. as there seemed to be danger Of an
other outbreak. The United States con-
sulate is now guarded by a strong detach-
ment of gendarmes armed with caroines.
reyolvers and swords, and they have in-
structions to protect the consulate at any
cost
The turbulent element in Bilbao continued
TO defy the authorities to-day and made y.o-
lent demonstrations In spite of tho armed
threat of the gendarInes Tae disorders
were renewed near the American consulate
and determined effort was made 70 reach
The gendarmes showed equal determination
in frustrating this attempt and succeeded
But this was not done without serious
collision between the mob and sne gen.
darmes in which twenty of the former are
known to have been injured. though Il -
not stated that any fatalities resulted Nine
of the gendarmes were also injured. With
this rebuff the mob drew of. But the in
ha5itants OF Bilbao are still in a turbulent
mood and the police authorities fnd II
necessary to take every precaution 10
guard against injury being done 10 trs
United States consulate.
Elsewhere in Spain the situation bears 4
more tranquil aspect and the question OF
the action OF the United States on Cuba -
regarded in a calmer mood.
a report found currency to-day that tie
United States minister, Mr.. Taylor. had l. II
Madrid, but this proved TO be wholly with
out foundation
A dispatch from Havana says that the
insurgents are in a demoralized condition
and are seeking flight towards the eastern
portion OF the island.
Manifesto from Spanin rsIs.
HAVANA, March s.-The Spanish Casino
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