Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-03

had previously cabled a brief statement OF
the attack upon the consulate. but II so the
cable could not be obtained here for publi-
cation. However that may be, II Is certain
that Minister de LONE was early Informed
OF the trouble at home and lost no time
yesterday in communicating to Secretary
Olney the facts with an assurance that his
government could be relied upon to do every
thing that the propricties required to atone
for the insult offered to our consulats. OF
course President Cleveland was at once ad-
vised Of the state Of affairs in Spain. and
| later in the evening Secretary Oney com
municated the facts to a few members OF
the cabinet a. his own house, where they
had gathered for dinner.
The best indication that no serious trouble
is expected to follow the barcelona incident
Is afforded by the course of affairs in the
Navy and War departments, where, this
morning. all is quiet without the slightest
sign of preparation of ships or troops or
military stores which might be expected If
n were felt that an emergency existed.
The prompt action of the Spanish govern
ment in so completely meeting the demands
Of outraged international etiquette no doubt
Is the reason for the assumption by our gov
erEment Of this serene and forbearing atti-
tude, and in view of the thoroughness of the
apology for the incident which was clearly
without official sanction and is chargeable to
irresponsible students on holiday, ii is i'm
probable that our government Will take
further notice OF the affair. beyond instruct
ing Minister Taylor to acknowledge in suit
able terms our acceptance of the Spanish
disclaimer.
The news of the Spanish disavowal con-
tanned in an Associated press bulletin sent
to the capitol was read with interest by
senator's and representatives. Senator Gray
Of the foreign relations committee said that
course was the only one for Spain to pursue.
He added that II was not the place for the
United States, big strong nation, to be-
come excited over the ebulitious of the peo-
pie of Spain. but calmly and dispassionately
to do our duty without regard to anything
that might be done by the people OF certain
communities in Spain.
UNITED STATES IS TO BLAME.
WASHINGTON. March 2.-Senor de LONE,
the Spanish minister, in the course of an
interview here today, said: THE rebellion
in Cuba would never have been a serious
matter at all had 1t not been FOR the inter
ference Of the United States. 1t never would
have passed the limits of mere riot had 1t
not been for the money, supplies. arms and
men that were sent from this country. Men
have gone from this. country with the as
surance that the United States would grant
belligerent rights to the Cubans and in all
probability send a fleet to Cuban waters
to support the insurgents. IA no time have
the authorities in this country given the
situation in Cuba fair investigation to
ascertain what the facts actually are. 1t
has been said that all Cubans are Interested
in the rebellion, but the truth of the mat
ter Is that there are seven Cuban generalo
aud several hundred Cuban officers fighting
in the Spanish army In Cuba. In fact, am
sure there are more Cuban officers in the
Spanish army than there are white leaders
among the insurgents