The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-09
MORE GLASS
Broken by Excited and Enthu-
siastic Spaniards.
United States COnsuFs House at
Bilbao Attacked.
OVER $4,000 PEOPLE
Surround the Consulate, But
Are Headed Off
By the Police Before Serious
Damage is Done.

BILBAO, Spain, March 9.-There was
another anti American riot here today
and it was of graver importance than the
previous so-called distur Dances, caused
by the action o; the congress of the Uni
ted States in regard to Cuba. About 49,
900 people took part this afternoon in
the popular demonstration.
The excitement was started by a
group of young men at a street corner,
who began cheering every soldier
who passed by. Their conduct was
soon initiated by other groups of people
until every soldier seen was cheered by
the crowds. and some musicians who re-
fused to repeat the national anthem were
hustled, beaten and otherwise maltreated
The excitement increased and riotous
groups formed in the main streets cheer
ing for Spain and denouucing the United
States.
The authorities did everything DOS
sible to maintain order. Almost
the entire police force was turned
out as soon as the populace
assumed 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 demonstration of sympa-
thy with the army the crowds had ARMED
| themselves with sticks and cudgels, and
their numbers were so great that the
police were swept aside, and an immense
| crowd gathered on the leading thorough
fare and marched towards the residence
of the United States consul, shouting
Long live Spain" "Down with the Yam
KEGS"
On their way to the consuPs residence
they hurled stones through the windows
| of stores and private residences, over
! turned number of vehicles, pulled sew
eral mounted policemen from their
horses and generally behaved ia the mosS
| threatening manner.
! Stores dealing in American goods re-
| ceiVed the most attention from the nO b
and the windows OF the consuFs house
were badly shattered, although the police
| defended the building.
| The mob then proceeded in the direc-
| tion of the United States consulate, evi-
| IDENTIFY intending 10 stone that building
/ as well. But the officials had taken the
| precautiou to send Il strong force OF po-
| lice to guard that building and another
| detachment of police was stationed
| across the streets leading to the consul =
ate. Therefore when the mob neared
| the United States consulate it was
confronted by the police with drawn
swords The mob halted and then
| began pelting the police most vigorously
with stones aud pieces of brick The po-
! lcemen, however, held their ground and
| a squad of the officers charged the riot
ers The latter began by firing pistols AT
the policemen, two OF whom were wound
ed. This caused the police to charge
in body, and using their swords WIN
| good effect the rioters were dispersed,
| yelling and hooting at the authorities
| and shouting, "Down with the Yankees"
and Long live Spain" The police, whO
made a number of arrests, experienced
considerable difficulty in escorting their
prisoners 10 the depot. During the whole
| afternoon there was more or less disturb
ance. 1t was decided to keep both the
police proper and The gendarmes con-
! fined to the barracks until further orders
as there seemed to be danger of another
| outbreak. The United States consulate
| is now guarded by strong detachment
of gendarmes, armed with carbines, re-
volvers, and swords, and they have in
structions to protect the consulate at any
cost