The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-03
NOVEL DEMAND FROM SPAIN
THIS GOVERNMENT ASKED To DIS
CLAIM THE sENATE's ACTION.
No Attention Likely to BE Paid TO the
Nofe-Friendly Letter from Min
lister Dupy De Lome.

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Spanish
government took steps very promptly TO
make amends to the United States for the
outburst OF mob violence at Barcelona. This
action, and especially the fact that IL was
taken Immediately on news OF the affair
reaching the Spanish government and with
out waiting for any suggestion from the
United States will tend greatly 10 relieve
the situation and pre- rent serious outcome
of the mob's attack on our consulate. The
Intelligence OF the dtsavowal by Spain
reached the State Department last evening
in the following cablegram from Mr.. Hannis
Taylor, United States minister at Madrid
'srhe Minister OF State has just called TO
express deep regret that mob has insulted
the Barcelona consulate by breaking viii
dows and offered complete reparation- lie
informed me that the government, on Jus
own motion. has taken every precaution
10 guard the legation and my residence.
have asked no protection.
1t is i'm part perhaps owing TO these Off
cial advices that the excitement in Spain
over the action of the United States Sem
ate leading up TO the insult OF the United
States consulate at Barcelona fails TO find
a corresponding reflex in Washington, at
least. in official circles, and almost every
where the feeling Is general that the affair
is not one which necessarily must lead 10
hostflitEes. From the terms of Minister Tay-
Ior's message it would zeeno tnat either hini-
self or United States Consul Bowen. AT Bar
celona, had previously cabled briet state
ment OF the attack upon the consulate. bur
if so the message could not be obtained
here Cor publication. However that may be.
IL is certain that the Spanish minister here.
Senior De LONE was early informed OF
the trouble AT home and lost no time yes
At, -. eer nf.rx
the facts. with an assurance that his gov-
ernment could be relied on 10 do everything
the proprietes required to atone for this
insult offered TO our consulate. Or course.
President Cleveland was at once advised
Of the state Of affairs in Spain and later
in the evening Secretary Olney commufi-
cate1 the facts TO a few members OF the
Cabinet at his own house, where they had
gathered for dinner.
The hest indication that serious trouble
Il expected TO follow this Barcelona incident
IS afforded by the course OF affairs In the
navy and war departments, which ran along
this morning in the usual quiet and formal
manner. without the slightest sign OF prep
aration OF ships or troops or military stores.
which might be expected If IL were felt that
an emergency existed. The prompt action OK
The spanish government in so completely
meeting the demand OF outraged mterna-
tional etiquette, no doubt, is the reason for
the assumption by our government OF this se-
rene and forbearing attitude. and In view OF
the thoroughness OF the apology for an in
cident that was clearly without official sane
ton, and is chargeable 10 irresponsible stu-
dents on a holiday. X Is improbable that our
government will take further notice OF the az
fair beyond instructing Minister Taylor TO
acknowledge in suitable terms our acceptance
OF the Spanish disclaimer.
The news OF the Spanish disavowsl was
read with interest by Senator's and Repre-
sentatives. Senator Gray. OF the foreign re-
lations committee. said that course was ihe
only one for Spain TO pursue. He added that
II was not the place OF the United States. a
big. strong nation, to become excited over the
ebullitions OF the people OF Spain. but calmly
and dispassionately TO do our duty without re-
gard TO anything that might be done by the
people OF certain communities IN SPAIN