Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-02
PRESS COMMENT ON SPANS CASE.
London Newspapers Sec Nothing but
Ruin If She Provolscs War.

IONDON, MarCh 1.-Tne Grapnlc describes
Americas action as mere lingo subterfuge
mo American will say" the Graphic con-
tinues, that Maceo has achieved any sue
cess justifying such a measure the action
Of the senate) which has its root less in
human sympathy than In the mschievous
spirit evoked by Mr.. olney's new Monroe
doctrine"
The Standard has a dispatch from Madrid
which dwells at great length on the indigna-
tion excited in all classes by the action OF
the United States senate and the unanimity
of the press in calling upon the government
to tolerate no interference. This dispatch
describes the scenes in the streets upon the
arrival Of the news Of the passage of the
resolution of the senate, the people literally
snatching the evening editions Of the news
papers from the venders. Forming groups
under the lamp posts, they then read the
kilograms aloud.
A similar feeling is evinced in the leading
towns of the provinces, the officials every
where expressing their fear of anti-American
demonstrations. The Standard correspondent
adds that the Spaniards are especially In
censed because during the past year the gov
ernment has done its utmost tc concliate
the United States by settling all outstanding
American claims. besidee making concessions
to American trade in the Cuban tarif.
'The Spanlards were led to suppose" the
correspondent continues. "that the insurgents
did not command serious support in America
when President Cleveland. his ministers and
federal authorities were affording the Spanish
legation and consulates every facility to check
ilbustering expeditions and the notorious
preparations by Cuban refugees"
In financial circles there is even a greater
impression, because the Spanish business
men are more alive than the politicians and
officers to the consequences on Spanish
finances from the moment American inter-
ference obliges Spain to augment her al
ready costly naval and military armaments.
All securities have fallen heavily and for
eign exchanges have hardened. The monthly
settlement on the bourse was rendered diff
cult.
Most of the party leaders condemn the
senate's action as unwarranted by nterna-
tional law. Senor Margill, chief of the fed
eral republicans, says that Spain has the
remedy in her own hands by granting Cuban
home rule and ending the war by treaty
with the insurgents. Senior Salmeron, an
other republican statesman, and the Marquis
Ceralbe, chief representative of Don Carlos,
agree to loyalty cooperate with the govern
ment in defense of Spanish rights against
foreign intervention. The liberal party will
support any measures to preserve the Span
ish rights in Cuba
1t is stated that Spain intends to follow
the same course that America did when the
European governments recognized the bel
lgerency of the south during the civil war,
should President Cleveland carry out the
senate's resolution. Meantime, four iron
clads. two cruisers and several gunboats
will be sent to Cuba.
COAST DEFENSES STRENGTHENED.
The coast defenses of Cuba the correspond
ent concludes, will be increased Orders
have been issued to prevent demonstrations
throughout the country.
The Standard says in an editorial on the
above dispatch. eve cannot be surprised at
the strong feeling evoked, even granting,
for arguments sake, that the United States
had the right to interfere. The language
which the senator's used was almost USE
lesslys offensive. II President Cleveland is
compelled to act his task Is rendered almost
hopeless blythe extravaganza Of American
sympathiZers with the insurgents. Spanish
statesmen are urging their countrymen to
keep cool. 1t would be well IL America
would follow their example. Neither nation
has anything to gain by allowing the dis
pute to develop into an open conflict. We
hope that President Cleveland will do moth
ing to exasperate a sensitive people. The
Americans may dismiss as an idle dream
that any diplomacy would induce the queen
regent to recognize the independence Of
Cuba"
A New York dispatch to the Daily News
calls the resolution an election maneuvcr
and says: president Cleveland will not act
hastily, is at all"
The Daily News also says, in an editorial:
There are many reasons why the president
temper of the Spanish people, the recognition
of belligerency would almost certainly lead
tn war. though the ultimate issue could not
be doubtful If the Americans put their whole
heart into the business. 1t would be difficult
to get them to do that They probably would
feel little enthusiastic Cor not involv-
ing the national security or honor. General
Campos thought that recognition would be
a blessing in disguise, because IL the United
States sent troops to Cuba there would be
regular battles instead of skirmishes. Emilio
Castelar, has said that the whole American
army, navy and militia would be necessary
for such an enterprise. Canovas del Castillo
has recommended an alliance between Spain
and Mexico to counteract American designs.
This risk of an alliance would be anticipated
in America by the suggestion Of an alliance
between Mexico and Cuba. but Mexico does
net take kindly to this"
An editorial in the Chronicle says: "Spain
seems to be losing her head. She had bet
ter restrain herself. No great harm has
been done. If General Weyer suppresses
question will retire into the background until
the next revolution comes. Spain cannot
afford to hold out forever against the west
ern world. She must remember what she
has lost by too rigid adherence to mere
rights Of occupation. VIII she throw away
Cuba, one of the few relies of her grand
western empire? If it comes to a struggle,
| America could wipe Spain of the earth,
either by sea or land
The Morning Post editorially commends
Americas prudent attitude throughout the
rebellion, and believes that President Cleve-
land will not abandon neutrality without eX-
treme reluctance. "He may. however. him
self be compelled" the Post adds, "to find
an outlet for the aggressive feeling previously
directed against England. The best issue
would be that General Weyler should crush
the rebellion and that Spain should grant
| autonomy to Cuba"
SULTAN TAKES BRIEF OUTING.
Goes TO the StnmbOuI Quarter ana
Kisses the Prophets Mantle.
CONSTANTINOPLE March 1.-The visit
Of the sultan today to the Topkapau palace,
in the Stamboul quarter. upon the occasion
of the mid-Ramazn festival. to perform
the ceremony of kissing the prophets man
tie passed off without any hostile demon
stration, in spite of the fears that have
been entertained Of conspiracy and the
elaborate precautions which have been taken
to prevent it. Altogether 900 arrests have
been made of suspected conspirators. They
will however, be liberated tomorrow. The
| most elaborate police arrangements were
gurrOundpl