The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
OLD GLORY IS REyILED.
TIE UNITED STATES CONSULATE
IN gfRCELONa STONED.
Tho s,,nish Government Promptly Dis
svows Kesponsibiliis for tie
Action Of the Mob.

I'm thai cifv uOfwithstandi0g the fact that
the <building was guarded. During the
dK procession comprising 1000 persons
yHesded BY four Republican members OF
the CHAMBER OF Deputies, paraded through
the principal streets Of the city as
demonstration against the action OF the
AmIscan Senate A strong guard had
been placed about the American consul
Iate in anticipation OF trouble.
n As the procession passed II there was
some derlsive whistling. interspersed with
cat.caus and other tokens Of disapproval.
some Of the paradcrs tried TO force their
way into the building. but the police ana
rcndnrmes succeeded In driving them
away. but not until they had been forced
TO charge upon the mob with drawn
sabres.
While this trouble was going on the
main body of the procession continued its
march 10 the Town Hall where the ieau-
ers OF the demonstration handed 10 'ne
Mayor a strongly-worded protest against
the action Of the American senate anu
also against the speeches that had Deeh
delivered therein on the Cuban question:
II being declared that some Of the speak
crs had grossly insulted Spain and the
Spanish Government in defending cuban
bandits and outlaws.
STONED THE CONSULATE.
Subsequently a great crowd assembled
IN tho Plaza CATALONIA, and number OF
patriotic speeches were delivered. The
crowd became greatly excited by the ora
tory OF the speakers. and after the meet
largo number OF
those who had listened 10 the words glo-
rifylng Spain and dencuncins the United
States. proceeded TO the American Con-
suiatc where they gave vent to their
patriotism by stoning the builing. much
To the damage OF the windows thereof.
AS IN previous mob demonstrations IN
Barcelona the police were almost impo-
tent TO disperse the rioters, who did about
as they pleased.
DISHONORED THE FLAG.
In the evening there was another out
burst of disapproval Of the United States
and all things American. This ti-.e II
took the form Of publicly dishon0ring the
American flag. The rioters had purchas-
ed somewhere a large American flag
which. after it had been dragged through
the streets. was pulled TO pieces amid
Hith the Americans" There is stu much
excitement in the city.
After this outrage on the flag OF the
United States the mob became more Nio-
lent. and proposition TO make further
demonstration against the American Con-
sulate was speedily acted upon. The
mob proceeded 10 the consulate. I'm the
mean time arming themselves with stones.
Arrived at the consulate "A perfect Volley
OF missiles was directed against the shield
over the doorway bearing the American
coat-of-arms which was battered almost
10 pieces. The mob i'm some way became
POSSESSED Of several American flags.
which were destroyed amid ribald jests
and expressions of contempt for the ma
ton they represented
CHARGED BY GENDARMES.
The situation was becoming more and
more threatening when reinforcements for
the guards at the consulate arrived in
the shape OF a detachment of mounted
gendarmes. The crowd was ordered TO
disperse. which they sulenly refused 70
do. whereupon the gendarmes charged
them with drawn swords and put trcm to
flight. Several of the rioters were in
Jured by being trampled upon o.! the
horses.
Until late hour the bOulcvards were
thronged by an excited crowd. singing
the "Maresillaise' and patriotic Spanish
songs.
Popular feeling in Madrid is bitter
against the United States. AS reported i'm
The United Press dispatches last night.
The stock market here yesterday respond
ed 10 the excitement. and there vls "a
material decline in purely Spanish ar.d
Cuban securities. In view Of the Gnal-
cial difficulties under which the Govern
ment is iaboring. this Is most urfortu-
nate time for Spanish securities TO de-
cline in value.
The action Of Admiral Berenger. Minis
ter Of Marine, in ordering the speedy
preparation Of six war ships end some
o. The naval reserve vessels Of the Span
ish Transatlantic Company for dispatch
40 ne Bahama channel meets with hearty
approval. IL Is very evident that. de
spite Prime Minister Canoyas del CAS-
tillo's declaration yesterday II President
Cleveland should Doe compelled 10 endorse
t1' Fction OF Congress IL w0ull not pro-
woke an international connie, nor inter-
rupt the friendly relations existing bee
tween Spain and the United States. The
Government S. doing it's utmost 10 pre-
pare against any possible contingency.
TIE PRIME MINISTER TALKS.
Tho Primo Minister said last evening
Il trust that President Cleveland will
veto the formal resolution Of Congress.
anc ] have more reason % trust that be
viii not comply with the recommended
tons contained therein"
lie eddeo: .Fhe granting OF beligorent
rights 10 the Cuban rebels Is not caaus
bell, but Spain viii declare that ii ie
not the act OF "a friendly nation l DO MOI |
think that Spain Is threatened by foreign !
aggression. but measures viii le taken /
FOR tho defence of Spanish rights. chiefly !
In cuba. As regards demonstrations in
the stree mere. / shall rcpress them
severely " they are attempted.
Senior Silvela. leader o. the dissllcnt
CONSERVATIVES. has advised tho union of
all Spaniards without regard 10 their Do
h'ical faith lie addcd that the act Of
'he American Senate was without prece
oe1t IN international law. lie greatly /
feared. considering tho had faith az the /
Americans. hat they gave belligorent
rights different meaning than is de-
scrihed IN International law
An interview was also sought with !
Senior CASTELAR, the Republican leader. /
but he refused 90 speak or r-o r'f .. I
as he considered the circumstances TO be I
or the most serious nature.
THE SENATE SPEECHES.
The Duke Of Tetuan Minister of For
eign Affairs. has sent a long cable dis /
patch 10 Senior Dupuy de LONE. Spanish /
Minister al Washington instructinc him |
20 present TO the American Government 4
a formal rcmOnstrance against the IN 1
suits offered 10 Spain IN speeches deliver /
ed IN the Senate during the discussion 1
OF the belliGerency resolution
AZ several OF the cafes here - niplf h