The herald., 1896-03-03
Is Not Reflected in Official Com.
municatiOns
OUTRAGES ON ETIQUETTE
Bring Prompt Apology From the SPANS h
Government
Newspaper Utterances In Spain and In Cuba
Are Very BeIIigerent, but Trouble
Is Not Expectad

Associated Press Special Wire
WAsHINGToN, March 2.-The Spanish
American situation, growing out of the
reports of the riot in Barcelona, was re-
garded so seriously by the president that
he convened special meeting of the cab
met last night, though the call was issued
under the guise of dinner at Secretary
Olney's. The conference lasted until after
10 o'clock. During the dinner Secretary
Olney produced some important informa-
tion which had come to him by cable. just
before the adjournment q cable was re-
ceived to the effect that the Spanish min
lister of Foreign affairs in Madrid had been
instructed by his government to insist that
the United States government disavow tn 9
action of the senate as a condition prece-
dent to the continuance of friendly rela-
tions between the two nations.
The president and cabinet ministers
present were inclined to excuse the mes.
sage to some extent upon the basis of ig-
norance of the United States and their
orm of government. The only result of
the conference was a practical agreement
that the secretary of state should promptly
respond in kindly terms to the commune
cation of Minister de LONE and thank his
government for it's readiness to protect
Americans and American interests in
Spain. The demand for a disclaimer of
the senate's resolution will be ignored.
The secretary of the navy, purely as
measure of precaution, will bring an
efficient feet of war vessels near enough
together to march them promptly TO any
point that may be threatened.
cablegram from Minister Taylor
reached Secretary Clney yesterday even.
fng as follows: "The minister of state has
just called to express his deep regret that
the mob insulted the Barcelona consulate,
breaking the windows, and offered COM
plete reparation to guard the legation and
my residence. l have asked no protec-
tion."
This is perhaps in part owing to these
official advices that the excitement in
Spain over the action of the United States
senate, leading up to insult to the United
States consulate at Barcelona, fails to find
corresponding reflex in Washington, at
least in official circles. Almost every
where the feeling is that the affair is not
one which necessarily must lead to hos
tiities.
From the terms of Minister Taylor's
message il wo lid seem that either himself
or United States Consul Bowen at BARGE
ment OF the attack upon the consulate, but
il SO the message could not be obtained
here for publication. However that may
be. it is certain that the Spanish minister
here, Senor 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
everything that the proprieties required to
atone, Ifor the insult offered to our consul
ate. OF course. President Cleveland was
at once adviged of Il Q state of affai in
spain and later in The evening secretary
Olney communicated the facts to few
members of the tahinet at 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 department, which
ran along this morning in the usual and
quiet manner without the slightest sign of
preparation OF ships and troops or military
stores, which might he expected if it were
fell that an emergency existed.
The prompt action of the Spanish gov.
ernment in so completely meeting the de-
mands OF outraged International etiquette,
no doubt is the reason for the assumption
By our government of this serene and for
bearing attitude and in view of thorough
ness of the apology for an incident that
was clearly without official sanction and is
chargeable to irresponsible students on a
holiday, 1t is improbable that our govern
ment will take further notice of the affair,
beyond instructing Minister Taylor to ac-
Enawledge in suitable terms our accept
enr OF the Spanish disclaimer.
The news of the Spanish disavowal was
read with interest by senators and repre-.
septatives. Senator Gray of the foreign
relations committee said that the course
was the only one for Spain to pursue. He
added that it was not the place for the
United States, a big, strong nation, to be-
come excited over the ebullitions of the
people Of Spain, but calmly and dlspas-
sionately to do our duty without regard to
anything that might be done by the people
of certain communities in Spain.
KEEP GETTING NADER
MADRID, March 2.-Cable dispatches
from the United States are increasing the
feeling of indignation aroused among the
masses when it became known the United
States senate favored the recognition OF
Cuban insurgents as beiligerents. Tho
newspapers here confirm the report that
Spanish naval squadron, consisting of
four cruisers and a dispatch boat, is to be
sent to Cuba without delay. In addition
Spanish naval officers and marines are 10
be attached to Spanish mail boats, which
are to be armed and equipped as auxiliary
cruisers.
The greatest activity is being displayed
in the government navy yards, and every
precaution possible is being made by the
naval and military forces for the most Sc.
rious eventualities.
The impartial today declared that the
utterances of the United States senate con-
stitute an unqualified and unreasonable
provocation,' adding:
'If the desire for war was in response to
n fault committed by Spain, the senators
would be accomplishing their duty. But
no provocation had been given to the
United States, and the Americans Judge
rashly of the results of Spanish-Ameri-
can war.
"The distasteful language of the senate
ought not to surprise anyone. Senators
are accustomed to exchange gross insults
without crossing swords or exchanging
balls. These are the towards who are
seeking war, and one awaits death with
more GOODNESS with good conscience than
with pockets filled with dollars"
In conclusion the impartial counsels the
Spaniards to reserve their strength and
energies for an opportune moment.
Iii Liberal says it is impossible to CON-
pare the recognition of the secessionists
with the Cubans, and explaining this as
sertion says:
America warmly congratulated Spain
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