The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-03
THE FEELING ABROAD
Opinions Of the Foreign Press In Relation
to the Cuban Question.
NORTH AMERICANS GAzETTE'S VIEWS.
IL Snys Tint Spnin's Indignation and
Excitement Arc quite Natural and
Correct-Similar Views Expressed
by Other PublicntiOns-Thin Iks the
senate Made IL Serious Mistake.

Berlin, March 2-The North German
Gazette commenting upon the demon
stration in Barcelona yesterday. says
that Spain's indignation and excitement
are quite natural and correct. Nobody
In the meantime. however, need look
upon the reported increased armament of
Spain tragic. Stll, II President
Cleveland should follow up the Sena,c's
request and recognize the Cuban rebels
as belligerents before the negotiations be-
tween Washington and Madrid ON the
subject arc ended then the negotiations
ought TO be terminated
The Frankfort Zeitung expresses doubt
whether the wiscst and most honest
opinions in the United States will enable
Mr.. Cleveland and his Government to re-
sist the power of the lingo pressure COM
hincd with the influential clique interest
cd In sugar and tobacco.
The Lokai hnzeigcr says that the
ton of the United States Senate In re-
gard TO Cuba has resulted in nearly an
explosion OF Spanish national indisna-
ton In defense OF the Spanish flag In
Cuba to The last extremity
The Lcipzigcr Nachrichtcn says that
America may be right from the Ameri-
can and Monroe point of view. but her
course is not based upon any policy 9TH
er than the American national one.
The l.oknl Anzicpcr. the Post and the
Bcrliner Neust Nachrichistcn express the
opinion thnt the vote on the Cuban reso-
lutions in the United States Senate ought
TO have for Spain the immediate bliss
fnl consequence OF the nations being
aroused to vindicate it's existence, to
show that il is not stone dead, instcnd
of wasting its powers in party squab-
bles
The Germania expresses hope that IT,
United states will recognize the fact
that the Spanish excitement is justified
and treat ii with GOODNESS and calm
ness.
The Boersen Courier says The United
States Government, is driving toward n
conflict with Spain. This and other agi-
tatsons give proof that military sys-
TEN is no measure of safety against the
warlike tendencies which are supposed
to be possessed chiefly by countries re.
quiring compulsory and universal mill
tnry duty.
The Reichsbote declares that no Span
lsh government can give up Cuba. The
United states Senate, the paper thinks
made q gross attack upon Spain which
VIII create most serious conflict unless
the American Government tries to avoid
going 10 extremes.
Madrid, March 2.-'rnere has been to-
day somewhat of n lessening i'm the pop
ulnr feeling against the United States,
but there is still a strong undercurrent
of animosity which shows itself in yari-
Gus ways. The authorities have not re-
laNed their precautions to prevent an
outbreak and the guards are still mnin-
tanned about the public buildings and the
American legation.
The more turbulent spirits among the
students made repeated attempts during
the day To start demonstrations from
the university, but the gendarmes were
alert and prevented them. Fourteen OF
the ringlcaders were arrested
Paris March Accommodating upon the
action OF the United States Senate in re-
gard TO Cuba the Liberte Parole says the
action of the Government of the United
states is as ridiculous a : il Is aggravat-
ing. Spain. the paper says. repulsed Bis.
marck and certainly she will not retreat
before Sherman. the brother Of the slayer
of the Colorado Indians.
London. March "A high official con-
nected with the Spanish embassy here.
said in an interview to-day that in Span
ish official circles it was not regarded a.
likely that war would cnsue In conSc-
qucncc Of the action of the United States
Senate concerning Cuba. President
Cleveland. he said. was man of calm
judgment who was not likely to force
matters, and who held the key to the sit
uation. Nevertheless. he said Spain
would take prompt precautionary mca-
sures.
The excitement of the people of Spain
In view of the circumstances was par
donabe. Should the House of Represen-
tativcs and the President endorse the
View Of the Senate. he said. Spain mus,
accept those acts as hostile but in the
subsequent negotiations, the acute stage
might be expected Ia pass off and the
nsurrec!iun In CsIba would be suppress
ed by the end of the spring months
Spain would never agree to sell Cuba to
the Cubans. They had not money
enough to pay for the island anyway.
1t was untrue. TOO. he said, that the
measures employed by Captain General
Weyler were inhuman. Severity must
be exertcd against people who prefer ra-
pine ana lootng to honest hard work.
l.oUdon. March 1.-The Daily News,
commenting cditorially upon the action
OF the United States Senate in passing
the resolutions giving TO the Insurgents
in Cuba the rights of hellgerents. says
President Cleveland ought not TO act
hastily for numerous reasons. Should
the United States recognize the Cubans
certainly be war between Spain ana
America. The result of such conflict,
however, could not be doubtful, should
the Americans go into IL with their whole
heart but this they probably would not
do.as the war would involve neither the
national security nor honor General
Campos, believing that recognition OF III.
Cubans would be blessing i'm disguise
because should the United States send
troops to Cuba there would be regular
battles in place OF desultory fighting
which has thus far marked the ca ampaign
in the Island. The entire army, navy