The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1896-03-06
LONG LIVE SPAIN
Spanish Blood Armed Against
the Yankees.
FERvID SPEECHES MADE
United States Consulate Vio-
lently Attacked.

Barcelona, Spain, March O.
The fever of indignation and hate
against the United States which
seems to have taken possession oI
the heart of all Spain over the
action of the United States senate
in recognizing the provisional
government of Cuba as belligerents,
and in calling upon President
Cleveland to use his good Offices
with Spain to secure the independ
ence of Cuba, eliminated in vio-
lent scene here today, and an
attack upon the United States con-
sulate.
The trouble did not arse out OF
spontaneous action of, the mob
which did the violence, but was the
outcome of a public meeting which
had been influenced by fervid
speeches,
The public demonstration to pro-
test against the United States sen.
ate's action was organized by the
political leaders, including repub-
licans and men Of all shades Of
political sentiment.
1t was 8 o'clock in the afternoon
when the meeting had assembled,
and there were fully $4,000 people
present, all in q state of high patri,
otto enthusiasm and ripe for any
manifestation of the emotion which
possessed thenl.
They were addressed by orators
provided for the occasion, and the
purpose Of the meeting was ex-
planned as one of the protests
against the recognition of the Gu
ban government as q belligerent
power by the United States senate.
The spirit Of the crowd took FIRE,
and they set out for the United
States consulate. The leaders who
had originated the meeting seem
to have realized The serious conse-
quences that might follow upon a
demonstration that took this direc-
tion, and made every effort to dis
suade the mob from its purpose.
But their utmost efforts were of no
avail and the crowd set off for the
United States consulate,
The authorities of the city had
by this time taken alarm and q
force Ct Ct ,ss.sc5 es.sc5 were sent to the con-
sulate. The excited crowd was. not
sintimidated by this show Of force
from gathering before the consulate
and shouting, Long live SPAIN
and Down with the Yankees"
These verbal missiles did not
long satisfy the aroused passions of
the mob, and in a short time stones
began to fly from the crowd which
broke a number of windows in the
United States consulate.
The force Of police waited for no
further manifestations, but charged
the crowd under the orders of their
officers and roughly dispersed them,
woundlng several. Sofar as learned
there were no fatal results.
Being driven away from the
United States consulate the crowd
marched off to. the prefecture Of
police and gathered at the news
paper offices. There they listened
to more fervid oratory, and worked
themselves up to the highest pitch
Of enthusiasm and patriotic spirit
The military club in the city
was also q center Of excitement.
and there also were glowing
speeches indulged in by the army,
which was eagerly listened to and
greeted with loud cheers.
The persons who took part in the
disorderly demonstrations have
clearly had the sympathy Of the
people with them. The onlookers
from the neighboring houses
cheered them with great enthusi-
asm. The balconies and windows
were filled with ladies waving their
handkerchiefs as the students
passed through the streets.
When they arrived before tire
United States consulate they found
that A strong body Of police had
occupied the entrance to the stair
case leading to the rooms of the
consulate. The riotous students
tried to force an entrance here. but
they were repulsed by mounted
gen d'arlnes. A lieutenant Of the
gen d'armes was wounded by
stone thrown from The crowd. The
students publicly tore up number
of American fiags which they had
purchased In the town.
Another Disappointment.
II has been announced that the
Cascade locks would be finally op-
ened March l, and preparations
have been made for a gala day.
Now the Times Mountaineer states