The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-03
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ready FOR immediate dispatch IN the event
Of the United States acknowledging the
Cubans as bclligcronts.
Admiral Beranger has also ordered that
the training squadron be held IN readiness
for service. It's probable objective -
Cuba
Fifty merchant vessels will receive ar
mamcnts. and will be used as transDor"
or cruisers should the necessity arise.
Several captains I'm the merchant service
have offered 10 arm their vessels and
turn them into privatoers in the event OF
war. captain I'm Barcelona has In
formed the Government that n letters or
marQuc be granted 10 him nc VIII III out
and maintain az his own cost swift
stcamer'to prey upon the maritime com
mercc OF the United States.
Minister Taylor was expected last night
10 attend the opera where he has a box.
He did not go. however. as he learned
that a hostile demonstration had been
prepared for him. and he thought IL best
TO not add fuel TO the flame that is now
burning so brightly against the country
he represents.
WILL NOT PROVOKE WAR.
There IS general feeling that Spain
must do something TO avenge what she
considers an insult 10 her honor but II Is
thought that the Government is too cocl-
headed TO be carried away by popular
clamor. IL will take all the steps IL deems
right and expedient TO protect Spanish
interests. but will do nothing to provoke
war with the UnitCd States.
The Prime Minister has announced that
the Government has sufficient resources
to conduct the war in Cuba until the end
Of May. when il will ask the Cortes to
grant a further credit.
In addition 10 some Of the students here
a q he
cans attempted TO make a demonstration.
They rapidly traversed the streets from
the University 10 the Puerta del Sol. and
thence 10 the bull ring. shouting Down
with the United States" and Long Live
SPAIN The movement was promptly
checked by the authorities. A majority
of the students and the inhabitants Of
the city held aloof
SPANS ACTION.
WASHINGTON. March after long
conference with President Cleveland this
morning, Secretary Olney gave out for
publication the following cablegram from
Mr.. Taylor. United States Minister at
Madrid. under the date OF March. LIST:
THE Minister Of state has just called
TO express deep regret that a mob has
insultcd Barcelona Consulate, breaking
windows. and offered complete repara-
ton. lie informed me that the Govern
ment, on its own motion, has taken
every precauCon to guard the legation
and my residence. | have asked no pro-
lection"
Prior 10 the receipt Of the dispatch
messages reporting an assault on the
barcelona Consulate had been received
from both Minister Taylor and Herbert
Bowen, Consul at Barcelona
Senior Dcpuy De Lone, the Spanish Min
lister, also was informed Of the news,
and he waived ceremony. and called on
Secretary Olney at his residence ycster-
day TO express iui advance Of instruc-
lions the regret of his Government over
the occurrence. These indications Of
desire of TIE Spanish Government 10
make every amend for the insult TO the
onsuiate were carefully considered by
the President and Secretary Olney at
their conference this morning. Thoy
We're convinced that no aifront had been
given for which the Government was
responsible. ana il is understood that
Secretary Oncy has sent dispatch 10
Minister Taylor instrucune him e. make
known 10 the Spanish authorities the
appreciation Of t2is Government OF their
prompt disavowal OF the insult.
The incident is believed In official or
Giles to be practically eaded with
SPANS reputation of any responsibility
for the attack OF the mob and her de-
sire TO do all that is possible to make
amends satisfactory to the United States
a CONTINGENCY.
There is a ntirgcncy, however that
the administrator fears may interfere
with the speedy termination Of the at
fair in a gratifying manner and that
is the growth of an intense feeling in
Congress over what may be construed
into IN insult 60 the United State. Tine
view Of the Administration IS that the
assault was committed by crowd OF
irresponsible persons. and that the
prompt explanation OF the Spanish Min
lister Tor Foreign Affairs. and the evident
desire Of his government TO show "a
spirit Of friendliness 10 this country. its
promise 10 rake reparaton. should Dee
accepted in good faith bv the tr.tcl
States 30 g. feared. however. by some
Of those officials who take this view.
that our already strained relations with
Spain over the Cuban resolutions may
De- put 10 q further tension by the dis
cuss.o ON of the affair IN Congress. Tnls.
% is thought. may hasten action ON the
~uha- resolutions by the House, and
result I'm their adoption ir s'ich form
that the President Will be obliged 10
commit the executive branch az the Gov
riu'nent 10 some definite policy with re-
gard 10 Cuban delinquency. As he Presi-
dent and Secretary olney are cnIeaECr-
ing AT the present time 20 formulate
some plans with reference 10 the United
states and cuba they may bc consider
ably embarrassed If matters take the
turn indicated.
Beyond the Information i'm tEe dispatch
quoted nothing can be learned al the
state Department concerning the pres
ent critical aspect OF affairs u IS not
unlikely. however. that the facts may be
laid before Congress through the me-
oium OF message from tho President.
The >euatr Speeches
WASHINGTON. j. c.. March AT
the Spanish Legation, tho rumor rs 10
Spain having made a demand for the
Gisavowai of the insults contained i~
she speeches made in the United States
Senate is treated as not worthy of serious
denial. II is said that 'ho spanish Gov
eminent is. Of course too well acIuaint-
od with the Constitution and mode Of
government Of the United States 10 make
any such request.
In regard TO tho Barcelona incident, it
is stated that the Spanish Government
can and will prevent any fur,her mob
violence. and has taken every precau-
ton to that end.
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