Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-10

Bilboa. Spain, March 9.-There was
another anti-American riot here to-
day and it was of greater Importance
than the previous so-called patriotic
disturbances caused by the action of
the Congress of the United States in
regard TO Cuba. About $4,000 people
took part this afternoon in the popular
demonstration. The excitement was
started by a group of young men at a
street corner, who began cheering
every soldier who passed by. Their
conduct was soon initiated by other
groups of people until every soldier
seen was cheered by the crowds, and
some musicians, who refused to repeat
thenational anthem, were hustled, beat
en- and otherwise misueated.
The excitement increased and riot
Gus groups formed in main streets
cheering for Spain and denouncing the
United States. The authorities did
everything possible to maintain order.
Almost the entire police force was
turned out as soon as the populace as
sumed a threatening aspect and the
rioters were dispersed again and again.
Eventually, however, the mob became
so numerous and excited that the pO-
lice were almost helpless. After the
first demonstration OF sympathy with
the army, the crowds had assembled
with sticks and cudgels and their num-
bers were so great that the police were
swept aside and an immense crowd
gathered on the leading thorouglfare
and marched toward the residence Of
the United States consul, shouting
Long live SPAIN" Down with the
Yankees"
On their way to the consurs resi-
ence, they hurled stones through the
windows of stores and private resi-
denceS, overturned a number Of vehi-
cles, pulled a number of mounted po-
licemen from their horses and gener-
ally behaved in the most threatening
manner. Stores dealing in American
the mob, and the windows of the con-
sul's house were badly shattered, al
though the police defended the build
ing.
The mob then proceeded in the direc-
tion of the United States consulate, ev-
identity intending to stone that build
ing as well. But the authorities had
taken the precautiOn to send strong
force of police to guard that building.
and another detachment of police were
stationed across the streets leading to
theConsulate. Therefore. when the NIB
neared the United States consulate it
was confronted by the police with
drawn swords. The mob halted and
then began pelting the police vigorous
ly with stones and pieces of brick. The
policemen, however, held their ground,
and a squad of officers charged the riot
ers. The latter began firing pistols at
the policemen, two Of which were
wounded. This caused the police to
charge in a body, and, using their
swords with good effect, the rioters
were dispersed. yelling and hooting at
the authorities and shouting Down
with the Yankees and Long live
Spain"
The police. who made number of
arrests, experienced considerable diff
Guilty in escOrting their prisoners to the
depOts. During the whole afternoon
there was more or less disorder. 1t
was decided to keep both the police
proper and the gendarmes confined to
barracks until further orders. as there
seemed to be danger OF another out
break.
The United States consulate is now
guarded by a strong detachment of
gendarmes armed with carbines, revOl-
vers and swords, and they have insruc-
tiOns to protect the consulate at any
cost