The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-04

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cabinet Senor Csnovas del Castillo. after
explaining the various aspects of the situ-
alton at home and IN the colonies. con-
ciussed by declaring that. having obtained
the sanction Of parliament 10 bills for the
financial needs for the next year. ne deem
ed that the time had arrived 10 ask the
crown t0 either ratify the acts O. tie min
istry or 70 coIsside the government 10 other
hands.
The queen regent formally accepted the
resignation Of the cabinet and consulted
with the president OF the chamber. hut as
YET she has not summoned any political
leaders She Will not do so until she has
seen Gen. Martinez Campos. who will ar
rive here tomorrow morning
Senor Cancvas i mucia diss ppointed with
tae responses which his advances in the
way of rsfc-m and financial plans hss
met IN Cubt. He is also very 10th 10 re-
call Gen. Weyler. although aware that
Weyler's presence III the island and his
severe policy obsiruct the relations OF
Spain with the United states and the ma
jority OF the Cuhans.
Many of the Spanish newspapers pro-
noance this the most serious national crt-
sis since the restoration OF the monarchy.
The retiring premier Is quoted as saying
that not even the members OF the cabinet
knew Of his intention to resign until the
resignation was effected.
DE LONE Not Surprtse0.
WASHINGTON, June 3.--The resigna-
ton of the Canovas cabinet at Madrid ex-
cites much interest here in official quar-
ters owing to the possible effect on the
policy OF Spain towards Cuba and the at
titude OF the United States toward the
conflict. Minister De LONE takes the
change philosophicaliy. and Is not greatly
surprised at the turn OF events at Madrid.
He believes the queen will invite Canovas
TO form new ministry, and that the
premier will overcome the friction which
led up 10 the present crisis by omitting
from the new cabinet the elements which
caused the rupture. 1t is understood that
De Lone will place himself at the disposal
OF the new government. so 1t will be free
to continue his services at Washington
or to accept his resignation, as 1t sees MT.
Spain DisAvoyys Responsibility.
The Spanish government has disavowed
responsibility for the action OF the cruiser
Mercedes in firing upon the Valencia. This
disavowal Is the result Of an official pro-
test filed with Minister De LONE by the
state department. The protest was based
upon communication received at the de-
.partment from the Ward Line. stating that
the Valencia was in the peaceful pursuit
OF her business
WASHINGTON, June at Is stated at
the state department, that the firing on
the Valencia is under Investigation. The
United States vice consul at Confuengos
has entered protest against the conduct
OF the Spanish officers on the cruiser. and
the Havana officials have sent a naval Of
ficer to make an investigation. upon the
results of which our state department ts
waiting.
Capt. w d. Smith. Of the Cuban army.
said to have been formerly on the stan OF
Gen. Gomez was before subcommittee
OF the senate on foreign relations today.
He supplied the committee with many de-
tails as to the strength OF the 'nsurgent
forces and OF their resources. and also fur
niShed them with much information con-
cerninz the treatment OF pacificos and 9TH
er residents Of Cuba by the Spanlards. His
testimony was strictly guarded ny the
committee as private.
Newspapers Abuse Consul Lee.
HAVANA. June S.--The Cuban news
papers reflect the popular feeling OF
anger against Americans I'm the island.
The Diaro de la Marina today attacks
the American newspaper correspondents.
The Diaro then gives Its attention to
United States Consul General Fitzhugh
Lee charging him with Ignorance OF the
Spanish language and with being sur
rounded by Americans born IN Cuba. who
are generally hostile 70 the Spanish gov
eminent The Diaro further reflects up
on the Judgment Of the United States con-
sui general.
The Dtaro also prints letter from a
correenontent in Santa Clara. making q
savage attack upon the United States
consul at Sagua In Grande. Walter r.
Rarker. The letter reflects upon the hon.
4sty and good faith of the reports OF Mr..
Barker to his government