New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-01
DISCUSSING MADRID DEVELOPMENTS.
WHAT IS THOUGHT IN WASHINGTON OF TIL
SPANISH CRIsIs-CoNsIDEREp BY THE


WHAT IS THOUGHT IN WASHINGTON OF TIE
SPANISH cRIsIs-CoNsIDEREp By THE
| CABINET
| Washington, Sept @.-The President had scarcely
reached the White House this morning before Sec
retary Sherman called to see him He was closely
followed by Assistant Secretary Day and although
It Is understood that the Iattcrs visit had largely
20 do with the State Department appointments. IL
is not doubted that there was discussion OF the
latest Madrid developments.
In the absence OF the Spanish Minister Mr. Du
Bose Is the senior of'1cal here. but he has not
called at the State Department and has not 80 far
be learned received official advices from
Madrid Diplomats familiar with Spanish affairs
say the conditions point TO OF two results.
namely, the complete collapse Of the Conservative
regime which has been responsible for the Cuban
policy. and It's succession by Liberal Cabinet with
paci and conciliatory tendencies toward Cuba or
else n transition Ministry. with Azcarraga again at
the head as temporary expedient TO tide over af-
fairs until the Cortes meet and permanent
and stable Ministry be formed. officials believe
that a complete change OF Ministers and political
parties. with Sagasta as the new leader. is tho
more probable In that case 1t is said. Sehor
Moret probably would become Minister Of Foreign
Affairs Moret is best remembered In the United
States from the fact that he the nrst TO
recognize the Mora claim. presented by the United
States II made him target for criticism In
SPAIN but he ultimately justified by his polit
.cal opponents when they paid the claim. after
the energetic demands made by Secretary Oney.
The name Of Schor Gamazo has been mentioned in
the Madrid cables likely to take the Foreign
portfolio In a Sagasta Cabinet. but this is believed
to be erroneous Gamazo has never been prom-
nent In State affairs. but Is noted as a nnancier.
and was a financial Minister in a former Liberal
Cabinet He has a strong following. and II is be-
lieved by officials that Gamazo would take the
Treasury portfolio In a Liberal Cabinet
-itl hat .
fairs did not bring on the crisis. but that 1t was
due entirely TO internal politics OF which the ex-
communication Of Sehor Navarro Reverter. MIN
lister Of Finance IN the fallen Cabinet. formed
part This fact has been briefly mentioned in the
cable DISPATCHES. but the circumstances Of the cx-
communication are more fully explained here. II
appears that the Minister OF Finance insisted that
the church property in an interior diocese should
the bishop. who claimed church exemption The
Minister thereupon resortcd TO the usual legal pro-
fault In tax payments. The Bishop responded by a
decree Of Accommodation against the Minister OF
Finance. The latter appealed TO the Metropolitan
OF tho See. who ruled against the Bishop. The lat
ter was nsisent on his prerogatives asserting that
q Bishop supreme In matters affecting an ex-
communication. The case has now been appealed
to Rome for final determinaion. In the mean time
some extent has Its influence against the entire
cabine ewing to The strong strong eh.ch sentiment IN
STATE It % is no, doubted Dc s that me Queen Regent
Cabinet S b by The wishes Of Rome '''' ''''''' '''
The feeling that Sagasta Is TO be the coming
Premier either at once after the transition Min
istry retires. leads TO many favora Bile comments
his ability by those who know him personally a
leading American diplomat. one who has been con-
spcuous in Spanish American affairs said to-day
tfat Sagasta's assumption Of office undoubtedly
would have important and beneficial effect OH
the Cuban question and the lstlons between the
United States and Spain. Sasasta is now pn 81
seventy but still retains the vigor that made him
a natural leader Of the Liberals In earlier days or
all the Spanish statesmen he Is regarded as the one
most friendly TO this country.
Those converaant with the Spanish system say
the crisis s not likely TO continue beyond Ave or
six days. Spain cannot AFFORD to be without n
Cabinet for any great length OF time az this
juncture. The summoning OF Sagasta to Madrld
will not, II IL said show positively that he Is TO
form Cabinet The procedure Is for the Queen
Regent TO summon the leaders OF all elements TO
the number Of hundred or more. not to get
their political views but 10 learn from them the
state Of public opinion From these consultations
the Queen IL enabled 10 determine what form Of
Ministry and what leaders. will be most acceptable
IA the people. Her summoning Of leader 70
form a Cabinet IL also conditional. and II remains
for him to lefr after comforting with his party
associates whether he can present Ministry ac-
ceptabic to the crown and capable Of commanding
public support. a. .
of uostponing action questions between the
United States and SPAIN as nothing can be done
by either country until permanent Ministry Is
formed.
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