Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
UNREST N MADRID.
4 Cabinet Crisis Imminent in the
Disturbed Monarchy.
LIVELY SCENES IN THE CONGRESS

senor salmeron Declares That ''Who-
ever WIN Destroy the Existing Re-
gtme Is a Patriot = Millions FOR
Monarchy, Nothing for IrOnclads-
Madrid. May 4.-There Is a general
belief that a cabinet crisis is imminent.
and that It will probably end In con-
adorable modification OF the present
government. possibly Il the formation
of a national ministry under the presi-
dency of Marshal Martinez Campos- Ian
any case parliament is certain TO De
closed shortly.
The events OF the last few days have
undoubtedly increased the popularity
OF General Weyler. who favors an OUT
and out war policy. At the same time
there is no real ground for anticipating
that he will come to the head of affairs.
| General WeyIer IS notorious but not a
prominent person In Spanish politics.
The floors and galleries OF the con-
| sress dover house, were crowded al
| Yesterdays sitting. and some lively
| scenes ensued. Senior Salmeron sale
that before questioning the government
the house ought to pay its tribute o.
| admiration 20 SPANS heroic sailors q
Cavite. adding, when It has beer
ascertained how much blood has peel
shed. and how much money expended
A. VIII be necessary to establish tn
responsibility of attaching to the crow
? as well as TO the least citizen
: Nnrmurs of protest followed this re
8 mark. The president Of the chambe
called Senior Salmeron 70 order and q
+ rected his attention to the article OF n
d constitution declaring the inviolaoill'
= OF the crown. Senior Salmeron contii
.. ned. demanding information as to u
s, defenses in Manila bay. and insistir
oe that this was the question wni'
,d should be discussed. After the COVER
rnent had given its explanations
st proceeded to criticise the monarcnio
ur governments Of the last half centuI
:, notably that of the restoration Q
he clarinr that they were responsible
at the present situation.
1--WE expend millions to maintain {
In monarchy" he said. but have I
IN money enough to buy ironclads. WI
'ur ever will destroy the existing regi
viii be a great patriot" This decla'
An tion was received with loud Conser'
by tive protests.
ave Senior Sagasta made determined
1o niv. which was loudly applauded b.
are large majority of the chamber
don denlored the fact that the Spania
'on- were not united "in the present circt
ns stances when the country is invoi
nue. in a war forced upon It," II II "
and ever criminal TO attack the fatheria
Iour he said. IT was surely more so now.
.,-o The Republicans and Carlists gree
sRe senior Sagasta with angry denun
tions. shaking their fists and git
. other marks Of disapproval. while
va Republicans and Monarohists exchi
. ed hot determinations. But the de
Itself fell short Of expectations, >
Sarasta's reserving the desired
plantations depriving IT Of interest
The heads of ali political secl
lib nrounised not to oppose any meas
- the government required TO con
VIC the war The chief interest alta
TO the speech Of Senior Jose Canai
who declared that he belonged I
political party and could speak
% 40 entire independence. The editor
en- OF Heraido severely criticised the u
moss paredness of the government ise
Cuba independence TO engaging
foreign war without proper pre-
0tten lions.
sue In the mon Mohoay ne 49,,
Dered onlcers IN inu .il'.,'o ~ ottaclS the
,or. ,-ters, residences and were loud
calling for cheers for Weyler.
"a no doubt these men desired e
quad woke the government into hrlns
nmo- the mob. ana SO 10 p' ~, M -, =
Glands uoW gov ,a,. s,,hsaouentIv released
untry government fearing 20 let it b
known that officers Of the army
ed a part of the mob.
While the streets were thus &C
erma- great unrest was manifested
"a will various barracks. and the soldier
= the only prevented from joining tn
by the personal pleadings
officers.
The republicans were even MOI
wealth than the officers IN egsing on Sh'
dound and shou'lns D Nv. 80 ,bev