New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
SAGASTA TO BE RETAINED.
QUEEN REGENT REITERATES HER CON-
FIDENCE IN THE PREMIER

FEARS OF MINISTERIAL CRISIS SAID TO BE
ELECTROMAGNETIC IN MADRID AT
GREAT BR1rAINs ATTITUDE
WOMEN TO PRAY FOR
SPANISH SUCCESS.
Madrid April 90 8 a. m-The war enthusiasm
continues here and in the provinces. The civil
Governor OF Madrid. Senior Aguillera. appeared
again last evening In the midst OF the CROWDS IN
the streets and encouraged them to patriotic
demonstrations The people invaded the inc
aires. orators appeared on the stages. ana paif'-
otto speeches were delivered to the audiences
who heartily cheered the stirring utterahces
and sang in chorus the national ana patriouc
airs played by the bands.
While these popular ebullitions are proceed
ing. the women Of the Spanish aristocracy be-
sides aiding in obtaining contributions 10 the
national fund for the increase OF the Strength
OF the Spanish Navy are organizing rehgious
associations under the auspices OF the bishops
for the purpose Of holding. day and night sPe-
cial services of prayer for the success OF 'he
Spanish arms. and the newspapers ana clergy
will use the press and the pulpit to keep the
patriotism of Spain UP TO Its present pitch OF
enthusiasm
The panic on the Stock Exchange has been
Of the fnanciers The tone Of the Bourse has
notably improved. and the rush to the banks
for the purpose Of changing notes into silver has
been stopped by the determination OF the Treas
ury officials to allow the free coinage OF silver
Some bankers have even offered premium on
notes.
There Is no lack Of evidence that Spain has
nut forth her whole energy for a prolonged
struggle
Great indignation continues 10 be expressed
against Great Britain. which is regarded as
being partial toward the United States and un-
friendly to Spain. The Liberal" referring to
the attitude Of Great Britain. says: Great
Britain is never disinterested. and must have
secret understandings with the United states
which should make the European Powers open
their eyes"
Continuing. the Liberal points out that
prolonged war Will he more injurious to brltish
and American trade and Industry than to the
trade and industry Of Spain. and asserts that
should Spain lack foreign coal she viii find sup
plies at home
The Archbishop Of Valadolid has arrived
here He says he deeply regrets the attack
which was made upon General Woodford's train
at Valladolid while the United States Minister
was on his way TO France.
MINISTERIAL CRISIS DENIED.
10 A. m-Thc stories Of a Ministerial crisis
are denied. and It is understood that AFTER
agreeing to the financial programme the Cortes
will adjourn until May X.
Although IN. patriotic demonstrations con.
tinue in the provinces. public order is not dis
turhed.
Sehor Moret the Minister for the Colonies
declares IT is Impossible FOR Geographic com
munica,ion with cuba to be interrupted. even
~ the Key Yves; cable is cut. as three other ca
hlcs. protected by the guarantee Of tho Teie-
graphic Convention. reach the island
The rumor that Admiral Bermejo. the Minis
ter or Marine VIII resign his once In order to
command one Of the Spanish squadrons Is with
out foundation.
The Spanish Meet In the Antilles will be com
manded 10y Admiral Manterola the Spanish
naval commander at Havana, and the Flying
Squadron II Spain Is to he commanded b. Ad-
miral Ccrvero
A cable dispatch Ia, been received here from
the Governor General o. the Philippine Islands
in which that official says he is not in the least
afraid Of the American squadron now at Hong
Kong
sAGASTA TO REMAIN PREMIER.
1918 p rn.-The Spanish Senate was organized
to-day the Senators took the customary oath.
and the cuban senator Sehor Piendo felici-
tated Captain General Ranco and the Spanish
Army In cuba on the enthusiasm they are
showing in the defence 81 Spanish territory. The
Senator added. Il am persuaded the army will
rather die than suffer defeat
In view Of the unenmty Of all political par
ties In favor 81 the liberal Government the
queen Regent has reiterated her confidence in
Premier sagasia. and therefore all fear OF a
Ministerial crisis has been averted.
The report Of the capture 81 the American
Line steamer Paris by Spanish cruiser
aroused the greatest excitement here and IA
vorably affected prices on the Bourse
THE GOVERNMENT CRITICIZED.
1O43 p m-The general feeling to-day has
been somewhat brighter. but "El Nacionar'
(Conservative) publishes pessmsiic article
accusing the Government OF being in a state OF
undergraduates. the consequence Of which bril-
dies the press
The news Of the FIRST disaster Will probably
lead 10 a revulsion Of feeling and the making
% n scapegoat Of Sehor Moret. the Secretary
for the Colonies who Is now extremely unpop-
| uar.
Sonor Sagasta. the Premier In an interviews
o-day. described the seizure ~ the Buena
Ventura as an act Of piracy. in that 1t occurred
nrior 10 a declaration 81 war. lie expressed the
belief that Great Britain also would protest
against the seizure.
SPAIN APPEALS TO THE BANKERS
conference of leading bankers convoked
| bv the Minister Of Finance. SehOr Puigcerver
was held tonight. at which Senior Puigcerver
appealed to the bankers to stop the bourse
/ panic. Those present agreed to do their utmost
| 10 bring about the desired result. About 10
| 900 600 pesetas has been subscribed to the fund
! in aid Of the navy.
THEIR WEDDING JUST ANNOUNCED.
MISS EDITH AGOSTINI AND EUGENE j. BEALEs