Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-20
If Her Answer Be No" Then United States Army
and Navy Viii Do the Rest.
Seems Crazy for War---0ur Fleets
Are Stripped for Action.

Madrid, via. Paris, April 19.-The
supporters of the government in both
houses OF Parliament met in the Sen
ate Chamber at o'clock, this after
noon Senior Sagasta. the prime minis
ter addressed them as follows:
The times are SO grave and the cir
culnstances are 50 exceptional that
acts and not words are necessary to
face the present difficulty. Attempts
history of Spain by an infamous cal
umny. The different Spanish govera-
ment have done their utmost to avert
the war to which we are being pro-
volled.
We have now reached the limits of
concessions compatible with honor and
territorial integrity. We consented to
the last concession at the instance Of
the Pope and the Powers. We yielded
made upon our honor and menaces d.
rected against our territory. That is
thing to which Spanards will never
consent tApplauseD
This is not the moment to trace
parliamentary programme, but the
moment to unite ourselves. as our
fathers have done in the face of an obi
Gus attempt against the integrity of
our territory. The insult offered us,
today is the most infamous that has
ever been offered" prolonged APP
pause)
the rapid constitution of the chambers
IN order to accord to the government the
means to defend the countries interest
Spain he added, will not allow par
eel of her territory to be taken from her
with impunity; nor will she be a party to
any traffickng for her possessions" Pro-
onged applause greeted the speech
The ministers met. today. to modify
the speech from the throne in conform
ty with the situation. Senior Silvela,
leader of the DiSsdent Conservatives.
when addressing his party, declared ii
"nopportune to formulate a political pro-
gramme. He evoked the memory of the
late Senior Canovas del Castillo and de-
clared that he and his party would aid
the government by voting as much as
should be necessary for the national de-
fence without any opposition, although
making note of the responsibility incur
red in order to investigate it. If need be,
at more opportune time. He declared
also that the Dissident Conservatives
would respect whatever financial ar |
engagements the government might enter
into. no matter what these might cost. as
it was the only "means of securing later |
on peace with honor
Seldom has there been witnessed Il more |
impressive and significant scene. The large
hall of the Senate was densely crowded
with Liberal senators and deputies, who
listened with breathlesS attention to the
short speech of Senior SagaSta, only in
terrupting him with "a loud applause when
he alluded to the "unjustitied and in
famous aspersions cast upon Spain with
regard to the Maine disaster
Even more enthusiastic applause greet
ed his closing words when he sternly
and proudly declared that the govern
ment hoped to secure the support of all
Spaniards lin defence of their territory
and ancient rights against more odious
and unfair aggressions than any of their
ancestors had repealed with the some
energy and courage
If the idea still existed in the mind of
any here that war could be averted,
Senior Sagasta's firm speech is regarded
as finally settling all doubts
7.3o p. MAT this hour the lobbies of
Parliament are crowded with members,
new deputies and politicians, all discuss
ing the situation. The one predominating
word is war.
Midnight-It was rumored in town, this
evening, that Gen Woodford would leave,
tomorrow. but he has authorized a formal
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