The Forrest City times., 1898-04-22

The minister and his entire staff,
nine in all, will leave Washington at
Up. m. The French ambassador, NJ
Cambon, and the Austrian minister,
Mr.. Hengelmneller, were with Senior
Polo when the ultimatum was received.
Arrangements were made ut once for the
Transfer of the Legation Property
TO the Austrian legation. This includes
the archives, seal and the Spanish flag
Both the French ambassador and the
Austrian minister will act jointly in
attending to Spanish interests here.
the effects being sent to the Austrian
legation because Austria owns the
property of the legation, whereas the
French establishment is temporarily
leased
The Spanish legation had been in
comparative calm throughout the early
hours of the day, and it began to be
apprehended that another day might
pass without the signing of the reso-
lutlonS Senior Polo maintained his
imperturbablee exterior, although he had
abandoned all hope of an outcome 9TH
er than war. Outside the legation a
lieutenant of police and an officer were
on duty as result of the vandalism,
Tuesday in the destruction of the lega-
tion sign.
At 1890 a. m the Belgian minister
called, followed, soon afterward, by
the French ambassador and Mr..
Hengelmueller, the Hungarian
minister. At that time no word had
been received Of action on the resolu-
ton or the ultimatum.
At 1890 a. m a colored messenger
from the state department appeared at
the front door OF the minister's resi-.
denee, and in an unconventiona way
stated that he had a message from the
state department for the Spanish
minister. Senior Polo excused himself
from the French ambassador with
whom he was then engaged, and met
the messenger in the legation corridor.
He glanced at the Enclosure. noting
that was the ultimatum, and babe the
messenger wait for a reply. This was
already prepared. aud had been ready
since Tuesday. 1t was not reioiuder
to the ultimatum, but a terse request
for his passports
ioAio" Ahs 10 the lcAt Oh the mlnlS
ters request:
Senior Polo's Note.
LEGAcIoN DE EspASA.
WAsHISGroN. April 20, ls9S
MR. SECRErARY-The resolution adopted by
the congress OF the United States of America
and approved to-day by ths president is of
such a nature that my psrmlasnoe in Wash
inston becomes impossible, ami oollgss M to
request you the delivery % my passports This
protection OF the Spanish interests viii be in
trusted To the French ambassador AMI to the
Austria Hungarian minister.
On this occasion, very painful TO me have
the honor 10 renew to you the assurances of nv
highest consideration.
LUIS Polo DE BERSABE
Hon. John Sherman. Secretary OF the United
States OF America. etc. etc.
This letter was sent to the state de.
partment by the messenger, and the
minister rejoined his friends and
awaited the arrival of his passports.
Immediately, however, the calm of the
legation gave way TO fervent activity,
to hurried preparations for de.
parture and the dispatching OF
long cables to Madrid. All of the
official and personal effects, long ago
packed, were finally locked and sealed.
Railroad arrangements were made for
the minister and his entire staff.
Senior Polo does not make public the
direction of his journey after leaving
Washington, as he wishes to avoid un.
necessary attention. The party will
be soon en- route for Spain.
The Demand Immediately Honorei Min
lister Woodford Not Yet Recalled
WASHINGTON, April 20.-The applica-
ton of the Spanish minister for his
passports reached the state department
about noon, and it was honored at once.
Assistant Secretary Day gave orders
that they be forwarded TO the minister
Immediately. No instr .ctions have
been sent to Minister Woodford at
Madrid to withdraw from Spain. 1t
is said at the department that the
withdrawal of the Spanish minister
here does not mean the Immediate
withdrawal of Minister Woodford from
Madrid In view of che department
the action taken by Senior Bernahe 10
not regarded an a renlv 10 fhA rlti.