Evening journal., 1898-06-03
PHILIPPINE PRIESTS.
Their Demands Cause the Min
istry Much Anxiety.
PARTY ORGANS DEFENDING CASTELAR,
Carlist Paper Attacks tho Government.
The Spanish Victory at santiago-Ex-
Minister Bernabe Gets Job
In tho Foreign once.

MADRID, June 3.-The religious or
ders in the Philippine islands have plac-
ed the government I'm q dilemma by de-
manding that the government decide
whether they are to withdraw from the
archipelago or whether it win give them
ample means to maintain their religious
and political domination, which, they
say, is Indispensable IL they are 10 con-
tlnue TO act as auxillaries Of Spanish
rule. Most Of the Liberals and Repub-
licans urge the government TO proceed
with the reforms regardless Of the re-
ligious orders. which, they add. must
accept the situation, az they win never
fenounce their property interests there.
The Conservatives support the re-
ligious orders. and the government is
greatly embarrassed, as Il does not wish
to offend the religious party, while at
the same time II feels that concessions
to the insurgents at the expense OF the
priesthood AFFORD the only chance Of
salvation for the Philippine islands.
Despite the statements OF the news
papers that Admiral Cervera was not
present at the bombardment OF Santa
go de Cuba on Tuesday, Captain Aunon,
the minister OF marine IN an interview
yesterday, declared that Cervera hoist
ed his flag on the Cristobal Colon in
order to direct the Spanish operations,
the success OF which is principally due
to Cervera, who has given proofs Of
high strategic ability"
The article signed by Senor CASTELAR,,
the Republican leader, recently printed
I'm The Petite Revue Internationale and
reproduced in several Spanish papers,
which are being prosecuted for so do
ing monopolizes public attention. In
this article Senor CASTELAR, attacked the
queen regent. reproachng her with be-
ing foreigner and unpopular and with
interfering unjustihably In political af-
fairs. He also compared her present
position with that of Queen Marie An
toinette on the eve Of the French revo-
luton.
A majority OF the newspapers con-
denim Senior Casterlar's remarks, but
/ the Extremist organs defend them.
The Conservative Epoca declares that
| Senor Castelar, has expressed his opin-
/ ion In conversation during the past two
months. and The Epoca believes he aims
at grouping around him the scattered
l Republican elements.
The Ministerial Correo doubts the au-
thorship Of the article, believing II "im.
/ probable that Senior Castelar, has fer.
/ gotten himself IN manner so contrary
to his culture and love Of the father
land"
General Weylers organ. The Nacion
al. and the Republican Pals warmly de-
Send Senior Castelar,, while the Carlls
Correo Espanol attacks the government
| II says:
During the past so years the Liberals
have seen three women on the throne
and they have grossly expelled the frs
two and sullied their memory"
The Heraldo hopes the government
viii refrain from exposing the glori
Gus Old age Of Senor CASTELAR, 10 tn
4 vexations OF puerils prosecution"
/ The report that the Spanish troopshil
Alfonso XIII had been captured by an
| American auxiliary cruiser Is withou
foundation 1t f. announced ofilclall,
that the Alfonso XIII Is now landini
her cargo OF provisions at Puerto Rico.
The captain general Of Puerto RE,
cables that the question OF subsistenc,
has raised no difficulty In the island. %,
several vessels have entered the port,
with provisions
Senor Polo y Bernabe, formerly Span
ish minister to the United States, ha.
been appointed undersecretary in thi
| foreign Office.