The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-12
DISTURBANCES IN MADRID.
\ Carlist Leader Among Those Arrest
pd-SuDnrcssed by the Governor.

MADRID, April ll-SsoO a A'-<Nt 'iAo
Princess Theatre yesterday evening
spectator shouted "Viva Espana,' and
the entire audience arose. while the
building resounded with frantic cheers.
Tho national anthem was demanded by
the people, and was played amid enthu-
siastio acclamations.
A revolutionary mob paraded the
streets last night and crowded about the
Military Club, 10 show It's sympathy with
the army. Scores OF arrests were made
0.45 4. M.-The most important arrest
politically. made in connection with the
demonstrations OF yesterday. was that OF
Baron san Gerren, a Carlist leader, and
a former deputy.
II Is reported that the Romanists, Re
puhlicans and Carlists were at the bot
tom of the manifesto, the Carlists taking
the principal part.
MANY ARRESTS.
10 =. Mover one hundred arrests
were made during the disturbances.
Among those taken into custody in ad-
dtion 10 Baron san Gerren, were Senor
Galyez Holquin. former deputy, Gen
eral Bourbon De Castelvi, and many
newspaper men.
The police scattered the crowds who at
tempted 10 reform at the Puerta del
Sol at about midnight
The Prefect to-day published a procla-
nation, urging the people to be calm,
and adding that the demonstrations yes
terday were iuaugurated by a political
party.
1880 A. M.--The Minister OF Marine, Ad-
miral Bermaio characteriZes as absurd
the story told IN London by Joseph +.
Gibbons, the English electrical engineer,
as TO the sale OF submarine mines 10
Spain. The Minister says that during the
past eighteen months the Spanish Gov
crnment has not contracted with any
English firm to lay mines In Havana har-
bor He adds that the torpedo gent 10
cuba have not yet been laid in the waters
of that island.
CONSUL LEAVES MANILA
A dispatch received here from Manila.
capital Of the Philippine Islands. con-
firms the report that the United states
Consul at that place has left Manila
according to the Congressional Direc-
tory of 1897. o. f. Williams is the United
states Consul az Manila and WD.iam
A. Daland Is the vice-cOnsul)
12A5 r. M.-General WoOdford. when
questioned to-day regarding the reports
in circulation as 10 his leaving Madrid.
reiterated his previous declaration about
not leaving, and added significantly:
II have no expectation that my govern
ment will desire me to apply for my pass
ports or that the Spanish government Will
present ;hcm 10 me-
General Woodford has received tele-
grams Of congratulation on his conduct OF
affairs from Marshall Field. Of Chicago.
ana other prominent Americans at home
and abroad.
1855 T. M-The Liberal. in a spirited
article this morning on the political situa-
tion. says:
President Mcl<inley's message will de-
eide SPANS course. If the Washington
government changes its conduct. with
draws its threats and follows the dictates
OF justice. peaCe-loying Spain will forgive
the injuries done here and viii turn from
war; But n the republic continues It's
course i'm insisting on armed interven-
tion, Spain Will without arrogance or
fear accept the challenge, allowing no
ono 10 restrain her seeking counsel or
help from no one 10 maintain her flag un-
stained and her sovereignty untouched.
The nation f. strong enough. being close
Is united with the army which Is really
the nation armed"
PORT MAHON MINED.
3 p. M-Thc naval commander OF Port
Mahon. Capital Of Minorca, one OF the Ba-
learic Islands has issued notice that tor
pedoes have been placed TO defend the
port No vessels will be allowed 10 enter
before O'Clock in the morning. They
must remain outside awaiting instruc-
tlons.
Port Mahon IS a fortified town and is the
residence OF the military governor of the
Balearic Islands. 1t has extensive man
factures Of shoes for the Cuba trade. and
j. one OF the best and most commodious
ports in the Mediterranean.
Is =. M.-ro-day's hero is Senior Aguil-
era, the civil governor OF Madrid. who
by HIS own presence and activity quelled
the mob last night when at its worst. TO
the correspondent - the Associated Press
Senior Aguilera said:
Il attribute the demonstration solely
to political agitators aided by Carlisists
and Romansts who arc trying TO create
the impression that armistice Is hu-
milation 20 Spain.
All future demonstrations will be sup
pressed by force Strong precautions
were taken IN anticipation OF possible dis
turbances but to-day the civil governor
denied that there was any participa-
tlon Of the military In yesterdays demon
stration except at the military club, where
the cries from without long live Spain
and long live the army and navy were
responded to by few members or the
club"
Raron san Guerren and the other pris-
10 prison, but have since been baiied.
rending trial General Bourbon do Cas-
telvi denies that he intended 10 partici-
pate In the demonstration.
1890 =. M.--Numerous groups in the
Puerto del Sol, and In front Of the offices
Of the Minister OF the Interior this even
ing have raised the cry, Viva Espana."
The gendarmes and police scattered them
and occupied the square, but the groups
reformed several times. until finally the
gendarmes charged the crowd. Many
were injured or arrested. Senior Aguil-
lera. the Civil Governor. called out the
civil Guard 10 clear the street, but at this
hour several bodies are paradlng the
thoroughfares I'm the centre OF the city.
Midnight-Throughou the evening dem
onstrations have continued In various
quarters. The police and gendarmes have
repeatedly dispersed the large crowds
and there have been several arrests In
the lower quarters.
Calm has finally been restored, but the
gendarmes are patrolling the streets ana
other precautions are maintained.
April l2-2 A. NAH the crowds nave