The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-14
Don Carlos Issues a Manifesto
to Spaniards
Which Shows That He Expects
Spain to Yield.
SEEKING A WAY OUT.
Next Proposition is the Evacu-
alton of Cuba.
The Pope Assures Spain There
Will Be No War.

Madrid April 14-Don Carlos has issued
a manifesto, in the course of which he
says: 1.-The Carlist who, in the face of
war with the United States, would rise in
arms against Spain is traitor. If war
occurs all those who fight against the for
eigner who insults us will deserve well of
Carlos. If the Spanish government does
not venture into war, but permits the loss
of Cuba, then Carlists who do not respond
to the voice of the king will also be trait
ors.
the glove thrown down by Washington,
the King himself will come to Spain; and
if he cannot get soldiers he will get vol
unteers from the provinces to defend the
honor of the country.
The news from Barcelona and Sara
gossa is that groups of people are demon
the civil guard, together with the civil
authorities in these two towns, are trying
to dispense the demonstrators. Though
the censorship is very severe regarding
news from the provinces, especially if it
not thought that those taking place a
Barcelona and Saragossa are as yet very
Contrasting with all the war rumors
tea party is being given this afternoon at
of the Internal onal Congress of Hygiene.
All the members of the cabinet are pres
ent with the exception of Senior SagaSta.
The queen regent has been talking with
the chief members of the congress
The very worst impression prevails in
Madrid Again the bourse has declined.
Ministers say that there is no news. Cen
eral Woodford alone preserves serenity
Ell Correro, the organ of Senior Sagasta.
says: THE Madrid press is unanimous in
its unfavorable judgment upon President
MIckinley's message and PUBLIC opinion
hostility. Special Indignation is caused
by the clause referring to Intervention,
and by the hypocritical lamentation over
Cuban misfortunes which have been
greatly augmented by the support given
the rebels on the part of the American
people and probably the American con-
Although the decorously official state
ment issued after the cabinet council last
night strikes note of disgust, the gov
eminent cannot without protest hear laid
down the doctrine of interference, attack
SPANS dignity. The government must be
watehfnl and public opinion remain ser,
mediations of politicians DESTROYS to fish
in troubled waters"
reading of the message reveals the fact
that. while originally written in war
down. The paper considers that the
Spanish government has done much to
position without getting much in return.
THE congressional Debates says Ell
Epoca, prove President McKinley's tight
position. and it is still doubtful whether
ne will succeed in controlling the warlike
Ell Heraldo de Madrid, Independent,
says;
america has worn too long 1t closes
also diplomatic action, leaving Spain face
10 race with her true enemy, the author
of the war, who has taken advantage of
the honesty of Spanish diplomats. despis-
ing Spain as Napoleon despised her, and
is to pay as dearly for the blunder as Ma
poleon paid for his. The peoples judg-
ment of the situation has been more just
than the governments, and hence have
come the public manifestations in the
streets.
1T is to be hoped however, the people
will not weaken the hands that hold the
reinS at the present critical moment. Only
Two courses are Open-either to close
SPANS history in the new world, fleeing
ANONYMOUSLY before the boots of WASH
1ngton politicians, or to leave to arms the
decision of the quarrel. Last nights of
hcfal note leads to the belief that the gov
eminent faVors the latter alternative
which is in harmony with the national
sentiment
A report is current that Cardinal Ram
polla, the papal secretary OF state tele-
graphed the Madrid government today an
assurance that peace between Spain and
the United States will not be disturbed.
Advices just received from Cartagena
confirm the report that the United States
consul and the United States vice consul
at that port, both of whom are natives of
spain. have resigned.
Upon the reassembling of the cortes
colonel Genaro Alas (retired), lately elect
ed deputy for Sancti Spiritus Cuba will
Introduce bill to the effect that Spain
should evecuate Cuba, reserving her SOW
ereignty and a yearly royalty, with an
arrangement as to the debts.
colonel Alas says that Spain can ACCEPT
no better solution in aid of peace in the
existing circumstances,