Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-13
WOODFORD STAYS.
Still Sticks to Madrid, Despite
Many Rumors to the
Contrary.

Madrid, April 1880 a. NIT is said
the United States minister, Stewart L.
Woodford, leaves Madrid today 1t is
further alleged that he will be accompa-
MED to the frontier by an escort of gen.
darmes.
The ambassadors meet at the Italian
embassy today. 1t is understood this
meeting was called as result of news re-
ceived from Washington.
$50 4. m.-The Globe UiberaD COM
menting upon the crisis, says it sees moth
ing more in yesterday evenings demon
stratiOn than 'discontened and unsuccess-
full agitatOrs working on the patriotic pas
siOns of the pOpulace at a moment OF eX-
citement," and warns the government not
to relax its vigilance, ''since SPANS inter
ests depend upon her calm attitude, add
ing: 1T Is no longer a question Tor the
government, but for the Fatherland.
9:35 4. NAT the Princess theater last
evening a spectator shouted Viva Els
piano. and the entire audience arose, while
the building resOunded with frantic cheers.
The national anthem was demanded by
the people and was played amidst enthu-
siastic acclamatiOns.
$40 Il. m.-The most important ar
rest, politically, made in connection with
the demonstrations of yesterday, was that
of Baron Sangarren, 4 CarllSt leader ano
former deputy 1t is reported that the
Romerists, Republicans and Carlists were
at the bottom of the manifestation, the
Carlists taking the principal part.
10 a. m.-Over 100 arrests were made
during the disturbances. Among the per
sons taken into custody, in addition tC
Baron Sangarren, were Senior GalveSe,
former deputy, Gen. Castelvi de Bourbon
and many newspaper men The police
scattered the crowds who attempted to re-
+ho 4 al ut mid.
night. Some persons were injured.
The project today published a proclama-
ton urging the people to be calm, and
adding that the demonstrations yesterday
We're instigated by political party. Com
plete quiet prevails this morning, but the
precautions taken have not been relaxed
11:30 a. m.-The minister of marine,
Admiral Bermejo, characterizes as alb
surd the story told in London by Joseph
P Gibbons. the English electrical engi-
neer. as to the sale Of submarine mines to
Spain. The minister says that during
the past eighteen months the Spanish
government has not contra cted with any
English firm to lay mines III Havana
harbOr. He adds that the tOrpedOes sent
to Cuba have not yet been laid in the
waters of that island.
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. -.
I. Williams is the United States consul
at Manila and William \. Daland is the
Yice-cOnSul.
The Pals, the newspaper which has been
the most prominent IN fOmenting the anti
government campaign. continued its sen:
sational policy today and its issue of date
was thereupon confscated by the authori-
ties.
11:45 a. m.-Narious rumors were in
circulation at this time of day. among
them being that Gen. WoOdford was
leaving Madrid and that the ambassadors
were meeting to discuss grave news re-
ceived from Washington, but they al
turned out to be unfOunded. 1t was posi-
lively asserted in official circles that there
had been no further developments. and
that there would not be any until after
President McKinley's message had been
delivered 20 Congress.
Gen. WOOdfOrd. when questioned today
regarding the reports in circulation as to
his leaving Madrid. reiterated his pre-
viOus declaration about not leaving and
added. significantly: Il have ne eXpecta-
ton that my government will direct me
TO apply for my passports, or that the
Spanish government will present them to
me-"
Gen. WoOdford has received kilograms
of congratulatiOn on his conduct of affairs
from Marshall Field Of Chicago and other
prominent Americans at home and
abroad.