New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-30
IN THE ENEMY'S CAPITAL.
SPANIARDs CONFIDENT AS TO Boih
MANILA AND MATANZAS

WILL NOT PERMIT COMPARTMENT OF THE
PHILIPPINES wEYLER URGES AN
AGGRESSIVE POLICY.
Madrid April 29-Accordng to dispatches
from Manila. the "Voz Espanola' describes the
nor, NJ Manila MS impregnable The paper as
serts that the forts OF Maleton. sud Mala'e'
Metu. Pasten Miraas and st. Lucia Piiar
bristle with guns chiefly of Krupp make.
A great impression has been produced mere
ny n rumor that the German Government mas
issued a note declaring that it viii not oppose
the landing Of troops III the PhiliI pines. but
will not permit a bombardment, owing % the
important German mercantile interests in all
towns of the islands Germanys omission 10
declare neutrality is held TO give color 10 this
rumor.
In official circles II is not believed that the
Americans can effect landing on the shores OF
Matanzas Bay the bay is full or torpedoes'
The reports cabled from Washington respecting
the movements Of the American Army and meet
are considered as intended TO hoodwinK the
Spanish Government
There are great rejolclngs In Havana at what
Is described as 'the American repulse al Nh
,anxas" II Is not believed that the United
states warships will venture to attack Mania
In the Congress dover house of the Cor'es
to-day
declared that Admiral Bermejo Minister OF
Marine lacked the necessary energy to cope
with the present situation. Sefor Sagasta. the
Premier replied that Admiral Bermejo had rem
dered great service and that one day II would
he shown that he had foreseen all eventuahties
Admiral Bermejo declared that he hau
".noueh energy to defend the fatherland what
aver happened" but added that to-day MS
"patriotism compelled him to be silent as 10 the
measures taken to defend the integrity OF the
nation
A Cariist Deputy asked for the publication OF
all the correspondence with the United states
since the Cuban war.
In the Senate after Senior Moret. the Minister
az the Colonies, had defended the policy OF
Cuban autonomy. a bill was adopted granting
the Government immunity for comforting au-
tonomy on Cuba"
Lieutenant General Weyler spoke al some
length tustifying his administration IN Cupa'
and urged the Government to take the OFFENSIVE
against America
General Weyler in a clear voice. ana WIN
narLsd attention from the whole house and
tho galleries, apologized for prolonging the de-
hate pleading that he could not allow the op-
portunity to pass Of repelng criticism. win
much warmth and sternncss he defenoeu MS
POLITICAL and military acts ~ severity III |uoa
showing that he deemed them vitally necessary
and that they were justified by the results they
produced.
So much was this the case. he oeciareo' t'a'
had he had six months longer he would nave
entirelv crushed the insurrection and would
have realized the promise he made 10 senior
Canoyas del Castillo. that by April, 1913 ne
would be in a position to offer him 3oooV Veter-
ans TO attack the United States
General Weyler severely criticised the nome
rule policy in Cuba, and the time selected Tor
decree,ng II: and he concluded passionate APP
neal for a display Of energy. urging the HoV-
eminent TO take the offensive vigorously on both
land and sea- as remaining on the defensive was
"tbe worst possible policy with such an enemy.
The Duke Of Tetuan and Northumberland
Azcarraga declared that the Conservative party
always approved ard accepted the responsibility
for the acts Of General Weyler in Cuba
These declarations afforded Senior Moret. Sec
retary for tn, Colonies. an opportunity or avoid
ing a debate with General Weyler. Senior Moret
declaring that such a course would be inadvsa-
BILE at present. and would better be left for "a
dav when statesmen can find time for retro
spective discussions
Senator Iastres. OF Porto Rico. forcibiy pro-
tested against Yankee encroachment III the
Antilles" He said that among the population
OF Porto Rico an immense majority or the Gu
bans desired 10 remain Spanish