New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-17
SYMPATHY IN MADRID.
OFFICIAL CONDOLENCE BECAUSE OF
THE MAINE DISASTER
TIE ArrHoR1rIEs IN cunA INsrRucrED TO 20

THE AUTHORITIES IN CUBA INSTRUCTED TO DO
THEIR UTMOST TO RELIEVE THE DIS
TREss OF TIE AMERICANS
Madrid. Feb l6.-The United States Minister.
General Stewart l. Woodford. did not receive
news OF the loss Of the Maine from Washington
His first intmatlon Of the calamity came from the
Spanish Rear Admiral. who called at the United
States Legation to express. in behalf Of the
Spanish Government. regret for the disaster
which had berallen the American warship. The
details then reached G neral Woodford In the
dispatches Of the Associated Press.
The impartial" published extra edition.
saying that the news has produced a deep I'm
preston in Madrid
The Premier. Senior sagasta personally In
formed the Queen Regent Of the loss OF the
Maine Immediately after ne received news OF the
disaster.
The following semi-oficial note has been Is
sued:
The news OF the disaster OF the Maine has
caused a painful impression in Madrid 1t was
at first feared that there had been some act OF
imprudence 10 which the catastrophe was at
tributable Afterward. as the details arrived.
the fears dispelled took the form of feelings OK
sympathy and sorrow for the misfortune which
has occurred.
The Captaln-General. the Commandant OF the
Arsenal the sailors Of the cruiser Alfonso XII.
the crews Of the merchant vessels and all avail
able forces fastened 20 succor the Injured.
The Government has expressed TO Minister
Woodford the regret 1t feels at the catastrophe
In vii
Spanish jurisdiction.
An Admiral In full Uniform. IN the name OF
the Minister Of Marine. and the entire Spanish
Cabinet. called on General Woodford to-day
and Informed him that the Government had
telegraphed TO the authorities in Cuba to do
their utmost TO relieve the distress OF the IN
jured and to furnish the officers and crew OF the
Maine with everything which they may need.
The Captain-GeneraI Of Cuba General Blanco.
has cabled the authorities here. and has sent a
similar message to Washington. saying that the
disaster to the Maine was lndisputably due TO
an accident.
The first news received here direct from Ha-
vana said the explosion on the Maine was caused
by a fire and that the warship enveloped In
flames afterward sank
The "Epoca" says. Whatever the relations
between Spain and the United states, Christian
feelings and humanity compel us 10 regret the
catastrophe The spectacle OF so many lives
suddenly launched into eternity inspires com
passion
The "Heraldo" remarks. Although the Ameri-
cans try 10 represent us as people devoid OF
virtues. we must face this horrible misfortune
sincerely and express feelings Of compassion.
The "Heraldo" adds In the face Of proyoca-
tive Americans We shall always remain a proud
people: but in the face " men In misfortune OF
whatever nationality. our hearts are always full
OF pity"
All the bers Of the Cabinet and Of the
Diplomatic Corps left cards at the American
Legation to-day.
"El Dia" expresses sorrow for the disaster
which it Describes as very painful occurrence
for Spain
"El Correo Espanol" urges the Government
10 issue orders prohibiting the Vizcaya from
visiting New-York.