The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-22

is no sacrifice YOU are not prepared to
make in defense OF National honor. | am
sure that every one in whose veins runs
Spanish blood will respond readily TO the
call which in these solemn moments /
address TO all and that all will group them
selves, armed to contribute as much as
they can TO repel the invasion, without
allowing dangers, suffering or privations
TO weaken the heart of courage.
To arms. then, fellow countrymen, to
arms. There will be place for all in the
night. Let all cooperate and contribute
with the same enthusiasm 10 fight the
enemy OF the Spanish nation, emulating the
exploits OF our ancestors who always plant
ed high the country's honor. To arms!
Cry thousand times viva Espana,"
Viva Ill Rey Alfonso XlII," Viva la Re
gente," Viva Cuba, always Spanish"
Your governor general
osgood Ramon Blanco.
Havana, APRIL 81. 1898.
p. MA circular issued by the promot-
ers OF the demonstration tonight says:
rhe moment has arrived TO show the
world that the countrys love still lives.
We are not willing TO tolerate the United
states longer. The queen regent has lust
issued most brave challenge to the trait
orous American republic. Let us too shout
with enthusiasm Viva Espano' and
Halt to the foreigners. Let us TOO
march before the Spanish palace. resolved
10 De DESTROYED before falling into for
elgn power"
The people began early this evening 10
decorate the public buildings ana private
residences with the national colors Gem
e'ai illumination OF the city followed AT
S'3V the demonstrators reached the square
opposite the palace, a committee entering
and rendering to the governor general all
{heir estates, property and lives in aid of
me government and pledging their readi-
ness TO fight the invaders.
Governor General Blanco thanked Them
IN the name of the king the queen regent
ana the imperial and colonial governments
assuring them that he would do everything
IN his power To prevent the invader sot-
ting foot in Cuba.
IN response TO a request by the deputa-
tion that he would address the people.
General Blanco went out on se ha,cohv a,
the palace. where he could look down m
the square crowded with thousands cheer
ing ana making an imposing sight. After
silence WAS secured General Blanco
thanked the people, assuring them he
would lead them to victory; 'othorwise |
shall not live" he said
DO you swear to follow me TO the end 90
Ine crowd answered: Yes, We do
:, 70 you swear TO give the last drop OF
pioou IN your veins before letting n far.
coveredg" '''u we as
Yes, yes, we do answered the crowd
denerai blanco said: The cnemy's fleet "a
almost at the doors OF Havana. They hays
money, but we have blooi to shed. and NO
are ready to shed ii. We will throw tbsr
into the sea- '"eh
The crowd greeted him with ,hont. q,
approval and he finished his speech hr
shouting; Viva Espano. Viva The ARM
navy and yolun.eers!.
TIC papers ridicue blockade ast;,y
Where Is the patriotism. which does no,
exist, OF the Americans. who have ofrsrsa
5000 bounty for sailors."
Madrid April 2s.-Midnigh,.--The ouee,
regent has consulted with deputy leaders
ana leaders OF the senate tonight ssnor
Montero and the Marquis aArmi,o q
the same terms AZ m "a
Iampos, dealcrad TO tho Queen rasan,
.he,r opinion that /, was rcasonah,s ssem,
patriotic that the crown should r,ye anu anu
% the liberal party. which , om
recss oo-operation and unsnlmo m'n es-
port from all other parties ia the ns, sups
'o,, ,ns nonor' integrity and dignity 81 liz