The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
'RIOTINC
IN MADRID.
Glass in an American
Building Shattered.
COAL AND VICTUALS'
May Soon Solve the Trouble,
and is Troubling Spain.
{" A NATION OF N0BODIES >
Is the Way Gen. Blanco
Refers to Us.
TO FORCE SPANISH PAPER MONEY
ON the People Regulations Are Adopt.
cd Making Acceptance Obligatory.
"Thc First Cannon Shot is Al
most Audible" Says Senior
Sagasta Shortage OF
Provisions and Sup
plies May Cause
the Overthrow
of the Dy-
nasty.
TO FORCE SPANISH PAPER MONEY

MADRID. April 2l.-11:l6 A. M.-The
utimatum OF the United states was re-
ceiyed early this morning in English. The
Spanish government Immediately broke
on diplomatic relations with the United
States notifying the United Minister TO
this effect before he was able to presen,
any note.
1929 p. M.-The news OF the rupture
was received calmly. There is no excite
ment apparent anywhere.
p. M.-Spain's action to-day IS con-
siGered a virtual declaration OF war and
hostilities may begin Immediately.
FLEET HAS STARTED.
800 p. M.-Semi- official note issued this
afternoon says:
"rhe Spanish government, having re-
ceived the lltimatum OF the President OF
the United States considers that the doc
ument constitutes "a declaration of war
against Spain and that the proper form
TO be adopted is not to make any>further
reply. but TO await the expiration OF time
mentioned in the ultimatum before open
ing hostilities.
I'm the meantime the Spanish author-
tiles have placed their possessions In a
state OF defense and their fleet is already
on it's way 10 meet that of the United
States"
4P. M.-The Queen Regent presided this
afternon at the Cabinet Council Senor
Sagasta the Premier. announced the de-
parture Of Senior Polo y Bernabe from
Washington, and that the United States
k.I h.nF
informed that il would be useless 10 pre-
sent any note. The British Ambassador.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolfe, called
upon Senior Gullon, the Foreign Minister.
and informed him that the affairs OF the
American Legation were in his Uheam-
bassador's hands,.
The chambers have elected provisional
officers, the Marquis Vega D'Armijo oeing
chosen president of the Congress, the
lower house.
GEN. WOODFORD'S DEPARTURE
4:30 p M-Generai Woodford arrived at
the station about n quarter or an hour
in advance OF the hour at which the
train was scheduled 10 le~ye. Tho train
started half an hour late. and during the
interval General Woodford converscd
with the representatives OF the foreign
press and a number OF private friends
An immense crowd gathered at the sta
ton. composed OF all classes. strong
force Of police and civic guards MAIN
tanned order, while amid the crowd moved
a large number OF private detectives A
detachm, mt OF the civic guards accom-
panied General Woodford 10 the frontier
The retiring minister maintained HE
usual calmness, but looked worn and
fatigued. When the crowd was the
ihlckest about him. General Woodfcrd
forced his way through. and. approach-
ing Colonel Morel. the Chief OF Police.
shook hands with him cordially, thank
ing him for his kindness and real IN
guarding the United States Legation. ana
his General Woodford's) residence for
so many months.
When General woodford took his seat
I'm the train there was a stir among tho
spectators and a rush toward the window
OF the carriage. The Minister sat uncon-
cerned and dignifed. Senor Agulsers.
the civil governor of Madrid. his gigantic
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