The herald., 1898-04-21
SPANIARDS IN new YORK
THINK THEY HAVE A REASON
FOR GROWING
THE PROTECTION" OFFERED
Consists Of Transportation to Havana
and Enforced Service in the
Army CHARTERED There
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
NEW YORK, April 2O-rhe Spaniards in
humble circumstances residents of this
city were amazed last night when they
learned that the Spanish government
as Havana. On Monday, Consul-General
Raldasano published a notice saying that
he, acting for his government, was pre-
pared to make arrangements for their
transfer from this country to Spanish do
minions. They were told that the steamer
Panama would carry them. While Havana
Is one Of the ports of call Of the Panama,
they believed they would be transferred at
some other port to one OF the regular liners
of the same company, which would carry
them to Spain direct. But it seems that the
Spanish government contemplated no such
action, and last night the situation was that
while the wealthy Spaniards might go
wherever their money would carry them,
those sailing free would be landed at Ha-
vana. The indignation at such a course
was widespread in the local Spanish colony.
1t was pointed out that for the impecun-
ious Spaniard to leave the city, where his
right to life and police protection is guar
anteed, and be landed in a town which will
D6 StdTVeu OF SHelleu OF DOtH WlIIlu IL lew
days would be to place his life in jeopardy.
The mutterings against such an arrange
ment were both loud and deep, and 1t is
not improbable at all that the Panama will
carry less than one-half the Spanish ref
ugees which it was expected would be on
board her. Arrangements nave been made
for 100 free passengers. No more will be
accepted. Every male Spaniard landing in
Havana is being recruited forcibly. The
refugees would be seized and made to do
military duty, so that the protection"
which the Spanish government is offering
to those who are unable to protect them
selves by sailing under a neutral flag is IN
reality a delivery of them into the ranks of
the army in Cuba.
The Spanish Consuls
WASHINGTON. April 2O.-The State
Department has made all arrangements
for the immediate withdrawal of it's Con-
sular officers from Spain. 1t will be left
to General Woodford, our Minister at Ma
drid, however, to give the word for their
withdrawal, and he undoubtedly will do
this before asking for his own passports.
His Money Fights
MADRID, April 20.-Two policemen are
stationed at the corner Of the street upon
which is situated the residence Of the
United States Minister, General Stewart
l.. Woodford, who began yesterday prepa-
rations for his departure from Madrid. He
has not received any communication from
Washington since the text of the resolu-
tions Of Congress was cabled out. The
Prince of Monaco, who is an officer in the
Sno niCh Nouv ho IN ho
Regent, warmly expressing regret at the
fact that private duties' prevent him
from his discharging his naval duties, but
in the meanwhile he has forwarded a sub.
scription of 10000 pesetas to the national
fund, being raised to increase the strength
of the Spanish Navy. Ex-Queen Isabella
of Spain has sent a subscription of 30,0O1
pesetas to the national fund.
Spain's Allies
NEW YORK, April 2O.-The Herald's
correspondent in Montevideo telegraphs
that a son of the famous dictator, San
tos, who is an Uruguayan naval officer, is
serving on board the Spanish cruiser Viz
caya. He and other Uruguayan officers are
about to enter the service of Spain in her
army and navy.
The police are now guarding the United
States Consulate in Ascuncion, Paraguay.
The Spaniards have made noisy demon
strations against the United States They
have been prohibited from burning eff
eies of President Mckinley and other
American statesmen.
But They Will Not
MADRID, April 20, 5:15 D. m.-Great wal
enthusiasm is reported today in all the
towns of Spain. The hope prevails that
the Cuban insurgents will join the Span
iards against the United States.
A Foolish Vow
MADRID. April 2O.-Minister woodford
is preparing to leave. The crews Of the
Spanish squadron at Cadiz vowed before
the shrine of the Virgin never to return
unless victorious.
American Ladies Leave
MADRID, April 20, 4:4O p. m.--The re-
manning ladies of the United States lega-
ton leave Madrid tonight.
Carlos in Belgium
OsTEND. April 2O.-Don Carlos has ar
rived here.
A Surprise Promised
MADRID, April 20, 5:15 D. NIT is said
in official circles that the location of the
first naval battle will be veritable sur
prise.
Troops for Cuba
WASHINGTON,Ap April 2O.-Arrangements
are being made by the War Department
for the transportation of troops from
southern ports to Cuba, and it is expected
that they will be perfected tomorrow or