The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-04

Madrid, May 4.--The city of Madrid
was quiet yesterday and things had
resumed their normal aspect. The
principal newspapers advise calmness
$50 as to avoid the unpatriotic spectacle
of disturbance when Spain's united
energies are required to avenge he,
recent losses"
The proclamation of martial law has
caused much dissatisfaction, it being
declared unnecessary, unless the gov
ernment has information Of a secret
conspiracy. Sundays demonstration
was trivial, even compared with the
trifllng disturbances upon the occasion
Of the proclamation Of the Cuban
armistice. The newspapers are par
ticularly discontented with the state
Of affairs existing, as the mere mention
of military operations is punishable
severely Groups Of people which
gather around the spots where the
martial law proclamation is posted
promptly dsperse, laughing when they
read the article prohibiting public
gatherings.
In the congress a resolution of
homage" in honor Of those killed in the
naval engagement off Cavte was
adopted unanimously. The message
from the queen regent was then adopt
ed. the Republicans, Carlists and Con-
servatives voting in the negative.
Meanwhile the cabinet council is dis.
Cussing the political situation In Spain
Admiral Berlnejo, minister of marine
and General Correa are strongly in
favor Of an immediate suspension of
the constitutional guarantees. a step
which requires closing the cortes.
The other members of the cabinet,
however consider this inconvenient at
the present moment because 1t would
wipe out many years Of the history Of
the Liberal party.
There Is a general belief that cabi-
net crisis is imminent and that it will
probably end in a considerable modi-
fication Of the present government,
possibly in the formation of a national
ministry under the presidency of Mar
shal Martinez Campos. In any case
parliament Is certain to be closed
shortly.
The events of the last few days have
undoubtedly increased the popularity
of General Weyler, who favots an out
and out war policy. At the same time
there is no real ground for anticipating
that he will come to the head of affairs
General Weyler is notorious but not q
prominent person In Spanish politics.
The floors and galleries of the con-
gress dover house) were crowded at
yesterdays sitting, and some lively
scenes ensued. Senior Salmeron said
that before questioning the government
the house ought to pay its tribute Of
admiration to Spains heroic sailors at
Cavite, adding, when 1t has been
ascertained how much blood has been
shed and how much money expended,
II will be necessary to establish the
responsibility of attaching to the crown
as we'll as to The least citizen"
Murmurs Of protest followed this re-
mark. The president of the chamber
called Senior Salmeron to order and dl-
rected his attention to the article Of the
constitution declaring the inviolability
Of the crown. Senor Salmeron contin-
ued, demanding information as to the
defenscs in Manila bay, and insisting
that this was the question which
should be discussed. After the govern
ment had given its explanations he
proceeded to crticise the monarchical
governments Of the last half century,
notably that of the restoration, de-
olaring that they were responsible for
the present situation.
I'VE expend millions to maintain the
monarchy" he said but have not
money enough to buy ironclads. Who
ever will destroy the existing regime
Will 10 = great patriot" This declara- =,