Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-11
MADRID IN A FOMENT
Armistioe Edict Provokes a Blot Of
Some Magnitude.
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ARRESTS MADE
Reported That General Woodford
Will Leave for France Today.
TO HAVE MILITARY ESCORT

darmes.
The ambassadors meet at the Italian en-
bassy today. 1t is understood this meeting
was called as a result of news received
from Washington.
Over 100 Arrests Made.
Over 100 arrests were made during the
disturbances. Among the persons taken
into custody, in addition to Baron San Gar
rem. were Senior Galvez Holquin. former
deputy; Gen. Bourbon de Castelvi and many
newspaper men.
The police scattered the crowds who at
tempted to reform at the Puerta Del Sol
at about midnight. Some persons were in
jured. The project today published proc
lamation urging the people to be calm,
and adding that the demonstrations yes
terday were instigated by a political party.
Complete quiet prevails this morning,
hut precautions taken have not been relax
ed. Although the newspapers insist that
Gen. Woodford will leave Madrid today. the
United States minister has not yet taken
any steps In that direction.
Carlist Leader Captured.
The most important arrest, politically.
made in connection with the demonstra-
lions Of yesterday was that of Baron San
Garren, Carist leader and former deputy.
1t Is reported flat the RomerIsts, repub-
licans and Cariists were at the bottom OF
the manifestations. the Carlists taking tn,
principal part.
At the Princess Theater yesterday even
ing spectator shouted viva Espanay'
and the entire audience arose, while the
building resounded with frantic cheers.
The national anthem was demanded by the
people. and was played amidst enthusiastic
acclamations.
Comments of the Globo.
The Globo QiberaD. commenting today
upon the crisis, says it sees nothing more
in yesterday evening demo nssratfon than
'tdiscontentsd and unsuccessful agitators
working on the patriotic passions of the
populace at a moment of excitement" and
warns the government not to relax its Wig
ilance. "since. Spain's interests depend upon
her calm attitude" adding: 1T is no longer
question for the government, but for the
fatherland."
Not a Patriotic Outburst.
At about o'clock this morning Civil Gov
ernor Of Madrid Senior AguiIera called
upon the minister of the interior, Senior
Capdepon, and made report on the sub
1ect of the demonstrations. He said in
brief:
THE affair was not a genuine outburst
of patriotism, but was manufactured by
individuals anxious to disturb public or
der. had good information OF the scheme
to start an Illegal manifestation at O'Clock
in the afternoon Therefore, left the bull
rlI.g and hurried to the Puerto del Sol
where, however, 1 found everything tran
quill. l then returned to the bull ring,
which 1 was the last to leave. The spec
tators returned to their accustomed good
order. going TO The promenades.
Trouble Began at G:3O p. NJ.
1.-The manifestation began at $50 pm.
About fifty persons, including Senior Gal
vez Holquin, assembled, leaving Belota
court singly, in order to avoid attention,
arranging to meet at the Grau Pera Club
There they were joined by idlers, and the
whole party began marching in the direc-
ton of the Puerto del Sol, headed by Senior
Galvez Holquin, whom I arrested. GEN
Bourbon de CaStelvi, who was returning
from a drive with his wife, was recognized
and cheered. He responded by leading the
mob to the Military Club to obtain a flag
This I prevented, and the general left the
club, followed by the mob for the Puerto
del Sol and the arsenal. where interposed.
Senior Martin Arrested.
Later 1 saw group Of people, headed
by Senior Martin Rey. whom 1 arrested, in
the meanwhile taking measures at the
Puerto del Sol to avoid bloodshed.
1.-The people who took part in the mani
festation never numbered over five hum
dred.
Hearing, shortly before II o'clock. that
a crowd was gathered in front of the CO.
lonial minister's house. went there, ac-
companied by four guards and two mount
ed policemen, and arrested Baron San
Guerren. Several others were temporarily
arrested. but were afterward released.
'The character of the manifestation can
be judged by its leaders. I am in duty
bound to report the matter to the judica-
ture.''
Ell Pals Issue Seized.
FL Pals. the newspaper which has been
the most prominent in fomenting the anti
government campaign, continued its sensa-
tional policy today and its issue Of date
was the-eupcn confiscated by the author
tiles.
The minister Of marine. Admiral Bermeto
characteriaes as absurd the story told in
London by Joseph p. Gibbons, the Engllsi,
SAcStIiCAhHs ID " tue sale OF submarine
mines to Spain. The minister says that
during the past eighteen months the Span
ish government has not contracted with
any English firm to lay mines in Havana
harbor. He adds that the torpedoes sent
ito Cuba have not yet been laid in the
waters Of that island.
A dispatch received here from Manila,
capital OF the Philippine Islands. confirms
the report that the United States consul
1t that place has left Manila.
According to the Congressional Directory
Of 1897. o. F. Williams In the Enitsd
states consul at Manila and william A.
Daland II the vice consul.
sDaniards HAD saspicions.
MADRID. April 0. via Bayonne. France.
April u.-While many persons here for sew
erai days past have suspected that some-
stilng W&1 hreSlng, the cabinets decision.
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