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iards, with energy and manliness above and
prudence and seif-sacrifice below.
FL CorreO, the organ of Senior Sagasta,
says: The Madrid press is unanimous in
its unfavorable Judgment upon President
McKinley's message, and pubic opinion has
received the document with marked hostil-
ity. Special Indignation is caused by the
clause referring TO Intervention and by the
hypOcritical lamentatiOn over Cuban mis-
fortunes. which have been greatly augment
ed by the support given the rebels on the
part of the American people and probably
the American consuiS. Although the de-
corcusIy official statement issued after the
Cabinet council last night strikes note OF
disgust, the government cannot without
protest hear laid down the doctrine of inter-
ference. attacking SPANS sovereignty and
offending Spain's dignity. The government
must be watchful. and public opinion re-
main serene; despising the petty and UNI
derhand medtations of politicians DESTROYS
to fish in troubled waters"
FL Epoca Conservative says that a read
ing of the message reveals the fact that
while originally written In a warlike tone
it was subsequently softened down. The
paper declares that the Spanish government
has done much TO assist President Mc&in-
ley in a difficult position without getting
much in return. The most important para
graph" says FL Epoea. lis the last. which
the government properly answers in last
nights official statement and in the publ
cation of Senior Polo Bernabes memOran-
dunn showing the sacrifices Spain has made
for peace. The congressional debates prove
President McKinley's tight position, and it
is still doubtful whether he will succeed in
controlling the warlike elements in Amer
FL Heraldo de Madrid independent says:
THE message has removed the mask
America has worn too long. 1t closes also
diplomatic action leaving Spain face to face
with her true enemy, the author of war.
who has taken advantage of the honesty of
Spanish diplomats. despising Spain as
Napoleon deSpiSed her, and to pay dearly
for the blunder as Napoleon paid for his.
The peoples judgment of the situation has
been more just than the governments, and
hence have come the public manifestations
in the streets. 1t is to be hoped, however
that the people will not weaken the hands
which hold the reins at the present critical
moment. Only two courses are open:
Either to close SPANS history in the new
world, fleeing ANONYMOUSLY before the
boots of Washington politicians, or to leave
to arms the decision of the quarrel. Last
nights official note leads to the belief that
the government favors the latter alterna-
tive. which is in harmony with the national
The Impartial independently rakes the
that it surpasses the truth, and turns dis
dainfully away, appealing to the govern
ment to unite all SpaniarGs by bold ac-
ton Continuing, the impartial says:
The ministers must sec that each act of
weakness will beget a fresh American in
suit. President Mckinley scarcely notices
the armistice, except to tell the insurgents
should peace not result from 1T, intervention
will follow. In other words, don't yield;
I'm here. Let Spain send her fleet TO
Cuba. Let the truce end so soon as 1t is
known the insurgents will not surrender.
Honor ana common sense aIlke demand tIllS
course"
The Liberal moderate Republican, says:
THE government in spite of the optimism
of the ministerial organs respecting the
message, rejects Intervention. Passages of
the official note almost in the words OF
the Liberals leader of yesterday. namely:
Theory is to be protested against to-day.
the practice will be energetically opposed
whenever it is attempted. 1t is rumored
that certain councillors argued that Presl-
dent McKinleys affirmation of the principle
of intervention would stop the jingoes hint
ing that therefore Spain should overlook the
matter. We protest against such concession
as being contrary to independence. Silence
before President McKinley's theory is equiv
alent to the remuneration of all sovereign
rights. The government has done well in
securing henceforth the safety of its most
sacred and most precious deposit. Much.
however. remains to be told. Terrible will
be the consequence of debility and indecsion
should the government seek to avoid or
dodge the dangers. There is only one road
for Spain. We agree with Senior Silvela as
to the necessity for proceeding without de-
lay and fearlessly towards a definite de-
cision The Liberal has always supported
peace, but we think affairs have arrived at
point when true patriotism demands an
Immediate solution