Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-04
SPANS HOME WOES.
Kingdom Declared to Be Practically
In Revolution.
THE DYNASTY T0TTERlNG.
The End Of the Regency BelleYed
to Hare Begun.
TROOPS At Madrid MUTINOCs.
Only Prevented from Joining MOD
by Personal PIeadings OF Omcers-
Parliamentary Excitement Unp"-
raIIeIIed In Twenty Years.
THE DYNASTY TOTTERlNG.
TROOPS AT Madrid MUTINou

although Premier Sagastas confer
ences with the Queen Regent. ana the
Liberal leaders. Montero and Rios, lea
TO rumors of the formation OF new
government. the facts are that Senor
Sagasta placed the situation before the
Queen Regent, explaining that the chiei
events in the Philippine Islands indi-
Gated certain possible situations IN the
future. Thereupon, the Queen expressed
confidence In the government, which Will
continue as now constituted. Senors
Gamazo and Montero expressed the opin-
ion that the Cabinet should continue in
power.
"The Ministers met at Senior Sagastas
residence yesterday evening, and the Pre-
mier communicated to them the result
of his interview with the Queen Regent
"The Queen Regent and the Cabinet
have agreed that the Cortes should con-
tinue in session.
WAR TO GO ON.
"Senor Salmeron has given notice that
he will interpellate the government on
the events in the Philippine Islands, and
Premier sagasta will reply, voicing the
intention of the Queens Government 10
pursue the war to the bitter end
1T is rumored that Senior Gasset VIII
propose that the present Minister OF Ma
rine. Admiral Bermejo, and his ps+deces-
sor Admiral Beranger, be forced 10 as
sumo responsibility for the Philippine
disaster.
"The patriotic feeling here Is increasing.
"Tbe Spanish officials say that when
Commodore Dewey demanded the sur
render of the Spanish guns, torpedoes'
etc. Governor-General Augustl repiieu'
Come and take them
MARTIAL LAW NOT LIKED.
MADRID. May 3.-Noon.-The proela-
nation of martial law has caused much
dissatisfaction. it being declared unne-
cessary. unless the government mas IN
formation of secret conspiracy. sun
davis demonstration was trivial. even
COMPARED with the trifling disturbance
uuon the occasion of the proclamation or
the Cuban armistice. The newspapers
are particularly dscontented with the
state of affairs.
Groups of people which gather around
the spots where the martial law procla-
nation is posted, promptly disperse'
laughing when they read the articles pro-
hibiting public gatherings.
All interest is now centered in the de-
bates i'm the Cortes.
The proclamation Is couched In war
like language beginning:
Whereas. Spain, finding herself az war
with the United States, the power OF the
civil authorities I'm Spain Is suspended
"Whereas, it Is necessary to prevent any
. rtA
are being made by the nation with manly
energy and veritable enthusiasm.
STATE OF SIEGE.
"Article /. A state of siege in Madrid
is hereby proclaimed.
"ArticIe q As a consequence or Article
all offences against public order. those
Of the press included, Will be tried py
the military tribunal.
"Article 8. In Article 2 are included Of
fences committed by those who. without
special authorization, shall publish news
relative To any operations of the war
whatsoever"
Then follow the articles which prohibit
meetings and public demonstrations.
WEYLER PESSIMISTIC.
An article written by General Weyler
has appeared i'm a newspaper at Palma
capital of the Island of Majorca. where
the General was born, and where his
home is situated The General says that
If the government had been prepared
Spain would now be covered with glory.
Continuing. General Weyler asserts that
| "the Spanish army and navy are superior
| i'm discipline to the Yankees whose lack
| of discipline was manifested In the loss
Of the Maine"
General Weyler then accuses the Span
ish Government of weakness, and con-
cudes with making pessmistic state
| ments regarding the future.
| In the Congress to-day resolution OF
| homage i'm honor of those killed in the
naval engagement off Cavite was adopted
/ unanimously. The message of the Queen
| Regent was then adopted, the Republi-
| cans. Carlists, and Conservatives voting
! in the negative.
| BRITISH PROTECTION OF CHINESE
The official account of Captain-General
| Augustus communication as TO the offeI
of the British Consul at Manila TO place
| all Chinese subjects in the Philippines
| under the protection of the British flag
| savs. "Captain-General August wires
| that the British Consul called upon him
| 10 saw that he would take the Chinese
subjects in the Philippines under the
British flag. in order TO safeguard their
| lives and property. The Captain-General
| added that a number Of rich and infiuen-
| tial Chinese at Manila had assured him
| that they were satisfied with the protec.
| tion of Spain The Secretary OF the Colo
| nies replied TO Captain-General August
| that there was no need for the protecto'
| rate which the British Consul wished tc
!! exercise. The British Consul's offer has
| been communicated 10 the Powers"
SUSPICION OF BRITAIN.
The government apparently sees somt
| deep-laid machination on the part oi
| Great Britain for the official note II
| saws. This news caused surprise. al
though people are accustomed to the me
thods Of those who direct British inter
| ests."
The question is asked: What can b,
the object of the British reauest?' anC
| tho account proceeds as follows: "Chini
Is not in a position to expect this or an.
! other protectorate, but the British TAX
| n upon themselves TO be the protectors o
the Celestial empire against French, Ger
man. and Russian ambitions, with view
apparently. 10 acquiring new title o.
the protection OF Chinese In the Philip
mines. The Spanish Government canno
accept the role offered II, and REJECTS th
proposition. at the same time informih
the Powers. who are not disposed TO alio'
Great Britain TO protect Chinese, Una
they have squadrons In the Tar Eas'
| themselves for that purpose.
SPANS HOME TROUBLES.
LONDON. May 4.-The Madrid corr'
spondent OF the Daily Mail teiegraphih
Tuesday. SAYS: There Is no longer an an
doubt that internal situation IL eausil'
the government almost as muen ahe4s
ness as the external. Last nights ueno'
stration was one of the most ser'ou
since those openly participating showe
their revolutionary tendencies- -
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