Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-04-20
RIOTING IN SPAIN.
Demonstration Made Against Unit
ed States Consulate
Last Night,

Barcelona, April 18.-Although Sunday
morning passed quietly here, there was d
demonstration last evening, when the
crowds which gathered in front of the
newspaper Offices read the latest an
nouncements of the action taken by the
United States Senate in regard to Cuba.
After it became known that the Senate
had adopted a resolution favoring recOg-
milton of the Cuban insurgent government,
there was a scene of the greatest excite
ment, and patriotic shouts were raised on
all sides.
When the students heard the news, on
leaving the theaters, they paraded the
streets, cheering for Spain and made an
attempt to reach the United States con-
sulate. The authorities. however had
taken precautions and the students and
others who took part in the disturbance
were dispersed.
The turbulent demonstrations at Malaga
were renewed Saturday night. The au-
thOrities, acting under orders from the
governor, showed more vigor in protecting
the American consulate and dispensing RI
oters and crowds in various parts OF the
city. Considerable uneasiness prevailed.
and shops were closed. Many families
| are leaving for their country seats.
Valencia, April 1S.-There were renewed
disturbances here yesterday, in which two
men participated. Before order was re-
stored the gendarmes were compelled to
make two charges upon the mob.
London, April 18.-The supporters in
England Of Don Carlos, the Spanish pre-
tender, headed by the Earl of Ashburn-
ham. are actively preparing for emer,
gency. Every detail has been arranged
to seize the propitious moment for ac-
| ton
The local Carlists are convinced that
the present Spanish dynasty is doomed
and that Spain will be forced to choose
| between republcanism and Don Carlos
| They add that the only chance of the
present dynasty is a successful wal
against the United States, the possibility
| of which is secuted.
| A dispatch from Madrid said that Gen
Marcelo de Azcarraga, the former minis
ter of war and prime minister, has arrived
at the Spanish capital to attend the meet
ing of the Cortes. He is quoted as de-
| clarng that war is inevitable.
The dispatch adds that many Swedish
Brazilian and other foreign officers are of
fering their services to Spain.
The next meeting of the Spanish cabi-
net, the dispatch further says, will discuss
| the question of privateering.
| Leaflets melting the people to demon
stra ton have been seized at Madrid.
Madrid, April 1S.-The Liberal this
morning reprOduces verbatim the United
| States Senate's Cuban resolution.
| Commenting upon the resolution the
Liberal says that it is not frightened by its
reality, though it does nuI support the ru-
mOrs in official circles that the proceed
! ings at Washington are a cloak to gain
time for further negotiations between the
| pope and the powers.
The Liberal adds: Such rumors are
dangerous, as they lead to popular dlscon
tent. The truth is a conflict is certain
| President Mckinley is ambitiOusly follow
! ing deliberate plan. and the powers are
! too jealous of one another to interfere
though they may be driven to suppress
| hostilities should their self-interests be en-
dangered. Spain has no allies and must
protect her honor. Let the government
see that it be united Spain"