New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-23
BLANCO SHOWS HIS TEETH.
ALL THE PACIFIC DEGREES ISSUED IN
CUBA REVOKED.
LOYAL spANrARDs REPORTED AS EAGER TO
FIGHT THE UNITED Es-rrNANc1ERs
AND RED CROSS WOMEN OFFER SUP

FIGHT THE UNITED STATES-FfNANClEfSS
AND RED CROSS WOMEN OFFER SUP
PORT TO THE GOVERNMENT.
Havana April %. 1880 a. m.-Captain- General
Blanco has published decree declaring the ISL
and to be In a state Of war. He also annuls hi'
former DEGREES granting pardon TO insurgents
and places under martial law all those who are
guilty Of treason. espionage. crimes against
peace or against the independence OF the nation.
seditious revots. attacks on the form OF govern
rent or against the authorities. and against
those who disturb public order though only by
means OF printed matter
COLONIAL CABINETS MANIFESTO
The Colonial Government has published
manifesto calling on the inhabitants TO "repel
the invaders" It protests against the interven-
ton OF the United States "at the moment of the
establishment OF the new regime and political
liberty. and when Cuba, for the first time.
going 10 elect Colonial Parliament. replacing
Spains sovereignty in Cuba with autonomy"
The manifesto also intimates that It is the In
tention OF the United States to annex Cuba. and
adds
II Is the duty ~ all inhabitants 70 repel the in
vaders. Remember the heroic conduct OF the
defenders OF Havana over a century ago against
I the invaders OF Albemarle referring to the
British invasior)
The manifesto ends with cheers for Spain,
Spanish Cuba. the King and the Queen Regent.
Spanish patriotic sentiment Is now stirred up.
and the Spanlards DESTROYS OF engaging in
the first naval combat. All the morning papers
contain patriotic editorials and articles urging
the habitants 10 take up arms against the In
vaders"
TO WARD OFF FAMINE PRICES
The directors ~ the Produce and Stock ex-
changes visited tho Captain General this morn
ing In order to offer him their unconditional sup
port They Informed him that they had taken
steps 70 prevent a rise in the price o, provisions
and to expel ALL members who attempt to alter
prices. They added that in case OF necessity
they would furnish free provisions to the garri-
son and 10 the poor OF the city.
The women Of the Rcd Cross Society have also
called on the Captain General. They offered
their services during the war and asked him to
secure provisions for a kitchen for the poor
which It is proposed TO establish Immediately
PRESS COMMENTS.
The papers here are praisinS the energetic
attitude Of the Madrid Governn ont in not re-
oeving the ultimatum OF the United States
and in giving the United States Minister his
passports. Spaniards say the conduct Of the
authorities at Madrid has Heen so agrees
sive that even II the United States to-day did
not wish 10 20 10 war, II would be obliged 10
do So" In political circles the belief IS also ex
pressed that Spain's provocation in the matter
a. the ultimatum will precpitate hosiilites
The Impartial" says:
As We are writing. the warships Of the United
States will have commenced to execute the ig
noble crime decreod by Washington. namely the
blockade OF Havana But the OF bat
teries about 70 speak. The moment has
arrived 10 prove the endurance and courage Of
the Army which Is so DESTROYS Of gaining glory.
The first shot fired by the Yankees ought 10 be
the signal for complete unison Of all Spaniards
in defence Of the Fatherland. Span has snatched
victory from more perilous situations.
$50 p. m.-"El Pals" in It's editorial to-day.
SAYS:
The Spanish Government has broken of diplo-
matte relations with the United States because il
prefers 70 turn its back with heroic dsdain
rather than 70 receive INSULTING ut,matum.
Let go 10 The Americans have taken
off their masks. their pretensions OF goodwill.
just when the country coming 10 state
OF peace and 10 realize the benefits ~ free self
government rs good as their own. Their atti-
tude removes any doubt 10 their purpose 10
possess the island II they can. They trample
now upon their humanitarian professions The
same hand which A short time ago extended
food now draws the sword IN defiance Of their
pacific assurances But II the Washington Gov
eminent undertakes 10 get possession OF the
key ~ tho Mexican Gulf II will need 70 shed
much blood II this country falls into the power
Of the Americans nothing VIII he left but massa-
ere. and all the waters ~ the Mexican Gulf will
not be enough 70 wash orr tho spot on American
history.
TIL. evening papers describe IN lively colors
last nights demonstration 81 patriotic ardor
against the stranger and tho invader"
IN DOrBT About THE BLOCKADE
When this dispatch is filed II Is not yet known
positively whether the United States feet has
been ordered 70 blockade the ports NJ the island
The cable Information IS contradictory. though
ono report saws that the feet lctt Key West this
morning.
CITY UNDER A MILITARY GOVERNOR.
5.45 q m-The Chamber ~ Commerce met IN
extraordinary session to-day 10 take into con-
sheraton The state Of public affairs and to
plan tho necessary measures IN combination
with the military authorities 10 avoid sur
prise General Arolas. tho Military Governor.
has taken supreme charge Of the civil govern
n,ent Of the city. and Senior Rruzon. the Civil
Governor. will devote his attention 70 sanitary
precautions.
There is no foundation FOR the r,iuor circulated
in tho United states that the Spanish cruiser
Alfonso XII has been blown up.
The dav began with fine summer weather
and a blue sky but at this hour black clouds
are gathering indicating tropical showers.
HIS TRIBUTE TO THE TARS
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