The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-14
|PANIARDS DEFIANT.
suit Of an important Meeting
of the Cabinet.
rs GETTING READY FOR WAR.

,uet Declares the Doctrines In PresI-
mt McKinIey's Message Interfere with
% spanish Nations Rights-A Firm
usciousness OF Such Rights VIII En-
he the Country To Defend Its Patri-
ony.
adrid, April 14.-As the result of a
important cabinet council the
nish war office is actively engaged
Certifying and manning the Mediter-
can islands OF Spain and in placing
er portions Of the kingdom In a
he of defense. 1t Is understood that
tructions have been cabled to Cap
General Blanco TO carry the sus-
sion of hostililities into practical eff
according to the circumstances
each district"
khe cabinet meeting lasted five hours
It is said, was mainly devoted to
consideration of President McKin-
rs message to congress on the Cuban
nation. When the ministers ad-
|rned an official note was issued, set
r. forth the views of the government.
Is variously commented upon and in
{preted in newspapers circles.
Credit tor War Purposes.
ID brief, the note sets forth that the
binet has granted an extraordinary
dit for war purposes and has Incl
italy increased the grant for the
$ount of the artillery Of Porto Rico.
I minister of the interior, Senior
bdepen, gave the official version of
events here Sunday and Monday
also made a report on the occur
ices in some of the provincial towns.
Ter disposing of current affairs the
mier, Senior Sagasta, designated two
1.-THE ministers to Immediately draw
AN address to the crown. The minis
Of foreign affairs, Senior Gullon, at
request of Senior Sagasta made a
ort on the state of affairs in his de-
ftment, which the premier thought
Build occupy the first place in the
hates Of the cabinet.
enor Gullon read a report of the text
president McKinley's message. AL
hugh several paragraphs were lack
the cabinet, after referring to the
Ssident's previous messages, which
3 considered necessary in order to fill
1 the gaps in the present summary,
$ided that the paragraphs read were
6cient for the cabinet to affirm that
government refuses to acknowledge
right of the United States to inter-
10, ha
American Interference.
The doctrines contained in the mes
Re are incompatible with the sover-
fhty and rights of the nation and are
Interference in the international af-
rs of this country"
Pie Spanish government, however,
pressed the opinion that il is not
bed upon to take action until the
|ommendations of President McKin>
have become specific acts. Thus,
is considered by the Spaniards here
" matters are practically as they
Re before the message was sent to
pgress and the opinion Is expressed
official circles that neither the mes
Be or the cabinet meeting has
+HSeu the pIOSptClS VI peace.
|he Spanish government considers
u, apart from it's solemn affirmation
SPANS right as a nation, the min
prs are not called upon to make any
Plaration so long as the resolution of
|gress CT the initiative Of President
|kinley do not lead to concrete acts
SPANS Sacred Interests.
Fhe official note also says: "A firm
lsciousness of its rights, united with
resolution to maintain them, will
bire the nation, as they inspire the
Fernment with the serenity necess
in these difficult moments to direct
(cessfully and defend energetically
sacred interests which are the pat
lony of the Spanish race"
Pie minister of war, General Correa.
the minister of marine, Admiral
fmejo, submitted reports relating to
measures taken toward mobiliZing
the forces of the country. The min
Pr of finance, Senior Puigcerver, read
|ecree, already drawn up, relative to
national subscription to increase
strength of the fleet