Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-18
Earl of Ashburnham Leader of the
English Faction.
RI0TOUS BARCELONA STUDENTS
Ex-Governor Sprague Explains Why
France is Against Us.
HATE TIE ANGLO SAXON

1 1SA<DoA~, ApFll lS.-lne SUPPORTERS IN
England of Don Carlos, the Spanish pre-
tender, headed by the Earl of Ashburn-.
ham, are actively preparing for emergency
Every detail has been arranged to seize the
propitious moment for action. The local
Carlists are convinced that the present
Spanish dynasty is doomed. and that Spain
Will De forced to choose between republic
anism and Don Carlos. They add that the
only chance of the present dynasty is a
SUCCESSFUL war against the United States
the possibility of which is secuted
A dispatch from Madrid says that Cen
eral Marcelo de Azcarraga, the former min
lister of war and prime minister, has ar
rived at the Spanish capital to attend the
meeting of the cortes. He is quoted as de-
clarfng that war is inevitable
Inc dispatch adds that many Swedish
Brazilian and other foreign officers are Of
fering their services to SPAIN
The next meeting of the Spanish cabinet.
the dispatch further says, will discuss the
question of rriva:eering.
Leaflets. trcitirg a popular dcmonstra-
lion, n ave been seized at Madrid
Plain Talk by Madrid Pnper.
MADRID, April 1.-THE Liberal this
morning reproduces verbatim the United
states Senates Cuban resolution Com
menting upon the resolution, the Liberal
says that it is not frightened by its reality.
though 1t does mt support the rumors in
omclal circles that the proceedings at
washington are a cloak to gain time for
further negotiations between the pope and
thu powers.
The Liberal adds: Such rumors are
dangerous, as they lead to popular discon-
tent. The truth is a conflict is certain.
President ;pla q,
Ing a 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
thi., .t be united Spain"
Demonstration mt barcelona,
BARCELONA, April 1S-Although Sum-
day morning passed quietly here there
was demonstr aticn last evening, when
the crowds gathered In front Of the
newspaper Offices to read the latest an
rouneements of the action taken by the
limited states Senate in regard to Cuba.
After 1t became known that the Senate had
adopted resolution fayoring recognition Of
the present Cuban insurgent government,
there was scene of the greatest excite
ment and patriotic shouts were raised on
all sides.
Then the students heard the news on
leaving the theaters. they paraded the
streets. cheering for Spain. and made an at
tempt to reach the United States consulate
The authorities, however, had taken pre-
cautions. and the students and others who
took part in the disturbance were dis
persed.
Racial Ties Bind.
NEW YORK, April 1S.-William Spragle,
the wartime governor of Rhode Island ar
rived here today on the French liner La
Navarro from a six months sojourn in
Paris Hs said to reporter:
'The governing classes in Paris-which
is France-favor Spain. The young men
especially are ardent IN their sympathy for
Spain. OF the innumerable newspapers in
Paris only two, so far as 1 am aware,
favor the United States.
''The republics officials do not say any,
thing openly, but have it given out that
they do not approve of the Intervention of
the United States in Cuba.
What is the cause of this? There are a
number of causes. Principally, think, is
the sympathy of one Latin race for an
otter, which sympathy is growing stronger
as against the suggestion Of an Anglo
American alliance.
Italy has had trouble with the United
States and is inclined to side with Spain.
I'm Germany the situation is different,
no matter what reports have made it out
to be. The emperor is impulsive. but the
official classes control Germany's policy,
snd the vast body of Germany's population
are against a hostile policy toward the
United States.
"Russis. has always been the friend of
the United States, and Is as firmly today
as ever. All in all, 1 do not think the
European powers could come to any agree
ment among themselves, much less act in
concert
Mr.. Sprague started for Washington.
Valencia Mob Dispersed.
VALENCIA, April 1s.-There were re-
newed disturbances here yesterday. in
which the women participated. Before or
der was restored the gendarmes were
compelled to make two charges upon the
mob.