New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-28
PRELATES AID THE QUEEN.
SOLEMN COUNTER DEMONSTRATION TO
REBUKE THE CARLISTs.

CARDINALS TO DECLARE THEIR LOYALTY TO
THE PRESENT DYNASTY GENERAL FAITH
IN THE SPANISH NAVY -T THE
BUDGET CONDEMNED.
Madrid April %. II p. mas counterpo'se
10 the growing sympathy toward the Carnsts
among the people since Don Carlos raised
vigorous war note against the United States
the Spanish Cardinals and prelates are now as
sembling here to visit the Queen Regent col
lectively, declaring their adherence to and sup
port Of the reigning dynasty. They Will en-
deavor to convince the people that the queen
Regent has never advocated peace at any price.
but thoroughly participates in the enthusiasm
OF the people 70 defend the honor and rights
OF Spain This attitude OF the prelates Will
cause a sensation throughout the country great
~ Irritating the Carlists
Madrid tonight is absolutely unmoved. The
capture of the American bark Saranac by
Spanish gunboat near Manila caused momen-
tary excitement. but the town is expectant Oh
the result OF the action likely to occur or the
Philippines, and awaits the outcome with per-
feet confidence This confidence In the navy IS
an article Of faith with the Spaniards. The
papers char the Americans on their want OF
dash In capturing only nshing-boats and ocean
tramps." One journal says:
FL Morros signal guns were mistaken on
loard the American Squadron for offensive FIR
ing The gunners of FL Moro know that the
squadron has kept we'll out OF range. and they
wish II wouldn't
DIsTRUsT OF ENGLAND
/ There is a strong expectation Of European
complications and an increasing doubt in the
assumed neutrality Of England" 1t Is believed
she would Join America tomorrow were she
B not deferred by a fear OF uniting the Powers IN
a crusade against the Anglo-Saxon.
London. April 2s-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Daily Mail" telegraphing Wednesday,
says:
1T is thought possible In some quarters that
Admiral Montijo Commander OF the Spanish
Squadron at the Philippines). who has reputa-
ton for reckless bravery and determination. out
does not shine as a tactician, may put 10 sea ana
take tho offensive. The public is elated by the
Montserrat's success which Is regarded as fur-
nishinc proof Of the inefectiveness OF the block
/ ade OF Cuba.
"sehor Romero Robledo declared in the Cortes
TO-DAY that Spain ought TO make up her mind
70 struggle alone. since no one would support
hcr He said ne believed the present situation
was tho result OF repeated acts ot weakness on
the mart Of Spain toward America. and that ne
/ considered as wholly useless the autonomy
project for Cuba on the other hand. he thought
Spain ought 10 do everything possible TO reViVly
. nd strengthen the integrity OF the Empire, and
N maintain the sovereignty Of the mother
/ country in cuba
/ nrRANGER ADVOCATES PRlVATEERlNG'
".ar,,-., peranger former Minister Of Marine
,s 81 opinion that It would be exceedingly profit
ahlc 70 Spain 10 adopt privateering The SEN
ate today delivered 10 the Queen Regent us
,enlv 70 the speech from the throne The mem
hers Of the Government were present
The Madrid correspondent of THE standard
! says.
/ with reference 20 the conversion Of the debt
and the increased note issue, both measures
and most Of the extraordinary makeshift ways
and means devised TO face war expenditure
are criticised in the press and in financial cir
cles. but the impression In political circles -
that they Will be voted. in View OF the gravity
| OF the situation.
SENATORS VISIT THE QUEEN.
I'm all previous years the Spanish Houses OF
Parliament have sent only their presidents ana
Populations 10 convey TO the Queen regent 'heir
ren,,es 70 the royal speech This year the Sen
Alto decided that all Its members should 20 10
tho Palace in state: this they did in SOL
MEDIEVAL robes. and headed by the President OF
the Senate Senior Montero Rios.
Crowds assembled in the streets. and people
IN the balconies and windows gazad AZ stately
array Of Senators. Conservatives and Liberals.
grandees sitting in their own right as peers.
rarshals and generals in full uniforms. mobiles
IN uniforms OF tho ancient orders OF Santiago.
| Non,osa Alcantara and Calatrava. and prelates
walking eide by side with Senators who wore
,,odas, evening dress coats because they were
| entitled uniform
"It was a curious. striking and impressive
scene
"Th. Queen Regent received her Senators in
tho Throne Room Of the Palace. Her Majesty
appeared much pleased nj this fresh proof OF
the understanding and sympathy which sub
sic, between royalty and Parliament In such
critical circumstances.
COLD TREATMENT OF ENGIISHMEN.
The Madrid correspondent OF The Daily
News says
"r, would he well for English residents In
/ Spain II less copious extracts from the English
papers were published here. One consequence
OF the English partially for the United States
is shown In An ironical cold-shouderng
IAN the soldiers here are young Cuba has
80 devoured the troops az TO make the veterans
few.
General public life shows no change. except
around the newspaper offices, where there Is n
fevereish hustle a. the continuous bulletins are
read aloud among the crowds
sPANIARDs FLEE FROM MANILA
yr-srts CROWDED WITH PASSENGERS AND
LADEN WITH TREASURE.
At, Manu- cnanish vessels
! cording 70 a dispatch from Manila to THE Daily
| 20 Ian vtrp he ca al Of the Philip-