The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-21
QUEEN REGENTS SPEECH
lconllnned from Tirst Pnpe !

voice OF NM who represents human
Justice on earth was raised in counsels
of. peace and prudence, to which my
government had no difficulty in heark-
ening, strong in the consciousness of
its right and calm i'm the strict per-
formance of its duties.
"Spain's gratitude is due to the pope,
and also to the great powers whose
action strengthens my conviction that
Spain's cause deserves universal SYM
pathy. and that her conduct merits
unanimous approval IT is possible,
however, that an act of aggression is
imminent, and that not the sanctity
of our rights nor the moderation of
our conduct, nor the expressed wish Of
the Cuban people freely manifested,
may serve to restrain the passions and
hatred let loose against the Spanish
fatherland.
''In anticipation of this critical mo-
ment. when reason ana justice viii
have for their support only spanish
courage ana the traditional energy
of our people, l have fastened the
assembling OF the cortes. ana the SUI
preme decision of parliament will
doubtless sanction the unalterabl @
resolution of my government to de-
fend our rights, whatsoever sacrifices
may be imposed upon us in accom-
plishiug this task.
"Thus Identifying myself with the
nation, l not only fulfill the oath
swore in accepting the regency, but L
follow the dictates of a mothers heart,
trusting to the Spanish people to gather
behind my sons throne, and to defend
it until he is old enough to defend it
| himself, as well as trusting to the
Spanish people to defend the honor and
the territory of the nation"
The queen regent then referred to the
trouble i'm the Philippine Islands, and
continuing said:
although a dark and gloomy fu-
ture is before us, the difficulties are not
beyond our powers. With our glorious
army and navy and the united nation
! before foreign aggression, we trust in
! God that we shall overcome, without
| stain on our honor the baseless and
unjust attacks made upon us"
Marshal Lopez Dominguez, in an in
terview is quoted as expressing con-
| fidence in the Cubans joining the Span
iards against the American forces.
The minister of marine, Admiral
! Bermejo, and Admirals Berapgo and
! Butler declare the Spanish people can
thoroughly rely on the bravery of the
Spanish fleets.
The senators and deputies, in the
| lobbies of parliament last night, talked
most determinedly, and declared the
demands of the United States would be
energetcally rejected
Miss WoOdford and the remaining la.
! dies of the United States legation here
accompanied by Lieutenant Dyer
left by the night train for Paris, where
Mrs Woodford now is. General Wood.
! ford thought it would be better not tc
accompany the ladies to the station
thus avoiding attracting publicity tc
| their withdrawal
Minister Woodford's own Withdrawal
from the Spanish capital is contingent
upon the governments answer to the
presidents ultimatum. This was re-
ceived by Minister Woodford at mid
night but the minister decided not tC
| present it until today 1t is expected
that prompt answer will be returned
and that the minister will leave before
night to join his family in Paris.