The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-04

LONDON, May at is announced In a
special dispatch from Madrid that there
S. no idea of surrender there, either in
ministerial circles or among the popuace.
On The contrary, 1T is added, the war is
10 be pursued with greater vigor.
The special dispatch adds that 1t IS
een stated at Madrid by those who are
responsible for the naval movements that
It has been determined 10 avoid Isolated
combats or unequal trems and with a
superior enemy, and that they now in
tend 10 throw the whole available
strength of Spain into one supreme ef-
fort to crush the American squadron in
Cuban waters.
NO INTERVENTION.
Continuing, tho special says; until
this engagement IS fought no proposal
FOR Intervention VIII be listened to-"
\ Cadiz dispatch says that the second
Spanish squadron, consisting of the war
ships Pelayo. Alfonso XIII. and Vittoria
and number of smaller ships, has nearly
completed its preparation for active SER
vice. lt is reported however that great
ships. owing TO lack Of money. The
British engineers have refused to gerve
on board of them. owing il is said. 10
the belief that they are liable 10 heavy
punishment under the foreign enlistment
act
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser. Guarda,
has, Il is announced. taken fourteen guns
on board and is now on trial cruise
CABINET TO STAND.
The Madrid correspondent OF the Even
ing News. cables the following message
TO his paper:
Although Premier Sagasta's confer
ences with the queen Regent and the
Liberal leaders. Montero and Rios. led
20 rumors Of the formation of a national
government. tne facts are that senior Sa-
gasta placed the situation before The
queen Regent explaining that the chief
events In the Philippine Islands indicated
certain possible situations for the future.
ThcreUpon, the Queen expressed conil-
dence IN the government which viii con-
tnue as now constituted
"Senors Gamazo aud Montero express
the opinion that the Cabinet should con-
tinue In power,
The Ministers met az Senor Sagastas
residence yesterday evening and the Pre-
mier communicated TO them the result OF
his interview with the Queen Regent
ne NtA|fH lAf-'.iAt eAiiN A4AN NfA'iAt'A
have agreed that the C0rtes should con-
tinue In session.
CONTINUE THE WAR.
"senor salmeron has given notice that
he will interpellate the government on
the events in the Philippine Islands, and
Premier Sagasta viii reply Voiciug the
intention OF the Queens government TO
pursue the war TO the bitter end.
1T is rumored that Senor Gassett will
propose that the present Minister Of
Marine Admiral Bermeio. and his prede-
cessor. Admiral Berauger be forced 10
assume responsibility for the Philippine
disaster.
The patriotic feeling here is increasing.
The Spanish officials say that when
Commodore Dewey demanded the sur
render OF the Spanish guns torpedoes,
etc. Governor General August replied
ed: "Come and face them"
MARTIAL LAW IN MADRID.
MADRID MAY 3.-NOOn The pro-
ciamation of martial law has caused
much dissatisfaction. 10 being declared
unnecessary unless the government has
Inflammation OF a secret conspiracy. Sun
day's demonstration was trivial. even
compared with the trlhing disturbances
upon the OCCASION OF tho proclamation Of
the Cuban armisticc. The newspapers
are particularly discontentcd with the
state OF Affairs. existing as the mere
mention OF military operations Is pun
ighable severely.
Cyoups OF people which gather around
the spots where the martial law procla-
nation IS posted promptly disperse
iauphine when they read the article pro-
hiblting public gatherings. All interest
Is now centered in the debates in the
THE PROCLAMATION.
The proclamation Is couched IN war
IKE language, beginning:
sNybereas. Spain. finding herself az war
with The United States the power OF the
civil authorities in Spain is suspended.
'syrhereas IL Is necessary 10 prevent
any tupairment OF the patriotic efforts
which are being made by the nation with
rnSnly eneray and veritable enthusiasm.
article IA state Of siege IN Madrid
Is hereby proclaimed.
Article As consequence OF Arti-
Gle !. al onerees against public order,