New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-18
NEWS OF DEFEAT IN Madrid.
IT ONLY INCREASES THE FEELING THAI
THE WAR MUST GO on.
THE YANKEES MUST BE MADE TO SUFFER-
BEFORE IT STOPS-OMINOUS NEWS
FROM THE PROVINCES.

FROM THE PROVINCES
Madrid July T.
Madrid has now had two days in when 70
learn the full extent Of the disaster to Admirai
Cerveras fleet SO far the impression seems
to be deepening that only one thing remains
! 70 lie done--all parties must rally round the
| army (and the Government which II supportD
and help to continue the war until the Amer
/ leans have received injuries serious enough 10
oblige them TO concede an honorable peace.
The lates; u,terance OF a Minister. at the ehd
Of the council held last night is to this et-
! feet:
III Admiral Cervera had succeeded In issuing
VIGOROUSLY from the pot of Santiago. span
iards would have asked for peace. But now
our fleet has been destroyed must continue
the war that we may not be accused or cow
ardce or terror.
This was accomplished by the obbgato refer
ence to the folly of giving up the struggle whiie
an army Of 10000 men still remains In CuDa'
The common opinion among the people, winch
! is freely expressed in the newspapers, Is that
the true utility of these land forces tall that
are now left To SPAIN is so TO worry the enemy
and cause loss OF life that the conqueror nm
self will be glad to finish the war at any price
The only notable exception is the Conservative
"Epoca" which asks buntly how the warlike
!
with munitions Of war without fleet to pro-
tect the conveys This will not prevent the
spread of what is already the popular feeling
! that the Americans must suffer In their turn
before there can be question of peace
GOVERNMENT PRECAUTIONS.
The precautions taken by the Government 10
prevent any explosion OF popular indignation
when the truth should become known were
complete and effective. After the fashion or
the newspapers OF this city, which more imam
ever in this to.rid summer heat turns night into
day. the "extraordinari0' Of the Liberal win
the first announcement Of the fatal udlngs
came out in the early hours OF the morning De-
tween and > o'clock. The numbers were AZ
once seized by the police. but trst rumor was
thus spread abroad. The previous evening
highly favorable news Of the land combat
around Santiago had been circulated officially
and the drive OF the Prado and the gathering
OF fashionable group in the gardens Of the
Retro were unusually gay In the morning the
cadets Of the military schools had received their
| promotions. ana were showing off the swords
! which they wore FOR the first time. 1t was IKE
! Madrid in her prosperous days. But III news
will out and the Ministry was prepared when
the next morning came
Soldiers were under arms in all the barracks
and the entire police force Of the city and SUBJ
! urbs was on duty Al o'clock the extras were
| allowed 70 be sold and the streets were crowded
! to a degree rarely seen al that hour, which IS
! usually given over TO the first sleep The peo-
pie were too stunned to become excited. This
/ first day was taken up with learning, little BY
little as new kilograms came mot from Ame~-
lean sources. the real state OF the case. That
night FOR the first time. tie theatres were
/ scantily attended, and for the first time also
the performers omitted thei: usual impro Used
tests about the "Yanqu!s 70 In the streets.
wherever a group gathered. the police save the
order TO disYcrs-
General Weyle- was returning to his house
when Just opposite the cafe Suizo. he was rec
oxnized There were the usual cheers OF
people inclined 20 see caviOr in every bray
general" whose policy has rot been followed at
/ the moment o. disaster Blu; be ween the Cen
erals own goodwill and the energy OF the
police the manifestation was suppressed
Rather more serious disturbance created
by the passing Of Senor Svela. the Conserva-
tive leader who has spoken for peace in front
/ Of A sporting club The members came out 10
cali after him. Down with the pOl!ticians'
This is only straw but II shows that the wind
is blowing toward militarsm. This is also the
opinion 81 the Government which Is keeping
Marshal Martinez Campos in Madrid. although
he had already taken his leave OF the Queen
Regen.: and II is said General Poavieja is 10
be recalled General Azcarraga Minister or
War under the former Government. Is also re-
naming In Ma ird and will doubtless do all In
his power to uphold the dynasty, which has
owed its position from the beginning 10 the
Grmy This forced concentration OF the middle
parties round the present regime has come as
surprise 10 all It's political enemies, whether
Carlists or Republicans. II helps undoubtedly
10 lessen the chances OF any attempt al revolu-
ton The Socialists few In number. but active.
have openly come out for peace al any cost.
4 SONG OF REVOLT ~ THE PROVINCES.
From the provinces the news is still uncer-
tain and Il is said omlnousy that the Cata.o-
MAN peasants are singing their song Of revolt
Strike with your sckles. reapers brave
Among the Inhabitants OF the manufacturing
towns wi h Barcelona at the head. the desire
FOR peace at any price is growing. The work
men are largely Anarchists. and have little
patriotism. and the higher classes are develop
Ing a strongly Separatst feeling. They con-
slider that what they call the Arab part OF
Spain. with its ceascless putting Off till the