The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-04

AuR al Amy VI OCCupdllUu III OuUd.
Madrid, May 4.-The city of Madrid
was quiet yesterday, and things had
resumed their normal aspect. The
principal newspapers advise calmness,
$50 as to avoid the unpatriotic spectacle
of disturbance when Spain's united
energies are required to avenge her
recent losses"
The proclamation of martial law has
caused much dissatisfaction, it being
declared unnecessary, unless the gov
ernment has information Of a secret
conspiracy. Sundays demonstration
was trivial, even compared with the
trifling disturbances upon the occasion
Of the proclamation Of the Cuban
armistice. The newspapers are par
tiCularly discontented with the state
of affairs existing, as the mere mention
of military operations Is punishable
severely. Groups of people which
gather around the spots where the
martial law proclamation is posted
promptly disperse, laughing when they
read the article prohibiting public
gatherings.
In the congress a resolution of
homage" in honor Of those killed in the
naval engagement off Cavite was
adopted unanimously. The message
from the queen regent was then adopt
ed, the Republicans, Carlists and Con-
servatives voting in the negative.
Meanwhile the cabinet council is dis
cussing the political situation in Spain.
Admiral Bermejo, minister of marine,
and General Correa are strongly in
favor of an immediate suspension of
the constitutional guarantees, a step
which requires closing the cortes.
The other members of the cabinet,
however, consider this inconvenient at
the present moment, because it would
wipe out many years of the history of
the Liberal party.
There is a general belief that a cabi-
net crisis is imminent and that it will
probably end in a considerable modi-
hcation of the present government,
possibly in the formation of a national
ministry under the presidency of Mar
shal Martinez Campos. In any case
parliament is certain to be closed
shortly.
The events of the last few days have
undoubtedly increased the popularity
of General Weyler, who favOrs an out
and out war policy. AT the same time
there Is no real ground for anticipating
that he will come to the head of affairs.
| General Weyler is notorious but not a
prominent person in Spanish politics.
The floors and galleries of the con-
gress dover house, were crowded at
yesterdays sitting, and some lively
scenes ensued. Senior Salmeron said
that before questioning the government
the house ought to pay its tribute of
admiration to Spain's heroic sailors at
Cavite, adding, when it has been
ascertained how much blood has been
she'd and how much money expended,
it will be necessary to establish the
responsibility of attaching to the crown
as well as to the least citizen"
Murmurs of protest followed this re-
| mark. The president of the chamber
! called Senior Salmeron to order and di-
rected his attention to the article of the
| constitution declaring the inviolability
of the crown. Senor Salmeron contin-
ued, demanding information as to the
| defenses in Manila bay, and insisting
| that this was the question which
should be discussed. After the govern
ment had given its explanations he
| proceeded to criticise the monarchical
governments of the last half century
notably that Of the restoration, de-
| CldIluS lldl liey were IeSpOLSlDle lUi
the present situation.
| 1--WE expend millions to maintain the
monarchy" he said but have not
money enough to buy ironclads. Who
ever will destroy the existing regime
will be a great patriot" This declara-
tion was received with loud Conserva-
tive protests.
Senior Sagasta made determined re.
] ala I1ro n
large majority of the chamber. He
deplored the fact that the Spaniards
were not united "in the present oircum-
stances when the country is involved
in a war forced upon it." If it wer,
ever criminal to attack the fatherland
he said il was surely more so now.
The Republicans and Carlists greeted
Senor Sagasta with angry denuncia-
tions, shaking their fists and giving
other marks of dlsapproval, while the
Republicans and Monarchists exchang,
ed hot recriminations. But the debate
itself fell short of expectations, Senol
Sagasta's reserving the desired ex.
plantations depriying it of interest.
The heads of all political sections
promised not to oppose any measures
the government required to conduc
the war. The chief interest attached
to the speech of Senior Jose Canalejas
who declared that he belonged to NJ
political party and could speak will
entire independence. The editor of l.
Heraldo severely criticised the unpre
paredness Of the government. He sale
he considered it preferable to CIV,
Cuba Independence to engaging in {
foreign war without proper prepara
tiOns.
In the mob Monday night were man!
officers in mufti, who We're foremost II
melting the people to attack the min
isters' residences and We're loudest II
! calling for cheers for Weyler. Their
is no doubt these men desired to pro
, woke the government into firing upoi
the mob, and so TO pave the way for IT
downfall. Some of them were arreste,
but We're subsequently released, tn
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