The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-04
A CRISIS rs IMMINENT
In the Spanish Cabinet Which Will Modify the Presen
Government Death Throes Of the Dynasty. I'd VI,
MILITARY DICTATORSHIP i
PROBABLE,

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LONDON special from Madrid says cabinet crisis
imminent 1t probably will end considerable modification OF the
present government and may possibly lead to the formation OF
national ministry under the presidency Of Campos parliament
is certain to be closed soon.
Another special says the country opposes the idea OF republic
had enough 1873 The people would prefer Don Carlos
I TO such change.
If military dictatorship comes would most likely be under the
queenregcn with Campos Polayea premier with full powers
LONDON, May "A special from Madrid says that during the
demonstration Monday night the sodey at the barracks were only
prevented from joining the mob by the personal peadng Of the
officers Many officers mingled with the mob melting the people
attack upon the residences OF ministers iS
LONDON May "A special dispatch from Brussels says high
Spanish dplomast there declares Spain practically
revolution. The end Of the regency has begun
nearing the end. s
MADRID the cortes to-day resolution Of homage
honor those killed in the naval engagement off Cayte was
adopted unanimously ssas
The message from the queen regent then adopted the Rpub
lcans, Carsts and Conservatives voting in the negative.
The official Of Captain General Augustus communication
as the offer the British consul Manila place all Chinese
subjects in the Philippines under the protection OF the British flag
Captain General August wires that the British consul called
upon him say he would take the Chinese subjects the Phil
ppnes under the British flag order to safeguard their lives and
property The captain general added that number OF rich and nfu
entail Chinese Manila had assured him that they satisfied
with the protection Of Spain Senor Moret secretary the colonies
replied Captain General August that there accept
the procorate which the British consul wished
British consus offer has been communicated TO the powers
The government apparently deep laid macnaon the
part Of Great Britain, for the official note says 1ss
caused surprise although people accustomed to the
methods Of those who direct British interests"
The question asked: "What be the object the British
reques China not position expect OF any other pro-
tcctoae but the British take upon themselves the protectors
Of the celestial empire against French Russian and German
ionsW view undoubtedly acquire title by the protection
OF Chinese the Philippines The Spanish government cannot ac
cept the role offered it. and rejects the proposition
informing the powers who not disposed to allow Great Britain
protect China that they have squadrons east themselves
for that purpose.
LONDON May "A special dispatch from Madrid says the
twenty The full strength Of the police called
troops kept the barracks under There scandalous
while Sagasta Speaking Republicans and Casts hurting
insulting and abonabe epcts filling moderate members with
shame.
The internal situation is causing the Spanish government almost
much the external Demonstrations Monday night
openly showed revolutionary tendencies cheering Wer and de-
mandng Sagasta's resignation. q
STARTLING Isl ORY the result not c