Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

the Uncertainty OF tn. Situation Spanish
sailors In tho squadron at UAdiz Vow Not
60 Return to Spain Unless Victorious.
Associated Press Dispatches By Special Wires.
Madrid. Spain, April 20--8 a. M
All 10 quiet and orderly here and moth
log unusual has occurred. Two pnlice-
nisn are stationed at the corner OF tho
street upon which is situated the resi
dencs of thu United states Minister,
Gen. Stewurt l.. Woodfor1, who began
yesterday preparations for his de-
parture from Madrid. He has not re-
coived any communication from Wash
ihgton since the text of tho resolutions
OF Congress was cabled hare.
The Prince Monaco, who IL an officer
10 the Spanish navy, hns written to
the Queen Regent, warmly expressing
regret at tho fact that "private dutins''
prevent him from dischargiug his naval
duties, hut that In the meanwhile ho
has forwarded subscription OF 10, 600
pesetas to tine national fund boing
raised TO increase tho strength OF the
Spanish navy.
Ex. Queen Isabella of Spain has sen I
q subscription Of 30, 600 pssetas to the
national fund.
The United States vice-cons here
has resigned.
according to the Congressional
directory IgnaciU Hernandez is the
United States vice consul at Madrid
Ell. Il. Il.
THE PArERs ARE wAnLIKE.
The newspapers of the Spanish cnpi,
tsl this murning were sagerly bought.
They are warlike in tone.
The Impartial, independent. con-
trasts tho manner In which the United
States and Spain enter into the con
flict, snying: "The ageressor is noisy,
insulting and clamorous, aud the az
grisved ia reserved, calm and self-oon.
tanned"
The Liberal. moderate Republican
remarks Even Mr.. Woodford is con
vincsd that war ia OF hand, having left
his farewell cards with the diplomatic
body"
The Liberal, which is the organ Of
Ssnor Saeasta, the premier, heads its
leading article to-day with the single
word War" and says: 1.-The resolu.
tious passed (by Congress, are tanta.
iuuuub w WhTs GOUhlD
10 fearlessly ard unitedly prepared to
defeud her rights. single handed and
abandoned by the Powers, but fortified
by the Justice Of her cause.
Tbs public generally accepts the
situation without apparent concern.
WILL NOT RETURN UNLESS VICTORIOUS.
Advices from Cadiz say that the cum
mander Of tine new Spanish squadron
nov being formed there, recently
visited the Shrine Of the Virgin, with
his men, and there addressed the crews
Of the ships, offering the choice of re-.
naming behind to whoever felt fear.
The crews, 1t is added. unanimously
declared that they preferred to go to
battle, wherenpon the Spanish com.
mander ami fia men knelt and took q
solemn vow never to return to Spain
unless victorious.
DON CARLOS Is WATCHING.
ostend. Belgium, April 90. II lion
Carlos. the Spanish protender, accom-
panied 10y a numerous suite, has arrived
here 1t is understood that the pre.
tender will remain ut Ostenu for SOME
time to come.
Ostend is seaport town OF Belgium,
IN West Flanders, on this North Sea anG
only about GO miles from England,
whore the followers of Don Carlos have
been very active recently, under tbs
leadership OF the Earl of AshbuTnham.
Osteud has regular steam communica
tion with London and Dover.
MEXICO WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL.
Mexico City, Mex. April 90. -Mexict
will maintain strict neutrality 10 cas-,
hostilities begin. SpRuiarda here gen
orally feel gloomy over the situation.
THE RESOLUTIONS SIGNED.
Washington, April 90 President Nc
Kinley signed the Cuban resolutions o
Congress at 1l.24 o'clock this morning
ALSO, THE uLTIMATuM.
At 11.30 it was announced at th,
White Ilouso that the ultimatum hat
also been signed and cabled to Madrid
TERMS OF THE ULTIMATuM.
The President, In his ultimatum Ii
the Spanish government, transmits
copy Of the resolutions passed hy Con
gress which resolutions he states h,
has signed. lie demands that Spail
Withdraw her army and navy force
from Cuban waters, as required by th
terms of the act OF Congress inc dat
for the Withdrawal being mentioned
spd then states that il satisfactor,
answer is not received hera before sat
urday that BIO will proceed at once t.
carry the resolution OF the Congress
into effect.
TRANSMITTED To MADRID.
After the public announcement, AH
sistant Secretary Day said that th
ultimatum had loen transn tilted thi
morning TO Madrid, addressed to Unitel
States Minister Woodfurd, who will de
liver 1t to the Spanish government
NOW LAW AND FACT.
The Cuban resolution is now law q
the land and tho uitimatum to Spai
an accomplished fact. The Presilen
at II. "a O'Clock affixed his signature t
the joint resolution of Congress roquir
ing SpaIu to evacuate tho island Q
Cuba.
The ultimatum meanwhile had bee
prepared at the State Department |,
Assistant Secretary Day. and at liza
o'clock announcement was made ut th
White HOUSE that it had been signs