The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-21
APPEALING TO SPAIN TO STAND FIRM
In Speech Queen Regent Says Her
Be-


ton unlted Defore foreign aggreSsOn, We
trust In God that we shall overcome
without stain on our honor the baseiess
and unjust attacas made upon U.S."
My conviction Is strengthened that
Spains cause deserves universal SYM
pathy and that her conduct merits
unanimous approval. 1t is possible
however. that an act Of aggression n
imminent and that neither the sanctity
of our rights. nor the moderation Of our
conduct. nor the expressed wish Of the
Cuban people freely manifested. may
serve to restrain the passions and ha-
tired let loose against the Spanish faith
erland
ment. when reason and justice will have
for their support only Spanish courage
and the traditional energy OF our peo-
pie. l have fastened the assembling %
the cortes. and the supreme decision of
parliament will doubtless sanction the
unalterable decision Of my government
TO defend our rights with Whatsoever
sacrifices may be imposed on us in ac-
complishing this task
3:15 p. m.-Great enthusiasm II re-
ported throughout Spain at the prospect
of war. II rs said in official circles tbs
location of the first naval battle will be
a veritable surprise.
$50 p. m.-The Spanish senator's and
deputies declare that the American de-
mands will be rejected and war credits
voted.
sp. m.-Al is quiet and orderly here
and nothing unusual has occurred. Two
policemen are stationed at the corner of
the street upon which is situated the
residence of the United States minister,
General Woodford. who began yester-
day preparations for his departure from
Madrid.
The Prince of Monaco, who Is an on
Ger in the Spanish navy. has written to
gret at the fact that private duties
prevent him from discharging his naval
duties, but in the meantime he has for
warded a subscription of 10000 pesetas
TO the national fund being raised to in
crease the strength of the Spanish navy.
Ex-Queen Isabella OF spain has sent
a subscription of 10000 pesetas to the
national fund.
The United States vice consul here
has resigned. tAccording to the con-
gressional directory. Ignacio +. Her
nandez is the United States vice consul
at Madrid)
Advices from Cadiz says that tha
commander Of the new Spanish squad
ron. now 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. IL is added declared that
upon the Spanish commander and his
men knelt and took an oath never to
return unless victorious. The newspa-
pers this morning were eagerly bought
They are very warlike in tone. The
Imparcial independently contrasts tho
manner in which the United States and
Spain enter into the conflict, saying5
The aggressor IL noisy. insulting and
clamorous. and the aggrieved Is re-
served. calm and self-contained.'
The Imparcial continues: Contrast
America with it's 70.000000 of people.
rich and unwasted by war. avariciously
covetous of Cuba. with Spain. having
a quarter of the population of the
United States. poor and wasted by
warfare. but standing to defend her
rights. The Americans have under
taken a quarrel trembling with fear,
while the Spaniards. with their usual
valor. defend their rights regardless Of
consequences.
The Liberal moderate republican,
remarks: Even Minister woodford ID
convinced that war In at hand. having
left his farewell cards with the diplo-
matte body
The Liberal. which is the organ Of
Senior Sagasta, the premier. heads its
article to-day with the single word
War" and says: The resolutions
passed by congress are tantamount to
a declaration OF war. Spain has fear
her rights. singie-handed and aban-
doned by the powers. but fortified by
the justice of her cause"
The public generally accept the site
uation without apparent concern
Midnight.-After the opening session
OF the cortes the ministers met In coun-
ell extraordinary and the discussion
turned exclusively ON naval and mill
tsry affairs.
No statement has been issued regard
ing the decision reached. After the
council Senior Sagasta. the premier. de-
clared that the government had. up to
that time. received nothing ofiicial re-
garding an ultimatum.
United States Minister woodford has
not asked for his passports
Herbert w. Brown. American consul
general at Barcelona. will leave that
city on Thursday after transferring the
papers of the consulate to the British
consul.