The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-22
lingo Denomination at the Railway
Station as the Minister Was
Leaving Madrid.
CABINET HOLDS A MEETING
AND sAGASTA SAYS "THE FIRST CAN
NON SHOT IS ALMOST AUDIBLE"
Semi-OfRciaI Note Which States the
Spanish Fleet Is ON Its Way to
Meet the American Ships.

MADRID, April 21.-Spain's manner of re-
plying to the Insulting American ultima
tum may be offensive to the people of the
United States, but it is regarded here as
the proper way to have treated it. The
government received a copy of the ultima
tum early this morning, but not from the
American minister. He was given no time
to present it. AS one official remarked. the
Madrid. After Senor Gullon. the minister
for foreign affairs, had read the text of the
ultimatum. which was secured through the
governments own sources, he notified Gen.
Woodford that diplomatic negotiations had
been broken off and sent him his passports.
The General notified all the American con-
suls of the governments action, placed the
interests of his country in the keeping of
the British ambassador and started for
France. There was a lingo demonstration
at the railway station when the minister
took his departure this afternoon. but no
violence was offered. The authorities is
sued instructions to protect General Wood
ford until he reached the frontier. G. H.
Barclay. the British charge daffaires, and
the secretary Of the German embassy,
Count Won Castell Ruedenhasen, saw the
United States minister off,
WOODFORD'S DEPARTURE.
4:So p. m.-General Woodford arrived at
the station about a quarter of an hour In
advance of the hour at which the train
was scheduled to leave But the train
started half an hour laGe and during the
interval General Woodford conversed with
the representatives of the foreign press and
a number of friends An immense crowd
gathered at the station, composed OF all
classes. strong force of police and civic
guards maintained order. while amid the
crowd moved large number of private de-
companied General Woodford to the from
tier. The retiring minister maintained his
usual calmness, but looked worn and ia
tigued.
about him General Woodford forced his way
through, and, approaching Colonel Morel,
the chief Of police, shook hands with him
cordially. thanking him for his kindness and
zeal in guarding the United States legation
and his General Woodford's) residence for
so many months. When General Woodford
took his seat in the train there was stir
among the spectators and rush toward the
window of the carriage. The minister sat
unconcerned and dignifed. Senior Aguilera,
the civil governor of Madrid. his gigantic
figure rising head and shoulders above the
crowd. in a stentorian voice, raised cheer,
which was thrice responded to by the crowd.
Viva Espans.!" resounded throughout the
station until the train was fairly outside.
This was not meant as a kindly farewell,
but was an explosion Of long pent-up feel
ing. Outside the station Senor Aguilera ad-
confidence in the government, which he said
would safeguard the honor of Spain. The
English flag is now flying over the American
legation. which is still guarded by the
police.
AS the train bearing General Woodford
moved off Senior Aguilera, the civil COVER
nor, tearfully addressed the crowd as fol-
lows: "senores-The people of Madrid have
acted like civilized people. Now that we
are alone and can offend nobody, let us cry
Viva Espans.' AS he reached the door
leading out of the station he said: Now,
Senores. nothing more. No disturbances. 1
hope you will act with the same propriety
as always, that the Spanish people may
have the utmost confidence in the govern
meni Viva Espana-" The crowd answered
with loud vivas and speedily dispersed.
A semi-ofacial note issued this afternoon
gays: "The Spanish government. having re-
ceiyed the ultimatum of the President, con-
slders the document constitutes decIara-
ton of war against Spain and that the prop
er form TO be adopted is not TO make any
further reply but TO await the expiration of
time mentioned in the ultimatum before
opening hostilities. In the meantime the
Spanish authorities have placed their pos
sessions in state Of defense and their fleet
is already on its way to meet Athat Of the
United States"
1t is not expected that there will be any
formal declaration Of war, as spain's action
to-day Is considered by diplomats here az
q virtual declaration OF war and hostilities
naay begin immediasely. Both nations, how