Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-10
ovERNNENT IN A PERuoUs POSITION
Cneea Regent is ndo TO De-
spnir, and Reports Are Ctrcu-
lated that She Has Actually
Fled from Madrid.

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LONDON. June s-tNew York World Ca
hlegram-Special Telegram)-The Daily
Nails Madrid dispatch says:
There is now little doubt that Spain, Sec
ing the hopeIessness OF further continuing
the war. is approaching the powers to en-
list their good Offices in its behalf toward
obtaining honorable peace. The cabinet
council today discussed the International sit
uauon az length and finally authorized Duke
Almondovar. foreign minister, to expedite
diplomatic action. In consequence the duke
is nov comforting with certain ambassadors
and ministers in Madrid. Instructions have
been telegraphed TO the Spanish minister at
Vienna and orders likewise have been given
Senior Aguera, Spanish under secretary Of
state, to proceed at once 10 the Austrian
capital. Spain is unQuestionably looking 10
Austria for assistance. II is not likely any
appeal viii be made to the pope, as earlier
Intervention by his holiness met with a dis
couraging reception in America Events
have been greatly precipitated by the crisis
in Manila. Probably General August VIII
be ordered 10 make the best terms he can
with Dewey. LspanJo is still at Carthagena
completing his crew. Orders have been is
sued for 1000 men to be assembled at Cadtz
in case Camars' squadron may lack a full
complement This squadron is on the eve
Of leaving under sealed orders.
The Morning Posts Madrid dispatch SAYS:
The news from the Philippines has pro-
duced a feeling OF stupefacuon in Madrid.
People are realizing the imminent peril OF
General Augustus troops and the inpossi-
bility OF securing them Grave disappoint-
ment is also felt al the complete dissipa-
ton Of the idea that E part Of Cervera's
squadron IS now fastening to Manila. The
general tone of The papers IS thai SPANS
colonial empire is lost As 10 military
and naval reforms they declare that Spain
has done its duty and made sacrifices
vaialy. the old system of maladministerins
affairs being too deeply implanted 10 be up
rooted suddenly. though Sagasta has done
his best General COrrea. as he was lsav-
ing The palace today, informed the inquirer
that General August had telegraphed 10 the
government hat he and the authorities Of
the city had withdrawn within the walled
portion of Manila
Regent Filled with Dismay.
Dispatches received in London tonight
from Madrid represent the condition Of al
fairs as acutely p%erilous for the govern
ment and dynasty. The Spanish people
have declared for the first time. admitting
the true conception Of their hopeless pre-
dicament. and are bitterly incensed against
their ruler. Sagasra, il Is asserted, IS il
sistIng on his resignation 10 make way for
a military cabinet. The regent is said 20
be abandoned 20 despair. The rumor was
prevalent II Madrid that she had actually
fed. not having been seen for days, but
Sagasta have his word Of honor that the
regent was still a. the palace, though not
we'll. The belief Is general IN diplomatic
circles here that Spain viii sue for peace
within a week or the basis Of the surrender
Of Cuba and the return Of the Philippines.
MADRID. June s.-CNew York World Ca
tlcg-am-Special eIegram THE boTnbard-
ment Of Santiago. as the details becoms
known. creates a painful sensation. a olsen
chaurmeut and d disappointment All classes
Of people are slowly awakening TO The real
ity that in the long run they are playing 8
losing game. Their phantom squadron is
locked up in Santiago whilst the city is
threatened by a flank movement Of the
Americans and insurgents as soon as all are
sufficiently combined for a simultaneous
bombardnent 10 dash il TO pieces.
The people are aware that the court and
Official world is profoundly alarmed at the
unfzyorable intelligence received from
AuEusti and the increasing difficulties be-
setting him u beIeaguered Manila he is
between the insurgentsS are cutting of
land supplies and the Americans on the eve
Of being reinforced. Popular irritation
against the government and existing insti-
uluous Is assuming more formidable pro-
portions.
PARIS. June s-jNeS York World Ca
blegram-Specisl Telegram spanish par
tisans here are reluctantly realizing that
Spanish dominion in Cuba is doomed and
are endeaEoring 70 find means 10 save Spain
from Inevitable defeat Algustia Thirrey.
writing in lie Jour. proposes that Cuba be
administered by America under suzeraiaty
from Spain and paying q tribute to the lat
ter power. Patrie urgently calls upon the
powers TO mediate in behalf Of Spain.
C=r,tsrs Are Active.
LONDON June g.-New York World Ca
tlegram-Special Telsgram)-The Daily
Chronicles Paris dispatch says the CArlisls
are very active Just nov, Notwithstanding
the declaration by Don Carlos that he has
no Intention 70 interfere with rhe reigning
dynasty and Us guardian, Queen Maria
Christina. The more militant adherents OF
the duke az Madrid consider their chief
ought 10 take immediate action or abal-
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