Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-21
PRESENTED TO THE SPANISH PAR.
LAMENT YEsTERDAY.
OLD POLICY. TO BE CONTINUED
SENIOR sALMERoN VIGOROUSLY At
TACKs THE CABINET.
Senate Votes Thanks to Admiral Ger
vera-SenOr SnSasta Refers to
Very Important NegOtia-
lions That Are in Prog.
ress In Paris.

MADRID, May 20.-The ministers, in full
uniform, appeared in the senate to-day.
Owing to the circumstances the new cab
met is already nicknamed the "Circumstan-
tial cabinet" The premier, Senor Sagasta,
explained the ministerial crisis and assert
ed that the new ministry will continue the
policy of the former ministry. He related
how Spain did everything to avoid war |
until America, violating all recognized |
diplomacy attacked Spain with an injustice |
unprecedented in the annals of civilized |
history. and compelled Spain to respond |
with war 10 war. which Spain would con- |
tinue q tout outrance Ito the utmosD, un- |
til an honorable peace is obtainable.'
This" the premier continued, "is a |
strong policy, and the new government will |
also energetfcally conduct negotiations |
with European and other states"
Count Penaramiro proposed the senate's
congratulations to Admiral Cervera on his
arriving safely at Santiago de Cuba, and
"cleverly lodging the American squad
rons."
Captain Aunon, the minister of marine,
responded in the name OF the navy, high
~ extolling Admiral Cervera. In so do
ing, he said the arrival Of the Spanish
squadron in Cuban waters would cement
the friendship of the Cubans with Spain
and will prove to the world that Spain will
never abandon Cuba while the mother
country retains her vitality"
The congratulations were voted unani-
mously.
In the chamber Senior Sagasta repeated
his senate speech.
Senior Silvela, leader Of the dissident
conservatives, replied that his section of
the Conservative party approved the pol
icy announced by Senior Sagasta, and
would support the new cabinet.
Senor Romero y Robledo, leader of the
Weylerite faction. presented an interpella-
tion, maintaining that the old government
was In a crisis from the very declaration
of war, and that if the present were a
continuation Of the policy Of the old cabi-
net. then the present cabinet also was in
a crisis.
Senior Romero y Robledo then pressed
Senor Gamazo. minister of public instruc-
ton, public works, agriculture and COM
merce, to disclose his Individual opinion
and to say how far he Endorsed the min
| isterial policy Of the reconstructed cabinet.
| insisting that. If the present was a con-
tinuation OF the former policy. then Senor
| Gamazo. unless he had thrown over his
| former theories. ought to be in the oppo-
sition, not in office.
| Senior Gamazo replied that, without
abandoning his present ideas. he had ac-
cepted Office patrioticalIy, and would carry
out the government programme, irrespec-
tive Of his own personal theories.
/ Senor Sagasta explained that the cabinet
changes were due to the fact that several
ministers were iii and extremely fatigued
after the recent anxieties."
He said the cabinet found itself confront
ed with a war or dishonor. and accepted
the former. adding solemnly: 1.-THE Span
ish government will never accept peace If
the territorial integrity of Spain is not
maintained. and otherwise Spain is deter
| mined to fight a tout outrance." loud
cheers)
Later Senior Sagasta promised day to
| debate the red book"
Altogether. however. the debate was dis
appointing to the chamber and to the
crowded public galleries, which had ex-
pected sensational scenes.
i Professor Salmeron made a speech Wig
| orously attacking the cabinet.
Senor Sagasta, replying to the attack of
6enor Salmeron. declared that the policy
of the new cabinet would be guided by
circumstances. The Liberal partys pro-
gramme. he said, had been unsuspended by
the American guns. but 1t still existed. and
was giving results in the resistance Cuba
is making to the enemy"
The premier repeated that the new minis
ters could not be responsible for the acts
The chamber unanimously adopted q pro-
posal to address its congratulations to Ad-
miral Cervera and the officers and men of
his squadron.
i The discussion Of the budget was then
resumed.
In presenting the new ministers to the
chamber, Senior Sagasta explained that the
appointment of minister of foreign af-
fairs had been postponed because Senior
Iunn roc In hal ,Nk
folio, being detained in Paris by very i'm
portant negotiations which may lead to
fresh developments in the present grave sit
| uation."
LONDON. May co.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent Of the Standard says:
"El Imparcial expects Captain Aunon to
display great vigor in the marine office.
The other papers are less enthusiastic
about him. The blockade of Cuba and
Porto Rico Is considered illusory, as Span
ish warships and merchant vessels are fire.
auently moving from port to port between
the islands. For example the mail steamer
Alfonso XIII. went out from San Juan dc
Porto Rico to meet a vessel detached from
Admiral Cerveras squadron and then con.
tinued its voyage to Spain after delivering
an importan. communication for the COM
mander.
1.-THE success of Admiral Cervera in
avoiding the American fleets and keeping
I.them on the alert excites much enthusi-
j .asm and causes the press to clamor for
Ia prompt dispatch of the reserve fleet to
the 'front.'"
Il The Madrid correspondent of the Daily
Mail says:
Lieutenant General Correa, minister OF
war, assures me that nothing definite has
been decided upon with respect to the ex-
pedition to the Philippines. The govern
ment will be guided by circumstances.
"In official circles here 1t is believed that
Emperor william will not for the moment
answer Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain's utter.
ances about an Anglo-American alliance
but will wait for a better opportunity fol
doing SO.
II am unable to state precisely the rea'
sons why this purpose Of the kaiser should
be known here earlier than in any othel
European capital; but 1t is SO and minis
tiers are most positive about 1t.
..Rumors regarding new big loan have
been in circulation for some time. know
| from a good source that Senor Puigcerver
minister of finance, will wait until the
oortes Is closed before taking action ir
4 that direction. He will then negotiate 9
! loan In gold for 100000 $4,000 ,0O0).
, A Likely story From Madrid.
MADRID. May 2O.-The government. 4
!: IL satd has received a dispatch from Ha.
vana, ANNOUNCING that the rebels have
PRONOUNCED in favor Of Spain and are now