The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-04
SPAIN LOOKS FOR WAR
The Torpedo Flotilla Will Re-
main at Cape de Verde.
PLANNING FOR DEFENSE
Elaborate Preparations for the Organiza-
ton OF the Country's Military Forces
Bernabe Says That Congress
VIII Overrule Mckinley.

Paris.-The Spanish cabinet has decid-
ed that the torpedo fiotilla is to remain
at the Cape de Verde islands until
further orders. The fiotilla will be
Joined later by a squadron composed
of the armored cruiser Emperor Charles
v, of 9.235 tons: the cruiser Alfonso
Kill, of 5000 tons; the armored cruiser
Cristobal Colon. of 3,iS0 tons, which
Will accompany the torpedo hotilla to
Cuba.
1t has also been decided by the gov
ernment to send the armored cruisers
Nizcaya and Almirante Oquendo. both
of 1000 tons. to Havana. They will re-
| ceive orders to this effect as soon as
they sight Porto Rico.
n national subscription TO strengthen
| the Spanish fleet will be organized by a
royal decree. but the decree will not be
published before the declaration of war.
The cabinet which met at o'clock
! last night discussed the situation until
midnight. At the close of the confer
ence IL was declared that no official
news had been received at that time
| from Washington. But IL was admit
ted that the ministers We're filled with
gloomy apprehensions. Each minister
| declared that he had received private
information confirming the extreme
gravity of the situation. The minister
for war Lieutenant General Correa.
submitted for the approval of the cab
met elaborate plans for the organiza-
tion of the military forces of the king
dom. The minister for the home de-
partment. Don Ruis y Capdepon. in an
| interview, declared that everything is
| pointing to war
The cabinet has examined PROPOSE
| tions for the arming of merchant ves-
| sells as privateers. but IL has been de-
| cided to await events before coming to
Z decision ON ctth I'm II.y
| telegram from the Spanish minister
| at Washington, Senor Polo Y Bernabe,
| was read at the cabinet meeting in
which Senior Bernabe said that Presi-
dent Mckinley will be overruled by con-
| gress.
The majority of the newspapers here
| to-day regard war as inevitable. They
| think Gen. Stewart L. Woodford has
| communicated a final answer to the
government. FL Liberal says 1t is
clear that no concession will satisfy the
| United States except the independence
of Cuba, and we had better Immediate
| ly end the uncertainty" The whole ar
ticle of the Liberal on the subject is
bellicose in the extreme. The Pals as
/ serts that great uneasiness prevails at
Washington concerning the attitude OF
/ the Southern states I'm case Of war with
Spain and also because the Spaniards
| are organizing I'm Mexico to invade the
| states from the Mexican republic" In
| conclusion the Pals asserts that IL will
not to be all beer and skittles for the
/ United States.
| Much excitement was caused to-day
by the receipt of a dispatch saying that
| the passports of the Spanish minister
at Washington will be handed him
! Tuesday.
There was little excitement i'm Mad
| rid this afternoon, owing To the fact
| that there was no bull fight to-day.
/ ia kAn IN
| vent disorder at the republican mass
| meeting this afternoon. The number
| of guards at the United States legation
| was increased. The object of the dem
| onstration was to demand a revision of
! the sentence imposed upon political and
other offenders, to protest against the
! torturing of anarchists i'm the prison Of
/ the fortress Of Montiuich. Barcelona;
! 10 demand the free import of wheat
/ and To demand universal conscription
without the redemption Of the rich con-
| scripts.
The demonstration. contrary to ex-
pectation, turned out to be n very quiet
| and informal affair. In fact, IL may
/ be termed "hzZle." There were no
/ Banners displayed and only about 5000
| people marched to the presidency and
| remained i'm the streets while the depu-
tation conducted to the office of Senior
| SaFasta, where its members were po-
| litely received by some of the members
| i'm the absence OF the premier. Senors
| Nivendo and Dorendo. former munich
pal councillors of Madrid. spoke for
| some five minutes. referring to the OBJ
| jects of the demonstration namely, a
! revision of sentence. the free import
| of wheat and universal cOnscriptlon
| without the redemption of the rich con-
| scripts. No mention was made OF the
| alleged torturing of anarchist prisoners
| i'm the prisons in the fortress OF Mont
! juich. Barcelona. though Il was at first
| understood this was to be the main
representation 10 be made to the pre-
mier.
The demands Of the people who took
| part in the demonstration were en-
| bodied in a manifesto which was hand
| ed to the minister of the interior. Senior
| Capdepon. who replied, saving he re-
| GREETED the indisposition Of Senior Sa-
| gasta made II necessary for him 20 re-
| Ceive the deputation I'm the premier's
| place. The Spanish people. Senor Cap
| depon added, were worthy OF the lib
erty they enjoyed and the government
would always keep abreast of public |
| opinion. But the manifesto was too
serious to be Immediately replied TO.
| II would command serious attention
| and would be referred TO the cortes.
The minister then thanked the depu-
| tation Tor the orderly behavior OF those
/ who took part in the movement. Senior !
Dorendo answered that the deputation
placed confidence in the good will Of
/ the government. The deputation then
Z withdrew. Then the crowd outside the 1
presidency was inclined to linger and /
discussed the matter which brought the /
people there. But the civil governor
minClaf with the people. urging them /
/ 10 disperse He said: GO home my
children. Everything will be attend /
ed to"
The crowds then good-naturedly scat
tered.
steps to Avert War.
Madrid. April 3--The members OF the |
diplomatic corps are joining in taking /