The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-20
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li+ical circles. The adherentS of Seno
Romero Robledo are affirming that Sc
nor Sagasta has completely failed in Ink
mission. since he took power with thu
object of pacifying Cuba and avoiding
International conflict. They declare tina
there has been no results of HIS efforts
and they advocate the formation of I
national government the moment wa
breaks out.
The Madrid correspondent of the Stan
dal, telegraphing Tuesday, says:
Il understand the speech from thu
Throne will review the whole course O
the relations between Spain and thu
United States with view of SHOWING
how Spain III her relations with Amen
ca and her treatment of the West In
dian colonies has spared no effort t
make concessions and reforms compatible
with her rights, to concilate her colon
lists and to preserve friendly relations
with America: whereas, the United
States have all along persisted in seek
ing pretexts to interfere in the purely
domestic relations of Spain with hel
colonies. and have persisted more than
ever since the advent to office of Presi-
dent Mckinley in menaces and diplomat
ic notes. trying to intervene IN the set
Element of the Cuban question
$50 much so has this been the case.
the speech will declare, that the United
States have constantly put obstacles in
the way Of Spain when by negotiations
or military efforts Spain has been on the
point of racifying Cuba, The speech
from the Throne will point out that the
Spanish government has steadily resis-
ted the American pretensions whik
making all possible concessions to Amer
lea ON other questions and would have
gone even further if America had only
undertaken to respect the right and
sovereignty of Spain in Cuba.
''The document viii lay stress upon the
fact that America has displayed increas.
I'd virulence and hostility since Spain
granted suspension of hostlities ut the
request of the Pope and the powers. Il
will make an earnest appeal TO the ma
ton and to all parties to be true to the
national traditions, to gather around the
Throne and TO vote the supplies neces
sary to defend the honor and territory
OF Spain. At the present moment Spain
though essentially a military nation, is
bestowing her chief attention upon naya
preparations because everybody lulla
comprehends that in the struggle with
the United States the fate of Cuba ane
the duration of the war will entirely
depend on the respective navies.
'"lhe first available squadron is nov
ut Cape Verde. under Admiral Ceryera
who went out with the cruisers lnfanta
Maria Teresa and the CIfstobal Colon
and has been joined there 10y the cruis
ers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo
with Il view to protecting the torpedo
fiotilla This squadron is considered
quite a match for the Flying Squadron
Of America. and may be ordered to pas
an unpleasant visit TO North American
ports if war breaks out. A second
squadron will be formed Mt Cad.z
where Admiral Churruoa. Il descendant
of the Spanish Commander at Trafalgar.
is busy preparing the fleet The idea
is to concentrate. as soon as they ar
ready. the Pelaya. now ut Cartagena
Emperador Carlos v. now at Ferrol.
Cardinal CisLeros and the Numancia
aud Victrora, broadside ships, the
cruisers Alfonso XIII and the Princess
Mercedes. the torpedo cruiser Maria
Molina. tlree destroyers just received
from England and three torpedo vessels
which would make a respectable gath
pr-ing"