Evening journal., 1898-04-28
Civilized WARFARE.

manner IN WllCu ne PROPOSES 10 carry
on the present war with Spain. His
latest proclamation is statesmanlike
in its construction, liberal in its terms,
and in complete accord with the most
advanced ideas concerning both bel
ligerents and neutrals during the
period OF the conflict. He declares that
It is desirable that this war should be
conducted upon principles, in harmony
with the present views OF nations and
sanctioned by recent practices, stating
that it has already been announced that
the policy OF this government will be
not to resort to privateering, but to
adhere to the rules Of the declaration
OF Paris. He then proclaims that the
neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with
the exception of contraband of war.
That neutral goods not contraband Of
war are not liable to cOnfscation un-
der the enemy's flag. That blockades,
in order to be binding, must be effec-
tive. That Spanish merchant vessels
in any ports or places within the
United States shall be allowed until
May 21, 1898, inclusive, for loading
their cargoes and departing from such
ports OF places; and such Spanish mer-
chant vessels If met at sea by any
United States ship shall be permitted
to continue their voyage II on exami-
nation OF their papers II shall appear
that their cargoes were taken on board
before the expiration OF the above
term; provided, that nothing herein
contained shall apply to Spanish YES
sells having on board any officers in the
military or naval service Of the enemy,
or any coal Except such as may be
necessary for their voyage) or any
other article prohibited or contraband
Of war, OF any dispatch of or to the
Spanish government. That any Span
ish merchant vessel which, prior to
April p, 1898, shall have sailed from
any foreign port bound for any port or
place in the United States shall be per-
mitted 10 enter such port or place and
to discharge her cargo and afterwards
forthwith to depart without molesta-
.tion; and any such vessel II met at sea
By any United States ship snail be
permitted to continue her voyage to
any port not blockaded. That the right
Of search is to be exercised with strict
regard for the right OF neutrals and
the voyages of mail steamers are not
10 be interfered with, except on the
clearest ground Of suspicion Of a vio-
lation Of law inrespect Of contraband OF
blockade.
Now let Spain proclaim to the world
that she is willing to carry on this war
on terms equally fair and humane, and
she will occupy a more respectable po-
sition in the great sisterhod of ma
tions.
We propose to give Spain a sound
whipping, and to do it in fair and
humane manner. We want her to con-
duct herself with proper decorum and
in civilized way while we inflict the
castigation.
Spain is in a desperate position. She
is short OF cash and her credit is al
most exhausted. 70 conduct this fghf
she must have many millions OF dol
lars, and extraordinary means must b,
resorted to to obtain such large sums
The Madrid correspondent Of a LondoI
paper points out that the Spanish bud
get Of 1889 shows S65 5OS,77 peseta
expenditure and S76,014, $40 income
There will be an increase in all di
rect and indirect taxation. The extra
ordinary budget is chiefly devoted L
additional military and naval expendi
lures, which is covered by tine naviga
tion tax, and a credit. for 100 ,O0O, 90
pesetas, nominal, OF treasury bonds
guaranteed by the Almaden quicksilve
mines. "A special proposal devise
means Of war and authorizes the GOV
ernment to create a state, or treasur.
debt, with the guarantee of all the II
sources OF the nation; to increase Ii
note issue Of the Bank Of Spain, subje,
to certain conditions, as to cash r.
serves; to negotiate advances from II
farmers of the state mcnopolies an
revenues; to enforce an advance OF OF
whole year of territorial and industri
taxes; to create treasury bonds in e.
change for the existing floating de
and to cover whatever balance may
due by the treasury at the end OF Jui
to the Bank Of Spain, converting 4
exterior debt into interior consols.
the opening OF the Cortes Senor r
nero Robledo received most severe l
Dukes from the leaders of the Cons,
vative party and the Republicans
declared that to enter upon acaden
cal debates would be inopportune a
a waste OF the precious time requir
to vote measures of supplies for {
services, naval and military. whi
they would heartily support. I
speech Of the Republican leader Ser
Salmeron made a sensation, as he OF
nously declared that a day would co,
perhaps was not very far distan
when the Democracy would call to