The herald., 1898-04-20

this afternoon, In order to consider the
situation. The government adopted finally
the resolutions respecting their relations
with the United States. Ministers were
unanimous in declaring that a conflict was
certain, and quite at hand. A few minutes
| later the governor went to the senate hall.
| where the Liberal majorities Of both cham
bers were assembled. Senior Sagasta, In
most eloquent but brief speech, declared:
We admit not negotiations In ques-
tions Of honor. We do not make trafic
! OF shame. We prefer to ruin ourselves
and be abandoned by all rather than to do
that He concludes thus: will finish
my speech here because 1t seems to me as
II 7 were robbing myself of the time we re-
quire for other resolutions Of greater i'm
portance.'
'"The meeting finished with long and
most enthusiastic cheers for the queen re-
| gent. the little king, and the army and
navy"
fractional Fighting
LONDON. April 2O-The Madrid corres-
pondent of the Daily Mail, telegraping
Tuesday. says:
There is great excitement in all political
circles. 1t is considered that the Repub-
ment to give an opportunity of discussing
their policy, but no one will oppose grant
Of all the powers necessary for war, since
such an action would entail public unpop-
ularity.
The adherents Of Senior Romero Robledo
are affirming that Senior Sagasta has COM
pletely failed in his mission since he took
power with the object Of pacifying Cuba
and aVnfdtnO n int conflict
They declare that there has been no re-
suit of his efforts, and they advocate the
formation of a national government the
moment war breaks out
Financial Fears
PARIS, April 2O-The Temps says:
How long, If the war is protracted, will
the United States adhere to the sound
money principle? There will be great
disturbance in the financial market
The Spanish in Cuba
HAVANA, April 20.-The press of the en-
tire island attacks the 'tingoes" and the
sensational American press" especially
singling out General Lee.
All the articles are written at high ten
sion, and are full Of bellicose ardor The
writer's recall the history of Spain, and
particularly the diplomatic victory over
Prince Bismarck in the Carolines. The
Spanish are easily excited to enthusiast SIN,
as the prospect placed before them by these
inflammatory articles, often adding to the
countrys glories triumph over the pow
erful American people. They take 1t as
an insult If American superiority is sug-
gested.
Exchange is still falling. Provisions
are rising in price although still abundant
There is great activity in military centers.
General Blanco, General Molina and the
chief officers of the three Maria Christina
battalions will give up a months salary
each in aid of the navy fund.
Still at His Post
BALTIMORE, April 1s.-The British
steamer Mary Aiming, on which 1t was ex-
pected Vice Consul Fox had sailed from
Santiago de Cuba a week ago, arrived in
this port today. Neither Consul Fox nor
any Of the American residents Of the Gu
ban port were aboard the vessel. Captain
Davis said that Mr.. Fox had intended to
take passage with him, but decided at the
last moment to remain at his post. None
of the consuls friends in this city have
heard from Mr.. Fox.
The MOI ming Post says: The difference
itself to fighting over the sovereignty in
Cuba. This is rather a fine point to be
made an occasion for war. Peace Is now
tn ha interrnntad for tho fret t,,,,a hc.--~c-,-
since 1871. 1t Is to be hoped 1t will not be
a prelude to a new period of wars such as
closed in 1915.
The Morning Post believes that both the
United States and Spain will issue letters
of marque, and it agrees with Lord Charles
Beresford, rear admiral. that England's
most honorable plan would be Formally
to denounce the declaration of Paris. which
we ought never to have signed"
The United States is negotiating for the
purchase of the Furness line steamer APP
pomattox. 1t Is reported that the PENN
sular and Oriental steamer Ravenna have
been sold to Spain.
A New Mosquito
SAN FRANCISCO. April 1s.-The tug
vigilant today was added to the fleet OF
Americas naval vessels. The purchase
price Of 10000 was agreed upon, and the
vessel was again taken to the naval repre-
sentative at the Union Iron works and
the formal transfer made
The Knights of the Red Branch rifles
have volunteered their services In the event
Of a war with Spain.
A Call for Volunteers
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, April 2o.-General
Joseph w. Vance of this city has issued a
call for regiment Of volunteers in case Of
war with Spain, to be placed at the dis
posal of the state authorities. General