Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

hLtCh l9pulll II az an W IOSt unt
to gain. Still, il in very difficult to
find formula to allow Spain to re-
nounce sovereignty over Cuba. Ths
1'ope has renewed his efforts to con
vince the Madrid government thnU,
although it may be painful to abandon
the island, il is not dishonorable,
Spain yielding TO superior force, while
with war, Cuba would hardly be the
only possession lost, and il others won't
also, internal troubles would be in
eYitable. At tho Vatican, it iH asserted
that Austria and England have acted
on the same lima, encouraging Spain
to submit to the inevitable and abandon
Cuba. They cite tine recent example of
Greece, which rejected the disin nterested
advice Of the Towers. Contrary to
custom, at to-day'B Fapal mass, Baron
Vonhulow, Prussian minister to the
Vatican, and NJ. Poubelo, the French
ambassador, wers present, and afterward
had long conference with the Pope on
the Spanish question. Both the Pope
and Cardinal Rampolla, the Papsl Secre-
tary Of State, expressed satisfaction that
the Turpie amendment, recognizing the
Cuban government, had heen passed by
tho American Senate, considering that
it is new delay and means the con-
tinuanee of President MoKinley's
policy of giving Spain time to decide
upon the best way TO evacuate Cuba. =
The supporters in England Of Don
Carlos, the Spanish pretender, headed
by the Earl of Ashburnham, are actively
pre- pairing for emergencies. Every de-
| tail has been arranged to seize pro
pitious moment for action. The local
| Carlists are convinced that the present
-s..L. L. INf
| Spain will be forced to choose between
| Repuhlicanism and don Carlos. They
| add that the only chance of the present
| dynasty ia successful war against the
| United States, the possibility of which
| is secuted.
| A dispatch from Madrid says that
| Gen. Marcelo do Azcarraga, the fornsr
| Minister of War and Prime Minister,
has arrived at tho Spanish capital to
attend the meeting Of the Cortes. He
is quoted as declaring that war is in
| evitable
The dispatch adds that many Swad-
inh, brazilian and other foreign officers
are Offering their services to Spain.
The next meeting of the Spanish
cabinet, the dispatch further says, will
discuss the question of privateering.
| LeafietB incitIng q poular demonsira-
| tion, have been seized at Madrid.
Havana, April 1S--9 a. M. 1.-The in
habitants of this city are enjoying a
bright summer morning. All is quiet
here and the park last night was
crowded with people, who enjoyed the
music of the military band.
An important piece of WORK was suc-
cessfully completed this morning that
of carrying the yento water TO Casa
Blanca. opposite Havana Bay and to
the Cabana Fortress.
Havana, 0 a. m.-News of further
fighting between the surgents and
Spanieh troops in the province of Pinar
del Rio reached here to-day. 1t appears
that force of insurgents, under Lores
Aguilar Rizo, made an attack, two days
ago, upon the Spanish fort at Espuja-
rosa, Pinar del Rio. and had the best Of
the fighting, even according to the
Spanish account of the affair. The
official report Of the fight says the fort
was small one garrisoned by volun-
teers, who madn heroic defence last
ing three hours In the meantime,
however. it is officially admitted the
insurgents entered the town and plum
dered and burned tobacco warehouse.
The Spanish report adds that the gar
rison OF the fort lost four men killed
and had nine men wounded.
Madrid, Spain, April IS. .. 10 a. m.
Tho Liberal this morning reproducst
verbatim the United States Senate
Cuban resolutions. Commenting on The
resolution the Liberal says that it il
not frightened by its reality, though
it does not support the rumors in
official circles that the proceedings al
J Washington are cloak to gain timt
, for further negotiations between tbs
} popo and the powers.
, The Literal adds; "Such rumors arc
dangerous, as they lead to popular dis
; content. The truth is, conflict il
certain. President Mckinley is am
bitiousiy following deliberate plai
and the Powers are too jealous of ont
another to intefrsre, though they may
be driven to suppress hostilities, shnult
, their self- interests be endangered. Spain
} has no allies, and must protect bel
honor. Let the government see that il
DO united Spain,
] Washington, April Is. Acting undel
instructions from the Spanish Minister
here, the Spanish consuls in yariou!
parts OF the country are making ar
rangements for the departure of tn,
! Spanish colonies in their several locali
ties.
Arrangements are now concluded fo
, the departure of the Spanish residents
J of Boston, about 50 in mum Der. Simila
arrangements have been made as TO TIM
Spanish colony in New York.
, Philsdelphia, Pa, April is. --Th'
uuxiliary cruiser st. Paul arrived a
Cramps' shipyard thiH afternoon.
large force Of workmen is ready tt
! begin the work Of transforming the ST.
Paul into warship
! Washington, April is. Formal order
} were pnsted to-day detaching Capt
} Sigshee from the Navy Department
i and ordering him to proceed i'm
mediately TO League Island tn dut,
with the ST. Paul. 1t is believed tha
: about 10 days time, working day ant
) uighr will suffice 10 mako the neces
! sary alterations in the vessel.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 1s. Tive
, more of the old monitors. the Muntaul
: and Lehigh, went into commission a
) the League Island Navy Yard to day
They are expected to sail on Wefneada!
) or Thursday, the f0rmor for Portland
! Me-, and tha latter ior Boston. Tot
Catskill, which went into commission
c on Saturday, ls expected to sail fo
Boston o-morrnw.
The body of William Lacey, who dis
| ha IN