New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-22
UOODFORD LEAVES MADRID.
PASSPORTS SENT TO HIM,
uosr1LE DEMONSTRATION AS HIS TRAIN
PULLED OUT.
- WAS LED BY THE CIVIL GovERNoR-THE
AMERICAN MINISTER DISMISSED BEFORE
HE COULD PRESENT THE rITIMATUM

r. WAS LED BY THE CIVIL "oNhI'>O' III
AMERICAN MINISTER DISMISSED BEFORE
HE COULD PRESENT TIE rlTIMATUM
TO THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT.
Madrid. April 21.-The uitimatum of the
rated states was received early this morning
English The Spanish Government imme-
,o,e,v broke off diplomatic relations with the
,-ritod States informing Minister Woodford
- that effect before he able present any
c1,1LON's NOTE TO wOODFORD.
The following is the text Of the note received
his morning by General Woodford from Sehor
ruuon. Minister Of Foreign Affairs:
Dear sir In compliance with painful duty
have the honor TO inform You that there has
tasn sanctioned by the President Of the Re
.'iic a resolution OF both chambers Of the
2Snitea States which denies the legitimate
'o~ereignty Of Spain and threatens armed inter
,ention in Cuba' WHICH Is equi'd'e"' " "e0
A' Tbs government Of Her Majesty has ordered
.r Minister to return without loss Of time
.nr, North American territory. together with
~ .ha personnel OF the Legation. BY this act
,hs M diplomatic relations hitherto existing be-
.neen M the two countries and all official COM
nuncatons between thelr respective IePIe-
rntstves cease.
~ am thus obliged TO inform YOU so that you
nav make such arrangements as you thing fit
bes Your Excellency to acknowledge the re-
.snt Of this note at such time as you deem
sroper Taking this opportunity TO reiterate to
rou the assurances of my distinguished CON
liberation l. NOhhON'
CROWD AT THE STATION.
General Woodford arrived at the station about
, Quarter Of an hour in advance Of the hour
n which the train was scheduled to go. The
rain started half an hour late. and during the
interval General Woodford conversed with the
representatives OF the foreign press ard nuf''-
,er OF friends.
An immense crowd gathered at tho station.
nnposed Of all classes. A strong force Of police
md civic guards maintained order, while among
he crowd moved large number of private
Electives A detachment Of the Civil GUARDS
accompanied General Woodford TO the frontier
The retiring Minister maintained his usuai
almness but looked worn and fatigued. Nhen
he crowd was thickest about him General
Eoodfo-d forced his way through. and, ap-
preaching Colonel Morel. the Chief or Ponce
hook hands with him cordially. thanking him
or his kindness and zeal in guarding the United
States Legation and his General Woodfords)
esidence for many months
AN ANGRY sEND-OFF.
When General Woodford took his seat In the
rain there was stir among the spectators an"
/ rush toward the window of the carriage Inc
Minister sat unconcerned and dignihed Sehor
Aeullera the Civil Governor Of Madrid. his
,igantic figure rising head and shoulders above
he crowd in n stentoran voice raisei cheer'
which was thrice responded 70 frariicaNy by
he crowd viva Espaha!" resounded through
,ut the station Until the train was fairly out
nde. This not meant as kindly farewell
,ut was an explosion OF long pent up feelings.
outside the station Selor Aguilera addressed
the crowd. counsellng carness and confidence
n the Government. which. he said, would safe
guard the honor Of Spain.
BRITISH FLAG OVER THE LEGATION.
The British flag is now flying over the Amei
.an Legation, which is still guarded by the po-
nce Sir Henry Drummond Wolf. the British
Ambassador called on Senior Gullon the Foreign
Minister. and informed him that the affairs Of
The American Legation were in his (the Ambas-
Iador's) hands.
G. II. Barclay, the British Charge d'Afaires.
and the Secretary Of the German Embassy.
Count Won Castell- Ruedenhauses, saw the
United States Minister off
General Woodford accompanied by his
.cting private secretary and two servants. one
of the servants is a colored man named James,
who has become well known in Madrid through
having been written up by the newspapers.
James formerly employed at the Spanish
legation in Washington.
MADRID "FAK1Rs" BUSY.
The newspapers Of this city to-day print
highly colored accounts Of how General VOID
ford received his passports, but the circum-
stances in the case cabled to the Asso-
e.ated Press The Spanish Government, hGv-
Ing received the text Of the ultnatum of the
United States from It's own sources. did not
walt for the United, States Minister TO present
The ultinatum, but sent him his passports
1t is not expected that there viii be any formal
declaration Of war Spans action to-day is
considered a virtual declaration OF war and
hostilities may begin Immediately. Both Da-
tons. however may make TO their own people
and TO all neutrals what Is termed "the notifca-
ton OF war"
The authorities OF the different Spanish prov
lnces through which the train with General
Woodford on board passes. have received In
structons take the necessary steps to pro-
tect It until the frontier Of France is reached
AMERICAN CONSULS TO LEAVE SPAIN
INTERESTS OF THIS COUNTRY ~ THE HANDS
OF THE BRITISH EMBASSY.
Washington April 21-Minister Woodford's
action during the day. as reported to the State
was following a carefully prepared programme
A significant feature Of his message was the
statement that the Spanish Government in