The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-04-16
IN A DEFIANT MOOD.
Spain VIII Repei Every Attack Made
Upon Her Sovereignty
In Cuba.

kpondent OF the DAILY Mail, telegraph
ing at five o'clock Wednesday evening.
says:
Lieut.. Gen. Correa. minister OF war. and
Count %iquena, minister OF public works,
both told me Ia conversation that the
government was firmly resolved 20 repe
every attack. direct or Indirect. on the
sovereignty OF Spain In Cuba They said
also that they were sure this line OF con-
duct on the part or Spain would certainly
be supported by the European powers.
more especially because the negotiations
were based on an acknowledgment OF
Spanish sovereignty In Cuba. They told
me that the conduct OF Spain would be
adjusted 10 that OF the United states, and
that in face OF the fact OF the contin-
uancc or military and naval preparations
in the United States Spain was fully Justi-
fled in carrying on her preparations.
Finally the minister said 10 me; Our reso-
luton az the cabinet council was taken
unanimously. and We shall maintain IL
with all the necessary energy
Madrid, April l4.-Upon the reassem-
bling Of the cortes Col. Genaro Alas ire
tired, lately elected deputy for
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, will introduce
bill 10 the effect that Spain should
evacuate Cuba, reserving her sovereign
~ and n yearly royalty, with an ar
rangement as to the debts.
Col. Alas says that Spain can nc
cept no better solution in aid of peace
in the existing circumstances. and he
thinks the powers could propose no
other solution at the stage now
reached.
London, April IA Madrid dispatch
says that Sagasta, the Spanish premier.
is quoted as saying that he considers
President Mckinley's message "deplor-
able" and he is said to have expressed
the belief that il was forced from him
by the clamor of congress, which took
advantage of his weakness, although
President Mckinley personally wished
10 modify it," Senior Sagasta is re-
ported to have added: "The length Of
the armistice depends upon how the
rebels behave and upon the attitude
Of the United States. Senior Polo Y
Bernabe has been instructed to pre-
sent Secretary Sherman with another
memorandum" In conclusion, the
Spanish premier is quoted as having
announced that he believed congress
would grant President Mckinley the
powers he asked for
Madrid, April IA. n AS the result OF q
long important cabinet council Tues
day night the Spanish war Office is ac-
lively engaged i'm terrifying and man
ming the Mediterranean islands of Spain
and in placing other portions of the
Kingdom in state of defense.
1t is understood that instructions
have been cabled TO Capt. Gen. Blanco
To carry the suspension OF hostilities
into practical effect, according to the
circumstances in each district"
The cabinet meeting lasted five hours,
and, il is said, was mainly devoted to
the consideration of President McBin-
ley's message TO congress on the Cuban
situation.
When the ministers adjourned an of
fetal note was issued, setting forth the
views OF the government. Itisvariously
commented upon and interpreted in
newspaper circles.
Senior Gullon read a report Of the
text OF President McKinley's message.
Although several paragraphs were
lacking. the cabinet, after referring TO
the presidents previous messages,
which was considered necessary in or
der 10 fill up the gaps in the present
summary, decided that the paragraphs
read were sufficient for the cabinet to
affirm that the government refuses to
acknowledge the right of the United
States to interfere in Cuba. adding:
The doctrines contained in the mes
sage are incompatible with the SOW
ereignty and rights Of the nation. and
are an interference in the international
affairs OF this country"
i The Spanish government however,
expressed the opinion that il Is not
called upon 70 take action until the
recommendation of President McKin-
ley have become specific acts. Thus IL
is considered by the Spaniards here
that matters are practically as they
were before the message was sent to
congress. and the opinion Is expressed
In official circles that neither the mes
sage nor Tuesday nights cabinet meet
ing has changed the prospects OF peace.
The Spanish government considers
that, apart from its soleEln affirmation
of SPANS rights as y. ion, the minis
tiers are not called pom to make any
| declaration so lorg as the resolutions
Of congress or the initiative OF Presi-
dent Mckinley do not lead to concrete
acts.
The official note also says:
"A firm consciousness OF its rights,
united with the resolution 10 maintain
them. will inspire the nation, as they
inspire the government, with the
serenity necessary in these difficult
moments TO direct successfully and de-
fend theoretically the sacred interests
which are the patrmony OF the Spanish
race"
Caused Three Deaths.
Fairmont, w. Va. April i4.-An ex-
plosion OF nitro-glycerin AT Manning