Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-05
Popular Uprising Feared in the
Spanish Capital.
MILITARY RULE is ESTABLISHED.
The People ClamOrIng for Reven&e
for the Manila Disaster Hope
That European HOwers
VIII Now Intervene.

authorities consider the circun-
stances justify rhe handing over to
the military authorities the mission
of keeping order.
Lieutenant General Daban, captain
general of Madrid, has assumed
charge, and the First military patrols
have just appeared in the Puerto del
Sol. The measure has been taken in
consequence of the attitude of certain
political parties since yesterday. The
whole garrison is ready in barracks.
A mob tried tonight to break into
the Apollo theater and hold a mani
festation. The police prevented the
attempt from being successful, but
the crowd broke all the windows be-
fore it was dispersed.
Immediately after the declaration
of martial law, large numbers of po-
lice and civic guards occupied the
principal streets. The Puerto del Sol
is held by a squadron of the Princess
Hussars, while the Pavia Hussars,
dismounted. are in the Pontetas
square, near the telegraph office.
Considering the extraordinary pre-
cautions that have been taken, there
are remarkably rev people about.
FL Impartial says it believes the
formation of national ministry is
possible The greatest Importance is
attached to tonight's cabinet council,
at which it is expected "a decision
will be reached as to the reply to be
made to the request of Captain Gen
eral Agusti for Instructions
All classes, especially politicians.
hope for Intervention of Continental
powers, especially Germany and
Russia.
In political circles important de-
velopments are hourly expected.
Senior Romero RobledO, leader of tn
Weylerite party, will interpelIate the
government in congress tomorrow on
the events at Manila. and the Carlists
and Republicans will participate in
the debate, which is expected to have
important results.
1t is asserted t Mt the burning of
the Reina Maria { lristina was due to
American petroleum bombs and that
q number of matched huts belong
ing to natives were set on fire in the
sa1e way.
The newspapers of this city, com
menting upon the utter defeat of the
Spanish fleet at the battle of Manila.
agree in saying that yesterday was
"a sad but glorious day for Spain"
They urge the people to be calm and
to allow nothing to shake their con-
tidence in future triumphs for the
Spanish arms.
The publication of the Liberals
dispatch from Manila removed the
Last hope Of the Spaniards. and it is
now admitted on all sides that the
Spanish feet has been completely de-
stroyed, and that it is probably only
a question of hours as to when the
Americans will occupy Manila.
The fact that the Liberal. which is
Premier Sarastas organ, admitted
the complete defeat Of the Spaniards.
"ives additional significance to the
frank announcements
The governments news from Me-
Mia is apparently behind that of the
newspapers, as the latter's dispatch
es arriving in Madrid Mt 11:24 vester-
day morning were not delivered until
. in the evening While ministers
yesterday were discussing Governor
General Augustus disnotch. rumors
reached the cn'hiret that the news
paper men had received news of tho
second Engagement. General Correq
and Admiral B"rmeio immediate'v
communicated with their depart
ments and. found that fresh dis
patch was being deciphered. Pre-
mier Sagasta ordered the dspatch
to be brought to the council for de-
ciphering. The confused wording of
the message showed the state of
mind OF the sender Admiral Monte
10, but finally its contents were
elH"idated and demonstrated tn the
n ister's horror the complete de-
struction Of the Sranish snuadron.
General Corrpa and Admiral Pp~neio
went straight TO fhe queen regent,
who was terribly distressed.
Madrid was not excited today. but
sad faces were to he seen everv-
where. Cantain Cadarso. of the
Spanish cruiser Paina Maria Chris
tina. who was killed, and whose YES
sci was among those DESTROYED. be-
longs to a Madrid family who are
proud of the circumstances of his
death.
The newspapers censure the street
demonstrate ton made last evening
against the cabinet and in favor of
General Weyler. A crowd of people
gathered before General Wevler's
residence, cheering for the former
captain general Of Cuba and another
crowd assembled before the house Of
Premier Sagasta and hoOted him. The
project ordered the crowd to be dis
persed. Several arrests were made.
General Correa. the minister of
war, and Admiral Bermeio. the min
lister Of marine, made a report to the
queen regent today. The latter, 10
appears. who had already heard Of
the Manila reverse, was af1ame with
patriotic enthusiasm" and declared
that while the loss OF so many ships
was misfortune, there was sat
isfaction in the reflection that the
SPaniards had covered themselves
with honor"
The queen regent Is said to have
added: "My spirit can never bS
dauntad en- 1onO a. ran rail-, IN ~