New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-20
ALL FOR WAR IN SPAIN.
SAGASTA,S BELLICOSE SPEECH
TELLS HIS SUPPORTERS IN THE CORTES
THAT THE LIMIT HAS BEEN
REACHED.
,>,rNApy MEETINGS OF THE POIITrCAL

REACHED.
PRELIMINARY MEETINGS OF THE Po1AT1cAh
cPor,ps OF THE SPANISH PARIIAMENT-CON-
sERvArrvEs AND REPUBLICANS ALIKE
SUPPORT THE MINISTRY - THE
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
Madrid April 19-The Hobbies Of Parliament
are crowded this evening with members. new
Deputies and politicians all discussing the
situation. The one predominating word is war;
THE PREMIERs SPEECH.
The parties constituting the Cortes held their
preliminary meetings. The supporters Of the
Government in both houses Of Parliament met
IN the Senate chamber at 5 o'clock. Sehor Sa-
sasta. the Premier addressed them as follows:
The times are grave and the circumstances
are SO exceptional that acts and not words are
necessary to face the present difficulty. At
temp;s are being made 10 sully the glorious his
tory Of Spain by an Infamous calumny. The
dinerent Spanish Governments have done their
utmost 10 avert the war TO which we are being
provoked
We have now reached the limits Of conces
sion compatible with honor and territorial in
tegrity We consented TO the last concession
at the instance OF the Pope and the powers
We yielded in fact. But new attempts are
made upon honor and menaces directed
against our territory. That is a thing TO which
Spaniards will never consent (Applause)
This is not the moment to trace Parlia-
mentary programme. but the moment TO unite
ourselves as our fathers have Aone in the faco
Of an odious attempt against the integrity OF
our territory. The insult offered us to-day is
the most infamous that has ever been offered
prolonged applause.)
Continuing. senor sagasta counselled tho
rapid constitution Of the Chambers. in order to
accord to the Government the means to defend
the country's interests. Spain" he added. will
not allow a parcel Of her territory to be taken
from her with mpunity; nor will she be a party
to any traflcking for her possessions" Pro-
longed and enthusiastic cheers greeted the
speech.
Seldom has there been witnessed a more I'm
pressive and significant scene. The large hall
Of the Senate densely crowded with Liberal
Senators and Deputies. who listened with
breathless attention to the short speech OF
Senor Sagasta only interrupting him with
unanimous and loud applause when he indig-
nantly alluded to the "unjustihed ard Infamous
aspers,ons cast upon Spain" with regard TO the
Maine disaster.
Even more enthusiastic applause greeted his
closing words. when ne sternly and proudly de-
clared that the Government hoped to receive
the support Of all Spanlards "in defence Of their
territory and ancient rights against more odious
and unfair aggressions than any their ancestors
had repelled with the same energy and cour-
age"
II the idea still existed in the mind OF any
one here that war could be avoided. Senior sa-
gasta's firm speech is regarded as finally set
Ting all doubts.
OPPOSITION SUPPORT PROMISED.
sefor sllvea. leader Of the Dssident Con
servatives. when addressing his party, declared
II "!nopportune to formulate a political pro-
gramme" He evoked the memory Of Canovas
del Castillo and declared that he and his party
would aid the Government by voting as much
as should be necessary for the national defence.
without any opposition although making note
of the responsibility incurred in order 70 IN
vestigate 1t. II need be- at a more opportune
time He declared also that the Dissident Con-
servatives would respect whatever financial ar
ranRements the Government might enter into,
no matter what these might cost as II was the
"only means Of securing later on peace with
honor"
The Ministers met to-day to modify the speech
from the Throne in conformity with the situa-
tion
The terms OF the speech which the Queen Re-
gent will deliver at the opening Of the Cortes
tomorrow are jealously guarded but II is sald
that II will prove fiery, convincing and satisfac-
tory 70 the national sentiments.
II is asserted hers that perfect unanmity pre-
walls in Spain to face war rather than yield 10
the demands OF the United States.
The general belief here is that the Joint reso-
lution Of Congress makes war between spain
and the United States inevitable.
Premier Sagasta had lons conference with
the Queen Regent this morning
AN APPEAL TO CASTELAR,.
The Republican party has sent message 70
Scnor Emilio CASTELAR,, appealing 10 his patriot
Ism TO take part in the Parliamentary campaign
The communication points out that during the
present situation ii is the duty or RepubNcahs
70 maintain an expectant attitude toward 'h@
monarchy but at the same time 10 stand reaoy
10 make the sacrifices demanded by patriotisin
IN the face Of powerful enemy. ioI tHe uelci'Ue
Of Spanish sovereignty over Cuba, the preseINa-
ton Of which IS demanded by the history Sc
curity and rights Of Spain.
II was rumDrcd in town this evening Una.
General Woodford would leave tomorrow, but
he has authorized formal denial Of the report
Madrid is quiet and prepared TO meet develop
ments.
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
SUBSTANCE OF THE QUEEN REGENTS ADDRESS
on OPENING THE cORTEs.
London. April 2O-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Standard" tclegraphing Tuesday says:
i understand the sreech from the Throne VIII
tho he raio