The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-15

General Weyier, the Butcher of Cuba
Arrives ut Madrid and Expresses the
Belief That War Is Inevitable-He
Has Volunteered his Services.
Madrid. April 15.-At the cabinet
council which was held yesterday af-
ternoon under the presidency Of the
queen regent it was decided to hasten
Tie reopening of the Spanish parlia-
ment. The date for the assembling O.
the cortes was April rs but parliament
Will now be summoned to meet on
Wednesday next, April 20.
AT the cabinet meeting the premier,
senior Sagasta, made a statement on
the subject Of the recent developments
OF the Cuban situation as affected by
events In Washington. He declared the
situation was very serious. and while
pointing out that "the debates in con-
gress have no legal value" he said he
deemed 1t advisable to expedite the re-
opening Of the cortes, lin order to al
low the national opinion and its repre-
sentatives to declare the will of the
people. and to enable the government
to act in accord with the nation"
After the cabinet council the min
listers reassembled at the ministry for
foreign affairs and there discussed the
question of sending note to the great
powers, communicating the decisions
arrived at during the days cabinet
meeting and explaining the situation
from the Spanish standpoint.
A cabinet minister who was inter-
viewed on emerging from the council
said: The true climax Is approaching.
But Spain is calm. She has done every
thing to avert war, and is now cent?
dent In her right and In the Justice of
her cause. She is ready to defend her
soil and her honor. When the Ameri-
can government communicates its de-
cision Spain will stand ready to meet
all eventualities."
In an interview last night Senior Sa-
gasta declared that the government
was absolutely resolved not to provoke
hostilities in America. He added: Il
should be extremely sorry were the
country to lose Its present self posses
sion because of the incessant menaces
addressed to us by the United States.
We are striving with all our might to
repress the national excitement"
Another cabinet minister told the
that the government
continues to maintain the same firm
attitude of defense. not defiance"
General Weyler. the former captain
of Cuba, arrived in Madrid yes
terday, apparently being called here by
the government. He was met at the
station by General Pratt, in full
uniform, and many friends, military
men and civilians. The governor of |
Madrid prohibited the demonstrations |
which 1t was proposed to make, and |
adopted precautionary measures. From |
The railroad station the former captain |
was driven rapidly to his home |
n a carriage. When questioned on the |
subject General Weyler said: IT have
indeed offered my services to the queen.
consider war with America inevitable,
,r Cuba is lost to Spain''
The queen regent heads the national /
,avy fund with donation of a million
oesetas and the Infanta Isabel con-
$4,000 pesetas.
1t is officially announced that tho
upreme council of state has authorized
senior Gullon. the foreign minister, to
rider the Spanish minister at Wash
ngton, Senior Polo de Bernabe, to re-
urn to Spain directly President Nc
iinley accepts ANY resolution of con-
,ress which attacks Spain's sovereign
n Cuba.
The Liberal says: War is Inevitable,
he last peaceful Illusion disappearing
'efore the decision announced BY the
enate committee attributing to Spain
he Maine explosion, recognizing Cuban
and announcing that
rmed Intervention will shortly take
lace"
Thereupon The Liberal warns Spain
the danger of delay and further
ontidence in America. lest Spain lose
y coup de main. without a fight and
onor, what she can well defend Dip
'matic circles admit that American
ad faith puts Spain in favorable po-
ton In the eyes Of Europe, but 1t Is
oubtful if the powers will intervene,
wing to England's ambiguous atti-
ide"
Ell Heraldo says: "War Is now in
'itable. All the concessions of Senior
agasta have gained nothing from
merica or from the powers who in
rfered. 1t Is a critical moment. Spain
i'll enter the conflict without allies,
It she may find terrible assistance
the yellow fever. America is not
RELY to find the insurgents disposed
aid her, knowing now her annexa-
IN policy"