The herald., 1898-04-15
LOOKS LIKE WAR
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as we'll as the feeling of hostility to the
United States The papers also contain
numerous articles, speculating upon the
effect of war upon securities, the markets
and ether interests. The Times says edi-
torialiy: "Spaine note TO the powers can
have no effect except to perhaps delay
the issue. The powers viii certainly not
intervene, while IL they did, neither the
United States nor Spain would listen. II
Is doubtful whether even II President Nc
Kiuley regained his authority over the
situation, he could stem the tide OF
popular sentiment in America for war"
There Is great interest here in govern
men,t and commercial circles over the pos
sib!lity of privateering in the event of war
between the United States and SpaA.
Special application for letters of marque
have been made at the Spanish embass sy,
and at the office of the Spanish naval
commission, but there were no applications
at the Uuited States embassy. 1t Is gen.
orally recognized that Spain intends to
make privateeiring conspicuous element
of the campaign. 1t is thought, however,
that she will confine her energies in this
direction to preying upon American coast
wise commerce. 1t is not believed she Will
risk Offending the European powers by
stopping their American bound vessels ur
by searching transatlantic ships for
American goods, for If European ships are
moleeted, the powers probably will adopt
radical preventive measures.
The prevalent opinion that the United
States will not embark in privateering pro-
duces an excellent impression.
iS SnOUpqtpd
that the Spanish naval scheme will not be
to pit fleet against the American war
ships, but to scatter Spain's warships
about the coasts and indulge in guerrilla
warfare, swoopng down upon coast towns
and retreating before they are overtaken.
1t is deemed certain that this Will be
spain's policy lf she abandons the hope
of retaining Cuba, and merely pursues
war Of revenge.
Many merchant vessels are being offered
at the United States embassies on that con-
tinent, but no negotiations are proceed
ing, and it is said at the embassy here that
the United States government has no need
for any more ships.
Positive Proof
HAVANA. April H.-Midnight.-The lat
est news from Spain and the United states
has produced profound sensation. Opin-
ion here is more pessimistic than ever be-
fore on the prospect of conflict.
Exchange values are going down.
The volunteers are increasing, the enlist
ment proceeding with enthusiasm. The
ports and cities are continuing the work of
fortification. Ell Commercio says that the
danger of war certainly exists, but it does
ahoh thnnQ11Sa
Spaatsh government and the people are
prepared for It,"
The naper continues: 1.-THE firm, pru-
dent and energetic conduct of Spanish dip
lomacy against the insidlous Yankees dip
lomacy has thus far averted conflict, and
foreign powers will intervene in case spain
lacks the force to execute justice"
Extras con tanned General Lees declara-
tson at Washington, that the Spania iards ex-
ploded the Maine. The news THAI he had
made this statement produced great In
diguation the public commenting upon 1t
in the streets, stores and cafes. and con-
demniug It in various ways. There wss
considerable agitation but no disorder.
The government is taking precautions
against disturbance by reinforcing the
police patrol.
Havana Excited
CHICAGO, April 15.-The Times-Herald
says:
Charles A. Crandall alias Emanuel Esca-
daro, who, acting under the personal or
ders of Captain General Weyler planted
the mine and torpedoes in the harbor of
Havana, has been run to earth in Chicago.
Last night he was in the custody of three
United States secret service agents who
are taking him to Washington, where he
is expected to give information to prove
beyond any possible doubt that the Maine
was blown UP by mine and her 266 Off
GERS and crew murdered deslgnedly by
agents Of the Spanish officials. He was
run down by a Cuban spy.
The Flying Squadron
NEWPORT NEWS, April 1-Captaiu
Furneaux Of the British steamer Sheuan-
Goah, which arrived in port this morning
from Liverpool, reports that he passed the
flying squadron some distance beyond the
cape, maneuvring and going through the
various squadron evolutAons.
Insulted the Flag
BARCELONA, April A.-.11 20 pm
This evening as the crowd were coming
from the bull fight, organized in favor OF
the public subscriptions for the navy, they
took flags through the streets to the
American legation, where they remained
several hours crying "Viva Espana."
German Comment
BERLIN, April 14.--The action of con-